It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Golden History Park gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Golden, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Lions Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Abejas or visit Golden History Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Golden, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Golden, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Golden, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco's "Summer of Music" is going strong at Golden Gate Park.Saturday night was an event that only San Francisco truly knows how to host. Dead & Company, which pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, headlined Night 2 of a three-day concert event.They are celebrating 60 years of Grateful Dead music.Under a blanket of San Francisco summer clouds, it was a sea of tie-dye as die-hard deadheads came to pay tribute to San Francisco legends."I am the mayor of the greatest ci...
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco's "Summer of Music" is going strong at Golden Gate Park.
Saturday night was an event that only San Francisco truly knows how to host. Dead & Company, which pays tribute to the Grateful Dead, headlined Night 2 of a three-day concert event.
They are celebrating 60 years of Grateful Dead music.
Under a blanket of San Francisco summer clouds, it was a sea of tie-dye as die-hard deadheads came to pay tribute to San Francisco legends.
"I am the mayor of the greatest city in the world. And it is my privilege to welcome Dead & Company," Mayor Daniel Lurie told the crowd of thousands as he welcomed the band on stage.
"Well, I was at the 50th. How can you miss the 60th?" said fan Mark Kelsey, who lives in Raleigh.
Dead & Company formed in 2015 with former Grateful Dead members. This weekend, they are celebrating 60 years of the band's music at a three day-event in Golden Gate Park.
When asked what makes this concert so special, Ty Decaires, who came from Brooklyn, New York, responded by saying, "You are looking at it! It is one of the grandest, longest running communities in American musical history...This is all about love and cultivating a safe vibe for people to just enjoy the music."
Each night, it's a different set list, so fans don't know what hits they'll hear.
"Every night you come, it's a different experience. John Mayer, Bob Weir, all of them are amazing. Jeff on the keyboards. They are some of the best musicians in the world, you know," said Jack Manalli, a Chicago resident
Dead & Company is also credited with popularizing Grateful Dead music with younger generations.
"I just think it's about the crowd they bring in. I mean, it brings out true peace in people," said Olivia Cunningham from Walnut Creek. "This is like the type of community you always strive for. And I think that is what everybody should dream of. That is who get at a concert like this."
"Actually, for a while I tried to fight it. But I can't. I'm three generations in. I really can't not be here. You know what I mean?" say Ashlynn Parenteau, a millennial Grateful Dead fan.
And for deadheads who saw the original band play, it's another night to celebrate the band's legacy.
"I started 1984, followed them ever since. And yeah, now I'm here for one last time," said a fan named Star, who came from Florida.
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Bears RB D’Andre Swift wants to prove that he is one of the best offensive players in the game, and has drawn praise from WR D.J. Moore and OC Ben Johnson, whom he worked with during their time together in Detroit.
“As long as I’ve known Swift, he’s always been the same,” Moore said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “I think some of the talk is getting to him, and he wants to be the best that he can be this year, and he’s going to go out there and prove it.”
“I know the perception out there is that maybe it’s not the most talented room in the world,” Johnson said of Swift. “They like to hear that noise.”
“Everything,” Swift replied when asked what areas he can improve in. “Especially when numbers ain’t where they should be statistically, even though scrimmage yards (79.1), that was the best of my career. But we won four or five games (5-12). Can’t sit up here and talk about anything positive. All of us have something to work on, something to get better at. When team success is at a premium, everything else is going to fall in line…I can’t wait. I’m excited.”
New Bears HC Dennis Allen is coming off a rough stint as the head coach of the Saints, but he was a pretty solid defensive coordinator in New Orleans before that which is what made him an appealing candidate for Chicago. Bears LB T.J. Edwards discussed the positive first impression from Allen’s system.
“Being with him for the offseason a little bit now, in this camp, I like his expectation,” Edwards said via USA Today’s Mike Pendleton. “It’s set from the start. He wants to dictate terms and take his chances. As a defense, you love that. The onus is on the player. Now it’s on us to win our matchups and go get it. Obviously, he has his wrinkles and things like that, but I think we’ll get into X’s and O’s as we go. Mentality-wise and where he’s coming from, you can appreciate it for sure.”
Jordan Love highly praised Packers first-round WR Matthew Golden for his performance in training camp, saying the rookie has shown aggressiveness to catch passes at its high point.
“I think that’s one of his specialties that I’ve seen so far, just the aggressiveness in his hands and always going up there and trying to high point the ball,” Love said, via Ryan Wood of USA Today. “He’s got very strong hands, and he’s able to go up and compete for that ball. I think that’s one of those things that’s going to separate him.”
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Deadheahds are making their way to San Francisco today for Dead & Company’s first of three sold-out shows this weekend. The group is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead tonight, and fans who didn’t get tickets for the concerts are in luck: The band is streaming their shows online on streaming service Nugs.
