Last Fair Deal — Virginia's Premier Grateful Dead Experience

 Last Fair Deal is a seven-piece Grateful Dead tribute band based in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, delivering a premier Grateful Dead experience while recreating the spirit, energy, improvisation, and musical adventure of a live Dead show.

Performing two full sets of Grateful Dead music each night, the band draws from the entire catalog of songs performed by the Dead from 1965 through 1995, from beloved classics and sing-along favorites to deep cuts and unexpected gems. While the Grateful Dead evolved through many lineups over three decades, Last Fair Deal most closely channels the expansive sound and feel of the band’s celebrated 1970s through early-1980s era.

Each member fills the musical role of their Grateful Dead counterpart, creating the layered textures, rich harmonies, deep grooves, and exploratory jams that defined the Dead’s live performances. True to the tradition, every show features a unique setlist and plenty of room for improvisation, ensuring that no two performances are ever the same.

Longtime Deadheads and new fans alike are swept into a swirl of timeless songs, extended jams, and the community-driven magic that made the Grateful Dead experience legendary. Whether audiences are chasing nostalgia or discovering the music for the first time, Last Fair Deal delivers the heart, energy, and spirit of a true Dead show.

A favorite of the Hampton Roads music scene, Last Fair Deal regularly performs for audiences ranging from several hundred to more than two thousand fans. With a growing following throughout the Mid-Atlantic and East Coast, the band continues to bring the timeless music and communal spirit of the Grateful Dead to stages near and far.

Come dance, spin, and lose yourself in the music. The jam is always alive with Last Fair Deal.

For booking inquires, please email us at lastfairdealvb@gmail.com.

BAND MEMBERS:

Kyle Folsom - lead guitar, vocals (Jerry Garcia)

Patrick Higgins - rhythm guitar, vocal (Bob Weir)

Rob Lord - bass, vocals (Phil Lesh, Pigpen)

Sherri Linn - vocals (Donna Jean Godchaux, Pigpen, Brent Mydland)

Tim Dunkum - keys (Brent Midland, Ketih Godchaux)

David Perkins - drums, percussion (Mickey Hart)

Keith Cable - drums, percussion (Bill Kreutzmann)