Concluding his set at The Newport Folk Festival last weekend, Ryan Adams performed a stellar version of the Grateful Dead's "Wharf Rat" for the kids and teens of MyMusicRx. You can listen above.
Before going into the song, Ryan says that he likes to listen to the Grateful Dead when he feels out of place or isn't feeling great. He comments that "Wharf Rat" paints this picture of a storybook world where you don't really know who they are or what's happening and it takes you on a journey that makes him feel better at the end.
Ryan has a great storytelling voice and it shines throughout this song as he gently strums on a Coffee House Series dreadnought Bedell guitar. He adds enough of his signature style so that it stands apart from any other version. Ryan Adams has performed with The Grateful Dead's bassist Phil Lesh numerous times over the years with Phil and Friends.
MyMusicRx is a program that soothes and rejuvenates hospitalized children, teens, their family members, and the medical professionals who care for them by infusing the hospital environment with the healing power of music. You can go on their official website for more information.
For more Ryan Adams music, news, and tour information, check out his Zumic artist page.
Source: MyMusicRx YouTube Channel