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Four years before Grateful Dead's birth, lyricist Robert Hunter was taking notes on Jerry Garcia

The discovery of Robert Hunter's manuscript sheds new light on the early days of the Grateful Dead and its cultural impact.

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6 days ago

San Francisco

SF Street Jerry Garcia Grew Up On Will Be Renamed Jerry Garcia Street'

San Francisco has renamed Harrington Street to Jerry Garcia Street in honor of the Grateful Dead guitarist's childhood home.

5 days ago

San Francisco

'Jerry Garcia Street': Tiny SF street renamed to honor Grateful Dead star

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors renamed Harrington Street to 'Jerry Garcia Street' to honor the Grateful Dead frontman who grew up nearby.

LA Dodgers

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Grateful Dead's longtime videographer reflects on his wild ride' with Jerry Garcia

Len Dell'Amico's memoir details his spiritual friendship with Jerry Garcia, portraying him as a wise figure who rejected the excesses of rock stardom.

Writing

Four years before Grateful Dead's birth, lyricist Robert Hunter was taking notes on Jerry Garcia

The discovery of Robert Hunter's manuscript sheds new light on the early days of the Grateful Dead and its cultural impact.

fromsfist.com

6 days ago

San Francisco

SF Street Jerry Garcia Grew Up On Will Be Renamed Jerry Garcia Street'

San Francisco has renamed Harrington Street to Jerry Garcia Street in honor of the Grateful Dead guitarist's childhood home.

5 days ago

San Francisco

'Jerry Garcia Street': Tiny SF street renamed to honor Grateful Dead star

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors renamed Harrington Street to 'Jerry Garcia Street' to honor the Grateful Dead frontman who grew up nearby.

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San Francisco Giants

Grateful Dead releases absolutely massive 60-disc boxed set

Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary celebrated with a 60-CD boxed set of live performances.

Over 450 tracks of unreleased music from 25 years of concerts included.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

LA Dodgers

The Grateful Dead Celebrate 60th Anniversary With Huge Box Set

The Grateful Dead are releasing a 60-CD box set to celebrate their 60th anniversary, featuring live performances from 1969 to 1994.

Miscellaneous

Grateful Dead shares bonus footage to celebrate 50th anniversary of iconic S.F. shows

The Grateful Dead's 50th anniversary celebration features newly released footage from their 1974 Winterland shows, enhancing the legacy of the iconic band.

1 week ago

San Francisco

It's high time San Jose recognize site of historic Grateful Dead show

San Jose was the birthplace of the Grateful Dead's iconic name and first concert on December 4, 1965.

San Francisco Giants

Grateful Dead releases absolutely massive 60-disc boxed set

Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary celebrated with a 60-CD boxed set of live performances.

Over 450 tracks of unreleased music from 25 years of concerts included.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

LA Dodgers

The Grateful Dead Celebrate 60th Anniversary With Huge Box Set

The Grateful Dead are releasing a 60-CD box set to celebrate their 60th anniversary, featuring live performances from 1969 to 1994.

Miscellaneous

Grateful Dead shares bonus footage to celebrate 50th anniversary of iconic S.F. shows

The Grateful Dead's 50th anniversary celebration features newly released footage from their 1974 Winterland shows, enhancing the legacy of the iconic band.

1 week ago

San Francisco

It's high time San Jose recognize site of historic Grateful Dead show

San Jose was the birthplace of the Grateful Dead's iconic name and first concert on December 4, 1965.

more#anniversary

fromsfist.com

3 weeks ago

Toronto startup

Day Around the Bay: Chevron Lays Off 600 Employees at San Ramon Headquarters

The first Grateful Dead concert poster from 1965 is auctioning for $10,000.

Chevron has laid off 600 workers, anticipating more layoffs ahead.

Political tensions intensify with Dr. Mehmet Oz's Senate confirmation.

Tariff-related layoffs affect nearly 1,000 Stellantis workers in the Midwest.

Chicago

fromEater Chicago

Take a Trip Through The New Jerry Garcia-Inspired Jazz Club in Chicago

Garcia's Jazz Club offers a modern experience for music fans while avoiding typical Grateful Dead-themed clichés.

#dead--company

Review: Dead & Company wrap up weekend 1 with more Phil Lesh tributes

Dead & Company delivered a powerful show at their Sphere residency, captivating fans with a mix of classic songs and stunning visuals.

