The Garcia Family Vault unearthed a special Christmas cover from the Jerry Garcia Acoustic Band, taken from the band’s show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on December 6, 1987.
Bill Monroe’s “Christmas Time’s A-Comin” is now available to stream and as the announcement noted, was an in-the-moment decision from Garcia on that night. As longtime Garcia collaborator Sandy Rothman notes, the band was “starting to feel that old holiday feeling, inspired by Jerry’s well-known love of Christmas.” Rothman suggested the song while warming up with Garcia and Kenny Kosek, with the tune ultimately making it on the setlist.
Listen and download here.
No Comments comments associated with this post