On August 17th and 18th, the Jerry Garcia Birthday Band will get together for two nights in Vail. Following last year’s 75th birthday celebration at Red Rocks, the tradition will continue with longtime Jerry Garcia Band members Melvin Seals, Jacklyn LaBranch, and Gloria Jones with their musical co-conspirators and friends, Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company), Tom Hamilton (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead), and Duane Trucks (Widespread Panic).
Dubbed Mighty High: 2 Nights In Vail with the Jerry Garcia Band, the Jerry Garcia Birthday celebration, in honor of his 76th birthday on August 1st, will take place at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, a spectacular outdoor venue with stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. If you can’t make the shows, nugs.tv have announced webcasts for your couch touring pleasure. Single-day and 2-day streaming passes are on sale now here.
For more information on Mighty High: 2 Nights In Vail with the Jerry Garcia Band, head to the event’s website.
