Bill Kreutzmann & Brent Mydland – Kokomo Concert Poster (1985)

Bill Kreutzmann & Brent Mydland Kokomo Concert Poster – August 10, 1985, The Metro, New Brunswick, NJ | Original Vintage Poster | 22.5" x 28.25"

This original concert poster commemorates a rare and historic performance by Bill Kreutzmann and Brent Mydland of the Grateful Dead, held on August 10, 1985, at The Metro in New Brunswick, New Jersey. As part of a short-lived side project dubbed Kokomo, the show marked a brief yet captivating detour from the main orbit of the Dead, offering fans a more intimate and experimental musical experience.

Drummer Bill Kreutzmann, a founding member of the Grateful Dead and master of their signature polyrhythmic sound, joined forces with Brent Mydland, whose soulful voice and synth-driven keys helped define the band’s sound throughout the 1980s. Their collaboration under the Kokomo moniker gave rise to a string of low-profile shows that have since become the stuff of legend among dedicated Deadheads. The August 10th show at The Metro stands as one of the most talked-about gigs from this elusive run.

The poster itself measures 22.5 by 28.25 inches and is a stunning example of grassroots concert art from the era. With bold, no-frills typography and era-specific design, it evokes the DIY spirit of mid-’80s side projects and underground scenes. This piece was likely produced in a small local print run, making surviving originals exceptionally scarce.

For collectors of Grateful Dead memorabilia, side project ephemera, or rare concert posters from the 1980s, this item represents a unique and highly desirable artifact. It captures not just a concert, but a moment when two beloved musicians stepped into the spotlight in a new way, creating something special, and fleeting, together.

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