Dead & Company - Ripple - with final bows - Nationwide Arena - Columbus, OH - November 25, 2017 LIVE

John Mayer's descending guitar riff after the haiku chorus seems to surprise Bob Weir 1:58s, as the two share the stage with their Martin acoustic guitars on this beautiful rendition of the Grateful Dead classic "Ripple". Mayer spots a familiar face in the first rows of the floor pit 4:40s and sends a wink, hand wave, and smile their way that is excitedly returned.
The good-fellowship of the band shines through when the Dead & Company takes the stage for a farewell Ohio bow filled with playful teasing and congratulations 5:08s.
Bob Weir - guitar, vocals
John Mayer - guitar, vocals
Mickey Hart - drums
Bill Kreutzmann - drums
Jeff Chimenti - keyboards
Oteil Burbridge - Bass
Dead & Company recorded live at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH on November 25, 2017.

[@justingarman6980]

Funny.. people cried in outrage when Mayer was announced. I always said.. Clapton took him under his wing, he played with big boys.. his original music was to get out there. Dude is one of the greatest ever. Jerry is smiling, just as John playing those licks.

[@codychavez20]

He did us right. J-May played his part and honored the legacy. Well done, and if he ever gets confused…just listen to the music play

[@bongodave13]

Agreed. John carried the torch well and with great respect. He kept the music alive.

[@brettlazor8219]

Bobby's glance towards John makes me tear up every time, almost as if he saw Jerry standing behind John waving for the first time in decades

[@josephanselm8601]

That riff that John played at 1:58 sounded a lot like Jerry, so I'm not surprised that it took Bob by surprise..

[@jeremyparsons9152]

Bob looked like he was staring at a ghost! Spooky, made my hair stand up

[@Fnortner01]

I used to wonder if I could possibly accept John Mayer in this band, filling these very huge shoes. Turns out, yes. By all means.

[@mikefriedman593]

I was skeptical at first too but was pleasantly surprised.

[@matheus6894]

He's a legend. We are privileged to have such a guy like him in the music scene these days. He is able to beautifully carry two torchs, of the Dead and SRV/Hendrix/Blues in general.

[@ScooterD35]

It works because he’s the first person that didn’t even try to fill those shoes. He just wore his own shoes while honoring the music and it’s legacy.

[@tylermassage6220]

I was thinking the same...till I heard him jam

[@Pestyfield]

Never. Ever.

[@bruceripepi867]

If I knew the way, I would take you home...

[@Bill-fx1kf]

Amazing lyrics

[@UlloMark]

Please put this song on the all-time Mount Rushmore of great songs...

[@kraut5011]

This song will live forever.......

[@PaulFBrown]

Like awl of us. )

[@Hands2HealNow]

Its such an anthem for being as responsible, humble , forgiving, and kind as possible.

[@GammaNu955]

Indeed….

[@roesbud53]

I love that Bobby’s taken the vocal lead on this one…

[@jamesthebond4904]

A beautiful rendition of the finest GD song ever. Jerry would be so proud.

[@johnperrott6450]

I was fortunate enough to be at this concert. It was a wonderful show. It was the first time I ever heard John Mayer live and he definitely convinced me of his bona fides as a guitarist. I think Jerry Garcia would have loved it. I think Jerry Garcia would have loved to jam with John Mayer. I think I would have loved that too.

[@roesbud53]

Hearing the voices sharing this magnificent memory? Priceless doesn’t even begin to express the joy!

[@jamiecarter5083]

The chemistry these guys have is awesome. Love watching John and Jeff interact and mimic each other. Fantastic music....!!!!!

[@georgematthews5797]

Me and my wife never raised our kids in nursery rhymes.
We raised them on the dead, Beatles, Billy Joel, and countless others.
My 3 year old is sleeping at the moment with Ripple playing in repeat.
Ripple has been a benchmark for all three of my kids and will live on in this family

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

Love it all. Good old Grateful Dead Always enjoy the music and the sound and the fun

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

Always ripple my Favorite

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

Always remember the great ful dead

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

Ripple always

[@roesbud53]

John ensures Jerry’s legacy will live on

[@randmessmer4754]

Even John knew he crushed that lick

[@ilonafelso617]

I love this song.

[@richardsutton8706]

Nothing better than this

[@dougbrown6690]

Ive never been a huge GD fan... Ripple and Sugaree the exceptions... but this JM addition is just what they needed. Bob's look is priceless and one for the ages. Im glad someone captured it.

[@rain8084]

Thank you for the upload and the description. Bob Weir's surprised look is priceless and amazing. Love this.

[@RobbiePfunder]

when?

[@Dwightaroundyolips]

When John was soloing

[@pch2004sf]

I’m tearing up a little.

[@jmayerfan07]

Great video! Thanks for capturing this moment in history.

[@stewartmcdowall2285]

Be glad for the song hath no ending x

[@Dirtcountry1]

That was a great night to be at this show, 2018 these shows were far and few.

[@UAPReportingCenter]

wow man....❤❤❤❤

[@roncoghlan4361]

I picture Jerry smiling from up above.

[@tommyj139]

So amazing!

[@willyabraham6576]

just fantastic!

[@shirleyjennings5787]

Awesome!

[@waltershowalter]

Thanks again for some great videography

[@MilwaukeeLive]

Hey Andres, appreciate the kind thoughts. Take care

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

Goo old Grateful Dead ripple

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

As usual from Patti Cornell

[@roesbud53]

Love John’s riffs

[@jennypennypocket]

❤

[@andrewt3417]

5:25 Look at Mickey Hart 🤣🤣🤣

[@augustwest4233]

As long as mayer doesn't sing this I'm ok with it

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

Patti cornell

[@sergiocanetmesa1454]

linda ronstadt

[@michaelstaffieri5248]

Why does Bobby always sing Jerry's tunes why don't you let John sing them

[@terrym5023]

I used to feel the same way. But I now feel that Bob earned the right to carry on the legacy. John's time will come....

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

Patti or ell

[@user-zf6fv2sg1e]

Cornell