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About Box of Rain: Essential Grateful Dead ’68-74

Box of Rain is your ticket back to the Grateful Dead’s most electrifying stretch—1968 to 1974. This six-piece, packed with players from Dark Star Orchestra, Living Earth, Zen Tricksters, Dead On Live, and more, taps straight into the raw, early-era magic that shaped a generation of Deadheads.
Their performances dive deep into the heart of the Dead’s most creative years, blending soulful Pigpen-era grit with the kind of exploratory improvisation that made those early shows legendary. Every set feels alive—rich harmonies, fluid transitions, and long-form jams that honor the spirit of a band pushing boundaries in real time.
The lineup—Bob Stirner, Craig Privett, Mike Kennedy, Bud Burroughs, Jon Bernstein, and Tim Kelley—brings decades of expertise and authenticity to the stage. Together, they revive the sound, spontaneity, and communal energy that defined the Dead’s late-’60s and early-’70s concerts, offering a show that resonates with devoted fans and new listeners alike.
Box of Rain: Essential Grateful Dead ’68-74 will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now. To buy tickets visit our website at https://thecarolinaopry.com/concerts, call 800-843-6779 or visit the box office.