JamBase — Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh will team with Bay Area veteran musicians for a Winter Hootenanny concert at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California later this week. more info

Stereogum — Nancy Pelosi was elected as the Speaker Of The House today as Democrats took control of that half of Congress. In attendance at her swearing-in ceremony were some music notables: Tony Bennett, who attended with his wife Susan, and the Grateful Dead's... more info

JamBase — Watch members of the Grateful Dead and their The Dead band mates meet President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009. more info

JamBase — Spafford closed out their 2018 by debuting covers from Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Violent Femmes and The Traveling Wilburys. more info

JamBase — The Avett Brothers debuted a cover of the Grateful Dead’s “Truckin’” along with a new original and more during their New Year’s Eve concert in Charlotte, North Carolina. more info

JamBase — Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Bill Kreutzmann led a cast of rotating musicians along with guests Taj Mahal and George Porter Jr. for The Big Swell's debut performance at Rising Up To Paradise in Kauai, Hawaii on New Year's Eve. more info

JamBase — Celebrate saxophonist Karl Denson’s birthday today by watching video footage of live performances of Grateful Dead songs with members of the legendary band. more info

JamBase — Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra unveiled pro-shot video of "Terrapin Station" from this year's Dark Star Jubilee music festival. more info

JamBase — Celebrate the extraordinary life of Grateful Dead lyricist John Perry Barlow with a look back at his brilliant 25 Principles Of Adult Behavior. more info

JamBase — A webcast of The Big Swell's performance featuring Grateful Dead band mates Bob Weir and Bill Kreutzmann as part of the Rising Up To Paradise event in Hawaii is available. more info