In this episode, we honor Donna Jean Godchaux’s life and legacy, tracing her path from Muscle Shoals precision to the fearless edge of the Grateful Dead and the soulful warmth of the Jerry Garcia Band. Along the way, we revisit key tours, essential recordings, and the moments that define her lasting impact. • Muscle Shoals training and session craft • Joining the Dead and embracing risk • Why JGB showcased her voice best • Post-Dead chapters and continued collaborations • Legacy and remembra...
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In this episode, we honor Donna Jean Godchaux’s life and legacy, tracing her path from Muscle Shoals precision to the fearless edge of the Grateful Dead and the soulful warmth of the Jerry Garcia Band. Along the way, we revisit key tours, essential recordings, and the moments that define her lasting impact. • Muscle Shoals training and session craft • Joining the Dead and embracing risk • Why JGB showcased her voice best • Post-Dead chapters and continued collaborations • Legacy and remembra...
What happens when two old friends return to Ithaca, New York, to sneak into Barton Hall — the site of the Grateful Dead’s legendary May 8, 1977 show? In this episode, I sit down with my college friend Seth in the bleachers of Barton Hall and reflect on the music that drew us back. We talk about the Dead’s history at Cornell, the lore of 5/8/77, and how Seth’s journey later intersected with the band when his company designed posters and t-shirts for a fundraiser featuring Bob Weir and Mi...
So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast
In this episode, we honor Donna Jean Godchaux’s life and legacy, tracing her path from Muscle Shoals precision to the fearless edge of the Grateful Dead and the soulful warmth of the Jerry Garcia Band. Along the way, we revisit key tours, essential recordings, and the moments that define her lasting impact. • Muscle Shoals training and session craft • Joining the Dead and embracing risk • Why JGB showcased her voice best • Post-Dead chapters and continued collaborations • Legacy and remembra...
