Dead & Company Playin' In The Sand Feb 15 - 18 2018 in Riviera Maya, Mexico - photos and review

Playing in the Sand 2018 featuring three Dead and Company shows was the trip of a lifetime for Deadheads all over the world; a destination event in the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The nightly concerts took place on February 15th, 17th and 18th at the Barceló Maya Beach resort, on the Caribbean Sea where the band played and the crowd danced in the white sands and turquoise waters.  A bonus concert on Friday February 16th included the serene and lively Michael Franti who danced through the crowd singing, hugging and talking with fans.

The Music never Stopped

After seeing Furthur for two night in a row (Sovereign Center Reading Pa & 1st Mariner Arena Baltimore Md) it was easy to see that the music never stopped. Deadheads ranging from their teens to their 60's were at both shows. Furthur has two founding members, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir leading the way. Along with Jay Chimenti, Joe Russo, John Kadlecik and back-up singers Sunshine Becker and Jeff Pehrson. Some of the songs played over the last couple of days included China Cat>Come Together, Wharf Rat, Franklins Tower, Revolution, Black Throated Wind, Money for Gasoline, Foolish Heart, Cosmic Charlie, Hard to Handle and Touch of Gray. I find this to be one of the better line-ups in recent years.










Photo's and words submitted by Don McGurrin

The Dead Photos - Back on Tour - Easter Sunday - Greensboro

The Grateful Dead's 4 remaining original members are back together on the road for a 2009 tour. Opening night in Greensboro, NC on Easter Sunday was an awesome beginning to what should be an epic tour. 44 years since they first began as a all night party band, The Dead did not disappoint opening their tour with a Music Never Stopped. The 4+ hour show kept most of the crowd on their dancin feet! See the full gallery of photos from The Dead's opening night of tour!