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Published: 2023/07/19 by Hana Gustafson

Dead & Company Break Down Final Tour by Numbers, John Mayer Shares Comment on Band’s Future

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On Sunday, July 16, Dead & Company concluded their 2023 Final Tour with three sold-out concerts at Oracle Park in San Francisco, drawing a crowd of 120,000 fans. Their final tour was the most successful in the band’s eight-year history, bringing 840,000 attendees out during the cross-country trek. To mark their triumphant finale, the group shared their record-setting numbers. 

Since the band’s 2015 debut, Dead & Company has completed 10 tours and performed in front of more than 4 million fans. During the Final Tour, they ran through 112 songs, including “Drums” > “Space” and the newly formed “Dark Star on the Big River Jam.” Since the band’s inception, they have delivered 145 unique songs during their 235 show history. 

Beginning with Folsom Field in Boulder, Colo., the group shared that their three-night stand sold 130,000 tickets. Dead & Company currently holds the record number of performances at the venue, with 13 shows. The previous record for most shows played at Folsom by a single artist was three, held by both the Grateful Dead and The Rolling Stones. 

Pertaining to their Wrigley Field dates, Dead & Company is the all-time leader in the number of shows played at the famed ballpark, with 10 performances across five tours (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023), as well as the all-time leader in overall paid attendance with 360,000 tickets sold across these shows. Additionally, they reign on top for single-show paid attendance when they set the record in 2017 with more than 40,000 tickets sold.

The band also holds the record for number of performances at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., with 11 shows. In 2023 Dead & Company returned to Citi Field to perform for almost 74,000 fans during two sold-out concerts. The band also broke Boston’s (Fenway Park) all-time attendance record for the most tickets sold in a single night, previously held by Aerosmith.

In addition, Dead & Company also shared that its charitable initiatives since 2015 have raised more than $13 million to support nonprofits, environmental and social causes such as Parks Conservation Association, The Jerry Garcia Foundation, Heart And Armor Foundation, Gorilla Doctors, Seva.org , OXFAM, MusiCares, Surfrider Foundation, WhyHunger, iGiveTrees, Positive Legacy, Further Foundation, Conscious Alliance, Rainforest Action Network, Last Prisoner Project, HAPA, SPLC, and dozens of local and regional nonprofit groups.

Participation Row auctions, in partnership with nonpartisan and nonprofit voter registration organization HeadCount, surpassed $2,033,000 raised for charity during this year’s Final Tour. The count includes $355,000 from the Mickey Hart fine art auctions held in NYC and over the three nights at Oracle Park. 

Moreover, their positive impact has resulted in 25,000 fans registering to vote. On the topic of sustainability, Dead & Company continued their work with longtime partner REVERB to reduce the tour’s environmental footprint and encourage fans to take action, resulting in 1.6+ million dedicated to greenhouse gas reductions and climate justice projects, 51,000 tonnes of CO2e neutralized and more positive change. 

John Mayer summarized his time with the group, leaving room for the future, and noting:  “@deadandcompany is still a band – we just don’t know what the next show will be. I speak for us all when I say that I look forward to being shown the next shaft of light… I know we will all move towards it together.” Click here to read the guitarist’s full post via Instagram.

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Dead & Company's Epic History, by the Numbers

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Dead & Company just wrapped up the 2023 FINAL TOUR with three sold-out concerts at Oracle Park in San Francisco in front of 120,000 fans. This was the most successful tour in the band’s eight-year history, drawing over 840,000 fans and grossing nearly $115 million.  The band performed 112 unique songs during the Final Tour.

Since the band’s 2015 debut, Dead & Company has completed ten tours, performing to more than 4 million fans across 235 shows.

Over 130,000 tickets were sold across three nights at Folsom Field on the Final Tour, marking the first time Dead & Company played three shows at the University of Colorado’s football stadium.  The band holds the record number of performances at the venue, with 13 shows. The previous record for most shows played at Folsom by a single artist was three, held by both the Grateful Dead and the Rolling Stones.

Dead & Company is the all-time leader in the number of shows played at the famed ballpark, home to the Chicago Cubs, with 10 performances across five tours (2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023), as well as the all-time leader in overall paid attendance with 360,000 tickets sold across these shows.

Additionally, they are the all-time leader for single-show paid attendance when they set the record in 2017 with more than 40,000 tickets sold.

