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Dark Star Orchestra on Tour

More than just a tribute band, the seven members of the Dark Star Orchestra are dedicated to the Grateful Dead live experience, best known for playing full setlists picked from their 2,000+ concerts. The Grateful Dead's live show is legendary, a catalog of improvisation traded and celebrated across decades. The Dark Star Orchestra re-creates the Dead's intra-band interplay and pastoral guitar soloing. Remarkably devoted and true to the source material, DSO tailors their arrangements, gear and tempos to the era of the evening. Some nights find the DSO creating original setlists, playing sets from the Jerry Garcia Band or even jamming with members of the Dead themselves.

Dark Star Orchestra in Concert

Formed in Chicago in 1997, Dark Star Orchestra provides generations of fans with the chance to experience entire Grateful Dead sets, song by song. Named after "Dark Star," a part of the Dead's set known for exploratory jams, DSO rose to national prominence in 1998 when Mike Gordon and John Fishman of Phish joined them for a performance of the Dead's 1983 Halloween show. DSO promptly became a touring sensation: At 2,800 shows and counting, DSO have played more shows than the Grateful Dead themselves. They ultimately enlisted keyboardist Rob Barraco of Phil Lesh and Friends, the Other Ones and the 2003 touring version of the Dead. The DSO have played Bonnaroo and Milwaukee's SummerFest, and they've been hosting their own annual fests for years - the Dark Star Jubilee in Ohio and the Jam in the Sand in Jamaica. Perhaps the most important honor for DSO, though, is enlisting actual members of the Grateful Dead, having performed on stage accompanied by Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Donna Jean Godchaux, Vince Welnick and Tom Constanten. A 2018 show even found guitarist Jeff Mattson playing Jerry Garcia's custom-made guitar, "Wolf," which the Dead founder used for two decades.

Setlists

  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.Ramble On Rose (Grateful Dead cover)
    2. 2.Black-Throated Wind (Bob Weir cover)
    3. 3.Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo (Grateful Dead cover)
    4. 4.Beat It on Down the Line (Jesse Fuller cover)
    5. 5.Row Jimmy (Grateful Dead cover)
    6. 6.Jack Straw (Grateful Dead cover)
    7. 7.Let It Rock (Chuck Berry cover)
    8. 8.Cumberland Blues (Grateful Dead cover)
    9. 9.El Paso (Marty Robbins cover)
    10. 10.To Lay Me Down (Jerry Garcia cover)
    11. 11.Weather Report Suite (Grateful Dead cover)
    12. 12.China Doll (Grateful Dead cover)
  2. Set 2:

    1. 13.Ship of Fools (Grateful Dead cover)
    2. 14.Big River (Johnny Cash cover)
    3. 15.Black Peter (Grateful Dead cover)
    4. 16.Around and Around (Chuck Berry cover)
    5. 17.Dark Star Jam (Grateful Dead cover)
    6. 18.Spanish Jam (Grateful Dead cover)
    7. 19.U.S. Blues (Grateful Dead cover)
    8. 20.Uncle John's Band (Grateful Dead cover)
    9. 21.One More Saturday Night (Bob Weir cover)
  3. Encore

    1. 22.Casey Jones (Grateful Dead cover)
  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.Sugaree (Jerry Garcia cover)
    2. 2.Run for the Roses (Jerry Garcia cover)
    3. 3.Box of Rain (Grateful Dead cover)
    4. 4.Next Time You See Me (Junior Parker cover)
    5. 5.Mission in the Rain (Jerry Garcia cover)
    6. 6.I'll Be With Thee ([traditional] cover)
    7. 7.That's What Love Will Make You Do (Little Milton cover)
    8. 8.From the Heart of Me (Grateful Dead cover)
    9. 9.Midnight Moonlight (Old & In the Way cover)
    10. 10.Like a Road Leading Home (Albert King cover)
    11. 11.Deal (Jerry Garcia cover)
  2. Set 2:

    1. 12.The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff cover)
    2. 13.The Strange Man (Dorothy Love Coates cover)
    3. 14.They Love Each Other (Jerry Garcia cover)
    4. 15.Easy Wind (Grateful Dead cover)
    5. 16.Lonesome and a Long Way From Home (Delaney & Bonnie cover)
    6. 17.Drums > (Grateful Dead cover)
    7. 18.Space > (Grateful Dead cover)
    8. 19.The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (Traffic cover)
    9. 20.Love the One You're With (Stephen Stills cover)
    10. 21.Tangled Up in Blue (Bob Dylan cover)
  3. Encore

    1. 22.Ripple (Grateful Dead cover)
  1. Set 1:

