Presented by the San Francisco Giants and Relix, The Heart of Town will feature dozens of special guests and performances from July 31-August 2 at Pier 48 in Mission Rock.
San Francisco, CA — The San Francisco Giants and Relix are teaming up to present The Heart of Town, a special three-night concert series celebrating the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary and the enduring spirit of San Francisco. Hosted by Grahame Lesh & Friends, the shows will take place July 31–August 2 at Pier 48 in Mission Rock, located just steps from Oracle Park.
The Heart of Town brings together an all-star lineup of artists throughout the weekend featuring Grahame Lesh & Friends along with an impressive roster of special guests including Taylor & Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes), Jackie Greene, John Medeski, Melvin Seals, Eric Krasno, Karina Rykman, Tommy Hamilton, Karl Denson, Neal Francis, Duane Betts and many more. Jake Peavy, 2014 San Francisco Giants World Series Champion, also joins the star-studded lineup. (Full artist lineup listed below) The Thursday, July 31 show will kick off the celebration with doors at 7 p.m. and showtime at 8 p.m. Shows on Friday and Saturday will follow Dead & Company’s Golden Gate Park performances, with doors opening at 10 p.m. and music starting at 11 p.m., making sure the music never stops.
“My family has recently talked about the Grateful Dead’s legacy as a grand old tree, still growing after 60 years. Its roots are deep in the earth of America’s musical history. Its trunk is the original members of the band, and its branches and leaves are all the musical offshoots and musicians who were and continue to be inspired by the music of the Grateful Dead. The Heart of Town is a celebration of that 60-year legacy, and I am honored to host this all-star celebration at Pier 48 in Mission Rock with all of these beautiful musicians – all of these branches on the tree,” said Grahame Lesh.
“I’m so thrilled to be among the countless Deadheads flocking to beautiful San Francisco to celebrate 60 years of the Grateful Dead – the timeless music of my father Phil and his dear friends – in Golden Gate Park with Dead & Company. And I know that San Francisco will be filled with that music all weekend – I’m honored to contribute to that with all of my friends at The Heart of Town.”
Pier 48, a historic waterfront venue adjacent to Oracle Park in the Mission Rock neighborhood, will be transformed into an immersive concert space featuring a vending village, state-of-the-art production and dynamic visuals. Operated by Giants Enterprises, the entrepreneurial arm of the San Francisco Giants, Pier 48 has emerged as a premier destination for cultural events and large-scale experiences in San Francisco. Most recently, the venue hosted the NBA All-Star Weekend Concert Series, a four-day activation that included a live broadcast of NBA on TNT and three nights of concerts, further cementing its role as a hub for live entertainment in the city.
“We’re proud to stand with our partners to present The Heart of Town at Pier 48,” said Larry Baer, President & CEO, San Francisco Giants. “Beyond an amazing celebration of music, it’s a gathering that embodies San Francisco’s enduring spirit. As Mission Rock takes shape as a vibrant destination for culture and connection, we’re thrilled to collaborate with Grahame Lesh, Relix, Terrapin, and Dayglo to
bring such an incredible event to the city we love.”
The Heart of Town is produced by Terrapin Station Entertainment and Dayglo Presents, with a portion of proceeds supporting The Rex Foundation. Jonathan Shank & Peter Shapiro will serve as Executive Producers alongside Producer Molly Billmyre and Musical Director Grahame Lesh.
“It’s an honor to open the doors at Pier 48 in Mission Rock alongside Dayglo and our partners at the Giants for this one-of-a-kind celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead during Golden Gate Park weekend,” said Terrapin Station Entertainment CEO Jonathan Shank. “We are excited to welcome the community to this very special three-day event featuring dozens of incredible artists led by the amazing Grahame Lesh. Let there be songs to fill the air!”
“The Grateful Dead were birthed in San Francisco 60 years ago, and The Heart of Town is about honoring that legacy — bringing people together through music and the spirit of the city where it all began. Having Grahame leading the charge with so many incredible musicians makes it magic— it’s the next generation carrying the torch and keeping the music alive,” shared Dayglo Presents Founder Peter Shapiro.
TICKET INFORMATION:
● Three-day passes will go on sale starting Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. PT.
● Daily passes will go on sale Monday, June 30 at 10 a.m. PT.
All passes can be purchased at sfgiants.com/heartoftown. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Rex Foundation, founded by the Grateful Dead in 1983 to proactively provide extensive community support to creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education.
EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, July 31
● Doors: 7:00 p.m.
● Show: 8:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1 & Saturday, August 2
● Doors: 10:00 p.m.
