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    A lot of the better-known other bands have topics of their own. If you don't see your particular favorite with its own topic, feel free to talk about it here. And hey, if it takes on a life of its own we'll give it a topic!

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    Moe, like The Grateful Dead and others, are jam bands. Both groups have multiple drummers, and drift off into places that only our minds tend to wonder around in, or atleast mine anyway. I discovered Moe by going to a website called, Pandora.com, it's an online radio station that you can taylor to your tastes. Type in "The Grateful Dead," and they will play Dead songs along with other suggestions. It's all free, with the ocassional interruption trying to sell you music, but they get really creative when it comes to exposing you to other artists that fit the genre that you're into. If you've never heard of Moe, songs such as; Mexico, She, Moth, The Weight, are all good places to start. I thought the Dead had some long songs until I heard these guys...
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    Saw these guys live at the Iowa City Jazz Fest & I was blown away! If y'all get a chance...check 'em out.
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    If you live in Ohio, Terrapin Moon is a good tribute band to see!! Based in Dayton, you can find them playing Columbus, Cincinnati, and this year they're doing an acoustic set at Grateful Fest 08 ....can't wait!!!
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    Max Creek and many many more... Greenfield MA. 9/12/08-9/14/08
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    panic jams n if u havent seen these guys u should any chance u get they really bring it!! n yes jimmy herring is the man but i still miss (mike howser)
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    Now even better with Jimmy Herring on lead guitar. Catch 'em at a venue near you! If you're unfamiliar, contact me and I'll send you a sample....
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    Came across these guys by chance. Kind of a cross between Dead, String Cheese, Pink Floyd, Yonder Mountain. Check them out. I have grooved on everyhting I have heard. http://www.umphreysmcgee.com P.S. I hope links are ok. First post.
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    A Smokin hot band from Washington DCcheck em out..... http://www.myspace.com/thenewpotatocaboose I saw them years ago in Philly, a really grate band!
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    Thanks for the referral to the right arena! If you are looking for some local unsigned talent while you are waiting for the boys to play, check these guys out! You will not be disappointed. They play at Presidio Yacht Club in Sausalito, Friday, June 6 and Saturday June 24. Get a preview at: www.myspace.com/acommonvision
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A lot of the better-known other bands have topics of their own. If you don't see your particular favorite with its own topic, feel free to talk about it here. And hey, if it takes on a life of its own we'll give it a topic!

Thanks for the tip. In case you missed it, there's a short documentary out on Vimeo where Stephen talks to GD historian Blair Jackson while recording for the slack project out in CA: https://vimeo.com/223074777

It's really cool seeing two GD nerds discuss the project's background. David Gans also makes an appearance.

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Submitted by mkav on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 18:26

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They are obviously solid, very tight musicians. However, I found their recorded music to be almost muzac for Deadheads...excellent background music played by exceptional musicians. Luckily, I had opportunity to catch a live show, and for $20, I gave it a shot. All I can say is "Wow"...extreme energy live...very tight, almost disciplined live, but also highly creative and improvisational. They played about 2 1/2 hours non-stop with VERY impressive jams. I highly recommend their live shows.

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Submitted by Reverend Freakchild on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 22:26

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New Album "The Bodhisattva Blues" featuring Melvin Seals - Organ / Mark Karan - guitar / Hugh Pool - harmonica / Robin Sylvester - Bass / Chris Parker - Drums -

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Submitted by TheLatinDead on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 15:04

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Hi all, I am latin percussionist and Lifelong Deadhead. I am planning to launch an equity crowdfund for a Latin Jazz Grateful Dead Tribute project called "The Latin Dead" but first reaching out to the Dead community in case there was some interested investors looking to take the ride and help us thrive! I have a detailed business plan I can provide for any serious inquiries. Please feel free to message me directly here or via email at... latindeadmusic@gmail.com

Thanks, Brenden

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Submitted by marye on Fri, 08/20/2021 - 09:25

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Dave McMurray, saxophonist late of Was Not Was, has a new album of Dead covers, Grateful Deadication, which sorta came into being when he saw Weir do Days Between at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass a few years back. It's very good.
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Submitted by larrywood on Sat, 11/20/2021 - 05:50

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I am alive because of my baby Love, Recently I my wife Linda. The music is really great kinda relaxing. thank you so much. I am a writer you can visit my page from my account

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Submitted by cbaylies on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 06:17

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Pink Talking Phish - saw them at the Lincoln Theater in Raleigh - great mix of Phish, Talking Heads and Pink Floyd.

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Submitted by Alexson on Mon, 11/29/2021 - 01:21

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Slowdive is my all-time favorite band.

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Submitted by MrEdyoulis on Sat, 12/18/2021 - 19:12

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Any fans digging Billy's awesome live gigs. He's covered lots of Dead tunes "Wharf Rat" , "To lay Me Down", "Me & My Uncle", All done really well. Of course he's played in Billy and the Kids.

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Submitted by letsthrowfrisbee on Tue, 04/19/2022 - 06:36

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Some of the live stuff sends chills up my spine.
Sublime

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Submitted by rahsagroup on Mon, 10/03/2022 - 04:49

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Some of the live stuff sends chills up my spine.
Sublime

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Submitted by LatinDeadDad on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 19:57

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We're thrilled to announce that we'll be at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA on Saturday, Feb. 18 with John Kadlecik, Oscar Hernandez Music and our ten-piece band of heavy hitters fusing Latin Jazz with the music of The Grateful Dead. See you there!

The following evening 02/19/23 we're bringing our mix of Latin Jazz and the music of the Grateful Dead to Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz.

We're also delighted to announce that The Latin Dead will be performing at SKULL & ROSES this year alongside some of the best musicians in the world! April 19-23.

LatinDead.com

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Submitted by ckcomm on Thu, 06/22/2023 - 07:35

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Tomorrow Dark Star Orchestra is performing The Grateful Dead's November 14, 1978 Boston Music Hall Show. Tickets are pretty cheap and for sale at BochCenter.org.

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Submitted by letsthrowfrisbee on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 10:38

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You know what they say about dogs.....

mans best friend.
Caught these guys a month ago in Va. Maybe next week in the bay area.
Great live show. Much improvisation.
Glorious and joyful originals. Great covers. Fun Jams coming from some very young pups.
Hopefully they're built to last.
Throw 'em a bone

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Submitted by dbgordon1961@g… on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 11:23

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I may be spoiled, but Indianapolis has an amazing band called Starcat that performs music by the Jerry Garcia Band with a lineup that resembles Jerry's classic 90's outfit.