Dead & Company

Gear up, music lovers, because Shakedown Vegas is returning on Thursday, March 20th, aligning beautifully with the first day of Spring and the International Day of Happiness! As always, this spirited festival remains completely FREE to attend and participate, promising an electrifying lineup, captivating vendors, and good vibes all around!

Kick off the festivities on opening day with a special Drum Circle at 11 AM, celebrating new beginnings under the warm Las Vegas sun.

Shakedown Vegas proudly announces the return of its celebrated free concert and vending series at Tuscany Suites & Casino, promising an even bigger and better experience than last year. Building on the success of the 2024 residency, Shakedown Vegas 2025 will feature a slightly larger outdoor footprint, more diverse vendor offerings, and a robust lineup of more than 40 local and out-of-state bands filling 80 distinct performance slots over the course of the residency.

Dead & Company will launch a highly anticipated 18-show residency at Sphere next month, commemorating the band’s 10-year anniversary and paying homage to the Grateful Dead’s legendary 60-year journey. The run begins on March 20 and concludes on May 17, offering fans an immersive experience that promises to redefine live music celebrations.

Following their highly successful 30‑sh⁠ow "Dead Forever – Live At Sphere" residency earlier this year, Dead & Company are set to return to Sphere this spring for an 18‑show residency celebrating the band's 10‑year anniversary. Fans can look forward to another incredible series of performances, featuring updated visuals that, with the unparalleled immersive experience of Sphere, will offer a unique experience representing the latest chapter in Dead & Company's musical and experiential journey.

On this day, Oteil Burbridge steps into the realm of sixty years—a journey not measured in time alone, but in the rhythm of a bassline that has reverberated through the souls of many. Born to bring forth a sound that transcends the ordinary, Oteil has woven a spell with his fingers across the strings, his story beginning in the colorful landscape of Colonel Bruce Hampton & the Aquarium Rescue Unit.

In the shadowed recesses of a desert oasis, where the neon lights of Las Vegas flicker like distant stars, Dead and Company brought their grand odyssey to a close on the evening of August 10th, 2024. It was a night that whispered of echoes, of journeys past and present, and of a legacy that refuses to be silenced.

Renowned Grateful Dead drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mickey Hart, in collaboration with Terrapin Station Entertainment, is thrilled to announce a special art exhibit and digital auction. The event celebrates their involvement in the Dead & Co. Dead Forever Experience and honors Jerry Garcia’s birthday on August 1st.

Determined to end on the highest note possible, organizers are pulling out all the stops for the last two weekends. New Exhibits, Flash Mob Performances, and bands from as far away as Seattle and Florida are scheduled to perform.

For the final two weekends bands from Seattle, Tuscan, Los Angeles and Florida will make the journey to join in on the fun. Back by popular demand two California bands Token Rhyme and Shakedown String Band are returning for another go around. Complete daytime and late night music schedules are listed below.

Music Factory Records recording artist Ari Joshua is set to bring his vibrant and eclectic sound to the heart of Shakedown Street at the Tuscany Casino's Copa Room. As part of the Dead & Co after-party festivities during their Spheres 2024 residencies, the Ari Joshua Band will be performing on July 5th and 6th from 11 PM to 3 AM both nights.

After last week's hugely successful Shakedown event, daytime music in the Piazza Lounge has been extended thru July!! Before or after strolling through Shakedown attendees are encouraged to relax in the air-conditioned Piazza Lounge and enjoy tunes from some of Vegas' best Jam Bands, starting at noon every show day! & Then come back after the concert for our Shakedown After Dark Series. (Free Concert Parking at The Tuscany!)

For the full line up of daily and nightly events check out our website at www.shakedownvegas.com

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