Dead & Company: Sugaree LIVE from Noblesville, IN 9/15/21

[@TheAamott12]

Go Johnny go, I remember when he first started with Dead and Company and got all that flack. Nice to see the dead heads showing him love finally

[@deveryshepardson3640]

The chemistry between John and Jeff has really become great. Jeff is stellar considering he is now the longest tenured keyboardist that they have ever had and really is the glue keeping the band together and tight. John is a force now and I once thought this was an odd pairing of him as the guitar player but he is incredible. I always liked his prowess on the guitar but Jerry is a tough guy to follow and he has done admirably. Oteill is also an amazing musician and absolutely great on bass. The guys are still going strong.

[@MizzJFrost]

Their chemistry is absolutely spectacular 👌

[@Greg-go8ep]

I don't disagree, but for the rest of the gang....Father Time is undefeated. No knock on them, they are the best group of musicians ever assembled, but its been a long strange trip for them. For my money, JRAD is the preeminent live band to see right now. More energy and creativity.

[@mosesfallen2831]

Chimenti is the magic

[@ashleighgabbz]

I read this comment after I just was taking still screenshots of John and Jeff. I mean the chemistry is just unreal. What a beautiful thing it is that we can say we are still enjoying dead shows. ❤

[@artficiallyaware]

They are going stronger than ever.

[@chastityelizabeth]

We booked our tickets for The Las Vegas Sphere! 🎵 🎶

[@tny213]

Nice!! July 5th and 6th for me!

[@roddevere2975]

Have fun! I think I'm gonna get a ticket for one of the Vegas shows, too.

[@Tward2929]

Don’t sit at the top. There are some seats that are obstructed and the view is awful.

[@ryanbimmer]

May 18th! I need a spherical!

[@harrisonramsey8749]

Best show I’ve ever been to ^^

[@johnprshollowbodyspruce5702]

Mayer has really grown as a musician since this all began. Much less flashy playing now and much more feeling. 2022 its even more apparent as he's seemed to learn to blend 'holding back' at the right moments to finding the confidence to explore new areas live and also the confidence to let loose at the right moments. Less of the 'Stevie Ray Vaughn' style. Throws down some seriously cool and unique licks. Personally I'm a big fan of this lineup. Keep it up, John! You are killing it and we love you.

[@marios3202]

This is actually really good.. it's not just John trying to be Jerry and sing Sugaree.. it's John's interpretation of Sugaree, entirely. What a respectable version of this great song..

[@brucecaldwell6701]

Yes, he makes it his own while retaining the spirit, for lack of a better word, of Jerry and making it seem as if both of them are on stage, if you close your eyes. If he didn't add his own ingredients to playing this music & just tried to sound like Jerry all the time it would get boring after a while. Kind of like those people who try to sound like Stevie Ray Vaughn ALL the time.

[@alanlamb7062]

Saw Stevie Ray twice, you speak the truth, saw dead and co in Charlotte last year, I’m sure you know that John inducted Stevie into hall of fame fwiw, all that really matters is the music, I’m grateful for what dead and co have given us…

[@TylerKing-o5e]

Jerry would be proud of how the dead has evolved

[@seaangelable]

@marios3202 I agree, this is the first time I've ever even heard the song I'm Not A grateful Dead person. I think John really outdid himself I love this 🔥💯🤘

[@seaangelable]

@marios3202 DITTO 🔥💯🤘

[@Trifelivin]

They grew as a band ... What I heard in SF in July was lightyears beyond this version.

[@brennanpwoods]

John crushes it. Amazing tone and musicality. The AP tourb also pretty sweet!

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

This is who we all knew Mayer could become. So glad he’s in the Dead.

[@montyhaialeia1603]

What? This is John after a week of showers and a butt massage... Best version was when they were all strung out in CIti .

[@joaniepeters2565]

Also I think this is what John Mayer was truly made for.. this and the trio but 100 % truly this.

[@johnhass1525]

The music never stopped. . .

[@wolfgangdr.strobel8227]

Absolutely wunderbar !!! Dead & Company please come to europe !

