STARS ALIGN IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM DEBUT AND CONCERT CELEBRATING ROOTS AND INFLUENCE OF JUG BAND MUSIC

John Sebastian, Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur and More Come Together for the Debut of Chasin' Gus' Ghost on August 25, and "Extravaganza" Concert on August 26

As part of this year's San Francisco Jug Band Festival, Ezzie Films will debut its documentary on the roots and influence of jug band music.  Chasin' Gus' Ghost, which features performances and commentary by many popular musicians including John Sebastian of the Lovin' Spoonful and the ***Grateful Dead's Bob Weir***, will premiere on August 25.  The "Chasin' Gus' Ghost Jug Band Extravaganza" concert will include many of the featured artists and take place on August 26.

What:  Chasin' Gus' Ghost documentary film debut and concert celebrating the history and influence of jug band music.  From 1920s genre innovators Gus Cannon and Cannon's Jug Stompers to the modern Jim Kweskin Jug Band, the film explores every aspect of this influential roots music. The film trailer is available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsELhdJohkA

Who: Hosted by filmmaker Todd Kwait, the concert will showcase popular musicians featured in the film, including John Sebastian, Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur, David Grisman, Fritz Richmond's Barbecue Orchestra and special guests.

When and Where:
Screenings: There will be two screenings of Chasin' Gus' Ghost, at 7:00pm and 9:00pm, on Saturday, August 25 at the Roxie New College Film Center.  Tickets for the screening are $9 each.

The Roxie New College Film Center
3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
http://www.roxie.com

Concert: The Chasin' Gus' Ghost Jug Band Extravaganza takes place at 8:00pm on Sunday, August 26 at the Great American Music Hall.  Tickets are $28 and are available in advance.

The Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
http://www.gamh.com/artist_pages/jug_band_extravaganza_082607.htm

For more information on Chasin' Gus' Ghost, please visit http://www.chasingusghost.com

Dead roadie's story to bigscreen
Looks like Big Steve found a producer- http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117968109.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Milwaukee Review:

Bob Weir & RatDog
Collared shirts far outnumbered the tie-dyed variety, but Bob Weir still managed to provide the essence of the Grateful Dead during his headlining set Thursday at the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard.

With RatDog, Weir has created an outlet for the music from his earlier era while still letting new musicians have a hand in the songs' evolution.

With Mark Karan sitting out this tour for cancer treatment, Steve Kimock filled in on lead guitar. His extended solos, paired with melodies from keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, highlighted the sweet country groove of Bob Dylan's "Queen Jane Approximately." Kenny Brooks' saxophone created a distinctive base for a bouncy "Brown Eyed Women."

A too-soft vocal mix was fixed by the time Weir led a mostly acoustic cover of the Beatles' "Blackbird." It merged into a bluegrass-hopping "Friend of the Devil" that had the crowd bopping and singing along.

- Erik Ernst, Special to the Journal Sentinel