Jam Out, Man: Party Like It’s 1968

Friday, April 4 - Bob Weir and Ratdog

If you missed out on getting Paul Simon tickets, don’t worry—there’s another middle-aged rock star to fill the space. Bob Weir (former singer/guitarist of the Grateful Dead) founded RatDog, a many-piece band that jams like it’s 1972. While the band sometimes covers Dead songs, they mostly perform their own material, which is surprisingly good. Tickets are pricey at $39.50-$49.50, but it could be worth seeing this rock legend and former heartthrob. At the Beacon Theatre.

Saturday, April 5 - Jefferson Starship

Proving that you can still get a gig no matter how much acid you drop, Jefferson Starship is performing a show called “The Great ’68 Airplane-Quick-Dead Show.” Included is part of the seminal Dead classic “Aoxomoxoa” performed by Tom Constanten, a lesser-known Dead member. It is a great excuse to see Grace Slick (now Slick Aguilar) up close, and further reminisce about 1968, which you probably don’t remember. It’s okay—they don’t either, and they were there. $40.00 Tickets. $60.00 “Circle Of Plutonium” VIP includes reserved seating up close and a soundboard recording of the show. At B.B. King Blues Club and Grill.

Sunday, April 6 - Kimya Dawson

While she never lived through 1968, it is easy to see how Kimya Dawson could logically spring from Weir and Slick with her acoustic melodies (Weir-like) and take-no-prisoners attitude (Slick-like). Dawson’s rambling shows are often the stuff of legends, so pretend it’s 1968 and take a trip with this folk goddess. Tickets are $18.00. At Webster Hall.