Dead & Co. Announces Benefit Concert Honoring Legendary '77 Show

 Dead & Company, the Grateful Dead spin-off band featuring original members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann, alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chimenti, announced that they will be playing a special benefit concert at Barton Hall, honoring the legendary 1977 show.

The concert is set to take place on April 30th, 2023, and all proceeds from the event will be donated to various charities in the area, as well as to the Rex Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by the Grateful Dead in 1983 to support grassroots organizations working in the arts, education, and social services.

The announcement of the concert has generated a lot of buzz and excitement among Deadheads, who are eager to witness the band pay tribute to one of the most iconic shows in Grateful Dead history. The 1977 Barton Hall show, which took place at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, is widely regarded as one of the best performances of the band's career, and is often cited as a pinnacle moment in the history of the jam band genre.

For many fans, the concert holds a special place in their hearts, as it was the last performance the band played before taking a break and coming back stronger than ever in the 1980s. The show was also notable for its intimate setting, with only 8,000 people in attendance, and for the incredible energy and improvisational spirit that the band brought to the stage.

In honor of the 1977 show, Dead & Company has promised to deliver an unforgettable performance that captures the same sense of spontaneity, creativity, and musical excellence that defined the original concert. Fans can expect to hear classic tracks like "Terrapin Station," "Scarlet Begonias," and "Fire on the Mountain," as well as some surprise covers and deep cuts from the Grateful Dead's extensive catalog.

Moreover, the benefit concert will also serve as an opportunity for the band to pay homage to the late Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead's legendary frontman, and to celebrate his enduring legacy in the world of music. Garcia, who passed away in 1995, remains a beloved figure among Deadheads and continues to inspire new generations of musicians and fans with his pioneering spirit and his unwavering commitment to artistic expression and social justice.

The Dead & Company benefit concert promises to be an extraordinary event that honors the rich history of the Grateful Dead and showcases the band's enduring relevance and vitality in contemporary music. By supporting worthy causes and spreading joy and positivity through the power of music, Dead & Company is not only preserving the legacy of the past, but also building a brighter future for generations to come.

The Dead & Co. benefit concert is a must-see event for all fans of live music, philanthropy, and the Grateful Dead. With its commitment to honoring the band's legendary 1977 show, celebrating the life and work of Jerry Garcia, and supporting worthy causes through the power of music, the concert promises to be an unforgettable experience that embodies the true spirit of the Grateful Dead and its enduring legacy.