*HOT NEWS* Cubensis, The Keepers of the Grateful Dead flame and one of the best at dipping into every incarnation of the Dead, will be at Winstons OB – Saturday, May 2, 2026[…]
San Diego,CA92107United States
Easy Wind recreates the legendary Grateful Dead 5/8/77 Cornell show live at Corbin Bowl on May 8th, 2026. Don’t miss this iconic setlist performed all the way through!
Tarzana,CA91356United States
Discover Steely Dead, Denver’s national touring band fusing Grateful Dead and Steely Dan into an electrifying live experience of improvisation, precision, and classic rock magic.
Solana Beach,CA92075United States
Discover Steely Dead, Denver’s national touring band blending Grateful Dead and Steely Dan into an electrifying fusion of improvisation, precision, and unforgettable live energy.
Ventura,CA93001United States
Discover Jerry’s Middle Finger, the electrifying JGB tribute band born in 2015 from a shared love of Jerry Garcia, now captivating fans at iconic venues across the country.
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
Steely Dead is in town from Denver, fusing Grateful Dead and Steely Dan into electrifying live performances that captivate music lovers coast to coast.
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
Jerry’s Middle Finger honors the Jerry Garcia Band legacy with soulful, authentic live performances that unite fans in a communal celebration of Garcia’s eclectic music.
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Introduce kids to live music at The Rock and Roll Playhouse! This family concert series brings classic rock to life with games, movement, and sing-alongs for ages 10 and under.
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Discover Steely Dead, Denver’s national touring band fusing Grateful Dead and Steely Dan into electrifying live performances filled with improvisation and soul.
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Jerry’s Middle Finger delivers an electrifying Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience that captivates both longtime Deadheads and new fans alike, with their authentic sound, passionate performances, and dedication to Garcia’s[…]
Solana Beach,CA92075United States
Experience Cubensis live at Ojai Underground as they kick off the Golden Road Festival’s “Maybe it was the Roses” weekend with iconic Grateful Dead jams and pure musical magic.
Ojai,CA93023United States
Experience the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band tribute! Fractured rocks Mr. Peabody’s the last Friday of May, 9 PM to midnight. Don’t miss this epic night!
Encinitas,CA92024United States
CUBENSIS delivers the ultimate Grateful Dead concert experience, performing two sets of Dead and JGB classics with spontaneous jams and authentic energy, one show at a time.
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
Cubensis brings Grateful Dead magic to The Venice West on June 6th. Experience authentic jams and classic tunes at this must-see tribute show for Deadheads and newcomers alike.
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Experience Cubensis at Deep End Live as they channel the Grateful Dead’s legendary sound, energy, and improvisational spirit. Don’t miss this electrifying tribute!
Redondo Beach,CA90277United States
Belly Up Presents Dark Star Orchestra, playing the music of the Grateful Dead at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay. Doors 5:30pm
San Diego,CA92106United States
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at the Hangar at the OC Fair
Costa Mesa,California92626United States
Celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday on July 31st with Easy Wind! Join us for a night of live Grateful Dead music. Doors open at 8:30pm. Don’t miss this epic tribute!
Solana Beach,CA92075United States
Celebrate Jerry Garcia’s birthday with Grateful Shred, the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band delivering authentic vibes, stellar harmonies, and epic solos.
Ojai,CA93023United States
Pardon our dust as we build out this resource page for Grateful Dead-related shows, bands, venues, and vendors. First off, a huge thanks to Compass Rose for maintaining the ultimate Grateful Dead Tribute page, which covers all 50 states. For now, we’re just focused on half a state, the lower part of California.
Some of the most popular Dead Tribute acts in So Cal include Cubensis, Jerry’s Middle Finger, Grateful Shred, Wall of Sound, Easy Wind, Skeleton Crew, Rising Tide, JRAD, and Natural Dead.
Venues that host weekly or monthly Grateful Dead tributes include the Venice West with Grateful Brunch every Saturday, Old Towne Pub in Pasadena with LA Dead Night usually on Second Fridays, and The Barrel Tavern in Sherman Oaks with weekly Minglewood Mondaze. In San Diego, Winston’s has been hosting the Electric Waste Band every Monday night since 1992, and Aquarius Bar & Grille has a whole bunch of Dead Jams all through the week.
Now that we’ve mentioned some bands and venues, it’s time for our show list. We’re working toward listing Shakedown vendors, and adding them to the shows that they will be attending, but this is a much bigger endeavor! If you’d like to help out or send us links to shows or bands that should be on here, get in touch.
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Topanga,CA90290United States
Enjoy a free night of Grateful Dead music by DeLuis Guitars! All sales proceeds support Topanga Elementary School. Join us for great tunes and a great cause.
