Cubensis
A Grateful Dead tribute act based in Los Angeles, CA, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 1 review.
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- Reviews
- 5.0 (1 review)
Tribute band guide
Best Grateful Dead Tribute Bands for Hire
Looking for a Grateful Dead tribute band? Start with the music: a strong Grateful Dead tribute sounds like the records, looks the part, and plays the songs your crowd came for. Then check the practical fit (band size, set length, and how far the act travels) and watch real video before you book.
5 acts on the MZ Tribute Bands roster perform Grateful Dead tributes. Each card shows what the act has published, and every act on this page books through MZ Tribute Bands, so one request gets you availability and a quote.
- 5 acts
- 5 cities
- 1 review
The Grateful Dead tribute acts
DeadBeat
A Grateful Dead tribute act based in Boston, MA.
- City
- Boston, MA
DeadEye
A Grateful Dead tribute act based in San Antonio, TX.
- City
- San Antonio, TX
Grateful Allman Band Experience
A Grateful Dead tribute act based in Washington, DC.
- City
- Washington, DC
Playing Dead
A Grateful Dead tribute act based in Long Island, NY.
- City
- Long Island, NY
How this list is ordered: review score first, then the number of reviews, then how complete each act's photos and video are, then the booking team's featured picks. Ties are listed alphabetically.
Compare at a glance
| Act | City | Band size | Set length | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubensis | Los Angeles, CA | Not listed | Not listed | 5.0 (1 review) |
| DeadBeat | Boston, MA | Not listed | Not listed | No reviews yet |
| DeadEye | San Antonio, TX | Not listed | Not listed | No reviews yet |
| Grateful Allman Band Experience | Washington, DC | Not listed | Not listed | No reviews yet |
| Playing Dead | Long Island, NY | Not listed | Not listed | No reviews yet |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a Grateful Dead tribute band?
Tribute bands run from $1,500 at the floor (casual cover-band tier) to $50,000+ at the ceiling (Vegas-residency-scale production for marquee events). Music Zirconia works in three tiers: Regional Standard ($5K to $10K), Headliner ($10K to $25K), and Premium Production ($25K to $50K+). The full breakdown, including the twelve factors that move a quote up or down, is on our Pricing page.
How far ahead should I book a Grateful Dead tribute band?
It depends on the tier. Headliner and Premium tier acts (Friday and Saturday primetime at PACs, casino showrooms, festival main stages, NYE) typically book 12 to 24 months out. Regional and Standard tier acts (weeknights, lounge support, mid-sized venues) are comfortable at 3 to 12 months. Corporate events run 3 to 9 months for most, longer for marquee brand activations. Weddings are 6 to 18 months. Premium tribute headliners often book 12 to 18 months in advance.
Will a Grateful Dead tribute band travel to my event?
Each act sets its own travel range, and the booking team confirms it for your date and city. Travel is typically itemized in the proposal: flights, ground transportation, lodging, per-diem. Some acts include reasonable regional travel in the all-in fee. Longer travel is usually a separate line item. Your proposal makes this explicit.
How long is a Grateful Dead tribute show?
Standard sets run 60, 75, or 90 minutes. Some headliner-tier acts can carry a full 2-hour show. Multi-set bookings (typical for weddings, corporate events, country clubs) usually total 90 to 120 minutes across two or three sets with intermissions.
Book a Grateful Dead tribute band
Tell us your date, city, and venue, and the MZ Tribute Bands booking team will come back with availability and a quote for the acts you pick.