List of Grateful Dead Online Resources
Interesting links for the computer literate Deadhead
Interesting links for the computer literate Deadhead
Official sites:
Dead.net~ The official online home of the Grateful Dead contains a mecca of information on all things Dead related. Complete with touring info for surviving band members current projects, such as Phil Lesh and Friends and RatDog, the site also has a store where Grateful Dead merchandise can be purchased and much more
Live Music Archive~ The only place that enables fans to stream thousands of hours of live Grateful Dead music for free. Due to the constant trading of Dead show tapes back in the day, many hours of Grateful Dead music are available. The Live Music Archive now serves as the home to all these tapes, a gift of the generous deadheads who were privileged enough to see the Dead live.
Inside the mind of Mickey Hart~ Mickey Hart's official website provides viewers with touring information as well as insight into the philosophical, eccentric mind that is inherently Mickey.
Grateful Dead Roots~ This awesome site contains information, articles, and reference material about the songs that the Grateful Dead have performed and recorded. Its focus is mostly on the origins and evolutions of songs not originally written by the band.
Grateful Dead Time Capsule~ Serves as an amazing resource for Dead related historical events. Complete with a timeline, in chronological order, of all the events related to Grateful Dead. The site provides historical timelines for each prevalent member of the Grateful Dead personnel, from Jerry Garcia to Robert Hunter, the Grateful Dead Time Capsule is an excellent way to learn more about the history of the Grateful Dead.
The Grateful Dead Hour~ This website is home to information about the Grateful Dead radio show, it's host, David Gans, and past radio programs. Since 1985, the radio show has featured exclusive interviews and a generous helping of unreleased live and studio recordings.
Taking it Furthur~ The official website of the Grateful Dead reincarnation, Furthur, formed by Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. Complete with touring information, social media links, and much more. Find out what the surviving members of the Grateful Dead are up to by checking out this site.
Terrapin Crossroads~ The official website for Phil Lesh's newly developed concert venue located near his home in San Rafael, California. Provides information on upcoming shows and events.
Best of the Grateful Dead~ This comprehensive website is characterized by reviews and information on a wide variety of Grateful Dead subjects. Enabling users to select from a number of topics including videos, links, and books, the official best of Grateful Dead website is a reliable source for Dead content.
Grateful Dead on Facebook~ Believe it or not, despite breaking up in the year 1995, the Dead continue to maintain a presence on social media, this is the link to their official Facebook site.
The Grateful Dead Game~ A fun and interactive site where fans can play the Grateful Dead oriented video game consisting of collecting seeds and gaining flower power. It also includes various content on Grateful Dead shows and culture.
Grateful Dead Archive Online~ A socially-constructed archive, this official Dead website has everything from information on band milestones to media content and even features a section dedicated to fan art.
Live Music Archive~ The only place that enables fans to stream thousands of hours of live Grateful Dead music for free. Due to the constant trading of Dead show tapes back in the day, many hours of Grateful Dead music are available. The Live Music Archive now serves as the home to all these tapes, a gift of the generous deadheads who were privileged enough to see the Dead live.
Inside the mind of Mickey Hart~ Mickey Hart's official website provides viewers with touring information as well as insight into the philosophical, eccentric mind that is inherently Mickey.
Grateful Dead Roots~ This awesome site contains information, articles, and reference material about the songs that the Grateful Dead have performed and recorded. Its focus is mostly on the origins and evolutions of songs not originally written by the band.
Grateful Dead Time Capsule~ Serves as an amazing resource for Dead related historical events. Complete with a timeline, in chronological order, of all the events related to Grateful Dead. The site provides historical timelines for each prevalent member of the Grateful Dead personnel, from Jerry Garcia to Robert Hunter, the Grateful Dead Time Capsule is an excellent way to learn more about the history of the Grateful Dead.
The Grateful Dead Hour~ This website is home to information about the Grateful Dead radio show, it's host, David Gans, and past radio programs. Since 1985, the radio show has featured exclusive interviews and a generous helping of unreleased live and studio recordings.
Taking it Furthur~ The official website of the Grateful Dead reincarnation, Furthur, formed by Phil Lesh and Bob Weir. Complete with touring information, social media links, and much more. Find out what the surviving members of the Grateful Dead are up to by checking out this site.
Terrapin Crossroads~ The official website for Phil Lesh's newly developed concert venue located near his home in San Rafael, California. Provides information on upcoming shows and events.
Best of the Grateful Dead~ This comprehensive website is characterized by reviews and information on a wide variety of Grateful Dead subjects. Enabling users to select from a number of topics including videos, links, and books, the official best of Grateful Dead website is a reliable source for Dead content.
Grateful Dead on Facebook~ Believe it or not, despite breaking up in the year 1995, the Dead continue to maintain a presence on social media, this is the link to their official Facebook site.
The Grateful Dead Game~ A fun and interactive site where fans can play the Grateful Dead oriented video game consisting of collecting seeds and gaining flower power. It also includes various content on Grateful Dead shows and culture.
Grateful Dead Archive Online~ A socially-constructed archive, this official Dead website has everything from information on band milestones to media content and even features a section dedicated to fan art.
Unofficial sites:
Dead Listening Guide~ An amazing resource for the newly intrigued fan, this listening guide has an incredible amount of Grateful Dead content. Featuring reviews of many Dead shows categorized by year, the site also offers recorded recommendations for newcomers and keeps the veterans intrigued by reviewing a new show once a week.
