In 2015, Grateful Dead lyricist John Perry Barlow suffered a heart attack. Since then, lingering health problems have forced Barlow to spend time in the hospital, and only accumulate medical debt. Fortunately, Barlow has a number of esteemed musician friends who were able to lend a hand, coming together last night at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA to support the legendary writer. For those who couldn’t make it, donations are still being accepted here.
Bob Weir led the festivities, singing songs and telling stories connected to his songwriting partner. He treated fans to a version of “Loose Lucy,” before Lukas Nelson would take the stage and delight with his country tunes.
Weir would go on to perform some music with Jerry Harrison, including Velvet Underground’s “White Light/White Heat” and Talking Heads’ “Take Me To The River.” Watch videos of both below.
Lukas Nelson wasn’t the only famous child of a musician on stage, as Sean Lennon came to play as well with his Claypool Lennon Delirium bandmates. Lennon, Les Claypool and more treated fans to a rendition of The Beatles tune “Tomorrow Never Knows,” adding some psychedelia to the event. Watch below.
The legendary Ramblin’ Jack Elliott also came to play, playing some “San Francisco Bay Blues” for the crowd.
With all of these esteemed performers in the building, as well as members of The String Cheese Incident, Jeff Chimenti, Steve Kimock and more, this was an unforgettable night of music. Check out the full setlist below courtesy of Deadheadland.
Setlist: Everyday Miracle – A Benefit For John Perry Barlow at Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA – 10/24/16
20 Musicians in order of appearance:
Bob Weir – acoustic & electric guitars, vocals
Lukas Nelson – acoustic guitar, vocals
Leslie Mendelson – vocals
Wally Ingram – drums & percussion
Steve Kimock – electric guitars, lap steel
Robin Sylvester – bass
Jeff Chimenti – keyboards, vocals
Sean Lennon – acoustic guitar, vocals
Charlotte Kemp Muhl – acoustic guitar, vocals & percussion
Les Claypool – acoustic bass
Jerry Harrison – electric piano, vocals, electric guitar
Aishlin Harrison – vocals
Tracy Blackman – vocals
Jason Hann – percussion & drums
John “Stewball” Stewart – electric guitar, vocals
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott – acoustic guitar, vocals
Rob Eaton – electric guitar, vocals
Rob Barraco – electric piano, vocals
Michael Kang – electric guitar, vocals
Michael Travis – percussion, vocals
7:35pm – 7:55pm
Bob, Lukas, Leslie, Wally
Blue Bayou (Bob, Leslie, Lukas)
? (Lukas)
Shaky Ground (Bob)
8:20pm – 8:35pm
Bob, Steve, Jeff, Robin, Wally
Hell In a Bucket (Bob)
I Need a Miracle (Bob) w/Leslie
8:45pm – 9:00pm
Sean, Charlotte, Les
The World Was Made For Men (Sean & Charlotte)
Boomerang Baby (Sean)
Tomorrow Never Knows (Sean) w/Wally on drums & percussion
9:05pm – 9:30pm
Jerry, Aishlin, Tracy, Leslie, Steve, Robin, Wally
Heaven (Aishlin)
Take Me To The River (Aishlin) w/Bob on guitar & Jason on percussion
She Cracked (Jerry vocals & guitar) >
White Light/White Heat (Jerry vocals & guitar)
9:30pm – 9:45pm
Bob, Jeff, Robin, Steve, Wally, John
Desolation Row (Bob & John)
9:45pm – 10:10pm Words from John Barlow’s three daughters & honoring of family, friends & supporters. Auction items.
10:20pm – 10:40pm
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott
Mean Old Bed Bug Blues (Jack) w/Bob on acoustic guitar
(Bob admonishes audience to STFU)
Me & Bobby McGee (Jack & Bob)
10:40pm – 10:50pm
Rob Barraco, Rob Eaton, Steve, Robin, Wally
Mexicali Blues (Eaton)
Jack Straw (Eaton & Barraco) w/Jeff on keyboards
10:55pm – 11:25pm
Michael Kang, Jason, Michael Travis, Steve, Jeff, Robin
These Waves (Kang)
Give Me The Love (Kang) w/Leslie & Tracy on backing vocals
Just One Story (Kang) joined halfway w/Bob & Lukas on guitars.
11:25pm – 11:40pm
Bob, Steve, Jeff, Leslie, Lukas, Robin, Wally
Cassidy (Bob & Leslie)
Set list compiled by Rob Scalcione
[Videos by Rod Giffen]