The Relix 2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas for Music-Lovers

‘Tis the season… to shower your loved ones with the gift of music! From boogie-down essentials to instruments and apparel, our annual gift guide has everything you need to fill your soundtrack, your stocking, your menorah lighting or liven up your annual holiday celebrations.

Vibes

Hi-Fidelity Earplugs

Vibes (seen on TV’s Shark Tank) are discreet, reusable earplugs designed for concertgoers/musicians. Instead of muffling sound, Vibes reduce the volume of live music to a comfortable level that prevents hearing damage while still allowing you to hear the music clearly. Includes three sizes and a carrying case.

Always a Hoot Studios

Assorted Merchandise

Always a Hoot Studios delivers top-quality merch blending Grateful Dead-inspired designs with influences from punk rock, tattoo, surfing and skateboarding subcultures, proudly producing hand-screen-printed apparel and posters, embroidered headwear and more. Found online and on lot. 

Happy with Par

6 Panel Trucker Hat

Should’ve been a birdie, but it could’ve been a bogey! Embrace the process and look the best while doing it in this full-color, embroidered 6 Panel Trucker Hat from Happy with Par.

Rose & Bolt / Hiouchi Jewels

Grateful Dead Jewelry 

Great gifts for Deadheads! Officially licensed Grateful Dead jewelry by designer Sarah Lewis.  Shop the new Bolo Necklace Collection and Cats Under the Stars Pendants – Officially licensed Stanley Mouse. Shop online or visit the new showroom in Colorado. Use code RELIX for 10% off your order. 

Sailor/Capitol/UMe 

Steve Miller Band – J50: The Evolution of The Joker

J50: The Evolution of The Joker, curated by Steve Miller, celebrates the 50th anniversary and highlights 27 previously unreleased demos, live performances, studio outtakes and rehearsals from Miller’s personal archive, including eight never-before-heard songs. Available as a 3-LP + 7″ box set and 2-CD set.

GuitarGrip

Jerry Garcia Guitar Hanger

Highly accurate replica of Jerry’s hand sculpted in elegant detail. Numbered and shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity. Each hanger reflects the beauty embodied in both Jerry’s music and the instruments he played. Hangers showcasing Alligator, Wolf, Tiger and Rosebud are also available. Made in U.S.A.

Snugpups

Grateful Dead Dog Coats

Let your pups show off their Deadhead vibe with Snugpups’ Grateful Dead-themed dog coats.  Officially licensed, these dog coats are the perfect fit for any size dog and make a unique holiday gift. Save 15% by using the code RELIX at snugpups.net.

Live Forever Die Whenever

Heady Outlaw Apparel

Based in Cincinnati and born from a love for the counterculture, Live Forever Die Whenever is for anyone and everyone who lives outside the lines. 

DynaVap

The WoodWynd

DynaVap’s tradition of innovation continues with the WoodWynd, a dry-herb vaporizer with a stylish hourglass shape and durable stainless steel crowns. Featuring a Helix Titanium Tip for improved flavor, this masterpiece reflects DynaVap’s commitment to quality. Elevate your sesh and taste the terps.

ENO

Lounger GL Chair

Tune in to comfort with the ENO Lounger GL Chair. One part chair, one part blanket, this festival-gem features a waterproof seat, cushioned backrest, mesh pocket and durable aluminum base. Quickly pack it in its custom stuff sack for seamless transitions from the campsite to the main stage.

Chill Steel Pipes

Olive Green & Steel Blue Rubberized

Chill Steel Pipes created the world’s first stainless steel, vacuum-insulated bong designed to keep your water ice cold for up to 12 hours. This new rubberized finish is grippy to the touch and comes in olive green and steel blue. Inside is a ceramic interior that hits and cleans better than glass.

Level Frames 

Custom Framing

Elevate concert magic, music memorabilia and other special moments through custom framing. Ordered online, handcrafted in the U.S. and delivered right to your door. Bring gig posters and musician photos to life on your walls, or create a personalized gift for your favorite music fan.

Jim Marshall Clothing 

Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison T-Shirt

Wear a piece of music history. This iconic photo from Johnny Cash’s live set at Folsom Prison on Jan. 13, 1968, is now a t-shirt. Johnny Cash played two shows backed by June Carter, Carl Perkins and the Tennessee Three. This 100% cotton tee rocks with comfort.

LighterLoungeCo

Triple Threat Bundle 

This exquisite bundle includes the sleek Dragon Lighter, sophisticated Dual Flame Clock Lighter and the stylish Ace Deck of Cards Lighter—all in captivating black and gold. Elevate your collection and make a statement with every flame.

Loog Guitars

Fender x Loog Guitar

The perfect gift for your mini rockstar. A line of small, 3-string electric guitars designed by Loog in collaboration with Fender. With a Fender x Loog guitar, and its accompanying learning app, kids get to learn, play and fall in love with music. 

Little Hippie Chick

Handmade, Upcycled Clothing

Talk about one of a kind! Little Hippie Chick’s handmade clothing will have you feeling like a festival goddess! Light enough to wear during the day, and cozy enough to keep you warm at night, the products are stitched and dyed with care right at a store in Tifton, Ga.!

Drink Topless

Draft Top LIFT

Unwrap the gift of sensory delight! Ideal for white elephants or stocking stuffers! The Draft Top LIFT unlocks the aroma and full flavor of your canned beverage. Ditch the tiny tab and elevate your drink game with this American-made bar tool. Drinking topless will have everyone rocking into the new year!

Sunny Life Hats

Hemp Hats

Hand-spun, farm-to-table hemp sun hats! Born out of a backpack, Sunny Life bloomed from Shakedown Street to your favorite mega-festival, all in hopes to share what we wish to see more of; tools that honor the Earth and its people from a trusted place. Sponsoring service projects for those in need!

Invincibowl

Unbreakable Bowl

This 14mm bowl is crafted from aerospace aluminum and surgical stainless steel. Secure-screen technology allows the user to invert the device, discarding ash. The unit comes equipped with a proprietary high-flow screen with low obstruction properties, which defend against ash deposits in the bong.

Gratefully Dreaming

Handcrafted Nature-Inspired Jewelry

Need a gift for the nature lover in your life? Gratefully Dreaming’s nature-inspired electroformed jewelry features REAL plants and crystals preserved beneath copper. Get 10% off of your entire order with code RELIX at checkout!

The Rock and Roll Playhouse

Grateful Mom Crewneck Sweatshirt

Being a Mom is the ultimate gig. Celebrate the Grateful Mom in your life with the limited-edition crewnecks, bound to keep you warm in the colder months. A pre-shrunk, classic fit that’s made with air-jet spun yarn for a soft feel and reduced pilling.

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