DEAD AHEAD 2025: SECOND ANNUAL WEEKEND IN MEXICO
The revamped lineup for Weir’s Dead Ahead band brings together a stellar cast, featuring Simpson, Carlile, Goose’s Rick Mitarotonda on guitar, Bob’s Wolf Bros bassist Don Was, alongside his Dead & Co bandmates Jeff Chimenti, Oteil Burbridge, and Jay Lane. Additional guests include singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer and guitarist Grace Browers. Notably absent from the roster is his longtime Grateful Dead collaborator, Mickey Hart. Over three nights, fans will be treated to performances from Bob’s Dead Ahead band, along with Sturgill Simpson, two sets by Oteil & Friends (one honoring the Jerry Garcia Band), Trampled by Turtles performing Old & In The Way, singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun, and R&B pianist Neal Francis.
All-inclusive packages for Dead Ahead 2025 will be available starting Monday, September 23rd at noon ET. For more details, visit website: https://www.deadaheadfestival.com
Moon Palace Cancún offers festivalgoers an indulgent stay, with high-end accommodations just steps away from the concert venue. This oceanfront retreat boasts exquisite rooms, gourmet all-inclusive dining and drinks, 24-hour room service, a lavish AWE-Spa, and access to a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
Along with daytime pool parties, curated resort activities, and nightly beachfront concerts, guests can also immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula and explore its rich Mayan history through off-site excursions. Options include diving in underground cenotes, exploring the ancient city of Chichen Itza, and sailing to Isla Mujeres on luxury catamarans, among other adventures.
