Dead and Company set dates for shows at Sphere in Las Vegas Dead and Company follows U2, closing in March, and Phish at the Sphere. Dead and Company is sending a grateful live vibe through the Sphere. Titled “Dead Forever — Live At Sphere,” the all-star jam band has set its dates as the third residency rock show at the venue. The band is led by ex-Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart and joined by John Mayer, bassist Oteil Burbridge, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti and drummer Jay Lane . Dead and Company played the final three shows of its “farewell” tour at San Francisco’s Oracle Park from July 14-16. — Dead & Company (@deadandcompany) January 31, 2024 Eighteen shows over six consecutive weeks are scheduled from May 16-June 22. the band plays Thursdays through Saturdays. The show promises “never-before-seen visual storytelling” and every weekend performance will feature a unique set list. Advance presale registration is available now at deadandcompany.com. The Artist Presale begins 10 a.m. Monday Pacific time. Advance registration does not guarantee ticketed. The general on-sale will begin 10 a.m. February 9 Pacific time at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $145, which includes all fees. The band played the final three shows of its “farewell” tour at San Francisco’s Oracle Park from July 14-16. Mayer wraps his 2023-2024 solo tour on March 18-19 at O2 Arena in London. Dead and Company follows U2, closing its “venue launch” on March 2. Phish plays four shows April 18-21. The theatrical production “Postcard From Earth” remains the Sphere’s anchor production. Entertainment-management legend Irving Azoff, who along with Steve Moir, co-manages Dead and Company with Activist Artists Management’s Bernie Cahill . Azoff is reportedly a consultant in the venue’s booking. Azoff and his son, Jeffrey Azoff , also manage U2 in their Full Stop Management company. John Katsilometes’ column runs daily in the A section. His “PodKats!” podcast can be found at reviewjournal.com/podcasts. Contact him at jkatsilometes@reviewjournal.com. Follow @johnnykats on X, @JohnnyKats1 on Instagram. Who: Dead and Company, “Dead Forever — Live at Sphere’ Schedule: Thursday, May 16; Friday, May 17; Saturday, May 18 Friday, May 24; Saturday, May 25; Sunday, May 26 Thursday, May 30; Friday, May 31; Saturday, June 1 Thursday, June 6; Friday, June 7; Saturday, June 8 Thursday, June 13; Friday, June 14; Saturday, June 15 Thursday, June 20; Friday, June 21; Saturday, June 22 Information: Deadandcompany.com Tickets: $145 (fees included) Ticketmaster.com