BOX OF RAIN is the classic six piece that pays tribute to the finest and most prolific period of the Grateful Dead, 1968-’74.  Based in Philadelphia PA and supported at Roy’s Hall by eclectic roots jammers Boris Garcia warming the stage.

BORIS GARCIA isn’t a person but a band, an ensemble that starts with what is called jamgrass but also fuses a dozen strands of American music into a rich, ever-evolving whole.  Rock, Folk, Celtic, Soul, Psychedelic/Bluegrass – you can hear them all. They masterfully blend acoustic and electric instrumentation, with Americana roots sensibility. 

Featuring a revolving, all star lineup with current and former members of Dark Star Orchestra, Living Earth, Zen Tricksters and Dead On Live, BOX OF RAIN channels the sound and magic that could have only happened at that special time.

And what a time it was…the Dead were at the height of both their songwriting and improvisational prowess! Featuring an extended Pig Pen presence, one very swingin’ drummer, and the most coherent and visceral space / improvisations, the typical 5-6 hour GD performances were legendary and a trip for sure.

BOX OF RAIN is a true labor of love with Bob Stirner (Living Earth / Boris Garcia) on lead guitar, Craig Privett (Half Step, Jam Stampede) on bass, Mike Kennedy (Living Earth) on guitar, Bud Burroughs (Boris Garcia) on keys, Jon Bernstein (Bears Choice) on harp and Tim Kelley (Boris Garcia) on drums.

BOX OF RAIN plays GOOD OL’ GRATEFUL DEAD!!!  BORIS GARCIA opens the show at 8:00PM