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🎹 : With Marco Benevento on keys, the band explores jazzy, experimental territory that keeps even the most seasoned "Heads" on their toes.

Joe Russo's Almost Dead isn't your typical tribute band. While they exclusively play the music of the , they are known for a high-energy, "primal" approach that leans into jazz-fusion, complex improvisation, and relentless tempo. Almost Dead

If you missed out on the Sphere residency or just need a fresh take on the catalog, it’s time to talk about . 🎹 : With Marco Benevento on keys, the

: Led by drummer Joe Russo , the band features guitarists Scott Metzger and Tom Hamilton, keyboardist Marco Benevento, and bassist Dave Dreiwitz. If you missed out on the Sphere residency

: They often take classic Dead tunes and play them at a faster, more intense pace than the original band or other contemporary spinoffs like Dead & Company.

: Fans love them for "dusting off" rare songs from the Dead’s early years that have long been absent from other setlists, as well as occasional covers of artists like Pink Floyd or Warren Zevon. Draft Post: Why You Shouldn't Miss JRAD