How The Warlocks Passed the Acid Tests | Magoo’s Pizza Parlor T-Shirts + More!
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Carter Norfleet & Viktor
May 14, 2025
Guitarist John Bell and bassist Dave Schools look back on an impactful year that included the new records Snake Oil King and Hailbound Queen and a series of cancelled shows following Jimmy Herring’s cancer diagnosis.
THE MAG |
 | On May 5, 1965 the Warlocks made their public debut at Magoo’s Pizza Parlor in Menlo Park, CA. Seven months later they would change their name to the Grateful Dead. READ MORE |
 | “This album is our first attempt at recording as an all-instrumental band,” George Porter Jr. says of his new release with the Runnin’ Pardners. |
 | “To me, the reason to learn more and get better at music is to gain additional skills to connect with people,” John Mailander offers. READ MORE |
 | Sharon Van Etten was deep into rehearsals for a tour supporting her 2022 studio album, We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong, when she unexpectedly uttered the “J word.” |
 | Most Grateful Dead fans never had the chance to see Jerry Garcia perform in their childhood living room. But then again, most Grateful Dead fans aren’t Sam Grisman. READ MORE |
 | On Feb. 26, 2020, in Toulouse, France, Chick Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade kicked off what was to be a 21-date European tour. This was the triumphant return of the Trilogy band, which had first come together a decade earlier, garnering immediate acclaim. |
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 | The Steve Bardwil Band uplifts with undeniable anthems rooted in timeless feel good rock ‘n’ roll. Their debut album Nothing But Time produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli is out now! |
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On May 5, 1965, the Warlocks played their first public show at Magoo’s Pizza in Menlo Park. Months later, they became the Grateful Dead. This tee honors the venue where it all began—before the acid tests, the stadiums, and the legend. A must for any Deadhead, old or new.