Welcome to OpenDead, a project aimed at developing the most comprehensive Grateful Dead resource guide on the Internet. We're new, but we're growing and we'd love to have your input! Please submit some links and become a part of this devotional endeavor to shine a little love back to the Gratest band that's ever graced the concert stage.
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Newest Additions
- J. Garcia Wine: Just like Jerry Garcia all these signature wines are from Northern California... Sonoma County to be exact. They are specially made to celebrate two of the main passions he had in life, art and wine. The labels are gorgeous and the wines, a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Chardonnay, a Merlot, and a Zinfandel, are superb.
- The Grateful Garcia Gathering: This annual music fest happens over the few days that follow and/or precede Jerry Garcia's birthday. Since his death in 1995, August 1st has become a deadhead holiday. The Grateful Garcia Gathering is a huge camping party in honor of live music and spirited fun. They always have an awesome line up that often includes Donna Jean, New Riders of the Purple Sage, and the JGB. Held in Ohio.
- Official Jerry Garcia Store: You name it, this online store has all the hottest Jerry merchandise. A great resource for digital downloads and the Grateful Dead's music and videos. They sell zip up hoodies, gifts, wooden cd crates, Jerry artwork, and the Jerry Songbook. The website features merch on sale, and a you can join the mailing list by creating an account. A great way to catch all the screamin' deals!
- A Youtube Snippit: A wonderful Youtube minute and a quarter video of Jerry warming up backstage before a concert. Filmed during his later years. Crazy fingers will make you cry! Amazing chord progression and very raw. You will also find tons of other videos on this page, submitted by a variety of people.
- Jerry Garcia Quotes: A Brainy Quote site, with dozens of classic Jerry-isms to peruse, memorize or share with friends. Jerry Garcia had a very thoughtful approach when analyzing the world around him which made for some great tidbits of wisdom.
- The Grateful Fed Psyche Deli: A restaurant and music venue in Kelowna, B.C., Canada. Eat in or get The Grateful Fed to cater your next event, the food is always guaranteed to be kind! They have live music scheduled for most nights (except Sundays when they are closed), or dance events, dj parties, jams, and local talent.
- Juba Juba!: A Denver area interpretive Grateful Dead band. Funkier, dancable versions of all your favorite Dead tunes, with authentic-sounding vocals and arrangements, and improv jams. They have a busy tour schedule so check out their website for details.
- Tiff Garcia: Jerry's older brother. Many first heard of him because he gave the welcoming invocation to the opening party for the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater. He is an artist, and his style is abstract and colorful. His work can be purchased as giclee of original lithographs that use water colours and artist markers, or the originals can be purchased.
- Jerry Garcia Amphitheater: Located in John McLaren Park and a top music venue in San Francisco. It's a Greek-style performance theater and is surrounded by natural landscape without traffic or city sound annoyances. Acoustics to please everyone, and great facilities, the theater is perfect for concerts, plays, dance performances and solo events. It can be rented by groups. It is where the Jerry Day event happens.
- Jerry Day: Happening at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (also known as McLaren Park) in San Francisco on the first weekend of August. The memorial event first took place in 2003 and is popular for all the amazing live music they have. Some examples are Melvin Seals, who worked with Jerry for fifteen years and then formed a band called JGB one year after Jerry died on August 9, 1995, Workingman's Ed, Jelly, and Harmony Grits.
