The upcoming tour will feature mostly “Grateful Dead classics — the things people like to hear,” he says, so expect performances of “Truckin’,” “Casey Jones,” perhaps the band’s sole Top 10 hit, “Touch of Grey,” and maybe even the Holy Grail of Dead jams, “Dark Star.”

Register NOW for The Dead Presale Tickets – Tickets go on sale January 13 — and even though sold-out shows have been a way of life for The Dead, Lesh isn’t taking their fan base for granted. No word on mail order, but most likely these presales will be through Music Today. More details will probably be released next week and we will post an update if they are.

Tour dates for The Dead have been announced for a short Spring Tour in 2009. The dates appear below.

Tickets go on Sale FRIDAY!