Bobby Weir Remembered
Billy Strings Previews Summer Tour, Goose Announces Return to Madison Square Garden
Relix Daily
January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
FEATURE
“Our departed friend, if he proved anything to us, he proved that good music can make sad times better.”
I heard this stirring sentiment originate from the stage, while I stood in the audience at the Hampton Beach Casino on August 9, 1995.
The individual offering this counsel was Bob Weir, as we all gathered together for a RatDog performance just hours after many of us learned that Jerry Garcia had passed away.
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On Saturday, January 10, Bobby Weir, an original member of the pioneering jamband the Grateful Dead, passed away at age 78. Following the loss of the improvisational music community’s commander and leading stalwart, friends, collaborators, and devotees have penned tributes to Weir, reflecting on his mammoth impression and enduring impact.
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Beyond his widespread recognition on the cutting edge of bluegrass and quick picking, Billy Strings is quickly becoming an innovator in tour previews. After forecasting major tours last year with a word search and crossword puzzle, the pioneering performer has unconventionally teased his next outing with some scattered details scratched in a notebook. While we’re missing key details like venues and on-sale dates, Strings’ dispatch to his social channels outlines 12 performances in eight locations between July 14 and Sept. 11. He captioned the post, “Between us 👀.”
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Following Bob Weir’s passing on Saturday, Jan. 10, SiriusXM has announced a slate of programming celebrating the life of the legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter and Grateful Dead co-founder. Tribute airings are planned for the Grateful Dead Channel, Phish Radio, and Jam On, running from today, Jan. 15, through Jan. 18, with further broadcasts to be announced in the coming days.
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After their unforgettable sold-out headline debut at the World’s Most Famous Arena last summer, Goose have announced their triumphant return to Madison Square Garden. On June 19 and 20, the ascendant indie-jam quartet will storm the stage for two more nights in the throes of their soon-to-be-unveiled summer tour.
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In the red-rose-lined wake of Bobby Weir’s passing, his fans and followers have flocked to the streets of San Francisco–particularly its historic Haight-Ashbury district–to share in community, memories, and music as they honor the late artist and his enduring impact on the Golden City.
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For the first time since 2017, The Meters are returning to the stage. The influential funk group, Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter, Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Cyril Neville, and Ivan Neville, who are known for their cherished compositions “Cissy Strut,” “Look-Ka Py Py,” and beyond, will perform at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
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Tibet House has officially unveiled the initial artist lineup for its 39th annual benefit concert, continuing its legacy of esteemed stagings for its vital cause on March 3 at Carnegie Hall. The 38-year cultural advocacy organization’s return to the hallowed Stern Auditorium will bring another expansive program of intrepid artists curated by longtime Artistic Directors Philip Glass and Laurie Anderson and supported by Musical Director Tony Shanahan.
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Bob Weir’s passing on Saturday, Jan. 10, has stirred an outpouring of loving remembrances, veneration and gratitude from around the world. In his six decades defining the sound of the Grateful Dead and guaranteeing its future for generations to come, the legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter built up a legacy worthy of recognition at a colossal scale – as demonstrated by his tributes at Sphere, The Forum and the Empire State Building.