The MendoWerks team joined WKZE 98.1 for a live on-air tribute honoring the life and musical legacy of Bob Weir, airing over multiple segments as part of the station’s memorial programming.
The broadcast featured John Barry and Andrew Eisner of MendoWerks, hosted by WKZE co-owner Andy Gladding. Together, the group explored Weir’s influence on American music, live performance culture, and generations of listeners, blending conversation with curated selections spanning the Grateful Dead catalog and related artists.
Exploring Bob Weir’s Influence
During the broadcast, Barry discussed MendoWerks’ recent deep dive into cover songs, specifically reinterpretations that radically depart from their originals, highlighting how the Grateful Dead’s open-ended approach to music continues to inspire artists and listeners alike. Eisner shared personal reflections on his decades-long connection to the band, emphasizing the role of travel, community, and shared experience in Dead culture.
The tribute concluded with a dedication from Eisner and a final on-air selection of “The Music Never Stops,” marking the close of WKZE’s Bob Weir memorial programming on an upbeat and celebratory note.
The appearance reflects MendoWerks’ ongoing collaboration with regional radio and its broader mission to document, celebrate, and contextualize music culture through live broadcasts, interviews, and original editorial content.
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