Grahame Lesh, son of the legendary Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh, is a gifted musician who has carved out his own space in the music world while continuing to honor his family’s rich legacy. A talented guitarist and vocalist, Grahame is perhaps best known as a founding member of the band Midnight North, among numerous other projects. Over the years, he has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including notable Grateful Dead alumni and musical icons.

Today, March 15th, 2025, the cosmic calendar turns to a date that holds both sweetness and melancholy—what would have been the 85th birthday of the inimitable Phil Lesh. Though he left our earthly stage last October, Phil’s spirit reverberates powerfully through the music world, a sonic beacon for those who seek magic in every note.

The Grateful Dead celebrates its diamond 60th anniversary this year with ENJOYING THE RIDE, a sweeping 60-CD collection that maps an epic cross-country road trip along the "Heady Highway" with stops at storied venues where the music, the moment, and the magic of the Grateful Dead reliably converged.

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.

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.

Following an unforgettable GRAMMY Week celebrating the legacy of The Grateful Dead, Bent River Records proudly releases “Box of Rain,” a heartfelt tribute to Phil Lesh and The Grateful Dead, featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon. This collaboration infuses the beloved classic with a fresh, roots-driven sound, blending MASSEY’s emotive style with Herman’s signature warmth.

Grahame Lesh & Friends announce UNBROKEN CHAIN: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh, taking place at The Capitol Theatre on March 14 and 15, 2025. The event, hosted by Grahame Lesh, commemorates what would have been Phil Lesh’s 85th birthday and will bring together a remarkable group of musicians and collaborators to honor his enduring musical legacy.

When Grateful Dead founding member and bassist extraordinaire Phil Lesh died last month on October 25, he left behind a legacy that will long be remembered and celebrated by a loving family, friends, and musical associates too numerous to count, and a global community of fans.

“They’re not the best at what they do. They’re the only ones that do what they do.”

Bill Graham’s famous observation in the 1970s about The Grateful Dead was certainly true at the time. In hindsight today, roughly fifty years after Graham’s renowned declaration (it’s difficult to pin down exactly when he said it), both the insinuation of the Dead’s supremacy and the certainty of their exclusivity are debatable.

The Livery, Benton Harbor’s premier live music venue, is known for hosting the best holiday events. This Halloween was set to be a live Dead party featuring South Bend’s own Grateful Dead cover band, the Happy Campers. However, the untimely passing of Phil Lesh transformed the celebration into a heartfelt farewell to honor his legacy.