The Grateful Dead’s 60th Anniversary shows at Golden Gate Park were a historic celebration of music, community, and the enduring spirit...

“Let there be songs to fill the air.”  — Ripple , first played February 18, 1970, Jerry Garcia & Robert Hunter Jerry Garcia was the first...

John Mayer’s path to Dead & Company began with a moment of serendipity—stumbling upon the Grateful Dead’s  “Althea”  on Pandora in 2011....

John Mayer’s connection to the Grateful Dead isn’t confined to his work with Dead & Company. Even on his solo tours , Mayer has found...

When Jerry Garcia passed in August 1995, many Deadheads wondered: was this the end of the road?  After thirty years of touring, would the...

Some instruments are more than wood, strings, and electronics — they become part of the music’s very soul. For the Grateful Dead, one...

Some weekends feel like they were tailor-made to feed the soul. This one started with the golden light of a  Saturday morning in...

We woke up early in Sausalito, buzzing with anticipation. Today was the day — the first of three Dead & Company shows for the GD60...

After a smooth flight into SFO, we were welcomed by the unexpected—and unmistakable—presence of the Grateful Dead in the airport itself -...

Set your soul to “vibrate” and lace up your walking shoes—here’s our handpicked route through Grateful Dead history, psychedelic...

A Decade-by-Decade Journey Through the Music, the Scene, and the Legacy Ken Kesey with The Merry Pranksters on the "Further" bus “Once in...

Back in December 2021, Michelle and I were counting down the days to  Playing in the Sand , the beachside Deadhead escape in Cancun. We...

~The untold harmony of mud, music, and 600,000 dancing souls There are moments in music history when the stars align, the amps hum just...

Back in the summer of 1987, the Grateful Dead played a pair of legendary shows in the mountain town of Telluride, Colorado. Picture it:...

Cornell ’77 — Barton Hall, Ithaca, NY – May 8, 1977 There are great Dead shows—and then there’s  Cornell ’77 .Mention May 8, 1977 to...

On July 9, 1995, at Soldier Field in Chicago, the Grateful Dead played their last show with Jerry Garcia. Jerry Garcia, Final Show July...

Hey now! We’re thrilled you found your way to  China Cat Chat  — a cozy corner of the internet where Deadheads gather to share stories,...

I n the chronicles of music history, certain bands rise to legendary status not only for their talent but also for their unique ethos and...