Stella Blue’s Band is excited to announce the sixth annual Free Dead in the Park concert to benefit Riverkeeper, presented by The Capitol Theatre and RYTHM Premium Cannabis.
Following in the footsteps of the Grateful Dead more than 50 years ago, Stella will take to the same stage at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park in New York City at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, May 13, for two sets of music to raise awareness and funds to help clean up and protect the Hudson River and its ecosystem.
“We’re thrilled to continue this annual tradition of supporting Free Dead in the Park and Riverkeeper and bringing together the power of good music and collective action for the environment in the heart of New York City.”
– Peter Shapiro, Owner of The Capitol Theatre
Free Dead in the Park began in 2018 when Stella Blue’s Band first played in the bandshell to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful dead’s epic free concert there with Jefferson Airplane and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. In the years following, the show has grown to become a major event for RIverkeeper and its mission to protect, clean up, and advocate for the Hudson River and surrounding ecosystems.
“RYTHM is thrilled to continue our support for Riverkeeper to bring back another Free Dead in the Park. Uplifting communities through music is in RYTHM’s DNA. We are proud to protect the Hudson River while honoring one of the greatest bands of all time.”
– Ben Kovler, Founder of Green Thumb Industries and Producer of RYTHM Premium Cannabis
Stella Blue’s band will have the honor to play Jerry Garcia’s famous Alligator Fender Stratocaster and Bob Weir‘s Modulus Blackknife guitars on stage at this show. The band thanks Grateful Guitars for the opportunity to showcase these pieces of music history.
“We couldn’t do this without an army of good-hearted people who support the music and the environment. From the folks at NYC Parks to our sponsors and fans, the band is deeply grateful for all who join us in believing this wonderful music is a conduit for vital change.”
– Steve Liesman, a member of Riverkeeper’s Board and the Senior Economics Reporter for CNBC
The show is supported by a group of committed private and corporate contributors, including the Morgan Le Fay Dreams Foundation, Warner Bros. Discovery, the Lanza Family Foundation, The Zankel Music Fund, Grateful Guitars, the Blavatnik Family Foundation, and Friends of Free Dead in the Park, including Scott Schaevitz, Adam Heimann, and others. The event would not be possible without the dedication, commitment, and support of staff at the NYC Park Department, which has helped to make the concert a success every year. For more information, click here.
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