Maybe It Was The Roses" Music Festival: A Tribute to the Grateful Dead in Ventura, California
The "Maybe It Was The Roses" music festival has begun in Ventura, California, with Jax Plays Dead kicking off the event. The festival is a 3-day tribute to the Grateful Dead and the late Bob Weir, who passed away in January at the age of 78. Fans of all ages from various locations are already enjoying the music. The musicians are performing on a main stage outdoors and in the Top of the Harbor Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Ventura.
Promoter Laina Cohn, who calls Ventura home, expressed her excitement about hosting the festival in her backyard. Singer Kanika Moore from Charleston, South Carolina, joined Jax Plays Dead on stage and praised the positive energy at the event. Special Guest Don Was is also participating in the festival, along with other featured artists like Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, No Simple Highway, and Ventura All Stars.
In addition to the music performances, there is an indoor Shakedown Street for shoppers, featuring photography by Jay Blackesberg and Joshua Hitchens, as well as Grateful Dead-inspired art and clothing. Weekend and single-day tickets are available for purchase to attend the festival.
Overall, the "Maybe It Was The Roses" music festival in Ventura is a celebration of the Grateful Dead's music and legacy, bringing together fans and artists for a memorable experience by the beach.