AXIAL TILT

Schedule

Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

859 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA 94109 | San Francisco, CA

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Doors 7:30 pm | Show 8 pm

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AXIAL TILT

A Grateful Dead Celebration in San Francisco!

The Grateful Dead is a true American original. Born in San Francisco in 1965 and still a powerhouse of musical and societal influence 60 years later, the Grateful Dead represents the most successful example yet of a band blending both rock and jazz in a live format accessible to -- and loved by -- millions.

The band's now-legendary multi-hour forays into musical exploration via in-the-moment improvisation became a beacon for millions of Deadheads who traveled millions of miles to spend thousands of nights with the Grateful Dead, experiencing their one-of-a-kind sharing of energy between band and audience.

We believe it fitting to celebrate this truly unique American original in much the same way we celebrate some of this country's most beloved jazz artists, and to share this extra-special celebration with folks who appreciate the Grateful Dead's enduring musical legacy as much as they do those of the greatest musical artists San Francisco -- and the rest of the country -- has ever produced.

Happening at one of the most beautiful, historic and intimate venues in San Francisco (or anywhere) and featuring some of the most well-known names in the extended Grateful Dead family, AXIAL TILT is an all-out party in honor of the music, life, harmony, and spirit of togetherness inspired and personified by America's own Grateful Dead.

FEATURING

Stu Allen (Phil Lesh & Friends, Mars Hotel) - Guitar
Nate LaPointe (Cubensis) - Guitar
Mitch Stein (CRYPTICAL, Mars Hotel) - Keyboards
Elliott Peck (Phil Lesh & Friends, Midnight North) - Vocals
Stephen Ramirez (CRYPTICAL, Zen Tricksters) - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli (Jazz Is Dead) - Drums
Wally Ingram (David Lindley, David Nelson) – Percussion
Charlie Musselwhite (John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt) – Harp

Friday, August 7 + Saturday, August 8, 2026

Great American Music Hall
859 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA

Doors: 7:30PM
Show: 8:00PM

Both Nights: 1 Acoustic Set + 2 Electric Sets – 5 HOURS OF LIVE GRATEFUL DEAD MUSIC (including a couple of breaks) PER NIGHT - NO SONGS REPEATED BETWEEN NIGHTS!

-- ALL AGES!!! --

-- LIGHTS BY MAD ALCHEMY –

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to kick out the Grateful Dead jams during two great nights in San Francisco, and hope you can join us!

-- Stu, Nate, Mitch, Elliott, Stephen, Pete, Wally & Charlie

The Fine Print:

FACEMASKS NOT REQUIRED, BUT MOST DEFINITELY APPRECIATED

A limited number of discounted 2-night GA tickets are available.

A limited number of 2-night VIP tickets are available including both a limited-edition *SIGNED AND NUMBERED* original poster designed for the show (1 poster per 2-night VIP ticket) and a private catered dinner reception and private soundcheck with the band before the show on 8/8!

A limited number of GA tickets will be available at the box office each night beginning at 7:00PM (if still available). All VIP passes must be purchased by August 1 (if still available).

NOTE: In true Grateful Dead spirit and given the intimate nature of the venue, we want to do all we can to ensure that actual fans are in attendance, not scalper clients. Therefore, we have established an 8-ticket per purchaser per show limit (2 per purchaser for V.I.P. tickets). VIP ticketholders MUST bring their photo I.D. to match the tickets and purchaser I.D., and no transfers are allowed.

By purchasing a ticket to this event, the buyer agrees to be filmed, videotaped and/or otherwise recorded for possible inclusion in webcast, digital download, DVD and/or CD release, and/or any other exploitation of the event without limitation or compensation of any kind, and agrees to allow organizers to use his/her image and/or likeness without limitation or compensation of any kind.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL. LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE. WRISTBANDS WILL NOT BE REPLACED ONCE ISSUED. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.

By purchasing this ticket, you confirm to the maximum extent permitted by law that (1) you understand and voluntarily assume all risks associated with attending this performance, including but not limited to COVID-19, and (2) you covenant not to sue Great American Music Hall, Poolside Presents, musicians in AXIAL TILT or any related persons or entities in connection with any such risks.

AXIAL TILT 2026 is sponsored by DEADSHOWZ - The most powerful Grateful Dead concert reference app available for iOS and Android devices (www.DEADSHOWZ.com [http://www.deadshowz.com/])
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859 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA 94109, 859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109-7005, United States

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