Tag Archives: Grateful Dead

Bob Weir, of Grateful Dead fame, brought his trio, Bob Weir & Wolf Bros., and their unique interpretation of Grateful Dead material (amongst other songs), to Milwaukee on 3/20/19 for one of the final dates of their second tour. The group, which includes Jay Lane on drums and Don Was …

Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band hit Chicago for two sold out shows at Thalia Hall on March 7th& 8th. The group wasted no time in unpacking their box of Grateful Dead goodness, starting off Thursday’s show with eleven classic Dead tunes before deviating from the catalog for the …

While the four surviving members of The Grateful Dead put an end to that band’s touring schedule with a career ending series of concerts in 2015 that concluded with three shows in Chicago, entitled Fare Thee Well, it hasn’t stopped those four members from continuing to go out and play …

As we head into the holiday season, Record Store Day once again brings record stores into the spotlight, and shoppers back into thriving local businesses. Record stores are the perfect place to discover new musical loves, to re-discover old musical favorites, and to introduce new enthusiasts to the pure joy of music …

Dead & Co. Blazing at Wrigley with Record Setting Sold-Out Show 7/1/17 – Wrigley Field – Chicago, IL. By Bradley Todd  When I saw Dead & Co. for two nights in Boulder in June, I thought I had caught what could be the pinnacle shows of the tour…great setlists, hot …

Dark Star Orchestra 6/24/17 – Riveredge Park – Aurora, IL. By Bradley Todd             Dark Star Orchestra, the well known Grateful Dead cover band, is celebrating their 20th anniversary of “continuing the Grateful Dead concert experience” with a summer tour that recently made an early tour stop at the lovely …

“Dead & Co. Keep The Grateful Dead’s Music Alive and Kicking” 6/17/16 – Klipsch Music Center – Noblesville, IN. By Bradley Todd             Those of you going to see Dead & Co. this summer are in for a treat. If you had any concerns about how John Mayer would fit …

The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) in Philadelphia will be the exclusive East Coast venue for Bill Graham and the Rock and Roll Revolution. The exhibition, which opens on September 16 and will run through January 16, 2017, presents the first comprehensive retrospective about the life and career …

Grammy-nominated artist Stephen Inglis is back with a brand new album, Learning You By Heart. The thirteen-track album is personal, heartfelt and full of life as the Hawaiian born artist uses his native music, as well as outside influences to create a truly powerful effort. Inglis is currently on the road …