JRAD Accidentally Sold Out Red Rocks

How does a Grateful Dead cover band "accidentally" become one of the biggest acts in the jam band scene? In this highlight from Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, Tom Hamilton (Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Ghost Light) opens up about the surreal transition from struggling with original music to selling out Red Rocks Amphitheatre with JRAD. Topics covered in this clip: The origin story of Joe Russo's Almost Dead (JRAD). Tom Hamilton on the emotional "gut punch" of cover band success vs. original art. Why the Grateful Dead catalog resonates so deeply with modern audiences. The reality of the music industry and "whispering things into existence." Playing Red Rocks and the maturity required to handle sudden fame. If you’re a fan of Billy Strings, Grateful Dead, Dead & Company, or the modern jam scene, this deep dive into the mind of one of its most prolific guitarists is a must-watch. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: #JRAD #TomHamilton #GratefulDead #RedRocks #JamBands #AndyFrasco #JoeRussosAlmostDead #LiveMusic #MusicInterview #PodcastHighlights