JamBase — Listen to the Grateful Dead debut “Terrapin Station” and “Estimated Prophet” at Swing Auditorium San Bernardino, California on this date in 1977. more info

Stereogum — Anytime a band has two drummers, I sit up and take notice. It’s got to be a major pain in the ass to cram a couple of different drum kits into a tour van, and anytime a group is that committed to its rhythmic attack, you’ve got to commend it. ... more info

JamBase — The Grateful Dead shared video of "Fire On The Mountain" featuring saxophonist Clarence Clemons from their 1989 performance at the In Concert Against AIDS benefit. more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Grateful Dead archivist Dick Latvala referred to tapes from 1968-70 as “primal Dead.” And while I know Jerry was never a fan of this sort of music (he dismissed the first wave of fusion as “state-of-the-art music-school music,”) I’m going t... more info

JamBase — Hear the early workings of what became “Estimated Prophet” performed by the Grateful Dead during a soundcheck three years’ before its proper debut. more info

JamBase — On Valentine's Day 1968, the Grateful Dead performed an inspired set that was dedicated to the legendary Beat Generation icon Neal Cassady. more info

JamBase — Acoustic Goose offshoot Orebolo performed five Grateful Dead covers during their recent three-night stand at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York more info

JamBase — Grateful Dead tribute act Jazz Is Dead announced their June 2024 “Right Outside This Lazy Summer Home Tour” dates. more info

JamBase — Warren Haynes and Danny Louis of Gov't Mule sat-in with Dark Star Orchestra on a three-song stretch at the Roseland Theatre in Portland, Oregon on Saturday night. more info

Stereogum — Yo La Tengo have covered the Grateful Dead quite a bit over the years, but they broke out a new one last night in San Francisco. Playing at the Fillmore, a club the Dead frequented in their early days, YLT teamed with Sun Ra Arkestra to perform �... more info