So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

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P.Bouley

9 episodes

1 day ago

A room can change the way music moves — and The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester is one of those rare spaces where the past hums in the walls and every note cuts sharper. We follow a living thread from the Grateful Dead’s legendary 1971 run to Daniel Donato’s first headlining night, exploring how tradition and risk keep pushing each other forward. From the Dead’s debut of Bertha, Loser, and the luminous Dark Star → Wharf Rat sequence to Donato’s Telecaster fire and cosmic-country swagger, the ...

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So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

The Unbroken Chain: Phil Lesh, Daniel Donato, and The Capital Theatre

1 day ago

25 minutes

So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

Our First Thousand Miles Down The Road

We look back on our whirlwind first 1,000 downloads. What started as a living room hobby and grew into a global, multi-format project. From viral clips and Primus encores to London street chats and Bay Area anniversaries, the through-line is simple: the scene lives because the people do. • origin story and early clips • viral Primus moment and backlash • meeting Les Claypool backstage • London visits and UK Deadhead connections • Bay Area 60th anniversary highlights • gratitude for Dave and ...

3 weeks ago

16 minutes

So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

Barton Hall Echoes: Deadhead Stories with Seth

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...

1 month ago

33 minutes

So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

The Fabric Holds: Standing Amid 60 Years of Deadheads

From London to San Francisco to Vegas, the threads of the Grateful Dead keep pulling me into unexpected connections. In this episode of So Many Roads, I follow those threads through a Dead & Company 60th anniversary show — from running into friends I first met in London, to a surprise backstage moment with Les Claypool, to standing among both brand-new Deadheads and veterans who’ve been there since the beginning. Along the way, I talk with the Do Dad, who shares how he once found himself ...

1 month ago

21 minutes

So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

Legacy and the Living Scene: the Grateful Dead at 60

In this episode of So Many Roads, I travel to San Francisco for the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. From a grassroots Dead night in Berkeley to a massive pier show, Jerry Day in McLaren Park, and a visit to the Grateful Dead house, I explore the tension between legacy and the living scene. Along the way, I meet musicians, fans, and friends who are keeping the spirit alive—sometimes in intimate ways, sometimes on a grand stage.

2 months ago

21 minutes

So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

Bob Weir at The Royal Albert Hall: An American Weir Wolf in London (Part 2)

In Part Two of my London Dead adventure, I head to the iconic Royal Albert Hall to see Bobby Weir & the Wolf Bros live. I take you with me—through the crowd, into the show, and into conversations with fellow fans along the way. This follows Part One, where I visited historic Grateful Dead locations around London and connected with the city’s local Deadhead community. From the streets to the stage, it’s all about the music, the people, and the magic of the moment.

3 months ago

30 minutes

So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

An American Weir Wolf in London (Part 1): Walking in the Grateful Dead’s London Footsteps

In this episode, I fly to London to see Bob Weir and The Wolf Bros play the Royal Albert Hall 🛫🎸—but before the show, I set out to walk in the Grateful Dead’s London footsteps. This is Part 1 of a two-part travelogue. In this episode, I visit key spots tied to the Dead’s brief but fascinating UK history: the Roundhouse in Camden (site of their canceled 1968 shows), the legendary Lyceum Theatre (where Europe ’72 reached its peak), and more. I wrap the night with a Dead cover band in South Lond...

4 months ago

17 minutes

So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

How She Won a Signed Custom Bob Weir Guitar!— Hillary’s Story

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Hillary, a dedicated Deadhead, who shares the once-in-a-lifetime story of how she won a signed guitar from Dead & Co. But that’s not all — she also had a surprise encounter with Phil Lesh, as well as a story of how she came to possess a playbill from a magical, famous show. If you love fan stories, music history, or the magic of the Grateful Dead community, you’ll love this episode.

4 months ago

38 minutes

So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast

Getting on the Bus with Dave: Jerry’s Gear, an Autograph Story, and a Deadhead Origin Tale

Send us a text In this debut episode, I sit down with my longtime friend—and our show’s producer—Dave, to talk about how he got on the bus, why Jerry Garcia’s guitar tone still captivates him, and what makes the Grateful Dead more than just a band. We break down some of Jerry’s legendary gear, including his effects and tone from the later years, and we take a few side trips into our own concert-going history, including how he got Jerry Garcia's autograph. This one sets the tone for what...

5 months ago

46 minutes