![]() Strangely enough, in a world overflowing with wax museum nostalgia and Deadly sentimentalism, we need the Shred, now more than ever. From their killer merch game to their eminently watchable YouTube channel, they’re clearly having a rad time and spreading the love. The UC Theatreįar from being a historical re-enactment, Grateful Shred’s laissez faire vibe infuses the band with a gentle spirit, warmth, and (dare we say it) authenticity. Strangely enough, in a world overflowing with wax museum nostalgia and Deadly sentimentalism, we need the Shred, now more than ever. After a meteoric rise from obscurity to a national touring band, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred has made the most of its time in the spotlight. ![]() Singer/guitarist /co-founder Austin McCutchen had a residency at The Griffin in Atwater Village his band was out of town, so he drafted some friends to play a set of Dead covers, and the band, in one form or another, have been together ever since.įar from being a historical re-enactment, Grateful Shred’s laissez faire vibe infuses the band with a gentle spirit, warmth, and (dare we say it) authenticity. “We end up sounding almost more like the Dead because we approach it in this free-spirited way.”įounded one night in 2016, the band came about almost by accident. “It’s more of a ‘take’ on the Dead than a tribute band,” says bassist / co-founder Dan Horne. The thing is, Los Angeles-based Grateful Shred manage to channel that elusive Dead vibe: wide-open guitar tones, effortless three-part vocal harmonies, choogling beats, and yes, plenty of tripped out, Shredded solos. ![]() Another fucking Grateful Dead cover band? ![]()
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