“I considered myself a folksinger, and then we all became bluegrass musicians. When it turned rock and roll, I turned to my typewriter.” - Robert Hunter, The Golden Road, 1984

‘Tales of the Great Rum Runners (Deluxe Edition)’ introduces a freshly remastered version of the…

What better way to prep for Sphere than to take a trip down memory lane? Stream our show from 11/17/17 live from Boston's TD Garden. daco.lnk.to/TDG111717

The Camp Winnarainbow annual auction is now open! Bid on amazing items and experiences, all of which support Camp including a drum from Mickey's collection and the original painting. Link to bid - cbo.io/bidapp/index.p…

On today's #TBT let's throw it back to 1991 when Mickey was asked by The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging to testify on the power of rhythm and healing. Learn more here: mickeyhart.net/news/throwback…

Don't miss Carol Doda Topless at The Condor with a Doda-Esque Burlesque pre-show in select theaters this weekend! Visit caroldodamovie.com for tickets and listings.
#caroldoda toplessatthecondor #caroldoda #jonathanparker #picturehouse #marlomckenzie #condorclubsf

OTD in 1977, the Grateful Dead performed the very first live 'Fire On The Mountain.' This song was written in the early 70's by Mickey with lyrics added by Robert Hunter, and first appeared on Mickey's 1976 album Diga under its original title 'Happiness Is Drumming.'

OTD in 1991. For the tour’s opening night on March 17th, the band gave Deadheads in attendance a St. Patrick’s Day surprise by playing the Jerry Garcia solo tune “Rubin And Cherise” for the first time ever.

Happy Birthday, Albert Einstein!
'I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.”

Wishing Charles Lloyd a very happy birthday!
“Think of a quiet stream
A fast noisy world…
Think of Love, think of Sorrow
The world in sound…
All this comes from Charles Lloyd’s horn”
—Mickey Hart

youtu.be/kBqxQcZeZHo?si…

'When I paint, I can freeze the rhythm and behold the life force in action, the dynamic moment frozen into the static image.' ~Mickey Hart
Learn more about the artist side of Mickey. mickeyhart.net/mickey-hart-fi…

Happy birthday to rhythm brother Zakir Hussain, friend and collaborator for over five decades!

'Zakir, of course, is probably the most advanced rhythmist on the planet.' ~ Mickey

On this day in 1973 we lost Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan. Today we're reflecting on memories of Pigpen with this playlist. ultimateclassicrock.com/pigpen-gratefu….

Prepping the gong at the The Capitol Theatre 🐿 on Nov 6, 1970. #TBT

#OTD in 1972, the Grateful Dead debuted 'Black Throated Wind' at Winterland during a benefit for the American Indian Movement. Listen here: archive.org/details/gd72-0…

March's album of the month is Mystery Box. This album combines Mickey's percussion-based world music with the lyrics of Robert Hunter and the vocal harmonies of British singing sextet the Mint Juleps.

Listen to Mystery Box now at spoti.fi/4bPDmU8.

Congratulations to Dickie Landry for being named the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ 2024 Humanist of the Year. Dickie worked with Mickey on the drones for the Commune course. Read more here.
leh.org/news/dickie-la…

Remembering ethnomusicologist Fred Lieberman, today on his birthday.

'Fred was a passionate portal into the heart of music for thousands of students he shepherded through the mysteries of music. The hours spent with Fred were pure nourishment for me.' ~ Mickey

Beware!! #ThrowbackThursday

'Rhythm is the soul of life. The whole universe revolves in rhythm.' ~ Babatunde Olatunji

Today's #TunesTuesday is dedicated to Drums of Passion: The Beat, a soul collaboration between Mickey and Baba. Enjoy the opening track, 'The Beat of My Drum' at spoti.fi/49KY4m9.

#OTD in 2009, Mickey brought his band of international percussion superheroes to National Geographic's Geo Sessions. Check it out! youtu.be/x-HbNHFrrMU