Eric Krasno, Nikki Glaspie, Taz, More To Combine Two Iconic Songbooks During Jazz Fest With ‘Jimi’s Dead’
Decorated guitarist and bandleader Eric Krasno will spearhead a hybrid tribute to Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead with a special Jimi’s Dead performance during the first weekend of New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024. The special live combination of Jimi and Dead favorites is set to take place at New Orleans, LA’s Toulouse Theatre on Friday, April 26th, 2024 [get tickets].
In addition to Krasno, the New Orleans Jazz Fest late-night edition of Jimi’s Dead: A Mashup of Jimi Hendrix & The Grateful Dead will feature Ross James (Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band) on bass and Nikki Glaspie (The Nth Power) on drums with talented young guitarist Brandon “Taz” Niederauer set to join in as a special guest.