Bandleader and guitarist Michael-Louis Smith and “Take A Step Back” return to the Carriage Barn to perform the music of The Grateful Dead. They will be joined by special guest David Gans, musician, journalist, and host/producer of The Grateful Dead Hour radio show.
An evening of live music featuring uplifting rhythms, unique song forms, organic harmonic progressions and the gorgeous and often cryptic storytelling in the lyrics that connects the listener to the inner fabric of the universe and the spiritual elements of humanity.  The love for the music runs deep in all of these musicians who realize the important innovations and contributions The Grateful Dead made to the world of music, touring, sound engineering, technology, and live recording.  Doors open at 6:30.