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A 501-c3 nonprofit obtaining world-class musical instruments for talented players carrying on the tradition of jam band music into the 21st century & beyond, while also supporting music-education nonprofits in seeding the next generations of players.

06/05/2026

Over a decade ago, Music Heals International set out with a belief that music could heal. Today, thousands of children across three countries have found confidence, belonging, and hope through their programs.

Grateful Guitars Foundation shares that same conviction, that the right instrument in the right hands creates something that ripples outward for generations. Their work ensures the tradition of live music survives, thrives, and inspires.

On June 25th, both organizations celebrate a decade of impact with a night that honors exactly what music can do in celebration of the songbook of Weir/Wasserman performed on their original instruments.

"Ten Years After: The Songs Continue"
Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley
🎟 Limited Super VIP and GA Tickets remain: https://bit.ly/4c8STzc

Photo by Jay Blakesberg Photography

06/04/2026

The 2026 GGF / MHI Annual Benefit Auction is underway, and if you haven't seen what's up for bid, here's your reminder:

🐺 Irwin Certified “Dire Wolf” Bass #2 - A custom 6-string bass guitar built by Bill Asher of Asher Guitars and Lap Steels in Los Angeles then donated, played and signed by Oteil Burbridge. The “Dire Wolf” series is the first-ever Irwin Guitars -designed bass guitar inspired by Jerry Garcia's Wolf guitar. Estimated value: $60K–$100K. Hand-selected woods, a hand-inlaid wolf medallion, and an Egyptian Ankh on the back designed with artist Jenny Shuman. , played and signed by Oteil Burbridge of Dead & Company. Estimated value: $60,000–$100,000.
👉 givebutter.com/c/2026-GGF-MHI-Benefit/auction/items/1971792

📸 Bob Weir / Rob Wasserman Print & Book Package by Jay Blakesberg - A signed, custom-framed by Dimitroff’s in Tiburon, 15"×18" outtake print from the first-ever Weir/Wasserman photo shoot, July 1, 1990, San Francisco, the start of Bobby's first major solo project outside the Grateful Dead. Paired with a signed copy of RetroBlakesberg Vol. 1: The Film Archives, 312 pages of four decades of iconic rock photography, foreword by Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips.
👉 givebutter.com/c/2026-GGF-MHI-Benefit/auction/items/1971794

🐊 Personal Jam Room Tour with GGF Founder Andy Logan - You and a friend will spend 90 minutes in the room with Jerry Garcia's Alligator, Bob Weir's Blackknives, Steve Cripe instruments built for Jerry and much, much more. A room that doesn't exist anywhere else. Scheduling between September 2026 and May 2027. 👉 givebutter.com/c/2026-GGF-MHI-Benefit/auction/items/1971795
Bidding closes June 26. All proceeds are split equally between Grateful Guitars Foundation and Music Heals International, two organizations dedicated to putting music in the hands of people who need it most at home and abroad.
View all items: givebutter.com/c/2026-GGF-MHI-Benefit/auction

06/03/2026

Help us wish our dear friend, Bob Minkin Photography, the happiest of birthdays!
Thank you for all the good times and all the snaps (and the web design!), we hope to celebrate with you soon!

Photo #1 by Bruce Forrester

06/02/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the unveiling of the official Jerry Day 2026 artwork — along with the release of our newest donor packages in support of this beloved San Francisco tradition and cultural asset.

Jerry Day 2026 takes place on August 1st at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park, marking nearly 24 years of music, building community, and a civic and cultural celebration in the city we love. More than a concert, is a gathering rooted in generosity, creativity, and the enduring spirit of Jerry Garcia — carried forward by neighbors, artists, families, and fans from near and far.

The 2026 artwork captures that joy and connection — honoring what came before while pointing toward another unforgettable day in the park.

As we prepare for this next chapter, we’re also exploring new avenues of funding and expanding our donor community — while keeping donor package pricing consistent with the past few years. These packages are a vital way to help ensure Jerry Day remains a free and inclusive event for all.

🎨 View donor packages / general
evetnt info: www.JerryDay.org

📬 Mailing address for checks:
Jerry Day / Friends of JGA
PO Box 12357
San Francisco, CA 94112
(Make checks payable to Friends of JGA)

We extend heartfelt thanks to our generous supporters this year: .gfta - Grants for the Arts; - Grateful Guitars Foundation (Andy Logan); Sound Support (Bo Putnam); - Avenue Greenlight; and Tommy O’Boyle.

Special appreciation as well to the - Jerry Garcia Family, - the SF Recreation & Park Department, and - the City and County of San Francisco for their tremendous support throughout the years.

Whether you’ve been part of this tradition for decades or are just discovering it, we invite you to join us — to listen closely, dance freely, and help carry Jerry Day into its next era.

