Shakedown Street will commemorate the 50th anniversary of three iconic 1977 Grateful Dead performances with a three-night residency at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado. The tribute band is scheduled to perform May 7–9, 2027, aligning with the exact dates of the original concerts held in Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo.
Anniversary dates at the Boulder Theater
The performances are set to take place at the Boulder Theater on Friday, May 7; Saturday, May 8; and Sunday, May 9, 2027. Doors for each of the three shows will open at 7 p.m., with the music scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. This residency mirrors the timeline of the Grateful Dead’s historic May 1977 concerts in Boston, Massachusetts; Ithaca, New York; and Buffalo, New York, which remain among the band’s most celebrated live performances.
Tribute to the 1977 Grateful Dead tour
Shakedown Street’s setlists for the Boulder engagement will focus on the material from the Grateful Dead’s legendary 1977 run, which included stops in Boston, Ithaca, and Buffalo. By recreating these performances, the Colorado-based tribute group aims to honor the Americana, folk, blues, jazz, and rock-and-roll blend that defined the original band’s sound.
Three decades of Shakedown Street
With more than 30 years of history, Shakedown Street has performed music from the Grateful Dead’s extensive catalog. The band is known for its expansive repertoire and its focus on the improvisational storytelling that characterized the original group’s live shows, moving from folk-inspired narratives to extended improvisational music.
Secure tickets online or through the box office
Tickets for the three-night anniversary run are available through the Boulder Theater. Interested attendees can secure seats by visiting the Boulder Theater box office, calling 303-786-7030, or completing a purchase online at bouldertheater.com.
Frequently asked questions about the performances
Will the band play the exact setlists from 1977?
The residency is designed to commemorate the specific shows from May 1977, focusing on the musical traditions and repertoire the Grateful Dead showcased during those legendary performances.
What is the age requirement for the shows?
Potential attendees should verify age restrictions directly through the box office or the official venue website when purchasing tickets.
Are there multi-day passes available?
Information regarding individual night tickets versus multi-night packages is available through the Boulder Theater box office, which serves as the primary point of contact for all ticketing inquiries.
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