In Conversation with the Grateful Dead's Legacy Manager and Archivist David Lemieux

Sunday June 21st 2026 4:00PM | Fourth Stage, National Arts Centre

Dimanche 21 juin 2026, 16 h | Quatrième Salle, Centre national des Arts

 

Join renowned music archivist and legacy manager David Lemieux for a rare and engaging evening of stories, insights, and deep dives into the world of the Grateful Dead.

In this intimate “in conversation” format, Lemieux will share behind-the-scenes stories, rare archival insights, and reflections on the band’s enduring legacy—followed by an audience Q&A, where fans will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly.

A must for devoted Deadheads and curious listeners alike!

 

 

David Lemieux Grateful Dead Audiovisual Archivist And Legacy Manager

David Lemieux has been the Grateful Dead's official audiovisual archivist since 1999, and their Legacy Manager since 2010. Over the past 27 years, Lemieux has produced scores of Grateful Dead CD and DVD releases, many of which have been certified Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum by the RIAA®, as well as several Grammy® nominated boxed sets. He has produced 52 of the Grateful Dead’s World Record 66 Billboard Top 40 albums.

Lemieux was the Supervising Music Producer on the Martin Scorsese-produced career-spanning documentary on the Grateful Dead, Long Strange Trip: The Untold Story Of The Grateful Dead. In 2012, the Grateful Dead re-named their primary archival release series ""Dave's Picks,” as a testament to his expertise. Since 2007, he has hosted a daily show on the Sirius XM Grateful Dead Channel, “Today In Grateful Dead History.”

Lemieux holds a BA in History from Carleton University, a BFA in Film Studies from Concordia University, and an MA in Film Archiving from the University of East Anglia. He is originally from Ottawa and currently lives in Victoria, British Columbia.