[@rikard.h]

If only for 1 show, I would book a plane ticket across the continent. No doubt

[@wolfgangdr.strobel8227]

@@rikard.h We probably will meet us there !!! Greatings from Köln

[@timharper4246]

@@wolfgangdr.strobel8227 I have family all over Deutschland including Koln and along the Rhein and Mosel rivers. I would book a flight in a heartbeat if they decided to play Rockpalast, Beat Club or Rheinhalle again!

[@UmpireFred]

They have been playing in Hamburg many,many moons ago. Great concert. 😊

[@allanbriggs807]

One of the Dead's great songs - and this version is quite reasonable.

[@shariklein5883]

TY. Such a ringing endorsement.

[@ronaldmckee7542]

@@shariklein5883 probably nearly killed him to type a positive thing about Mayer or DeadCo. Lol

[@Datboi40099]

Reasonable LMFAOOOOO hes biting his lip writing that comment

[@bhabok20]

@@ronaldmckee7542 🤣🤣so true

[@UndersackitchFungalbollock]

Yes, it will reasonably suffice.

[@mattlacey9067]

I heard this on the 9th of June 2023 Chicago they killed it

[@jeremythompson928]

Was blessed to see this live ..what an unforgettable experience

[@joshmccubbins3709]

I was right there with you brother so blessed /the memory is so cool ,one in a million!!!! I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I WAS REALLY THERE ,O MAN ,O MAN ,O MAN I WAS SOOOOOOO LOVIN IT NO DOUBT !!!PEACE

[@dannyadamson5580]

I have seen all of the versions of the Dead and this is really good The chemistry is great The live sound still unmistakable and still kicks ass

[@MizzJFrost]

Whew. I can’t wait til this year at Noblesville 😍

[@bongodave13]

I'll be on the grass. I'll be wearing a tie dye. Look for me!

[@donavon8824]

@@bongodave13 I doubt they will be able to find you....Cause "They will be ON the GRASS...wearing a tye dye."... 🚬 🌈

[@jeffreypetro3803]

I'll definitely be there! (~);}

[@timharper4246]

@@donavon8824 yup, there will be about 15,000 people in tyedyes on grass! But I think that's the joke :)

[@Jukelikesgames]

I’ll be there🤟

[@rbehnke79]

I get to see this iconic band in noblesville in just 4 short days! I can’t wait!

[@ronin_returns]

Two part comment: John did the right thing, and didn't try to replicate Jerry, he added his own voice. Bruce Hornsby did the same when he sat in on keyboards, he was so distinctive. Oteill, you are a bass master, such an amazing player, and bring a smile and great voice to the mix every time. And without the keyboards from Jeff, this band wouldn't have the fullness of sound and texture, Brent and later Bruce were amazing, however Jeff is right there in the mix, and adds such support. Keep jamming lads, you are still loved.

[@ronin_returns]

Part two: We are witnessing the revival of The Dead, and I think most longtime listeners for decades know this. Now my pertinent question is: Do we have original songs to introduce? A new album of material? Let's not rest on our laurels, and Robert Hunter's great lyrics, let's craft new material for The Dead, and keep it from the heart! I have lyrics, and musical ideas and song sheets to start from, and could put together several songs in a week's time for the band. Time for The Grateful Unfolding, Next Generation... put me to the test.

[@ronin_returns]

While it seems outdated now, some bands lend themselves through their musical style to orchestral work. John Meyer is incredibly talented, and has classical training, and can easily adapt to that format. The next Terrapin Station is on the horizon, and at least for those who follow The Grateful Dead, we still have a sharp memory of that era. Drop in the likes of Alison Krauss on female vocals, and you are golden guys, when she pairs with John, or if she is busy, a similar vocalist. And if you Really want to set this train a'-coming, have Jack White sit in with John, and blow everyone's mind with his creativity. Jack knows old time music, and writes it, and makes the new songs sound like the old traditional ones, and if you get Jack and John creating together, just let that Deal Go Down, and you'll see the cards come up. A week or two in studio or on the road, at most, and you'd have the best creative compilation you could imagine, I know this for a fact. Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann do you guys just exist on a different plane of drumming entirely, or still remain inter-dimensionally somewhere in a 1970's time warp/lock with a version of Space/Drums that never stopped? It is like listening to a few thousand years of drumming from twenty different cultures and musical styles, and my prayers go out for the road crew that has to haul that kit around for you, and help get it set up. When I first heard The Grateful Dead, in 1990, at Greensboro Coliseum, I had no idea who you were, but lived a few blocks away. I assure you, simply by walking up the street, or going out my door, I could hear the entire show. So you hereby stand, guilty and Grateful as charged, for creating another Deadhead! How do you plea before this court of Loving Music?? Do you have any defense for this rampant positivity you have so insidiously spread? Bailiffs and bus drivers, take these musicians away to their next gig for twenty or more years.

