Quarter Nates: Blurbs & Briefs from Sound Bites
- In this edition: Donna Jean Godchaux; Pearl Jam; Ozzy Osbourne; & Natalie Maines
FROM THE HEART OF THEM: Former Heart of Gold Band members Steve Kimock and Greg Anton will play two concerts, Aug. 22 and 23 in California, honoring their former HOG Bandmate and former Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Band singer Donna Jean Godchaux, who died in 2025. Singer Maria Muldaur, keyboardist Mookie Siegel and drummer Wally Ingram are among the other musicians and guests expected to perform under the Heart of Gold Band banner.
A portion of proceeds from each show will benefit Alive Hospice and Camp Winnarainbow.
WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO KNOW: Pearl Jam has reportedly chosen the drummer to replace Matt Cameron, who quit the group in 2025. The musician will not be named until Sept. 27, when Pearl Jam takes the stage at the Ohana festival.
“There’s not enough mystery in the world,” Stone Gossard said, as reported by Rolling Stone magazine. “I think the band is very excited that we’re actually getting to play. … And the fact that nobody knows who’s going to play drums with us even makes it triply exciting. So, it’s our mystery wrapped in an enigma and we’re relishing in it right now.”
NEVER SAY DIE: Dead since 2025, Ozzy Osbourne will have a second coming as an AI-powered avatar, the Guardian newspaper reports.
There’s no word on when the fake Prince of Darkness will return.
NOT READY TO MAKE NICE: The White House resident whose name rhymes with Fondled Dump is eroding U.S. democracy, Chicks singer Natalie Maines said on social media.
“Our democracy is disappearing right before our eyes,” Maines said. “This (person) is using your gas money to pay the insurrectionists. But don’t worry about it. I’m sure posting selfies will fix everything.”
5/28/26










