re: Grateful Dead "American Beauty" and "Workingman's Dead"

sista, I bet you would really enjoy Althea

that linked website is the GD archives as you will find thousands upon thousands of live recordings (SDBD, DAT, Tapes, etc...). Some amazing quality, and some poor audio quality shows. That way you can research songs you like then listen to live versions for FREE - enjoy.

interesting tidbit .... John Mayer had never heard of or listened to the Grateful Dead. He had zero clue about their huge fan base following. By coincidence in 2011, Althea was playing on his Sirius sat radio. He was immediately turned on, and mesmerized by Jerry's guitar playing. Mayer began practicing Althea and other songs from the GD catalog. He reached out to Bob and in 2015 Dead & Co. was formed and began touring. This is the last tour as I encourage you to catch a nearby show. People shite on JM but the dude can play the guitar. I'm thankful I got to see Bob, Billy, Mickey, and newer band members carry on their versions of the GD for an additional 8 years. Billy's health is not great, and Bob & Mickey won't live forever. My first show was in 1983, as it's been a great 40 years following the band and the remaining original members.