Pickin’ on the Dead

Pickin’ on the Dead at IdyllWyld Denver – A Tribute to the Grateful Dead

Friday, July 11 | Doors at 6:00 PM | Music at 7:00 PM

Join us at the intimate and magical IdyllWyld Denver for a summer night steeped in jammy and timeless Grateful Dead tunes. Pickin’ on the Dead brings together a powerhouse quartet of Colorado roots musicians for a genre-bending tribute that’s sure to get you moving.

Featuring:

• Tyler Grant – Guitar & Vocals

• Michael Kirkpatrick – Mandolin & Vocals

• Ace Engfer – Upright Bass & Vocals

• Sean Macaulay – Drums

Expect high-energy interpretations of Dead favorites, cosmic improvisations, and good vibes all around.

BYOB | Lawn Seating | Space is Limited

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This powerhouse quartet brings together some of Colorado’s most celebrated roots musicians—each a standout songwriter and performer in their own right.

Tyler Grant, National Flatpicking Champion and founding member of Grant Farm, recently released Flatpicker, a high-octane album showcasing his virtuosic guitar work and signature style.

Michael Kirkpatrick, winner of the Telluride Troubadour Contest and frontman of The Holler!, released his latest solo album Away-O in 2024. He also plays alongside Sean Macaulay in the genre-bending project Violet Pilot.

Sean Macaulay, a versatile drummer known for his work with Grant Farm and Violet Pilot, shares a deep musical history with bassist Ace Engfer. Both have performed with Madeline Hawthorne and bring a rock-solid rhythm section to the stage.

Ace Engfer, formerly of Grant Farm and currently preparing to release his second solo record, Time Drifts Away, on June 6, anchors the group with groove and soul, adding his voice to the band’s harmony-rich soundscape.

Together, they’re more than a supergroup—they’re a musical family with deep roots, shared stories, and a passion for reinvention through song

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