Billy Strings' 2026 Winter Tour Kickoff: A Tribute to Bob Weir at Akins Ford Arena

Billy Strings' 2026 Winter Tour Kickoff: A Tribute to Bob Weir at Akins Ford Arena

Billy Strings kicked off his 2026 Winter Tour at Akins Ford Arena in Athens, Georgia with a special tribute to Bob Weir. The concert featured a mix of bluegrass standards, original songs, and covers, including a nod to the Grateful Dead co-founder. The band's performance included favorites like "Bringing In The Georgia Mail," "The Fire On My Tongue," and "Long Forgotten Dream" in the first set. The second set showcased solo performances by Billy Strings on clawhammer banjo and collaborations with the band on songs like "Dos Banjos" and "Hide and Seek." The highlight of the encore was a heartfelt rendition of "Me and My Uncle" followed by a performance of Weir's classic original, "Cassidy." The tribute marked a special moment in the tour, honoring the legacy of Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead.