But also, I think alot depends on who it is that’s honoring the band, like the B52′s (just an example) opposed to Keller/Mosely/Austin. Those 3 guys love the Dead and play their music constantly on tour, so a tribute, I think, is appropriate, irregardless of how many there have been or will be. I think it’s also cool hearing other artists’ take on Dead tunes.

Would be better not to have so many come at once, for sure

But also, I think alot depends on who it is that’s honoring the band, like the B52′s (just an example) opposed to Keller/Mosely/Austin. Those 3 guys love the Dead and play their music constantly on tour, so a tribute, I think, is appropriate, irregardless of how many there have been or will be. I think it’s also cool hearing other artists’ take on Dead tunes.

Would be better not to have so many come at once, for sure

I’m curious if this is because the Dead (as well as Phish) created/developed a unique backstory and history, whereas other bands fail to do this and are relegated to being derivative?

I think you hit the nail on the head with that bit. I LOVE the dead. Heck, I’m reviewing the entire Dick’s Picks series on my blog, but the problem with the scene is that so much of it is derivative garbage.

Sometimes I’ll hear people go on and on about something and am amazed at how bland it is and how much it pales to the Grateful Dead, Phish, Widespread Panic or whoever some of the giants of the scene are.

Thankfully, there are other extremely talented acts out there doing their own thing: Benevento-Russo Duo, Galactic, Particle, Robert Randolph, etc.

I have to say though, I saw the Grateful Dead a handful of times, I saw Phish 25+ times and I’d rather listen to the real deal that a bunch of phony imitators any day of the week.

That being said, I’m always out seeing new bands play and looking for the next big thing. There’s plenty of great stuff out there, but there’s also a trainload of pretenders and wannabes.

I’m curious if this is because the Dead (as well as Phish) created/developed a unique backstory and history, whereas other bands fail to do this and are relegated to being derivative?

I think you hit the nail on the head with that bit. I LOVE the dead. Heck, I’m reviewing the entire Dick’s Picks series on my blog, but the problem with the scene is that so much of it is derivative garbage.

Sometimes I’ll hear people go on and on about something and am amazed at how bland it is and how much it pales to the Grateful Dead, Phish, Widespread Panic or whoever some of the giants of the scene are.

Thankfully, there are other extremely talented acts out there doing their own thing: Benevento-Russo Duo, Galactic, Particle, Robert Randolph, etc.

I have to say though, I saw the Grateful Dead a handful of times, I saw Phish 25+ times and I’d rather listen to the real deal that a bunch of phony imitators any day of the week.

That being said, I’m always out seeing new bands play and looking for the next big thing. There’s plenty of great stuff out there, but there’s also a trainload of pretenders and wannabes.

Here’s what I’m saying, though…

Don’t confuse “love” and “counter-productivity”.

I think it’s GREAT to still have the love for the Grateful Dead in your heart, but to blindly say that any tribute to one of the greatest bands in all the world is a good tribute and good for the scene is not true, in my opinion.

Here’s what I’m saying, though…

Don’t confuse “love” and “counter-productivity”.

I think it’s GREAT to still have the love for the Grateful Dead in your heart, but to blindly say that any tribute to one of the greatest bands in all the world is a good tribute and good for the scene is not true, in my opinion.

Second, jason, I can see how if you’re not a head from back in the day all this revisting can be annoying.

But for those of us who still carry the love, there will never be enough tributes toi honor the memory of the Grateful Dead and all they meant to us. Never…

Second, jason, I can see how if you’re not a head from back in the day all this revisting can be annoying.

But for those of us who still carry the love, there will never be enough tributes toi honor the memory of the Grateful Dead and all they meant to us. Never…

The Dead is an easy target…

The Dead is an easy target…