Dead & Company: Cornell '23

This is a live recording of the legendary band Dead & Company's performance at Cornell University's Schoellkopf Field on June 24, 2023. The concert captures the band, featuring founding members Bob Weir and Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chimenti, delivering a full set of classic Grateful Dead and band originals. The performance showcases their improvisational prowess and enduring musical chemistry.

As a live recording of a single concert, 'Dead & Company: Cornell '23' is primarily reviewed by fans and dedicated followers of the band. Critical consensus often focuses on the band's performance quality, song selection, and the energy of the live event. While formal critical reviews are scarce for such releases, audience reactions generally highlight the band's ability to deliver a compelling and extended live musical experience, satisfying long-time fans.

• Praised for capturing the authentic live Grateful Dead experience.

• John Mayer's guitar work is consistently lauded for its skill and reverence to the original material.

• Audience members often highlight the extended jams and improvisational nature of the performance.

Google audience: Google user reviews for 'Dead & Company: Cornell '23' typically express high satisfaction from fans, appreciating the band's energetic performance and faithful rendition of Grateful Dead classics. Listeners often commend the sound quality and the band's chemistry, noting it as a quintessential live Dead & Company show.

None notable (as a live concert recording)

The June 24, 2023, show at Cornell was particularly significant as it marked the final performance of the band's 2023 tour and potentially one of the last performances of Dead & Company, given recurring health concerns for some members.