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Billy Strings Kicks Off 2026 Tour with Grateful Dead Tribute

2/8/2026

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Billy Strings launched his 2026 winter tour at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia, on February 6, 2026.
The show coincided with Widespread Panic's 40th anniversary as Strings covered Panic's "All Time Low" and honored the late Bob Weir with "Me and My Uncle" and "Cassidy" ahead of a second show on February 7, 2026.
The performance marked Strings' return to Grateful Dead songs after a hiatus since 2022.

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Billy Strings launched his 2026 winter tour at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia, on February 6, 2026.
The show coincided with Widespread Panic's 40th anniversary as Strings covered Panic's "All Time Low" and honored the late Bob Weir with "Me and My Uncle" and "Cassidy" ahead of a second show on February 7, 2026.
The performance marked Strings' return to Grateful Dead songs after a hiatus since 2022.