I've been a dead head for over 35 years and we thought every show was good and some shows were great and some were unbelievable. We never, ever talked bad about our band or our fellow deadheads. In fact, we didn't talk mean, love was very real. We loved all the songs and all the band members. The music is the magic and the band is the magical band . The names change and some leave us. We grieve like you can't imagine, but we welcome new band members with open arms and then that is that. They are the dead.They are in our band and we are thrilled and the band is thrilled and the music is a little different but it changes and gets great. It has the same essence that is the Dead. We are so Grateful and always the Dead. I hope you can join, too. It's ok if you can't, it's not for everyone. I love many who are not deadheads. If you are, you know it deep inside yourself. You are content and glad. We love each other because They Love Each Other.

@chasefukuoka61

7 жыл бұрын

Well said. I've always felt that the Grateful & the Dead referred to ALL of us, band as well as audience. We all have a limited time here on this planet and its a miracle that we are here. And to have been born into an age with this band being here simultaneously, is a blessing and joy that can't even be put into words. We are family, all of us. And every time they play and we gather its another family re-union. Keep your love light on, appreciate this moment and the next and the next. Papa Jerry is no longer with us, he's gone, but Uncle's Bobby, Phil, Bobby and Mickey keep showing up for the gatherings, keep welcoming in new members to the heart of gold band. Its a sacred and beautiful thing we all belong to... :) The message simple, we're all gonna die but BE GRATEFUL, here and now. Every moment a miracle.

@joseph5038

6 жыл бұрын

"If you are, you know it deep inside yourself. You are content and glad. We love each other because They Love Each Other." Love this

@Knight14649

5 жыл бұрын

bj s -I have been seeing the dead live since 1968 and I can politely and honestly disagree with you. I have been to over 250 dead shows, and I have been to several “stinkers”. Many most likely had to do with the band being on drugs for the performance. Some were just poorly designed musical setlists with poor/sloppy playing. Any band can have a bad day, and THE GD have had their share. I do however think this incarnation of the band is the best it’s ever been since the late 70’s. Oteil is a better bass player than Phil, Jeff is far and above a better keyboard player than the last group of deceased and even Bruce Hornsby. John is brilliant and in my humble opinion, as the years go by, John, Oteil and Jeff will be the nucleus of the future of this band, as the original members are aging and in or close to their 70’s. They can only be active until the are not. What I personally would like to see is Robert Hunter get together with John and Bob and write one more album of original songs, while Hunter is still alive. I’m sure he has an untapped Catalog of poems/songs just made for this band. Thanks to the entire band from all Deadheads in Illinois.

@JohnDoe-ub8fq

5 жыл бұрын

Loved ALL the songs...???!! Everyone went to the vendors or bathroom during CC Rider...!! I miss those days.

@keithshaw5585

5 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-ub8fq I love Bobby's Rooster, JUST saw him do it with Wolf Bros last week

Best black muddy river i have ever heard. Me and my girl were on the road for a few weeks, starting to feel tired. Cried through the entire thing. That was our lulabye before we headed home to detroit. Thanks so much guys.

If they keep cycling newer generations with a heart for the music, this train could very well keep rolling for another 100 years.

@naomiradtke7433

9 ай бұрын

Sure Hope So! Naomi Radtke

@naomiradtke7433

9 ай бұрын

If I make it to Near 100, I’ll Still Dance To The Dead! Jerry is The Music Man in my life. John is wonderful & I am Still Dancing! Naomi Radtke. Kona, HI. Sonoma, California

@philiburt

3 ай бұрын

A hundred years? It will never end. As long as there are psychedelics and people who want that experience, this band, in whatever version is currently in place, will be there to guide the people to that special place.

China Cat Sunflower 1:18 I Know You Rider 10:38 He’s Gone 19:32 Truckin’ 32:09 Drums & Space 46:23 I Need a Miracle 1:07:39 Wharf Rat 1:13:08 Good Lovin’ 1:23:25 Black Muddy River (Encore) 1:32:42 💀⚡️🌹

@user-kh5bo5ru3i

4 жыл бұрын

Black muddy river😍

@chillingguy8386

4 жыл бұрын

Doing gods work

@MyNameRS

4 жыл бұрын

I had a dear friend we called The Perk. He happened to be Stephen Perkins' older brother. His heart failed him at 28 years old. He was a beautiful Deadhead and an even better human. Your name reminded me. If he were around, he would be doing time stamps with you for us. Love all around, folks.

