The original New Riders began to tour in 1970 as opening act with the Grateful Dead, then known as the Warlocks.

New Riders of the Purple Sage is an American country rock band that emerged from the psychedelic rock scene in San Francisco, California in 1969. The original lineup included several members of the Grateful Dead – a stigma they are most associated with even today. “Panama Red”, the song they are most know for topped the FM charts and was their first gold record.

With the New Riders desiring to become more of a self-sufficient group and Garcia needing to focus on his other responsibilities, the musician parted ways with the group in November 1971.

Over the decades the lineup has seen many members. In 2002 they received a Lifetime Achievement Award from High Times magazine at their Doobie Awards and performed a brief set (which included “Loneseome L.A. Cowboy” and “Panama Red” with Peter Rowan) at the festivities at B.B. King’s Blues Club in New York City.

In 2006 as the New Riders of the Purple Sage went back on the road with a revived and inspired lineup, bringing the songs of John Dawson back to the ears of adoring crowds nationwide as well as taking those songs to places they’ve never been before musically. Led by David Nelson and Buddy Cage, the current touring lineup includes Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna) on guitar and vocals, Ronnie Penque on bass and vocals and Johnny Markowski (Stir Fried) on drums and vocals.

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