Joe Russo's Almost Dead in Chicago

Joe Russo's Almost Dead brings their high-energy, improvisational reinterpretations of the Grateful Dead catalog to Chicago. The band, led by drummer Joe Russo, features longtime collaborators Marco Benevento, Dave Dreiwitz, Scott Metzger, and Tom Hamilton. Since their first concert in January 2013 at Brooklyn Bowl, they have built a reputation for spontaneous sets that often include extended jams and unexpected covers.

Attendees can expect a night of dynamic music where the band draws from the Dead's vast songbook, but never repeats a performance note-for-note. Past shows have included guest appearances from Phil Lesh, Oteil Burbridge, and John Mayer, reflecting the group's deep connections in the jam band scene. This performance continues their tradition of high-energy live shows.