Chasin' Gus' Ghost

Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost has been getting some fantastic reviews. In case you haven’t been checking the ‘Press’ section of the site, here are a few recent reviews (and we’re adding new articles and reviews every week, so if you haven’t already, bookmark the ‘Press’ page!)
- “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” [Review]
About.com (10/10/07)

- “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” [Review]
DocumentaryFilms.net (10/8/07)

- “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” [Review]
The Music Box (10/1/07)

- “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost: Premiere of Blues Film Feature” [Review]
All About Jazz (8/22/07)

Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost will be making its official World Premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival on Saturday, October 13th at 10pm. The film plays at the Bearsville Theater. Tickets go on sale September 19th at midnight. Click the link below for ticket sales and information.
Woodstock Film Festival

We’d like to thank everyone who came out for the screening of “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” and the Jug Band Extravaganza last weekend in San Francisco. Both shows of the film got a great reaction and the concert was a blast for everyone involved. We’ll be showing the movie around the country and world in the next year, so keep checking back to this site for updates on screenings near you.

The teaser trailer for Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost is today’s Editor’s Pick in the Music section of YouTube. Thanks to everyone who has watched and rated the trailer.

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Mayor Gavin Newsom officially proclaimed August 25-26, 2007 as San
Francisco Jug Band Weekend in celebration of the Greater Bay Area’s rich musical heritage and its contribution to the musical fabric of California and the United States, with a special emphasis on rock and American roots music. This is the same weekend that “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” will be screening and the stars of the film play the Jug Band Concert Extravaganza in the city. For more details on the film screening and concert see the screenings section. For more information on Jug Band Weekend in San Francisco, see the press release below.

Jug Band Weekend in San Francisco (PDF)

We’re very proud to announce that “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” has been officially selected by the Woodstock Film Festival to play as part of its Focus on Music and Documentary Feature programs. This will be the official World Premiere of “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost”, and we’re incredibly happy to be able to do it in Woodstock. The festival takes place October 10 - 14 in Woodstock and surrounding areas. Stay tuned for screening dates, times and locations.

Woodstock Film Festival

Please join us for a special concert at the Great American Music Hall featuring John Sebastian, Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur with Fritz Richmond’s Barbecue Orchestra and special guests including David Grisman and the secret jug band queen! The concert will be at 8pm, tickets $28 in advance, $30 door sales, $25 for members of the California Jug Band Association. For more information, please visit the sites below. This concert is part of the San Francisco Jug Band Festival. “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” will be having it’s West Coast premiere the previous evening at the Roxie New College Film Center in San Francisco; check the screenings listing for more info.

California Jug Band Association

Great American Music Hall

Please note: the date, time and venue for this event has changed! We are proud to announce that “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” will be screening its West Coast premiere at the upcoming San Francisco Jug Band Festival, at the Roxie New College Film Center in San Francisco on August 25th. For more information, see the screenings section. This should be an exciting event, the film will screen at 7pm and 9pm and on Sunday the 26th the Great American Music Hall will be hosting a very special concert featuring John Sebastian, Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur and Fritz Richmond’s Barbecue Orchestra at 8pm. For more information, please visit the California Jug Band Association’s homepage at http://www.jugfest.org/. For more information on the Roxie, please visit http://www.roxie.com/

We are proud to announce that “Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost” will be screening its West Coast premiere at the upcoming San Francisco Jug Band Festival, at the Roxie New College Film Center in San Francisco on August 25th. For more information, see the screenings section. This should be an exciting event, the film will screen at 7pm and 9pm and on Sunday the 26th the Great American Music Hall will be hosting a very special concert featuring John Sebastian, Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur and Fritz Richmond’s Barbecue Orchestra at 8pm. For more information, please visit the California Jug Band Association’s homepage at http://www.jugfest.org/.

Please bear with us as we update and build our website. It’s a work in progress, and we’ll continue to update the news, screenings, photos and videos sections as we get more material. Thanks for your patience!