Rex Foundation

Join Mickey Hart from the Grateful Dead/Dead And Company tonight for the premiere of "Rhythm Masters: A Mickey Hart Experience" on ESPN and ESPN+. Tune in at 9PM EST / 6PM PST to explore the connection between music and sports. https://lnkd.in/gU5a35tK

The House of Blues radio archives, a trove of music and interviews featuring Dan Aykroyd in his Elwood Blues persona, found a permanent home earlier this summer and is now preserved for future generations at the Library of Congress. A grant from Rex helped make it happen! Rex Board Member Rosalie Howarth said: “The life stories of these legendary musicians provide a rich vein of American history to be mined by future writers and historians. The general public will be able to put on headphones and hear these legends share their experiences in their own distinctive voices. Those of us in the music biz know that blues musicians were among the most ruthlessly exploited artists in our history. Though this will not make them whole financially, it will allow their stories to be heard for generations to come. Perhaps their stories of survival and resilience will inform and inspire future songwriters, musicians, and historians.” Read all about it... https://lnkd.in/gux-DTKP

There’s more to D.C. than just politics

The night wasn't just about music; it was a celebration of the Rex Foundation's 40th anniversary. Since its formation, the Foundation has reached a remarkable milestone, granting $10,000,000 over the years. The event doubled as a benefit concert, underscoring the spirit of community and philanthropy that the Grateful Dead and its followers cherish.

We will get by!

Well that was fun! Matt Sweeney sends this crowd shot from the Greek! Were you there?

In advance of this weekends Rex Foundation anniversary celebration, here is some nifty history and information on the Greek Theater. Of note would be 1967, a significant moment in the theater’s history when The Grateful Dead took the stage at the Greek for the very first time. Their electrifying performance marked the beginning of a prolific era, with the band returning for a total of 29 concerts by 1989 #musicians #deadheads #celebrations #performances #berkeley

In 2022, the Trombone Shorty Foundation received the prestigious Ralph J. Gleason Award from the Rex Foundation. The Academy’s alumni band will perform a second line throughout the Greek Theater between performances by Melvin Seals & JBG and the Dark Star Orchestra, which will recreate an iconic Grateful Dead concert from the same date in 1984. #music #tromboneshorty #rexfoundation #jazz #childrenandmusic #studentmusicians

Great interview with Dark Star Orchestra's Rob Barraco on the band's legacy, and Saturday's big night at the Greek:

Our 40 year celebration of the Rex Foundation at the Greek Theatre is finally here! Join us THIS WEEKEND as we dance the night away with Dark Star Orchestra and Melvin Seals and JGB and honor Rex Foundation's 40 years of community, connection, and $10 million in grant-making! If you have yet to purchase your tickets, we still have great seats in the bowl available! Additionally, there are still limited VIP packages available! Don't miss out on our VIP Reception July 12th, on the eve of our return to the Greek! Each VIP package includes premium reserved seating in sections C and D (the best seats!) in the lower bowl for the Greek Theatre on July 13th, 2024. These are the only remaining tickets in the Greek's lower bowl. The package also features a limited edition lithograph show poster signed and numbered by the legendary Stanley Mouse, and access to the VIP reception with food, drinks, and live music by the Sam Grisman Project  on Friday, July 12th, 2024, at Comal Restaurant in Berkeley. All the details: https://lnkd.in/gMUfs8eD