This is the only book that combines all of Jerry's side band dates and the Grateful Dead's dates together by venue.
Alphabetically by state, there are over 1300 venues that include rehearsal, recording, performance, where he bought guitars and taught his students, his living spaces, planned/canceled show venues, film and art studios, scuba excursions and concerts that Jerry attended.
The history of each venue is here including architects, builders, owners, opening night performances and other notable appearances, murals, statues, stage prosceniums, backstage areas, pipe organs, secret rooms, hidden tunnels, restorations and demolitions.
Jerry's history at each venue includes the bands he played with, set lists, opening acts and other information giving the reader an idea of what went down at every date on every tour. In many cases via dated photos, I've identified what guitar Jerry was playing, and other anecdotal stuff that we love to read.
I've added eye witness reports to as many specific dates as possible. These are numerous, hysterical and heartwarming.
There are thousands of footnotes for verifying all the information.
I‘ve collected over 1120 hi res venue photos approved by more than 900 photographers. I've utilized college and public library special collections, historical societies, museums, Flickr and several well-known Grateful Dead related photographers.
Envision a high quality two volume set, similar to an old bible. With it's 9x11 gold embossed hardcover with 2200 gold gilded pages, this is a book that resembles the records kept for medieval pilgrimages to holy sites. People will want to know centuries from now where it all took place...so there ya go!
This is a Limited Edition of just 300 copies printed, this will surely become a collector's most prized possession on your bookshelf. This is THE complete collection of Jerry's musical legacy.
The self published Author will sign and number your copy.
Here's an example of the size of each Volume (9x12 x3).
The two volumes combined weigh 22 lbs.
This is a sweet review by a thrilled Garcia fan:
Harry,
Just received the Encyclopedias. Oh my LORD!
These are easily the most amazing Grateful Dead Archives I have ever seen, or laid my hands upon.
Unbelievable!!!
I am ecstatic that I didn’t wait any longer, and made the purchase when I did.
If I had missed out on these, I would have never forgiven myself.
The amount of information here…is astounding.
Thank you so very much for all the time and effort you put into this wonderful gift.
I will treasure these for rest of my days and pass them along when I’m gone.
There is literally a lifetimes worth of information here.
Please use this email to get the word out to all those still on the fence.
YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!
Check out the book introduction, sample pages and photos, my bio and buy the book at jerrygarciamusicvenues.com
