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The Spirit of Jerry Garcia Lives On: Inside the JGB Radio Show and Bobby Weir’s Enduring Tribute on Dead Set Live

It’s been 60 years since the Grateful Dead first formed, and 30 years since the loss of Jerry Garcia — yet his spirit continues to echo through generations of music lovers, live performances, and sacred recordings. Nowhere is that legacy more alive than on The JGB Radio Show, also known as the Jerry Garcia Band […]

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Welcome to the Mickeyverse: A Rhythmic Odyssey Through Sound, Spirit, and the Planet Drum Circle

There’s a place beyond melody—a universe where rhythm is the pulse of creation, where culture and spirit collide in vibrant percussive harmony. This is the Mickeyverse—a boundless realm of sound shaped by Mickey Hart, legendary drummer of the Grateful Dead, and rhythmic explorer of Earth’s deepest grooves. Every Sunday on Dead Set Live, the Planet

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Dead Set Live Presents: A Deep Dive into Dick’s Picks Vol. 29 – The Grateful Dead’s May 19, 1977 Fox Theatre Show is Don’s Pick for Tonight & the Countdown to the 60th Anniversary Celebration

Tonight on Dead Set Live, we take the long, strange trip back to one of the most celebrated performances in Grateful Dead history — Dick’s Picks Volume 29: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia – May 19, 1977. This show isn’t just a fan favorite; it’s a masterclass in what made the Dead a transcendent live band.

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Dead Set Live Presents: Don’s Pick – The Grateful Dead Live at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven – May 11, 1981

Tonight on Dead Set Live, DJ Don Edwards takes us deep into the vault with his latest handpicked gem—a full-blown cosmic journey through one of the most underrated shows of the early ‘80s. This week’s Don’s Pick transports us back to May 11, 1981, when the Grateful Dead rolled into the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in

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Grateful Dead Tribute Bands Illuminate Musikfest Café, Dark Star Orchestra, Splintered Sunlight, more and Tonight’s Live tribute Radio Show on Dead Set Live

Nestled in the heart of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Musikfest Café at SteelStacks has become a haven for music enthusiasts, particularly those who hold the Grateful Dead’s legacy close to their hearts. This intimate venue has consistently hosted some of the most authentic and electrifying Grateful Dead tribute bands, offering fans a chance to relive the magic

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Remembering🎸 Phil Lesh’s 60th Birthday Bash: A Legendary Night at the Kaiser & Tonight on Dead Set Live: Phil & Friends Radio Show

On March 10, 2000, the Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium in Oakland, California, hosted a milestone event in the world of live music—a celebration of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh’s 60th birthday. This special Phil Lesh & Friends performance not only marked a personal milestone for Lesh but also served as a benefit concert for Hepatitis

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Dead Set Live Features Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros – Live in Colorado Vol. 1 & 2 – Listen Tonight to The Ace Radio Show

Tonight on The Ace Radio Show – All Ages Welcome Get ready to take the long, strange trip back to Colorado with Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, whose Live in Colorado Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are nothing short of a masterclass in musical storytelling. These two volumes capture the magic and exploratory spirit of

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🌹 Jerry Garcia’s Spirit Keeps On Growin’ in 2025 with his Music, Live Tributes, and a Chicago Restaurant Inspired by the Legend – Tonight’s JGB Radio Show is on Dead Set Live

Nearly three decades after his passing, Jerry Garcia’s presence remains as vibrant and resonant as ever. In 2025, the legacy of the Grateful Dead’s iconic frontman and cosmic guitarist is shining brighter than ever, with an explosion of tributes, reissues, and cultural milestones across the country. From a brand-new Garcia-themed restaurant and music venue in

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The Race is On Tonight on Dead Set Live with Don’s Pick: Frost Amphitheatre at Stanford University – May 6th 1989

🎶 “I feel tears welling up cold and deep inside,Like my heart’s got a big break…Now the race is on and here comes pride up the back stretch,Heartaches are going to the inside…” 🎶Bluegrass Lyrics+3Grateful Dead+3Whitegum+3Bluegrass Lyrics+3No More Lyrics+3Grateful Dead+3 These poignant lines from The Race Is On, originally penned by Don Rollins and famously

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Grateful Dead Announces ‘Gratest Hits’ Album to Celebrate Their 60th Anniversary – Out June 13th

The legendary Grateful Dead, whose enduring influence on music and culture spans six decades, has just announced an exciting release in honor of their monumental 60th anniversary. On June 13th, fans can look forward to Gratest Hits, a carefully curated collection that brings together the band’s most iconic and beloved tracks. The album is a

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