Overall Rating
4.3
By Turtlegirl40
Dead & Co did it again
What an amazing concert. Dead and Co was on point. Even played my favorite song (Touch Of Gray) as the encore. Great great great night!!!!
By CptSalty
Phenomenal Show
Dead and Company at the Gorge was spectacular! So glad I made the trek from So Cal!
By Anonymous
Another awesome Dead show!
Great show, great venue, great night! Very Grateful!
By Rescuedog
A refreshing take on classic material
I’ve seen Dead & Company a half dozen times now, having been a longtime Grateful Dead fan with lots of Garcia-led shows under my belt. I’ve enjoyed seeing the new line-up evolve the material and add rarities to the set lists. John Mayer, in particular, has come into his own: he has his own guitar sound and playing style now that is different than Garcia, and that’s fine. Sure, there are moments when you realize, “hey, this is moving pretty far afield from what the Grateful Dead sounded like.” But then you think, that’s cool, too, because it keeps things fresh. I have also been very impressed with the other “new” guys; Jeff Chimenti on keyboards and, especially, Oteil Burbridge on bass. Oteil has been singing more and his voice is a wonderful addition. On the first night he sang the rarity “If I Had the World to Give,” which was a highlight. It sounded ethereal and sophisticated; a very polished performance from the whole band on a challenging piece. My favorite song was a cover of Dancing in the Streets. It was a total funk workout and a load of fun. Day two was another example of Dead & Company’s evolution. They opened the second set with the classic “China Cat Sunflower” and everyone was expecting the classic segue into “I Know You Rider,” but as I was listening it occurred to me that Mayer was swinging China Cat too hard to achieve the rhythmic change to the straightforward 4x4 lope of Rider. No problem, they segued into “Althea” instead. Refreshing! Great shows except for a minor let down in the second day’s second set coming out of space. But they closed with “Ripple” and the crowd was in ecstasy, singing along to every word. Beautiful.
By Grnaidz
Best show ever dead and company
Gotta see john up close and personal. Seats are the way to go at this venue. Enjoyed shakedown and pranksters display.
By ValNeena
Dead & Company
Dead and Company is an amazing collection of musicians. The energy is positive and unstoppable. It’s not the Grateful Dead, but has morphed into something unique and memorable.
By Mepol
Love Autzen, Dead and Company are awesome
What an amazing treat to come full circle and be able to see the talented reiteration of the band at the place I saw my first Grateful Dead show in 1987, about 8 more shows there after that. The venue is beautiful, parking was well organized, the only complaint was the "Shakedown" vending area across the street was really crowded and the beer vending inside was a long way from our seat. Thanks for the memories!
By MomDude
Bring AAA card
I could’ve gotten in earlier if I had known in advance to bring my AAA card. And the pickup drop off is a nightmare. Other than that I love this venue.
By Anonymous
Much confusion on ADA/Accessible entry. Have a more clearly designated entrance for special needs individuals. With the exception of one staff member, all were very helpful.
By Patriciahooten
Dead and Company are alive
Great show. Crazy crowd. Excellent time. Mayer is shredding
DEAD & COMPANY IN CONCERT:
Deadheads rejoice! The Grateful Dead have been reborn as Dead & Company, delivering all the groovy vibes and extended jams fans know and love. Longtime Dead members Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart are joined by superstar singer/songwriter and accomplished blues guitarist John Mayer as they blend rock, folk, funk, jazz, and psychedelia to blow fans' minds with epic aural bliss. With their spacey instrumental interplay and awe-inspiring solos, the group organically weaves their way through audience favorites like "Truckin'", "Casey Jones", and "Fire on the Mountain". The long, strange trip is back on the road -- Dead & Company are bringing their positive energy and uncanny musical genius to ticket buyers everywhere.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
The Grateful Dead were instrumental to the '60s psychedelic sound and hippie culture. Jerry Garcia (guitar/vocals), Bob Weir (guitar/vocals), Phil Lesh (bass/vocals), Bill Kreutzmann (drums), and Ron McKernan (keyboards/vocals) got things rolling in 1965. Excluding McKernan and Garcia, who died in 1973 and 1995 respectively, the core lineup has remained virtually unchanged sinc then. Many other musicians have helped shape the band’s sound as well, especially second drummer Mickey Hart, who joined the Dead in 1967. The band toured excessively throughout the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s, famously playing sets that exceeded the three-hour mark. After Garcia's death the group soldiered on, continuing to build their legacy through fearless sonic exploration. It was not until their 50th anniversary in 2015 that the Grateful Dead decided to retire their name. Fortunately for fans, their retirement was short-lived as pop singer/songwriter and blues guitarist extraordinaire John Mayer brought Weir, Hart, and Kreutzmann back out for more legendary jam sessions. Dead & Company continues in the Dead's spontaneous and inventive musical tradition -- just the way Deadheads like it.