The Grateful Dead Bassist Phil Lesh Dies at 84

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Phil Lesh, a founding member and bassist of the Grateful Dead, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 84. According to a post on his Instagram, Lesh “passed peacefully” while surrounded by his […]

Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dead at 84 as loved ones say musician ‘passed peacefully’ surrounded by family

Phil Lesh performing at the Phil Lesh and Friends concert in 2005

THE GRATEFUL Dead bassist Phil Lesh has died at 84, leaving a legendary mark on rock & roll in his decades-long career. The musician’s death was confirmed on Friday by his family, who were alongside the beloved star […]

Terrapin Crossroads Presents Sunday Daydream, Full Details on Summer Festivals Featuring Diverse Phil Lesh & Friends Lineups

Terrapin Crossroads Presents Sunday Daydream, Full Details on Summer Festivals Featuring Diverse Phil Lesh & Friends Lineups

This summer, Terrapin Crossroads will present two opportunities to celebrate the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead with the onset of Sunday Daydream Volumes 3 and 4 featuring Phil Lesh & Friends and more at […]

Phil Lesh Closes Out 84th Birthday Celebration with Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (A Gallery + Recap)

Phil Lesh Closes Out 84th Birthday Celebration with Joe Russo's Almost Dead (A Gallery + Recap)

Dueling kits and keys were at the forefront of Phil Lesh & Friends’ final moments at the Capitol Theatre last night in Port Chester, N.Y. Steeped in collaboration, the Grateful Dead bassist began his five-part […]

Phil Lesh & Friends to Stream Capitol Theatre Birthday Concert Live on SiriusXM’s Grateful Dead Channel

Phil Lesh & Friends to Stream Capitol Theatre Birthday Concert Live on SiriusXM's Grateful Dead Channel

Photo Credit: Dino Perrucci Tomorrow, March 15, Sirius XM’s Grateful Dead station will broadcast Phil Lesh & Friends’ sold-out concert at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y. The performance arrives after the frontman’s initial […]

Phil Lesh Opens Birthday Run at The Capitol Theatre in First Performance with The “Q” Since 2021 (Photos + Recap)

Phil Lesh Opens Birthday Run at The Capitol Theatre in First Performance with The “Q” Since 2021 (Photos + Recap)

Photo Credit: Marc Millman On Monday, March 4, Phil Lesh opened his annual birthday concert series at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y. Night one saw on stage assistance from longtime collaborators of the […]

Phil Lesh & Friends Welcome Rick Mitarotonda, James Casey, Natalie Cressman, Jennifer Hartswick and More for Weekend Two of Capitol Theatre Residency (Recap/Gallery)

Phil Lesh & Friends Welcome Rick Mitarotonda, James Casey, Natalie Cressman, Jennifer Hartswick and More for Weekend Two of Capitol Theatre Residency (Recap/Gallery)

This weekend, Phil Lesh & Friends celebrated the second of three runs saluting the hallowed month of October at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y. For the masterfully instrumented jamboree, the Grateful Dead founding […]

Phil Lesh to Welcome Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline for PHILCO at Sacred Rose Festival’s Inaugural Event

Phil Lesh to Welcome Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline for PHILCO at Sacred Rose Festival's Inaugural Event

Chicago’s highly anticipated Grateful Dead-inspired gathering, Sacred Rose Festival, has announced who will be joining Phil Lesh and Friends for their headlining act during their inaugural event. Lesh’s “friends” will be none other than Wilco’s […]

Phil Lesh, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline Announce “Philco” Set at Chicago Festival

Sacred Rose Festival 2022

Sacred Rose is a music festival taking place from August 26-28 at Chicagoland’s Seatgeek Stadium. Today, it’s been announced that Grateful Dead icon Phil Lesh will headline. The Phil Lesh & Friends lineup for the […]