This month, the hallowed halls of the Kennedy Center got themselves a little shake, rattle, and roll as the 47th Annual Honors broadcast on CBS. On a night filled with pomp and circumstance, something altogether more cosmic entered the mix—our beloved Grateful Dead, riding the long, strange trip right into the arms of America’s cultural canon.

The 47th Kennedy Center Honors shone a spotlight on the best of American performing arts, celebrating the achievements of legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, iconic American rock band the Grateful Dead, blues-rock singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, jazz trumpeter and composer Arturo Sandoval, and the Apollo Theater — the first venue ever to receive the prestigious honor. The star-studded event, hosted by Queen Latifah, was taped on December 8 and will air on CBS on Sunday, December 22, at 8:30 p.m.

Rex Foundation is excited to announce that the auction for the Annual 2024 Benefit featuring Grammy-winning Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway is now live! This is a unique opportunity to bid on rare and exciting items, including exclusive memorabilia and extraordinary experiences, with all proceeds supporting Rex Foundation’s mission to make a positive impact through music, community engagement, and philanthropic initiatives.

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: