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Before there was Dead & Company… before there was even a Fare Thee Well… there was just two, really good guitarist jamming out on a late night television program. Back in February 2015, John Mayer took over as an interim host on The Late Late Show, where he welcomed Bob Weir on and joined him for a performance. Mayer was a burgeoning Deadhead, and the two clicked on a musical level. The rest, as they say, is history.Watch Bob Weir And John Mayer Jam On ‘The Late Late Show’As Weir recently explained to Radio.com, “We were going to do, like, two songs… And we did a sound check that lasted about an hour and a half and touched on those two songs briefly and then just went and kept going. And [CBS] finally had to unplug us, they had a show to produce. And so, the idea came up to put together a band.”Mayer then spoke about what he needed to do to make Dead & Company a reality. “I took most of 2015 off from touring and even recording… I knew that it could be done, but not without a really, really large amount of time to do it, in terms of learning all the songs, and also figuring out sort of that really subtle combination of what is absolutely inherent and native to the music, and what can be changed, so that whatever I’m doing seems really authentic to me.”Weir spoke about the timing for deciding to formulate this group. “Well actually, we had decided previous to the Fare Thee Well concerts that we’re going to do [this],” Weir explained. “At least we were going to run it up the flagpole, because I played with John, like I said, in January of last year. And it became apparent to us that this was a rabbit that we wanted to chase. And so we were already talking about it. And we brought Mickey and Bill into the conversation. And Phil is getting older, and has less than limited interest in hitting the road anymore. So we knew we were looking in a different direction there. And so we got to talking. We had already, by the time we hit the Fare Thee Well concerts, we had already auditioned some bass players, and had a pretty solid notion of what we were up to. But we were loath to talk about it at the time, because there was still way too much undecided about it, and it really hadn’t much taken shape, and besides, you don’t want to be talking about your next project [when you’re on a current project]. We were just sort of feeling our way into Dead & Company without putting a lot of thought to it, while we were concentrating on the 50th.”Mayer then spoke about his preparation for the band, saying “There were songs I knew; there were songs I didn’t know. And so I kind of built this assembly line in my head of learning the songs that I knew, and really listening hardcore to the songs that I didn’t. For the most part, I was just going on the same ride that every other Deadhead goes on, where they discovered the music, one song at a time. So it’s what I call sort of ‘shaking the big Polaroid’ with this music. It was a lot of learning of songs, and then it was a lot of really trying to get the combination right, like I said.”It’s certainly nice to hear how dedicated Mayer was to the craft. However, the guitarist did worry about how he was going to be received by the band’s loyal legions of fans. “Certainly, I wasn’t sure how it was going to be received at all, but I knew that in the nucleus of it, that there was some authenticity. There was a lot of authenticity. Musically, it’s exactly what I was hoping it would be; it’s exactly what I thought it would be. And in terms of the way it was received, it was absolutely what I was hoping it would be. So it couldn’t have been better for me.”With Dead & Company going so well, Mayer hasn’t really put much emphasis on his solo career as of late. While he was in the studio working on a John Mayer Trio album not too long ago, it seems that Mayer is in no rush to release it. “I feel like I’m at this point where the shape of my career is sort of in line with the shape of who I am as a person, which is a little broader than just having a solo career. I’m really, really thankful for the solo career, giving me the opportunity to be able to leave the solo career, and then come back to it, and have it still be there. So I feel like I have the best job in music right now. It’s a little bit boundless.”He continues, saying “It’s not necessarily a guy trying to make a record to go to number one to continue to keep that machine going. It’s really me now. And I thank Bob and Mickey and Billy and Jeff and Oteil for the opportunity to really open the door and walk outside. It’s very difficult to  get the strength to decide to put something aside that’s become sort of your life. It’s what you know. It is the routine to make a record and tour, make a record and tour, make a record and tour, in terms of just keeping this sort of world domination scheme going. But the music that these guys make, the music of The Grateful Dead, made this [opportunity] such a no-brainer in terms of me understanding exactly why it was I wanted to put a [solo] record on hold. And it just is like another – it’s just another badge on the sort of musical lapel, you know?”And, “Most people [who] are solo artists: the solo [career] is the very top of the pyramid. And interestingly for me now, the solo [career] is underneath the top of the pyramid, and the top of the pyramid is just ‘musician.’ And that is so freeing and beautiful. I’m not held to any record cycle. I’m not held to any pop cultural demand right now. And to be this many years into a career and still be discovering how to play the guitar is, I think, the sign that I’m really on the right path, in terms of being a musician. And it’s hard to commit to being a musician when you become successful; you want to keep so many other balls in the air. So to be more sort of practical in the answer, I put [my solo] record aside last April, and just started to learn all this music, and came back to the album in January, which was actually really good to take time to step away from it and listen back to it again, and decide what are the songs that have stood the test of time. And so now, I’m back in the studio making the record. I’ll finish it by the end of the year. And this year will have been a year that I was both in this band touring, and finishing my record, so that next year will be a solo artist sort of a year. But I will never close the door on Dead & Company, ever. And I think as long as there’s a desire to do it, I know how to carve time out. I think it’s always going to be worth doing. I will do Dead & Company as long fans want it, and as long it still feels like there’s something left on the table to try and play and get right and explore. So for me, I couldn’t be happier as a musician and a career artist now.”The remainder of the Radio.com piece talks about the band’s future plans. The quotes were pulled from a round table conference call interview, so they appear very similar to the ones listed in the Billboard piece about the possibility for writing and recording new music. They also mention Weir’s discussion about the late great Merle Haggard, which was also previously published.Dead & Company tour kicks off June 10th, but the band’s bassist, Oteil Burbridge, joined a very special “Fu & Phriends” benefit for Bernie Sanders with us earlier this week. Check out video coverage here. read more

For six years and counting, I have attended the Wanee Music Festival with my father and ten of his long-time companions and fellow music-loving friends. While the tradition has resumed after over thirty years of friendship for them, my induction to the crew came to wait until I was at least eighteen years old. My situation is unique, having grown up around the definitive treats of rock and roll since I was very young; though hanging at a music festival with your dad and his friends on their one weekend out of the year dedicated to their escape from “real life” is definitely a right one must earn. And from them, I have learned.There are three levels of music festival attendees: the first-timer, who quietly keeps anxious thoughts to themselves as the weekend turns them into reckless riots of thanks and praise; the seasoned professional, who has since learned from their mistakes and plans according to the go of the flow; and the master, who after years of experience, knows the “when” and the “how” to every little situation.Festival wisdom is like an acquired taste, you don’t always want to do what you know you have to do in order to get the job done. These are things I’ve learned from my dad and his friends, who after a weekend of using up all the water resorted to half-empty beer cans to brush their teeth and spit out the toothpaste in the morning. The same guys who have found themselves standing in porta potties holding two brews for the better half of an hour with their ears pressed against the cracks, just to hear the music while it’s torrentially pouring outside. These, my friends, are legends…the kind every young person should learn from.I wish I could tell you everything, but I won’t. Beyond the superfluous life-hacks are the insurmountable life lessons. I take it upon my duty as a young writer, now well versed in the festival lives of 50+ year-old grown men, to pass on the ten reasons you should continue going to music festivals when you grow up. I supplement these thanks with an ode of gratitude.10. Like all concert-goers, you, too, deserve the right to escape reality for a few days.Everyone has responsibilities at home. One of the best things about music festivals is that none of those responsibilities matter while you’re there. No one is thinking about paying bills, or scheduling doctors appointments, or what to get their boss for the holidays when they are surrounded by thousands of like-minded individuals gallivanting in the midst of a musical dream. The most important thing to remember is that whatever responsibilities are left at home will still be there upon return, so your time can only best be spent when used as an opportunity to rest the mind and enjoy yourself thoroughly. Then, bring your kids.9. Upgrading to VIP is totally justifiable. Hell, it’s recommended.Ditch the tent. If you’ve made a living for yourself and you are planning to attend a music festival, do it right. Do it big. Whether in an RV, a bus, or a hotel, you can finally afford to get a good night’s rest. Sleep is of the most important methods of survival when dedicating multiple days to music and arts in an uncivilized campground. So ball out like you’ve always wanted to; do what you have to do to ensure a comfortable sleep. Chances are your wallet won’t feel it as much as the 20-something-year-olds who’s budgeting exists to satisfy the weekend experience.8. It’s healthy to unleash your inner-child.