Shakedown Street

One of the longest running Grateful Dead tribute bands in the world, Shakedown Street, makes its home in and around the Rocky Mountain region of North America. Spawned from jam sessions at the Ancient Mariner bar in Manitou Springs, Colorado in 1987, Shakedown Street quickly grew in popularity, and garnered a legion of loyal fans who refer to themselves as "Shakeheads". In a few short years, throngs of "Shakeheads" could be found on the highways and byways of the Rocky Mountains, making their way to another Shakedown Street show.

One of the longest running Grateful Dead tribute bands in the world, Shakedown Street, makes its home in and around the Rocky Mountain region of North America. Spawned from jam sessions at the Ancient Mariner bar in Manitou Springs, Colorado in 1987, Shakedown Street quickly grew in popularity, and garnered a legion of loyal fans who refer to themselves as "Shakeheads".

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Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Shakedown Street Performs 7/8/78 – Red Rocks at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, July 11th, 2015. Tickets are on sale now for $12.50 advanced or $15 day of show.

JULY 8TH, 1978 – RED ROCKS IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS AND RECOGNIZED GRATEFUL DEAD PERFORMANCES ON THE ROCKS! JOIN US FOR A NIGHT TO RE-LIVE THE MEMORIES!!!

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Shakedown Street Performing 5/8/77 with Special Guests at the Fox Theatre on Friday, May 8th, 2015. Tickets are on sale March 20th for $12.50 advanced or $15 day of show.

THE GRATEFUL DEAD’S MAY 8TH 1977 BARTON HALL, CORNELL UNIVERSITY SHOW IS DEBATEBLY ONE OF THE GREATEST DEAD PERFORMANCES OF ALL TIME! CATCH THE SAME SHOW 38 YEARS LATER WITH SHAKEDOWN STREET AT THE FOX!!!

Shakedown Street with Melvin Seals | Tore Up Over You | Fox Theater

Boulder Theater is proud to present Shakedown Street and DeadPhish Orchestra to the Boulder Theater on Friday, May 9, 2014.  Tickets are on sale now for $12.50 general admission.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Shakedown Street performing Friday the 13th, 1987 – Greek Theatre, Berkley, California to the Boulder Theater on Friday, September 13th, 2013.  Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, August 16th for $12.50 general admission.One of the longest running Grateful Dead tribute bands in the world, Shakedown Street, makes its home in and around the Rocky Mountain region of North America.

While every state has their bevy of Grateful Dead cover bands, Colorado is proud to put Shakedown Street at the top of their list. Playing shows all over the Front Range and Rocky Mountains, they’ve built themselves into the beloved act they are today. Even Rob Eaton of Dark Star Orchestra plays with members on occasion when jamming around Colorado.

This is Dylan Muhlberg of Grateful Web here with legendary organ and piano man Melvin Seals. Melvin has been a strong presence in American Rock and Soul music for well over thirty years. He was tapped by Jerry Garcia to join his band in 1980 and remained a member for the rest of the band's thirteen-year tenure. We are so thrilled to have you with us, Melvin.

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