Miscellaneous

Dead & Company announce new Sphere residency in Las Vegas

Dead & Company will perform an 18-show residency at Sphere, marking their 10th anniversary with new visuals and innovative interactions.

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco Giants

Review Dead & Company kicks off 2nd Sphere residency in Las Vegas

Dead & Company kicked off their residency at the Sphere with a unique and immersive visual experience that celebrates their roots in San Francisco.

NYC music

Review: Dead & Company bounce back with vastly superior Night 2 show

Dead & Company demonstrated remarkable improvement in their Friday show, showcasing high-energy performances that outshone their previous night's lackluster effort.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Miscellaneous

Dead & Company announce 2025 residency at Sphere in Las Vegas

Dead & Company will hold a special anniversary residency in Las Vegas in 2025. Tickets for the shows will be on sale starting December 2023.

Miscellaneous

Dead & Company release coffee table photo book

Dead & Company has released a coffee table photo book featuring over 400 images from their touring years, celebrating the band's legacy for fans.

Review: Dead & Company wrap up weekend 1 with more Phil Lesh tributes

Dead & Company delivered a powerful show at their Sphere residency, captivating fans with a mix of classic songs and stunning visuals.

Miscellaneous

Dead & Company announce new Sphere residency in Las Vegas

Dead & Company will perform an 18-show residency at Sphere, marking their 10th anniversary with new visuals and innovative interactions.

fromThe Mercury News

San Francisco Giants

Review Dead & Company kicks off 2nd Sphere residency in Las Vegas

Dead & Company kicked off their residency at the Sphere with a unique and immersive visual experience that celebrates their roots in San Francisco.

NYC music

Review: Dead & Company bounce back with vastly superior Night 2 show

Dead & Company demonstrated remarkable improvement in their Friday show, showcasing high-energy performances that outshone their previous night's lackluster effort.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Miscellaneous

Dead & Company announce 2025 residency at Sphere in Las Vegas

Dead & Company will hold a special anniversary residency in Las Vegas in 2025. Tickets for the shows will be on sale starting December 2023.

Miscellaneous

Dead & Company release coffee table photo book

Dead & Company has released a coffee table photo book featuring over 400 images from their touring years, celebrating the band's legacy for fans.

I'm Jealous of My Autistic Son

Rediscovering music can provide joy and connection during difficult times, especially for families with unique challenges.

Phil Lesh obituary

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing and songwriting were crucial to the Grateful Dead's improvisational music style and legacy in rock history.

Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh has died at age 84

Phil Lesh, iconic bassist of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.

Miscellaneous

Grateful Dead members had planned 60th anniversary reunion prior to Phil Lesh's passing

The surviving members of Grateful Dead reconsider reunion plans due to Phil Lesh's recent passing, reflecting on past collaborations and future opportunities.

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San Francisco Giants

Grateful Dead founding member Bobby Weir looks forward to dying: 'Best reward'

Bobby Weir expresses acceptance towards mortality and looks forward to death as a reward for a life well-lived.

fromPsychology Today

I'm Jealous of My Autistic Son

Rediscovering music can provide joy and connection during difficult times, especially for families with unique challenges.

Phil Lesh obituary

Phil Lesh's innovative bass playing and songwriting were crucial to the Grateful Dead's improvisational music style and legacy in rock history.

Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh has died at age 84

Phil Lesh, iconic bassist of the Grateful Dead, has passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.

Miscellaneous

Grateful Dead members had planned 60th anniversary reunion prior to Phil Lesh's passing

The surviving members of Grateful Dead reconsider reunion plans due to Phil Lesh's recent passing, reflecting on past collaborations and future opportunities.

fromNew York Post

San Francisco Giants

Grateful Dead founding member Bobby Weir looks forward to dying: 'Best reward'

Bobby Weir expresses acceptance towards mortality and looks forward to death as a reward for a life well-lived.

more#music

Exercise

Embrace the Bob Weir Exercise Regime

Bob Weir, at 77, is voted the most swoll man in rock and roll, embracing fitness through barefoot running.

He emphasizes grounding and meditation as key components of his new fitness regime.

Dogfish Head Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery launches Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale as part of a longstanding collaboration with the band.

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Bicycling

Watch Your Speed on Retrospec's Grateful Dead Collection of ebikes, Adult, and Kids' Bikes

Retrospec launched a collection of bikes and paddleboards celebrating the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary.

