Notes from a NY Post staffer

We’re almost at the last stop ridin’ that train.

Dead and Company have just eight concerts left on their massive 2023 Farewell Tour with John Mayer before hanging it up for good.

And if you missed Bobby Weir, Mickey Hart and the boys at Citi Field on June 21-22, we’re here to fill you in with a full account of the show courtesy of the New York Post’s resident Deadhead, Ryan Murphy.

Murphy attended night two at Citi Field on June 22 and said the Mets stadium was “crazy packed.”

He had floor seats and a “great side view.”

At his show, there were no guest artists — besides Mayer of course — and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band played two sets which included covers of Traffic’s “De›ar Mr. Fantasy” and The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” along with Ryan’s favorite, the 1978 classic “Fire On The Mountain” from their “Shakedown Street” album wailed by bassist Oteil Burbridge.

He added that Weir’s best that evening was “Mama Tried” and Mayer peaked with “Alabama Getaway.”

“That’s just my opinion though,” he was quick to note.

Over the course of the nearly four-hour set (!), the band kept their banter to a minimum; according to Ryan “they kept it all about the music and their farewell.”

Murphy, 31, was also excited to see fans of all ages including “older people jamming out” and “people in the 25-35 age range.”

If you’re planning on attending one of the final gigs at Boulder, CO’s Folsom Field Stadium, George, WA’s Gorge Amphitheater or San Francisco, CA’s Oracle Park (where they got their start), Murphy has a few tips.

“Definitely arrive early,” he said.

“(There are) a lot of independent vendors in the lot. Parking is limited and you’ll want to give yourself at minimum 40ish minutes to get in if you have General Admission tix.”

Most importantly though, come ready to have a great time.

“Stadium shows are awesome, perfect night, more active than a baseball game,” Murphy shared.

Want to go to one of the final shows?

Here’s what you need to know about how to make that happen.

Dead and Company 2023 tour schedule

A complete calendar including all Dead and Company tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.

Dead and Company tour dates	Ticket prices start at
July 1 at the Folsom Field Stadium in Boulder, CO	$156
July 2 at the Folsom Field Stadium in Boulder, CO	$96
July 3 at the Folsom Field Stadium in Boulder, CO	$111
July 7-8 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA (two-day pass)	$563
July 7 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA	$239
July 8 at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA	$263
July 14 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA	$113
July 15 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA	$172
July 16 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, CA	$176

(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)

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John Mayer solo tour

Months after Dead and Company wrap things up for good, John Mayer will return to the road for another leg of his ongoing ‘Solo Tour.’

Along the way, he’ll stop into New York City’s Madison Square Garden for back-to-back nights on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4.

A few weeks later, he’s set to headline Long Island’s UBS Arena on Oct. 21.

If you need more info, click here to find Mayer’s complete tour calendar.

Other farewell tours in 2023

Dead and Company aren’t the only act calling it quits this year.

Here are just five more of our favorites taking their hits on the road one last time these next few months.

• Aerosmith

• Foreigner

• KISS

• Kenny Loggins

• Parliament Funkadelic

Curious who else is retiring from the road in 2023? Check out our list of all acts on their farewell tour here.