Overview

• Dead & Company headlined a sold-out three-night concert series in Golden Gate Park from August 1 to 3 with founding members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart joined by John Mayer, Graeme Lesh and the band’s core lineup.
• Trey Anastasio, whose band opened the finale, partnered with Dead & Company on “Scarlet Begonias” and “Fire on the Mountain,” while Billy Strings and Sturgill Simpson joined on “Wharf Rat” and “Mountain Dew” earlier in the weekend.
• San Francisco commemorated the milestone by raising Dead-inspired flags, declaring “Jerry Day” on what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 83rd birthday and unveiling Jerry Garcia Street.
• In an Instagram post, John Mayer thanked fans for welcoming him into the band’s legacy and hailed his musical rapport with Anastasio as a full-circle moment.
• Organizers balanced a strict 10 p.m. curfew with multiple viewing areas, VIP “Golden Road” amenities and the traditional Shakedown Street market to accommodate both veteran Deadheads and newer audiences.