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Miscellaneous

Celebrate Grateful Dead Vibes with Knockaround's Latest Sunglasses Collaboration | stupidDOPE

The Knockaround x Grateful Dead Collection merges iconic art and practical design in sunglasses appealing to music fans and festival-goers.

Beer

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Dogfish Head Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery launches Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale as part of a longstanding collaboration with the band.

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Bicycling

Watch Your Speed on Retrospec's Grateful Dead Collection of ebikes, Adult, and Kids' Bikes

Retrospec launched a collection of bikes and paddleboards celebrating the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary.

fromstupidDOPE

Miscellaneous

Celebrate Grateful Dead Vibes with Knockaround's Latest Sunglasses Collaboration | stupidDOPE

The Knockaround x Grateful Dead Collection merges iconic art and practical design in sunglasses appealing to music fans and festival-goers.

Grateful Dead Releasing 60-CD Box Set for 60th Anniversary, Share Live Songs

This album showcases the Grateful Dead's legendary live performances across various venues and years.

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Music

Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Dies at 84

Phil Lesh, the iconic bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away peacefully at 84, surrounded by family and filled with love.

fromOpen Culture

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Online learning

The Night When Miles Davis Opened for the Grateful Dead (1970)

Miles Davis and the Grateful Dead's 1970 Fillmore West collaboration symbolized a unique fusion of jazz and rock during a transformative cultural era.

Silicon Valley

San Jose Needs to Claim Its Proper Place in Rock History

Menlo Park has a stronger historical connection to the Grateful Dead than San Jose, but the latter can still enhance its recognition.

fromPitchfork

Grateful Dead Releasing 60-CD Box Set for 60th Anniversary, Share Live Songs

This album showcases the Grateful Dead's legendary live performances across various venues and years.

Music

fromPitchfork

Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh Dies at 84

Phil Lesh, the iconic bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away peacefully at 84, surrounded by family and filled with love.

fromOpen Culture

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Online learning

The Night When Miles Davis Opened for the Grateful Dead (1970)

Miles Davis and the Grateful Dead's 1970 Fillmore West collaboration symbolized a unique fusion of jazz and rock during a transformative cultural era.

Silicon Valley

San Jose Needs to Claim Its Proper Place in Rock History

Menlo Park has a stronger historical connection to the Grateful Dead than San Jose, but the latter can still enhance its recognition.

A lost manuscript explores the origins of the Grateful Dead

Robert Hunter's 'The Silver Snarling Trumpet' offers glimpses of his early life and the genesis of creativity alongside Jerry Garcia.

The book was initially an unfinished manuscript transformed into a memoir by Hunter's widow for publication.

SF music

fromwww.ocregister.com

A lost manuscript explores the origins of the Grateful Dead

The Silver Snarling Trumpet is a poetic memoir capturing Robert Hunter's formative years alongside Jerry Garcia during a transformative time in American culture.

SF music

fromThe Mercury News

A lost manuscript explores the origins of the Grateful Dead

Robert Hunter's 'The Silver Snarling Trumpet' offers glimpses of his early life and the genesis of creativity alongside Jerry Garcia.

The book was initially an unfinished manuscript transformed into a memoir by Hunter's widow for publication.

SF music

fromwww.ocregister.com

A lost manuscript explores the origins of the Grateful Dead

The Silver Snarling Trumpet is a poetic memoir capturing Robert Hunter's formative years alongside Jerry Garcia during a transformative time in American culture.

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#musicares

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East Bay (California)

Dave Matthews, Norah Jones, Sammy Hagar in lineup for Grateful Dead MusiCares tribute concert

The 2025 MusiCares concert will honor the Grateful Dead and aim to aid wildfire victims in Los Angeles.

Miscellaneous

Bay Area rock icons to perform at historic Grateful Dead tribute concert

MusiCares will honor Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary with a tribute concert featuring various artists. Original members will attend and perform.

Miscellaneous

An All-Star Lineup Will Celebrate the Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead's legacy is celebrated through a diverse benefit concert featuring a broad range of acclaimed and emerging artists.

Miscellaneous

Grateful Dead's MusiCares concert to feature absolutely stacked lineup led by Dead & Company

Grateful Dead to be honored as 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year with a tribute concert featuring multiple renowned artists.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

East Bay (California)

Dave Matthews, Norah Jones, Sammy Hagar in lineup for Grateful Dead MusiCares tribute concert

The 2025 MusiCares concert will honor the Grateful Dead and aim to aid wildfire victims in Los Angeles.

