Friday, November 1, 2024

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 

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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.



Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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

Monday, May 15, 2023

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. 


Friday, September 29, 2017

The Encyclopedia Of Jerry Garcia Music Venues UPDATE! Kickstarter going LIVE! on June 3, 2023.

Fourteen years ago I began writing 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 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, 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, 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.

Thus far I‘ve collected 950 hi res venue photos approved by over 900 photographers. I've utilized college and public library special collections, historical societies, museums, architectural firms, Flickr and others. 

Jerry owned over 135 musical instruments in his lifetime, giving away most of them. Each is documented, many with hi-res photos.

Envision two large two volumes similar to an old bible. 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!

LATEST UPDATE May 14, 2023:
I am so proud and excited to announce that the Kickstarter campaign for The Encyclopedia of Jerry Garcia Music Venues is going LIVE on June 3, 2023! I'll post the link here and in many other places. If you'd like me to send it to you please send your email address to slipnut01@gmail.com.



Friday, August 18, 2017

Acker Gymnasium, Chico State, Chico, CA

Acker Gymnasium
430 Warner Street
    Chico, California
    Capacity: 2000


Originally constructed and completed in 1961 and named for Art Acker. Acker came to Chico State in 1923. He was a basketball coach at Chico State who lead the Wildcats to the Far Western Championship victory in 1937. He coached every sport at Chico State except skiing and wrestling.
The building was recently renovated with new flooring, seating, and sound system.

3/17/82 Jerry Garcia Band
I: How Sweet It Is; Catfish John; Simple Twist Of Fate; Let It Rock; Sitting In Limbo; Mystery Train
II: Sugaree; I'll Take A Melody; Tore Up Over You; Russian Lullaby; The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down; Dear Prudence; Tangled Up In Blue
Jerry plays the guitar, Tiger. Dave Torbert fills in for John Kahn for the first set.

For many years it was thought that this show was held at Laxson Auditorium.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

The Encyclopedia Of Jerry Garcia Music Venues Kickstarter Campaign is going LIVE! on June 3, 2023.