Grateful Dead Guide(blog)~ This early Grateful Dead blog might only be useful to the hardcore fan, as it is quite long, but it's immense amount of content truly amazed me. An ongoing series of articles on songs and performances of the early Grateful Dead, this blog is no doubt dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Grateful Dead alive.
The Phil Zone~ A well designed unofficial website, The Phil Zone was the brainchild of Bret Heisler. It's purpose was to provide thirsty Deadheads with a mecca of news, information, and touring updates about Grateful Dead fan-favorite, bassist Phil Lesh.
The Jerry Site~ A catalogue of Jerry Garcia's music outside the Grateful Dead with information on up to 1,663 live shows including 1,229 images and 245 videos. It also includes information on set lists and Jerry's discography outside of the Dead as well as much more.
Grateful Dead Lyric and Song Finder~ An excellent source complete with a full list of every song the Dead have ever played as well as a search box where you can type in any word or phrase that might be found in any number of Dead songs . Features a ton of material.
Grateful Dead News Blog~ Not Dead.net but certainly still worth checking out, this unique blog reprints current news articles about the Grateful Dead from all over the net.
The Grateful Dead Family Discography~ Although the design is a bit confusing, this website can serve as a platform for Deadheads to gather information on which band members played on which albums. That certainly isn't all, it also features a coming soon section as well as an archive live series section and tons more.
DeadBase~ The homepage of DeadBase, a small press specializing in books about the Grateful Dead. Here you can find information on DeadBase books, whose centerpiece is a novel considered to be one of the most definitive Dead setlist catalog's available.
Grateful Dead Interactive Relationship Map~ A fun and cool way to look at the personal connections between the Grateful Dead and other artists, personnel, and friends.
John Perry Barlow Tribute Page~ In honor of the Grateful Dead collaborator, John Perry Barlow, this "fansite" is dedicated to the life and legacy of the man and provides a multitude of information on all things John Perry Barlow.
Grateful Dead Guide(blog)~ This early Grateful Dead blog might only be useful to the hardcore fan, as it is quite long, but it's immense amount of content truly amazed me. An ongoing series of articles on songs and performances of the early Grateful Dead, this blog is no doubt dedicated to keeping the spirit of the Grateful Dead alive.
The Phil Zone~ A well designed unofficial website, The Phil Zone was the brainchild of Bret Heisler. It's purpose was to provide thirsty Deadheads with a mecca of news, information, and touring updates about Grateful Dead fan-favorite, bassist Phil Lesh.
The Jerry Site~ A catalogue of Jerry Garcia's music outside the Grateful Dead with information on up to 1,663 live shows including 1,229 images and 245 videos. It also includes information on set lists and Jerry's discography outside of the Dead as well as much more.
Grateful Dead Lyric and Song Finder~ An excellent source complete with a full list of every song the Dead have ever played as well as a search box where you can type in any word or phrase that might be found in any number of Dead songs . Features a ton of material.
Grateful Dead News Blog~ Not Dead.net but certainly still worth checking out, this unique blog reprints current news articles about the Grateful Dead from all over the net.
The Grateful Dead Family Discography~ Although the design is a bit confusing, this website can serve as a platform for Deadheads to gather information on which band members played on which albums. That certainly isn't all, it also features a coming soon section as well as an archive live series section and tons more.
DeadBase~ The homepage of DeadBase, a small press specializing in books about the Grateful Dead. Here you can find information on DeadBase books, whose centerpiece is a novel considered to be one of the most definitive Dead setlist catalog's available.
Grateful Dead Interactive Relationship Map~ A fun and cool way to look at the personal connections between the Grateful Dead and other artists, personnel, and friends.
John Perry Barlow Tribute Page~ In honor of the Grateful Dead collaborator, John Perry Barlow, this "fansite" is dedicated to the life and legacy of the man and provides a multitude of information on all things John Perry Barlow.
Magazines & other:
Relix Magazine~ Throughout the history of the Grateful Dead, Relix has covered the band extensively as well as many Post-Dead projects
Rolling Stone~ Founded in San Francisco during the psychedelic age of the sixties, Rolling Stone is home to tons of Grateful Dead content, as well as the home to many other successful rock bands.
Jam Bands Magazine~ An online magazine providing viewers with extensive coverage on bands like the Grateful Dead, all who adopt the musical technique of improvisational jamming.
Deadstuff~ David Gans, radio program host of the Grateful Dead Hour, provides an online collection of Dead links, interviews, and photos in this interesting website.
The Grateful Web~ A massive online interface with a multitude of topics to choose from, The Grateful Web provides fan's of the jam band genre with a place to find information on tours, festivals, interviews, and reviews among many other things.
Rolling Stone~ Founded in San Francisco during the psychedelic age of the sixties, Rolling Stone is home to tons of Grateful Dead content, as well as the home to many other successful rock bands.
Jam Bands Magazine~ An online magazine providing viewers with extensive coverage on bands like the Grateful Dead, all who adopt the musical technique of improvisational jamming.
Deadstuff~ David Gans, radio program host of the Grateful Dead Hour, provides an online collection of Dead links, interviews, and photos in this interesting website.
The Grateful Web~ A massive online interface with a multitude of topics to choose from, The Grateful Web provides fan's of the jam band genre with a place to find information on tours, festivals, interviews, and reviews among many other things.