At the heart of the Grateful Dead community is an ethos defined by peace, love, and communal harmony—a spirit that took root in the 1960s counterculture of San Francisco. Deadheads embrace open-mindedness, empathy, and a willingness to explore and share new experiences, both musical and personal. Their gatherings emphasize acceptance, freedom of expression, and unity, reflecting the band’s improvisational artistry and refusal to conform to the rigid norms of the corporate music industry.

On March 14, 2025, in celebration of Lesh’s 85th birthday on March 15, the corner of Westchester Avenue and Broad Street - right outside the historic venue - will officially be renamed Phil Lesh Lane. Broad Street holds special significance as home to The Cap’s “Door 12” stage door – the very entrance Lesh used for 106 performances since 2012 and the spot where his tour bus was regularly parked.

Fugitiv Films, in collaboration with The Reel Blues Fest and Northern Light Productions, is pleased to announce the wide release of Bonnie Blue: James Cotton’s Life in the Blues. This riveting new documentary offers an intimate look at the life of James “Super Harp” Cotton (1935–2017), whose remarkable journey carried the blues from the post-Depression Mississippi Delta to the forefront of American music and beyond.

A Blues Legacy That Shaped American Music

Top-tier artists from the worlds of jam, funk, rock, and beyond will converge on the Ardmore Music Hall stage for two full nights of Unlimited Devotion: A Rex Foundation Fundraiser & Grateful Dead Celebration, happening on May 9 and 10.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Easy Jim live at 10 Mile Music Hall on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Doors will open at 8:00 pm, with the show starting at 8:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now at z2ent.com. This event is open to ages 18 and older, and general admission tickets are available.

Record Store Day—known worldwide as the annual celebration of independent record stores—returns on April 12, 2025, and this year’s lineup features an incredible array of special releases that are sure to excite fans of classic rock, jazz, and, of course, The Grateful Dead.

Dead & Company will launch a highly anticipated 18-show residency at Sphere next month, commemorating the band’s 10-year anniversary and paying homage to the Grateful Dead’s legendary 60-year journey. The run begins on March 20 and concludes on May 17, offering fans an immersive experience that promises to redefine live music celebrations.

Today, the Grateful Guitars Foundation (GGF), a 501(3)(c) 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, announces that they’ve added lauded guitarist, singer, songwriter Jason Sinay to their board. 

If ya mix some of Owlsey’s acid with a lil DNA from Jerry’s middle finger, you get Bertha. Or so Greeley Duvall described for us to open the evening of Bertha: Grateful Drag at Chicago's Thalia Hall on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
 

FJR Music Productions, LLC is proud to present The Grateful Camp Out—a three-day and three-night music and arts festival returning to the scenic Topsham Fairgrounds this August 15–18, 2025, with early entry on Thursday, August 14. Featuring an electrifying lineup of national and local bands, immersive visual arts, and a vibrant community atmosphere, The Grateful Camp Out promises to be this year’s cannot-miss summer celebration for music lovers of all ages.

A Stellar Musical Lineup