Reseda,CA91335United States
We are very excited to welcome Electric Waste Band from San Diego, celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, since 1989. Plus a special opening set from[…]
Del Mar,CA92014United States
Discover how Grateful Shred rose from playing parking lots to national tours, capturing the authentic Grateful Dead spirit with their laid-back harmonies, open guitar tones, and genuine passion that resonates[…]
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Skeleton Krewe unites five jam band virtuosos—blending Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, and Grateful Dead roots into unforgettable improvisational performances.
Pasadena,CA91105United States
Second Fridays Doors at 8pm2 sets21+
Ventura,CA93001United States
Dandy Productions is proud to present “Ventura Dead Night: Dancin’ in the Street!” Every Thursday at Winchester Grill-Ventura on Main Street in downtown Ventura, starting Feb. 19.
Solana Beach,CA92075United States
After Sunrise brings together Circles Around The Sun and harpist Mikaela Davis for an entrancing collaboration, featuring new originals, a Sérgio Mendes cover, and Davis’s historic vocal debut with the[…]
Ventura,CA93001United States
Experience the hypnotic grooves and psychedelic journeys of Circles Around the Sun at Ventura Music Hall on April 4th, 2026, as they deliver their signature improvisational jazz-rock that has captivated[…]
Ventura,CA93001United States
Dandy Productions is proud to present “Ventura Dead Night: Dancin’ in the Street!” Every Thursday at Winchester Grill-Ventura on Main Street in downtown Ventura, starting Feb. 19.
Los Angeles,CA90013United States
Legendary Hammond B-3 organist Melvin Seals brings over 30 years of musical mastery to the stage with JGB. Best known for his 18-year tenure with the Jerry Garcia Band, Melvin[…]
Solana Beach,CA92075United States
Melvin Seals, revered Hammond B-3 organist from the Jerry Garcia Band, brings over 30 years of musical mastery to the stage with JGB, delivering a potent blend of funk, blues,[…]
Laguna Beach,CA92651United States
Experience the magic of Cubensis, the celebrated Grateful Dead tribute band, as they bring their authentic psychedelic sound and improvisational spirit to Laguna Beach on March 12th, 2026.
Ventura,CA93001United States
Dandy Productions is proud to present “Ventura Dead Night: Dancin’ in the Street!” Every Thursday at Winchester Grill-Ventura on Main Street in downtown Ventura, starting Feb. 19.
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Circles Around The Sun, an LA-based instrumental supergroup born from Grateful Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concerts, blends cosmic disco, jazz-funk, and psychedelia in their improvisational sound that continues to evolve[…]
Pioneertown,CA92268United States
Circles Around The Sun delivers cosmic instrumental disco that evolved from Grateful Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” concerts into a genre-defying experience blending psych-rock, jazz-funk, and psychedelia with notable collaborations.
Ventura,CA93001United States
Dandy Productions is proud to present “Ventura Dead Night: Dancin’ in the Street!” Every Thursday at Winchester Grill-Ventura on Main Street in downtown Ventura, starting Feb. 19.
Solana Beach,CA92075United States
Saint Luna is a rock band hailing from San Diego, California. The boys have carved a section of the Indie scene for themselves by bringing back the golden age of[…]
Pasadena,CA91105United States
Second Fridays Doors at 8pm2 sets21+
Ventura,CA93001United States
Dandy Productions is proud to present “Ventura Dead Night: Dancin’ in the Street!” Every Thursday at Winchester Grill-Ventura on Main Street in downtown Ventura, starting Feb. 19.
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
The Garcia Project faithfully recreates classic Jerry Garcia Band shows from 1976-1995, delivering authentic performances with era-correct arrangements, gear, and the emotional warmth that defined Garcia’s legendary concerts.
Sherman Oaks,CA91403United States
Weekly LA Dead Night in Sherman Oaks with a rotating cast of musicians every week. 2 sets of Grateful Dead music with snacks and shakedown on the back patio.
Ventura,CA93001United States
The Garcia Project meticulously recreates classic Jerry Garcia Band performances from 1976-1995, delivering authentic arrangements, sounds, and the emotional experience that made JGB legendary among Deadheads and music lovers.
San Diego,CA92101United States
The Garcia Project authentically recreates classic Jerry Garcia Band shows from 1976-1995, performing unaltered setlists with precise arrangements, tempos, and equipment to deliver the true emotional experience that made JGB[…]
Ventura,CA93001United States
Dandy Productions is proud to present “Ventura Dead Night: Dancin’ in the Street!” Every Thursday at Winchester Grill-Ventura on Main Street in downtown Ventura, starting Feb. 19.
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Experience a night of authentic Grateful Dead magic as Ladyfinger and Dead Set 805 take the stage at SOhO Santa Barbara. Join this celebration of legendary jams and improvisational spirit[…]
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