Miscellaneous

Bay Area rock icons to perform at historic Grateful Dead tribute concert

MusiCares will honor Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary with a tribute concert featuring various artists. Original members will attend and perform.

Miscellaneous

An All-Star Lineup Will Celebrate the Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead's legacy is celebrated through a diverse benefit concert featuring a broad range of acclaimed and emerging artists.

Miscellaneous

Grateful Dead's MusiCares concert to feature absolutely stacked lineup led by Dead & Company

Grateful Dead to be honored as 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year with a tribute concert featuring multiple renowned artists.

The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84

Phil Lesh, founding member of The Grateful Dead, has passed away at 84, leaving a significant musical legacy that shaped rock and improvisational music.

Music production

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The Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh Dies at 84 | KQED

Phil Lesh, iconic bassist of The Grateful Dead, passed away at 84, leaving a legacy of musical innovation and improvisation.

Phil Lesh, bassist for the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead passed away at 84, leaving a rich musical legacy and significant contributions to the band's sound.

Lesh was a pivotal figure in the music world, known for his innovative bass playing and co-writing timeless Grateful Dead classics.

Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and heartfelt songwriting.

Miscellaneous

Phil Lesh, As Remembered By His Grateful Dead Bandmates

Phil Lesh's passing prompted heartfelt tributes from bandmates and the music community, celebrating his unique contributions and irreplaceable presence in music.

Miscellaneous

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dead at 84

Phil Lesh, a pivotal figure in music as Grateful Dead's bassist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a profound legacy.

US news

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The Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dies at 84

Phil Lesh, founding member of The Grateful Dead, has passed away at 84, leaving a significant musical legacy that shaped rock and improvisational music.

Music production

fromKqed

The Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh Dies at 84 | KQED

Phil Lesh, iconic bassist of The Grateful Dead, passed away at 84, leaving a legacy of musical innovation and improvisation.

Phil Lesh, bassist for the Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead passed away at 84, leaving a rich musical legacy and significant contributions to the band's sound.

Lesh was a pivotal figure in the music world, known for his innovative bass playing and co-writing timeless Grateful Dead classics.

Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and heartfelt songwriting.

Miscellaneous

Phil Lesh, As Remembered By His Grateful Dead Bandmates

Phil Lesh's passing prompted heartfelt tributes from bandmates and the music community, celebrating his unique contributions and irreplaceable presence in music.

Miscellaneous

Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead Co-Founder, Dead at 84

Phil Lesh, a pivotal figure in music as Grateful Dead's bassist, passed away at 84, leaving behind a profound legacy.

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Arts

Packed house pays tribute to Kennedy Center honorees

The Kennedy Center Honors celebrated influential artists, highlighting their contributions and the spirit of gratitude shared among musicians.

Miscellaneous

Getting Baked at the Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors showcased a nostalgic look back at the 1960s and 70s amidst contemporary political anxieties.

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

Packed house pays tribute to Kennedy Center honorees

The Kennedy Center Honors celebrated influential artists, highlighting their contributions and the spirit of gratitude shared among musicians.

more#kennedy-center-honors

Miscellaneous

Getting Baked at the Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center Honors showcased a nostalgic look back at the 1960s and 70s amidst contemporary political anxieties.

fromThe Atlantic

Writing

What I Ate Growing Up With the Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead's tour structure has shifted from physical travel to a stationary experience at the Las Vegas Sphere.

#live-music

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Miscellaneous

Joe Russo leads his incredible Grateful Dead tribute band back to Bay Area

JRAD's concerts are unique and unpredictable, appealing to dedicated fans for their varied setlists and exciting performances.

Silicon Valley

Steely Dead in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Steely Dead merges Steely Dan's precision with Grateful Dead's improvisation, captivating fans through their unique sound.

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Miscellaneous

Joe Russo leads his incredible Grateful Dead tribute band back to Bay Area

JRAD's concerts are unique and unpredictable, appealing to dedicated fans for their varied setlists and exciting performances.

Silicon Valley

Steely Dead in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Steely Dead merges Steely Dan's precision with Grateful Dead's improvisation, captivating fans through their unique sound.

more#live-music

fromOpen Culture

7 months ago

Music

Stanford Continuing Studies Offering an Online Course Exploring the Music of the Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead course explores the band's enduring legacy and cultural impact over decades.

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