The band holds the record number of performances at the venue, home to the New York Mets, with 11 shows. In 2023 Dead & Company returned to Citi Field to perform for almost 74,000 fans during two sold-out concerts.

Dead & Company returned to Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, in 2023, performing for 75,000 fans across both nights.  The band broke Fenway's all-time attendance record for the most tickets sold in a single night, previously held by Aerosmith.

The home of the Giants baseball team hosted the final three tour dates of the band’s career, with an audience of over 118,000 across three nights, drawing thousands of visitors to the Bay Area.

According to Destinations International’s Event Impact Calculator, there was a tremendous local economic impact that these three shows are estimated to have brought directly to San Francisco:

Total Estimated Direct Spend: $21.0M Total Estimated Economic Impact: $30.9M

During the Final Tour, the band performed 112 unique songs, including “drums/space” and the newly formed “Dark Star on the Big River Jam.” Since the band’s inception, they have performed 145 unique songs during their 235 shows.   MERCHANDISE

Final Tour merchandise sales have set records at virtually every tour stop, sometimes outpacing food and beverage per head, as was the case at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Since 2015, there have been nearly 1,000 unique designs created and made available to fans.   BENEFIT CONCERT AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY   Dead & Company continued the Grateful Dead’s storied legacy at Cornell University and its famed Barton Hall when the band performed an intimate benefit concert for nearly 5,000 fans on May 8, 2023, the same date and venue as the Grateful Dead’s highly acclaimed performance at Cornell in 1977.

Proceeds from the show, $3.1 million, are being donated to the Recording Academy’s MusiCares organization, which provides a safety net of critical health and welfare services to the music industry, and the Cornell 2030 Project, in which researchers combine science, scholarship, and innovation to develop climate-change solutions. Each non-profit will receive nearly $1.5 million to advance their respective missions.

CHARITABLE INITIATIVES

Since 2015, $13+ million has been raised to support nonprofits and environmental and social causes, with $4 million donated through charity auctions and online raffles.   Beneficiaries include Headcount, Reverb, National Parks Conservation Association, The Jerry Garcia Foundation, Heart And Armor Foundation, Gorilla Doctors, Seva.org, OXFAM, MusiCares, Surfrider Foundation, WhyHunger, iGiveTrees, Positive Legacy, Further Foundation, Conscious Alliance, Rainforest Action Network, Last Prisoner Project, HAPA, SPLC, and dozens of local and regional nonprofit groups.   Participation Row auctions, in partnership with nonpartisan and nonprofit voter registration organization HeadCount, surpassed $2,033,000 raised for charity during this year’s “Final Tour.” The tally includes $355,000 from the Mickey Hart fine art auctions held in NYC and over the three nights at Oracle Park.   The staggering total, which is more than the total funds raised from all previous tours combined ($1.97 million), makes the 2023 auction series the most successful such campaign in Dead & Company’s eight-year history and brings the grand total raised to $4,000,984 across all of the band’s tours since 2015.     The total raised during the July 16th Final Tour finale alone was more than $730,100, including $275,000 for the "tour guitar,” signed by the band and played on stage by Bob Weir on Saturday night and on several other stops of the tour; $238,000 for the San Francisco/Oracle Park guitar, commemorating the final shows of the Final tour; and $159,000 for four pieces of art by Mickey Hart.   All of the funds raised are split between HeadCount (organizer of the auction), REVERB (the tour's greening partner and co-producer, with HeadCount of the Participation Row activism village), and the "Dead Family NonProfits," a group of roughly 20 causes and organization selected by the band.

SUSTAINABILITY

Dead & Company and Activist Artist Management continue their work with longtime sustainability partner REVERB to reduce the tour's environmental footprint and engage fans to take action for people and the planet. Since 2015, the following environmental impact has been achieved:

    $1.6+ million dedicated to greenhouse gas reductions and climate justice projects.     125,000 single-use plastic bottles were avoided during the tours.     100,000 environmental actions taken by fans during the tours.     51,000 tonnes of CO2e neutralized.     Climate Projects Supported include Akumal Ecological Center, Colorado Grassland Conservation, Community Solar, Detroit Solar Street Lights, Mississippi Delta, Music Decarbonization Project, One Drop: Safe Water Access, Oceana: Ocean Conservation, South Dakota Wind Power, Teak Forest Reforestation.

