My bad… they played “Space” and “Drums” both nights



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This piece appeared in the print edition of Sunday’s NYT:

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Interesting factoid:

“A funny thing happened as this new band wound its way across the United States: The Dead became a cultural touchstone again. Dead & Company attracted a new crop of younger fans, as did tribute bands like Joe Russo’s Almost Dead. Last August, the Dead had its largest week of record sales in 35 years, according to its publisher; in February, it won its first Grammy. Between 2012 and 2022, U.S. streams of Dead songs increased at nearly double the rate of the Rolling Stones, according to the tracking service Luminate.“

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My bad… they played “Space” and “Drums” both nights

Yes, they play drums and space every show, but they are unique, free form pieces. More like jazz, improv explorations that sometimes elevate into mystical, magical moments and sometimes (most times?) are just opportunities to re-pack your pipe or a bathroom break before the the next tune. To me, the physical power of the "Drums" section hitting your chest can be amazing in the right arena; "Space" is sometimes like trying to corral cats on acid.

Opinions can vary greatly from one fan to the next on whether communion with the creator was achieved or "there goes 15-20 minutes of my life", often heavily influenced by the chemical intake of the listener.

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My bad… they played “Space” and “Drums” both nights

Yes, they play drums and space every show, but they are unique, free form pieces. More like jazz, improv explorations that sometimes elevate into mystical, magical moments and sometimes (most times?) are just opportunities to re-pack your pipe or a bathroom break before the the next tune. To me, the physical power of the "Drums" section hitting your chest can be amazing in the right arena; "Space" is sometimes like trying to corral cats on acid.

Opinions can vary greatly from one fan to the next on whether communion with the creator was achieved or "there goes 15-20 minutes of my life", often heavily influenced by the chemical intake of the listener.

Oh my, so true. Great take on it.

A long interesting read regarding the Grateful Dead and the band's various reincarnations. Made me wonder how the legacy of the Stones, Beatles, Dylan, Neil Young, etc., will be considered in the future many years from now.

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Sorry but as a life long Grateful Dead fan this band was an absolute joke to me. Slowwwww versions of songs, horrible vocals, just bad for me and pretty much all the Deadheads I have spoke to.

The pace of their playing doesn’t bother me much. But I always gravitated to Jerry’s slow burners such as Sugaree, Standing on the Moon and Ship of Fools.

I have seen the Dead over 20 times with Jerry, what drives me nuts the most about Dead & Co is John Mayer's vocals. Does not fit with the Dead

I went to the final 3 shows in sf and loved every minute of it. People either get it or they don’t. To each their own.

To each their own definitely. I went to many of the shows of this version of the Dead and I thought it was excellent and musically rewarding. I go all the way back to the Jerry days (Jerry is a favorite of mine) and this has been a fun ride since 2015. This isn't the end of the Dead live...



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To each their own definitely. I went to many of the shows of this version of the Dead and I thought it was excellent and musically rewarding. I go all the way back to the Jerry days (Jerry is a favorite of mine) and this has been a fun ride since 2015. This isn't the end of the Dead live...

Yeah, it would be nice if they also said good bye to Europe!

My band, the Amazing Mongooses, last Sunday night at Jerry Day Atlanta. Entire show! Cheers!


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“We will play shows. I have to believe we love this music so much we’re gonna play shows.” - John Mayer on the future of Dead & Company, "Watch What Happens Live" October 2

Grateful Dead offshoot Dead & Co., John Mayer in talks for Vegas Sphere residency: sources

By Josh Kosman and Ian Mohr
Dec. 14, 2023

[nypost.com]

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Grateful Dead offshoot Dead & Co., John Mayer in talks for Vegas Sphere residency: sources

By Josh Kosman and Ian Mohr
Dec. 14, 2023

[nypost.com]

How can we miss them if they won't go away?

Per crholmstrom - How can we miss them if they won't go away? - the O'Jays have the best answer as to why the Sphere is in their future (and probably so many others).

[www.youtube.com]

"Jerry's Dead,
Phish Suck,
Get a job!"
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The Sphere would be the ultimate trip.

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Dead & Company, John Mayer to follow U2 with residency at Las Vegas Sphere: sources

By Josh Kosman and Ian Mohr
Jan. 31, 2024

[nypost.com]

[deadandcompany.com]

Dead & Company Venture Out to Space — And Their Past — at Dazzling Sphere Opener

First night of 24-show residency brings the spectacle and the nostalgia for the Dead's classic past

By Ethan Millman
May 17, 2024


ALIVE COVERAGE*

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Dead & Company Mold Las Vegas Sphere In Their Image at Novel & Nostalgic Opening Night: 5 Best Moments

It wasn't all dancing bears at Dead & Co.'s debut Sphere show (though the bears were there!). Here are our favorite moments from show 1.

By Katie Atkinson
05/17/2024


Rich Fury/Sphere Entertainment

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Dead & Company Setlist May 16, 2024 at the Sphere Las Vegas.

1st Set:

01 - Feel Like a Stranger
02 - Mississippi Half-Step
03 - Jack Straw
04 - Bird Song
05 - Me and My Uncle
06 - Brown-Eyed Women
07 - Cold Rain and Snow

2nd Set:

08 - Uncle John's Band
09 - Help on the Way
10 - Slipknot!
11 - Franklin's Tower
12 - He's Gone
13 - Drums
14 - Space
15 - Standing on the Moon
16 - St. Stephen
17 - Hell in a Bucket
18 - Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Old News Broadcast Of The Grateful Dead
19 - Not Fade Away

Amazing how the Grateful Dead/The Dead keeps 'em keep on coming. So, when do the Stones give it a go?

[www.nytimes.com]



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When Mick, Keith and Ronnie are holograms. Mick's voice and desert residencies don't mix and The Sphere makes money by doing multiple weekend shows per week.

How is this off topic?

And how is this headline not clickbait?

Hey, gang, this isn't and wasn't meant to be clickbait. I don't give a damn about clickbaits. Just a comment that bands seem to wanna do the Sphere. U2 did it, the Eagles are coming and you gotta wonder who else. A double bill of Rod Stewart and Cher might be something for some folks, but nothing I'd wanna see. IMHO, the Sphere is all about money and who's making it one way or the other as they look at their career and age. I highly doubt David Bromberg or Valerie June will be doing the Sphere anytime soon.

Would the Stones be up for doing double header shows at this point? Even without travel?

Sphere shows would have to be at least Fri/Sat double headers like the Eagles are doing.

if the Stones approached the Sphere I bet they could arrange it on the Stones terms. They could just stay in LA and commute like U2, Rod Stewart, Adele and probably almost everyone else who plays in Vegas.