The single greatest thing on UA-cam right now. I never imagined as a 14/15 year old deadhead in 1990 that I’d ever get to hear the stories of the band and family that, without a shadow of a doubt, changed my life. There’s me before I got on the bus , and the me after. Everything changed. We appreciate this stuff more than you can imagine. And I know you have a great imagination!!
Just loving the stories and the way you’re presenting them Steve. I’d say : don’t change a thing We love the format Just keep ‘em coming Learning so much
Thx Steve! I’m really enjoying your show because I get to learn more about the band. I didn’t start listening to The GD or JGB until Jerry had already passed unfortunately..,but I love the music, the jams, and the stories!
Thank you Steve. Sincerely, for everything. I don't know where I would be without the gratefuldead. I watch alot of UA-cam. I've never subscribed to one single channel. I subscribed to this one in a heartbeat. Keep on keeping on brother.
These historic experiences you’re sharing are absolutely incredible! I could listen to to them all day long…..please keep em coming Big Steve! Much love and gratitude 🎸🙏🎸 Vic Licata
I saw an interview with Owsley where he talked about the amplifiers going haywire when DMT was near them. From what I gathered he was as baffled by it as anyone else. That's about the only thing that Bear couldn't figure out, wasn't it?
Big Steve, thanks for sharing your stories with all us. They serve as a reminder that great things can still be possible around any corner if you look at it right. Thanks for sharing and providing inspiration!
Steve , it is a pleasure to hear these stories. Thank You for doing this and telling the world your stories . The Grateful Dead has had the greatest impact on many lives not just musically. I cant wait to hear everything you have to say. thoroughly enjoying your channel and stories about our heros , all your lives , the inner workings , behind the scenes stories of the Greatest Band to ever grace the big stage.
Thank you for doing this ! I'm loving the stories. I'm hoping you spend an episode talking about Pigpen. It would be fun to have an episode where you share some stories about other performers around the scene like Janis, Quicksilver, Crosby, Normal and the Airplane/Hot Tuna, etc. Any memories of The Monterey Pop Festival ?? Looking forward to many more great stories !
Im so glad I stumbled across your chanel Big Steve! I am mesmerized by your stories! What a historical treasure you are! And your ability to recall in such detail such an amazing lifetime! Thank you for sharing!
McIntosh Amps are the best. It takes some skills to wire them properly. Steve, you and Healy always made the boys sound great. I even got to talk to Candace in the intermission right after the band busted out "Unbroken Chain" in Philly in March 1995. Candace was telling me the "band members" were less than careful with the new spotlight remotes they had, at the time. She was really cool. Hope she is still boppin'.
"Our braun and our brain came together " Steven you are a scholar and gentleman. I feel I've met a true kindred spirit listening to you the last 5 years or so. Cheers 🍻 from Cleveland see you the sphere. All the best to you and yours brother all the best🎉
Hi Steve! What was it like in the 80's? What time would you arrive to a venue? What were typical hang-ups? How long would soundcheck be? Did the Carrier Dome in Syracuse present any sound challenges?
When the stage was swept before the cables cases rugs mic stands and all the pedals and monitors were deployed. In that moment the stage became a sovereign sacred launching pad that extended to the far walls and fences of whatever venue was to be filled with advanced adventurous heads to the novice initiates. As guardian of the sanctity and sovereignty of that space creating and preserving it unseen by patrons was the duty assumed by Big Steve. Thus cleared with a nod from Ram Rod, Robbie Taylor would crack the whip and by the numbers out came the cases trusses lights fly rigging scrims risers delay tower rigging as the Morpheus Lights Ultra Sound and GD equipment wranglers deployed with precision the audio and visual gear required to do the magic. When local help was needed always the union was called and imported to the venue if it was a non union house. So much to do before the doors opened. I got to hear Dan Healy's sound theory lecture many times.