VOTER REGISTRATION

In addition to raising funds, 25,000+ fans have registered to vote or taken additional actions with HeadCount, including checking voter registration status, signing up for local election alerts, and contacting local legislators to stand up for voter rights.   PLAYING IN THE SAND

More than $1 million has been raised by fans who flocked to the Mexican Caribbean to see the band performing 12 concerts across four Dead & Company all-inclusive concert vacation experiences. The funds were used to support local and national humanitarian, environmental, and social justice efforts, both in Mexico and in the U.S. In addition to three magical nights of Dead & Company shows on an intimate beach each year, Playing in the Sand offered a single-use plastic-free concert area, and all waste discarded throughout the resort was sorted during the event and diverted from landfill. These efforts have resulted in more responsible and sustainable event production while directly contributing to the fight against climate change. With 5,353 tons of CO2e neutralized.

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The Grateful Dead's offshoot band, Dead and Company, concluded its final tour in California on Sunday. For fans and vendors who have been following the bands for decades, it's the end of an era.

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Guess they wanted to drive home a point, one made abundantly clear by the (slightly altered) lyrics in this cherished cover of the Crickets’ 1957 classic:

“You know our love will not fade away.”

And it goes both ways, for sure. Dead & Company used the last weekend of its final tour to show fans how much they’ve meant to the group during its 8-year run — as well as to thank them for the prior 50 years of support for its parent band, the Palo Alto-born Grateful Dead. For their part, the fans showered their musical heroes with love from the first note of Night 1 to the closing bell on Sunday.

Truly, this is a relationship that is built to last.

The group gave a little extra to fans with this closing show, moving the advertised start time back by an hour (from 7 to 6 p.m.) so that they could let even more songs fill the air. The result was a nearly four-hour performance that had the third consecutive sold-out crowd of the weekend grooving and smiling throughout the night.

The band charged out of the gate, opening the show with a high-adrenaline version of “Bertha” and then upping the ante even higher with the Dead’s well-known cover of the Young Rascals hit “Good Lovin'” before the crowd of 40,000 fans.

Yet, just when it seemed like the band might keep the pedal to the metal for the majority of the first set, the musicians — vocalists-guitarists Bob Weir and John Mayer, drummers Mickey Hart and Jay Lane, bassist Oteil Burbridge and keyboardist Jeff Chimenti — slowed things down with a double shot of “Loser” and “Althea.”

The mood changed with the up-tempo “Samson and Delilah,” which was notably one of the relatively few “Bobby songs” (songs that traditionally featured lead vocals from Weir, rather than Jerry Garcia) performed over the weekend.

The highlight of Set 1 was the cover of Traffic’s soaring “Dear Mr. Fantasy,” with Mayer doing an outstanding job interpreting Steve Winwood’s career-highlight guitar solo. The group ended up taking the song into the stratosphere and then back down to earth for a joyous snippet of the Beatles’ “Hey Jude” — the extremely satisfying “Na-na-na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na, hey, Jude” part — before settling into a set-closing “Bird Song.”

Following a short break, Dead & Company opened what would turn out to be a two-hour second set with “Help on the Way.” Having kept the jamming somewhat in check during the first half of the night, the group really opened up as it delved deep into “Franklin’s Tower,” “Estimated Prophet” and “Eyes of the World.”

The trio of tunes definitely set the mood for “Drums” and “Space,” the exploratory percussion-and-noodling segment that has been utilized by generations of Deadheads as the right time to make a run to the bathroom. I’ve always felt that if you took a poll that half of the fans would say that they don’t actually enjoy “Drums”/”Space” — and that the other half would be lying.

Yet, this “Space” trip resulted in one of the big treats of the weekend, as a massive drone show lit up the sky above Oracle Park and wowed the crowd by creating some amazingly precise images (most notably, the Grateful Dead’s signature “steal your face” skull).

Dead & Company finished up the second set with a nicely meditative “Days Between” that led into a pair of high-octane numbers — “Cumberland Blues” and “Sugar Magnolia” — and then returned for an encore that included all-time favorites “Truckin'” and “Brokedown Palace.”

Then it was time — one last time — for “Not Fade Away.”

“A love for real not fade away.”

And that lyric will continue to describe the relationship between these fans and this music long after the memory of Dead & Company’s final tour begins to fade away.

Setlist (July 16)

1. “Bertha”

2. “Good Lovin'”

3. “Loser”

4. “High Time”

5. “Samson and Delilah”

6. “Althea”

7. “Dear Mr. Fantasy” (with “Hey Jude” snippet)

8. “Bird Song”

9. “Help on the Way”

10. “Slipknot!”

