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Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
A fantastic summer awaits Deadheads who are keen on catching their favorite band’s music live! The illustrious and Grateful Dead-approved tribute powerhouse, Dark Star Orchestra, will make their rounds this season with a plentiful weekend power-packed with greatest hits! This Wednesday, 3rd July 2024, the Dark Star Orchestra is set to take over the Gerald R Ford Amphitheater! This highly awaited spectacle is held especially for Deadheads who want to enjoy music of the legendary rock band the night before your Fourth of July festivities! Enjoy the most beloved staples as Dark Star Orchestra takes a historic setlist and recreates it song per song and note for note! You’ll also get to experience the true Grateful Dead tradition as Dark Star Orchestra performs on-stage improvisations and extended jams! If you want a fantastic prerequisite to your Fourth of July holiday, this is definitely right up your alley! So be quick and buy your tickets now to see the Dark Star Orchestra at the Gerald R Ford Amphitheater!
Who wouldn’t want to enjoy the holiday festivities with fantastic music from the Grateful Dead?! On the eve of America’s momentous Independence Day, you can have a thrilling spectacle celebrating the work of your favorite band. The highly acclaimed outfit Dark Star Orchestra is more than just a Deadhead-approved tribute band. The septet from Chicago, Illinois, have actually performed in a number of events led by Grateful Dead’s family and friends. For starters, they are the headliner for Rex Foundation’s 40th anniversary. The foundation is a project led by surviving Grateful Dead members as well as its friends and family. Aside from performing in official events, Dark Star Orchestra has also jammed with a number of Grateful Dead members on stage. In the past, the band has performed with guitarist Bob Weir, drummer Bill Kreutzman, and bassist Phil Lesh. Moreover, the Dark Star has also worked with past members Donna Jen Godchaux, Vince, Welnick, and Tom Constanten.
Experience the music of Grateful Dead as Dark Star Orchestra brings it to life! The band has replicated the Dead’s same exact setup, from guitar equipment to the original rig and tone. The band pulls a historic setlist from the Dead’s 2,500 shows and replicates it exactly as it was performed in the past. With 200 shows a year and performing the Dead’s music since the late ‘90s, DSO has definitely mastered the true spirit of Grateful Dead’s music. Now, all fans have to do is enjoy the music as DSO performs a plethora of hits, from “Friend of the Devil” to “Touch of Grey,” “Casey Jones,” and many more.
As DSO delivers this amazingly nostalgic concert one night before the Fourth Of July, fans are guaranteed to have a great evening packed with incredible music and festivities. Furthermore, being in the company of kindred spirits will definitely help build a great atmosphere.
Hurry and join this celebration of Grateful Dead’s amazing music by catching Dark Star Orchestra at the Gerald R Ford Amphitheater on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024! This show will surely blow your mind away with excellent musicianship, incredible hits, and a whole lot of energy! Score your tickets now to this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle by clicking on the Get Tickets link now!
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Colorado, , US