Trey Anastasio Band Joins Dead & Company’s 60th Anniversary Fest
San Francisco’s GG Park feature iconic TAB on Aug 3 with Billy Strings & Sturgill Simpson.
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Event Announcement
Trey Anastasio Band will join Billy Strings and Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson as special guests at Dead & Company’s celebration of the Grateful Dead’s 60-year musical legacy. The three-day event runs August 1–3 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, with TAB set to perform on the festival’s final day, August 3.
Performance Details
According to a post on Trey Anastasio’s official Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7Y1ILznH6/), the presale for three-day passes begins May 28 at 10 a.m. PT. General public tickets go on sale May 30 at 10 a.m. PT. Fans can register for the presale at deadandcompany.com.
Dead & Company curated the lineup to highlight the Grateful Dead’s enduring influence. Billy Strings, acclaimed for his bluegrass virtuosity, and Sturgill Simpson, the genre-defying country artist behind the album “Johnny Blue Skies,” will each take a night earlier in the weekend.
Trey Anastasio’s Musical Journey
Trey Anastasio first rose to prominence as co-founder, guitarist and lead vocalist of Phish, the Vermont-bred jam band known for its improvisational live shows. Since forming the Trey Anastasio Band in 1998, he has blended rock, funk and orchestral arrangements in a rotating ensemble of top session players.
On Wikipedia, Anastasio is described as “a central figure in the late-’80s jam band resurgence.” His solo work includes the 2002 album “Trey Anastasio,” which reached No. 51 on the Billboard 200. His collaborations extend beyond Phish and TAB into film scoring and classical composition.
Collaborative Highlights
Having framed his career around live performance, Trey often curates unique musical pairings. This summer’s Golden Gate Park dates follow his spring acoustic tour, which he released on the LivePhish App after mixing by producer Vance Powell (https://www.instagram.com/p/DIRuf6tpU17/).
Fans may recall Anastasio’s recent charity run, the Divided Sky Fund Run, which raised funds for addiction recovery through his Divided Sky Foundation. While the foundation’s events are separate from the Dead & Company festival, they underscore Trey’s commitment to community engagement.
Why This Lineup Matters
Dead & Company’s 60-year celebration honors a half-century of improvisational spirit. TAB’s inclusion places Anastasio alongside artists who share that ethos. Billy Strings has been praised by Rolling Stone as “bringing new life to traditional forms,” while Simpson earned a Grammy in 2020 for his psych-country album “Sound & Fury.”
By booking TAB on the final night, organizers signal confidence in Anastasio’s ability to close out the festival with an expansive set, weaving Phish favorites and original solo material into the Grateful Dead tapestry.
What To Expect
Attendees should prepare for extended jams, guest appearances and surprises. Past TAB sets have featured horn sections, string quartets and orchestral arrangements of rock standards. Whether Anastasio brings out a horn trio or invites a fellow guest to share the stage, the closing night promises spontaneity.
Dead & Company advises arriving early—Golden Gate Park gates open at noon daily. Food trucks, craft vendors and a “Legacy Merch” tent will complement the four stages dedicated to each night’s lineup.
Tickets and further details are available at deadandcompany.com. Those seeking presale access must register before May 28 at 9:59 a.m. PT.
Fans looking for travel or lodging can find resources via the festival’s travel partners. San Francisco’s public transit and ride-share options provide easy park access, and local hotels are offering package deals for campers and concertgoers.
Camping is not on-site, but nearby state park campgrounds are available by reservation. Security and health protocols will follow city guidelines in August.
Closing out the summer with a blend of jam-band mastery, bluegrass firepower and country-rock edge, the final night at Golden Gate Park will be a fitting tribute to 60 years of the Grateful Dead’s musical adventure.
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