11. “Franklin’s Tower”

12. “Estimated Prophet”

13. “Eyes of the World”

14. “Drums”

15. “Space”

16. “Days Between”

17. “Cumberland Blues”

18. “Sugar Magnolia”

19. “Truckin'”

20. “Brokedown Palace”

21. “Not Fade Away”

Fans of Dead & Company sit along the shores of McCovey Cove as they listen to “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company’s, from left to right, John Mayer, Jay Lane, Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Oteil Burbridge perform during “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company fan Skye Flowers, of Arcata, Calif., poses outside of Oracle Park before the band’s final performance on their farewell tour in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. “The Dead just felt like church,” Flowers said. “I’ve never been so obsessed with a band.” (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company’s, from left to right, John Mayer, Jay Lane, Bob Weir, and Mickey Hart perform during “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

A drone show lights up the sky over McCovey Cove at Oracle Park before Dead & Company’s final performance on their farewell tour in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

A fan raises his foam hand before the start of the Dead & Company concert for “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company perform during “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company fans Jackson Campbell and Reagan Westfall, of Oregon, pose at Oracle Park before the band’s final performance on their farewell tour in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. “The band talks about all aspects of life and different perspectives and it’s beautiful,” Westfall said. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company’s Bob Weir performs during “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Audience members raise their hands as they listen to Dead & Company perform during “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Audience members dance during the Dead & Company concert for “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company performs their last show together at Oracle Park on their farewell tour in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company fan Michelle “Giggles” Smith poses outside of Oracle Park before the band’s final performance on their farewell tour in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

A fan holds their homemade sign before the start of the Dead & Company concert for “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company’s Oteil Burbridge performs during “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Fans of Dead & Company wait along the shores of McCovey Cove before the start of “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” concert at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company fan who preferred not to give his name, poses at Oracle Park during the band’s final performance on their farewell tour in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company fans Hayley Taylor and Jerry Jaspar, of Santa Cruz, sell merch outside of Oracle Park before the band’s final performance on their farewell tour in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

Audience members fill Oracle Park for the Dead & Company concert for “The Final Tour Dead & Co. Summer 2023” in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

Dead & Company fans Asha, left, and her mom Strawberry, who wanted to go by their first names only, pose outside of Oracle Park with their dogs Luna Stargazer and Ziggy Stardust, from left, before the band’s final performance on their farewell tour in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 16, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

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Dead & Company Give Electrifying Final Performance In Philadelphia

The band transformed Citizens Bank Park into a Deadhead haven

On a balmy summer night in Philadelphia, music lovers converged upon Citizens Bank Park to witness the iconic collaboration of Dead & Company. The supergroup, comprising original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, along with John Mayer on guitar and vocals, Jeff Chimenti on keyboards, Jay Lane on drums and Oteil Burbridge on bass, took the stage and embarked on a mesmerizing journey through the beloved catalog of the Grateful Dead. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as fans eagerly awaited a night of transcendent jams and improvisation. As the night unfolded, Dead and Company demonstrated their timeless ability to unite generations and create an unforgettable experience.

From the moment the band launched into their opening number “Man Smart, Woman Smarter,” a King Radio Cover, the crowd erupted with jubilation. Dead & Company’s synergy was immediately apparent as they then effortlessly weaved through the intricate layers of “Shakedown Street.” The seamless transition into “Cold Rain and Snow” an Obray Ramsey cover, further fueled the energy, evoking nostalgia while allowing the musicians to showcase their individual prowess. John Mayer’s guitar virtuosity was on full display, seamlessly blending with the rest of the band.

Throughout the night, Dead & Company treated the audience to a mix of classic Grateful Dead hits and lesser-known gems. The crowd sang along in unison to anthems like “Fire on the Mountain” and “Eyes of The World,” while rare treasures like “Dark Star” and “Cumberland Blues” sent waves of elation through the venue. Deadheads young and old reveled in the communal spirit that permeated the park, dancing and grooving to the band’s transcendent improvisations.

The visual spectacle accompanying Dead & Company’s performance was nothing short of awe-inspiring. The stage design, adorned with psychedelic imagery and vibrant lighting, perfectly complemented the band’s sonic tapestry. As the sun set and the night sky engulfed the ballpark, an enchanting aura settled over the audience, accentuating the band’s ethereal soundscapes.

