The San Francisco Giants and Relix are teaming up to present The Heart of Town, a special three-night concert series celebrating the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary and the enduring spirit of San Francisco. Hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, the shows will take place July 31–August 2 at Pier 48 in Mission Rock, located just steps from Oracle Park.
The Heart of Town brings together an all-star lineup of artists throughout the weekend featuring Grahame Lesh & Friends along with an impressive roster of special guests including Taylor & Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes), Jackie Greene, John Medeski, Melvin Seals, Eric Krasno, Karina Rykman, Tommy Hamilton, Karl Denson, Neal Francis, Duane Betts, Jake Peavy and many more. (Full artist lineup listed below).
The Thursday, July 31 show will kick off the celebration with doors at 7 p.m. and showtime at 8 p.m. Shows on Friday and Saturday will follow Dead & Company’s Golden Gate Park performances, with doors opening at 10 p.m. and showtime at 11 p.m., making sure the music never stops.
Presales for Relix, Terrapin Family, and San Francisco Giants will begin Friday, June 27 at 10am PT with tickets going on sale to the general public on Monday, June 30 at 10am PT. A limited number of one and three day Terrapin Station Experience VIP packages that include a commemorative poster and laminate plus dedicated viewing area will also be available starting Friday, June 27 at 10am PT.
Pier 48 in Mission Rock is uniquely situated adjacent to Oracle Park and is the perfect canvas to be transformed into an immersive concert venue complete with vending village, state of the art production, and visuals.
The Heart of Town is produced by Terrapin Station Entertainment and Dayglo Presents, with a portion of proceeds supporting The Rex Foundation. Jonathan Shank & Peter Shapiro will serve as Executive Producers alongside Producer Molly Billmyreand Musical Director Grahame Lesh. Recently, Peter Shapiro and Grahame Lesh joined Jonathan Shank on the third season of The Jam, known for its deep-dive conversations into the heart of jam music and beyond.
“My family has recently talked about the Grateful Dead’s legacy as a grand old tree, still growing after 60 years. Its roots are deep in the earth of America’s musical history. Its trunk is the original members of the band, and its branches and leaves are all the musical offshoots and musicians who were and continue to be inspired by the music of the Grateful Dead. The Heart of Town is a celebration of that 60-year legacy, and I am honored to host this all-star celebration at Pier 48 in Mission Rock with all of these beautiful musicians - all of these branches on the tree,” said Grahame Lesh. “I’m so thrilled to be among the countless Deadheads flocking to beautiful San Francisco to celebrate 60 years of the Grateful Dead - the timeless music of my father Phil and his dear friends - in Golden Gate Park with Dead & Company. And I know that San Francisco will be filled with that music all weekend - I’m honored to contribute to that with all of my friends at The Heart of Town.”
“We’re proud to stand with our partners to present The Heart of Town at Pier 48,” said Larry Baer, President & CEO, San Francisco Giants. “Beyond an amazing celebration of music, it’s a gathering that embodies San Francisco’s enduring spirit. As Mission Rock takes shape as a vibrant destination for culture and connection, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Grahame Lesh, Relix, Terrapin, and Dayglo to bring such an incredible event to the city we love.”
“It’s an honor to open the doors at Pier 48 in Mission Rock alongside Dayglo and our partners at the Giants for this one-of-a-kind celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead during Golden Gate Park weekend,” said Terrapin Station Entertainment CEO Jonathan Shank. “We are excited to welcome the community to this very special three-day event featuring dozens of incredible artists led by the amazing Grahame Lesh. Let there be songs to fill the air!”
“The Grateful Dead were birthed in San Francisco 60 years ago, and The Heart of Town is about honoring that legacy — bringing people together through music and the spirit of the city where it all began. Having Grahame leading the charge with so many incredible musicians makes it magic— it’s the next generation carrying the torch and keeping the music alive,” shared Dayglo Presents Founder Peter Shapiro.
TICKET INFORMATION:
● Three-day passes will go on sale starting Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. PT.
● Daily passes will go on sale Monday, June 30 at 10 a.m. PT.
All passes can be purchased at sfgiants.com/heartoftown. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Rex Foundation, founded by the Grateful Dead in 1983 to proactively provide extensive community support to creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, July 31
● Doors: 7:00 p.m.
● Show: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1 & Saturday, August 2
● Doors: 10:00 p.m.
● Show: 11:00 p.m.
Grahame Lesh & Friends with special guests rotating throughout the weekend:
Adam Deitch, Alex Koford, Andy Frasco, Cody Dickinson, Cotter Ellis, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Duane Betts, Elliott Peck, Eric Krasno, Eric Coomes, Garrett Deloian, Griffin Goldsmith, Holly Bowling, Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jake Brownstein, Jake Peavy, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Jeremy Hoenig, John Lee Shannon, John Kadlecik, John Medeski, John Molo, JP McLean, Kanika Moore, Karina Rykman, Karl Denson, Leslie Mendelson, Luther Dickinson, Melvin Seals, Mikaela Davis, Natalie Cressman, Nathan Graham, Neal Francis, Nicki Bluhm, Pete Sears, Reed Mathis, Sam Grisman, Scott Law, Steve Molitz, Taylor Goldsmith, Tom Hamilton, Tony Hall, Trevor Weekz