I have a couple questions I asked Bear years ago and he said you'd probably know the answers...............In the gatefold stage photo of the Big Brother "Cheap Thrills" album you can see their Fender speaker cabs are all tied together with a rope. I've seen that in a couple other photos as well. Do you know why that was done? All I can figure is it was either to get a more solid sound from the cabs by having them tied together or it was to facilitate load out, setup, teardown and load up. Also, do you know what kind of fuzztone Garcia was using on "Anthem Of The Sun" and "Live Dead"? Thanks!!! Dig your show!!!
Thanks Big Steve-Does anyone know which guitar Jerry played at Keystone w Merl in July 73? Some say Alligator? Some say another mystery Strat? I think it was too early for Wolf?
Love you Steve! You gave us a quick way out of the Spectrum in 85 when we needed it. Andy, in Santa Rosa. Come over and burn a kill fatty if your in the Coddington Mall area.
In the first three minutes you, Steve Parrish, say that the speckles mansion was owned by Gavin Arthur. That is incorrect, my friend. The the Spreckles mansion was owned by Gene and Sarah Esterbu. Gene Esterbu built a recording studio in the attic on the third floor. He recorded some of the dead music there and he also recorded an album for John Paul Pickens. Graham Nash moved into the house, just south of the Spreckles mansion in 1968. David Crosby did not live in the house north of the Spreckles mansion. David Crosby never lived in the Haight Ashbury district. He lived in Marin county. In the 1990s, Danny Glover, the Hollywood movie actor, who had grown up here in the Haight Ashbury district owned the speckles mansion. He recently sold it to the family that owns Juhl the vaping company from Chicago. I should know because in 1967 my wife and I owned a boutique on Haight in gear.. Harry Tsvi Strauch
I know that Danny Glover lived there and owned it for a while and I know Joby lives there but I was protecting his privacy. I met Gavin Arthur there and didn't know who owned it at that time. Thanks for watching and getting down on the details.
The single greatest thing on UA-cam right now. I never imagined as a 14/15 year old deadhead in 1990 that I’d ever get to hear the stories of the band and family that, without a shadow of a doubt, changed my life. There’s me before I got on the bus , and the me after. Everything changed. We appreciate this stuff more than you can imagine. And I know you have a great imagination!!
Agreed! Glued to this channel and telling everyone who will listen and then some
Awesome
Agreed. The best
Absolutely 💯
😎😁🎶🎵🌙
I want hear everything about electronics!!! Fascinating!!!
A lot to tell.
Thank you Big Steve!!! I’m glued to this series!!! Keep them coming. We love you, we love the boys!! -Davey Blues
Salute Big Steve from Richmond Virginia
Love these GD stories. Been on the bus since '73.
Just loving the stories and the way you’re presenting them Steve.
I’d say : don’t change a thing
We love the format
Just keep ‘em coming
Learning so much
MY NEW FAV POD CAST
Thx Steve! I’m really enjoying your show because I get to learn more about the band. I didn’t start listening to The GD or JGB until Jerry had already passed unfortunately..,but I love the music, the jams, and the stories!
Thank you Steve. Sincerely, for everything. I don't know where I would be without the gratefuldead. I watch alot of UA-cam. I've never subscribed to one single channel. I subscribed to this one in a heartbeat. Keep on keeping on brother.
These historic experiences you’re sharing are absolutely incredible!
I could listen to to them all day long…..please keep em coming Big Steve!
Much love and gratitude 🎸🙏🎸
Vic Licata
Wow Nice Guy with an INCREDIBLE MEMORY !
Love the stories and my mate loves when you get technical about tubes and tube amps!
So grateful to you! Thanks Steve from an eighties era head
Hey BIG Steve!! Thanks for your hard work laying down the equipment back in the day and keeping Jerry going!!
I saw an interview with Owsley where he talked about the amplifiers going haywire when DMT was near them. From what I gathered he was as baffled by it as anyone else. That's about the only thing that Bear couldn't figure out, wasn't it?
Yes love you bro
✌️😎
Big Steve, thanks for sharing your stories with all us. They serve as a reminder that great things can still be possible around any corner if you look at it right. Thanks for sharing and providing inspiration!
Really enjoying the shows, Big Steve…So interesting !!!
