Grateful Dead

They’re not the best at what they do. They’re the only ones that do what they do.”

Bill Graham’s famous observation in the 1970s about The Grateful Dead was certainly true at the time. In hindsight today, roughly fifty years after Graham’s renowned declaration (it’s difficult to pin down exactly when he said it), both the insinuation of the Dead’s supremacy and the certainty of their exclusivity are debatable.

The Livery, Benton Harbor’s premier live music venue, is known for hosting the best holiday events. This Halloween was set to be a live Dead party featuring South Bend’s own Grateful Dead cover band, the Happy Campers. However, the untimely passing of Phil Lesh transformed the celebration into a heartfelt farewell to honor his legacy.

In the swirling, technicolor maelstrom that was Haight-Ashbury, there was a bassline. It wasn’t just any bassline, mind you. It was Phil Lesh’s—an intricate, weaving, electrified pulse that felt more like the heartbeat of the universe than just another instrument in a band. Now that pulse, that cosmic conductor, has drifted into the great unknown.

Tunnel Records and CinemaSF are excited to announce a spooktacular evening of Grateful Dead music on Halloween night at the iconic 4 Star Theater! Presenting West Marin Grateful Dead Appreciation Society Band featuring an all-star lineup including Alex Bleeker, Andrew Brennan, Danny Vitali, Nick Aives, Dylan Squires, Jeff Manson, and Carol Ann Krueger.

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The Grateful Guitars Foundation (GGF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that obtains world-class musical instruments for talented players who seek to carry on the tradition of jam band music into the 21st century and beyond, has announced that it will gift the legendary musician Steve Kimock with a recreation of Jerry Garcia’s Wolf guitar during his band Zero’s 40th-anniversary shows at Petaluma’s Mystic Theater on November 8 and 9.

Our interview with Dogs In A Pile (DIAP) guitarist Jimmy Law takes us through his musical beginnings, deeply rooted in the vibrant scene of Asbury Park, New Jersey. From picking up a guitar at a young age, influenced by his father's love for the Grateful Dead, to forming bonds with fellow musicians, Jimmy's story proves the power of connection through music.

MusiCares is thrilled to announce the Grateful Dead as the 2025 Persons of the Year, honoring the legendary band on their monumental 60th anniversary. This recognition celebrates the immense musical and philanthropic contributions of original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bobby Weir. The evening will also feature heartfelt posthumous tributes to the beloved Jerry Garcia.

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Get ready to embark on a transcendent musical journey as Mr. Hat Presents proudly brings you "One More Saturday Night in Sugartown—A Grateful Dead Dance Party!" Join us on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at Toot's Tavern for an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless music of the Grateful Dead, performed by two exceptional bands: Dead Roses and It Was Dead When I Got Here.


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Bill Kreutzmann, renowned drummer of the iconic Grateful Dead, is set to bring an unforgettable musical experience to the Porter Pavilion on Kauai's North Shore. The "Mahalo Dead" concert series will take place over three nights on November 22, 23, and 24.

Ticket Sales: Tickets go on sale this Friday, October 18, at 10:00 AM Hawaiian Time (1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern).

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It’s almost certain that no musical act in history has produced as many “cover” bands as the Grateful Dead. In nearly every major city in America, as well as countless smaller towns and rural communities, Dead cover bands regularly celebrate the music of that storied band. Some are long-established lineups of cats who gather regularly down under the stars; some are catch-as-catch-can pick-up bands.