February 7, 2020 • 53 mins
Host Marla Davies talks with Dennis McNally - Author, Historian and Long-Time Publicist for the Grateful Dead and Promoter for the Upcoming Skull & Roses Festival at the Ventura County Fairgrounds April 2-5, 2020. The 4th Annual Festival will celebrate the music and community of the Grateful Dead.
McNally was the publicist for the Grateful Dead for 11 years and attended some 1,100 shows. During the interview, you'll hear stories about how Jerry Garcia gave him the job, where the band went during sightseeing adventures, Phils love for PB&J's and the Hells Angeles advice on not getting arrested.
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