Get ready to groove and pay tribute to the Grateful Dead in your spookiest Halloween costumes at our epic costume party!
Apple Valley,CA92308United States
VW’s weekly Grateful Dead Brunch is a great time for all ages! Our venue, located in the heart of Venice Beach, is the ultimate destination for Deadheads and music enthusiasts.[…]
Los Angeles,CA90291United 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
Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world’s most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the[…]
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Presented by Live Nation and Nederlander Concerts Doors 5:30pm
Los Angeles,CA90027United States
Live Grateful Dead Music on the tracks.
San Juan Capistrano,CA92675United 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
Every Sunday at StillWater, right next to Dana Point Music
Dana Point,CA92629United 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
Halloween Party @ Aquarius! Pick out your favorite costume and come get weird with us on the Jetty.
San Diego,CA92109United States
Get ready to dance the night away in your spookiest costume at the Halloween Party by Dandy Productions at the Crowne Plaza! A Hauntingly Good Time! Prepare yourself for a[…]
Ventura,CA93001United 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)
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[…]
Ventura,CA93001United States
Ventura Music Hall Presents: STEELY DEAD – A Sonic Fusion of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a[…]
San Diego,CA92119United States
Diego Dead plays McGuffie’s Live for a couple of sets of Grateful Dead music on Sunday, October 19th.
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…
Ventura,CA93001United States
You won’t want to miss this one folks! 8:30 pm, full band
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national touring band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful[…]
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Experience Venice West’s weekly Grateful Dead Brunch every Saturday, featuring live bands, delicious food, and bottomless mimosas in the heart of Venice Beach—perfect for Deadheads of all ages.
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
Steely Dead isn’t your average tribute band—we fuse the legendary catalogs of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan into a one-of-a-kind live experience. With masterful jams, slick segues, and improvisation at[…]
Laguna Beach,CA92651United States
Channeling the energy of 1970’s era Grateful Dead, Skeleton Crew plays the songs of the most beloved and successful touring band of all time. Doors 5pm
Solana Beach,CA92075United States
Belly Up Presents: STEELY DEAD – A Sonic Fusion of The Grateful Dead and Steely Dan Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver, Colorado, Steely Dead is a national[…]
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[…]
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…
Pomona,CA91766United States
GRATEFUL SHRED 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[…]
Costa Mesa,CA92627United States
Welcome to an authentic Grateful Dead experience as Wall of Sound returns to the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa for two full sets of carefully crafted music that captures the[…]
Carlsbad,CA92008United States
Two sets of Dead on the bluffs
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
VW’s weekly Grateful Dead Brunch is a great time for all ages! Our venue, located in the heart of Venice Beach, is the ultimate destination for Deadheads and music enthusiasts.[…]
Santa Barbara, CA,CA93103United States
Join us on October 11 for the 5th annual Jerry Day at Chase Palm Park’s Great Meadow, featuring live music, food trucks, and festivities celebrating Jerry Garcia’s legacy of enduring[…]
Silverado,CA92676United States
Saddle up for the 55th annual Silverado Country Fair & Folk Festival this October, featuring a western parade, live music, historical activities, and family fun—all for an affordable admission price.
Pasadena,CA91105United States
Second Fridays Doors at 8pm2 sets21+
Pasadena,CA91105United States
Los Angeles! LA Dead Night returns next Friday (10/10) at Old Towne Pub in Pasadena. I am super stoked to welcome our friends Easy Wind to rip 2 sets of[…]
Ventura,CA93001United States
Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has risen from parking lot performances to national tours, capturing the essence of the Grateful Dead with their harmonious sound and authentic spirit while adding their[…]
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