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.
Not Fade Away
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Los Angeles,CA90291United 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.
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.
Pioneertown,CA92268United States
Join us for the 5th Annual Beneath the Desert Sky Benefit Concert supporting Joshua Tree National Park, featuring Sin City All Stars, The Ghost Notes & Long Duk Dong!
Malibu,CA90265United States
Join us May 31st for East Valley Road with support from the Sunstroke Serenaders & The Blue Byrdes! Doors open at 7PM. Show starts at 8PM. Event is 21+. ALL[…]
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United 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.
Encinitas,CA92024United 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!
Costa Mesa,CA92627United States
Catch Family Mystic & Sunstroke Serenaders at The Wayfarer, Costa Mesa on May 29! Experience soul-stirring harmonies, ecstatic grooves, and a must-see west coast live music event.
Ojai,CA93023United 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.
San Juan Capistrano,CA92675United States
Experience Jerry’s Middle Finger live at Coach House in San Juan Capistrano! This premier JGB tribute band delivers authentic Jerry Garcia jams in an intimate setting.
Solana Beach,CA92075United 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[…]
Los Angeles,CA90291United 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,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
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.
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
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.
Ventura,CA93001United 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.
Solana Beach,CA92075United 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.
Tarzana,CA91356United 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!
Vista,CA92081United States
Experience live Grateful Dead, JGB, and DAWG tribute music at Aztec Brewery! Catch unforgettable performances on the first and last Wednesdays of every month, 7-10pm.
San Diego,CA92107United States
*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[…]
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+
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