@tiredcaballero

2 жыл бұрын

Betta get back Truckin' home

@naomiradtke7433

Жыл бұрын

New John town! Good sounds! Thanks! Naomi Radtke

Black Muddy River had the whole place in tears.......what a great time....y'all are a beautiful group of people!!

@wangson

7 жыл бұрын

I've now read that from like 5 other commentators and from my two pals who were at the show too. They called it the highlight of the night...I'll have to take a look!

@ohiopigeon

4 жыл бұрын

this is the greatest band in the world at this moment in time

@Improvise1013

4 жыл бұрын

Black muddy always makes me take a seat, drop some tears and cherish the good things in life. Never disappoints 💀

@gesmith98

3 жыл бұрын

Can confirm. I was there. I was in tears.

Instant classic, this show is one of the best these guys have ever played. Not a crazy setlist or anything just the way they played, the vibe out there, the sound in there it was as close to old times as you will ever get.

@bethleamon7911

4 жыл бұрын

I was there - it was awesome and still I come back to listen. . .

@gesmith98

3 жыл бұрын

I was there! I watch this at least once a month. Such a stellar show and not just because I was there!

@barbarascotto3873

2 жыл бұрын

@@gesmith98 I was there too and this is the show I keep coming back to when I'm having a bad day.

I challenge anyone to find fault with Johns rendition not Muddy River It is the essence of musical grace in its beautiful simplicity He is modest about his vocal ability but this moves me beyond words Thank you John for uplifting my spirit 🙏

@madeleinevelder6011

2 жыл бұрын

Typo. Of muddy river

@bahusofriends5467

Жыл бұрын

@@madeleinevelder6011 i just fired a fistful of acid into my drink and made sure the doorbell is off....

@Skwid-Lives

Жыл бұрын

Nothin wrong with it. It’s cool. Just not as cool.

@user-qr7ee2cp4y

Жыл бұрын

@@Skwid-Lives John's really good but not in the same league as Jerry.

@Jonny-eu7le

Жыл бұрын

@@user-qr7ee2cp4y not better or worse in my opinion, just different

one of the best black muddy rivers I've heard from D&C....just fantastic!!!!

@wangson

7 жыл бұрын

My brothers who were at the show suggested that Black Muddy River was the highlight for them too.

@bretschwartz

7 жыл бұрын

wangson watch the end of the video, the camera pans to a girl in tears.... its a shame the tour is ending, they are well oiled and firing on all cylinders.

@deadreckoning6288

7 жыл бұрын

Feel that way too.

@Bunbeck-pf9iw

6 ай бұрын

I can’t stand it that they. Over ! I thought they were going into the studio to make recordings to sell to us old Deadheads ! ❤️🐰🐇🌹🪽🕊️☠️💀💖😢🎶🎹🎼🎵👽🪐🚀⚡️🌟💥☄️✝️☮️☪️❤️‍🔥 let there b music to fill the air all of the time !?

John was such the right choice, not to fill Jerry's shoes but to wear a similar pair & he loves this too. Oteil & Jeff also compliment Bill & Mickey.

please let this and this band's performances stand alone without comparisons to earlier performances of other bands who played these tunes. How lucky we who love this music are to keep hearing it live, if we want. and to not, if we don't.

@drawingtime2589

2 жыл бұрын

if it didn't evolve some, we would not have the same appreciation.

John Mayer's one of the best performances of the year.

@briandarragh4800

3 жыл бұрын

Their is a live version on KZread of Sugaree! IMO it's one of JMs top 3 performances of all time

@naomiradtke7433

11 ай бұрын

John Meyer is soooo good @ what he does! Naomi - 1968 Deadhead

@naomiradtke7433

11 ай бұрын

They’re all so good. LOVE ❤️ is all there is! Naomi

This is the best D&C version of Black Muddy River

@smashleydup

8 ай бұрын

Cried on the lawn. Then proceeded to text my boss and tell him I wasn't coming to work till Monday because I was headed to Wrigley for the last two shows

Black Muddy River was BEAUTIFUL. 😍💙💀🌹

@pooginmouse

7 жыл бұрын

For me it missed the mark enjoyed the second set overall though

@ShadowRunner7723

7 жыл бұрын

all in all, a great show :) just got tickets for Wrigley on Saturday night. can't wait!

