Jax Plays Dead

Jax Plays Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute project led by Jackson Gillies, focused on the raw, primal energy of the late ’60s and the jazz-infused jams of the early ’70s. Blending faithful interpretations with open-ended improvisation, the project keeps the Dead’s spirit alive while pushing the music forward.

Featuring a rotating lineup of players including Ben Congdon, Sky Ulep (Ladyfinger), Jaden Lehman (Oteil Burbridge, Lara Cwass), Toby Still (Deadset805), Sasha Cohen (Plastic Harpoons), and David McInnes (Oteil Burbridge, Wave to Earth).