Joe Russo’s Almost Dead wrapped-up a three-night run at Montclair, NJ’s Wellmont Theatre last night. During the ensemble’s first set, they busted out the rarely played Grateful Dead song “Alice D. Millionaire” for the first time since December 16, 2016.
The Dead played “Alice D. Millionaire”–which is taken from a newspaper headline about Owsley Stanley being arrested–a few times in 1966, before the song was shelved for decades. Phil Lesh & Friends revived the tune in 2002, and the bassist has occasionally played the number in different settings ever since.
JRAD’s fall tour continues at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium on October 22.
Here’s a look at last night’s show via Setlist.fm
Saturday, October 9, Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ
Set I:
Catfish John
Jack Straw
Black-Throated Wind
Alice D. Millionaire
Scarlet Begonias
Fire on the Mountain
Set II:
Row Jimmy
Let It Grow
Echoes
Terrapin Station
Looks Like Rain
Deal
E:
Brokedown Palace
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Javadave
October 12, 2021 at 10:50 amMuch of Jazz Music consists of playing standards, and most of Classical Music involves playing previously performed works. I’d guess musicians perform this repertoire because they enjoy playing the compositions, their audience enjoys hearing them, and it pays the bills. At least they are doing what they love and having fun, instead of working some thankless job and bitching on social media forums like jambands.com.
philosophically speaking
October 12, 2021 at 10:28 amis it really a bustout if they are a cover band?
And the resounding answer, of course not you moron.
And to answer the “why” question from above, it is simple. These guys are printing money getting high and playing Dead tunes. When I was a kid we did the same thing, but we had to do it in neighborhood basements for free.
David
October 11, 2021 at 1:43 pmWhat I am more interested in is the Let it Grow into Echoes.
Captain Obvious
October 11, 2021 at 1:27 pmPeople who have never listened to this band before will call them a “cover band”
MOLE
October 11, 2021 at 2:46 pmHey don’t get me wrong, Captain O, I have seen them 3 times previously and I love what they do. Always have. But they ARE a cover band. They play cover versions of songs by other people. Hence my original comment.
foo-jaw-ed
October 12, 2021 at 2:03 amLol they are a fucking cover band lmao.
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Mole
October 11, 2021 at 10:58 amNone of the people in this cover band were likely even born when Alice D. Millionaire was being bandied about by The Grateful Dead. So why is this even worthy of a news article? A cover band is a cover band. ‘Nuff said.
Foolish Heart
October 11, 2021 at 8:37 amThey’re getting to be like Elvis impersonators… yes, even the original member bands. “Hang it up and see what tomorrow brings”
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Rclere
October 10, 2021 at 8:45 pmWhy do musicians “choose “ to cover GD MUSIC all the time?? I get the original members continuing their legacy, but these other cats? The musicianship is great for sure. As a musician i just find this continued endeavor “dead boring”!!! Create you thing for oncre
me
October 10, 2021 at 9:09 pmWhy? Pretty obvious… people want it, band loves the music and makes decent dough playing it AND each and every member has created PLENTY of original material
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