On the Bus is the OG premier Grateful Dead tribute band in the Washington DC area, known for its faithful recreation of the music, vibe and experience of a Dead show. On The Bus is a tribute not just to the Dead, but to the entire community that spawned a multi-generational genre that artfully blends the essential elements of rock, blues, jazz, funk, country, bluegrass, and gospel. Founded in 2002, On The Bus has performed with John Kadlecik, Tom Constanten, Vince Welnick, David Gans, Ron Holloway, Jefferson Starship, New Riders, Moonalice, Cornmeal, Ekoostic Hookah, and many other talented musicians and bands.
