BERTHA, a seven-piece “Grateful drag” band whose members all go by the name “Bertha,” proved to the audience at Bearsville Theater that they are very much the real deal and not just a gimmick. The show also benefited Queerly Inc. and featured Hudson Valley drag performer Mirella.

Grateful Deadheads In Drag: Bertha At Bearsville

Review by Nick Soto for NYS Music.

BERTHA at Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, N.Y. (March 25, 2026) – photo by Nick Soto for NYS Music

As the night progressed, the band settled into a particularly moving rendition of “Morning Dew,” highlighted by “Aunty” Bertha’s impressive, Garcia-inspired lead guitar work.

– Nick Soto for NYS Music