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Water Damage - "Reel EE" video by Peter Shapiro from the album 'In E'
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Water Damage - "Reel EE" video by Peter Shapiro from the album 'In E'
Thanks for joining us last time for the US National Archives’ Hastag Party. We’re rounding out this month with another Road trip-themed blast from the past in the form of American Road (1997). This seven-minute experimental short, set to the tune of “You Enjoy Myself” by Phish, takes us on a montage-style journey through the 48 continental US states and 13,254 miles.
American Road, directed by Peter Shapiro, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 1997. With Independence Day right around the corner, what better way to celebrate than a nostalgic look into the great American road trip.
Recognize your hometown? Let us know!
Film still courtesy of American Road.
Peter Shapiro's Andrei Sakharov outside Russia House Restaurant & Lounge by Steve Fernie
Cake Up To Find Out
Cake Up To Find Out
“BIRTHDAAAAAAAAAY!”
Stop yelling, Shapiro.
“CAAAAAAAAAAAAAKE!”
Knock it off.
OR
Happy birthday, Oteil.
“Thanks, man. Grew up a lot this year. Gave a lot of thought to what kind of man I am, and what kind of man I want to be. What kind of family I belong to. Did a lot of thinking.”
You had a heavy year.
“I had a heavy year.”
But you have a nice cake.
“Look at this shit!”
Yeah, it’s your Vinnie…
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Sofa Weir Good
Hey, Bobby. Whatcha doing?
“Reclining. I’m, uh, getting ready for Passover.”
Sure. Why are you doing it onstage?
“Well, you know the Jewish fellow who isn’t Bill Graham?”
Peter Shapiro.
“He’s got a theory that I don’t have to play anymore to draw a crowd. People just, uh, wanna be in my presence before I go. So, we’re testing the theory.”
You’re gonna make Deadheads buy tickets to watch you…
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CAAAAAAAAAAKE!
Hey, Phil. Birthday time again, huh?
“Every year, dipshit.”
Always good to chat. Why is Peter Shapiro yelling?
“Explosive diarrhea.”
Really?
“The man shits himself constantly. Surprised he still has an asshole left.”
Did not know that.
“Learn something new every day. Well, most people do. Not you. You’re a moron.”
Seriously: always good to chat.
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Briefcase Full Of Blues
Briefcase Full Of Blues
Pack your bags, Enthusiasts, and join Peter Shapiro and A Bunch of Jam Bands To Be Named Later on the Briefcase’n Tour! In honor of Garcia’s briefcase, we’ll be hitting all the funnest spots in the world!
Dates announced so far:
A morgue in Trenton, NJ!
Jonestown!
Anne Frank’s attic!
Plum Island!
That Apple factory in China where workers keep throwing themselves off the roof!
Centralia, PA!
Tuol…
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Don't Touch It; It's Evil
Don’t Touch It; It’s Evil
You got out?
“Nothing stops capitalism, baby. Look! We’re all touching it to gain its power.”
Uh-huh. People used to make pilgrimages for this sort of thing.
“People were dumb back then. Not like now, when they can come into the city and look upon Garcia’s briefcase in person and, perhaps, be healed of their ailments.”
Don’t say that.
“Not legally! Legally, I am not saying that. But between you…
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