Experience the authentic energy of Grateful Dead music with Wall of Sound, while Sanford Street delivers a fresh fusion of funk, rock, and soul inspired by legendary jam bands.
Los Angeles,CA90035United States
Get ready for our Santa Barbara return! Join us with Jackson Gillies and JAX PLAYS DEAD at Lodo Studios on November 8th. Secure your no-fee tickets for this exciting Great[…]
Santa Barbara,CA93101United 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
Celebrate community and culture at our fall festival, Night of Dead, featuring headliners Skeleton Crewe. Enjoy live music, farm-fresh food, and family-friendly fun in this magical gathering.
San Juan Capistrano,CA92675United 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 return of Santa Barbara’s Grateful Dead Night on 11/11, featuring two sets of Ladyfinger, a Shakedown scene, raffles, and prizes. Join the Carpinteria Dead Family for this free,[…]
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Rocketeers on assignment in Orange County to seek water. We venture to RC Watering Hole to investigate. We Gratefully request your presence. Cosmonauts:
Lake Forest,CA92610United States
Wall of Sound is a high energy, powerful, classic take on the Grateful Dead. It recreates the Grateful Dead experience as it was with extreme attention to detail, authentic tones, and even authentic[…]
Laguna Beach,CA92651United States
Diego Dead returns to Mr. Peabody’s for a couple of sets of Grateful Dead music on Friday, November 14th. Goes til 12:30.
Encinitas,CA92024United States
Second Fridays Doors at 8pm2 sets21+
Pasadena,CA91105United 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
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[…]
Los Angeles,CA90042United 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.
Laguna Beach,CA92651United 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.
Long Beach,CA90804United 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[…]
Los Angeles,CA90291United 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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Ojai,CA93023United States
Explore the authentic Grateful Dead experience with Grateful To The Core, a dedicated tribute band led by seasoned Jerryologist Joel Martin, who’s performed over 300 shows across the West Coast[…]
Carpinteria,CA93013United States
Skeleton Crewe unites five jam band virtuosos—Rob Barraco, Barry Sless, Stephen Inglis, Pete Sears, and Jay Lane—blending Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, and masterful rhythm into an extraordinary[…]
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…
San Pedro,CA90731United States
Doors 6:30pm+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TICKETSGENERAL ADMISSION$5 kids 12 & under – Limited + tax and fees (must be accompanied by an adult)$15 Earlybird Tickets – Limited + tax & fees $20 General Admission + tax &[…]
Reseda,CA91335United States
I am so excited to announce the addition of Julie Sax (Saxophone), Karina Dawn Line (vocals) and Scott Fox (percussion) who will be joining Ashton Slater (guitar, vocals), Joni Finkle[…]
Ventura,CA93001United States
Join the Dead Marley Matthews Band at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach for a free Dia De Los Muertos celebration on November 1st. Honor ancestors with music and dancing at this[…]
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Let’s do this again! Token Rhyme will be playing 2 full sets of Grateful Dead and other Jammin’ tunes on Saturday afternoon Nov 1st from 12-3pm. Doors at 10:30am. No[…]
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Halloween transforms SOhO into a Grateful Dead paradise with the Heads All Happy Halloween Ball, featuring the special collaboration No Simple Spoonful and JAX PLAYS DEAD for an unforgettable Deadhead[…]
Ventura,CA93001United 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[…]
San Diego,CA92109United States
Halloween Party @ Aquarius! Pick out your favorite costume and come get weird with us on the Jetty.
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…
San Juan Capistrano,CA92675United States
Cubensis, renowned for their authentic tribute to the Grateful Dead experience, welcomes talented vocalist Emerson Rose as a special guest during their performance at The Coach House. The collaboration brings[…]
Los Angeles,CA90027United States
Presented by Live Nation and Nederlander Concerts Doors 5:30pm
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Pink Talking Fish delivers a unique hybrid tribute experience, blending the epic emotion of Pink Floyd, funky layers of Talking Heads, and diverse styles of Phish into an innovative musical[…]
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
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.[…]
Apple Valley,CA92308United States
Get ready to groove and pay tribute to the Grateful Dead in your spookiest Halloween costumes at our epic costume party!
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[…]
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