    1. 1.Alabama Getaway > (Grateful Dead cover)
    2. 2.Promised Land (Chuck Berry cover)
    3. 3.They Love Each Other > (Jerry Garcia cover)
    4. 4.El Paso (Marty Robbins cover)
    5. 5.Tennessee Jed (Grateful Dead cover)
    6. 6.Cassidy (Bob Weir cover)
    7. 7.Althea > (Grateful Dead cover)
    8. 8.Looks Like Rain (Bob Weir cover)
    9. 9.Far From Me (Grateful Dead cover)
    10. 10.The Music Never Stopped (Grateful Dead cover)
  2. Set 2:

    1. 11.China Cat Sunflower > (Grateful Dead cover)
    2. 12.I Know You Rider > ([traditional] cover)
    3. 13.C.C. Rider (Elvis Presley cover)
    4. 14.Peggy-O ([traditional] cover)
    5. 15.Lost Sailor > (Grateful Dead cover)
    6. 16.Saint of Circumstance > (Grateful Dead cover)
    7. 17.Drums > (Grateful Dead cover)
    8. 18.Space > (Grateful Dead cover)
    9. 19.Wharf Rat > (Grateful Dead cover)
    10. 20.I Need a Miracle > (Grateful Dead cover)
    11. 21.Bertha > (Grateful Dead cover)
    12. 22.Good Lovin' (The Olympics cover)
  3. Encore

    1. 23.U.S. Blues (Grateful Dead cover)
    2. 24.Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Sly & the Family Stone cover)
    1. 1.Day Tripper (The Beatles cover)
    2. 2.West L.A. Fadeaway (Grateful Dead cover)
    3. 3.Beat It on Down the Line (Jesse Fuller cover)
    4. 4.Loose Lucy (Grateful Dead cover)
    5. 5.My Brother Esau (Grateful Dead cover)
    6. 6.Keep On Growing (Derek and the Dominos cover)
    7. 7.Candyman (Grateful Dead cover)
    8. 8.Passenger (Grateful Dead cover)
    9. 9.The Harder They Come (Jimmy Cliff cover)
    10. 10.Greatest Story Ever Told (Bob Weir cover)
  1. Set 2:

    1. 11.Man Smart, Woman Smarter (King Radio cover)
    2. 12.Mr. Charlie (Grateful Dead cover)
    3. 13.He's Gone (Grateful Dead cover)
    4. 14.New Speedway Boogie (Grateful Dead cover)
    5. 15.Drums > (Grateful Dead cover)
    6. 16.Space > (Grateful Dead cover)
    7. 17.Unbroken Chain (Grateful Dead cover)
    8. 18.Going Down the Road Feeling Bad ([traditional] cover)
    9. 19.I'll Take a Melody (Frankie Miller cover)
    10. 20.The Golden Road (to Unlimited Devotion) (Grateful Dead cover)
  2. Encore

    1. 21.Volunteers (Jefferson Airplane cover)
    1. 1.China Cat Sunflower (Grateful Dead cover)
    2. 2.I Know You Rider ([traditional] cover)
    3. 3.Greatest Story Ever Told (Bob Weir cover)
    4. 4.Piece of My Heart (Erma Franklin cover)
    5. 5.Box of Rain (Grateful Dead cover)
    6. 6.Bird Song (Jerry Garcia cover)
    7. 7.Feel Like a Stranger (Grateful Dead cover)
    8. 8.Help on the Way (Grateful Dead cover)
    9. 9.Slipknot! (Grateful Dead cover)
    10. 10.Franklin's Tower (Grateful Dead cover)
    11. 11.Estimated Prophet (Grateful Dead cover)
    12. 12.Eyes of the World (Grateful Dead cover)
    13. 13.Going Down the Road Feeling Bad ([traditional] cover)
  1. Encore

    1. 14.Woodstock (Joni Mitchell cover)

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 1377 reviews
  • Music was awesome. Mattson ,1 of my favs

    by SugarMagz on 8/26/24Thompson's Point - PortlandRating: 5 out of 5

    Thompson Pt. sucks getting people into the show. Takes way too long

  • Dark star at stone pony

    by KD on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 2 out of 5

    Band was great- Stone Pony way oversold and was so crowded you could barely move. Recco- sit outside the venue for free!

  • great show wish there were seats

    by neil on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 4 out of 5

    its hard standing 4.5 hours on the concrete , band was great

  • Dark Star Orchestra put on an amazing show!!!

    by LA on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 5 out of 5

    Dark Star was great however my son needs to sit in the disabled area. I understand having to give up my seat for someone that actually needs it but we were separated for most of the show. The venue was Stone Pony Summer Stage. Other venues set it up so at least 1 person can stay with whoever is in the disabled area. Also the view was literally the side of the stage which was blocked by equipment so you really couldn't see anything worthy. This was his first time experiencing DSO and I would have loved to been with him. I do not foresee us returning to this venue.

