John Mayer confesses that he didn’t always feel a pressing need to draw crowds to Dead & Company concerts, even during their final national tour in 2023. However, with only a month and a half left of the group’s engagement at Las Vegas’ Sphere, his perspective has dramatically shifted. Mayer now feels an urgency to encourage fans to experience the band’s current performances.
Despite not making any definitive statements about this being the end for Dead & Company — a band he formed in 2015 with three original Grateful Dead members — Mayer is emphasizing the significance of the Sphere shows. “I just don’t want people to miss it,” he says. He points out that their time at the venue is limited, and the unique experience can only be enjoyed live in that specific setting.
Mayer hints at the possibility of returning to the Sphere someday, but for now, he wants to ensure fans seize the opportunity while it lasts. “We’ll be out of that building at some point, and you can’t see it unless you’re in that building,” he explains. This sentiment underscores the special nature of the residency and the fleeting chance to witness what he describes as the “Ultimate Trip.” The emphasis is clear: don’t miss out on this extraordinary concert experience before it’s too late.
