Stepping Into Jerry's Shoes? Impossible!: Mark Karan emphasizes the uniqueness of Jerry Garcia and the impossibility of anyone filling his shoes, while discussing his experience onstage.

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Adapting to the Grateful Dead Culture: Mark Karan discusses the welcoming yet challenging atmosphere stepping into a tight-knit group like the Grateful Dead.

Larry Mishkin is joined by special guest, Mark Karan, a musician well known in Grateful Dead circles. They discuss Mark's experience playing with "The Other Ones" after Jerry Garcia's passing, as well as his time with Ratdog and reflections on the dynamics within these groups. They touch on topics such as the challenges of stepping into Jerry Garcia's shoes, the camaraderie among band members, and the influence of substances on musical performance. Additionally, they explore the enduring legacy of Grateful Dead music and fan reactions to different types of songs performed in concerts. Mark expresses his frustration with some Deadheads' reluctance to embrace non-Grateful Dead music, emphasizing the band's eclectic influences and the importance of openness to new sounds.

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The Other Ones, Alpine Valley Music Center, East Troy, WI

The Other Ones Live at Alpine Valley Music Center on 1998-07-11 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

INTRO: Dark Star

Track #2

7:00 - 8:30

SHOW No. 1: Sugaree

Track #4

0:40 – 2:193

SHOW No. 2: Sugaree

Mark Karan and Robin Sylvester (RatDog bassist, passed away in 2022)