Grateful Dead: 2015.07.04 - Chicago, IL
Grateful Dead: 2015.07.04 - Chicago, IL

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Grateful Dead: 2015.07.04 - Chicago, IL

2015
Movie
267 min
English

The fourth of five farewell concerts by the 4 remaining members of the Grateful Dead performed on July 4, 2015 in Chicago, IL. SET 1: Shakedown Street, Liberty, Standing on the Moon, Me and My Uncle, Tennessee Jed, Cumberland Blues, Little Red Rooster, Friend of the Devil, and Deal. SET 2: Bird Song, The Golden Road (To Unlimited Devotion), Lost Sailor, Saint of Circumstance, West L.A. Fadeaway, Foolish Heart, Drums-Space, Stella Blue, and One More Saturday Night. ENCORE: U.S. Blues

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Director: Peter ShapiroGenres: Concert Film, Music

Plot Summary

This concert film documents the historic final performance of the Grateful Dead, held on July 4, 2015, at Soldier Field in Chicago. The show reunited the surviving original members with special guests Trey Anastasio, Jeff Chimenti, and Bruce Hornsby for an emotional and musically rich farewell. The performance spanned three sets and an encore, showcasing a blend of classic Grateful Dead material and extended improvisations.

Critical Reception

The concert was met with immense anticipation and generally positive reviews from fans and critics alike. It was widely celebrated as a fitting and joyous conclusion to the band's legendary career, marked by strong musical performances and a palpable sense of camaraderie. The inclusion of contemporary musicians alongside the original members was seen as a successful bridge between the band's legacy and its future.

What Reviewers Say

  • A powerful and emotional final performance by the legendary Grateful Dead.

  • Praised for strong musicality and the successful integration of guest musicians.

  • Considered a fitting and celebratory send-off for a band with a rich history.

Google audience: Audience reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with many fans expressing deep satisfaction with the performance and the opportunity to witness the band's final show. The concert was seen as a historic event, and the music was widely appreciated for its quality and the sense of closure it provided.

Fun Fact

The concert's setlist was curated by the band members themselves, with each member choosing songs that held personal significance to them, contributing to the deeply personal nature of the final performance.

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