Live Dead & Brothers: An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers

Live Dead & Brothers: An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers — LIVE at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY on June 28, 2026!

On the exact 60th anniversary of the band name ‘GRATEFUL DEAD,’ and also of THE ACID TEST, Live Dead & Brothers continues a face-melting, mesmerizing journey through the golden era of psychedelic blues and the origins of the ‘jam band’ scene.

Comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this ensemble has completed 60 shows in its inaugural year. The project merges the legacies of the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band and aims to deliver an authentic, immersive experience that pays homage to the music of that era.

Live Dead & Brothers are:
- Berry Duane Oakley
https://www.allmanbettsband.com/brothers/berry-duane-oakley/
- Mark Karan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Karan
- Scott Guberman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Guberman
- Pete Lavezzoli
https://peterlavezzoli.com
- Melody Trucks
- The Fitzkee Bros

Together, these musicians recreate the co-billed concerts from 1969 to 1973, capturing improvisational energy and soul-stirring melodies. Performances include classics such as "Ramblin' Man," "Morning Dew," "Jessica," and more.

Recent review: https://www.musicfestnews.com/2025/11/live-dead-and-brothers-at-ponte-vedra-stealing-our-collective-peach/

LIVE DEAD & BROTHERS' Spring Trippin' Tour will celebrate this counter-cultural touchstone, perform music, and add actual spoken word recordings from THE ACID TEST.