@chrispartin4549

7 жыл бұрын

Paul Jones I've been a JM hater as far as singing goes. I gotta say that was Amazing . his singing was the best I've heard him do.But

@wangson

7 жыл бұрын

I talked with some friends who suggested that Black Muddy River stood out for them too! Nice encore.

@falllinemaniac

7 жыл бұрын

My cheeks were wet from sweet tears remembering Jerry during Black Muddy River.

Johnny is truly wearing it out to the point he has to restrain himself. What an excellent guitar man.

Mayer was in the zone here, damn

So happy that this music and spirit exists in the world

...this is by far... anything but a tribute band! they stand on there own 2 feet..

Another incredible concert video and audio. These guys are alive and tearing it up. No, they aren't the Dead but Jerry died. They have brought this music alive and Jerry never wanted to own it. Jerry never played it just the same way and neither do these guys. They have breathed life into this great music and I for one plan to enjoy the heck out of it. I hope they write some new music and just keep it going.

It's so frustrating having to hear from the haters. I wasn't alive when the Dead was in their prime with Jerry. So that's something I could never experience. It sucks but it is what it is. Much like many bands from the 60s and 70s that I love. But John Mayer sounds damn good with these guys and I'm super pumped for them to come back!

@tomb613

4 жыл бұрын

John is doing a grate job. He is doing his homework and it shows....He gets it. Also Otiel's playing is sweet too and he has the voice of an angel.... Dont let the haters get you down. I went to lots of shows in the 80s and the 90s and saw many Furthur shows too and Dead and Co. I've only seen a couple times in person but I watch these streams and enjoy them as often as I can. I am overjoyed that young folks get to have the same kind experience I did as a young man...... Jerry built something that will last and Dead and Co prove that. Man this china>rider is killer...... Stay Kind!!!! P.S. I am sad the summer tour this year got cancelled because I had tickets to a few nights...

@christheghostwriter

4 жыл бұрын

Some of the DeadCo shows they've been playing on the weekend streams are better than some of the "real" Dead shows I saw in person in the 90s.

@indyheel1534

3 жыл бұрын

Tell them to listen to a few Althea's w John and they will eventually convert

@eflows

2 жыл бұрын

People talked plenty of shit about Jerry, Bob, etc. back in the day. You'd go to a show and stand behind a couple of dudes with their arms folded, ripping on Bob's songs or Jerry's last solo, or Brent, or the song choices.... People are what they are.

@rhlang11

2 жыл бұрын

Haters are just that. What they do and always will do.

Black Muddy River just makes me sob every single time I watch this

This show was magical. That Black Muddy River closer tho!!!

Im convinced, the best dead show is the one youre AT !!!

@keithshaw5585

5 жыл бұрын

or worst; depending upon the dose

@MyNameRS

4 жыл бұрын

@@keithshaw5585 You're both so right.

@iamme294

3 жыл бұрын

And the best song is the one being played. Yup, I love this shit, and so grateful to still be on the bus.

@goodkarma1967

3 жыл бұрын

Get that on a t-shirt Doc, love it & so....wait for it, Dead on:-)

@naomiradtke7433

9 ай бұрын

@@iamme294 Ditto!!😊

Bobby playing the China Cat riff during Mayer's first solo on Rider is absolutely fantastic!

@wangson

Жыл бұрын

Bobby is doing quite a bit (and always has) during China Cat! Especially the line that is always associated with the song - I always thought it was jerry doing that until I actually saw Bobby doing it!

@wangson

Жыл бұрын

I play the same line when I'm jamming this song either alone or with friends - but i'll tell you, I play in a completely different way than Bob does...my version of the fingering is FAR less fluid than Bobby's line...his hands stay in the same position whereas I'm all over the frets...hence the fact that Bobby is a far more accomplished guitarist than myself..but it's still a lot of fun to rock out on.

