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No Woodstock: Grateful Dead's role in infamous Altamont concert

3065 days ago
Mercury News, CaliforniaThe Grateful Dead may be icons of the peace and love generation, but a new book reveals the band's key role in the ill-fated Altamont free music festival, an infamous 1969 concert stained by violence, bloodshed and death. more info

Unknown Mortal Orchestra filmed a funky drug trip for their cover of The Grateful Dead’s “Shakedown Street” — watch

3065 days ago
Consequence of SoundWe have no idea what's going on here, but it'll either give you nightmares or make you want to dance. more info

Thursday Music News

3065 days ago
KEXP SeattleEarlier this year, Bryce and Aaron Dessner of The National curated the compilation Day of the Dead, a whopping 59 song, 5 and a ½ hour long tribute to the Grateful Dead. Today, NW-via-NZ band Unknown Mortal Orchestra share a video to go with their... more info

Unknown Mortal Orchestra – “Shakedown Street” Video

3065 days ago
StereogumUnknown Mortal Orchestra’s contribution to the National’s triple-disc monster of a Grateful Dead tribute compilation, Day Of The Dead, was a cover of “Shakedown Street.” The original was already a funky tune, but UMO threw in some warped psyc... more info

Remembering Jerry Garcia: Captain Trips Video Highlight Reel

3067 days ago
JamBaseOn the 11th anniversary of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia's death, watch a montage of video highlights from throughout his storied career. more info

Matt “MV” Valentine – “Thirteen” (Big Star Cover)

3067 days ago
StereogumMatt “MV” Valentine — one of the brains behind MV & EE — will release a covers compilation titled HEAP ZONE which includes his rendition of songs by Davy Graham, Spacemen 3, Wilie Nelson, Nikki Sudden, the Grateful Dead, and more. The CD will... more info

Phish Honors Jerry Garcia With ‘Terrapin Station’ Cover In 1998

3068 days ago
JamBaseListen to Phish cover "Terrapin Station" by the Grateful Dead for the first and only time 18 years ago today. more info

A Look At Rare Grateful Dead Performances Of Cowboy Songs

3068 days ago
JamBaseCorespondent Jeffrey Greenblatt takes a closer look into the lesser-known songs that helped shaped the Grateful Dead's country-leaning tendencies. more info

7 Previously Uncirculated Grateful Dead Soundboard Recordings From 1969 – 1972 Surface

3070 days ago
JamBaseThe latest batch of newly surfaced Grateful Dead recordings include a 1969 rehearsal and four nights from a historic run in 1972 just before the band headed to Europe. more info

Bringing The Dead To Life: An Interview With The National’s Aaron Dessner

3071 days ago
JamBaseThe National's Aaron Dessner discusses next weekend's special 'Day Of The Dead' Grateful Dead tribute set at Eaux Claires and much more in a new interview. more info

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