Mark Karan was a teenager growing up in Haight-Ashbury during the Dead's formative years and was an instant fan.  He and Rob talk about his  growing up and being informed musically by the San Francisco theme, plus much more.They also get deep, talking about music and emotions, expanding musical horizons beyond the Dead, then coming back to it and being an integral part of the Dead's post Garcia legacy. Also on the program today is Tim Zoucha of Lincoln Nebraska's Jerry Pranksters to talk about a strong community in a "non-traditional" Grateful Dead marketIn the Black Music Moment we honor the great Junior ParkerSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Karan was a teenager growing up in Haight-Ashbury during the Dead's formative years and was an instant fan.  He and Rob talk about his  growing up and being informed musically by the San Francisco theme, plus much more.They also get deep, talking about music and emotions, expanding musical horizons beyond the Dead, then coming back to it and being an integral part of the Dead's post Garcia legacy. Also on the program today is Tim Zoucha of Lincoln Nebraska's Jerry Pranksters to talk about a strong community in a "non-traditional" Grateful Dead marketIn the Black Music Moment we honor the great Junior ParkerSupport the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusicplays)https://paypal.me/themusicplaysGrateful SweatsSubtle and Unique Dead Inspired GearSarno Music SolutionsProducing the finest musical instrument audio gear, designed and hand-built in St. Louis, MissouriBlue Jade Audio MasteringSt louis’s primary audio mastering service since 1999The Authenticity AcademyGet in touch with your authentic self. Offering you online courses and private coaching.CLEAN Store Software driven solutions and concierge service for all of your branding and apparel needshttps://www.cleanuniform.com/branding-apparel-store/ Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Support the show (https://www.themusicplaystheband.net) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices