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

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Slowdive is my all-time favorite band.

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

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

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All Starcat locations in Destiny 2's Season of the Wish

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Absolutely! Sometimes the lesser-known bands are the hidden gems. Feel free to share your favorites here—your enthusiasm might spark a new discussion and could even earn them their own topic

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Wanted to share this up-and-coming tribute band, Shakedown Citi, that I just saw live. The group formed last year in the Citi Fields parking lot and really have something special going on. They play a ton of show in/around NYC --- I'm especially excited for their show at Hill Country Live on Tues. Sept. 3. You should be able to find them with a quick google search-- they got active website, socials, and a link tree for upcoming gigs.

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Rhetorical questions here;
Like rock and roll?
Like grunge? metal? hair? punk?
New bands? New music?
Like rock and roll?
Happily recently stumbled across some hard workin rocker women in a band called
DIE SPITZ!
They're bringing it hard fast and loud.
Check 'em out Baba O'Riley

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This band is such an amazing fusion of Steely Dan and the Dead, I just can't even explain. They seamlessly transition between the two groups catalogues, it blows my mind. They play with enthusiasm, unbridled!! I would encourage anyone to check these guys out. So much fun!!

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His song 'Knew It All'

"Well I thought I knew it all, until I crashed into a wall, let me learn from my mistakes, and try to pick up the pieces.." Jamming galore, traditional bluegrass, remarkable soloing, and tremendous interior playing between the five. Transportive and highly recommended.

"When some things go wrong, take a moment to be thankful for the many things that are going right." the Buddha

Somebody posted a couple of videos of Billy Strings on the only other website I go on last night. One was a version of a song called "Dust In A Baggie " and the other was a duet with Sierra Hull - who I had never heard of - called "What Does The Deep Sea Say". Clearly very, very, good.

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He and his band remind me of the Dead more than most jam bands, yet also remind me of Hawkwind while being firmly in the bluegrass fold. They have a vast knowledge of old standards and can push their music in any direction. All of his albums are good and his catalog of live shows on Nugs is wonderful place to get lost.

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Stalk-Forrest -that's an intriguing idea, that some of his music reminds you of Hawkwind. I think I'm going to enjoy listening to more music by Billy Strings.
I also noticed that he is coming to England in October, so I snagged a ticket. Having seen Hawkwind last month - my first live concert since before Covid - I was looking to see what else I could see who might be interesting, and this fits the bill perfectly.
The only thing is, he is playing at The Royal Albert Hall, which is quite big, and I am up in the circle. Its a beautiful hall, but one I associate more with classic rock bands. We shall see !

When they push the jamming on the live stuff it has that same burning, big bang propulsion that only Hawkwind seems to know how to play, the fact they do it with acoustic instruments is even more impressive. It is definitely string band/bluegrass, music, but it sits on the edge of time. Greensky Bluegrass can do it sometimes, especially on courage for the road, but most jamgrass bands seem like singer/songwriters cloaked in banjos and weed. Strings and his band are true cosmic champions.

When they push the jamming on the live stuff it has that same burning, big bang propulsion that only Hawkwind seems to know how to play, the fact they do it with acoustic instruments is even more impressive. It is definitely string band/bluegrass, music, but it sits on the edge of time. Greensky Bluegrass can do it sometimes, especially on courage for the road, but most jamgrass bands seem like singer/songwriters cloaked in banjos and weed. Strings and his band are true cosmic champions.

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    Enjoying this, brother! Thanks for sharing (10 years ago, LOL)

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    Thanks for the heads-up! Always great to hear about solid Dead tribute bands, especially ones playing outside the usual U.S. circuit. I’ll check out the Hebden Bridge show on Bandcamp sounds like a fun set. Appreciate the recommendation!

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    This album is 100% instrumental and conjures up images of those long '69 through '72 Dark Star jams. They use a combination of twangy guitars and pedal steel to create an incredible spacy soundscape. w cubed dot twangrila dot com travelling-through-time-and-space-with-the-barry-walker-unit-at-the-13th-moon-gravity-well

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    They have 11 shows on the archive,,,, I'll bite.

    Will download shortly.

    UPDATE - Downloaded shows, nice. Best part, GREAT soundboards,,,, no audience!

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    I hope this is the right place for this, but I have not posted anything here for a very long time. For us deadheads in the UK (and elsewhere naturally) I would recommend the Grateful Dudes. Their latest show at Hebden Bridge is available on Bandcamp and it’s a cracker! They are always on the lookout for new venues too. The October edition of International Times has a great article on them and various links.

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    Hey Heads!

    Just to let you cats know, Big Sky Orchestra are heading on tour this October/November in the UK.

    24 Oct - Leeds - Santiago Bar
    25 Oct - Sheffield - Network 3
    26 Oct - Manchester - Gulliver's
    27 Oct - Nottingham - The Chapel
    28 Oct - Birmingham - Hare & Hounds
    30 Oct - Oxford - The Bullingdon (Little Bully)
    31 Oct - London - Sebright Arms
    01 Nov - Brighton - The Brunswick

    Expect lots of Dead tunes and Dead related jams!!!

    We're currently running a special promo ONLY AVAILABLE THIS WEEK - Enter Promo Code 'MRCHARLIE' for discounted tickets and merch for fellow Deadheads!

    ENDS MIDNIGHT BST SUNDAY 14th SEPT, SO GET 'EM QUICK!

    This is to promote our new release of 'Mr Charlie - Live 30/05/2025 London Uk' OUT NOW on all streaming platforms and YouTube!

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    When they push the jamming on the live stuff it has that same burning, big bang propulsion that only Hawkwind seems to know how to play, the fact they do it with acoustic instruments is even more impressive. It is definitely string band/bluegrass, music, but it sits on the edge of time. Greensky Bluegrass can do it sometimes, especially on courage for the road, but most jamgrass bands seem like singer/songwriters cloaked in banjos and weed. Strings and his band are true cosmic champions.

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    When they push the jamming on the live stuff it has that same burning, big bang propulsion that only Hawkwind seems to know how to play, the fact they do it with acoustic instruments is even more impressive. It is definitely string band/bluegrass, music, but it sits on the edge of time. Greensky Bluegrass can do it sometimes, especially on courage for the road, but most jamgrass bands seem like singer/songwriters cloaked in banjos and weed. Strings and his band are true cosmic champions.

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    And yet more...Billy Strings !

    Stalk-Forrest -that's an intriguing idea, that some of his music reminds you of Hawkwind. I think I'm going to enjoy listening to more music by Billy Strings.
    I also noticed that he is coming to England in October, so I snagged a ticket. Having seen Hawkwind last month - my first live concert since before Covid - I was looking to see what else I could see who might be interesting, and this fits the bill perfectly.
    The only thing is, he is playing at The Royal Albert Hall, which is quite big, and I am up in the circle. Its a beautiful hall, but one I associate more with classic rock bands. We shall see !

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    He and his band remind me of the Dead more than most jam bands, yet also remind me of Hawkwind while being firmly in the bluegrass fold. They have a vast knowledge of old standards and can push their music in any direction. All of his albums are good and his catalog of live shows on Nugs is wonderful place to get lost.