Dead Meat - Tribute to Grateful Dead Tickets

Dead Meat is a Grateful Dead tribute band formed in Nyack, New York, known for lush vocal harmonies, extended jams, and marathon set structures that reimagine the Dead’s catalog in fresh, dynamic ways. The lineup features Dan Rappaport, Stephen Jordan, Tom Clancey, Ryan Liatsis, and Kevin Weinberger, a group cited in press for their tight musicianship and energetic live performances. Based in the Hudson Valley area, Dead Meat brings a club-friendly yet epic Dead experience to venues across the Northeast. Secure your seats with We’ve Got a Guy and get ready for an immersive journey through the Grateful Dead universe.

From the Bay Area to Woodstock-era jams, Dead Meat crafts each show as a unique chapter, prioritizing vocal harmonies, improvisational exploration, and long-form segues. Their live sets honor the Dead’s legacy while letting fans discover familiar tunes in new arrangements. Their history includes notable achievements and a growing catalog that fans can explore as they plan their concert calendar for 2025.

Biography: Dead Meat formed in Nyack, New York, with a mission to celebrate the Grateful Dead through faithful harmonies, adventurous improvisation, and marathon performances. Core members include Dan Rappaport, Stephen Jordan, Tom Clancey, Ryan Liatsis, and Kevin Weinberger. The band’s live approach emphasizes dynamic interplay, long jams, and a connective, communal concert experience that resonates with Deadheads and new listeners alike.

Discography Highlights: Recent releases include A Rare And Different Tune (Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield, CT, 6/12/24; 1738941 Records DK) and Studio Sessions, Vol. 1 (2023; 1738941 Records DK). The group also released the single Padre Nuestro in 2022 under X-Files Records. Their work showcases studio versatility alongside their acclaimed live chops.

Recent Achievements: Dead Meat finished at the top of the 2023 Dead Covers Project (Grateful Dead’s Dead.net), a fan-submitted content competition that highlights the band’s strong connection with the Dead community.

Upcoming Tour (2025): Dead Meat heads into a busy spring and summer run with shows including Portsmouth, NH (May 29), Cambridge, MA (May 30), and Pawtucket, RI (May 31). They continue with Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY (June 13), Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg, NY (July 27), and Cap Theatre/Port Chester engagements continuing into fall. As a tribute band, Dead Meat remains committed to delivering consistent, high-energy performances at venues across the Northeast. For the latest updates, follow their official channels via Dead Meat’s Linktree, which links to Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, and more.