While playing with Phil Lesh, Luther Dickinson (NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS / THE BLACK CROWES) connected with Lesh’s son, Grahame, and together they launched Dead Blues—a Phil & Friends offshoot reimagining traditional blues and folk songs from the Grateful Dead catalog.
Originally conceived as a live show concept, Dead Blues evolved into a recording project after Dickinson met vocalist Datrian Johnson, introduced by John Medeski. Inspired by Johnson’s soulful voice, the group recorded Dead Blues Volume I, offering fresh interpretations of American roots classics.
The album features North Mississippi Allstars members Cody Dickinson and Rayfield “Ray Ray” Holloman, along with Memphis collaborators Paul Taylor (New Memphis Colorways) and Steve Selvidge.
1. One Kind Favor
2. Who Do You Love
3. Sitting On Top Of The World
4. King Bee
5. Mystery Train
6. Minglewood Blues
7. I Just Want To Make Love To You
8. Little Red Rooster
9. High Heeled Sneakers
