Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (JRAD) played a sold out show at the Pier 17 Rooftop. Packed with Deadheads and Phish phans eager for the upcoming MSG run, the band’s backdrop was the Brooklyn Bridge & Empire State Building. The venue featured a beautiful, panoramic view of Manhattan, quite the site to behold.

The night started off with a bang “Playing in the Band” followed by “Mississippi Half Step”. The set included fan favorites like “Bertha” & “Scarlet Begonias”. They closed the set with “Touch of Grey”.

The second set started off with Scott Metzger shining on “Hard to Handle” followed by a rocking “Here Comes Sunshine”. The second set was incredible and featured songs like “Truckin” & “St. Stephen”.

The band played “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” >”Not Fade Away” but was cut short as the band was instructed to stop playing. This was not due to the amount of faces being melted, but due to lightning in the area. “Shine on” also featured a saxophonist Stuart Bogie.

The band and fans got to enjoy most of the show and quickly scurried out before the rain. This band just keeps getting better and every show is an incredible show. These guys don’t miss!