I know I'm coming to this late. The interplay between John and Bobby was fantastic. I saw the Grateful Dead and I love Jerry. I would have no problem going to see this band. One love. I miss you all.

Missed the show, watching it online, what a world we live in!!

This show was so much better than 2018 at blossom. This was absolute magic.

Grateful for John, Oteil, and Jeff being the company to keep the Dead alive. What a splendid show this was. Just finished the 2019 Summer Tour shows and coming back to the energy of this one was just delightfully lovely.

@devonkripaitis4490

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you we just got back early this morning from Nassau Coliseum fall Fun Run we are still up partying started watching this on KZread and found your comment we couldn't agree with you more

@indyheel1534

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. All 3 are so great and gel so well and Bobby's heart has always been in it in fact I love the way he takes on the lead role and dictates the energy of some shows. You can tell he still really loves doing it and to be able to jam and learn to gel w Mayer, Oteil, and Chiamenti is extremely rewarding for him and all of us

@tabathastaples7884

2 жыл бұрын

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

I’ve seen Bob n Ratdog, Phil n Friends, Furthur and Dead n Co multiple times each, this was by far the best show I’ve been to! I was sittin down smokin during Drums n Space, when they blasted into Miracle I about jumped out of the venue!! Sooooo freakin good!!!

I shed a tear seeing Meyer young, handsome like Bobby was for so long next to Jerry...and now he is the old man.

@julianvinocur

Жыл бұрын

It was an illusion though... Jerry and Bob were only 5 years apart.

@naomiradtke7433

11 ай бұрын

Jerry had a lot of FUN. Naomi

@naomiradtke7433

11 ай бұрын

John Mayer is so good @ being YOUNG! Thanks! John. Naomi

Saw them a few days before in VA. Just awesome...John had amazing tone and worked magic...gave me chills.

The woman with tears in her eyes at the end is what its all about.

@nobles426

5 жыл бұрын

How bout the guy with tears in his eyes watching now !!!!

@gesmith98

3 жыл бұрын

I was there, I was a guy with tears in his eyes! This was an amazing show for sure.

@ryanbentley8445

3 жыл бұрын

@@gesmith98 me to lol

I hope to see all of you at Blossom in Summer 2022!

This night at Blossom was my first Dead show - just finding this video now all these years later. What a night. A joint fell down from the sky and landed in my hand during He’s Gone - my all time favorite Dead song. Going to see them again in June for the final leg at The Gorge! Can’t wait to celebrate with generations of Dead Heads. Much love! 😎

Such a beautiful night up on the hill... Brought tear's to my eyes. 💚 NFA ✨⚡💘 Nothing but love. That ending...

That China Cat Sunflower jam was stellar. Great opening.

Honestly I learned all the words Watched various versions including grateful dead but this day when he sang muddy river tore my heart in two and still does every time I watch it Thank you to all involved in letting us hear

I used to have MANY dreams of wandering a massive lot, greeting strangers, and sometimes flying just above their heads. Thanks Grateful Dead...

The encore black muddy river is astonishing.

He's Gone shows John's enthusiasm for this song.

@timothyseymour7770

7 жыл бұрын

And he gets bobby gets into it haha

Grateful for John, Jeff and Oteil . Best lineup since 95 .

@weirgarcia900

7 жыл бұрын

Best line up since summer of 90'.

@josephdurso5069

7 жыл бұрын

Brent was incredible but Jerry was still kickin .

@cliffybogaty3545

7 жыл бұрын

Lol who was in the 95 lineup again???

@samiam7342

4 жыл бұрын

@@weirgarcia900 YOU MUST BE CRAZY?????????????????????????????

@ericwhyte1031

4 жыл бұрын

Worst version of the Dead. Ever. Mayer shouldn't sing. Completely ruins everything he sings.

the whole show was amazing. they ended the first set with Big Railroad Blues... KILLER STUFF!

Y"all just woke me with the BEST dreams . I"d share but i dont remember, and it doesnt matter...

19:36 He's gone........brought a spontaneous big ass grin to my face! Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile

The Grateful Dead is bigger than the sum of its parts. Period..May we all Live together forever and ever till we make it to the promised land.

