Afro Dead: Grateful Dead Played Afro-Pop, with special guest Josh Olken (Terrapin Flyer)
Date: Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 7:00PM to Sanctuary
Showtime: 7:30PM
Tickets:
Advanced - $25 (+$5.13 fees, including tax)
Day of Show - $30 (+$6.57 fees, including tax)
‘Service charges apply to ALL ticket purchases (online and box office)’ - Credit card only at door
About:
Afro Dead is a musical collective formed in 2022 by Aaron Feder to reimagine the music of the Grateful Dead in Afro-Pop styles, such as soukous, Afrobeat, high-life, reggae and more. He has been able to use his experience as founder and band leader of Alma Afrobeat Ensemble (four albums, four US tours) and co-founder of the record label Slow Walk Music (home to African music made in Spain) resulting in a Summer 2024 tour of the US and Canada, and a Fall 2024 tour of Spain.
For 2026 the band will feature the amazing singer London Kay, most known for touring with Heart and the internationally touring Grateful Dead act Terrapin Flyer.
Aaron Feder has been a lifelong participant in the Grateful Dead’s music scene, having played and recorded with Grammy award winners Peter Rowan and Eric Krasno, as well as members of Phil Lesh and Friends, Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Everyone Orchestra and much more. Aaron’s varied musical experiences has helped create a vibrant, one-of-a-kind musical project, mixing classic Americana compositions with danceable African grooves and a healthy dose of improvisation.
The band’s version of Dark Star was featured on the compilation “The Music Plays the Band” alongside Dark Star Orchestra, Oteil Burbridge, ALO and many more.
Josh Olken (Terrapin Flyer) who has recently played with Al Dimeola and Derek Trucks, will be joining Afro Dead for this special show. Aaron and Josh have played many shows together, and bring an even more special flavor to this concert, combining their two unique interpretations of Jerry Garcia's six string legacy into a version of the Dead's songs you never expected!
Links
Afrodead Website
The Other One (Live feat: Sia Tolno)
Man Smart, Woman Smarter (Live, feat: Sia Tolno)
Dark Star (studio version feat: Sia Tolno)
Social Media
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Golden Hour at Epiphany:
Stop by Epiphany for our live music series concerts, and be sure to hit Golden Hour before-hand for drinks and lite-bites! Doors open at 5pm Thursday - Saturday for Golden Hour with 1/2 priced bottles of wine, BOGO cocktails, and other specials!
Come early to EXPLORE and DISCOVER your own EPIPHANY our art galleries are open and there is free entertainment before the show!
Please note that outside food or beverages are not permitted in the venue.
