LI Bobblehead Company Looks To Save Greenlawn Grateful Dead Bar

GREENLAWN, NY — A Long Island-based bobblehead company is looking to raise Greenlawn's Grateful Dead-inspired tavern, Beau's Bar. The venue for "deadheads" is struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a news release from Bobble Boss.

Bobble Boss, a licensee of the Grateful Dead, will be donating $5 to Beau's Bar with each purchase of a Grateful Dead bobblehead from its websites Grateful Dead Gifts and Bobble Head Boss.

"In these uncertain times, one thing is certain and that is deadheads help each other when we can," said Andrew Hazen, CEO of Bobble Boss, via release. "We’ve got to keep Beau’s wheels turning and to help Beau’s Bar, we are donating $5 with each Grateful Dead product we sell on our websites from now until the end of February."

Hazen also called attention to a GoFundMe that was created in July raising funds in support of Beau's Bar. As of Wednesday morning, $21,634 has been raised of the $25,000 goal.

"We love our freak Beau!!!," China Rose, the organizer of the fundraiser, wrote. "It breaks my heart knowing what he and his family are going through right now. I can’t imagine losing our favorite place, the only Grateful Dead bar on Long Island!! Please help! Donate what you can.. every cent matters right now. Let’s give Beau & his family the best gift from his 'other' family.. the gift of keeping BEAU’S BAR alive! This was the only thing I could think to help our friend."

Businesses across the United States have been struggling during the pandemic due to shutdowns, restrictions and more.

Beau's Bar is at 54 Broadway, Greenlawn. The live music venue can be reached at 631-269-4302.