Jerry 's up top. Smiling. John Mayer is the right fit. Not wearing Jerry's shoes. Doesn't have to. Recreation. ABB did it with Derrick Trucks. Seeing THE DEAD AND FRIENDS IN JULY. Really looking forward to the Show. John is rocking a 594 . I'm a purist but sometimes a new direction works. Zappa King Crimson Miles was always about a new direction. Keeps it fresh.

Mayer has been owning black muddy river amongst many more. As skeptical as anyone, this incarnation has blown me away. They were great last summer but this time around was on a new level entirely. I was seeing real tears all around me at Fenway. Loveddddd Furthur and fare thee well, and I love my bootlegs (I'm only 25) but I'll be continue to be around for the long haul with these guys!

I truly imagine Jerry laughing and giggling with absolute delight and interest at this. No doubt. It couldn't be better. Much love and kisses!!!

@wildgrlie55

Жыл бұрын

for sure

Y'all who were at this show got one fine treat. Smokin' show, top to bottom.

I cried tears of joy to be here in the crowd so much love

This is crazy inspired. That China Rider, wow!

Was so happy that this was my first dead and co experience!

@gesmith98

3 жыл бұрын

What a great one!!! I’m happy for ya!

Hells yeah! I was there! Great show!!!✌

what a beautiful concert all you guys at Cuyahoga Falls were very lucky

@blairlemmon7921

7 жыл бұрын

richard harris. it was a awesome concert

@jongo666

7 жыл бұрын

richard harris yes, blossom was heavenly

@deadreckoning6288

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I felt damn lucky to be there. Great show!

@Mlaney89

7 жыл бұрын

It really was a damn good show.

@mhnoname11

7 жыл бұрын

We got a Miracle in the River Valley!

great show guys are tight and lots of energy. same ole same ole

best show of the tour so far

This set had me enthralled...amazing music from all the guys. Wish it didn't end.

This was a beautiful show....whomever was there was lucky...

@wolfinabray5123

5 жыл бұрын

I was and it was amazing!!

@gesmith98

3 жыл бұрын

It’s me! I’m lucky! It was phenomenal. The crowd was as much on fire as the band was. Good stufffff!!!

im stoked seeing them fri and sat in chi town

Thanks Nugs! Best Transnational of Sound & Picture

Black Muddy River is so beautiful

I’ve never really watched a dead an co show but this came on while I’m trippin and it’s really good, that drum space is crazy. Definitely continuing to find the fringes of art and not just trying to recreate Grateful Dead shows like I thought ❤

Best concert I've been too! It was epic!

I remember that the shows just before we lost Brent, everything flowed like a 2002 Lorca Petite Syrah....so sweet, a palatial orgasmic taste, not unlike what I'm hearing now & then, way to be, The Just Exactly Perfect Band❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Perfect sounds to free the consciousnii.. able to let go and forgive the discrepancies of the day. Ty for making this recording available.

Can't get enough...and with Mayer it works. He gets it and wants to get it, so happy!

I always loved going to Cuyahoga, this was a great night. If you have seen enough shows you learn there's always a path every night. Bobby all but says outright, everybody needs some loving to close the show. So I knew they were going to drop a bomb of emotions to send us home. Having said that I did not expect this Black Muddy River to tear my soul out and rearrange my molecules. It was powerful timing and beautiful sweet sorrow. Damn I still miss Jerry on a daily basis. It was the last song Jerry ever played for many of us.

@Bunbeck-pf9iw

6 ай бұрын

It hurts me deeply too because I was so inlove with Jerry that I left him because he couldn’t give that horrible H up + I didn’t want to b there to c him die ! Muddy mind is my brain so it’s very hard to smile , smile ,smile ! ❤️🐇🐰🌹☮️❤️‍🔥🥲😥😢😰🤬🥶🤯

What a band the best in the world for pure listening

Best gum chewer in rock.....Mickey Hart !!!!!!

@cliffybogaty3545

7 жыл бұрын

By a country HECTARE!~

@arvokaseorg2337

6 жыл бұрын

Mickey looks like he's ready the Sunday morning paper. LOL.

