The Lyons Den Radio Show with George Lyons delivers a deep dive into classic R&B, funk, and soul, followed by a legendary Jerry Garcia Band live concert recording from the historic Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California. Broadcast on 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America, this episode blends timeless grooves with live music history.
George Lyons opens the show with a powerful set of classic funk and soul artists including Curtis Mayfield, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, The Brothers Johnson, Barry White, Cameo, Al Green, and James Brown, celebrating the roots of R&B and the grooves that shaped modern music.
The second half of the show features a full Jerry Garcia Band live performance recorded August 5, 1990 at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley,
including collaborations with Béla Fleck and soulful interpretations of classic songs. The performance highlights Garcia’s love for rhythm & blues and gospel-influenced music outside the Grateful Dead catalog.
FEATURED ARTISTS & MUSIC
• Curtis Mayfield – Pusherman
• Booker T. & the M.G.’s – Soul classics
• The Brothers Johnson – Funk grooves
• Barry White – Love’s Theme / You’re the First, the Last, My Everything
• Cameo – Word Up
• Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
• James Brown – Hot Pants
• Jerry Garcia Band – Live at the Greek Theatre (1990)
If you love classic soul music, funk radio shows, deep R&B playlists, and historic live concert recordings, this episode of Lyons Den is a must-listen.
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