Grateful Gals: A fresh twist on the Grateful Dead!

The Grateful Gals honor the Grateful Dead with a fresh twist: 3 powerful female lead vocalists. Blending faithful renditions w/vibrant harmonies & dynamic energy, they bring a new voice to the classic Dead sound.

Katie Gearty, Tristana Ward and Steph Devine: Vocals

Chad Whittaker: Bass

Demetri Rallis: Guitar

Max Krauth: Guitar

Greg Schutte: Drums

Kevin Dorsey: Keys

The Grateful Gals put a fresh, electrifying spin on the timeless music of the Grateful Dead—driven by powerhouse vocals and a band stacked with some of the Twin Cities’ most respected players.

Fronted by Katie Gearty, Tristana Ward, and Steph Devine, three dynamic vocalists known for their work across multiple projects around the cities, The Grateful Gals reimagine the Dead’s catalog with rich harmonies, soulful delivery, and a bold, feminine perspective that brings new life to familiar songs.

Backing them is a lineup of top-tier musicians—Chad Whittaker, Kevin Dorsey, Max Krauth, Demetri Rallis, and Greg Schutte—each a standout in their own right and a fixture in the local music scene. Together, they create a sound that honors the spirit of the Grateful Dead while leaning into tight musicianship, improvisation, and an undeniable groove.

The result is more than a tribute—it’s a revival. A celebration. A fresh take that keeps the heart of the music intact while making it entirely their own.

Whether you’re a lifelong Deadhead or just discovering the magic, The Grateful Gals deliver a live experience that’s vibrant, soulful, and impossible not to move to.