Bob Weir Guests With The Avett Brothers At Mountain Jam

By Scott Bernstein Jun 6, 2014 • 7:00 pm PDT

Bob Weir Guests With The Avett Brothers At Mountain Jam
In a preview of an upcoming concert at Red Rocks, guitarist Bob Weir of Grateful Dead/RatDog fame sat in with The Avett Brothers this afternoon at the Mountain Jam music festival in Hunter, NY.

Weir and The Avett’s first-ever collaboration lasted for three songs and started six tunes into the band’s set. First up for the pairing was a cover of Jimmie Rodgers’ “California Blues,” which was followed by The Avett Brothers original “Go To Sleep.” Bobby ended his time on stage with the group by leading a cover of George Jones’ “The Race Is On,” a fitting choice considering the Belmont Stakes takes place tomorrow afternoon. “The Race Is On” was performed over 50 times by the Grateful Dead between 1974 and 1995.

Bob Weir shared a video from rehearsal on Facebook:

Post by Bob Weir.

Ultimate Classic Rock has shared “The Race Is On” from The Avetts’ set:

Check out a photo Jay Blakesberg took during rehearsal:

Post by Jay Blakesberg Photography.

We look forward to seeing what happens on July 11th, when the two acts team up at Red Rocks with Weir & RatDog set to open for The Avetts. Mountain Jam continues through Sunday. You can watch the action from home via a live webcast.

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