Grateful Dead Will Celebrate It's 50th anniversary with Trey Anastasio in Chicago

Billboard.com announced today that the remaining members of The Grateful Dead will play three shows with Trey Anastasio from Phish at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on July 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Soldier Field holds great significance for the band, because it is the site of Jerry Garcia's last performance. The concerts are in honor of the 50th anniversary of the legendary rock band. The article appropriately described the event as a "match made in hippie heaven".

The band has stated that the shows at Soldier Field will be the final performances by the band as The Dead. While some devout Deadheads may declare the meshing of the Dead and Anastasio as blasphemy, many see the combo as a dream come true. "Trey is schooled in what we call 'the fluid tonic': listening intently to what's going on and reacting meaningfully to what other people are playing," said Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir. "I have a feeling this will come out just right," added percussionist Mickey Hart. 

All I know is, whatever happens, I'm going to do everything in my power to make sure I'm there.

Check out this awesome video of Anastasio playing with Phil and Friends on 4/16/99: