Box of Rain: Essential Grateful Dead ’68-74

Box of Rain is your ticket back to the Grateful Dead's most electrifying stretch--1968 to 1974. This six-piece, packed with players from Dark Star Orchestra, Living Earth, Zen Tricksters, Dead On Live, and more, taps straight into the raw, early-era magic that shaped a generation of Deadheads. Their performances dive deep into the heart of the Dead's most creative years, blending soulful Pigpen-era grit with the kind of exploratory improvisation that made those early shows legendary. Every set feels alive--rich harmonies, fluid transitions, and long-form jams that honor the spirit of a band pushing boundaries in real time. The lineup--Bob Stirner, Craig Privett, Mike Kennedy, Bud Burroughs, Jon Bernstein, and Tim Kelley--brings decades of expertise and authenticity to the stage. Together, they revive the sound, spontaneity, and communal energy that defined the Dead's late-'60s and early-'70s concerts, offering a show that resonates with devoted fans and new listeners alike. Box of Rain: Essential Grateful Dead '68-74 will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now. To buy tickets visit our website at https://thecarolinaopry.com/concerts, call 800-843-6779 or visit the box office.