Grahame Lesh Confirms ‘The Heart Of Town’ Artist Additions, Reveals Daily Lineups

As reported, Grahame Lesh will be joined by an otherworldly array of special guests at The Heart Of Town, a three-night concert series celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. Additional artists and the daily lineups for the gathering at San Francisco’s Pier 48 set for Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, August 2 have been announced.

Members of BERTHA: Grateful Drag and Roger McNamee (Moonalice) are the latest additions to The Heart Of Town lineup. Each night will feature Grahame Lesh & Friends with the son of late Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh accompanied by a rotating crew of collaborators. Along with the music, the event will host psychedelic art and a Shakedown-style vendor village.

The action starts on Thursday, July 31 at 8 p.m. with Grahame Lesh & Friends and special guests Peter Rowan, Alex Koford, Andy Frasco, Bill Nershi, Elliott Peck, Eric Krasno, Garrett Deloian, Griffin Goldsmith, Holly Bowling, Ivan Neville, Jeremy Hoenig, John Kadlecik, John Molo, JP McLean, Maggie Rose, Melvin Seals, Nathan Graham, Nicki Bluhm, Pete Sears, Roger McNamee, Sam Grisman, Taylor Goldsmith and Tony Hall.

On Friday, August 1, Grahame Lesh will share the stage at various points with Alex Koford, Cody Dickinson, Duane Betts, Elliott Peck, Jake Brownstein, Jason Crosby, Kanika Moore, Karl Denson, Leslie Mendelson, Luther Dickinson, members of Bertha: Grateful Drag, Nathan Graham, Neal Francis, Nicki Bluhm, Reed Mathis, Scott Law, Tom Hamilton and Trevor Weekz.

Finally, the lineup for Saturday, August 2 — which like Friday has a start time of 11 p.m. to allow those attending the Dead & Company concerts to catch every note — includes Adam Deitch, Alex Koford, Cotter Ellis, Lebo (Dan Lebowitz), Elliott Peck, Eric Krasno, Erick “Jesus” Coomes, Jackie Greene, Jennifer Hartswick, John Lee Shannon, John Medeski, Kanika Moore, Karina Rykman, Mikaela Davis, Natalie Cressman, Nathan Graham, Steve Molitz and Stuart Bogie performing with Grahame Lesh.

Grahame Lesh previously shared the following about The Heart Of Town:

“My family has recently talked about the Grateful Dead’s legacy as a grand old tree, still growing after 60 years. Its roots are deep in the earth of America’s musical history. Its trunk is the original members of the band, and its branches and leaves are all the musical offshoots and musicians who were and continue to be inspired by the music of the Grateful Dead. The Heart of Town is a celebration of that 60-year legacy, and I am honored to host this all-star celebration at Pier 48 in Mission Rock with all of these beautiful musicians – all of these branches on the tree.

“I’m so thrilled to be among the countless Deadheads flocking to beautiful San Francisco to celebrate 60 years of the Grateful Dead – the timeless music of my father Phil and his dear friends – in Golden Gate Park with Dead & Company. And I know that San Francisco will be filled with that music all weekend – I’m honored to contribute to that with all of my friends at The Heart of Town.”

Three-Day and Single-Day Passes are on sale now. A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will benefit The Rex Foundation.