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?

The music and cultural landscape is set to shift dramatically with the arrival of BERTHA, the world’s first Grateful Drag band. This all-star ensemble of queer and allied talent from East Nashville is pioneering a spectacular blend of music, performance art, and activism, all while donning wigs and full drag. The group has announced an eagerly awaited performance at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, November 21, 2024.