Grateful Dead Archivist David Lemieux Picks 10 Memorable Bob Weir Moments
Tedeschi Trucks Band Welcome Brittany Howard for Sly Stone Covers
Relix Daily
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
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FEATURE
Grateful Dead archivist David Lemieux has occupied his current role for over a quarter century. Prior to his professional association with the group, Lemieux was a Deadhead, taping and trading shows as well as kibbitzing with fellow fans about the music.
RECAP
Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Future Soul Tour has been in the Midwest as of late with Alabama Shakes. On Saturday night in Noblesville, IN, the TTB kicked off the first of four nights with the group. Then on Sunday the two bands were at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, MO. Last evening they made their way to Acrisure Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, MI.
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LISTEN
The latest installment in the monthly A Beginner's Guide to the Grateful Dead Live series has just posted. The goal of the series, which launched back in February on Dead.net, is for notable fans of the band to “offer five live takes that they would recommend for new fans and the reasons why. Journey along through many different eras, many years, and soon you'll find you've found the moments that make you dance, make you cry, make you smile, smile, smile."
The Sperry Art Print Archive (2009-2026) by Chuck Sperry: Archetypes gathers together all of Sperry’s masterfully screen printed wood panels, art prints, paintings, and tapestries into 680 pages featuring 500+ color illustrations.
NEWS
Here are some reflections on the life and legacy of the late, great Dolly Parton by numerous artists...
NEWS
Suwannee Amp Jam 3 has confirmed its lineup. The event is returning to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park on February 25–27, 2027.
LISTEN
In a 1972 interview, Jerry Garcia shared his enthusiasm for Dolly Parton. He identified Parton to Ed McClanahan as “my favorite girl singer.” Then he found Parton’s 1970 album The Fairest of Them All and played both sides of the record for journalist, sharing particular enthusiasm for the opening track, “Daddy Come and Get Me.”
REVIEW
This year marks half a century since the self-titled debut LP by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – and nine years since Petty left this plane of existence tragically and far too soon. Mike Campbell was there the whole time, beginning even before the beginning as a founding member of Petty’s first band, Mudcrutch (f.k.a. the Epics). Campbell was every bit the Lennon to Petty’s McCartney – or perhaps vice versa – co-writing many of the band’s most popular songs, and on this July evening, his contributions to the Heartbreakers’ sound were subtly on display as he led his band The Dirty Knobs through an evening’s worth of tunes.
WATCH
Back in 1983, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton shared vocals on “Islands in the Stream.” The single, which appeared on Rogers' Eyes That See in the Dark album, reached number one the Billboard Hot 100, as well as the Country and Adult Contemporary charts. The tune also attained platinum status with over two million sales.
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