rickenvox
Animal Psychic
You're in luck...you can see most of them in one place, in a couple months:
I saw the Dead in the seventies, no need.
How many Greatful Dead bands in your town?
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I saw the Dead in the seventies, no need.
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
There are quite a few who are either in the area or play around the area a lot. One of my local favorites is Box of Rain.
Funny, for a band that, based on guitar forums, is the most hated band around, there seems to be quite a market for people who want to hear (and dance to) those songs.
Funny, for a band that, based on guitar forums, is the most hated band around, there seems to be quite a market for people who want to hear (and dance to) those songs.
frunobulax
Gak Pernah Cukup!
Not fer nuthin', but - Grateful
Danhedonia
Noted duckfat enthusiast
G-R-A-T-E-F-U-L.
Edit: beaten to it, but glad to be that guy.
Edit: beaten to it, but glad to be that guy.
Dexter Inferno
Serious error
None. Hopefully it stays that way. 
rickenvox
Animal Psychic
Bob is cool, but Jerry is dead.
335clone
Living the dream
Yeah, I know. My son was born the day he died.
Dead and Co are killer, and Mayer doesn't suck (anymore)
got tix for july
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
Dead and Company is cool, but at this point not too different from any other Dead cover band, other than having two of the remaining members. It would be much like Paul and Ringo touring as Beatles and Company; it would be neat, but not the same without John and George.
335clone
Living the dream
Bob, Micky and Bill.
Still, they aren't trying to be anything other than the continuation of what began decades ago. As Bob said in an interview recently, he had a dream he was looking down at the stage, and the guy with the grey hair and beard playing guitar was John. Handing down the music to the younger generations is what it is all about.
Still, they aren't trying to be anything other than the continuation of what began decades ago. As Bob said in an interview recently, he had a dream he was looking down at the stage, and the guy with the grey hair and beard playing guitar was John. Handing down the music to the younger generations is what it is all about.
Gary Blanchard
beloved, local musician
I am not knocking them, just stating that it isn't the same thing as having the full band with Jerry.
DdBob
Dogue in teh desert
Is Jerry Garcia back in the band
Pine Apple Slim
Armchair Expert
I’m with Gary. While I certainly wouldn’t turn down a Dead & Co ticket, they don’t excite me enough to shell out the bucks or the hassle.
335clone
Living the dream
I kinda thought the same thing, as did my wife (with 176 Dead shows attended), and we avoided 'further' and other incarnations over the past 20 years..., but decided to catch D & C last June. Fantastic show, John was great.. not Jerry or aping Jerry, but playing lines clearly inspired by Jerry. They were awesome, and we plan on seeing them every time they play at home.
335clone
Living the dream
Pine Apple Slim
Armchair Expert
I did shell out $10/night for a live broadcast of the Chicago Reunion shows at a Birmingham bar. They had a big screen and their own “Wall of Sound”. Had a great time. I would gladly do the same for a Dead & Co. show. But I wouldn’t fight the crowds for a real show unless the ticket was practically free.
335clone
Living the dream
When they play Shoreline Amphitheater we get reserved seats so we can hang in the parking lot / bazaar for as long as we want. The concession lines are pretty short too. It's all part of the fun filled day. Waiting in line to get the best chunk of lawn is not my idea of a good time anymore.
Danhedonia
Noted duckfat enthusiast
Interestingly enough, when they played Soldier's Field a couple of years ago, I thought about making a pilgrimage .... and was shocked that resale sites had GA area tickets for under $40. That's close to 'free' as far as I am concerned.