Grateful Guitars Foundation to Honor Terrapin Flyer at Martyrs’ Chicago
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, the Grateful Guitars Foundation will join the Chicago Grateful Dead community at the iconic Martyrs’ for a night blending legacy, celebration, and giving back. Terrapin Flyer guitarist Josh Olken will join the ranks of GGF guitar recipients, and we will make a $5000 donation in commemoration of the gift to The People’s Music School, a Chicago nonprofit offering tuition-free music education to young people across the city.
Terrapin Flyer, born from Chicago jam nights in 1999, has become one of the leading Grateful Dead–inspired bands in the Midwest keeping the music alive for this robust community. Their 3-night Thanksgiving weekend celebration serves as the perfect stage for this celebration.
The night also highlights the future of music with the gift to TPMS tying directly to our mission: securing world-class instruments for today’s talented players while investing in tomorrow’s musicians through education.
Meet us at Martyrs’ to witness a special night where past, present, and future come together in sound, spirit, and generosity.
Tickets available now at martyrslive.com/
Your donations to Grateful Guitars Foundation support the mission, and learn more about The Peoples’ Music School to support music education in Chicago.
How You Can Support GGF
By donating to the Grateful Guitars Foundation, you help continue the tradition of gifting instruments to musicians who carry forward the music we love. Your support also funds our educational programs, helping to inspire the next generation. Consider making a donation today to be part of this ever-growing legacy.