Grateful Dead

After the death of founding Grateful Dead member Bobby Weir this weekend, fans, friends, and fellow musicians are sharing their memories of a true American original. WAMC Berkshire Bureau Chief and passionate Deadhead Josh Landes shares this remembrance.

On Saturday, legendary American singer-songwriter and Grateful Dead founding member Bobby Weir died at the age of 78 after a struggle with cancer and underlying health issues. Weir's musical career began in 1963 when he was just 16, and over the next 60 years, he spent as much time as possible on stage. A cosmic cowboy, a die hard jazz fan, an interpreter of the folk song book, and above all else, a storyteller, Weir reflected every facet of the American musical experience.

This year’s installment of the long-running Dead of Winter Jam in Pittsfield, Massachusetts will pay tribute to the life and legacy of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh.

Today would have been Jerry Garcia’s 81st birthday, and upstate New York musicians are celebrating with a special concert at Lark Hall in Albany tonight.

An Albany-based record label is releasing a massive collection of Grateful Dead covers as a fundraiser for the city’s free food fridge.

An interview with Oteil Burbridge.

Next week, harpist and singer songwriter Mikaela Davis begins an upstate New York residency including three Albany concerts.

With 2022 in its waning hours, it’s time to look back at some of the cultural highlights in Berkshire County and the Capital Region.

An interview with Steve Kimock.

An interview with Mickey Hart.