“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” The statement speaks for itself, as a memory of my glowstick crown-wearing adult friend skips up to the pizza stand for last call at 3AM, knowing full-well that there are still hours of fun to be had before the sunrise greets the sheets and another epic adventure ensues. Campfire hangs, befriending strangers, going against the whims of normalcy– these are all part of the experiences that make a music festival so special. It’s about what happens after the music stops that resonates a sense of familiarity, as we re-engage with humanity on a level outside of reality.7. You can never have enough new experiences.The universe is here for us to try new things, and share those experiences with others. Traditions like “The Acoustic Ambush,” where we gather between two golf carts and slowly peruse the campgrounds with guitars, amps, percussion instruments, and the chords of our vocals, will forever welcome new experiences that are sometimes meant to be chosen over the scheduled acts themselves. We meander through tents until we catch the attention of fellow campers, entertain them for 3/4 of a song, then slowly continue on, leaving them with nothing but a faint memory of sing-a-long songs. It is the art of the impromptu jam, the freestyle lyrics, and the directionless paths that color our memories with the unique feathers that keep us coming back each year. Remember us?Proof, found on random Facebook page:6. The 70’s were awesome, but there’s some really great music now too.Music is a tradition that gets passed on. Each style is a re-presentation of some previous form of another. While the older music listeners remain faithful to their record store finds, the avid millennial festival-goer is a book of knowledge when it comes to past and present music trends. The best is when those two worlds collide, like when Susan Tedeschi, Eric Krasno, and the Tedeschi Trucks horn section joined Break Science on the Mushroom Stage two years ago, or when jamtronica bands like Conspirator redefine Jimi Hendrix tunes at 2AM before crowds of un-experienced listeners. Music is awesome, and is meant to be shared.5. Music festivals are a great way to bring families together.Despite what one might remember from Woodstock, music festivals are family-oriented gatherings fueled by passion and togetherness for all ages. The community comes together bearing life’s most valuable moral codes: be nice to everyone, and they will be nice to you; smile to the world, and the world will smile back; money only gets you what life can’t on it’s own; it’s not an experience if you can’t bring someone along; make friends with strangers, and the good vibes will ripple back. Teach your children young, show them the way of life, love, and endless laughter!4. Adults who attend music festivals give youth hope in their own future.There’s nothing better than seeing a 55-year-old man shotgun a beer at 8AM. On top of that, they have an authentic relationship with music that keeps them attending concerts for all these years. They understand things differently than young people do, because the stories from the last 50+ years of music history is part of their childhood memories, and they bear wisdom of it’s weight in the contemporary moment. Beyond that, they show incredible wits of expertise in their unparalleled abilities to withstand a weekend of music without waking up on the wrong side of the bed. These legends are heroes, worthy of endless praise.3. Adults, too, might learn something from the youth.There’s a lot of new music out there, and the players are just as monumentally important to know about as the pioneers. “Where’d the chick on drums go?,” one asks me while watching Dumpstaphunk, remembering Nikki Glaspie from previous years. Only a my-timer can respond happily to inform that she is touring with her new band The Nth Power, and follow it up with a link to their new CD. In addition to our knowledge of contemporary music, we might have a few tricks up our sleeves on how to survive the weekend too: like how to make a warm beer cold in under 5 minutes using just a paper towel, some water, and a cooler. 2. Old-timers, more than anyone else in the crowd, deserve to see the music- as they’ve been supporters since the very beginning.Seniority is real, just ask any Deadhead or Phish Phan. While newcomers are more than encouraged to join in on the fun, those who have been there since the warehouse days are worthy of the best seats in the house. Like the musicians, the fans, too, have grown into themselves as products of the musical times that have led them there. Respect.1. The weekend experience will revitalize you for an entire year.Muscles may ache for days after the weekend, but the memories will keep you sane as you return to “real life,” giving everyone something to look forward to for twelve, or less, months to come. It’s weekends like these, where friends come together and bond over the unique shared experience of a music festival, picking right back up wherever they last left off, that life is really about– no matter the age.[Photos by Jeremy Driesen] read more