--- title: Grateful Dead book tour begins Monday. Join us! image: https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601420168-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f289ad72970b-120wi.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/2010/07/grateful-dead-book-tour-begins-monday.html#maincontent) [ «  View All Posts ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog) # Grateful Dead book tour begins Monday. Join us! July 25th, 2010 1 min read By [David Meerman Scott](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/author/david-meerman-scott) ![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601420168-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f289ad72970b-120wi.jpg?width=120&height=172&name=6a00d83451f23a69e20133f289ad72970b-120wi.jpg) [![GD front cover](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601420168-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f289ad72970b-120wi.jpg)](http://freshspot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f289ad72970b-pi) Our book tour for [Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/books_grateful-dead-marketing.htm) begins Monday July 26. Join me and Brian Halligan in our Follow the Band Book Tour (hashtag [#GDbook](http://search.twitter.com/search?q=%23GDbook)) as we present the ideas in the book, do some Q&A, sign books, host virtual events, and follow [Furthur](http://www.furthur.net/) (Bob Weir and Phil Lesh) and [Rhythm Devils](http://www.rhythmdevils.net/) (Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann). Brian and I are so excited to hit the road and catch these bands in concert while talking about our new book! *We hope to see you at one of these events.* ** * * * Follow the Band Book Tour * * *** **Monday, July 26th** *Presentation, Tweetup, Q&A, and book signing*: Barnes & Noble in Burlington, MA at 7:00 pm [details](http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/67551) **Wednesday, July 28th ** *Discussion, book signing and Tweetup* at the Roger Smith Hotel New York City at 5:00 PM [hotel information](http://rogersmith.com/) For Special Twitter rates on Rooms use this link [bit.ly/RSrooms](https://www.reservations-page.com/C00000/H00097/be.ashx?pc=twitter&mcid=blog_header1001) [![Nokia](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601420198-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f2136f06970b-120wi.jpg)](http://freshspot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451f23a69e20133f2136f06970b-pi) *Concert*: Further at Nokia Theater in New York at 8:00 pm. This is a rather small venue and a terrific place to see Furthur in an intimate setting. The show is sold out, but tickets may be available at Stubhub [details](http://nokiatheatrenyc.com/eventdetail.php?id=27397) **Thursday, July 29** *Discussion and book signing*: Barnes & Noble book in Stamford, CT at 12:00 noon [details](http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/67552) *Concert*: [Gathering of the Vibes](http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/Home) music Festival at Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT Day 1 [Get your tickets here.](http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/tickets) **Friday, July 30th** [![Vibes](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/file-1601420228-jpg/blog-files/6a00d83451f23a69e201348538efa3970c-120wi.jpg)](http://freshspot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451f23a69e201348538efa3970c-pi) *Concert*: [Gathering of the Vibes](http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/Home) music Festival at Seaside Park, Bridgeport Day 2 Featuring Furthur and many other bands. [Get your tickets here.](http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/tickets) *Book signing*: Please stop by and say hello to me and Brian from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Gathering of the Vibes Merchandise Tent. **Saturday, July 31st** *Concert*: Gathering of the Vibes music Festival at Seaside Park, Bridgeport Day 3 Featuring The Rhythm Devils [Get your tickets here.](http://www.gatheringofthevibes.com/tickets) *Book signing*: Meet us from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in the Gathering of the Vibes Merchandise Tent **August 10th** *Webinar*: What Every marketer can learn from the most iconic band in history Join basketball legend and Grateful Dead fan [Bill Walton](http://www.billwalton.com/) (who wrote the foreword to our book, with me and Brian Halligan at 12:00 noon eastern time. [details](https://www.hubspot.com/webinars/how-to-market-your-business-like-the-most-iconic-band-in-history) [ David Meerman Scott ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/author/david-meerman-scott) David Meerman Scott is a business growth strategist, advisor to clever entrepreneurs who are building emerging companies, and the international bestselling author of a dozen books published in 30 languages. David’s high-energy keynote presentations, masterclasses, and virtual events educate, energize, and inspire. Connect: [mailto:david@freshspot.com](mailto:david@freshspot.com) Topics: [ Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/topic/marketing-lessons-from-the-grateful-dead) [ Books ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/topic/books) Don't forget to share this post: ## Related Articles [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bobby%20Weir.jpg?width=1500&height=765&name=Bobby%20Weir.jpg) ### Bobby Weir and the Music that Will Never Stop January 11th, 2026|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/bobby-weir-and-the-music-that-will-never-stop) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jerry%20MLGD.jpg?width=1477&height=1041&name=Jerry%20MLGD.jpg) ### Why You Should Avoid Hiring Well-Rounded Employees December 8th, 2025|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/why-you-should-avoid-hiring-well-rounded-employees) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thumb_V2.png?width=1366&height=768&name=Thumb_V2.png) ### AI Book Trailer for Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead November 25th, 2025|1 min read ](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/blog/ai-book-trailer-for-marketing-lessons-from-the-grateful-dead) [![](https://www.davidmeermanscott.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MLGD%20pb%20announcement.jpg?width=1900&height=1065&name=MLGD%20pb%20announcement.jpg) ### New Edition of Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead! 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