Doors Open at 5pm Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Great Northern recreates both the music and the community that Grateful Dead fans know and love. Since forming in 2017, Great Northern has grown into the D.C. area's most fun and energetic Grateful Dead tribute band, known for its ability to capture the creativity, dynamics and energy of the Grateful Dead's music. Motivated by our dedicated fan base, Great Northern is proud to play our part in carrying forward the legacy of the music we hold so dear.