Grass is Dead – Groove in the Gorge Music Series
An evening of live music with Grass is Dead, food trucks, local brews, and art vendors in
the heart of the New River Gorge! Fayetteville, WV.
It is well known that roots music is passed down from generation to generation. From
grandparents to parents and from parents to their children. The inevitable collision between the
traditional past and the enormous catalogue of modern music, both spiritual and psychedelic, is
the fertile plain that sprouted the roots of The Grass Is Dead. Initially formed as an acoustic
offshoot of one of the country’s most beloved GD tribute bands, Crazy Fingers, The Grass Is
Dead has evolved over the past ten years into a juggernaut of sound and a festival favorite up
and down the east coast, to Colorado and back. Their live performances bring into view a
traditional sensibility of bluegrass, swing, and folk music launched directly onto a psychedelic
paintbrush of modern influences, most importantly, the music of the Grateful Dead. Captivating
audiences with their unique interpretations and thoughtful arrangements of songs by the GD,
Jerry Garcia, and many others, as well as their extensive file of traditional roots music at their
command, The Grass Is Dead are very much alive and well, rocking out and and picking their
way across this great country.
"At the core of The Grateful Dead is the heart of American music, which is bluegrass and folk.
You cannot hide behind these two genres. What you get in the studio is what you get onstage.
And it's that vulnerability and honesty that sets the tone and attitude apart from the haphazard
and polished nature of pop radio. Putting their music through the prism of string music, The
Grass Is Dead showcases how Jerry & Co. buried innumerable gems of wisdom — sonically
and spiritually — in the rich tapestry of their melodies and lyrics, all of which radiates in intimacy
and inclusiveness of The Grass Is Dead when they stand in front of the microphone, and also
the unknown night of curiosity and exploration that they seek out and grasp with such ease."~ Garret K. Woodward, Music Editor - The Smoky Mountain News , Rolling Stone Contributor
“The Grass Is Dead allows me to play both traditional and Dead-like vibes on their show. It’s
great energy and intent and we know a million tunes between us. They really play bluegrass, yet
they also are Deadheads. Their music is not just rock spiced up with bluegrass instruments.
They have well-thought-out arrangements that draw on bluegrass but are accepted by even the
most hardcore Dead fan. I never feel like I’m playing in a Grateful Dead cover band when I’m
with them. Because of their intention and the way they put the songs together, it’s a real tribute
to both bluegrass music and the Grateful Dead at the same time.”~ Rev. Jeff Mosier
EVENT DETAILS:
WHO: Grass is Dead
WHERE: The Outpost at the New River Gorge: 843 Fayette Station Rd Fayetteville, WV
WHAT: A Bluegrass & Grateful Dead celebration of the coming of the New River Gorge season!
Beautiful vibes in the air, camping, food trucks, local brews, and art vendors while dancing and
getting groovy under the stars 160’ down in the heartbeat of the New River Gorge!
WHEN: April 19th, 2025 – Bar at 5:30pm / Door at 6:00pm / Show 7:30pm – 11:00pm
HOW MUCH: $15 ADV / $18 DOS (CAMPING WILL INCLUDE TICKETS)
QUIET HOURS EVENT NIGHT: EXTENDED TO 1AM
WHY: To celebrate the return of the New River Gorge Park and Preserve season to come!
PARKING: ALL parking will be at Adventures on the Gorge (map) where a FREE and
CONTINUOUS shuttle will be running to The Outpost (less than 10 min ride) UNLESS you buy a limited “Onsite Parking Pass” or stay at The Outpost. AOTG will have their bar and restaurants while waiting, and The Outpost Bar will open at 5:30pm with food trucks, local brews, and drinks in a beautiful setting with a communal vibe. (PLEASE NOTE – WE WILL BE ADDING A STOP IN FAYETTEVILLE THIS YEAR – TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON)
Rafting Trips: Our partners at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) have a special rafting
package planned for the "Grass is Dead” fan base. This will get you on the river to share in the
New River but back in time to share in the Grass is Dead get down. Click on the link below to
find out more and set up your rafting experience with AOTG!
SPECIAL RAFTING LINK:
https://adventuresonthegorge.com/event/grassisdead-rafting/
BAND LINKS:
WEBSITE:
https://www.grassisdead.com/
YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/@thegrassisdead3367/featured
SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/the-grass-is-dead
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/grassisdead