Dead Ahead 2025: The Ultimate Destination Concert For Music Lovers & Fans Of The Grateful Dead Songbook
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime musical event curated by Bobby Weir.
By Team JamBase Nov 27, 2024 • 9:05 am PST
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Dead Ahead Festival will once again bring the spirit of the Grateful Dead to the pristine shores of Riviera Cancún, Mexico. The Bobby Weir-curated five-day musical celebration will take place January 9-13, 2025, at the Moon Palace Resort, featuring an all-star lineup of performers paying tribute to the Dead’s legendary songbook.
This event celebrates the rich legacy of jam band music, offering fans a unique destination experience and is the ultimate bucket-list experience for music enthusiasts.
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Picture this: no waiting for an Uber after the show, just a short stroll back to your room. With all food, drinks, and amenities included within the concert venue, this is more than a festival — it’s a music lover’s paradise.
Don’t miss your chance to witness jam band history unfold in real-time and be part of an unforgettable celebration of music and commun
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The festival’s cornerstone will be three nights of specially curated “Dead Ahead” collaborations featuring Weir alongside Sturgill Simpson, Rick Mitarotonda, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, Don Was, and Jay Lane. These once-in-a-lifetime performances will be enhanced by special appearances from Brittney Spencer, Grace Bowers, and very special guest Brandi Carlile.
Weir has close ties through Dead & Company to Burbridge, Chimenti and Lane, as well as Was who along with Chimenti and Lane is a member of Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. Sturgill Simpson and Goose guitarist Rick Mitarotonda both performed with Bobby as participants in the first Dead Ahead. Simpson recently attributed his Dead Ahead experience for inspiring him to embark on his first tour in several years.
“I’m trying to be a much less educated version of Bob Weir,” Simpson also revealed.
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Brittney Spencer has performed alongside Weir several times, notably onstage at Radio City Music Hall celebrating the 50th anniversary of Weir’s solo album, Ace. Fellow singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, a newcomer to the Dead scene, shared the stage with Weir during Wynonna Judd’s set at Carlile’s Girls Just Wanna Weekend destination event in Mexico in 2023. Simpson, Spencer and Carlile have performed together in various capacities over the years.
Also joining the ranks is guitar phenom Grace Bowers, as the 18-year-old will be collaborating with Weir for the first time.
The musical offerings extend beyond the Dead Ahead collaborations, with Simpson assuming his Johnny Blues Skies persona for his own set and Oteil & Friends delivering two full sets, including one dedicated to celebrating the music of Jerry Garcia. The lineup also features Trampled by Turtles performing the music of Old In The Way, alongside performances by Joy Oladokun and Neal Francis.
The AAA Four Diamond-Awarded Moon Palace Cancún serves as the perfect backdrop for this intimate musical experience, offering guests luxury accommodations just steps away from the state-of-the-art beachfront concert venue. Festival goers will experience gourmet all-inclusive dining, 24-hour room service, and a wealth of amenities including the opulent AWE-Spa and a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
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Beyond the nightly performances on the beach, attendees can look forward to daytime pool parties and a variety of curated resort activities. The festival’s location also provides easy access to the Yucatan Peninsula’s natural wonders and cultural sites, with opportunities for adventures like cenote diving, visits to the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza, and catamaran sailing to Isla Mujeres.
All-inclusive packages for Dead Ahead Festival 2025 are available to book through deadaheadfestival.com.
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