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: 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
Unlike the slower, more deliberate "tempos" of recent years, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead plays with a raw, athletic energy that feels like the Grateful Dead meeting a freight train. Here is why the community is buzzing: Almost Dead
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. : Fans love them for "dusting off" rare
⚡ : They don’t just "jam"; they peak. Hard. Expect soaring guitar solos from Tom Hamilton and Scott Metzger that push the music into orbit. While they exclusively play the music of the