Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, whom the New York Times has hailed as “American folk masters,” announce their “Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning” tour. Welch shares about the new tour dates, “The Grateful Dead flirted with acoustic music throughout their career, until they released the Reckoning album 45 years ago. We have flirted with Grateful Dead music throughout our career, until this anniversary was suggested as a good reason to book these shows. We know the Dead’s music is a mountain and we’re hoping to start up from base camp this Spring in celebration of their legacy.”

This special tour currently only includes 11 dates. The show at the Saenger Theatre on April 23rd is one of only 3 dates in the south and will help kick off the 2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Tickets are on sale now at SaengerNola.com.