New to the Grateful Dead? Start here.
Plain-language guides for getting into the Dead, choosing what to hear first, finding legal listening sources, and following your first song path.
How to Get Into the Grateful Dead: A Beginner Listening Guide
A plain-language guide for new listeners: where to start with the Grateful Dead, what shows to hear first, and how to avoid getting lost in the catalog.
Best Grateful Dead Shows for Beginners: Where to Start
Beginner-friendly Grateful Dead shows and listening paths for people who want clear sound, big songs, and a way into the live catalog.
Where to Listen to Grateful Dead Shows Online
Where new fans can legally listen to Grateful Dead live shows online, including Archive, Relisten, official releases, and guided discovery with Deadhead High.
What Grateful Dead Song Should I Start With?
A beginner guide to Grateful Dead songs and live versions: Scarlet Begonias, Fire On The Mountain, Dark Star, Morning Dew, and more.
Grateful Dead FAQ for New Fans
A beginner FAQ for new Deadheads: where to start, what to listen to, why live shows matter, and where to find legal recordings.