Immerse yourself in the authentic sound of ’70s Grateful Dead with Easy Wind, a tribute band founded by devoted Deadheads who witnessed Jerry Garcia perform. Experience their carefully crafted setlists[…]
Encinitas,CA92024United States
Experience the musical legacy of Bob Weir as Ladyfinger, the acclaimed Grateful Dead tribute band, performs a special free, all-ages show at Fox Wine Co. in downtown Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Join us this Saturday for a heartfelt tribute to Bob Weir featuring JG Mystery Band, Random Animals, and special guests at The Brewhouse Santa Barbara. All ages, no cover, 3-7pm[…]
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Discover Cubensis, the premier Grateful Dead tribute band delivering authentic live concert experiences since 1987. With meticulous musical detail and improvisation, they honor the Dead’s legacy while adding fresh energy[…]
Los Angeles,CA90035United States
Experience a magical evening as Easy Wind delivers two full sets of beloved Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia classics at the Hilton Garden Inn in Carlsbad, CA for a night[…]
Carlsbad,CA92011United States
Join us for a heartfelt tribute to Bobby ‘Ace’ Weir as Heads All Happy Hour and Carpinteria Dead Family present an evening of live music featuring Santa Barbara’s finest Grateful[…]
Santa Barbara,CA93101United 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
Dark Star Orchestra, renowned for their faithful recreations of Grateful Dead concerts, is set to bring the spirit of Jerry Garcia and company to The Wiltern in Los Angeles. The[…]
Los Angeles,CA90010United States
Experience the magic of Dark Star Orchestra as they faithfully recreate the Grateful Dead experience at The Sound in Del Mar. This renowned tribute band brings meticulous authenticity to every[…]
Del Mar,CA92014United States
Experience the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute as Dark Star Orchestra returns to Ventura Music Hall in 2026, recreating historic Dead concerts with meticulous authenticity that delights both seasoned Deadheads and[…]
Ventura,CA93001United 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 ultimate Grateful Dead tribute as Dark Star Orchestra returns to the Fremont Theatre in 2026, recreating historic Dead concerts with meticulous authenticity that delights both seasoned Deadheads and[…]
San Luis Obispo,CA93401United States
Experience JAYMO M.D. featuring Jason Sinay (The Dirty Knobs) and John Molo (Phil Lesh), alongside special guests for a Grateful Dead-inspired jam session at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa on[…]
Costa Mesa,CA92627United 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
Join us for an unforgettable night of The Jerry Garcia Band & Grateful Dead music at Corbin Bowl in Tarzana. Enjoy our full bar, great food, and convenient free parking[…]
Tarzana,CA91356United States
Second Fridays Doors at 8pm2 sets21+
Pasadena,CA91105United 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 authentic Grateful Dead sound with Cubensis, a premier tribute band touring extensively across the southwest. Enjoy improvisation-rich performances spanning all eras of the Dead and Jerry Garcia Band’s[…]
Los Angeles,CA90042United 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 psychedelic spirit of the Grateful Dead as local tribute band Diego Dead brings faithful interpretations and improvisational jams to Mr. Peabody’s intimate venue this weekend.
Encinitas,CA92024United 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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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
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Ventura Music Hall hosts a special Bob Weir Tribute featuring talented musicians from beloved bands like Cubensis, Jerry’s Middle Finger, and many more[…]
Los Angeles,CA90017United States
Experience Deadhead Disco, where Grateful Dead classics meet modern dance floor energy in a four-hour journey curated by Colin Johnson, blending timeless jams with contemporary artists for an immersive musical[…]
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Experience the magical fusion of Grateful Dead spirit and country soul at Standing on the Neon Moon. This unique night features an all-star band, dreamy dancefloor, and hypnotic jams perfect[…]
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Start your weekend right with Grateful Brunch Saturdays, featuring Reckoning tunes, delicious brunch classics, and bottomless mimosas in a family-friendly atmosphere with no cover charge.
San Juan Capistrano,CA92675United States
Los Angeles,CA90042United States
Join us for an unforgettable night featuring an all-star lineup of talent including Adam Macdougall, Austin McCutchen, Corey Rose, and more! Doors open at 7pm for this can’t-miss musical showcase.
Vista,CA92081United States
Join us for a special night of free-flowing music featuring Bon Weir, Grateful Dead classics and more, performed by our talented ensemble of David Isaac, Chase Pado, Danny Campbell and[…]
Los Angeles,CA90035United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Bob Weir’s legacy with Grateful Dead tunes performed by talented musicians including Ben Spivak, Dave Keldsen, and special guests.
Sherman Oaks,CA91403United States
Join us as we honor the life of our beloved Bob Weir through music and dance. After difficult days, gather at The Barrel Tavern with Ashton Slater, Josh Keesan, Eddie[…]
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[…]
Tarzana,CA91356United States
With Eric Solton, Ashton Slater, Emerson Rose, Jeff Hiller, Clinton Clark
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
Start your 2026 with good vibes at the Grateful Brunch in Venice on January 10! Blue Storm will be playing Grateful Dead tunes while you enjoy drinks, waffles, and a[…]
Pasadena,CA91105United States
Second Fridays Doors at 8pm2 sets21+
Long Beach,CA90804United States
Join The Jukebox for their return to Long Beach’s Good Bar, featuring two sets of JGB music with George Bernardo, Melissa Robin, Chris McKinney, and Ashton Slater.
Los Angeles,CA90291United States
The Wall of Sound refers to the massive sound system created for the Grateful Dead in the 1970s. Designed by audio engineer Owsley “Bear” Stanley, it was a groundbreaking 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[…]
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
Join us for a special wintertime celebration on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue in Santa Barbara—continuing our beloved annual January tradition!
San Diego,CA92107United States
Ring in 2026 with the Electric Waste Band’s annual New Year’s Eve concert at Winston’s in Ocean Beach. Join the festivities on December 31st for this can’t-miss live performance starting[…]
San Pedro,CA90731United States
Experience the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute this New Year’s Eve as Cubensis, hailed as “the nation’s premiere Dead tribute,” joins forces with John Kadlecik of Dark Star Orchestra fame for[…]
Ventura,CA93001United States
Celebrate the Grateful Dead legacy at the 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, featuring Mason’s Children, Katie Skene Band, and JAX Plays Dead for an[…]
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[…]
Carlsbad,CA92011United States
Experience a magical evening as Easy Wind delivers two full sets of beloved Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia classics at the Hilton Garden Inn in Carlsbad, CA for a night[…]
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