Article Contributed by Gratefulweb
Published on 2026-07-14
San Francisco, CA — Playing The Dead has announced their late summer and fall shows in Northern California, featuring a mix of festivals, free afternoon shows, and their monthly "Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street" residency at O’Reilly’s in San Francisco. A key highlight is the Tuesday, July 28 headlining performance for the Tuesdays in the Plaza series in Healdsburg, featuring a special all-star "Playing The Dead & Friends" lineup, featuring special guests Mark Karan (Ratdog/Budz), Scott Guberman (Phil Lesh), Jerry Saracini (Forgotten Space), and more.
To purchase tickets and more information, please visit playingthedead.com and ptdpresents.com.
Playing The Dead - Upcoming Shows:
Sunday, July 19, 2026: Playing The Dead at O’Reilly’s Pub, San Francisco, CA, 3PM, free show outside on Haight Street!
Tuesday, July 28, 2026: Playing The Dead & Friends at Tuesdays in the Plaza – Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg, CA, 6PM, free show!
Friday, August 7, 2026: Playing The Dead w/ special guests, plus Mike Mulqueen solo – Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street at O’Reilly’s Pub, San Francisco, CA, 8PM. Tickets at https://bit.ly/gff-aug7
Saturday, August 29, 2026: Playing The Dead Duo, feat. Jason Movrich & Mike Mulqueen, plus guests, at Henhouse Brewing Record Company, Novato, CA, 2PM, free show!
Friday, September 4, 2026: Playing The Dead w/ special guests – Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street at O’Reilly’s Pub, San Francisco, CA, 8PM
Friday, October 2, 2026: Playing The Dead w/ special guests – Grateful First Fridays on Haight Street at O’Reilly’s Pub, San Francisco, CA, 8PM
Playing The Dead is a premier Northern California tribute project dedicated to keeping the musical legacy, spirit, and community of the Grateful Dead alive. Leaning heavily into fearless improvisation, the group captures the living essence of legendary live concert runs while adding their own unique spark to every performance.
More information, including bio, photos, show posters, videos, and more, is available at playingthedead.com/epk.
