The Dead keep on truckin’.
Dead and Company featuring John Mayer just announced they will play an additional six concerts as part of their ongoing ‘Dead Forever’ residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere this August.
Their new shows will take place Aug. 1-3 and 8-10.
“We’re having a ball at Sphere Vegas, so let’s keep it going! See you for two additional weekends in August,” the group shared via Instagram.
This residency, which began on May 16, has seen the famously unpredictable Dead tread familiar territory and mix up their set lists at all shows, according to Set List FM.
It also comes on the heels of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s 2023 farewell tour. Up until January 31, the Dead appeared to be done with live shows. That was until they shared an Instagram post that read “In 2023, Dead & Company played their final tour,” the band wrote. “But there are other ways to make sure the music never stops. And it’s gonna be a ball.”
Want to hear Weir and the gang jam live on the Strip this summer?
As of today, fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Dead and Company Sphere shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, May 31.
Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.
Dead and Company 2024 Sphere concert dates
A complete calendar including all Sphere dates, start times and links to buy tickets can be found below.
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.
Other shows at the Las Vegas Sphere
On off-nights, we recommend catching a screening of Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky’s immersive hour-long film “Postcard From Earth” at the one-of-a-kind venue.
Planning a Las Vegas trip but don’t know when you can catch a ‘Postcard From Earth’ show? You can find a complete calendar of all events at the Sphere here.
Dead and Company set list
While no two shows are the same, here’s what the legendary rockers played at their most recent Sphere concert on May 26, courtesy of Set List FM:
Set I
01.) “Samson and Delilah” (traditional cover)
02.) “Franklin’s Tower” (Grateful Dead cover)
03.) “Jack Straw” (Grateful Dead cover)
04.) “Friend of the Devil” (Grateful Dead cover)
05.) “Ramble On Rose” (Grateful Dead cover)
06.) “Feel Like a Stranger” (Grateful Dead cover)
Set II
07.) “Scarlet Begonias” (Grateful Dead cover)
08.) “Fire on the Mountain” (Grateful Dead cover)
09.) “All Along the Watchtower” (Bob Dylan cover)
10.) “Terrapin Station” (Grateful Dead cover)
11.) “Drums” (Grateful Dead cover)
12.) “Space” (Grateful Dead cover)
13.) “Wharf Rat” (Grateful Dead cover)
14.) “Cold Rain and Snow” (traditional cover)
15.) “U.S. Blues” (Grateful Dead cover)
16.) “Morning Dew” (Bonnie Dobson cover)
17.) “Not Fade Away” (The Crickets cover)
Dead and Company members
The latest iteration of the long-running band will feature these seven music vets:
Bob Weir rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1965–1995)
Mickey Hart – percussion, drums (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1967–71; 1974–1995)
John Mayer – lead guitar, lead and backing vocals (2015–)
Jeff Chimenti – keyboards, backing vocals (2015–2023)
Oteil Burbridge – bass, percussion, backing and lead vocals (2015–)
Bill Kreutzmann – drums (2015–) (Grateful Dead 1965–1995)
Jay Lane – drums (2023–) (occasional sub for Kreutzmann 2021–2022)
Dead and Company concert review
Last summer, the NY Post’s resident Deadhead Ryan Murphy saw Dead and Co. at Citi Field.
“They kept it all about the music and their farewell over the course of their four-hour set,” Murphy noted.
For a deeper dive, you can check out the review of the sprawling show here.
Huge jam bands on tour in 2024
Dead and Company essentially created the template for freewheeling, improvisatory rock back in the ’60s.
Over the years, many acts have followed their lead and created their own version of the “no two set lists are the same” spectacle.
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live this year.
• Phish
• moe.
Who else is out and about this year? Check out our list of the 52 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2024 here to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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