● Show: 11:00 p.m.
LINEUP:
Grahame Lesh & Friends with special guests rotating throughout the weekend:
Adam Deitch, Alex Koford, Andy Frasco, Cody Dickinson, Cotter Ellis, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Duane Betts, Elliott Peck, Eric Krasno, Eric Coomes, Garrett Deloian, Griffin Goldsmith, Holly Bowling, Ivan Neville, Jackie Greene, Jake Brownstein, Jake Peavy, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Jeremy Hoenig, John Lee Shannon, John Kadlecik, John Medeski, John Molo, JP McLean, Kanika Moore, Karina Rykman, Karl Denson, Leslie Mendelson, Luther Dickinson, Melvin Seals, Mikaela Davis, Natalie Cressman, Nathan Graham, Neal Francis, Nicki Bluhm, Pete Sears, Reed Mathis, Sam Grisman, Scott Law, Steve Molitz, Taylor Goldsmith, Tom Hamilton, Tony Hall, Trevor Weekz
*lineup subject to change
ABOUT GIANTS ENTERPRISES
Giants Enterprises, the entrepreneurial arm of the San Francisco Giants dedicated to developing new ventures beyond the Major League Baseball franchise, hosts one-of-a-kind experiences at Oracle Park, throughout San Francisco, on San Francisco Bay and beyond. At the intersection of Sports, Entertainment, Hospitality, Events, Service and Tourism, Giants Enterprises has produced thousands of events over the last 25 years, including the 34th America’s Cup, delivering the Official Spectator Experiences and successfully commercializing the event for the first time in its 160-year history.
In addition, Giants Enterprises has executed major concerts, Rugby World Cup Sevens 2018, professional and college football games and The Giant Race series. One of the top hospitality, event, entertainment and sports consultancy teams in the world, Giants Enterprises operates more than 20 venues in and around Oracle Park. For more information, visit giantsenterprises.com.
ABOUT RELIX
Relix Media Group is a multifaceted, innovative, open-minded, and creative resource for the live music scene. We are a passionate mix of writers, photographers, videographers, event coordinators, musicians, and industry professionals. But, above all, we are music lovers. Our mission is to seek out exciting, innovative performers and foster the live music community by connecting with the people who matter most: the fans. Since our earliest inception, we have opened doors for the sonically curious and sought to represent the voice of the concert community.
ABOUT TERRAPIN STATION ENTERTAINMENT
Terrapin Station Entertainment is the leading producer of live family entertainment and IP-based experiences in the US, and a premier stadium consultancy for live concerts and events. The company specializes in developing interactive family tours such as Disney Junior Live and Gabby’s Dollhouse Live, immersive touring exhibits including The Bob Marley One Love Experience and engaging game shows namely Deal or No Deal Live. Terrapin also produces special event concerts, impactful charity events, and experiential activations all designed to enhance the live entertainment landscape. Terrapin Station Entertainment is a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
ABOUT DAYGLO PRESENTS
Dayglo Presents is a live music and media company led by independent music impresario Peter Shapiro. Since its inception, Dayglo has built a reputation for creating unique and meaningful experiences. The company operates Brooklyn Bowl venues in multiple cities, The Capitol Theatre, Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY, and LOCKN’ Farm in Arrington, Virginia. It has partnered exclusively with the family of Jerry Garcia to open Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre, followed by an additional club in Chicago. Dayglo Presents also originated The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a national family concert series that currently takes place in over 25 markets across America. Dayglo publishes Relix Magazine, two highly trafficked music websites, Relix.com and Jambands.com, and owns a digital ad agency, Hear & There. Other live events and experiences created and/or produced by Peter Shapiro and his team at Dayglo Presents include Fare Thee Well, Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead, the Soulshine Benefit at Madison Square Garden raising money for hurricane relief in North Carolina and Florida, Jazz & Colors, an experiential music event held in Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other locations, The Women’s March, The March for Science, Easy Rider Live, Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion at SXSW and the Bob Weir & Phil Lesh Duo tour.
ABOUT THE REX FOUNDATION
The Rex Foundation, founded by the Grateful Dead in 1983, is honored to be part of The Heart of Town events celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead. From its inception, Rex’s mission has been to consistently support small, grassroots organizations that are making positive social change a lasting reality. To date, Rex has made grants to over 1,400 different nonprofits, totaling just over $10 million dollars.
Media Contacts – Shore Fire Media:
Rebecca Shapiro – rshapiro@shorefire.com
Shannon Cosgrove – scosgrove@shorefire.com
Luci Paczkowski – lpaczkowski@shorefire.com