Live Dead '69, with Tom Constanten, Mark Karan & Slick Aguilar playing some UK dates in Feb 2018.
From their FB page 11 October at 18:06 ·
"LIVE DEAD ‘69 have announced shows for their triumphant UK return, following their debut in Jan. of this year. The All-Star, legacy ensemble, are set to expand their concept and repertoire for 2018. Their seven winter shows last February have assumed a certain mythology amongst UK Deadheads … the finale at London’s much regarded Under The Bridge concert venue was sold out and video of the performance has been widely circulated on the web. A recent U.S. performance was played on “The Grateful Dead Hour” syndicated radio show.
Comprised of:
Tom Constanten, original Grateful Dead pianist, inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and was essential to Grateful Dead’s first 2 experimental studio recordings “Anthem of The Sun” and “Aoxomoxoa.”
Mark Karan, lead guitarist with Bob Weir’s Rat Dog and The Other Ones, who is also a regular member in the rotating line-up of Phil Lesh & the Terrapin Family band.
Slick Aguilar played lead guitar with David Crosby Band 1982-1985. That tear he co-founded KBC, and played lead guitar in Paul Kantner’s Jefferson Starship for 2,000 shows over 30 years, longer than any other musician.
Richard Newman, acclaimed drummer, just recorded Robert Plant’s new single. He also tours with Paul Rodgers, as well as Deb Bonham - He played extensively in Jefferson Starship including for their only ever shows in Brazil, Sweden and Serbia. He was one of Paul Kantner’s all time favorite drummers.
Tony Morley, UK multi-instrumentalist - a long time member of Jefferson Starship, having appeared with them for throughout the world for 13 years - including Japan.
Live Dead ‘69 shall perform the first 2 live Grateful Dead albums (“Live Dead recorded in 1969, and “Skull & Roses” in 1971) in their entirety, with assorted other selections and truckload of improvisation. Their unique familiarity with Grateful Dead’s halcyon material implies an improvisational prowess that shall be on full display."
02/02/18 Under The Bridge, London
03/02/18 Under The Bridge, London
04/02/18 The Cheese & Grain, Frome
06/02/18 Robin 2, Bilston
07/02/18 Fibbers, York
08/02/18 Backstage At The Green, Kinross
09/02/18 The Sage, Gateshead
As it says, the UtB gig was pretty special. Already looking forward to seeing them again..
