Dead & Company: 2017.12.02 - Austin, TX

This release captures a performance by Dead & Company during their 2017 Fall Tour. The band, featuring original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, and Jeff Chimenti, delivers a vibrant set of Grateful Dead classics and improvisational jams. The concert showcases the unique chemistry and musical prowess of the lineup, offering fans an authentic Grateful Dead experience.

As a live concert recording, formal critical reviews are rare. However, fan reception is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the band's energy, musicianship, and faithful yet evolving interpretation of the Grateful Dead's extensive catalog. Audiences consistently praise the individual performances, particularly John Mayer's guitar work and Bob Weir's continued stage presence.

• Fans praise the band's tight musicianship and improvisational skills.

• John Mayer's guitar playing is frequently cited as a highlight, complementing the Grateful Dead legacy.

• The setlist often features beloved Grateful Dead songs delivered with fresh energy.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Dead & Company live performances, including this recording, generally focuses on the exceptional live experience. Fans appreciate the faithful rendition of Grateful Dead music combined with the band members' individual talents and the extended improvisational jams that define their shows. The energy and connection with the audience are consistently lauded.

None notable (Live concert recording)

The Austin, TX show on December 2nd, 2017, was part of Dead & Company's Fall 2017 tour, which saw the band playing to large crowds across North America, further cementing their status as a significant live act.