grateful dead

On this day in 1981, The Grateful Dead closed out an East Coast tour with a memorable performance at the War Memorial in Syracuse. The band essentially lived in the Northeast for the first half of May in 1981, with shows scheduled almost…

It was 48 years ago today that one of the most notable Grateful Dead shows ever was performed at Barton Hall at Cornell University on May 8, 1977. One of the most revered and traded shows in the band's history, the Barton Hall show is…

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…

In the Spring of 1993, the Grateful Dead would begin one of their final runs at one of their favorite venues in all of New York, Albany's Knickerbocker Arena. This would be the second to last run of shows at the downtown arena in the…

On the day of Phil Lesh's passing I was headed to Phish in Albany for their Divided Sky benefit. I got out my car and headed to Shakedown, where a crunchy head offered me a balloon when I heard the news. The vibe of the day was somber,…

Over the years, Phil Lesh has celebrated countless birthdays and many unforgettable nights at the Capitol Theatre. This past weekend, he was once again honored by a rotating cast of incredible musicians, as the music of the Grateful Dead…

A street dedication took place and a 'dead-icated' fan base met up outside the Capitol Theatre on Friday, March 14th, as the town of Port Chester dedicated the Cross Streets at Broad St & Westchester Ave, to Phil Lesh. Now…

"There is nothing like a Grateful Dead concert. Never will be." – John Williams, The Grateful Dead Movie. There may be nothing like a Grateful Dead concert, but an exemplary tribute band experience may still trump any other option.…

For their final East Coast shows of 1971, The Grateful Dead played a four-night run at the Felt Forum in New York City. December 7 marks the fourth and final one of these shows during a still transitional era for the band. Drummer Mickey…

In a statement posted to his official Instagram account, it has been announced that Phil Lesh has passed away at age 84. An innovator on the bass, beloved member of The Grateful Dead, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Lesh’s career…