SHAKEDOWN STRINGS INCIDENT

A Grateful Prelude to Billy Strings in Sydney

Get ready to shake your bones! Shakedown Strings Incident is the ultimate warm-up event for the Billy Strings Sydney Concert, lighting up the night before with soul-lifting jams and psychedelic grooves. Set in the iconic Red Rattler Theatre—Sydney’s beloved groovy, warehouse-style performance space with a fully stocked bar and cocktail lounge—this evening promises dancing, good vibes, and a sonic trip down memory lane.

Starring Shakedown Prophets, Australia’s premier Grateful Dead tribute act, this concert features a deep dive into the Grateful Dead songbook, brought to life with vibrant improvisation and rich musicality. Formed by guitarist and creative producer Ben Chakravorty (founder of JerryDay Australia) in 2018, the band brings Deadheads and new fans alike into a transcendent experience—blending jazz fusion and classic Americana.

Expect not only faithful renditions of Grateful Dead classics, but spontaneous detours into the realms of The Allman Brothers Band, The Band, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles—all performed with a jammy, electrified flair. Whether you're here to groove or get lost in a musical journey, Shakedown Strings Incident is your portal to the spirit of the Dead.