  • Great band

    by Katbosc on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 5 out of 5

    Love this band . Have seen this band at this venue before and had a blast. Unfortunately this time it was completely oversold and so crowded we left .

  • Guest

    by Fliz on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 4 out of 5

    Band great! Stony Pony way overcrowded strong urine smell throughout. Food stand next to port a John disgusting. Forced to leave after 1st set. Could not move

  • My experience at d s o

    by Martyman on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 5 out of 5

    Except. For the place being overpacked and no way to move around The show is great.The band rocked out as usual Shout out to the band and especially skippppppyyyy

  • It was OVERBOOKED!!!!!l

    by The Brother on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 2 out of 5

    Like a herd of cattle in a pen!!!..........REDICULOUS!!!

  • Too crowded in venue.

    by Steveeboy on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 2 out of 5

    Inside the venue it was insane. Ticketmaster sold too many tickets. It was wall to wall people. I left at intermission and listened from outside. Wasted my money on purchasing tickets.

  • DSO ok the venue horrible

    by bg on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 4 out of 5

    The show was over sold there was no room anywhere. Some of the staff (Rich) were very polite and helpful and they would be the only reason I’d ever go again. I’m diabetic and there’s no way I could ever eat anything that was offered plus I don’t drink and there’s nothing drawing me back unless Jerry returns. The most disappointing aspect about the show was that I didn’t get in until the third song because of the line and there was nowhere to stand. If I ever return I will sit outside and enjoy the show with proper food and drink.

  • DSO excellent as usual

    by Chambo on 7/24/24Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury ParkRating: 5 out of 5

    Covered the Englishtown 77 show splendidly!! Made everybody smile on a hot night on the Jersey shore!! Dark Star consistently brings authentic Grateful Dead sound and vibe. Thank you for a real good time!!

  • What a Show

    by Cranky Deadhead on 7/21/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    The first time I saw Dark Star Orchestra it was a much smaller indoor venue and didn’t have that festival feel or great sound. This show at The Greek was truly amazing, like Dead shows of old. The sound quality and the overall vibe exceeded all expectations.

  • Absolutely amazing

    by Blossom on 7/17/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    Each time I see DSO they blow me away. They are really great at what they do. Every single member of this band is so talented. The crowd is really great too. It’s always a beautiful experience.

  • Absolutely Incredible

    by Pollicino on 7/17/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    I don't know where to start. The entire experience was fabulous, JGB to DSO, and the REX'S foundation Marching band !!! It's absolutely incredible !! It was a blast to see each band and then end the day with the beautiful Ms. Lisa Mackey. I left feeling like I owe more money for my ticket, entertainment value above and beyond !! Thanks REX !!

  • Absolutely Superb

    by Carlos Scott Loepz on 7/16/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    What to say? The Dark Star Orchestra brings the Dead to Life :-)))))

  • Great long set

    by carl h on 7/16/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    I really fine rendition the grateful dead experience Best Grateful Dead cover band. Great anchors

  • Mind blown

    by Larry on 7/16/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    I had the tape from 7/13/84 In my collection during the 80s, it was one of my favorites and I listened to it countless times. The DSO recreation from that show was spectacular

  • Magic hits the Greek Theatre

    by Iniabi on 7/16/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    The intoxicating sound of Grateful Dead was relived 40 years later at the historical Greek Theatre. Wholesome sounds and gentle vibrations reverberating between Dark Star Orchestra, Melvin Seals & Special Guests and a sea of enchanting Deadheads was more than magical. The Greek played her part in supporting perfect sound and lighting, warmth and cool fog rolling in from The City contributed to the mysticism. Kudos to Cameron Sears & The Rex Foundation for putting on the sweetness we all felt. I imagine Jerry was quite proud…& Bill Walton too.

  • A great night amongst the Dark Star

    by Readyforwine on 7/16/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    Geez...should I be on DSO tour? They put on another fantastic show. I was in the "Phil"Zone and the sound was mostly great. Occasionally, I would have wanted more guitar and less keys in the mix. It happened a couple of times throughout the show, but 90% fantastic! The playing was 100% fantastic!

  • The Greek Theater in Berkeley is safe and fun!

    by Deadhead on 7/16/24Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley - BerkeleyRating: 5 out of 5

    We’ve seen several shows this summer at The Greek Theatre. The venue is the best for enjoying your summer shows! Plenty of staff and security. As I woman walking around I always felt safe. The bathrooms are spotless. Really no bad view. I’ve been on either side and never had any obstructed views. I prefer the sides on the 1 side because the sun isn’t in your eyes. The whole stadium is stone steps and seats. The seats are just numbered but it’s just one long row of concrete. I bring a cushion to sit in and it’s awesome not sitting on hard rock.