editor’s note: This info comes to us from the publicist for the PPV providers.
THIS WEEKEND: GRATEFUL DEAD’S LIVE “FARE THEE WELL” THREE-NIGHT PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT
Fans Can Get Psyched With a Wealth of Free On Demand Interviews and Behind-the-Scenes Content, Now Playing on Cable Systems Nationwide
Each Night’s Concert Performance Will Be Unique and Feature Different Surprise Guest Stars; All Shows Will Replay on VOD and PPV
New York – After 50 years of thrilling fans in concerts and recordings, the Grateful Dead is going out in style with a three-night Pay-Per-View (PPV) spectacular, Grateful Dead: Fare Thee Well, on July 3, 4 and 5, 2015, live from Soldier Field in Chicago. Each day’s show begins with a countdown at 7PM ET, followed by the live event from 8PM-1AM ET. To celebrate the upcoming special event, cable providers around the country are now offering a great selection of Free On Demand (FOD) content for viewers. Plus, for fans who won’t be able to catch the live telecasts, concert replays will be available on Video On Demand (VOD) on cable starting the day after each concert. Viewers will also find replays on linear PPV channels*. Both remain available until Aug. 3.
Four original band members reunite to headline the event: Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir, joined by Trey Anastasio (guitar), Jeff Chimenti (keyboards) and Bruce Hornsby (piano). Each night will have completely different set list, and different surprise guests will join the band during each performance. The concerts will take place nearly 20 years to the day of the last Grateful Dead concert with Jerry Garcia.
Free On Demand Grateful Dead special content. (See below for locations of the free content as well as the VOD replays**).
Grateful Dead: Interview With Dead Drummer – Interview with Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann.
Grateful Dead: Interview With Bob Weir – Legendary Bob Weir talks about his experiences during the 50 year history of the band.
Grateful Dead: Excerpts from 2009 Doc – Backstage documentary footage of Grateful Dead.
Grateful Dead: Preview Of 50 Year Celebration – Drummer Mickey Hart discusses his feelings leading into a big show.
Grateful Dead: Jerry Garcia’s Daughters – Actor Luke Wilson interviews Jerry Garcia’s daughters, Annabelle, Keelin and Trixie.
*For information on cable system channel numbers and linear PPV replay schedules, go to:
JULY 3: http://www.indemand.com/event/grateful-dead-fare-thee-well-7315/
JULY 4: http://www.indemand.com/event/grateful-dead-fare-thee-well-7415/
JULY 5: http://www.indemand.com/event/grateful-dead-fare-thee-well-7515/
Each of the three Grateful Dead: Fare Thee Well shows is available for $29.99 (SRP***, Price applies to live as well as replays.) The programs are available in both SD and HD. Grateful Dead: Fare Thee Well is distributed to most cable and telco providers by iN DEMAND L.L.C.
**FREE ON DEMAND ON CABLE AND VOD REPLAY CONTENT LOCATIONS:
Locations differ by system but viewers can check their VOD channels and menus. Here are the channels and category titles for just a few of the top providers:
- Comcast – On Demand Channel
- Music/Grateful Dead (SD & HD)
- HD On Demand/Music/Grateful Dead
- Time Warner Cable – Movies On Demand Channel
- Special Events/Music & Specials (SD & HD)
- Bright House Networks – Movies On Demand Channel:
- Special Events/Music & Specials (SD & HD)
- Cox – On Demand Channel
- Events/Music & Specials (SD)
- Events HD/Music & Specials (HD)
- Cablevision – On Demand Channel
- On Demand/Events & Specials/Concerts & Docs (SD)
- RCN – On Demand Channel
- Events/Music & Specials (SD)
- Other systems:
- Events/Music & Specials
*** Suggested Retail Price. Pricing may differ by provider. HD not available on all systems.
