For Deadheads across the country, the music never stops

For decades, as soon as the weather warms up, fans of the Grateful Dead have gathered in some shape or form to listen to the band's music. The Grateful Dead might not be playing any shows this year, but across the U.S., the music never stops. Karen's first concert was the Grateful Dead at Merriweather Post Pavilion in the 1980s in the parking lot. Erin Hooley for NPR / Postcards of Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead are seen in Garcia's music venue. Erin Hooley for NPR / Rob Barraco performs with Skeleton Crewe at Garcia's, a music venue inspired by Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead.