About this Event
The Deadbeats have been playing since 1992, following in the footsteps of the Grateful Dead. There are so many tribute bands out there. The Deadbeats put their own spin on things, which sets them apart from the average Dead Cover Band. Based outof NY’s Hudson Valley, The Deadbeats have played thousands of shows along theEast Coast, from Maine to Key West. Denise Parent and Mike Johnson have beenplaying with The Deadbeats since it all got started, back in the early 90’s.
Over the years they’ve added players who help keep the band fresh and full of good vibes. Longtime friends and fellow musicians Brian Mangini and Tom Pirozzi, both from Ominous Seapods and Raisinhead along with Ted Grey, also from Raisinhead, helpbring some extra goodness to the band. The jams are ever evolving, and fans notice!
In 2026 they won the Listen Up Hero Award and in 2022 they won the Listen Up Award in NY’s Capital Region for Favorite GratefulDead Band.
In 2022, 2021 AND 2020 they ranked in the Top Four Favorite Bands in the Hudson Valley’s Chronogrammies! Saratoga Living Magazine ranked them in the Top Five Local Tribute acts of 2019. They were voted Best Jam Band of 2017 in The Capital Region of NY, and they took second place for Best Cover Band and Best Tribute Band. After 30 plusvyears, the band is still rockin the music of The Grateful Dead, JGB, Phish, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Band, Bob Marley, Janis Joplin and so much more. They also play a few of their original songs, which have very become popular with their fans. Currently The Deadbeats play venues all around NY’s Hudson Valley. Their Grateful Dead inspired shows are a celebration of improvisational, jamming rock & roll.
As a result of playing thirty years together, they have amassed a large and loyalfollowing of fans who appreciate the open ended, participatory nature of theirperformances. They are known for crafting their shows around songs their fans have requested. Every set of music is created in the moment, with the help of their fans and without a set list. It is a unique experience and it has been this commitment to these musical and philosophical ideals that has set The Deadbeats apart. The Deadbeats have never played the same set twice, due to an inexhaustible musical repertoire, andthey are always adding more songs to their impressive catalog of songs. Keep tabs on their socials and at Deadbeatsny.com
Event venue & nearby stays
Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Avenue, Albany, United States
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