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| Extra! Extra! Read all about it!! This is traditionally the page that bands never get around to updating. So if things below look a little stale, please forgive us. We'll be adding the occasional Jelly headline, sage advice from our own Dear Abby ("Agony Alden") and a bi-monthly recipe column featuring RT's own experiments in the Hidden Valley Research Kitchen. Don't say we didn't warn you. | |
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Come join us for the 5th Annual Excelsior District Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration - Jerry Day 2007! Presented by the Excelsior Cultural Group and San Francisco Parks Trust, this event will honor the life, art, and music of Jerry Garcia and raise awareness for his childhood neighborhood, the Excelsior District. This Free annual event is held at the wonderful Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, which is just a few blocks from his childhood home. Featured at this year's event will be Melvin Seals and the JGB Band. Melvin, who played with Jerry for 15 years in the Jerry Garcia Band, also grew up near the Amphitheater. When he's not traveling, he usually plays at some of the local neighborhood churches. Also featured on the bill is Workingman's Ed and, of course, Jelly. The event starts at 12 noon and ends at 6pm. Come one, come all! Click here for more information.
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It's truly amazing how quickly 7 months can go by. Back in September 2006, Jelly was honored to play to a packed house at the Larkspur Cafe Theater, Marin's premier listening room, situated in the not-so-sleepy town of Larkspur, CA. The place was as packed as a poultry farm and by all accounts he joint had never jumped so high. Of course, no evening with Jelly is complete without a few surprise guests and that nigtht was no exception. The cell phone cameras came out in droves when Mr. Bobby Weir approached the stage, axe in hand and took us all to school with some stellar renditions of China Cat Sunflower and Rider. The crowd couldn't believe it - and neither could we. Along with Tracy Blackman, Fiver Brown and Cole Tate, we put on one of the tastiest treats we've ever had the priveledge to be a part of. Our keyboard player James (aka Wonky Digits) was even seen physically drooling as he went to work on the fantastic grand piano that furnishes the stage. Anyway, WE'VE BEEN ASKED BACK and can't wait to put on another fine show for all y'all on Friday April 27. Show starts at 8pm sharp, but be sure to get there when doors open at 6:30pm - you'll want front row seats for what's going to be a fun-filled boogiefest of the highest order. Peace, and hope to see you there! Jelly xx To buy tickets in advance:
Advance tickets by Phone:
LCT at (415) 924-6107
About the Larkspur Cafe Theater...  The Larkspur Cafe Theatre nestled in downtown historic Larkspur, seats 100 guests at cafe tables and is augmented by an additional 50 seats in its adjoining Cafe/ Bar. This charming, intimate venue includes a full theatrical stage with lighting, professional sound system and grand piano in an exceptional acoustically sound Redwood paneled room. Our cozy bar offers Beer, Wine and Soju Cocktails. The commercial kitchen produces wonderful pre-show dinners thanks to our wonderful in-house chef. All our seating is on a first come, first served basis with the best seats held for dinner guests. Come early and enjoy a fantastic meal at a great table, the best of the Bay Area’s Musicians, Hot Dance parties, professional theater productions, independently produced musical revues and recitals, as well as corporate parties and private events are ongoing at the theater.
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Jelly is proud and privileged to be playing at the Jerry Day 2007 benefit concert at the Sweetwater Saloon this coming Saturday night. As long-time friends and fans of the Grateful Dead organization, we're honored and excited to be putting on what promises to be our biggest Jerry tribute yet. Jelly will be joined by our good friend Pat Nevins and his band Ragged Glory. They'll be performing some Jerry classics as well as a good deal of Neil Young and Gram Parsons for good measure. Pat's a native of Abington, PA, went to school in Ohio and moved to the Bay Area in 1994, where he's established a firm musical presence playing with dozens of talented local musicians. We're thrilled to be on the same bill as Pat and his band. To buy tickets in advance:
Advance tickets by Phone:
Sweetwater at 415-388-2820 (10-4, M-F).
Ticketweb at 1-866-468-3399
About Jerry's Birthday Celebration... The official Jerry Day celebration kicks off on August 5th 2007 with the 5th Annual Excelsior District Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebtration at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, located at 40 John F. Shelley Drive. Jerry Garcia, as most people know, was one of the biggest musical icons of our time, the leader of the Grateful Dead, and a native son of the Excelsior who grew up at 87 Harrington Street. This community celebration of Jerry Garcia originated in 2002 and has since gained a wide range of support across the Excelsior District and Southeast Community of San Francisco. Due to its success we are seeing a tremendous amount of increase in the use and awareness of the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, as well as a great deal of positive press! Once again, we look forward to filling the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater with a great community event celebrating the Excelsior District's Native son - Jerry Garcia on August 5th! Stay tuned for details on some cool fundraising events in the near future. For more information (or to get involved) please feel free to contact the Jerry Day Committee at jerrydaysf@hotmail.com.
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Obviously all of us will cherish that night and we would look forward to helping Bobby with his career any time he wants. Bob: we’re here to help! We especially want to thank Ethan Winterling for taking one for the team and allowing a magical event to occur. And remember...“It gotz to be jelly cause jam don’t shake like dat!” |
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