Behind the Lens: Jay Blakesberg’s Las Vegas Grateful Dead Exhibit

Larry Michigan is joined by Jay Blakesberg, a well-known photographer and frequent guest. They discuss various topics related to the Grateful Dead, including a specific 1973 performance and Phil Lesh's "Box of Rain." Jay shares details about his involvement in the Dead Forever Experience, a fan exhibit in Las Vegas, which includes a curated photography exhibit called "An American Beauty, Grateful Dead Photography, 1965-1995," and other memorabilia. Jay also mentions his exhibit "Retro Blakesberg" at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, showcasing his photography work from 1978 to 2008, which will move to the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Additionally, he talks about collaborating with his daughter Ricky on various photography projects and exhibitions through their business, Retro Photo Archive. The conversation includes anecdotes about Jay's experiences, including rare portraits he took of Owsley Stanley and his approach to shooting photos at concerts, particularly at the new Sphere in Las Vegas.

https://www.blakesberg.com/

https://deadforeverexperience.com/

https://www.retrophotoarchive.com/

https://morrisonhotelgallery.com/collections/jay-blakesberg?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxqayBhDFARIsAANWRnSGIIenoSTtEegq11sDK9fCQIWJ03-pZTsTPvOZN8zDZT8CKEnPep4aAk_uEALw_wcB

Grateful Dead

May 20, 1973

Harder Stadium

UC - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA

Grateful Dead Live at Campus Stadium - University Of California on 1973-05-20 : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive

INTRO:                                 Box of Rain

                                                Track #3

                                                3:44 – 4:59

SHOW No. 1:                    The Race Is On

                                                Track # 7

                                                :46 – 2:19

SHOW No. 2:                    They Love Each Other

                                                Track #11

                                                3:30 – 5:03

SHOW No. 3:                    Mexicali Blues

                                                Track #15

                                                1:24 – 2:30

SHOW No. 4:                    Nobody’s Fault But Mine jam

                                                Track #26

                                                0:00 – 1:17

OUTRO:                               Sugar Magnolia

                                                Track #31

                                                5:37 – 7:03

.Produced by PodConx  

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Larry Mishkin - https://podconx.com/guests/larry-mishkin

Rob Hunt - https://podconx.com/guests/rob-hunt

Jay Blakesberg - https://podconx.com/guests/jay-blakesberg

Sound Designed by Jamie Humiston - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-humiston-91718b1b3/

Recorded on Squadcast