Ryan's Gig Guide - February 2018

r gg Feb 2018 - p.19 WWW. R YA N S G I G G U I D E . C OM Live Dead ‘69 shall perform the first 2 live Grate- ful Dead albums (“Live Dead recorded in 1969, and “Skull & Roses” in 1971) in their entirety, with assorted other selections and truckload of im- provisation.Their unique familiarity with Grateful Dead’s halcyon material implies an improvisa- tional prowess that shall be on full display. RGG have a pair of tickets to give away for this gig. Just send an email to the address below with ‘LIVE DEAD’ in the subject title to be in with a chance of winning. media@rggmag.com From San Francisco LIVE DEAD ‘69 All-star band performs ‘Live Dead’ & ‘Skull & Roses’ – The first 2 live Grateful Dead albums in their en- tirety LIVE DEAD ‘69 have announced engagements 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 their 2018 tour. 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. And, a recent U.S. performance has played all this week on “The Grateful Dead Hour” syndicated radio show. Comprised of: Tom Constanten, original Grateful Dead pianist, who played all the keyboards on the original “Live Dead” recording, inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 and was essential to Grateful Dead’s first 2 ambitious/ experimental studio recordings “Anthem of The Sun” and “Aoxomoxoa.” Mark Karan, lead guitarist with BobWeir’s Rat Dog andThe Other Ones, Slick Aguilar who played lead guitar in Jefferson Starship & KBC for 26 years and with David Crosby Band before that; UK drummer Richard Newman who just recorded Robert Plant’s new sin- gle, recently toured with Paul Rodgers, also played in Jefferson Starship, Rory Gallagher, Deb Bonham and many others; and, UK multi-instrumentalistTony Mor- ley, also of Jefferson Starship – round out the line-up. All are fan favourites, especially in the UK. JAN 6 r gg 23 YEARS 1995-2018