Experience the ultimate Jerry Garcia Band tribute when Jerry’s Middle Finger hits the Fonda Theatre on December 6, joined by acclaimed percussionist Wally Ingram for an unforgettable night of spectacular[…]
Los Angeles,CA90028United States
Electric Waste Band is now in year 33 of their weekly Monday night residency at Winston’s OB. Long gone are the glory days of piling into a van and following[…]
San Diego,CA92107United 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.
Sherman Oaks,CA91403United States
3 nights, no repeats! After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight. The[…]
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Celebrating a decade of performances, Easy Wind brings the authentic spirit of 1970s Grateful Dead to life with veteran musicians who experienced the magic of Jerry Garcia’s era firsthand.
Solana Beach,CA92075United States
Experience the Grateful Dead’s legacy with Dead Set 805 at SOhO restaurant & music club on State Street. Don’t miss their performance of classic Dead tunes on Thursday, December 11th,[…]
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Three Nights, No Repeats! After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight. The[…]
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Second Fridays Doors at 8pm2 sets21+
Pasadena,CA91105United States
Get jolly with live Grateful Dead music on Saturday, December 13th from 7pm until late. Enjoy two full sets performed by Wyatt Abernathie, Ethan Perlman, Brian Beard, and a mystery[…]
Twentynine Palms,CA92277United States
Three nights, no repeats! After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight. The[…]
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Get ready, Ventura! Uncle Floyd’s Band brings an epic Pink Floyd and Grateful Dead mashup to Gibson’s on Main on 12/13/2025, featuring top SoCal jam musicians, including members from Shine[…]
Ventura,CA93001United States
Electric Waste Band is now in year 33 of their weekly Monday night residency at Winston’s OB. Long gone are the glory days of piling into a van and following[…]
San Diego,CA92107United 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.
Sherman Oaks,CA91403United States
Experience the magic of Jerry Garcia Band’s greatest hits at our holiday concert featuring the Belotti Brothers and a stellar lineup of musicians. Join us December 19th at Mrs. Olson’s[…]
Oxnard,CA93035United States
Experience the ultimate Sunday Funday as Cubensis brings their psychedelic sounds back to The Lighthouse Cafe for an unforgettable live performance. Great music and good vibes await!
Hermosa Beach,CA90254United States
It’s no longer a secret that California-based Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute experience in the world – performing and celebrating the music of JGB[…]
Pioneertown,CA92268United States
Electric Waste Band is now in year 33 of their weekly Monday night residency at Winston’s OB. Long gone are the glory days of piling into a van and following[…]
San Diego,CA92107United 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.
Sherman Oaks,CA91403United States
Electric Waste Band plays every last Saturday of the month at Aquarius from 6-9pm. Live music all day, cover is $5 before 5pm.
San Diego,CA92109United States
Electric Waste Band is now in year 33 of their weekly Monday night residency at Winston’s OB. Long gone are the glory days of piling into a van and following[…]
San Diego,CA92107United 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
(Past Dead Shows)
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Join the Valley’s all-female Grateful Dead tribute band, Grateful Dames, at The Venice West Grateful Brunch. Enjoy classic Dead tunes in a family-friendly atmosphere with free admission, dog-friendly spaces, and[…]
Morro Bay,CA93442United States
Definitely Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute band that will captivate you with their faithful and high-energy song renditions and mind blowing live performances. Definitely Dead’s music is a tribute[…]
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight. The lineup, featuring Dan Horne[…]
Los Angeles,CA91604United States
Playing the music of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band plus more covers Dave Poon (bass/ vocals)Matt Brown (keys/ vocals)George Bernardo (drums/ vocals)Chris Ossorio (guitar/ vocals)special guest Stephanie Lallouz[…]
Laguna Beach,CA92651United States
Cubensis, a Los Angeles-based band since 1987, faithfully recreates the Grateful Dead experience with compelling accuracy, capturing the spirit and improvisational magic that made the legendary jam band beloved by[…]
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.
San Diego,CA92107United States
Electric Waste Band is now in year 33 of their weekly Monday night residency at Winston’s OB. Long gone are the glory days of piling into a van and following[…]
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Join us for an unforgettable night as Ladyfinger reunites with the Bellotti Brothers for a special Dead Family Gathering in Carpinteria, celebrating the musical legacy of the Grateful Dead tradition.
Dana Point,CA92629United States
Every Sunday at StillWater, right next to Dana Point Music
Irvine,CA92614United States
Experience the ultimate psychedelic jam session as Orange County welcomes Uncle Floyd’s Band, SoCal’s exclusive Grateful Dead/Pink Floyd fusion act, for a special two-set performance at Hangar 24.
San Diego,CA92109United States
Every Sunday at Aquarius catch Fish and the Seaweeds for two sets of Grateful Dead tunes, with another band TBA bringing on sunset. Five Dollars after 4:20…
San Diego,CA92109United States
Electric Waste Band plays every last Saturday of the month at Aquarius from 6-9pm. Live music all day, cover is $5 before 5pm.
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
JAYMO M.D. brings together guitar virtuoso Jason Sinay and renowned drummer John Molo for a Grateful Dead-inspired jam session with special guests, supported by EASY WIND at this charity concert[…]
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.
San Diego,CA92107United States
Electric Waste Band is now in year 33 of their weekly Monday night residency at Winston’s OB. Long gone are the glory days of piling into a van and following[…]
Pasadena,CA91105United States
Pasadena’s iconic Doo Dah Parade may be on hiatus this year, but a spirited renegade event emerges to fill the void, featuring Queen tryouts at Doghaus and a coronation ceremony[…]
Dana Point,CA92629United States
Every Sunday at StillWater, right next to Dana Point Music
San Diego,CA92109United States
Every Sunday at Aquarius catch Fish and the Seaweeds for two sets of Grateful Dead tunes, with another band TBA bringing on sunset. Five Dollars after 4:20…
San Juan Capistrano,CA92675United States
Experience the nostalgic rhythms of The Sunstroke Serenaders as they blend Grateful Dead classics with Jerry Garcia Band favorites and original compositions for a groovy rock ‘n’ roll journey.
Hermosa Beach,CA90254United States
Wall of Sound recreates the energy and power of Grateful Dead music featuring authentic tones and style. Nick Sandoval has played in several California Grateful Dead Tribute bands for years[…]
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Experience the magic of the Grateful Dead with Cubensis, an LA-based tribute band faithfully recreating the legendary jam band’s spirit and sound since 1987, with no two shows ever the[…]
Long Beach,CA90804United States
Join The Jukebox for their debut at Long Beach’s Good Bar, featuring two sets of JGB music with Matt Bunsen, Melissa Robin, Chris McKinney, and Ashton Slater.
Laguna Beach,CA92651United States
Experience the nostalgic rhythms of The Sunstroke Serenaders as they blend Grateful Dead classics with Jerry Garcia Band favorites and original compositions for a groovy rock ‘n’ roll journey.
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
BERTHA: Grateful Drag delivers electrifying performances as the world’s first drag tribute to the Grateful Dead, featuring queer and allied Nashville talent raising funds for LGBTQ+ communities with every ticket[…]
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.
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