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Sep 4, 2014 · The musical setting by Garcia and Lesh is, once again, perfect for the material. It borders on some out-of-control bluegrass breakdown combined with a 1930’s or 1940’s novelty tune. I found the following description of one particular “Cumberland Blues,” performed at Universal Amphitheater, June 30, 1973, on the Grateful Dead Listening ...
Jan 5, 2024 · “Cumberland Blues” is more than just a song; it’s a testament to the enduring legacy of The Grateful Dead and their ability to create music that resonates on a deep level. It’s a reminder of the power of friendship, the joy of shared experiences, and the escapism that music can provide.
- Janet Matthews
Workingman’s Dead grew out of a pivotal moment in the Grateful Dead’s working history. And just as “Cumberland Blues” resolved into a grand bluegrass finale, our “Cumberland Blues” episode now resolves into a grand story with a voice as weird as the hills, Mr. Sam Cutler.
Episode Duration: 00:52:39. We flip sides on the Grateful Dead’s Workingman’s Dead and explore why “Cumberland Blues” is a much stranger song than it might seem, chart the transformation into the so-called Bakersfield Dead, and--in an extended interview--hear how new tour manager Sam Cutler helped the band turn themselves into a real ...
Nov 16, 2017 · “We’re treading in between a musical and Dead music,” says co-producer Gigi Pritzker. “So we’re not going to go into ‘Space.’ No drum solo!
Gigi Pritzker (born July 27, 1962) is an American billionaire and film producer. She is a member of the Pritzker family . Pritzker is co-founder of the film production and financing company Odd Lot Entertainment, producing several films including Rabbit Hole, Drive, and Hell or High Water.