[@EricLeCrennSanchez]

@@ronin_returnsThat’s a great idea

[@wildgrlie55]

thank u Johnny. knew you had it in you years ago…

[@npc7679]

Amazing song

[@jeffreypetro3803]

What a great second set... songs I always wanted to see live... St Stephen, Turn On Ur Love Light, the 11. Amazing! My friends & I loved the show!! ✌👽

[@KingCrimson-420]

how about that jungle rave and dark star those were bad ass

[@jeffreypetro3803]

@@KingCrimson-420 a great show & set list in my opinion. Always wonderful to see a Dark Star,... & Death Don't Have No Mercy too...

[@simonharris5061]

Man we had a ball. Whole show was spiritual af. Me, my girl and our bro drove up from Kentucky

[@KingCrimson-420]

@@simonharris5061 hell yeah it was magic

[@simonharris5061]

@@jeffreypetro3803 no mercy, in this land. Why Bobby....had me tore up. Faces stolen in Hoosierville.

[@VaTerrier5963]

I am sure this post will get some hate but a quick trick - change the speed setting to 1.25 and this is a stellar Sugaree

[@matthewalanprice]

What! Thats complete insanity! BUT damn you are right, it sounds amazing at 1.25!!!

[@TheeRocker]

@@matthewalanprice copy write avoidance.

[@TheeRocker]

@@matthewalanprice Hahahaha,,, and check out the audience around 9:50 boppin lol,, too funny. : D

[@johnr1294]

Too weird😎

[@whynot8082]

2.0 to stay awake😲

[@johnprshollowbodyspruce5702]

Small, intimate Ratdog shows were the best for watching Jeff play. I doubt I'll ever stand literally right in front of his leslie in a very small venue small enough I could actually hear the leslie itself not coming from the PA Celebrity Theater (saw them here 2 or 3 times), AZ GOOD TIMES. Love, love, love the dynamics between Jeff and John in this vid!

[@GamingPlus10]

I saw Ratdog at the Madison Theater in Covington, KY in early 2006. I was so close I could read Birkenstock on the side of Bobby's sandals. Jeff was immediately in front of me. I could have unplugged his rig had I felt so inclined. I still have the pictures I took on my old cheesy flip phone.

[@jimmalmo909]

Ditto

[@ClayAllred]

That custom Super Eagle style PRS is great! I prefer it way over the low output sound of the Silver Sky. It gets there without trying hard.

[@kevinborchers3522]

Humbuckers on that are insane

[@michaelmoreno1202]

john nailed it

[@joaniepeters2565]

I wonder if that bass player still uses that bass with the controls to pan his signal to all the different speakers.. I recently just found out about that, that’s crazy.. EDIT!: Oh shit!! Oteal!! This is absolutely perfect.

[@Jukelikesgames]

Going to see them tonight🙌🙌🙌

[@jeffreypetro3803]

Another great DeerCreek Dead show tonight!

[@serenoart]

Some super tasty guitars work by Weir in the verses

[@chrischandler4483]

God 🙏, just one thing I would ask you.... Oh, I'll try to stop! For my boys from Cincinnati !!

[@lancebranch2286]

Damn I got chills

[@Evrytnasap]

Same here

[@michaelregimbald2186]

I can rember John ripen the shit out of this song summer of 2019. At spac it was just in real. He’s one of the best besides Hendrix

[@philtaylor2387]

I love johns voice and playing. I wish they had him sing all jerrys songs. Bob is best w his own.

