After cancelling their Red Rocks show that was scheduled for early June, Joe Russo didn’t think he would get to bring his Grateful Dead Project, JRAD to Colorado in 2021. Fortunately that changed recently and the band will take the stage at the 1stBank Center for the second time.
In stark contrast to the last time JRAD was supposed to play Red Rocks, the weather on Thursday as the show approached was a perfect late Summer Colorado day. The lots were hopping early, and the show was very obviously the go-to pre-party for the annual “Phish Dicks” Labor Day celebration across town at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. As Phishheads and Deadheads rubbed shoulders in the amphitheater, to say the energy and anticipation was high would be an understatement – the place was buzzing.
Not only does this quintet play tight and vicious versions of some of the most complex songs in the Grateful Dead’s repertoire, but they play them with a rawness & energy absent from the stage since the “Live” Dead era. More importantly, all of the jams are wild and incredibly adventurous.
On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound the guys welcome back Joe Russo and review Almost Dead’s big 2016, discuss their exciting Red Rocks announcement, and talk about the resurrection of Russo’s electrifying project with Marco Benevento, The Duo, and what may lay ahead for them. Joe Russo’s Almost Dead returns to Colorado this week for a run of three shows!
A packed house was ready to get their UMerica on and celebrate 4th of July weekend with jamband juggernauts Umphrey’s McGee and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead at America’s favorite outdoor concert venue. After a stellar Saturday night, expectations were high but there were nothing but smiles and good vibes on The Rocks and the sold-out crowd was treated to a dazzling display of masterful playing by both bands.
On this episode of Noise Behind The Sound, the guys are joined by Joel Cummins of Umphrey’s McGee. Joel and the guys discuss Umphrey’s history at Red Rocks, this year’s epic two night run with Dweezil Zappa and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and how the band keeps things fresh for their fans. Joel and Gary then get into some Chicago Cubs talk before Joel give his best Marc Brownstein imitation.
The Fillmore was packed on Saturday night. If it wasn’t sold-out, it was damn close. As showtime approached, the floor was full to the back and there were people lined up in bar lines a mile long everywhere you looked. There was a buzz in the air as the uninitiated waited anxiously to get a taste of the most energetic and innovative Grateful Dead cover band playing today – Joe Russo’s Almost Dead – and the veterans salivated over the early Christmas present they knew was on-tap for the evening.
The force is strong with this episode of Noise Behind The Sound as Eric and Gary celebrate the release of the new Star Wars movie then welcome drummer extraordinaire, and possible Jedi Knight, Sir Joe Russo. Joe talks about whether or not he actually taught Prince Charles to be a DnB machine, sets the record straight on the future of JRAD, reveals some of his 2016 plans, and a whole lot more.
Electron has landed in CO for a four night, electronic dance and Rock party in Ft Collins, Boulder, Frisco and Denver. Before the madness began, Listen Up Denver! had the pleasure of speaking with founder and bassist Marc Brownstein, of The Disco Biscuits fame, about how this project started, what it is that makes Electron so fun to see, and what his plans are for early in 2015.
Anticipation levels were high as Deadheads old and new poured into The Ogden Theatre on Saturday Night. In the past few months the buzz that has followed Joe Russo and his latest project, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead has been deafening. Since their inception in early 2013, the quintet has piqued the interest of fans wondering what this group would bring to a songbook that is beloved by so many. When the show sold-out shortly after the doors opened, it was obvious this would be a special night and what unfolded was nothing short of spectacular.