Grateful Dead

On December 1, 1979, the Grateful Dead graced the stage of the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, delivering a performance that has since become a cherished gem among fans. This show captures the band at a transitional period, with keyboardist Brent Mydland solidifying his role and bringing new energy to the ensemble. The night was a blend of classic tunes, exploratory jams, and moments of pure musical magic.


Set 1:

    "Jack Straw"

Hitting shelves this November, Gratefully Tattooed is an extraordinary new coffee table book that celebrates the enduring bond between the Grateful Dead’s iconic artwork and the fans who have immortalized it in ink. Produced by acclaimed San Francisco tattoo artist Salem Ofa, owner of Eye of the Tiger Tattoo, this stunning 208-page hardcover volume showcases hundreds of tattoos inspired by the legendary band’s imagery, bridging the worlds of music, art, and fandom.

It’s about time an adventurous group of talented, open-minded individuals gave the good ol’ Grateful Dead’s music a fresh, vibrant makeover. BERTHA: Grateful Drag has added a joyous splash of color to one of the most cherished musical catalogs in existence. The timeless music of the Grateful Dead is now being presented with all the sparkle and wonder it deserves. As far as we know, BERTHA is the only Grateful Dead drag tribute band in our galaxy—though who’s to say what might be happening elsewhere?

Step right up, folks, and dive into the kaleidoscope vortex where music, mischief, and magic collide—Len Dell’Amico’s long-awaited memoir, FRIEND OF THE DEVIL, is set to pull back the curtain on his 11-year odyssey inside the wild, untamed world of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead.

Bruce Hornsby—master of keys, conjurer of melodies, keeper of smiles. Seventy revolutions around the sun for this Virginia-born troubadour whose hands have not merely played the piano but wove dreams into chords, lifting souls from sea to sky. On this day, we pause to celebrate the man, the music, and the stories he’s spun like gold through decades of musical alchemy.

On Wednesday, November 13, Bob Weir and The Wolf Bros, complete with the horn section known as The Wolf Pack, brought their stripped-down renditions of the Grateful Dead catalog to the historic Cincinnati Music Hall. This show, however, was unlike any prior Wolf Bros concerts in previous tours. The band was joined by the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, led by conductor John Morris Russell, in an elegant evening of classical renditions of Weir’s familiar tunes.

The Grateful Dead and Rhino Records are thrilled to announce the Dave’s Picks 2025 Subscription, offering a full year of exclusive live Grateful Dead recordings at an unbeatable price. With Early Bird Pricing set at $99.98, this subscription includes all four numbered, limited-edition releases for 2025, featuring a minimum of 13 CDs, plus the highly coveted subscriber-only bonus disc.

Subscriptions are limited to 25,000 and include:

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When Grateful Dead founding member and bassist extraordinaire Phil Lesh died last month on October 25, he left behind a legacy that will long be remembered and celebrated by a loving family, friends, and musical associates too numerous to count, and a global community of fans.

Duane Allman—a name that reverberates through the hollows and hills of rock and roll, a soul whose fingers danced and spoke on the frets of life itself. Today, on November 20th, we at Grateful Dead celebrate the birthday of a man whose playing wasn't just technical mastery; it was a genuine expression of a restless, radiant spirit, a luminary who sought not the spotlight but the sweet harmony of souls communing together in music.

Join us for an extraordinary evening of music, history, and celebration at The Closing of Winterland—a rare screening commemorating the legendary Grateful Dead concert that marked the final performance at San Francisco’s Winterland Arena. This special event, hosted by Bob Barsotti of the Bill Graham Memorial Foundation, promises to bring the magic of New Year’s Eve 1978 back to life.

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