A cavalcade of accomplished, like-minded musicians with connections to Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, and/or Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads nightclub appeared in San Francisco on July 31 for The Heart of Town, a four-hour, all-killer-no-filler tribute to Garcia, “GD60,” and the spirit of San Francisco.

For Grateful Web readers hungry for a new autumn adventure, let us point your compass toward Indiana—where the picking is sweet, the camping is easy, and the roots run deep. The First City Music Festival, returning September 25-27, 2025, in Vincennes, Indiana, has quietly grown into one of the Midwest’s most authentic, family friendly, and welcoming gatherings for fans of bluegrass, Americana, and folk-fusion sounds.

Fifty‑three summers in, RockyGrass Festival 2025 proved once again why this storied bluegrass music festival is the friendliest family reunion on Earth—only your cousins play twin fiddles, your auntie can shred a banjo break, and total strangers hand you a tube and drag you into the St. Vrain River for a cooldown between sets. Nestled in Lyons, Colorado, Planet Bluegrass wove legends, young guns, and barefoot toddlers into a single, sun‑splashed storyline. Here’s how RockyGrass 2025 unfurled, tarp run to starry finale.

Shoe Fest has announced the highly anticipated first round of artists for its 2025 event, promising an eclectic mix of legendary musicians, rising stars, and beloved returning acts. Scheduled for August 29-31, 2025, at Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See in Manteno, Illinois, Shoe Fest offers festival-goers an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and outdoor adventure.

For its third year, Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival returns to its beachfront location at Sandy Point State Park along the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland, on Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21, 2025. People from all over the region and across North America celebrate in this picturesque destination while listening to the finest music rooted in progressive bluegrass, improvisational jam, and American roots music.

Terrapin Crossroads and Paper Moon Presents are thrilled to announce the lineup for the upcoming Terrapin Roadshow in Monte Rio on May 31 & June 1, featuring an all-star cast of musicians dedicated to carrying on the spirit of the Grateful Dead. Taking the stage at Monte Rio Amphitheater are Grahame Lesh, Sam Grisman, Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz, Amy Helm, Jason Crosby, Ezra Lipp, and special guests.

Blue Ox Music Festival is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2025 lineup, set to take place June 26–28, 2025, at The Pines Music Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Over the course of three days, fans and families can immerse themselves in a rich celebration of roots music, outdoor adventure, and community spirit.

Z2 Entertainment proudly presents Sam Grisman Project, bringing their heartfelt tribute to the timeless music of Jerry Garcia & David Grisman to 10 Mile Music Hall on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Doors open at 8:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:30 PM.

Tickets go on sale Friday, February 21st at 10 AM. Get yours here.

Fur Peace Productions is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated 2025 Concert Series at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville, Ohio. After the sale of the Fur Peace Ranch and a long search for just the right new venue, we are delighted to bring world-class music back to Southeast Ohio in a setting that matches the friendly, intimate spirit of our original home.

Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Vince Herman, the charismatic frontman of Leftover Salmon, and Sam Grisman, son of legendary mandolinist David Grisman, bring their dynamic duo act to the Northeast! This mini-tour promises to be a captivating fusion of bluegrass, Americana, and roots-inspired improvisation, featuring two generations of masterful musicianship.