Veteran roots musician Luther Dickinson brings together two legendary American musical traditions on Dead Blues Vol. 1, released in 2025 on Strolling Bones Records. The nine-song collection reimagines blues songs that the Grateful Dead performed throughout their storied career, drawing from the deep well of artists like Blind Lemon Jefferson, Bo Diddley, the Mississippi Sheiks, and Willie Dixon. Conceived out of Dickinson's real-life connection to the Dead world — including time spent playing with Phil Lesh — the project feels both deeply personal and historically grounded.
What makes this release truly compelling is the all-star cast Dickinson assembled to bring it to life. Vocalist Datrian Johnson anchors the album with soulful presence, while guests including Grahame Lesh, Steve Selvidge of The Hold Steady, Cody Dickinson, and Ray Ray Holloman add texture and depth throughout. Produced by the 10-time Grammy nominee himself, Dead Blues Vol. 1 is a rich, collaborative celebration of American blues that will resonate with fans of the Grateful Dead, traditional blues, and rootsy Americana alike.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Strolling Bones Records
- Genre: Blues, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 10/17/2025
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TRACKS
A1. One Kind of Favor
A2. Who Do You Love
A3. Sitting on Top of the World
A4. King Bee
A5. Mystery Train
B1. Minglewood Blues
B2. I Just Want to Make Love to You
B3. Little Red Rooster
B4. High Heeled Sneakers
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