Georgia Tech - Go Jackets Collection

Atlanta quickly became a rhythmic waypoint for the Grateful Dead. Their local connection began back in July 1969 with a free concert in Piedmont Park, following the Atlanta Pop Festival—a warm-up that featured local favorites and set the tone for a decades‑long relationship . From their early tours rolling through the South, to legendary shows at the Omni and beyond, the Grateful Dead left their mark on the city’s rhythm. Just a few blocks from Bobby Dodd Stadium, their sound carried through a town built on progress, innovation, and a little chaos, fitting for both Atlanta and the Ramblin’ Wreck. This collection bridges Yellow Jacket grit with the Dead’s improvisational spirit—two traditions that thrive on engineering greatness, one riff at a time.