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Big Steve, thank you for sharing all these memories. NFA! !!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Steve , it is a pleasure to hear these stories. Thank You for doing this and telling the world your stories . The Grateful Dead has had the greatest impact on many lives not just musically. I cant wait to hear everything you have to say. thoroughly enjoying your channel and stories about our heros , all your lives , the inner workings , behind the scenes stories of the Greatest Band to ever grace the big stage.
Thanks Brother. All good stories. Just sent my brother the info. He will get into Healey's gig and electronics set up. Keep em coming...
Thank you for doing this ! I'm loving the stories. I'm hoping you spend an episode talking about Pigpen. It would be fun to have an episode where you share some stories about other performers around the scene like Janis, Quicksilver, Crosby, Normal and the Airplane/Hot Tuna, etc.
Any memories of The Monterey Pop Festival ?? Looking forward to many more great stories !
Love it Big Steve, see you in Vegas 6/13 I have to shake your hand ✌️
Keep em coming!!! These are excellent!
Such a wealth of GD knowledge. Thank you for sharing
Hey Steve, I am curious what your favorite song and show might happen to be? Thank you for sharing your world with us.
Im so glad I stumbled across your chanel Big Steve! I am mesmerized by your stories! What a historical treasure you are! And your ability to recall in such detail such an amazing lifetime! Thank you for sharing!
I live in Santa Cruz and go up to San Francisco every couple of months to hang out. Great stories, very much enjoyed.
You don't need to tell me to stick with you. Loving these talks.
Another great episode. Those pictures are so cool to see. 😎
Thanks for the lay out Steve-O!!
Another great show Big Steve!!
Random my like thumb up was #420 😂❤✌🏻
This is the best thing to happen , thanks Steve !!!
Long Live Big Steve! Love ya Brother!
The omnipotent Grateful Dead.
Chicklets?
Thanks.. 👂 💚
Thank you Big Steve!!! 🙏🤙
McIntosh Amps are the best. It takes some skills to wire them properly. Steve, you and Healy always made the boys sound great. I even got to talk to Candace in the intermission right after the band busted out "Unbroken Chain" in Philly in March 1995. Candace was telling me the "band members" were less than careful with the new spotlight remotes they had, at the time. She was really cool. Hope she is still boppin'.
Thanks again Big Steve! ✌🏽🦁❤️🔥🎶
Thankyou you so much Big Steve for sharing your stories. , your recall is excellent. Love the pictures love you.
"Our braun and our brain came together " Steven you are a scholar and gentleman. I feel I've met a true kindred spirit listening to you the last 5 years or so. Cheers 🍻 from Cleveland see you the sphere. All the best to you and yours brother all the best🎉
COOL SHOW BIG STEVE Now it will 30 years to tell all the tales, job security. thanks.
Hey man, love the show. Thanks for keeping the vibe alive. Sweet stuff much love!
Thank you and that was very generous of you.
Thx Steve !
God bless you Big Steve and God Bless the Grateful Dead!
Sitting at the knee of listening with Big Steve😻
Thanks for this Steve. NFA! I love hearing all these stories.
Best series ever! 😍
❤ I Love you Steve, Thanks 🙏 again
Love you Steve ❤
Makes me want to jam. Watched all 3 episodes and this live in a row:)
Much love Big Steve from cincinnati.
Love you Thank you ❤
Where are those stage rugs today Steve??
I was at that Springfield show!
Your stories are so cool!
Big Steve I’m doing the Bridges Run on my Hog this weekend thanks to your story 🤘🏽💀⚡️!
57’pan 48’pan & the FXR !!! WOW you have excellent style bro 🤙🏽
Hey Steve great show! We stomped some of the same ground man!
Hi Steve! What was it like in the 80's? What time would you arrive to a venue? What were typical hang-ups? How long would soundcheck be? Did the Carrier Dome in Syracuse present any sound challenges?
