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Celebrating Jerry Garcia’s 70th Birthday with Bob Weir, Mike Gordon, Neal Casal, Joe Russo, Jonathan Wilson, Cass McCombs and Benmont Tench

A diverse cast of musicians will take part in a 70th birthday tribute to Jerry Garcia at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios on August 3. Billed as Move Me Brightly: Celebrating Jerry Garcia’s 70th Birthday, the evening will feature a one-time only band that shows Garcia’s influence on modern music. In addition to Bob Weir, confirmed participants include Phish bassist Mike Gordon, Chris Robinson Brotherhood guitarist Neal Casal, RatDog/Furthur keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, indie-approved singer/songwriter Cass McCombs, Furthur/Duo drummer Joe Russo, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, singer/songwriter Harper Simon and songwriter/guitarist/producer Jonathan Wilson. Additional acts are expected to join the jam session.

The event will also include exclusive interviews with Garcia’s peers, including Carlos Santana. David Crosby’s moving tribute, “’Cause I’m Missing Him Tonight,” penned specifically for the occasion, will be read during the show. Actor Luke Wilson ( The Royal Tenenbaums, Old School, Anchorman) will take a moment away from his day job to emcee the event.

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Buddy July 11, 2012, 16:03:44

Wonderful !!! How much we miss Jerry and yet in this way keep him with us…

Robert T. Nash July 11, 2012, 16:07:42

HE DIED TOO SOON FOR AN OVERWEIGHT, DIABETIC HIPPIE WHO SMOKED...

larr bear July 11, 2012, 17:14:14

I Miss Jerry every day
I got on the bus in
1969 and been lovin him ever since
thank you jerry
larr

Joey July 11, 2012, 18:37:12

His music is more relevant and vibrant for me with each passing year!

Jeff July 11, 2012, 21:15:26

Long live the music and ideals that Jerry shared with all of us
Good work Bobby, paying tribute is most respectful

scott July 12, 2012, 10:36:12

I can’t believe he has beeen gone so long. I miss him greatly and his music has touched my heart and soul forever.

BUBSY BEAR July 12, 2012, 17:44:29

the Grateful dead and especially Jerry’s music, lyrics and inspration DID move me brightly and still does. They tought me the most important message in life. also i believe saved my life.. you only get 1, and you choose what to do with it.. whether to make someone smile or become president.. you go for it and be true.. i will be watching and enjoying on the 3rd.. and remebering those magical nights i got to share with him.. and my last show i was 2nd row at Three rivers stadium on my birhtday eve,.. an unexplainable experience.. and besides becoming a mother and a wife, the best night of my life,,miss you jerry.. and my 4 year old son knows all about you and loves your music.. Peace!!

Shayfus July 13, 2012, 11:42:15

I’m soooo glad I actually got to see him live… a s**tload of times as a matter of fact. All I can say is he’s in my heart forever, and I’ll keep on Truckin’ because the Music Never Stopped!

gr8fulmichelle July 21, 2012, 11:36:12

I am looking forward to such aspecial evening for such a special man …..Thanx to Bob for getting it together . Miss Jerry everyday…..

PAUL August 3, 2012, 19:53:32

JERRY is rockin in heaven, some day we’ll all hook up again and you can take that to the bank!