Billy Strings will help open tonight’s show, with Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson joining for Saturday’s set, and Trey Anastasio Band opening the Aug. 3 concert on Sunday.
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Pay-Per-View livestreams get fans a 60-day free “All Access” pass to Nugs, which includes the streamer’s library of previous Dead & Company concerts and Grateful Dead archives alike
“From Haight-Ashbury to the Excelsior District where Jerry Garcia grew up, the Grateful Dead’s influence is integral to our city’s cultural fabric,” San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie previously shared in a statement ahead of the city’s 60th anniversary Grateful Dead celebrations. “Sixty years later, we proudly honor their legacy through concerts, community events, and celebrations, reflecting San Francisco’s enduring spirit of creativity, connection, and musical innovation.”
Dead & Company’s Sunday set will also get its own IMAX screening in theaters on Aug. 3. Last-minute tickets for the concerts are still available on Vivid Seats, StubHub, and other resale marketplaces.
SAN FRANCISCO — The City has been abuzz as it prepares for three consecutive weekends of music at Golden Gate Park, starting with a three-night stand by Dead & Company, celebrating 60 years of the Grateful Dead’s music in front of an estimated 55,000 concertgoers.Dead & Company Johnny Blue Skies (Saturday), Trey Anastasio Band (Sunday) 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Golden Gate Park Tickets: ...
SAN FRANCISCO — The City has been abuzz as it prepares for three consecutive weekends of music at Golden Gate Park, starting with a three-night stand by Dead & Company, celebrating 60 years of the Grateful Dead’s music in front of an estimated 55,000 concertgoers.
Dead & Company Johnny Blue Skies (Saturday), Trey Anastasio Band (Sunday) 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday Golden Gate Park Tickets: $245 and up.
It’s the details that elevate a great party into an epic gathering, and Dead & Company’s musical and historical attention to the Dead’s storied six-decade legacy ensured that opening night of its sold-out weekend run was worthy of the hype that blanketed San Francisco.
Original members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, along with John Mayer, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, bassist Oteil Burbridge and drummer and Jay Lane opened with the familiar late period Dead favorite “Feel Like a Stranger.” Weir was stoic as the strong and powerful song paved the way for the two-and-a-half-hour show.
It’s the same song that the group played when it debuted at Sphere in Las Vegas, and instantly invited comparisons and companion contrasts from those who have experienced those shows.
From the desert heat to the fog-encased confines of Golden Gate Park, the difference in setting and presentation made opening night feel more like one of the seven hometown shows that the Grateful Dead performed in the park, albeit with 21st century trappings. The visual element was closer to those 2023 Dead & Company Oracle Park shows that closed the book on its life as a touring unit, with long rectangular video screens on both sides of stage allowing performers to be visible to those in the very back of the Polo Field.
From here, the band went into a cover of Martha and the Vandellas’ 1964 hit “Dancing in the Street,” which was also part of the Grateful Dead repertoire. Weir’s gravelly voice guided the moving crowd. The song had a good funk vibe with Mayer showing his guitar playing adaptability. As the breakdown of the melody went in-and-out, then completely slowed down the tempo as the band went into “Tennessee Jed.” If this song is about wanting to come home, the crowd was feeling it. Attendees slowly swayed side-to-side. Their band was home.
Mayer is a master guitar player who shows his versatility being able to play various genres with his many picking techniques. He fits into the Dead & Company slot nicely as the lead guitarist.
For “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo,” the video backdrop displayed various Bay Area sites: Polo Fields, the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. This song highlighted Chimenti’s light tinkling of the keys as Weir’s relaxed vocals matched the slow and easy pace just like the flow of a lazy river. Meanwhile in the background, Mayer picked slow but powerful, blues-inspired notes right into Johnny Cash’s “Big River.”
“Althea” ended the first set with Mayer singing lead. This verse/chorus song allowed him to show off his guitar strengths from jamming on the verses to a blistering solo and emotional playing.
“You know, this space is gettin’ hot!” Mayer sang, to the delight of the crowd.
Two members of the literal Grateful Dead family ushered in a tighter second set. Trixie Garcia, the late Grateful Dead co-founder, vocalist and lead guitarist Jerry Garcia’s daughter, welcomed the band back on stage on what would have been her father’s 83rd birthday. Mayer, in turn, introduced Grahame Lesh. The son of the late Grateful Dead co-founder and bassist Phil Lesh is hosting the Heart of Town festival at San Francisco’s Pier 48 that started Thursday and is also part of the City’s Grateful Dead 60th anniversary celebrations.
Less played bass on a rendition of his father’s song “Box of Rain.” He stayed on to play bass on Grateful Dead staple “Playing in the Band.”
