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Dead & Company: 2023-07-08 The Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA, USA
Set 1: Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo(Grateful Dead cover) Here Comes Sunshine(Grateful Dead cover) Next Time You See Me(Junior Parker cover) Loose Lucy(Grateful Dead cover) (with 'Take Me to the River' tease) Friend of the Devil(Grateful Dead cover) They Love Each Other(Jerry Garcia cover) Lost Sailor(Grateful Dead cover) (>) Saint of Circumstance(Grateful Dead cover) Set 2 Playing in the Band(Bob Weir song) (>) The Wheel(Jerry Garcia cover) (with 'Diamonds on the Soles… more ) St. Stephen(Grateful Dead cover) (> 'William Tell Bridge' >) The Eleven(Grateful Dead cover) (>) Drums(Grateful Dead cover) (>) Space(Grateful Dead cover) (>) Dark Star(Grateful Dead cover) (verse 2) Althea(Grateful Dead cover) Stella Blue(Grateful Dead cover) (>) One More Saturday Night(Bob Weir song)
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Plot Summary
This is a recording of the July 8, 2023, performance by Dead & Company at the iconic Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. The band, featuring Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti, Jay Lane, and Bill Kreutzmann, delivered a signature blend of classic Grateful Dead material and extended improvisational jams. The concert captured the band's final tour, offering fans a high-energy, musically adventurous experience in a legendary outdoor setting.
Critical Reception
As a live concert recording from a specific date, formal critical reviews are limited. However, Dead & Company's final tour in 2023 was widely anticipated by fans. Reviews from concert attendees and fan forums generally praise the band's musicianship, the extended improvisational sections, and the energy of the performances, especially considering it was their farewell tour. The Gorge Amphitheatre itself is frequently lauded as one of the premier live music venues in the world, enhancing the overall experience.
What Reviewers Say
Fans lauded the band's continued strong musical chemistry and improvisational prowess.
The performance was seen as a fitting, high-energy conclusion to the band's touring career.
The iconic setting of The Gorge Amphitheatre was often cited as a significant positive factor.
Google audience: Audience feedback for Dead & Company's final tour, including shows like this one at The Gorge, generally highlights the exceptional musicianship and the deeply satisfying improvisational explorations that are a hallmark of the band's sound. Fans often expressed gratitude for the opportunity to witness these performances as part of the band's farewell, with many noting the incredible atmosphere and community experienced at the shows.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (Live concert recording)
Fun Fact
The Gorge Amphitheatre, where this concert was recorded, is known for its stunning natural beauty and acoustics, often described as one of the most picturesque concert venues in the United States, with the Columbia River and rolling hills providing a dramatic backdrop.
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