Jerry Garcia

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.

Get ready to celebrate the spirit and music of Jerry Garcia with The Garcia Project on their upcoming Days Between Tour from August 1st to August 11th! This tour is more than just a series of concerts—it's a heartfelt homage to Jerry Garcia's legacy and the profound impact he had on generations of music lovers.

Baseball fans and music lovers, get ready for an unforgettable summer experience! This July and August, we are thrilled to announce Jerry Garcia Tribute Nights at five of America’s iconic ballparks. This unique series of events will blend the excitement of Major League Baseball with the timeless music of Jerry Garcia, all while supporting a noble cause. A portion of the proceeds from each event will benefit the Rex Foundation, continuing Garcia's legacy of philanthropy and community support.

The Oakland A's have generously donated this ONCE IN A LIFETIME fan opportunity during Jerry Night on July 5! The Ceremonial First Pitch takes place right before the start of the game, where you will enjoy the unique experience of throwing out the First Pitch from the pitcher's mound.

Prize also includes:

Like A Rose: A Tribute to The Jerry Garcia Band with Heart & Soul, is back for a rare appearance on Sunday afternoon July 28th at Ivy Room in the East Bay. Staying true to the African-American Spiritual Roots of the JGB songbook is what Like a Rose is about, and they approach the material with reverence and passion. 4 pm Matine.

Fans of the Grateful Dead and baseball enthusiasts alike are in for a special treat! Join the fun for Jerry Garcia Night and celebrate the life and music of the legendary Bay Area musician. Purchase a special ticket package that includes a one-of-a-kind corduroy hat, exclusive access to a pregame concert featuring Stu Allen and Mars Hotel, and a ticket to the game against the Orioles later that evening.

Today, we celebrate the birth of a man who was the quiet, steady pulse behind some of the most beloved music in American history. John Kahn, born on this day, was not just a bassist; he was the heartbeat of Jerry Garcia's myriad musical endeavors, the unassuming yet indispensable presence that grounded Garcia's flights of fancy.

The Garcia Project, renowned as the “DSO of JGB” by fans, is set to embark on a groundbreaking tour. For the first time ever, the band will recreate an actual four-night run of the Jerry Garcia Band, featuring a different classic setlist from a show performed between 1976 – 1995 each night. Tickets for the tour, spanning June 6 – 9, are now on sale at thegarciaproject.com.

As Grateful Dead and Dead & Company fans flock to Las Vegas for Dead & Company’s “Dead Forever – Live at Sphere” residency, they may be surprised to run into the late, great Jerry Garcia…Well, an incredibly lifelike figure anyway.

As a tribute to the iconic songwriter, lead guitarist and lead singer of Grateful Dead, artist Larry “Rubber” Torro has sculpted and unveiled a life-size, lifelike statue currently on display at Animazing Gallery at The Palazzo Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

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