The Infamous Stringdusters should be way more famous.

Not to say they haven’t earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy win for Best Bluegrass Album in 2018. The quintet also tops the bill at many string-based festivals. While perhaps not yet a “household name” in the bluegrass pantheon, the Stringdusters may be the worst-kept secret in the genre.

The music of The Grateful Dead will once again ring across Europe with Dark Star Orchestra crossing the Atlantic for four live events this September.

Jerry Garcia's impact on bluegrass music will be on full display for the next two years at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro, Kentucky. The exhibit, called Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey, opened on March 28, 2024, with a historic weekend of music, panel discussions, documentary screenings, and other festivities honoring the late Garcia's career.

Guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has announced the debut of his latest project, "Stanley Plays The Dead," a band formed out of Jordan's deep respect and admiration for the Grateful Dead and their legendary guitarist Jerry Garcia. The band has just released a captivating rendition of "Eyes of the World," a classic from the Grateful Dead's 1973 album Wake of the Flood. Fans can view the mesmerizing performance here.

50 years ago, the Grateful Dead were cooking with gas. It was spring 1974, the band had successfully emerged from a series of hectic, harrowing times, and would soon follow their transformative Wake Of The Flood with the second acclaimed album release on their very own Grateful Dead Records: From The Mars Hotel.

With the FROM THE MARS HOTEL (50TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION) 3CD set and high-definition download, we're going to give you the best of both roads. First, the straight path of the original release, primed to pristine condition with newly remastered audio by GRAMMY®️ Award-winning engineer David Glasser, Plangent Processes tape restoration and speed correction. Then we'll diverge to the road less traveled where the real adventure begins with demos of "China Doll" and "Wave That Flag" – the song that became "U.S.

Stella Blue’s Band is excited to announce the fifth annual Free Dead in the Park concert, benefiting Riverkeeper, and presented by The Capitol Theatre and RYTHM Cannabis. Following in the footsteps of the Grateful Dead more than 50 years ago, Stella Blue’s Band will take the stage at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park, New York City, at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, May 14.

Renowned guitarist Stanley Jordan has announced the formation of his latest project, a four-piece ensemble titled "Stanley Plays The Dead." This new venture aims to pay homage to the iconic sounds of the Grateful Dead, particularly celebrating the legendary Jerry Garcia's influential guitar work. Known for his eclectic musical taste, Jordan's exploration into the realm of the Grateful Dead aligns perfectly with his diverse array of influences, ranging from classical and rock to world music and Americana.

Under the enchanting lights of the Capitol Theatre, Phil Lesh & Friends embarked on a journey that redefined the very essence of a live music experience. This wasn't merely a concert; it was a bridge between epochs, a melding of the Grateful Dead's storied past with glimpses of a boundless future. The lineup, starring Phil Lesh, Grahame Lesh, Amy Helm, Jason Crosby, Daniel Donato, and John Molo, didn't just perform—they created an aura of enchantment that enveloped everyone present.

Today, March 18th, 2024, we celebrate the birthday of Wilson Pickett, a towering figure in the realms of soul and R&B music. As we pay homage to Pickett on behalf of Grateful Web, we dive into the profound influence he has had on the musical landscape, including his unexpected ties to the Grateful Dead, his contributions to the Motown sound, and the enduring legacy of his work that continues to inspire and captivate.