Magic Bag Presents: Bearly Dead

Shows Are Standing Room OnlyDead s concert-style show celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours while weaving in potent classics from notable jam, rock, and funk artists. Each and every Grateful Dead member is honored through unique takes on the hits, b-sides, and deep cuts. Holding true to the spirit of the music, Bearly Dead frequently adds to their 250+ song catalog and continues to showcase spontaneous improvisation and exploratory jams live and in-person making each show a wildly cosmic experience you do not want to miss! **include below if longer bio is preferred** Bearly Dead performed their first show at Church of Boston, in 2015, marking the beginning of its hallowed Wednesday Night Residency. Over the next 5 years the phrase Never Miss A Wednesday Show became ubiquitous around Boston and Bearly Dead was nominated many times for Boston Music Awards Live Music Residency of the Year. Fans really never knew what might happen, the band never knew what might happen! Bearly Dead shows have featured special appearances by Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and even a surprise appearance by Jerry Garcias Wolf guitar in 2018 on Jerry Garcias birthday. Bearly Dead performs at Massachusetts most prestigious venues, including Paradise Rock Club, Sinclair, and the Worcester Palladium, as well as headlining at MGM Music Hall Fenway and House of Blues Boston. After becoming a staple in the Northeast US festival community with multiple appearances at Camp Creek, Jerry Jam, Strange Creek Campout, and many more, it was only a matter of time before Bearly Dead shows were being requested around the USA. In October 2022, Bearly Dead saddled up a van and began touring nationally, performing their interpretation of the catalog across the United States and growing the family all along the way. Bearly Dead is Tyler Brooks (Drums, Vocals), Michael Butler (Vocals, Percussion), Sarah Elaz (Bass, Vocals), Nick Swift (Guitar, Vocals), and Kris