Not a venue, but a motel, a rock’n’roll motel, where scores of notable touring bands would stay. I’ve even stayed there. It’s not quite the equivalent of NYC’s Chelsea Hotel or LA’s Hyatt House, but I’m sure stuff was done and things were seen in those halls and behind those doors…
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Not much info on his passing, but here’s the rundown on his life…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Miller?wprov=sfti1#
I much preferred the Grape and earlier Quicksilver over the other SF bands of that era, and I got to see Miller in a trio with the Doobies’ Tiran Porter, then a reconvened...
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I call him a co-guitarist, as he and John Cipollina would trade off roles, it wasn't a strict rhythm/lead arrangement. Cipollina was one of my all-time fave guitar players, very unique, far more interesting in my book that Garcia ever was(sorry, Deadheads). Duncan, while...