THIS SATURDAY: KPFA‘s annual Grateful Dead Marathon fund-raising special
KPFA‘s annual Grateful Dead Marathon fund-raising special is happening this Saturday, February 23, 2013, 9 am to 1 am PST!
BROADCAST on KPFA-FM 94.1 in Berkeley and KFCF-FM 88.1 in Fresno
WEBCAST via kpfa.org, kfcf.org, gdradio.net, and nugs.net
Hosted by David Gans, host of KPFA’s Dead to the World (Wednesdays 8-10pm) with some help from Tim Lynch
Rare tapes from the Grateful Dead vault! Exclusive music from the Mickey Hart Band! And more recorded treats TBA…
Live in-studio performance by the Sycamore Slough String Band with special guests James Nash and Garrin Benfield
Blue rose t-shirt design by Papa Lindsey. (Shirt will be offered as a thank-you gift)
What's in store? Check out this story from the San Francisco Chronicle about the 2011 marathon.
Pledge your support to KPFA by calling 510-848-5732 or 1-800-439-5732 or donate online at kpfa.org. You can sign up to volunteer in the phone room by calling 510-848-6767 x206. It’s fun!
Please “like” the Facebook event and help spread the word! We will auction photos and other cool memorabilia via the Facebook page.
I've got some wonderful music lined up, and a couple of interviews from the archive that I think you'll enjoy.
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However, living 5/6 of a continent due east and supporting my own public radio station, I cannot afford the $100 donation cost. HEY KPFA...now that the event is over, please consider making this a gift available at a lower donation threshhold! (someone get 'em the word)
Katie