Deadhead Girl Talk Stef Taras

Wherein Deadhead girl and professional musician (and slide guitarist for our podcast theme music) Sally Van Meter tells the story of playing with Jerry Garcia shortly before he died. Grammy Award-winning slide guitarist Van Meter recorded "Blue Yodel #9 (Standing on the Corner)" with Jerry (in David Grisman's home studio) for the album The Songs of Jimmy Rodgers. Sally also talks about going to Dead shows at Winterland in the 1970s, the impact of Old and in the Way on the world of bluegrass, being a woman instrumentalist in a changing industry, and teaching music to young people.
Credits:
Host: Stef Taras
Audio editor: Liam Kadel
Music: "Deep Ellum Blues" performed by K.C. Groves (guitar), Sally Van Meter (lap slide guitar), and Abigail Washburn (vocals). Audio engineer: Eric Wiggs.
Show art: Lisa F'n Armstrong of Ajuga, Inc., and SparklesKate

Wherein I tell a magical little story about attending a Dead & Company show by myself, celebrate the concept of Grateful Dead kismet, and explain why I'm doing this podcast and what you can expect to hear.
Credits:
Host: Stef Taras
Audio editor: Liam Kadel
Music: "Deep Ellum Blues" performed by K.C. Groves (guitar), Sally Van Meter (lap slide guitar), and Abigail Washburn (vocals). Audio engineer: Eric Wiggs.
Show art: Lisa F'n Armstrong of Ajuga, Inc., and SparklesKate

Wherein Deadhead Girl Lisa explains that the Grateful Dead was a gift to her from the great beyond. She also recounts a 1990s cross-country tour with her new boyfriend (and husband-to-be) and tells an epic story of hanging out with the band after a show. Magic abounds.
Credits:
Host: Stef Taras
Audio editor: Liam Kadel
Music: "Deep Ellum Blues" performed by K.C. Groves (guitar), Sally Van Meter (lap slide guitar), and Abigail Washburn (vocals). Audio engineer: Eric Wiggs.
Show art: Lisa F'n Armstrong of Ajuga, Inc., and SparklesKate

Wherein we reflect on the influence of music when you discover it on your own or with women friends. Deadhead Girl Stefanie talks about living in San Francisco in the 2000s, studying art at Jerry's art school, finding her "chosen sister" in the Dead community, and celebrating ourselves through dance. We talk about the scarier sounds in the music and learning to trust that beauty will always return.
Credits:
Host: Stef Taras
Audio editor: Liam Kadel
Music: "Deep Ellum Blues" performed by K.C. Groves (guitar), Sally Van Meter (lap slide guitar), and Abigail Washburn (vocals). Audio engineer: Eric Wiggs.
Show art: Lisa F'n Armstrong of Ajuga, Inc., and SparklesKate

Wherein Deadhead Girl Kim shares that her first Dead show was the first time in her life that she felt beautiful. We laugh about the "pickin' berries dance" and her dogs, Jerry and Althea. We get more serious when talking about the importance of the sober Dead community (Wharf Rats). And we reflect on the improvised life.
Credits:
Host: Stef Taras
Audio editor: Liam Kadel
Music: "Deep Ellum Blues" performed by K.C. Groves (guitar), Sally Van Meter (lap slide guitar), and Abigail Washburn (vocals). Audio engineer: Eric Wiggs.
Show art: Lisa F'n Armstrong of Ajuga, Inc., and SparklesKate

Wherein Deadhead Girl Sue "SunshineSue" Weber talks about 40 years of seeing the Dead and the restorative power of the music when she was working as a nurse. She tells stories of finding her husband at a Dead show, being part of the taper community in the 1980s and 1990s, her first social media experience with the Further Forum, and her current role as moderator of Terrapin Nation.
Credits:
Host: Stef Taras
Audio editor: Liam Kadel
Music: "Deep Ellum Blues" performed by K.C. Groves (guitar), Sally Van Meter (lap slide guitar), and Abigail Washburn (vocals). Audio engineer: Eric Wiggs.
Show art: Lisa F'n Armstrong of Ajuga, Inc., and SparklesKate