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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.

On this November day, as twilight kisses the horizon, we gather our thoughts to celebrate the legendary Coleman Hawkins—a maestro whose breath transformed brass into poetry. He wasn't just a man with a saxophone; he was a conjurer of emotions, a voyager navigating the uncharted waters of jazz.

Dark Star Orchestra is thrilled to announce that the Cosmic New Year’s Run just got even bigger! By popular demand, they’ve added two more shows to the celebratory run, returning to the legendary Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, on Friday, January 3, 2025, and Saturday, January 4, 2025.

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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Dogs in a Pile (DIAP) have announced an additional 11 dates to complete their 2025 Winter Tour slate. These new dates will follow their previous 12 performances across the West, covering Arizona, California, Washington, and Oregon.

Phish is proud to announce the release of two archival shows this Thursday on LivePhish.com, with net proceeds supporting hurricane recovery efforts in the southeastern United States. Proceeds from the releases will be donated to local non-profits working on recovery efforts in western North Carolina and the west coast of Florida, communities deeply affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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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.

Award-winning indie documentary Roadie: My Documentary—a film by TJ Hoffmann and Andy Strohl—is celebrating its 5th anniversary and is now available for viewing on Amazon Prime. Prime members can watch the film for free here, while others can watch or purchase it for a nominal fee. Roadie: My Documentary is also available on additional platforms, which can be found here.

Acclaimed California rock band Dawes are giving fans an early holiday gift with today’s premiere of their very special new single, “Christmas Tree in the Window,” available everywhere now on Dead Ringers via Secretly Canadian Distribution

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Happy Curmudgeons, the Michigan-based band celebrated for their soulful blend of classic rock and the improvisational energy of jam bands, are proud to unveil their latest album, 2nd Chances. Drawing inspiration from iconic acts such as the Grateful Dead, Phish, Widespread Panic, The Allman Brothers Band, and Blind Melon, Happy Curmudgeons craft a sound that is both timeless and electrifying—an irresistible fusion of heartfelt melodies, extended jams, and raw live energy.

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