Bedford’s most hoppin’ music venue…is its own town hall
"I mean, some of those guys have played the Hollywood Bowl, "Zelermeyer says of Deadgrass. "And they really like the interaction and the intimacy" of a smaller space.
In true Dead-fashion they weave together the traditional sounds of bluegrass and folk with rhythm and blues, jazz, and psychedelia.
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Forget gimmicky tribute acts, Deadgrass are the real thing! They do not merely recreate; they breathe new life into the extensive catalog of Jerry Garcia and company. In true Dead-fashion they weave together the traditional sounds of bluegrass and folk with rhythm and blues, jazz, and psychedelia. Their sets are dynamic and improvisational while remaining authentically grounded in the beautiful melodies and harmonies baked into Garcia’s unique brand of Americana music. Great stories and great songs never die, they just wait around for true artists, like Deadgrass, to retell them and bring them back to life! Additionally, they are great guys – gracious and humble - both on and off stage. We’ve hosted them twice now and we can’t wait to have them back again!
Paul Westbrook Performing Arts Manager / Technical Director The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Virginia
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Paul Westbrook, Performing Arts Manager/Technical Director, Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Virginia, November 9, 2025
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Anyone who loves the Dead and appreciates a well detailed, thoughtful and respectful group of superb musicians artistically intercepting the music will have a spectacular night.
And if the idea of seeing dancing dervishes spinning madly to old time, high lonesome bluegrass sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass and guitar played in unison seems unlikely to you, then think again. Deadgrass inspires music fans to get up and break out their best improvisatory dance steps, with various shimmies, shakes and spins included. This I witnessed in June at the Great Hudson River Revival a.k.a. the Clearwater Festival in Croton-on-Hudson, where Deadgrass played a set.
The Gazette, Thomas Staudter, August 2, 2018
Deadgrass celebrates Jerry Garcia’s music
Cape Cod Times
Deadgrass’ way is similar to the acoustic style employed by Garcia in Old and in the Way and in his collaboration with mandolin player David Grisman. Added to that approach are the band’s extended jams, a la The Dead.