John Mayer Hosts a 'Grateful Dead Listening Party' on His New Weekly SiriusXM Show

Official Announcement | Published: Mar 06, 2026 5:14 PM EST

(SiriusXM) John Mayer spins his favorite Grateful Dead tracks and shares why he loves them every Sunday night on his new weekly SiriusXM series, "Grateful Dead Listening Party."

Listen to the two-hour debut episode on SiriusXM's Life with John Mayer (ch.14) on Sunday, March 8, at 9:00 pm ET and rebroadcasts on SiriusXM's Grateful Dead Channel (ch. 23) throughout the week. Episodes will also be available on the SiriusXM app after their premiere.

In his post announcing the show John wrote: "In the days after we lost Bobby Weir, I tried listening to Grateful Dead music as a way to be soothed. I found it harder than I'd thought. I felt as if I was listening alone, like the mainframe that connects all who listen at any given time had gone offline. (It turns out that a presence like Bobby's makes for an immeasurable absence.) After talking with friends who felt the same, I knew I wanted to start Grateful Dead Listening Party. Every Sunday night at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific on SiriusXM's @lifewithjohnmayer channel, I'll be playing two hours of my favorite @gratefuldead and @deadandcompany recordings, talking a little about each one. It's a way for those who have felt lost to "meet up" and listen to the music together. It's not live, but I'll be tuning in. Sometimes the least you can do is also the most you can do... we shall find a way forward."

SiriusXM's Life with John Mayer channel is a music experience hand-selected by John Mayer. Enter an ever-evolving world of music built from his classics, collaborations, and never-before-heard material blended with the songs he loves. The 24/7 channel also features exclusive shows, including "How's Life with John Mayer," "New Music Friday-Tuesday," and more.