Dead & Company Summer Tour 2023
| Tour by Dead & Company | |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Start date | May 19, 2023 |
| End date | July 15, 2023 |
| Legs | 1 |
| No. of shows | 29 |
| Attendance | 845,411 |
| Box office | $114,843,965 |
| Dead & Company concert chronology | |
Dead & Company Summer Tour 2023 (billed as "The Final Tour") was the tenth and final concert tour by the American rock band Dead & Company. The nationwide tour comprised 29 concerts spanning from May to July 2023.[1]
Upon its announcement, it was confirmed to be the band's final tour. It also marked the first full tour without founding member Bill Kreutzmann. It began on May 19 in Inglewood, California, and concluded on July 16, in San Francisco. Prior to the tour's start, the band headlined the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival[2]
Overview
On September 23, 2022, Dead & Company announced their next summer tour would be their last. The following month, the band announced the tour would consist of 29 shows beginning on May 19.[3]
In April 2023, the band announced founding member Bill Kreutzmann would be departing the group and replaced by Jay Lane.[4] Lane previously stood in for Kreutzmann during the 2022 summer tour.[5] In the announcement, the band reassured fans of Kreutzmann's health and cited "a shift in creative direction" as the reason for his departure.[4]
The tour began on May 19 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.[6]
The third and final concert at Folsom Field in Boulder featured two drone shows during the concert's second set which displayed the Grateful Dead's "stealie" logo and marching bear icons. At the same concert, Dave Matthews joined the band to play covers of "All Along the Watchtower", "Not Fade Away," "Knockin' on Heaven's Door," and "The Weight."[7][8]
The tour concluded on July 16 at Oracle Park in San Francisco. The final show also featured a drone display similar to the one in Boulder.[9]
Reception
The tour was widely praised by fans and critics alike with Mayer's skillful guitar work being particularly lauded. Lane's inclusion as a full-time member was also well received.[8][10][11][12][13]
The tour grossed $115 million off of 845,000 tickets sold, making it the band's most successful tour.[14][15]
Future
Speculation of the band's dissolution circulated upon the tour's conclusion. In an interview with ABC, drummer Mickey Hart reassured fans of potential future shows saying, "It's not final anything. We never said we'll never play again, but we'll never tour again."[16]
In February 2024, the band announced they would be performing a concert residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dead Forever: Live at Sphere consisted of 30 shows, spanning from May 16 to August 10, 2024.[17]
Tour dates
| Date | City | Venue | Tickets Sold | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2023 | Inglewood | Kia Forum | 28,346 | $5,282,997 |
| May 20, 2023 | ||||
| May 23, 2023 | Phoenix | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre | 18,720 | $2,386,430 |
| May 26, 2023 | Dallas | Dos Equis Pavilion | 19,690 | $2,558,782 |
| May 28, 2023 | Atlanta | Cellairis Amphitheatre | 18,797 | $2,323,775 |
| May 30, 2023 | Charlotte | PNC Music Pavilion | 18,576 | $2,393,344 |
| June 1, 2023 | Raleigh | Coastal Credit Union Park | 20,180 | $2,355,777 |
| June 3, 2023 | Bristow | Jiffy Lube Live | 23,234 | $2,930,648 |
| June 5, 2023 | Burgettstown | The Pavilion | 22,919 | $2,297,030 |
| June 7, 2023 | Maryland Heights | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre | 18,969 | $1,996,795 |
| June 9, 2023 | Chicago | Wrigley Field | 82,078 | $11,730,898 |
| June 10, 2023 | ||||
| June 13, 2023 | Cincinnati | Riverbend Center | 20,064 | $2,207,226 |
| June 15, 2023 | Philadelphia | Citizens Bank Park | 41,502 | $6,528,618 |
| June 17, 2023 | Saratoga Springs | Saratoga Performing Arts Center | 47,220 | $4,992,418 |
| June 18, 2023 | ||||
| June 21, 2023 | Queens | Citi Field | 73,650 | $11,147,015 |
| June 22, 2023 | ||||
| June 24, 2023 | Boston | Fenway Park | 74,251 | $11,631,108 |
| June 25, 2023 | ||||
| June 27, 2023 | Noblesville | Ruoff Center | 23,919 | $2,466,421 |
| July 1, 2023 | Boulder | Folsom Field | 131,450 | $13,371,629 |
| July 2, 2023 | ||||
| July 3, 2023 | ||||
| July 7, 2023 | George | The Gorge Amphitheatre | 43,486 | $5,828,061 |
| July 8, 2023 | ||||
| July 14, 2023 | San Francisco | Oracle Park | 118,360 | $20,414,993 |
| July 15, 2023 | ||||
| July 16, 2023 |
Musicians
- Bob Weir – rhythm guitar, lead/backing vocals
- Mickey Hart – drums, percussion
- John Mayer – lead guitar, lead/backing vocals
- Oteil Burbridge – bass guitar, percussion, lead/backing vocals
- Jeff Chimenti – keyboards, backing vocals
- Jay Lane – percussion
Dave Matthews played with the band for one show on July 3, 2023.[18]
See also
References
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- ^ Krinsky, Alex (2023-05-08). "Dead & Company Headline Jazz Fest 2023 (A Gallery)". Relix Media. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ "Dead & Company Confirm 'The Final Tour' For Summer 2023". JamBase. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ a b Bissada, Mason (2023-04-22). "Grateful Dead Drummer Bill Kreutzmann Exits Dead & Company Final Tour". TheWrap. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Broerman, Michael (2022-06-29). "You Put The Load Right On Me: Jay Lane Steps In For Bill Kreutzmann At Dead & Company In Noblesville [Videos/Audio]". L4LM. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Carter, Andrew (2023-09-19). "Dead & Company 'The Final Tour' 2023 Recap: Highlights, Stats, & Top Shows". L4LM. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Rapp, Allison (2023-07-06). "Watch Dead and Company's Dazzling Drone Show". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ a b Carter, Andrew (2023-09-19). "Dead & Company 'The Final Tour' 2023 Recap: Highlights, Stats, & Top Shows". L4LM. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ Thomson, Rex (2023-07-17). "Dead & Company Prove Their Love Will Not Fade Away At San Francisco Farewell [Videos/Audio]". L4LM. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ Masley, Ed. "Dead and Company delivered the miracle we needed as their final tour hit Phoenix". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ Kalnitz, Max (2023-08-04). "Essay: My Summer Following Dead & Company's Farewell Tour". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ Levy, Matt (2023-06-30). "Dead and Company concert review: Notes from a NY Post staffer". Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ "Concert Review: Dead & Company's "Final Tour" at Fenway -- Into Uncharted Territory on Saturday - The Arts Fuse". 2025-04-08. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ a b Kaufman, Gil (2023-07-20). "Dead & Company Fading Away After Most Successful Tour in Spin-Off Band's History". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ a b "The Final Tour (2023)". Touring Data. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
- ^ [email protected] (2023-06-22). "Mickey Hart on Dead & Company's The Final Tour: "It's not final anything"". X101 Always Classic. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (2 February 2024). "Dead & Company Reveal Dates for Dead Forever Summer Run at Las Vegas' Sphere". Billboard. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- ^ Sissler, James (2023-07-05). "Dead & Company Welcome Dave Matthews At Spectacular Folsom Field Finale [Videos]". L4LM. Retrieved 2025-04-08.