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Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Delivers Epic Grateful Dead Tribute

5/28/2025

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Joe Russo Rocks

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead electrified the Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT, on May 24, 2025, delivering a memorable first performance of the Allman Brothers Band's "Black Hearted Woman." The night was filled with beloved Grateful Dead classics and an exhilarating jam session, culminating in the powerful "I Need a Miracle" and a captivating instrumental of "The Other One."

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Allman Leaves Legacy

Gregg Allman, the legendary co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band, succumbed to liver cancer on May 27, 2017. Renowned for their Southern rock sound and mesmerizing jam sessions, the band created timeless classics like "Whipping Post." Allman's profound influence on music continues to resonate, ensuring his legacy endures.

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Joe Russo Rocks

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead electrified the Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, CT, on May 24, 2025, delivering a memorable first performance of the Allman Brothers Band's "Black Hearted Woman." The night was filled with beloved Grateful Dead classics and an exhilarating jam session, culminating in the powerful "I Need a Miracle" and a captivating instrumental of "The Other One."

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