Grateful Dead

The Rex Foundation and The Jerry Garcia Family have announced that they will bring a cherished tradition to the virtual sphere for the first time with Daze Between. The inaugural livestream will feature nine days of exclusive musical performances and storytelling to celebrate the life and legacy of Jerry Garcia. The event marks 25 years since Garcia's passing and will run from August 1-9, 2020.

Sweet liberty! We're venturing into the depths of 80s Dead with the complete show from 4/20/84 at the Philadelphia Civic Center and we're placing bets you'll think this one is more than fine. A strong contender for our mega 30 TRIPS AROUND THE SUN boxed set, 4/20/84 missed the cut by virtue of its setlist being a wee bit too similar to the years before and after. As DAVE'S PICKS VOLUME 35, it's found its time to shine.

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According to Full Moonalice legend, social distancing and face masks are the new normal. They may be temporary, but the duration of that temporary is unknown.

Billboard #1 charting reggae-rock band Roots of Creation has returned with their new music video "Casey Jones," an infectious revival of the Grateful Dead classic.

"Casey Jones" tells the tale of a locomotive engineer who became a folk hero after his death in a train crash in 1900. Filmed between the East and West Coasts, the video celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original Grateful Dead release and showcases iconic locations in NYC and Los Angeles.

Psychedelic roots rock outfit Sleepy Gaucho performed a live rendition of the Dead's “Friend of the Devil” for their recently released Hear Here Presents session. The band's mellow twang blends seamlessly with the classic Garcia/Hunter composition.

Molly Tuttle has released her cover of Grateful Dead’s “Standing On The Moon.” The new song, which features Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes on background vocals, is joined by a hypnotizing companion visual and will appear on Tuttle’s forthcoming record, … but i’d rather be with you, available everywhere Friday, August 28 via Compass Records. 

WATCH “STANDING ON THE MOON”

Tonight, July 8th, The Disco Biscuits will air their performance from Red Rocks with Mickey Hart and Billy Kreutzman on Nugs.net at 8:30 PM EST. The famed three-set show, dubbed Bisco Inferno, was filmed at the legendary venue and will air for one time only. The band has also announced a special merchandise collection for the performance that combines many of their classical components with the aesthetic of the Grateful Dead, which is being sold exclusively at Hiline Merchandise.

If you ever wanted to rock Bill Kreutzmann’s art on your sleeve or grab some rare 7 Walkers gear, your time is now! EVERYTHING in the store is now just $10 with ALL profits to be donated to Backline. This the last chance for these limited edition merch items! http://billkreutzmann.com/mercantile

Paying homage to Grateful Dead's enduring Bertha skull and rose imagery, the latest line showcases funky embroidered patches and tie-dye colorways. Sanuk's classic styles, including the Yoga Sling 2, Beer Cozy and Donna and Vagabond Sidewalk Surfer models, feature new patterns and colors, and joining the collaboration's stacked set list is Sanuk's Puff N Chill style, perfect for jamming out and keeping feet cozy. Retail prices range from $32-70.

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Wave that flag! For the first time ever, FANS will rebroadcast the final three shows of Fare Thee Well from JULY 3, 4, and 5, 2015, on SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2020. Fare Thee Well marked the final time in history that Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann would share the stage together.

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