Dear Jerry Concert To Celebrate Music Of Jerry Garcia
By Scott Bernstein Mar 5, 2015 • 7:30 am PST
Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland will host an all-star tribute concert dubbed Dear Jerry: Celebrating The Music Of Jerry Garcia on May 14. Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann will each perform at the tribute with their respective solo bands or with the house band along with many other acts.
Dear Jerry will feature performances from Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann’s Billy & the Kids, Bob Weir, Bruce Hornsby, Buddy Miller, David Grisman, Eric Church, Greensky Bluegrass, Jimmy Cliff, Jorma Kaukonen, Los Lobos, moe., O.A.R., Railroad Earth, The Disco Biscuits, Trampled By Turtles, Widespread Panic, Yonder Mountain String Band and Phil Lesh’s Communion. More artists are expected to be added later.
This tribute is the latest put together by Keith Wortman, who’s executive produced tributes to Emmylou Harris, Gregg Allman and Levon Helm in recent years. Don Was will serve as the event’s music director and will lead an all-star band backing the performers.
“It’s exciting to have so many phenomenal artists performing in this special musical tribute to my dad, Jerry Garcia!” said Trixie Garcia in a statement. “DEAR JERRY: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF JERRY GARCIA speaks volumes to Jerry’s lasting influence in the ears and hearts of his fans and fellow musicians. Join us in celebrating the legacy that inspired so many.”
“Jerry gave his heart, soul, and music to his band mates, fellow musicians, and to millions of fans around the world,” said Wortman. “Whether playing in the Grateful Dead, his acoustic and bluegrass bands or his beloved Jerry Garcia Band, his songs made us happy just to be alive. As all of us in the extended Grateful Dead family embark on celebrating 50 years of their music, I can’t think of a more fitting way to kick-off the festivities than by honoring Jerry and his songs at this extraordinary event. I am privileged and humbled to be working with theses artists to deliver such a special event to the fans — it will be unforgettable.”
Tickets for Dear Jerry go on sale Friday, March 13 at 12 p.m. via Ticketfly.
UPDATE: Here’s more ticketing details from a press release:
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 13 at 12 p.m. ET via Ticketfly or by phone at 877-4FLY-TIX. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Merriweather Post Pavilion West Box Office Monday -Friday from 10am -4pm, or at the 9:30 Club Box Office. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 10th at 12pm ET through Thursday, March 12th at 10pm. For more information visit citiprivatepass.com. The Merriweather Post Pavilion parking lot will open at 3:30pm. Doors will be at 5:30pm and the show will begin at 7pm.
