Steve Parish has been a primary member of The Grateful Dead family for 50 years. Steve first joined the band as a roadie in 1969. It wasnt long before he was Jerry Garcias trusted gear handler and began to manage The Jerry Garcia Band. Over the years Parish and Garcia forged an unbreakable bond. Steve was Jerrys best man at his wedding and was at his bedside when Garcia fell in to a coma in 1986.

Parish was the last friend to see Jerry before his untimely death in 1995.

Steve has continued to maintain his relationships with the rest of The Grateful Dead family. As Weir once said to him Blood is thicker than water but we have is thicker than blood.

Description of show:

The Big Steve Hour, which is normally hosted at Bobbys place, Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, Ca, is going out on the road.
Come be a part of the conversation with Big Steve Parish while he shares stories of his life on the road with the most iconic band in history.
The incredibly talented Katie Skene will be joining Steve for an unforgettable musical and storytelling experience.