Ramble on, Bob. John Mayer delivered a touching eulogy for his friend and mentor, Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, during an emotional public memorial held for the late guitarist in San Francisco on Saturday afternoon. Weir, whom Mayer remembered as a “countercultural icon” and “maestro,” died from underlying lung issues on Jan. 10 after battling cancer. He … Read more
Grateful Dead singer Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay has died. She was 78. Godchaux-MacKay died on Sunday at Alive Hospice in Nashville after a lengthy battle with cancer, her family confirmed Monday. “She was a sweet and warmly beautiful spirit, and all those who knew her are united in loss,” the family said in a statement to … Read more
A few hundred people gathered Friday to name a tiny San Francisco street after legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia on what would have been his 83rd birthday and as part of a citywide celebration to mark the band’s 60th anniversary. Harrington Street, which is one block long, will also be called “Jerry Garcia Street.” … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Fans of the Grateful Dead are pouring into San Francisco for three days of concerts and festivities marking the 60th anniversary of the scruffy jam band that came to embody a city where people wore flowers in their hair and made love, not war. Dead & Company, featuring original Grateful Dead members Bob … Read more
Grateful Dead founding member Bobby Weir is one of the last men standing in his legendary rock band. The thought of mortality has crossed Weir’s mind, as he’s seen many of his band members pass. Despite having lived a life full of music and memories, Weir’s sentiment wasn’t one of fear, but rather of acceptance. “Every … Read more
Phil Lesh, the bass player who co-founded the legendary rock band Grateful Dead, died Friday. He was 84. Lesh’s death was announced in a statement posted on his official Instagram account. “Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed peacefully this morning,” the statement shared Friday read. “He was surrounded by his family and … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It’s time to unleash your inner hippie. As of now, Dead and Company have only six (!) visually and sonically adventurous concerts left at the Las Vegas Sphere … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Prepare to see a lot of tie dye tees on the Strip. Starting Thursday, May 16, Dead and Company will descend upon Las Vegas’ MSG Sphere for a … Read more
It’s the highest of holidays, folks. On April 20, the stone prone among us celebrate cannabis Christmas. As of this year, 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized small amounts of marijuana for medical and recreational use, recognizing getting high as an acceptable pursuit of happiness. According to PBS, the origins of 4/20 … Read more
Dead & Co. will come back to life this spring with a 14-show residency at James Dolan’s Las Vegas Sphere, The Post has learned. The $2.3 billion Sphere — which the owner of the Knicks and Rangers spun off from Madison Square Garden last April — has been looking to book a long-running act to … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Half a century removed from its heyday, classic rock still reigns supreme. Many of the biggest acts who ruled the charts in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s have … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Expect long sets in Long Island all weekend long. On July 20-23, the Great South Bay Music Festival is headed to Patchogue, NY’s Shorefront Park for four days … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The Dead are almost done playing live. Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Dead and Company have just three more concerts on their ‘Final Tour.’ On July … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We’re almost at the last stop ridin’ that train. Dead and Company have just eight concerts left on their massive 2023 Farewell Tour with John Mayer before hanging … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. There’s only a few more opportunities to “ride that train.” Dead and Company with John Mayer are embarking on their 29-concert ‘Farewell Tour’ starting May 19 in Los … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Nothing says spring quite like jazz in the Big Easy. For the next two weekends, it’s officially spring. On April 28-30 and May 4-7, that boogie-woogie music is … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We all lives with regrets. For some of us, not seeing your favorite musicians live in concert can be pretty painful. Speaking from experience, missing Elton John on … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. When most people turn 90, their birthday parties are fairly low-key affairs. Not Willie Nelson. On April 29-30, the legendary country singer is going all out for his … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We hate to break the bad news but time machines don’t exist. Nope — not even DeLoreans. As of 2023, we’d argue the closest thing we have is live … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The Dead are alive and well. Just this year, 75-year-old founding member Bob Weir has not one but two huge tours planned. First up, the Rock and Roll … Read more