Jerry Garcia Honored on Sirius

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SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO TO COMMEMORATE JERRY GARCIA'S LIFE AND LEGACY
"Jerry Week" beginning with the anniversary of his birth on August 1

Jerry Garcia by Jay Blakesberg
WHAT: SIRIUS' Grateful Dead channel to celebrate Jerry Garcia with nine days of special programming devoted to the life of the legendary Grateful Dead frontman. Beginning August 1, Garcia's birthday, and ending August 9, the anniversary of his death, the Grateful Dead channel will commemorate the life and legacy of Jerry Garcia with music, interviews, talk shows and concerts.

"Jerry Week" will feature music from Garcia's various bands and side projects including the Jerry Garcia Band, Legion of Mary and Old & In The Way. Garcia's solo work and collaborations with Merl Saunders, Howard Wales, David Grisman and others will also be highlighted. The nine day special will also showcase concerts and "Jerry Memories" — anecdotes and stories from prominent artists in the Grateful Dead family and SIRIUS listeners.

Additionally, Garcia's once wife and longtime companion, Carolyn "Mountain Girl" Garcia, will share stories and memories of the legendary music icon.

WHERE: The Grateful Dead channel 32

WHEN: Friday, August 1 at 6:00 a.m. ET through Saturday, August 9 at midnight ET.

MORE: The Grateful Dead Channel which launched exclusively on SIRIUS Satellite Radio last year, features music spanning the band's career with unreleased concert recordings and original shows hosted by band members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann. The channel also features rare archival interviews with Jerry Garcia and contributions from Grateful Dead expert David Gans and Dead archivist David Lemieux.

http://www.sirius.com/gratefuldead

[Published on: 7/31/08]


 

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O1Roggae Thu 7/31/2008 02:12PM
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O1Roggae

LONG LIVE JERRY. A LEGEND WHO WILL NEVER FADE AWAY!!!

acomma Thu 7/31/2008 02:22PM
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acomma

Just another reason to get Sirius... So much better than XM

Lord-K. starstarstarstarstar Thu 7/31/2008 02:43PM
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Lord-K.

Could someone please record this and then put it on etree or something so all of us poor people can share in the goodness?

jammasterjustin Thu 7/31/2008 02:48PM
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REST IN PEACE JERRY! YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gratefuled starstarstarstarstar Thu 7/31/2008 02:51PM
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gratefuled

There can be only one. Miss ya Jerry!

NatiMatty starstarstarstarstar Thu 7/31/2008 02:55PM
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Sirius is the shiet! I listen to 32 daily! Thank you Jerry!!

sunnbear starstarstarstarstar Thu 7/31/2008 03:01PM
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sunnbear

Happy Birthday Jerry! I miss you, man!

AintNoFreedom starstarstarstarstar Thu 7/31/2008 03:17PM
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AintNoFreedom

Awesome. BTW, acomma... XM and Sirius just merged, so soon they will probably be offering each others channels.

Broesau Thu 7/31/2008 03:19PM
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Yes, sirius and the grateful dead channel kick some ass, and at a subscription price of about $0.50 a day it is affordable for pretty much anyone that holds a paying job. Well worth it.

Grateful Red Thu 7/31/2008 03:35PM
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Grateful Red

I love my Sirius and I love channel 32! I am always listening to 32, or to 17/Jamon. The real problem with Jamon is that Warren Haynes wife is a DJ on there and they play his shit all day long. Here's Gov't Mule. Now here's Warren doing Soulshine. Here's a recent Allman live recording. Here's Dave Mathews, featuring Warren on guitar. I mean get the f outta here with the overplay of Warren! I'd rather hear Derek Trucks, Trey, Jerry, Kimock, and a host of other guitarists more than him and he gets played like he's the best guitarist on the scene!

lugie Thu 7/31/2008 05:06PM
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Free three day trial online.

http://www.sirius.com/siriusinternetradio

lugie Thu 7/31/2008 05:07PM
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Not trying to spam, just thought others might enjoy a little jerry with me.

ColoradoMatt Thu 7/31/2008 05:25PM
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ScIFreak starstarstarstarstar Thu 7/31/2008 07:16PM
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ScIFreak

Rest In Peace Jerry! I know you're smiling right now, and getting ready to watch Gathering of the Vibes! SIRIUS IS THE SHIT! 17 and 32 ALl the way!!

bottlecap Thu 7/31/2008 07:43PM
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bottlecap

just curious......does anyone else here have dish network? You get sirius radio for free.

axilla21 Fri 8/1/2008 02:48AM
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Yes, SIRIUS is included with Dish Network. Only the music though. You do not get the News, sports or the entertainment channels which sucks. But having the GD channel is just wonderful.

PrinceofDANKNESS Fri 8/1/2008 03:34AM
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What the hell jambase - you guys only have 1 picture of jerry - jesus h christ!

‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^› {¬¿¬} starstarstarstarstar Fri 8/1/2008 04:22AM
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hope for all of your sakes. they play some of the 1980's shows with ozzie allers on KEYS, and the robert hunter sit in's from keane college 1980. special stuff!!!!!

‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^› {¬¿¬} starstarstarstarstar Fri 8/1/2008 06:48AM
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I heard the news today

oh boy

It could always be

the last time

But there would always be one more

to lay me down

To hear sweet lies

as if they were the truth

More lucy in the skies

as if it were

the first time

Once I called myself

a poet

But I didn't hear the muse that day

or any other

Like I heard Jerry

and guitar

A simple twist of fate

sent shivers through me

Only to be shattered by a tap

upon my shoulder

By the waitress

Who brings me back

to reality now...

