Dead & Co. Night One: Photos From the Sold-Out, High-Vibes Show

A view from the field as Dead & Co. belted out the Beatles' "Hey Jude." Evan Semón Photography

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It was all smiles and cheering for Dead & Co.'s sold-out show at Folsom Field on Saturday, July 1, when the band kicked off its three-night run of the last concerts Boulder will see from the band. Founding Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart were joined by John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jay Lane and Jeff Chimenti in announcing that this will be their last dance, but the music of the Dead will live on. Fare thee well, Dead & Co.!

Take in Saturday night's vibes below:

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Ticket seekers lined the entrance to Folsom Field in hopes of a handout.

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Train of cars making their way to parking on the University of Colorado's campus for the first night of four Dead and Co. shows at Folsom Field.

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Deadheads dancing at the Dead and Co. show Saturday July 1 at Folsom Field.

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Small amounts of rain hit the crowd during intermission around 7:45 p.m.

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Grateful granddad (left) with new grandbaby and family rock the North End zone for the show.

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John Mayer, master of the guitar electrocution face, kicks off the show with a cover of Sam Cooke's "Let the Good Times Roll."

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Oteil Burbridge on bass.

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Original Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart.

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The Jerry abides. The presence of Jerry Garcia has always been felt at these shows. The founder of the Grateful Dead has himself been dead for 28 years come August 9.

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In case you wondered if the hat matched the glasses.

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Pedicab driver "truckin" to make it to the show on time.

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Proper attire when the Dead & Co. kicks off its three-night run in Boulder on Shabbat.

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Peace, love, and marriage proposals.

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She said "Yes!"

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Mickey Hart and Bob Weir are the last two living Grateful Dead members touring.

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Folsom Field seats 50,183. The show was sold out.

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Dead & Co. shows are arguably the best people-watching events on the planet.

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Bob Weir leading the band into its third song of the night, a cover of Howlin’ Wolf's "Smokestack Lightning."

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Silk robe guy, photographed only from the chest up.

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Oteil Burbridge on bass during a cover of Jerry Garcia's "Deal."

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Fifty-year-old threads.

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John Mayer concentrates on a solo during a cover of "Dear Mr. Fantasy."

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This lady saw nothing but love all day.

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John Mayer has come a long way with Dead & Company's music after only starting to listen to the band in 2011.

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A view from the field as Dead & Co. belted out the Beatles' "Hey Jude."

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A section of the field was designated just for dancing. A new dance leader took front and center.

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Moonrise over Folsom Field at Dead & Co.'s first concert Saturday night, kicking off its "Final Tour" run in Boulder.

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Dead & Co. returns to Folsom Field at the University of Colorado Boulder for a final night on Monday, July 3; get details here.