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Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Once it pops, you can't stop! Joe Russo's Almost Dead is bursting out onstage at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater on Friday 21st August 2026 for its much-looked-forward-to 2026 tour. The jam rock quintet - featuring Joe Russo on drums, Tom Hamilton and Scott Metzger on guitars, Marco Benevento on keyboards, and Dave Dreiwitz on bass - brings their high-energy Grateful Dead tribute to Vail as part of the AMP Summer Concerts (co-presented by Vail Valley Foundation and AEG Presents). Widely known for sold-out live shows and high energy production numbers that have set the golden standard in concert production, Joe Russo's Almost Dead will raise the bar high again with their brand new 2026 tour.
Joe Russo's Almost Dead delivers a complete concert entertainment package, second to none. With a live setlist that is carefully sequenced to boom out hit-after-hit-after-hit from the legendary Grateful Dead catalog, fans will be swooped into an mind-blowing whirlwind of festivity and jubilation. Pop stars lead the stage, but pop superstars can lead the flock and get the party started!
Grab the chance to experience a show where singing and dancing are the crowd's knee-jerk response to a outstanding pop music concert performance at this spectacular outdoor venue with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and Gore Range. Tickets are now on sale now from $114. Tap the "buy tickets" link to reserve your tickets now!
Vail, you've been craving a serving of musical thrill for a long time. You've been left high and dry without an ounce of that iconic unparalleled talent, astounding chemistry, and off-the-charts energy for months on end. You're way past your due date for a generous serving of that signature sound that cemented Joe Russo's Almost Dead as a powerhouse, that colossal back-catalogue, those smash-hits, and some new tracks.
But this summer all of that will be something of the past, because Joe Russo's Almost Dead is back on the road, and the news couldn't have come any sooner! Joe Russo's Almost Dead has just announced a huge new 2026 tour that will see every venue Joe Russo's Almost Dead whirlwinds through packed to the rafters and the crowd going wild for all the award-winning tracks, the favorite hits, the deep cuts, and the new smashers from the new album!
From the moment you step into the iconic Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, you'll be able to feel the buzz in the air and you'll grasp just how massive Joe Russo's Almost Dead is, before they've even performed a single note. From there onwards, you can expect to have to readjust your expectations, because the rumour that Joe Russo's Almost Dead is live entertainment at its very best, isn't just a rumour!
It's all your favorite music cranked up a notch or six; it's Joe Russo's Almost Dead hitting that sweet spot like they're known to do with their high-energy Grateful Dead covers and improvisational jams; it's that signature energy that oozes from the stage into the crowd who, very hungrily, gobbles up every last bit of it; it's musical prowess to give your front teeth for; and it's all yours for the taking this summer!
Just think about this: Joe Russo's Almost Dead live on stage at the iconic Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater on August 21st as part of the AMP Summer Concerts series (co-presented by Vail Valley Foundation and AEG Presents), right at the centre of wonderful attractions to visit before and after the most unforgettable concert of your life - including plenty of food and drink to select from and easily accessible transport.
Doesn't that just sound amazing, Vail?
The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater is one of the nation's most adored live entertainment venues, boasting an annual calendar jam-packed with the best of the best. This spectacular outdoor venue features breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and Gore Range, and here you'll find top-tier events, some of the finest lighting and sound you've ever enjoyed, first-class amenities, fantastic seating options on various levels including covered pavilion seating and expansive lawn areas, top-tier sight-lines, and the time of your life!
Tickets from just $114 USD.
Please see below the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater seating chart for the Joe Russo's Almost Dead event on 21 August 2026. The ticket price will vary depending on the seating section. Compare different sections to find the cheapest Joe Russo's Almost Dead tickets. For accessible seating please contact Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater directly.
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail, Colorado, 81657, US