Despite their decades-long tenure, the band members exhibited an infectious enthusiasm that reverberated through the venue. Bob Weir’s age-defying energy was particularly noteworthy, as he bounced across the stage, engaging with the crowd, and infusing every note with passion. John Mayer’s integration into The Grateful Dead family was seamless, as he effortlessly captured the essence of Jerry Garcia’s guitar playing while injecting his own unique style.

The camaraderie between band members was evident, as they exchanged smiles and musical cues, truly embracing the improvisational nature of the music. The audience was captivated by their synergy, cheering each intricate jam and eagerly awaiting the next surprise the band had in store.

The crowd’s unyielding devotion to The Grateful Dead was palpable throughout the evening. Dead & Company’s music functioned as a unifying force, connecting individuals from diverse backgrounds in a shared celebration of life and music. The sense of community was truly remarkable, as strangers danced together, sang in unison, and embraced the timeless spirit of The Grateful Dead.

Dead & Company’s final show in Philadelphia was an extraordinary experience that exceeded all expectations. The band’s seamless blend of rock, folk, and improvisation transcended time, uniting generations of music lovers in a joyous celebration. From the electrifying performances to the vibrant production and the indomitable spirit of the audience, the concert was a testament to the enduring legacy of The Grateful Dead. Dead & Company’s ability to channel the magic of the past while forging their own musical path solidifies their place as torchbearers of a cherished tradition.

Dead & Company’s final tour rolls on through July, wrapping up with back-t0-back performances at Oracle Park in San Francisco.

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Dead & Company Playing In The Sand Event Rakes In $18.7M, Tops Billboard ‘Hot Tours’ Chart

The 2020 edition of the Mexican Dead & Company  destination event, Playing In The Sand , has topped  Billboard ‘s March 7th-dated Hot Tours chart, which ranks concert engagements by their gross earnings. The  Grateful Dead  spinoff act—which features Dead veterans Bob Weir , Bill Kreutzmann , and Mickey Hart alongside John Mayer , Oteil Burbridge , and Jeff Chimenti —raked in nearly $18.7M from the January trip south of the border, according to statistics culled from the Billboard Boxscore .

Dead & Company’s Playing In The Sand, which took place from January 16th–19th, has grossed increasingly larger sums each year since its inception ($15.1M in 2018, $17.3M in 2019). The four-night event beat out tours and residencies by the Eagles ,  Aerosmith ,  Blake Shelton ,  Aventura , Marc Anthony ,  The Lumineers ,  Post Malone ,  Tedeschi Trucks Band , and  tobyMac for the top spot on the new list.

Related: Mickey Hart Talks Dead & Company 2020 Summer Tour, Potential Future Projects In New Interview

Although Playing In The Sand offers all-inclusive packages for thousands of dollars each—making it difficult to compare to the band’s “regular” shows in terms of gross earnings and ticket sales numbers—the Dead & Company event also ranks as the third-highest grossing Mexican engagement in the history of the Billboard Boxscore . Only  U2 ‘s  Estadio Azteca event in 2011 and  Luis Miguel ‘s 30-show residency at  Auditorio Nacional  in 2006 have earned more money in Mexico. The total numbers from the three editions of Playing In The Sand, the band’s only shows in Mexico, have also made them the ninth-highest grossing band in Mexico’s Boxscore history.

You can check out the full numbers from the March 7th, 2020  Hot Tours chart below:

Billboard – HOT TOURS – MARCH 7, 2020

Ranked by Gross, Compiled from Boxscores reported Feb. 25 – March 2

ACT Total Gross Show Date Range Venue, City (Shows/Sellouts) Total Attendance (Capacity)

RANK 1 Dead & Company $18,691,827 Jan. 16 – 19 Barcelo Maya Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico (4/4) 6,127 (6,127)

2 Eagles $8,871,615 Feb. 7 – 11 State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Ga. (3/3) 39,375 (39,375)

3 Aerosmith $7,953,838 Jan. 29 – Feb. 15 Park Theater, Las Vegas (0/8) 37,094 (37,597)

4 Blake Shelton $7,750,287 Jan. 25 – Feb. 27 Choctaw Grand Theater, Durant, Okla. (1/1) Moda Center, Portland, Ore. (1/1) Tacoma Dome, Tacoma, Wash. (1/1) Spokane Arena, Spokane, Wash. (1/1) Mechanics Bank Arena, Bakersfield, Claif. (1/1) Save Mart Center, Fresno, Calif. (1/1) Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, Calif. (1/1) Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah (1/1) 88,944 (88,944)