As the overcast skies started to fade to dark, Dead & Company went into “Estimated Prophet.” Weir’s voice sounded smooth, serious and mystifying. The song jammed into the groovy “Eyes of the World,” about interconnectedness. Each member of the band was displayed and showed his musicianship. Burbridge showed off his melodic bass lines while Cheminti played Latin-influenced rhythms to accompany him. The band then went back to the song and changed tempos to a slower, bluesy feel that took it right into the grandiose “Terrapin Station,” with its driving bass and drums.
After the Mickey Hart and Jay Lane showcase of “Drums” and “Space,” the band came back on the stage to perform “Wharf Rat” with opener Billy Strings. The latter delivered emotional guitar playing and deep vocals, adding a jolt to the band drive.
The band went into a rousing rendition of the Crickets’ “Not Fade Away.” Here you saw some playful interaction between Weir and Mayer, but by himself Weir displayed his stage presence and command of the stage.
Images of Jerry Garcia appeared on the video board. The band then ended the show with Bob Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” Weir thanked attendees for coming out as the images of Garcia continued on.
Like Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Outside Lands before it, Friday night was a sea of humanity: Deadheads gathering is part of the Grateful Dead culture. Gray-haired OGs, families with children and influencers shimmied and twirled. Festivities ended 15 minutes prior to local curfew. Fans were craving a little more.
Billy Strings’ acoustic quintet kicked off the show with a 75-minute set, starting with “Gild the Lilly.” Strings’ much talked about guitar- and banjo-picking ability was in full display as he woke up the anxious crowd. He then picked up the tempo with “Dust in a Baggie.” Other highlights included “Shady Grove,” “Red Daisy,” trippy jam “Away from the Mire” and an acoustic version of “If Your Hair’s Too Long.” Strings concluded with a crowd-pleasing rendition of Robert Hunter’s “Thunder,” showing his dreamy and atmospheric playing that swapped with bluegrass hams.
The rest of his band was tight, consistently playing with precision and synchronization, especially in terms of timing and rhythm, all without the assistance of a drummer. Jarrod Walker’s mandolin playing showed impressive tight rhythm throughout.
Writer Yoshi Cato contributed to this report.
Dead & Company have announced that they will livestream all three of their concerts in San Francisco, CA’s Golden Gate Park via live music streaming platform nugs [order livestream].The nightly pay-per-view livestreams on August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are due to include the opening sets by the three outsized supporting acts booked to join the celebration of 60 years of Grateful D...
Dead & Company have announced that they will livestream all three of their concerts in San Francisco, CA’s Golden Gate Park via live music streaming platform nugs [order livestream].
The nightly pay-per-view livestreams on August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are due to include the opening sets by the three outsized supporting acts booked to join the celebration of 60 years of Grateful Dead music: Billy Strings (Friday, 8/1), Sturgill “Johnny Blue Skies” Simpson (Saturday, 8/2), and Trey Anastasio Band (Sunday, 8/3). The livestream announcement is particularly significant for Dead & Company, who opted against broadcasting any of the 48 Sphere shows they played over the past two years and have not released any professional video of either residency.
Dead & Company features Grateful Dead veterans Bob Weir and Mickey Hart alongside John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti, and Jay Lane.
The Dead & Company Golden Gate Park livestreams on nugs are available in both HD and 4K formats. Single-night livestreams are available for $39.99 each for HD and $49.99 each for 4K. Discounted three-night bundles are also available. Find details and order your livestreams here.
To mark 60 years of the Grateful Dead’s music, nugs is also throwing in a free 60-day All Access subscription with the purchase of any Dead & Company Golden Gate Park pay-per-view livestream. With a nugs All Access subscription, you get streaming access to nugs’ vast Dead & Company audio and video archives in addition classic Grateful Dead concerts, Jerry Garcia Band sets, recent Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros shows, Phil Lesh & Friends recordings, and more—plus nightly livestreams from various other artists and events for no additional cost. Order your Dead & Company Golden Gate Park livestreams and get 60 free days of nugs All Access here.
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“On August 1, 2, and 3, we’re beaming the energy of Golden Gate Park directly to fans worldwide, broadcasting Dead & Company’s celebration of the Grateful Dead’s legendary catalog,” said Brad Serling, nugs Founder and CEO, in a statement. “It’s a rare moment to honor a band whose music didn’t just shape live music culture—it built a community that’s thrived for six decades. The Dead’s sound, spirit, and ethos have inspired generations of artists and fans alike.”
The news of the nugs livestreams follows an announcement earlier this week that the final night of the run, Sunday, August 3rd, will be simulcast on IMAX screens around the U.S. and Canada. Read more and grab tickets to a screening near you here.
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