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Dead & Company Expand Dylan Covers

Coverage from Jambands.com, Live for Live Music, and others

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4

Latest Article

04/28

Active Days

338

Executive Summary

Dead & Company kept rotating setlists at Sphere while reviving and debuting Bob Dylan songs across the Las Vegas residency

  • Dead & Company kept each Sphere show's setlist distinct while reusing some visual elements
  • The band revived Maggie's Farm after not playing it since 2016
  • They debuted Tangled Up in Blue at Sphere on April 26, 2025
  • Knockin on Heaven's Door also appeared in the 2025 Sphere set
  • Set two often mixed Grateful Dead staples with extended improvisation
  • Visuals included a moon projection during Black Peter from a roof camera shot
  • The residency continued across multiple weekend runs in Las Vegas

Quick Facts

  • What: The band expanded its Dylan covers at Sphere
  • Where: Sphere in Las Vegas Nevada
  • Why: To vary setlists while keeping the residency fresh
  • Who: Dead & Company and Bob Dylan material
  • When: During the 2024 and 2025 residency runs

Coverage Timeline: 338 Days

2May 26 '241Apr 27 '251Apr 28 '25

Featured Article

Jambands.com / Casey Jones, Bob Weir 05-26-2024
On May 25, 2024, Dead & Company performed at the Sphere in Las Vegas, highlighting Dylan's Maggie's Farm and a dynamic, visual set.

Additional Articles

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jambands.com 04-28-2025
On 2025-04-26, Dead & Company opened their Sphere Las Vegas residency with Tangled Up in Blue, a Bob Dylan song.
Live for Live Music / Michael Broerman 04-27-2025
On 2025-04-26, Dead & Company debuted Tangled Up in Blue, a Dylan song, at Sphere in Las Vegas during the 2025 Las Vegas residency.
Live for Live Music / Andrew O'Brien 05-26-2024
Dead & Company performed at Sphere in Las Vegas on May 26, 2024, expanding the setlist with new entries and a Dylan cover.