PRE-ORDER The Encyclopedia of Jerry Garcia Music Venues

I am so excited to announce that the long time coming two volume set of books, The Encyclopedia of Jerry Garcia Music Venues, has been sent to the printer in China! 

Sixteen years ago I began this blog and began researching The Encyclopedia Of Jerry Garcia Music Venues. 

It's 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, living spaces, planned/canceled show venues and other performer's performances that Jerry attended. There's several scuba diving venues too!

 

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 photographers. 

There’s also a section on Jerry’s Art Work.

Envision a high quality two volume set, similar to an old bible. With it's 9x11 hardcover's gold embossed art and 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! With just 300 copies being printed this will surely become a collector's most prized possession on his/her bookshelf. This is THE complete collection of Jerry's legacy. 

As of today, there's just 184 copies available. 

The two volume set- $320.00 plus $15.00 shipping.

Right now, you can pre-order your copy by contacting me at slipnut01@gmail.com.

The nearly completed website, jerrygarciamusicvenues.com, is where Jerry fans will be able to check out actual pages of the book's content, an author's bio, and a site to order your copy. 

Late Pledges Available!

 I'm offering what Kickstarter calls "Late Pledges." I must have done this when I configured the campaign back in November.

You know what to do!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/garciamusicvenues/the-encyclopedia-of-jerry-garcia-music-venues-0?ref=user_menu

Kickstarter for The Encyclopedia of Jerry Garcia Music Venues is Successful!

This would make a wonderful holiday gift for someone (or yourself!) who still has that itch to learn more about Jerry. And who doesn’t?

There's still time to make a pledge until December 15.

Check it out:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/garciamusicvenues/the-encyclopedia-of-jerry-garcia-music-venues-0?ref=user_menu

Kickstarter is LIVE!

The Kickstarter campaign for The Encyclopedia of Jerry Garcia Music Venues just went LIVE! Thank you for showing interest in my boo, it's full of Jerry's musical history along with the venue's also. 

Please check out the five tiers of "Rewards" I have planned for you. 

This is an all-or-nothing style funding project.

As a self publisher I need all the support I can muster.

Please pass this on to your friends as it would make a wonderful Christmas gift for any fan of Jerry.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/garciamusicvenues/the-encyclopedia-of-jerry-garcia-music-venues-0?ref=project_build

Thank you

Harry 

This is the pre launch link for The Encyclopedia of Jerry Garcia Music Venues.

Check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/garciamusicvenues/the-encyclopedia-of-jerry-garcia-music-venues-0

I'll post the launch link early on November 1st.

ATTENTION: At long last, the Kickstarter begins on November 1.

 Hello Fellow Jerry Garcia Fans,

I’m contacting you and others who originally backed my 1st Kickstarter in 2023 in hopes that you'll again pledge your support of my 17 years of research. 

As you may recall, I pulled my original Kickstarter campaign in 2023 as it became clear that I was not going to make my goal. While I was very disappointed, I immediately began researching the best way to move forward as this one-of-a-kind book needs to be on the bookshelf of every dedicated Deadhead.

The new Kickstarter campaign for the book will be launched as a very special, limited first edition, hand-signed and numbered by the author. What makes this special is the 900 hi res venue photos along with the many new dates and venues that I’ve discovered, including where The Warlocks performed in 1965. 

It's 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, living spaces and planned/canceled show venues. 

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, setlists, 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, what guitar Jerry was playing, and other anecdotal stuff that we love to read.

I've added eyewitness 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 have lowered my book print expectations from 1000 to 300 copies which has reduced the dollar amount I need to go to print.

Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to own a truly exceptional book in which Jerry's vast musical history is woven into the places he performed. This gold embossed 9x11 hardcover encompasses approximately 2000 pages in a two volume set. The print quality of this book and the over 900 hi res venue photos will surely be a page turner down memory lane. 

 

If you'd be so kind, could you pass this message along to all your Deadhead friends as even with the print copy reductions I’ll need an additional 60 Jerry Garcia fans to make a pledge in order to reach my new goal and be able to finally print this unique book with the most current information available.

Check out the venue posts I'm making every few hours on Facebook. 

The Kickstarter campaign's launch date is November 1, 2024. 

If you're interested in obtaining this book please reply to slipnut01@gmail.com and I’ll send you a reminder about the launch.

I'm excited, I know this one is going to be successful!

Thank you

Harry G. Angus

The Encyclopedia of Jerry Garcia Music Venues Kickstarter campaign is going LIVE! on June 3, 2023!

Just a quick heads up. I've been busy with The Encyclopedia of Jerry Garcia Music Venues.

Finally, after 14 years of research, the book is ready for a Kickstarter campaign. The link will go live 0n June 3, 2023. You check here and many other places for the link or send me your email address to slipnut01@gmail.com and I'll send it to you.