At Grateful Web, we honor Herb Greene—a visionary photographer whose lens captured the very soul of the counterculture era and the enduring spirit of the Grateful Dead. Herb’s work was much more than images on paper; it chronicled a transformative time in music and art. His photographs, from the intimate moments in his San Francisco home studio to the iconic hieroglyphic wall that became a symbol of psychedelic creativity, immortalized the energy, passion, and camaraderie of an era that continues to inspire.

Bob and Patti first played together in 1995 in a big band at San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium, doing arrangements of Grateful Dead music. That one performance made them know they had connected. They went on to separate projects, but their musical paths crossed again in the first months of Covid, which sent both looking for a musical relationship amid the isolation of the pandemic. Patti shared a CD of ragas that she had just recorded.

Grateful Web is pleased to shine the spotlight on Alan Gilman, a dedicated musician whose life journey has taken him from classical piano studies at the Juilliard School in New York to delivering mesmerizing lead guitar work in prominent Grateful Dead tribute bands. Balancing his dual roles as a skilled anesthesiologist and a sought-after “Jerry” on stage, Gilman embodies the passion, commitment, and pure joy that define the Grateful Dead community.

Rhino continues the career-spanning archival series honoring Robert Hunter's work as a solo artist with a deluxe reissue of his 1975 studio album, Tiger Rose. While Hunter is widely revered as the primary lyricist for the Grateful Dead, this series explores the depth of his solo work, offering a renewed appreciation for his exceptional artistry. 

Shakedown Vegas proudly announces the return of its celebrated free concert and vending series at Tuscany Suites & Casino, promising an even bigger and better experience than last year. Building on the success of the 2024 residency, Shakedown Vegas 2025 will feature a slightly larger outdoor footprint, more diverse vendor offerings, and a robust lineup of more than 40 local and out-of-state bands filling 80 distinct performance slots over the course of the residency.

A multigenerational lineup of Grateful Dead disciples and New Orleans music legends will come together on Thursday, May 1 at The Joy Theater for “A Dream We Dreamed: A New Orleans Tribute to Phil Lesh.” This special, one-night-only concert event will celebrate the spirit of Phil Lesh’s music and lasting influence, bringing together a roster of world-class musicians for an unforgettable performance.

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.