On the occasion of Jerry Garcia's birthday, renowned musician David Grisman reflects on his late friend and musical collaborator. Grisman recalls Garcia as a uniquely talented musician, artist, and human being with a kind soul— and a great friend. Their friendship began 60 years ago at a Bill Monroe show at Sunset Park in West Grove, PA, where both traveled—Garcia, notably, from much farther—to see the Father of Bluegrass music. This meeting marked the start of a deep personal and musical relationship.

BERTHA: Grateful Drag, the world's first all-drag Grateful Dead tribute band, recently played their first festival—the 2024 Newport Folk Festival. Grateful Web had the opportunity to learn more about them.

GW: How did you come up with the idea?

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and political engagement at the "Deadheads for Kamala" virtual event! On Tuesday, August 13, from 8:00 to 10:00 PM EDT, Deadheads and music lovers alike will gather online to celebrate the legendary Jerry Garcia's birthday and rally support for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign.

The Grateful Dead's 1978 Spring Tour was more than just a peak of its post-hiatus period; it forever redefined the band's concert experience by establishing "Drums" and "Space" as regular live segments. An upcoming boxed set includes eight shows from the start of that historic tour, capturing the early days of these second-set traditions.

Renowned Grateful Dead drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mickey Hart, in collaboration with Terrapin Station Entertainment, is thrilled to announce a special art exhibit and digital auction. The event celebrates their involvement in the Dead & Co. Dead Forever Experience and honors Jerry Garcia’s birthday on August 1st.

On a cool and windy but exquisitely sunny day, just a short jaunt from the Terrapin Crossroads nightclub and restaurant presided over by Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh from 2012 to 2022, a similar collective of staff and musicians offered their third “Sunday Daydream” on July 21, along the San Pablo Bay in San Rafael, Calif.

Terrapin Crossroads is delighted to announce the full lineup and further details for Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 on August 18 at McNears Beach in San Rafael. Inspired by the many incredible outdoor shows at Marin County’s legendary Terrapin Crossroads, Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 will feature a headlining set by Phil Lesh & Friends (with Taylor Goldsmith, Stu Allen, Holly Bowling, Griffin Goldsmith, Natalie Cressman, and Grahame Lesh). The complete Vol.

Jerry Day, the annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of Jerry Garcia, returns for its 22nd year on August 3rd, 2024. This year marks what would have been Jerry Garcia's 82nd birthday, and the festivities will take place at the iconic Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park.

Confirmed Artists:

    Melvin Seals & JGB
    Stu Allen & Mars Hotel
    Grahame Lesh, Elliott Peck & Alex Jordan (Acoustic)

On this day, July 20th, 2024, we gather to honor the incandescent spirit of Carlos Santana, a beacon in the world of music whose fiery guitar licks have ignited souls for decades. A maestro of the six-string, Santana's journey is a mesmerizing odyssey that spans continents and transcends time. His musical career, a sprawling landscape of sound and emotion, is adorned with moments that shimmer like stars in the vast cosmos.

Look out Big Boss Man, Pigpen's on the loose!