Don Was Archives
Don Was Takes Detroit’s Groove Nationwide with a Massive 2026 Tour
Don Was has announced a 2026 U.S. tour with his Pan-Detroit Ensemble, supporting "Groove in the Face of Adversity" and performing "Blues for Allah" live.
Don Was Finally Steps Out Front with “Groove In The Face of Adversity”
After decades producing legends, Don Was releases "Groove In The Face of Adversity," his soulful Detroit-rooted debut with the Pan-Detroit Ensemble.
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble Celebrate 50 Years of the Grateful Dead’s “Blues for Allah” on Tour
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble hit the road to celebrate 50 years of the Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah with a full album performance.
Don Was Hits the Road: The Pan-Detroit Ensemble’s Winter Tour Brings Jazz & Blues Across the Midwest
Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble are hitting the road in 2025, bringing their jazz, blues, and Detroit roots to the Midwest. See the tour dates.
Bobby Weir & The Wolf Bros, with Don Was, Announce Symphony Tour Dates
Dead & Company still have another run of dates at The Sphere in Las Vegas to wrap up, but founder Bob Weir is already planning a run with the Wolf Bros in the fall. The band – officially named Bobby Weir & The Wolf Bros featuring The Wolfpack – are collaborating with symphonies again to reimagine songs from his career with full orchestration.
Bob Weir Announces September Run with Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros
With the conclusion of Dead & Company’s final tour, Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir has announced he’ll be hitting the road once again this fall with his band Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, with Don Was on bass.
Bob Weir’s “Ace” Gets 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
Bob Weir’s debut solo album, “Ace,” has been re-released for its 50th anniversary in a Deluxe edition. The 1972 album has been remastered and packaged as a double CD in addition to digital streaming formats and a limited edition vinyl set.
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros “Live In Colorado, Vol. 2” Out Now
Dead & Company have just announced their final tour, but Bob Weir is still going strong with Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. The band, anchored by Don Was on bass, has just released the second half of their “Live in Colorado” albums.
Don Was To Join The Last Waltz 2022 Tour
Blackbird Presents has unveiled another round of The Last Waltz Tour, which pays homage to The Band’s epic farewell concert from 1976. Filling the shoes of the late Rick Danko will be the inimitable Don Was.
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Set Fall Tour Dates
Hot off the final date of Dead & Company’s latest tour, Bob Weir has announced a 21-night run with his project Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. The band is anchored by bassist, producer, and Blue Note Records President Don Was.
Wayne Kramer Unveils New MC5 Tour, Album
Wayne Kramer revived MC5 for a set of tour dates in 2018 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their seminal record, “Kick Out The Jams”. Now he’s announced another tour. Even more exciting is the fact that there will be a new album.
Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Release “Live In Colorado”
As a member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir is well known for his live performances. Now he’s released a new album with Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros called “Live in Colorado” that showcases his new band’s live chops.








