The Jerry Garcia B-day Bash celebrates one of rock’s greatest icons.

It was after dinner at Boy Scout camp. The sun had set around the campfire and “Friend of the Devil” sparked an affair between Dave Holodiloff and the Dead that continues to grow.

“I had no idea who the Grateful Dead was – I originally thought the tune was much older because everyone was singing along and knew the words,” he says. “That planted a seed in my heart for the Dead and bluegrass.”

For Holodiloff’s fifth annual Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash Friday at Bay of Pines, the ever-working local favorite is bringing his loves together with the release of The Grateful Dead Bluegrass Tribute: Seven Dead classics, with a bluegrass makeover.

Here’s a rundown of the album:

“Casey Jones”: While “Driving that train, high on cocaine” lives on in rock lyric fame, lyricist Robert Hunter initially tried to replace drug references to avoid controversy.

“Friend of the Devil”: The song that seduced Holodiloff as a Scout was first performed Feb. 28, 1970, at The Family Dog in San Francisco.

“I Know You Rider”: Usually paired with “China Cat Sunflower” during live shows, this traditional tune was performed by The Byrds at the Monterey Pop Fest in 1967.

“Franklin’s Tower”: Live, “Franklin’s Tower” usually followed a segue including “Help on the Way” and “Slipknot.” The song trio would go as long as 30 non-stop minutes.

“Uncle John’s Band”: The Dead at its most radio-friendly, caught flack from the Federal Communications Commission for “goddamn.”

“Scarlet Begonias”: Another Dead favorite among non-Deadheads is regularly heard playing over the loudspeaker at San Francisco Giants games.

“Mountains of the Moon”: This early folky psych gem debuted live in 1968 in the middle of “The Eleven.” A month later, Garcia played the tune solo at Playboy After Dark TV.

Jerry Garcia Bluegrass Birthday Bash Tribute and Album Release Party 9pm Friday, Aug. 1, at Bay of Pines Restaurant, 150 Del Monte Ave., Monterey $5. 920-3560.