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NEWS

“PlayDead embody the spirit of the Grateful Dead, less with theater and imitation, more with improvisation and passionate risk-taking, inviting the listener to hear the music anew.”

DETAILS

Based in Lawrence, KS
Founded in 2014
Grateful Dead Tribute 
Label/Production: Daybreak Recording Company 

WE ARE

Brad Boerger – Guitar/Vocals

Joe Comparato – Bass/Vocals

David Cunningham - Drums/Perc

Michael Hamm - Guitar/Vocals

Bradford Hoopes - Keyboards/Vocals

Kelly White - Drums/Perc

 

Bio

 

PlayDead bursts with bluesy fire, funky abandon and mesmerizing mindmeld, aiming to inject energy into the music scene and compelling audiences to listen, dance and tell their friends!

"PlayDead is comprised of educators and innovators, engineers and artists, allowing for the full expression of their uniquely Midwestern vision."
"PlayDead utilize turn-on-a-dime dynamics, orchestrating the music like a chamber ensemble, hitting the magical sweet spot with Midwestern sincerity and occasional rough-and-tumble ferocity, necessary along the wild ride."

REPRESENTATION

Production:

Daybreak Recording/Joe Comparato

785.218.2578

 

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Booking:

Playdeadbooking@gmail.com

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Matt Dolliver

matt@looseleaftalentagency.com  774.227.1265

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Freddie Francis

AME Entertainment

816.590.8740

 

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PlayDead’s collective ensemble playing highlights “the sum is greater than the parts” aesthetic and entices audiences with vigorous workouts of one of the greatest songbooks in the history of music!
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"PlayDead bursts with bluesy fire, funky abandon and mesmerizing mindmeld, aiming to inject energy into the music scene and compelling audiences to listen, dance and tell their friends!"
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