PHOTOS: Dead and Company Dazzle at the Sphere in Las Vegas
See photos of Brent’s trip to the Sphere in Las Vegas to see Dead and Company – it was a dazzling experience
What a long strange trip it’s been!
Brent PorcheDead and Company are in the middle of a residency at the brand new $2.3 billion dollar sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brent Porche of WMMR Philadelphia got to witness this immersive experience firsthand. It was a wild ride, and you can see his photos below. Check out some spectacular videos here.
Currently, Dead and Company consists of original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann. Alongside them on stage are John Mayer, Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, and Jay Lane.
How big is the Sphere in Las Vegas?
The Sphere is the largest spherical structure in the world. That would be impressive on its own, standing at 366 feet high and 516 feet across. The outside is fitted with over a million LED lights to project dynamic images that outshine most of the neon in Vegas. On the inside, there’s a 160,000-square-foot wraparound screen that reaches above and around the viewer, creating an intense and colorful show.
Who’s performed there so far, and who’s set to play next?
Before Dead & Co’s Dead Forever residency, which runs through August 10th, Phish put on a trippy show at the Vegas venue. U2 broke ground with their run of shows there, celebrating their Achtung Baby album in vivid splendor.
Next up at the Sphere is a residency with the Eagles (the band, not the NFL team – although we’d love to see a Super Bowl in a place like this!). The group just announced that they will perform there in September and October of 2024, and tickets go on sale this Friday (6/21).
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More from Brent Porche
Seeing the Sphere from the Outside
Brent PorcheThe outside is fitted with over a million LED lights to project dynamic images that outshine most of the neon in Vegas.
Brent Porche at the Sphere
Brent PorcheThe 'Dead Forever' Residency is happening through August 10th.
View from the back row of the Sphere
Brent PorcheBest seat in the house, according to Brent Porche!
Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheOn the inside of the Sphere, there’s a 160,000-square-foot wraparound screen that reaches above and around the viewer, creating an intense and colorful show.
Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheBob Weir of Dead and Company (and one of the original Grateful Dead members) performs live at the Sphere
Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheJohn Mayer of Dead and Company, live in Las Vegas
Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheWhat a long strange trip it's been!
Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheDead and Company put on a dazzling show inside the Las Vegas Sphere
Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheA display of concert posters from decades of the Dead
Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheDead and Company performing live inside the Sphere
Dead and Company at the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheA gorgeous trip!
Inside the Sphere in Las Vegas
Brent PorcheThe interior of the lobby in the Sphere. What a show!