[@jeaninecochran3150]

JM just keeps getting better and better with age.

[@deadheadwannabe6874]

One of the first songs at my first shows

[@enorton335]

Second song at my first Dead show 6/22/85 Alpine Valley Wisconsin (I was 19). It is so much fun to see all the grey haired old folks like me dancing right next to a kid at his first show. See ya on tour!!

[@anthonytruman]

That was a great show

[@Justinsdada03]

Is nobody going to mention John's freakishly, alien lake, gigantic thumb?

[@juliadixon8465]

His girlfriend did

[@ccjones813]

Love 💜☮️🦄

[@brentdunn2863]

so good

[@deadheadwannabe6874]

I wanna be there

[@kelseykelly1145]

Great song

[@ericpondrom4925]

This is easily as good as a Jerry Sugaree. For those stubborn deadheads, please acknowledge this.

[@juliadixon8465]

Done

[@juliadixon8465]

Done

[@daynethomas9683]

Hate to say it but john has to play to where he saves bobs mistakes. But it’s been a long long road for him I’m thankful he is still out there.

[@JenniferGormally-hc3np]

And true love... I think ❤️

[@bugerkingbubbb1318]

When they come to take you down When they bring that wagon around When they come to call on you And drag your poor body down Just one thing I ask of you Just one thing for me Please forget you knew my name My darlin' Sugaree Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me You thought you was the cool fool And never could do no wrong Had everything sown up tight How come you lay awake all night long? Just one thing I ask of you Just one thing for me Please forget you knew my name My darlin' Sugaree Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me You know, in spite of all you gained You still had to stand out in the pouring rain One last voice is calling you And I guess it's time you go Just one thing I ask of you Just one thing for me Please forget you knew my name My darlin' Sugaree Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me Shake it up now Sugaree I'll meet you at the jubilee And if that jubilee don't come Baby I'll meet you on the run Just one thing I ask of you Just one thing for me Please forget you know my name My darlin' Sugaree Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me Shake it, shake it Sugaree Just don't tell them that you know me

[@nickkokenspargermusic8666]

Why do people feel the need to post the lyrics as a comment? Thats Clown stuff man

[@michaelnorred5263]

I was at this shit it took until 2021 for me to believe that John Boy gets it. Like he said he's not trying to be or replace Jerry, he's just trying to play it the way he feels it. Jerry even had said that he wanted it to continue after he was gone. And considering he was the best choice. Thank God it wasn't Trey

[@frankcourtney6065]

John's got "my axe" if ever decide to cheat on my girl ( horrid thought) Old citi park version was the best Mayer Sugaree but after having listened 2X , there's a new 1A

[@timwalker2778]

Jerry would approve 😪

[@donavon8824]

@tim walker..."objection,,,the witness is speculating...."

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

He would not.

[@harrisonramsey8749]

@@DIYTutorialGuyhe would check your hearing. Guy is an unreal talent lol.

[@mattlacey9067]

I think Jhon is a good fit luv how the blues flow threw him

[@scottprather5645]

Excellent

[@zachz2333]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ianmurawski8165]

Next time they do this live I’m in

[@gratefulthc4209]

That dark star inro tho 🍄👁👽💀

[@KingCrimson-420]

i was there and i loved every bit of that dark star it felt eerie af

[@rediculouspeople2310]

John mayor fills Jerrie’s roll perfectly

[@gwhetstone12]

That transition into Dark Star, my lord

[@laurahastings3140]

💙

[@gristamshackleford2102]

not sure how i feel about the piano, its almost too good

[@jules-demos]

The only person that could have replaced Garcia...

[@alexandergriggs9934]

The tempo just dropped.

[@jeffreypetro3803]

I wish someone would post the set lists like they used to... missed a couple songs on my song list talking/dancing with friends.

