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From the heart of Rochester, New York, Eric Carlin's Half-Dead brings an authentic Grateful Dead concert experience with tight vocal harmonies, Dead-influenced guitar work, and long-form jams. Formed circa 2014, this tribute act has built a reputation for delivering accurate, dynamic GD sets with deep Dead details, focused on the 1974-era material that fans love from the Wall of Sound era. With 500+ shows under their belt, Half-Dead continues to tour nationwide, bringing the classic Dead vibe to venues across New York and beyond. If you’re seeking a true-dead vibe that stays faithful to the originals while adding their own energy, you’ve found your go-to group.