5 Aventura $7,131,966 Feb. 5 – 8 The Forum, Inglewood, Calif. (4/4) 52,162 (52,162)

6 Marc Anthony $6,914,827 Jan. 25 – March 1 Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena, Atlantic City, N.J. (1/1) Madison Square Garden, New York (1/1) Prudential Center, Newark, N.J. (1/1) Spectrum Center, Charlotte, N.C. (1/1) Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. (1/1) H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, Cedar Park, Texas (0/1) 60,182 (60,569)

7 The Lumineers $2,613,312 Feb. 25 – 29 PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pa. (1/1) KeyBank Center, Buffalo, N.Y. (1/1) Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C. (1/1) Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Conn. (1/1) 44,315 (44,315)

8 Post Malone $1,692,240 Feb. 16 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec (1/1) 15,523 (15,523)

9 Tedeschi Trucks Band $683,592 Feb. 14 – 22 Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (4/4) 6,876 (6,876)

10 tobyMac $555,333 Feb. 21 – 23 Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colo. (0/2) Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah (0/1) 16,459 (18,115)

Dead & Company will deliver a headlining performance at  New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2nd before heading out on their 2020 summer tour in July. For a full list of upcoming Dead & Company concerts, head here .

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St Petersburg & Moscow in Style - Winter

• Explore the majestic St Petersburg & Moscow on private city tours
• Admire the rich Russian history, art and architecture
• Travel to Moscow on a highspeed train
• Enjoy the local cuisine in stylish restaurants

Lower Volga Voyage

• Visit magnificent Red Square and Kremlin and examine the collection at theKremlin’s State Armory.
• Experience Russia’s diverse musical traditions at lively folk music performances
• Explore Volgograd, the site of the decisive battle of World War II’s eastern front

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White Russian - 7 days

• Discover Moscow's UNESCO-listed Red Square, home to spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral, Lenin's Mausoleum and the historic GUM Department store
• Explore the grounds of Moscow's mighty Kremlin, with its numerous governmentbuildings, gold-domed cathedrals and the giant tsar bell
• Celebrate New Year's Eve in Moscow!
• Take in the highlights of St Petersburg including a guided tour of the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Cathedral
• Take a guided tour of the remarkable Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace

Vodka Shot - 6 days

• Explore the beautiful city of St Petersburg, including the exquisite Church on Spilled Blood, Peter & Paul Fortress and Nevsky Prospekt
• Marvel at the dazzling array of art and exhibits in the world-famous Hermitage Museum, at the Winter Palace in St Petersburg
• Discover a lavish residence of the tsars on a day trip to Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo (winter: mid-October to April) or Peterhof Palace and gardens (summer: May to mid-October)
• Take in the highlights of the capital on a walking tour, visiting Moscow's famous Red Square, home to the historic GUM Department Store, Lenin’s Mausoleum and spectacular St Basil’s Cathedral
• Take a guided tour of the Moscow Kremlin, Russia’s political power house. Stroll around the grounds of this fortified complex, visit the Kremlin's cathedrals and see the mighty Tsar Bell

Route of the Romanovs - 10 days

• Learn about the last days of the Romanovs in Yekaterinburg, visiting the sites where Tsar Nicolas II and his family were assassinated and buried
• Straddle two continents at the famous obelisk Europe/Asia border marker in Yekaterinburg
• Experience the Trans-Siberian railway on an overnight train journey from Moscow to Yekaterinburg

New Year's in Moscow - 9 days

• Visit Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo on Christmas Day and marvel at the incredible Amber Room
• Spend a night in Novgorod, an ancient city by the Volkhov River - explore the kremlin, cathedral and other sights and enjoy a traditional Russian banya (sauna)

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• Visit historic Novgorod, an ancient city which straddles the Volkhov River. Explore the attractive riverside kremlin and experience a traditional Russian banya (sauna)

The Snowball - 6 days

• Visit Catherine Palace at Tsarkoe Selo and marvel at the incredible Amber Room

Mood for Moscow - 4 days

• Head underground to visit a Stalinist-era Soviet Bunker on an optional excursion
• Stroll to the vibrant Izmailovo Market, which lies behind the walls of an ancient Kremlin, and shop for an array of souvenirs

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