Alex Bleeker and the Freaks will invite a series of special friends to their July 3 show at City Winery in Chicago as the band pays tribute to the Grateful Dead on the same weekend the band will celebrate their 50th anniversary at Soldier Field.

The first round of guests include Lee Ranaldo, guitarist for Sonic Youth, as well as M. Geddes Gengras. More guests are expected to be announced all week long.

The show is part of a special series of pre and post shows entitled “Weir World” presented by Weir, The Garcia Family and Sweetwater Music Hall. Tickets are available here.