Few bands have left as lasting an imprint on American music as the Grateful Dead. Known for their improvisational jams, genre-defying sound, and an almost cult-like devotion from their fans, the Dead’s influence transcends decades. While the original band members may no longer share the stage, their legacy thrives in the form of Grateful Dead […]
When you talk about the Grateful Dead’s sound—the swirling improvisations, the genre-blurring adventures, the sonic landscapes that felt both grounded and cosmic—you have to talk about Phil Lesh. The man didn’t just play bass. He redefined it. On Dead Set Live, where every track comes straight from the stage and not the studio, Phil’s playing
On Dead Set Live, every track we spin is a live version, capturing the raw energy, improvisation, and spirit that only the stage can deliver. Tonight, we’re shining a spotlight on Bobby & The Midnites, Bob Weir’s adventurous side project from the early 1980s, where the Grateful Dead guitarist took his sound into jazz-rock fusion
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For fans of the Grateful Dead and the transformative power of live performance, tonight’s Dead Set Live is a celebration of rhythm, improvisation, and musical storytelling. Every track we spotlight here is a live version, capturing the energy, spontaneity, and improvisational magic that only a live setting can deliver. From classic Grateful Dead jams to
At Dead Set Live, every song we play is a live version, capturing the raw energy, improvisation, and spontaneity that defined the Grateful Dead and its extended musical family. Tonight, we dive into the world of Fare Thee Well, a poignant radio show that serves as a living tribute to the bands formed by surviving
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When the name Jerry Garcia comes up, most people immediately think of the Grateful Dead—the endless tours, the iconic tie-dyed culture, and the improvisational spirit that defined a generation of rock. But Garcia’s influence didn’t stop with the Dead. His solo projects, particularly with the Jerry Garcia Band, carved out their own musical identity, blending
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At Dead Set Live, every track we spin is the live version—because nothing captures the Grateful Dead like their unrepeatable, in-the-moment performances. And tonight, for Don’s Pick, we’re spotlighting September 1, 1969, when the Dead took the stage at the Baton Rouge International Speedway in Prairieville, Louisiana, during the iconic New Orleans Pop Festival. This
Welcome back to Dead Set Live, where every song is played live, just as it should be. This week’s edition celebrates not just the music of the Grateful Dead, but the living, breathing movement of musicians and fans who keep the spirit alive long after the original band stopped touring together. From minor league ballparks
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