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Dead & Company Confirm 60th Anniversary Celebration of Grateful Dead in Golden Gate Park with Opening Sets from Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson and Trey Anastasio Band

On May 12, the Mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie, took to Twitter/X and announced Dead & Company’s August 1-3 concerts at historic Golden Gate Park to celebrate the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. The band confirmed the impending run, which will occur during Daze Between [Jerry Garcia’s August 1st birthday and August 9th passing], and the opening act.

NEWS

Bill Walton’s Personal Collection Hits Auction, Offering Sports and Grateful Dead Memorabilia

Prized items from the late basketball legend and ardent Deadhead Bill Walton are on display and hitting the auction block. The Pennsylvania-based Hunt Auctions has announced The Personal Collection of Bill Walton, an expansive offering of items that span his celebrated sports career and Grateful Dead fandom. Bidding is set to begin on Thursday, June 12, at 2 p.m. E.T. Browse the auction’s digital catalog here.

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass to Celebrate 25 Years and Emmylou Harris with Benefit Concert Featuring Allison Russell, Margo Price, Rosanne Cash, Sam Bush and More

To commemorate the impending 25th anniversary of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, the free San Francisco event has added a special feature to this year’s musical offering: a pre-festival benefit concert honoring Emmylou Harris, singer, songwriter, and participant in every edition of the lauded occasion. The musical gathering will arrive at The Masonic on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

100+ Posters Have Surfaced From The Relix Vault

We cracked open the Relix Vault and pulled out over 100 hand-selected posters from Billy Strings, Goose, The Brothers, Grateful Dead, Phil Lesh & Friends, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and more.

Whether you're a collector or just getting started, now’s the time to grab your piece of live music history.

GALLERY

Outlaw Music Festival Brings Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings and Sierra Hull to the Hollywood Bowl (Photo Gallery)

On Friday, May 16, Willie Nelson rolled into Los Angeles with his Outlaw Music Festival Tour for a stand at the famed Hollywood Bowl. For the landmark occasion on the roaming revue’s 10th anniversary outing–its longest to date, with a whopping 33 engagements–Nelson, Bob Dylan, Billy Strings and Sierra Hull each treated the packed crowd at the open-air amphitheater to sets lined with tried and true favorites and surprising inclusions alike.

ALSO READ: Bob Dylan Busts Out First Non-Instrumental “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” Since 2014

NEWS

The Who Fire Zak Starkey Again, Announce Booker T. Jones, Joe Perry, Feist, Joe Bonamassa and More as Special Guests for Final North American Tour

After sending shockwaves with news of their “The Song Is Over” Farewell Tour, The Who have unveiled the tour support for their final North American outing.

FEATURE

Cymande: Promised Heights

Cymande have always been a revelation. That so many listeners have testified to awe at their first encounters with the cult heroes—whether from sound systems, boomboxes, Discmans or mp3s—speaks to a potency of their fusion that has only intensified with time.

NEWS

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Announces Intimate Book Tour with Live Performance Element in Support of New Memoir

Previously, Yusuf/ Cat Stevens announced the forthcoming release of his eagerly awaited memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, slated for US availability on October 7, 2025. As a follow-up to the initial news, the “Wild World” singer will support the release by embarking on a seven-stop North American book tour, dubbed An Evening of Tales, Tunes and Other Mysteries.