[@StoneCokeSober]

They post them on Instagram after the show

[@jeffreypetro3803]

@@StoneCokeSober Thank U

[@jeffreypetro3803]

@@cwburns32 Thanks... Actually I'm not on social media, no Instagram, no Twitter, no Facebook, etc... too much divisive agenda in play to wade through. A friend did txt me a set list, thankfully. Mainly I'm speaking to previous years 2015-2019, there were always folks posting playlist right here on comments. Maybe an undertaking I should move toward myself...✌👽 (~);}

[@ryanmoore2779]

It’s 2021 man

[@ryanmoore2779]

@@jeffreypetro3803 your loss🤡

[@maitrybajracharya5550]

2:49

[@razziechkn]

Just know this the dead are a blues band!

[@yuriydisman6829]

Only because Mayer is a blues guitarist which works for Bobby

[@blakewhittington4336]

72 they were

[@fuji4202]

Give her my number Johnny.

[@bhabok20]

☺️🥰🥰😍

[@JenniferGormally-hc3np]

The best part of life is loving someone asking them to forget you is ever lasting life....

[@antoinettepierce3330]

🌹✌🏻💋

[@HawksFloyd]

10:33 is the end of the beginning of 🙉

[@matthewrandolph5080]

does anybody know what guitar john is playing here i’ve tried to find it but no luck

[@hippogator]

PRS Super Eagle

[@brandonmarriott6456]

This is his PRS modified 594 “Honey” it’s a McCarty 594 but he added the middle pickup for those jerry tones!

[@Shichman]

Bob's glassy tone!

[@michaelregimbald2186]

I know one song that Dead n co never sing on there live shows it’s saint Steve

[@robertrickman3531]

Just imagine if BB King or SRV could have been a "guest" on one of these shows......(absolutely Nothing against John or Bob...), but.....

[@yuvalkarpovski5571]

is it a must when you play g.dead to be out of tune?

[@HawksFloyd]

😭

[@grecco4037]

7:12

[@aradieschen4880]

🚬

[@acsjr222]

Bob Weir is still okay in 2021.

[@sourkraut911]

Very nice but I like my guitarists with 9 fingers.

[@mikem668]

Anyone know why John is wearing headphones? Thanks.

[@DJWax27]

My guess would be it allows him to better listen to the house audio, therefore allowing him to really dial in to what he wants to play or not play. It can be overwhelmingly loud on those stages when it comes to listening for nuance. Hope that helps!

[@mikem668]

@@DJWax27 The nuance point is interesting. I wonder if he did it more in the early days. Or maybe for specific arenas. It doesn't seem consistent.

[@mikem668]

@pleopolis On protection... I wonder if it was a way of protecting his vocal chords. Maybe it was a way of telling if he was singing at the right volume. Having never been on stage with loud amplifiers, I don't really know what I'm talking about.

[@kyrikcordeiro8359]

He had some minor tinnitus (constant ringing in the ears) and wore them as protection from long term effects. I'm sure they help him hear the band's feed better too.

[@mikem668]

@@kyrikcordeiro8359 Thanks. That sounds right. He's wearing them like guys who move planes at an airport.

[@Kevin-dx7ut]

Bob's playing is like nails on a chalkboard

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

His mix is so low, you can barely hear it. I can hear everyone _but_ Bob, for the most part.

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

Thank you, I could not agree more!

[@jonasdamion1627]

@@OMGWTFLOLSMH when i was there live it penetrated right to my spine through my head its brutal

[@superorangeish]

Nap time

[@jerryslostfinger766]

Deercreek

[@ErikaF-e9n]

I heard he’s a great guitarist but a bit of a stickler in the rec studio

[@WillLlamas]

If he could just put on shades, add 50 lbs and grow a beard....just kidding.

[@markwidman2538]

😅

[@arronstanfield1212]

Sorry man

[@TheBrockstar]

Bob with the high pitch ping ruined this recording. Listen multiple at 5:45

[@charlesalexander1711]

Johnny Mayer>johnny depp!!! At guitar at least

[@nataliemoore8707]

I can not get with it. Sorry

[@deaconjr5473]

That harmonic Bobby keeps hitting is annoying as shit. Like find some other notes buddys.

[@JohnnyNada]

Harmonic with whammy bar haha

[@blakewhittington4336]

lots of older version have it too

[@namcat53]

Poor Bobby looks so alone; no connection and there is no bass to be heard...this is tragic and sad.