Everything is now

and then

is tomorrow

any different?

Tricks of the wordsmith

cannot return him

Any more than hell

could burn him

Were that some cruel joke

to send my man below

No, there's only one -

and having picked

and sung

the figure does move on

Ah, but the image lingers

like the utter joy

of loved ones

each and all

Sweet William

oh, he's buried

in the loozyana

country

oh, he's in the ground

it's just the pleasure

and the peace,

the truly precious treasure

that stays around

look around

until you find it

you'll know it when you do

Use the heart he gave you

and you'll see with it

Doubt truth to be a liar

but never doubt that

love and light inspire

only set a funeral pyre

for lost Ophelia

who slept at the chance

to dream

who was Jerome

he was a rider

that angels could carry

only so far

they brought him to us

for a short time

or a long time -

depending

all in all

on how one measures

eternity

JoeyTheFoot starstarstarstarstar Fri 8/1/2008 07:31AM
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JoeyTheFoot

Been listening all day ever since I woke up this morning for work. Investing in Sirius was definitely worth it. Especially when it's Jerry's B-Day. RIP Brother. You are truly missed..

Dionysis8869 Fri 8/1/2008 07:58AM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY!!! WE MISS YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!

mbarrett730 starstarstarstarstar Fri 8/1/2008 08:09AM
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mbarrett730

Happy Birthday and Death Day Jerry. Life just isn't the same without you. This makes me want to invest in Sirius.

timmytucker34 Fri 8/1/2008 08:14AM
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Hey Lord-K,

Here's a link to listen to some free streaming dead & company. Been listening to 75.04.20 Legion of Mary all morning.

http://www.gdradio.net/

GratefulHokie Fri 8/1/2008 09:08AM
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GratefulHokie

RIP Jerry...thanks for the long strange trip.

Chaloupka starstarstarstarstar Fri 8/1/2008 09:34AM
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Chaloupka

RIP

willydog Fri 8/1/2008 09:37AM
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willydog

Happy Birthday my old friend...words can not express. (sob) I was talking to my friend the other day, and he mentioned Schwagstock, and I said "they are a Grateful Dead cover band, right?" He replied. "Aren't they all." Yes they are. May the four winds blow you safely home. Peace.

MyFavBandIsTheBestYoursSucks Fri 8/1/2008 09:44AM
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MyFavBandIsTheBestYoursSucks

I miss Jerry.

jammasterjustin Fri 8/1/2008 10:19AM
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Happy birthday jerry! we miss you

vultured Fri 8/1/2008 10:33AM
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Sirius = XM. XM = Sirius. They're now one in the same, sirius bought xm. It's now Sirius XM Radio. Happened this week.

Lord-K. starstarstarstarstar Fri 8/1/2008 10:39AM
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Lord-K.

Thanks to lugie and ace34mca for the great links. I have my free sirius trial set up and am listening to Jerry as I type. Making work go by so much faster and the weekend looking that much better :) Happy Birthday Jerry keep on smiling!

ashley Fri 8/1/2008 10:50AM
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ashley

happy jerry day

<3

rainydaywomen420 starstarstarstarstar Fri 8/1/2008 11:46AM
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rainydaywomen420

RAMBLE ON ROSE. Truly one of the most wonderful spirits to ever grace the earth. What the music has done for me simply cannot be measured. I will continue to celebrate JErry for the rest of my days. much much love

shroom013 Fri 8/1/2008 02:16PM
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FOR GRATEFUL RED ONLY: Warren=great playing,great lyricist, great singing, 100% soul,

Jerry = great singing, sometimes decent playng, no lyrics without the great robert hunter

deadhead starstarstarstarstar Fri 8/1/2008 02:36PM
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deadhead

i love how they are paying tribute to Jerry is was a great wounderful person

acomma Fri 8/1/2008 03:02PM
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acomma

I guess you can apply the "what if" theory to everything, but think about this: what if Jerry had sobered up in the '70's? It sucks he died in the midst of an attempt to better himself. Jerry, the music you made has changed my life for the better. I thank you. Rest in peace.

Flat5 Fri 8/1/2008 03:02PM
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Flat5

Jerry is the King! (not Lawler, Garcia)

mcbacuma Sat 8/2/2008 04:17PM
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mcbacuma

So let me get this straight.... They will be playing Jerry Garcia on the Grateful Dead channel?

Brilliant!

RambleOnShelbyRose starstarstar Sun 8/3/2008 06:37AM
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RambleOnShelbyRose

along with the bashing of warren, that guy gets way too much airtime, i went to mountain jam that he hosted and didnt catch more than 20 combined minutes of it all weekend because i just dont really like what he brings to a band, its like he slows a band down, im prolly speaking out of my ass just bc i dont like his music so i apologize. Jerry is the bomb but my ass dont have sat radio, im sure jerry wouldnt appreciate the masses being unable to catch this

Daddyphatsacks Sun 8/3/2008 03:48PM
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Daddyphatsacks

Are Sirius and XM still gonna merge?

gregboyer starstarstar Mon 8/4/2008 10:04AM
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Shrrom013:I love Warren but NOBODY can top Jerry at his finest on guitar. Maybe you just don't have the best shows or listen enough. Check out some primo JGB shows, like the Pure Jerry releases, and ignore the fact they're other people's songs-nobody adds that much soul to their guitar bits.

DiscoLotusEaters-if you don't like Warren don't go to Mountain Jam, you're just creating traffic.