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Watch Yonder Mountain String Band Perform the Grateful Dead’s “Candyman” for 50th Anniversary Celebration ‘American Beauty’

1:05 PM EST on November 3, 2020


To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead's American Beauty, Yonder Mountain String Band recently offered their twangy take on the classic "Candyman."

Guitarist Adam Aijala offers lead vocals on the tune, backed by group harmonies by fiddler Allie Kral and bassist Ben Kaufmann.

The hourlong celebration was put on by Bardavon Presents, and featured additional performances by Marco Benevento, Doobie Decibel System and more.

Watch YMSB's take on "Candyman" below (around the 23-minute mark):