Treasures From The Golden Road: Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Memorabilia Auction
A vast collection of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia memorabilia is scheduled for auction in April by Julien’s Auctions. The event, titled Treasures From The Golden Road: Featuring Property From “Big Steve,” “Ram Rod” & Trixie Garcia, will showcase instruments, keepsakes, and other items from the personal archives of key figures in the Grateful Dead's inner circle. Notable contributors include crew chief and Jerry Garcia Band manager “Big Steve” Parish, Jerry Garcia’s daughter Trixie Garcia, and Grateful Dead head roadie Lawrence “Ram Rod” Shurtliff.
Among the items available for auction are several of Jerry Garcia’s instruments, such as his 1939 Gibson Super 400N Archtop guitar, custom-made 1988 Alvarez Yairi acoustic guitar, and 1988 Dobro Model 64 “Tree of Life” Resonator guitar. Additionally, there are various Jerry Garcia amps and effects pedals, a personalized Madison Square Garden tie-dye director’s chair, a Louisville Slugger baseball bat, sketchbooks, and a working songbook. Grateful Dead items up for auction include speaker cabinets, a dressing room plaque from the Winterland Ballroom, and an RIAA Platinum award for 1970’s Workingman’s Dead.
According to Parish, these items hold fifty years of memories and experiences with the Grateful Dead, from their early days to their final shows in Chicago. Each piece carries a story of the music, the journey, and the community that supported it all. Parish expresses excitement about sharing these items with fans and collectors who appreciate their significance. The auction is scheduled for April 22 at The Box SF in San Francisco. For more details about the items available and registration information, visit JuliensAuctions.com.