[@paulciancimino1582]

I couldn't agree more. Is everyone forgetting whose song this is? Not Mayer's. acknowledge Bobby!

[@namcat53]

@@paulciancimino1582 It's weird considering The Grateful Dead almost always listened and looked at each other when playing, as any good bad should. These guys are fractured and apathetic.

[@paulciancimino1582]

@@namcat53 JM has huge shoes to fill BUT, he is not the mellow blended member that Jerry was. His guitar is too bright and loud and he is acting like the solo star that he is. It's like when you can tell who of your friends is an only child (no offense intended to anyone). Bobby is doing the best that he can but it must be so uncool for him. Whatever.

[@namcat53]

@@paulciancimino1582 I can't even imagine how uncool it must be for Bobby. I think he should have had a lot more auditions.

[@paulciancimino1582]

@@namcat53 Just tone JM down. I guess we all just want Jerry back.

[@JohnDoe-ub8fq]

Jesus!! Bobby's ting, ting, ting. Play. A. Proper. Chord! He has some good fills, but ting, ting, ting. Ruins songs.

[@Norm139]

they do sound a little clunky but honestly I've come to love them. But I do understand

[@samiam7342]

thank you! i can't find one good thing I like about his guitar playing these days.....it just sounds awful - the tone, the riffs, the chords he does not fully strum........I just don't understand how nobody notices it or comments on how bad it is......

[@jacobcastle5925]

Bob always sucked bro, this is as good as it’s ever been. Try and enjoy it, this is one of the best sugarees ever

[@Luminous-iLLusions]

He used to be awesome, and he still has his moments, but I agree that it is a tingy clanky mess more often than not these days

[@augustwest5273]

That’s a harmonic ping and is purposely done and shows off just many of his phenomenal guitar masteries and actually works very well here. If you aren’t knowledgeable enough , then don’t knock it and learn. Bobby is one of the most underrated and misunderstood master Rythm slide driving whole full guitar player who created a very unique style that is incredible. So sit back and watch how they kill this song with call recall guitars and keys abound.

[@charlesglog8815]

Why are they taking politics that shits so annoying. I wanna hear stories about when the dead was in cinci in 84

[@charlesglog8815]

Great other one tho

[@tomblaze2]

More trip stories

[@j.r.1903]

that's becauce of bob weir: the weaker one

[@cactaceous]

His voice just does not suit the songs whatsoever. Reason why I have never even attempted to see them live. It’s so high, extended, whiny and feminine. The spectre of Mr. García looms too large because his songs were only meant for him to sing them. It’s his voice giving them voice. The guitar playing is just trying too hard to emote. To each their own but the Mayer Dead and Co thing is just not for me.

[@555rerun]

I like John Mayer and his music but I really don’t think he fits on stage with the Dead. His body movements, his style and voice just don’t fit the band. I don’t like his voice on my old classics. John has just been a marketing ploy to drag in younger fans to come to the shows and listen to the old music. Seems like the Dead are going to turn into one of those bands with no static members like a varsity band…what a shame.

[@zachz2333]

Funny cause there’s been just as many young people all along. The jamming and chemistry between the boys speaks for itself and they’re obviously having a ball.

[@555rerun]

@@zachz2333 sorry I should have specified, he’s bringing all the frat boys to the party now….the kids with the money, not like us back in the day

[@zachz2333]

@@555rerun ya how bout the 90s? Haha. At least still tons of real dead heads all ages. But I hear ya

[@benmehner4065]

Sad tribute band. I'm no Phish fan, but Trey would still make more sense as a Jerry stand in

[@zachz2333]

@@benmehner4065 lol

[@billphipps453]

too slow...

[@Kaspar-cf69]

Why are you killing such a beautiful song? Awful performance.

[@robertmurray8447]

Pathetic...no energy, no feeling

[@seaangelable]

U R SICK ! @robertmurray8447 This is Awesome Stuff, Especially if you were a Grateful Dead Fan Which I wasn't. From the 70's though. I LOVE the way John does it. And I've never even listened to him that much. You need to listen to this bro. It's on 🔥at 💯 & It Rocks 🤘