Walther Productions presents
Dark Star Orchestra

Genre: Grateful Dead

Each night, Dark Star Orchestra give homage as the band recreates historic Grateful Dead set lists with compelling accuracy as the Chicago-based band performs one show from the 2,500 that the Grateful Dead performed during their 30 year tenure as fathers of improvisational rock. As a chamber orchestra interprets Bach or Mozart, Dark Star Orchestra presents the complete original set list, song by song, and in order, recreating historic music with uncanny faithful interpretation.
Five original members of the Grateful Dead have played alongside DSO and have had this to say:

“A couple of times when I had my back to John (Kadlecik) onstage and he started to sing, I had this weird sense that it was Jerry.” – Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder/vocalist/guitarist

“Playing with Dark Star Orchestra is something that feels just exactly like it felt when I was playing with the Grateful Dead.” – Donna Jean Godchaux, Grateful Dead vocalist, frequent DSO guest

Original Grateful Dead members aren’t the only ones singing Dark Star Orchestra’s praises, here’s what the national media has to say about DSO:

“Fanatical attention to detail.” – Rolling Stone

“Dark Star Orchestra takes its act to a level of detail that befits a rock band famous for its fanatical following.” – Associated Press

“The hottest Grateful Dead tribute act. A cover band for people who don't like cover bands.” – The Washington Post

“There are cover bands. There are tribute bands. And then there's Dark Star Orchestra.” – The Denver Pos

Tuesday June 10
Doors: 6 PM
Showtime 8 PM
Tickets: $25

Special Note: For these shows, the main floor of the auditorium will be standing room only. The only seating will be in the balcony.