Singer/songwriter David Gans has played 450 (nearly) consecutive Facebook Live streams since the pandemic began, and continues to play for the community he's built - even as in-person shows resume. Total SF host Peter Hartlaub watched one of Gans' streams and then interviewed Gans in his Oakland backyard — talking about his life in orbit of the Grateful Dead, how livestreams have helped his playing, and how his livestream community fueled the most artistically rewarding time of his 50-year career.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is from a David Gans Facebook stream - his originals "Summer By the Bay" and "Your Movie," with covers of "Wharf Rat" and "The Weight." More info on David Gans, his music and touring schedule at www.dgans.com. Cable car bell-ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb.

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