Tales from the Green Room: Backstage with Steely Dead at Guild Theatre & Dead Set on the Bay
Description
In this episode of Tales from the Green Room, hosted by Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson of Mount Tam Media, listeners get an exclusive look into conversations with members of Steely Dead backstage at the renowned Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, CA. The episode features lively discussions with band members Dave A'Bear, Matt A'Bear, Chris Sheldon, and Dylan Teifer as they share insights about their music, the etiology of Steely Dead, touring, the energy of the green room, banjo side projects, and Dave's anticipation of playing Jerry Garcia's legendary guitar, the Alligator. Plus, hear some very interesting connections between band members and Major League Baseball! Additionally, the episode includes a bonus interview with Dave A'Bear and Zach Jones (Lovin' Dead) recorded immediately following the unique "Dead Set on the Bay" cruise on the San Francisco Bay, where they discuss their musical backgrounds, The Grateful Dead's enduring influence, and their experiences within different music scenes. Thanks to Mr. Hat Presents for welcoming us on board and making this great interview possible.
Enjoy this episode and hearing about how Steely Dead pulls off mashing up the music of Steely Dan and The Grateful Dead, with a result appealing to fans of both bands.
Links
Steely Dead
Lovin’ Dead
“Here Come The Yankees”
Foggy Mountain Spaceship
Mr. Hat Presents
United States
