Blog Post:
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros brought the spirit of the Grateful Dead to NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert series, delivering an intimate four-song set that showcased both Weir’s solo work and classic Dead repertoire. Joined by drummer Jay Lane and bassist Don Was, with special guest Mikaela Davis on harp, Weir opened with “Only a River” from his 2016 album ‘Blue Mountain’ before moving through Bob Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece,” then switching to electric guitar for “Bird Song” where the rhythmic interplay between Weir and Davis highlighted his singular guitar style developed over decades alongside Jerry Garcia. The performance closed with “Ripple,” the timeless sing-along from the Grateful Dead’s ‘American Beauty’ album, turning the Tiny Desk into a space where hope and optimism filled the air through music that continues to connect generations of listeners.