Live Dead & Brothers: An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers
ALL AGESSTANDING ROOM ONLY SOUNDCHECK VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE: VIP ticket holders can attend soundcheck and will also receive a soundboard quality digital download of the show! LIVE DEAD AND BROTHERS Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the golden era of psychedelic blues and the seeds of the ‘jam band’ scene as Live Dead & Brothers takes the stage. Comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this exceptional ensemble is set to revive the timeless magic of the late 1960s and early 1970s, bringing fans an experience like no other. The line-up is pedigree and generational featuring Berry Duane Oakley from The Allman Betts Band, Les Dudek from the Allman Brother family, Mark Karan from Bob Weir/ Rat Dog & The Other Ones, Scott Guberman from Phil Lesh & Friends, and Pete Lavezzoli from JGB, Jazz Is Dead and Oteil & Friends. Together, these accomplished musicians skillfully recreate the magic of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers Band’s co-billed concerts during the period of 1969 to1973. Their performances capture the raw energy, improvisational prowess, and soul-stirring melodies that defined an era of musical innovation. Live Dead & Brothers invites fans, both old and new, to come together and relive the vibrant, transformative spirit of the 60s and 70s. Whether you’re a lifelong devotee of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers or discovering their magic for the first time, this is a live music experience that transcends generations.
New Dawn Starkestra
ALL AGES STANDING ROOM ONLY NEW DAWN STARKESTRA New Dawn Starkestra is band of friends who play as if it’s their last gig! All prominent figures in the Western North Carolina music scene, Rebekah Todd, Isaac Hadden, Quinn Sternberg and Jeff Sipe have joined forces for this new project that combines all of their voices into a unified sound. Playing original music written by each member of the band, unique takes on covered repertoire, and daring improvised material, they bring joy and journey to each performance. Every show presents a different adventure as the four artists lean into the unexpected and feed off of each other, creating spontaneous music of the moment.
PATIO: Phuncle Sam
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE PHUNCLE SAM Asheville’s own Dead-Centric “jam band”. Since their formation in 2004, Phuncle Sam has been firmly rooted in musical exploration. The band serves up inventive interpretations of Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, and many others. They have built up a faithful following by using an approach that respects the improvisational traditions of The Grateful Dead, while exploring what can happen when individual band members bring their unique influences and interpretations into the mix.
PATIO: Phuncle Sam
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE PHUNCLE SAM Asheville’s own Dead-Centric “jam band”. Since their formation in 2004, Phuncle Sam has been firmly rooted in musical exploration. The band serves up inventive interpretations of Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, and many others. They have built up a faithful following by using an approach that respects the improvisational traditions of The Grateful Dead, while exploring what can happen when individual band members bring their unique influences and interpretations into the mix.
PATIO: Phuncle Sam
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE PHUNCLE SAM Asheville’s own Dead-Centric “jam band”. Since their formation in 2004, Phuncle Sam has been firmly rooted in musical exploration. The band serves up inventive interpretations of Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, and many others. They have built up a faithful following by using an approach that respects the improvisational traditions of The Grateful Dead, while exploring what can happen when individual band members bring their unique influences and interpretations into the mix.
PATIO: Carbon Harry
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE CARBON HARRY The future of rock n roll is in good hands with this quartet of young musical prodigies. Playing a mix of original songs as well as some stylized rock covers, Carbon Harry brings the music with a reckless abandon and joie de vivre that largely emanates from the fact that they have yet to reach 7th grade! Music connoisseurs and budding young musicians alike will not want to miss the opportunity to see this band of rapscallions on their ascent to rock n roll greatness.
PATIO: Brody Hunt & the Handfulls
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BRODY HUNT & THE HANDFULLS Asheville’s Hot Hobo Honky Tonk.
PATIO: Purrbox
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE PURRBOX Purrbox: The vibration within a happy cat’s vocal cords. This funky acoustic duo plays songs from all genres such as rock, funk, pop, jam, country, R&B, reggae, blues, original music and more. Hailing from Vero Beach, FL, Purrbox wears the influences of The Allman Brothers, Widespread Panic, The Grateful Dead, and other jam greats on their sleeve.
Hatch Amphitheater Soft Opening with Phuncle Sam
– ALL AGES- STANDING ROOM ONLY- FREE SHOW HATCH AMPHITHEATER SOFT OPENING WITH PHUNCLE SAM We’ve been working hard over at The Grey Eagle to bring you a brand new outdoor space to enjoy live music—filling the void left by the sad loss of The Outpost. Join us for a Free Show on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at The Hatch Amphitheater (42 South French Broad). This is our soft opening, and we’d love for you to come out, show your support, and help us break in the new space with good vibes and great music from Phuncle Sam: Asheville’s own Dead-Centric “jam band”. Since their formation in 2004, Phuncle Sam has been firmly rooted in musical exploration. The band serves up inventive interpretations of Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, and many others. They have built up a faithful following by using an approach that respects the improvisational traditions of The Grateful Dead, while exploring what can happen when individual band members bring their unique influences and interpretations into the mix. Stay tuned—there’s a lot more live music coming your way at The Hatch Amphitheater. See you there!
PATIO: Phuncle Sam
– ALL AGES- LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE PHUNCLE SAM Asheville’s own Dead-Centric “jam band”. Since their formation in 2004, Phuncle Sam has been firmly rooted in musical exploration. The band serves up inventive interpretations of Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, and many others. They have built up a faithful following by using an approach that respects the improvisational traditions of The Grateful Dead, while exploring what can happen when individual band members bring their unique influences and interpretations into the mix.
