On Sunday night, Bobby Weir teamed up with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott for an intimate night of music in Mill Valley, Calif. During the private performance, which benefited Elliott, the duo delivered choice selects ranging from Grateful Dead classics to favored covers. In addition to the billed players, other guests showed up throughout the night, including Margo Price, Peter Rowan, Eric Krasno, Jay Lane, Banana and Maria Muldaur.
Weir and Elliott’s highly anticipated musical frame steamed from the start as the pair kicked off the night with a run-through of “Jack Straw.” They continued the trend by covering additional Grateful Dead material, with the Robert Hunter-penned “Sugaree.” The frame of music brought forth a rendition of “Ramble on Rose” next, prior to the arrival of the evening's first guest.
Peter Rowan showed up and helped with the night’s take on his original composition, “Mississippi Moon,” followed by “Dock of the Bay." To follow, Price assisted on a sprinkling of songs, including the Kris Kristofferson classic “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Casey Jones,” and “West L.A. Fadeaway.” For the next part of the hushed Bay Area gathering, Weir picked up another round of his live “Write a Song” series. The spontaneous moment involved the music giants trading licks and lyrics.
Price posted about the event via her official Instagram account, “Last week, I was in the carpool line picking my kids up from school when I got a phone call from Bob Weir.” She went on to add, “He asked if I wanted to fly out to San Francisco to write a song with him and Ramblin Jack Elliott. Of course, I said yes, and I’m so glad I did because it was one of the most memorable nights ever.” Scroll down to view the previously mentioned post and setlist.
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