Topix — Saxophone star Branford Marsalis has cited several reasons over the years for his decision to step down in 1995 from his high-profile position as the music director and band leader on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno ." They included the need to spend... more info

JamBase — One of the most memorable and successful collaborations the Grateful Dead facilitated happened on this date in 1990 when Branford Marsalis sat-in in Uniondale, New York. The post Grateful Dead Welcomes Branford Marsalis In 1990 appeared first on J... more info

Rolling Stone — Sammy Hagar and Grateful Dead alumnus Bob Weir will headline and co-host the fifth annual Acoustic-4-a-Cure benefit concert this spring in San Francisco. The event will also feature Taj Mahal, whose 75th birthday will beThis article originally appear... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Eric Andersen hailed from the same Greenwich Village folk scene as Bob Dylan (who has covered his music and toured with him), went on the Festival Express Tour with the Grateful Dead (who have collaborated with him), and he's now releasing a car... more info

JamBase — The Grateful Dead subreddit on Reddit will host an Ask Me Anything Q&A session with vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux later this month. The post Donna Jean Godchaux To Take Part In Reddit Ask Me Anything Session appeared first on JamBase. more info

JamBase — An auction is underway featuring hundreds of lots of Grateful Dead memorabilia with pendants hand-crafted by Owsley "Bear" Stanley included among them. The post Grateful Dead Auction Includes Jewelry Created By Owsley ‘Bear’ Stanley appeared fi... more info

JamBase — Bassist Phil Lesh turns 78 today, celebrate by revisiting highlights of performances by the Grateful Dead in 1978. The post Happy Birthday Phil Lesh: Grateful Dead Highlights From 1978 appeared first on JamBase. more info

JamBase — Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra has a busy summer touring season in store. The post Dark Star Orchestra Announces 2018 Summer Tour appeared first on JamBase. more info

JamBase — Grateful Dead tribute act Dark Star Orchestra will start their upcoming spring tour without rhythm guitarist/vocalist Rob Eaton. more info

Topix — Bass player Phil Lesh is a founding member of The Grateful Dead, and he's about to hit town with the Terrapin Family Band - one of many acts keeping The Dead's jammy, improvisational style alive. "In addition to myself," Lesh says, "it's ... more info