Blossom is a great venue

Some of the music is magically making me believe again. What else is there.

WTF... ive been following the dead since the early 80's and no this is not the grateful dead.. this is and company.. and as far as concerned they have evolved into something much more then anyone could have imagined . dont have time to worry about the name just smile

@tomb613

4 жыл бұрын

I been a head since the mid eighties myself and I am digging this Company sound.....

@neildenascimento9747

4 жыл бұрын

I discover this amazing music when John begin to play in the dead... and i've been asking why it took so long :D

This is what it takes when you come home and went to have your serotonin-overflow -of-the-day... thanks company.

Looking forward to seeing their final tour this summer at Folsom Field in Boulder CO. I will miss them.

These guys are out of sight spectacular. EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Bobby and John had a"moment" during CC and IKYR....damn good jam

Brought back wonderful memories from the good ol days when i heard this at blossom.. So very blessed NFA🌹⚡⚡🌹

Dead and Company are really happening!!!!!!! Far freaking OUT!!!!!!

Thank you john for embracing this music.... you could have been doing whatever you wanted. thank you so much for the memories guys

Cleveland rocks!! Thanks Boyz. See this summer

Thanks for the Memories boys! damn that truckin' was lit

That Truckin' jam is insane

A visit to Europe wouldn't go amiss & it would be great to meet up again with the Deadheads who might like a wee trip across the Atlantic.

Well I like this right off the bat! Real music!

I've seen 26 Dead shows over the years but have yet to see Dead & Co. One of these days....

@huelerhuelin3334

2 жыл бұрын

They played some good shows their first 3 years. Pretty awful now

Smooth transition from the heart aching Wharf Rat into a rollickin' Good Lovin' beautifully set up a transcendent Black Muddy River

1:07:55 for a classic Weir moment

I got married at the top of the lawn at this show,

Excellent show

When one is easily tracked on Instagram. It's nice to have a concert like this to hide out in .

He's Gone is such a simple yet beautiful song. This is an inspired version. So fun

@ryanblaze932

6 жыл бұрын

tnfanwayne mayer said its his favorite to play

@Bunbeck-pf9iw

6 ай бұрын

I think it’s very sad because of the ones we have lost ! ❤️🐇🐰🌹🕊️🪽💀☠️👽🪐⚡️🌟🚀💥☄️🎼🎹🎶🎵😢😞😔sad I am !

Amen❣️Nebraska Brian, down but not out. I'm awake

Just a box of Rain these guys ❤️😂

John loves playing this music because it’s all new to him ! That’s y he has such a great time doing it + dancing with Otiel !

This Dead and Company tour has made a STAR of Oteil Burbridge!!! smooth

@Nixo66

7 жыл бұрын

stephen kisslinger he was with The almonds for like 14 years or something

@stephenkisslinger

7 жыл бұрын

yes...but nobody cared

@Nixo66

7 жыл бұрын

stephen kisslinger well there is a difference between you and nobody .he has been in a lot of great groups, go listen to aquarium rescue unit . Or not I don't care at this point

@IgnatiusChinaski

6 жыл бұрын

Oteil was a star in the late 90's

@mikebruns8839

6 жыл бұрын

Epic fail. Oteil was by far the longest running bass player in the Allman Brothers and was a star in the minds and ears of their fans (including me) decades ago. Also founding bassist in Tedeschi Trucks Band and Aquarium Rescue Unit. In my mind only Phil Lesh is a bigger star in the world of jam band bassists. He's an amazing bass player and a great dude

One of the best truckins I've heard!

Can't wait for Blossom 2021!!

This was damn near the best show of the tour! such an amazing setlist!

Great show! From the lot to inside with the music!

@gesmith98

3 жыл бұрын

That lot was an event all it’s own!!

A delightful exploration into improvisation but without the life or death consequences of high voltage electricity. The vertical generation is alive and well and on its next iteration of the x-factor interplay. On the cosmic level, a free show stimulates the simultaneous worldwide miracle energy input. The more gratitude, the Deader, just like taping. The positive outflow is a critical input for our temporal Zeitgeist, which is compellingly surreal. Thank You Boys!

Oteil is fantastic!