This is so cool! You’re so cool! Stay well! I wish we could get stoned and just talk for hours.
still have my back stage pass from iowa state farir ground 1974 i got to wortk it,
Speaking of amps, what happened to the tie dyed amp covers and who made them?✌😊
Courtenay Pollock made them. He still makes them today check his site out. Super Rad⚡️💀🤙🏽
@@ryanmoore2779 Thank you 🙏
Steve, I've subscribed and like, such good stuff. At 12:00 you mention NYE '69, but the Dead were in Boston, so you must mean the year prior
Thank you Steve! Lighting up some Grizzly Peaks for ya! ❤
I don’t even need your gifts Steve. The story’s are enough 🤤
When the stage was swept before the cables cases rugs mic stands and all the pedals and monitors were deployed. In that moment the stage became a sovereign sacred launching pad that extended to the far walls and fences of whatever venue was to be filled with advanced adventurous heads to the novice initiates.
As guardian of the sanctity and sovereignty of that space creating and preserving it unseen by patrons was the duty assumed by Big Steve. Thus cleared with a nod from Ram Rod, Robbie Taylor would crack the whip and by the numbers out came the cases trusses lights fly rigging scrims risers delay tower rigging as the Morpheus Lights Ultra Sound and GD equipment wranglers deployed with precision the audio and visual gear required to do the magic.
When local help was needed always the union was called and imported to the venue if it was a non union house.
So much to do before the doors opened. I got to hear Dan Healy's sound theory lecture many times.
Thank you for spending your time with us. Do you read comments?
Weed really kills brain cells huh ? Wow what a memory you have .
Steve my question is. Who are the grateful dead and why do they keep following me??
BS Parish!! Sorry Steve. Couldn't resist.
I have a couple questions I asked Bear years ago and he said you'd probably know the answers...............In the gatefold stage photo of the Big Brother "Cheap Thrills" album you can see their Fender speaker cabs are all tied together with a rope. I've seen that in a couple other photos as well. Do you know why that was done? All I can figure is it was either to get a more solid sound from the cabs by having them tied together or it was to facilitate load out, setup, teardown and load up.
Also, do you know what kind of fuzztone Garcia was using on "Anthem Of The Sun" and "Live Dead"? Thanks!!! Dig your show!!!
I’d really like to know why nobody bothered to film the shows, backstage, or the parking lot scene at all in the early days.
Thanks Big Steve-Does anyone know which guitar Jerry played at Keystone w Merl in July 73? Some say Alligator? Some say another mystery Strat? I think it was too early for Wolf?
"So we would smoke that :D)))
The candle story 🤣🤣🤣
Love you Steve! You gave us a quick way out of the Spectrum in 85 when we needed it. Andy, in Santa Rosa. Come over and burn a kill fatty if your in the Coddington Mall area.
Hell yeah! Smoking bubblegum DMT behind the amps. Now you know use getting the 'skinny'.
What's the beef Healy had with Bobby in the mid 80s that he turned down Bob in the mix? 🤔
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In the first three minutes you, Steve Parrish, say that the speckles mansion was owned by Gavin Arthur. That is incorrect, my friend. The the Spreckles mansion was owned by Gene and Sarah Esterbu. Gene Esterbu built a recording studio in the attic on the third floor. He recorded some of the dead music there and he also recorded an album for John Paul Pickens.
Graham Nash moved into the house, just south of the Spreckles mansion in 1968.
David Crosby did not live in the house north of the Spreckles mansion. David Crosby never lived in the Haight Ashbury district. He lived in Marin county.
In the 1990s, Danny Glover, the Hollywood movie actor, who had grown up here in the Haight Ashbury district owned the speckles mansion. He recently sold it to the family that owns Juhl
the vaping company from Chicago.
I should know because in 1967 my wife and I owned a boutique on Haight in gear..
Harry Tsvi Strauch
I know that Danny Glover lived there and owned it for a while and I know Joby lives there but I was protecting his privacy. I met Gavin Arthur there and didn't know who owned it at that time. Thanks for watching and getting down on the details.
Nothin’ but a party, y’all….
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Thanks Hank. Another live show today at 4:20 PT. Hope to see you there.
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The Land of Zonk.
Getting high in Oval Office.....