Dead & Company Summer Tour 2023

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Dead & Company Summer Tour 2023
Tour by Dead & Company
Dead & Company Summer Tour 2023 "The Final Tour" logo.png
LocationUnited States
Start dateMay 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
End dateJuly 15, 2023 (2023-07-15)
Legs1
No. of shows29
Attendance845,411
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]

Contents

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]

Grateful Dead "stealie" logo displayed with drones over Folsom Field, July 3, 2023 Dead & Company Drone Display Boulder 2023.jpg
Grateful Dead "stealie" logo displayed with drones over Folsom Field, July 3, 2023

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

Concert Dates for Dead & Company Summer Tour 2023 [15] [14]
DateCityVenueTickets SoldRevenue
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 Park20,180$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 Center20,064$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 Center23,919$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

Dave Matthews played with the band for one show on July 3, 2023. [18]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Levy, Matt (2023-05-16). "Dead and Company farewell tour 2023: Where to buy tickets, prices" . Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  2. ↑ Krinsky, Alex (2023-05-08). "Dead & Company Headline Jazz Fest 2023 (A Gallery)". Relix Media. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  3. ↑ "Dead & Company Confirm 'The Final Tour' For Summer 2023". JamBase. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  4. 1 2 Bissada, Mason (2023-04-22). "Grateful Dead Drummer Bill Kreutzmann Exits Dead & Company Final Tour". TheWrap. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Carter, Andrew (2023-09-19). "Dead & Company 'The Final Tour' 2023 Recap: Highlights, Stats, & Top Shows". L4LM. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
  7. ↑ Rapp, Allison (2023-07-06). "Watch Dead and Company's Dazzling Drone Show". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  8. 1 2 Carter, Andrew (2023-09-19). "Dead & Company 'The Final Tour' 2023 Recap: Highlights, Stats, & Top Shows". L4LM. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ Masley, Ed. "Dead and Company delivered the miracle we needed as their final tour hit Phoenix". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  11. ↑ Kalnitz, Max (2023-08-04). "Essay: My Summer Following Dead & Company's Farewell Tour". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  12. ↑ Levy, Matt (2023-06-30). "Dead and Company concert review: Notes from a NY Post staffer" . Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  13. ↑ "Concert Review: Dead & Company's "Final Tour" at Fenway -- Into Uncharted Territory on Saturday - The Arts Fuse". 2025-04-08. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  14. 1 2 Kaufman, Gil (2023-07-20). "Dead & Company Fading Away After Most Successful Tour in Spin-Off Band's History". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  15. 1 2 "The Final Tour (2023)". Touring Data. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
  16. ↑ mikeeves@wxhc.com (2023-06-22). "Mickey Hart on Dead & Company's The Final Tour: "It's not final anything"". X101 Always Classic. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  17. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (2 February 2024). "Dead & Company Reveal Dates for Dead Forever Summer Run at Las Vegas' Sphere". Billboard . Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  18. ↑ Sissler, James (2023-07-05). "Dead & Company Welcome Dave Matthews At Spectacular Folsom Field Finale [Videos]". L4LM. Retrieved 2025-04-08.
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