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Tribute toGrateful Dead

Playing Dead

Tribute to the Grateful Dead

Long Island, New York60's70's80's90'sBlues Rock

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Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute act based in Long Island, New York.

Highlights: 8 press-ready photos, production docs on file.

Booked through MZ's California team — one booking contact, transparent pricing, fast quotes.

Tribute To

Grateful Dead

Published

Sep 13, 2023

Updated

May 23, 2026

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Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute featuring former members of Dark Star Orchestra, Slipknot!, and Uncle John's Band. Their marathon sets feature music and jams from the entire Grateful Dead catalog. Playing Dead faithfully recreates the experience of a live Grateful Dead concert. The music of The Grateful Dead is a complex stew of different styles of music including rock, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and more. Their improvisational style and large repertoire guaranteed that every musical performance would be unique. Every Playing Dead show is equally unique featuring different set lists each night and exciting improvisational jams.

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Long Island, New York

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View Overture EPKMay 21, 2026

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Tribute toGrateful Dead

Playing Dead

Tribute to the Grateful Dead

Long Island, New York60's70's80's90'sBlues Rock

8 photos · 1 video · 1 docWatch reel

Request this act Download EPK

8 press-ready photosPress kit ready

Why book this act

Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute act based in Long Island, New York.

Highlights: 8 press-ready photos, production docs on file.

Booked through MZ's California team — one booking contact, transparent pricing, fast quotes.

Tribute To

Grateful Dead

Published

Sep 13, 2023

Updated

May 23, 2026

Videos Photos About Us Reviews Downloads Similar Acts Booking Inquiry

Videos

Featured performance clips

Featured Video

Performance video

YouTube

Watch full screen

Photos

Press-ready gallery

About Us

Band story and booking context

Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute featuring former members of Dark Star Orchestra, Slipknot!, and Uncle John's Band. Their marathon sets feature music and jams from the entire Grateful Dead catalog. Playing Dead faithfully recreates the experience of a live Grateful Dead concert. The music of The Grateful Dead is a complex stew of different styles of music including rock, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and more. Their improvisational style and large repertoire guaranteed that every musical performance would be unique. Every Playing Dead show is equally unique featuring different set lists each night and exciting improvisational jams.

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Long Island, New York

[email protected]

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Photo archive8 photos · ZIP

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View Overture EPKMay 21, 2026

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