Jerry Day 2026 is on the horizon.
We can’t wait to see you in McLaren Park. 🌹🎶

Artwork:

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05/30/2026

"Music Heals International was born from a deep belief in the power of music to transform lives. Partnering with Grateful Guitars Foundation allows us to carry that legacy forward, placing instruments with history and soul into the hands of the next generation, where healing, creativity, and connection begin."
- Sara Wasserman, Founder & Executive Director, Music Heals International

June 25 - Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, CA
"Ten Years After: The Songs Continue"
🎟 Tickets: https://bit.ly/4c8STzc

05/26/2026

The auction is LIVE.

The Doug Irwin-designed “Dire Wolf” bass, handcrafted by Asher Guitars and Lap Steels, donated, played and signed by Oteil Burbridge is now open to bidding! We've also added a rare Jay Blakesberg Photography signed outtake print and book package as well as a personal Jam Room tour of GGF founder Andy Logan’s private collection (including Alligator!) to the auction benefiting GGF and Music Heals International.

But before you place your bid, here's what your dollars will do:

→ Grateful Guitars Foundation will use its share to put world-class instruments into the hands of talented players keeping jam band music alive and to fund music education for underserved youth across the country.

→ Music Heals International will use its share in Haiti, India, and Venezuela, where music is giving children a way through trauma, poverty, and instability, and training local leaders to carry that work forward.

Oteil donated this bass, played it, and signed it. He gave it forward so that this work could continue.

Now it's your turn.

Bid now →https://givebutter.com/c/2026-GGF-MHI-Benefit/auction

Auction closes June 26.

05/23/2026

Help us wish our dear friend Rich Hoeg the happiest of birthdays! Luthiers make our world go round and we're eternally grateful to have your a part of ours 🎸

Thanks for the photos, Bob Minkin Photography!

05/21/2026

Tuesday’s the day, the 2026 Grateful Guitars Foundation / Music Heals International Annual Benefit Auction opens Tuesday, May 26 at noon Pacific, and we wanted to give you a preview of everything that's up for bid.

🐺 “Dire Wolf” Bass #2 by Bill Asher of Asher Guitars and Lap Steels
Built over the course of a year in collaboration with Oteil Burbridge and Doug Irwin, this custom six-string bass carries the lineage of Jerry Garcia's iconic Wolf guitar. Donated, played and signed by Oteil. . The second one built and the last to have this inlay by Jessica Asher and Jenny Shumann. Estimated value: $60,000–$100,000.

📸 Bob Weir / Rob Wasserman Print & Book Package by
A signed, custom-framed 15"×18" outtake print from the very first Weir/Wasserman photo shoot - July 1, 1990, San Francisco - paired with a signed copy of RetroBlakesberg Vol. 1: The Film Archives.

🐊 Personal Jam Room Tour with GGF Founder Andy Logan
A 90-minute private tour for you and a friend with GGF founder Andy Logan. Take in Jerry Garcia's Alligator and Martin, Bob Weir's Blackknifes and Alvarez acoustics, and Steve Cripe's Saturn and Eagle built for Jerry. A room full of history - and photographs are welcome.

Sign up to be notified as soon as bidding opens: https://forms.gle/BBNa9Coyn6GvS8hV9

Bidding closes June 26. All proceeds support Grateful Guitars Foundation and Music Heals International.

Irwin Guitars

"Dire Wolf" Photos by Scott Tuchman Photography

05/19/2026

In the fall of 1988, Bob Weir and Rob Wasserman found something rare: a musical partnership that was, in Weir's own words, full of warmth.
As a duo, they carved out something intimate and exploratory. Wasserman's upright bass, played with an unamplified bow, gave Weir the freedom to stretch out on acoustic guitar weaving through Grateful Dead classics like "Throwing Stones" and "Victim or the Crime" alongside unexpected, eclectic covers.

That duo eventually grew into RatDog, but the songbook they built together is spacious, soulful, and completely their own, and has never stopped resonating.

On June 25th, that songbook comes back to life at Sweetwater Music Hall, performed on their original instruments. It's an evening presented by Grateful Guitars Foundation and Music Heals International - two organizations that share the same belief: that music, at its best, connects us to something that lasts.

"Ten Years After: The Songs Continue"
Reserved seating while it lasts:
🎟 Tickets: https://bit.ly/4c8STzc

Photos by Jay Blakesberg Photography

05/18/2026

On Friday, July 3, we look forward to a sizzling summer concert in King Of Prussia's Heuser Park, where we will present a $5,000 donation to Say Yes Philly!, a boots on the ground organization that is working with underserved communities, tailoring services to any community based on direct advising and collaboration with educators and community leaders from the neighborhood. The organization is founded by Vince Johnson, a local artist who has an intimate understanding of the needs of artists operating on a local and low resourced level.
Also at the show, GGF will be honoring Splintered Sunlight guitarist Mike Kennedy with a special instrument, celebrating his endless contributions to keeping the community alive! This celebration will be all about giving back ♥️

Grab your tix for the Dead, White & Blue show here: https://tixr.com/pr/social/182935

Learn More about Say Yes Philly here: https://www.sayyesphilly.com/

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2995 Woodside Road, Suite 260
Woodside, CA
94062

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https://gratefulguitars.org/

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