Sirius’ Jam_ON channel 17 will feature Garcia’s friends, Grateful Dead band mates, and many music artists to pay tribute to the legendary Grateful Dead guitarist and signer who died on August 9th, 1995.

The day-long special tribute to Garcia will feature memories of him by his Grateful Dead band mates Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, and artists including Warren Haynes, Michael Franti, Derek Trucks, Keller Williams, members of .moe, Butch Trucks (Allman Brothers Band), SIRIUS host Buddy Cage (New Riders of the Purple Sage), John Popper (Blues Traveler), Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna) and SIRIUS listeners.

Jerry’s music, including Grateful Dead, solo projects, and his work with others, will be featured all day, along with cover versions of his music by other artists.