Rainbow Full of Sound Presents: Dylan and The Dead – Essex, VT

Dylan & the Dead is a collaborative live album by Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead, released on February 6, 1989. The album consists of seven songs written and sung by Dylan, with the Grateful Dead providing accompaniment.

Dylan & the Dead was recorded during a successful stadium tour known as the Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead 1987 Tour, featuring the two artists performing separately and together. Songs from two of the Grateful Dead’s performances from the tour are documented on the album and video View from the Vault, Volume Four, and one of the tour-rehearsal songs is on the album Postcards of the Hanging.

About Waynard Scheller & Rainbow Full of Sound (RFoS)

Bands have a shelf life, but great music thrives—and this is perhaps truest of the Grateful Dead, whose repertoire is now being performed by hundreds of bands.  Among the best of them is Waynard Scheller and Rainbow Full of Sound (RFoS).  Thanks to talent and many hundred shows’ worth of practice, they’re standouts.  

RFoS took shape in 2012 when a group of Dead Head musicians decided to replicate the Dead’s legendary 1980 Radio City Music Hall run.  They had so much fun they never stopped.  A rotating cast of members keeps things lively and the music fresh.   

The continuing link is Waynard, whose roots in music include a ragtime-piano-playing grandfather, guitar-toting hippie babysitters, and a mom who taught him classics like “Heart and Soul.”  By the age of 10 he was playing guitar and taking lessons in voice and theory.  But when he heard the Dead’s Terrapin Station, he moved over to piano and realized it was his musical destiny.  His first Dead-oriented band was called Changing Planes.  He spent a decade playing R & B and Motown in a band with his vocalist sister Sudie, but came home to the jam band world when he and former members of the Long Island legends the Zen Tricksters became Jam Stampede.   

He also worked with John Kadlecik, co-founder of Dark Star Orchestra and now guitarist for Melvin Seals and JGB.  Actually, Waynard has probably worked with a majority of the players in the jam band world, from Zach Nugent (once of JGB) to Jason Crosby and Grahame Lesh of the Lesh Family Band.   

Bruce Hornsby once remarked that Grateful Dead songs had become “hymns” – in fact, they really are a new canon of traditional American music.  Their appeal, Waynard says, is two-fold;  there’s the sheer eclectic gumbo of bluegrass, jazz, blues, R & B and you-name-it that is fused into what they did, what the songs represent—but “best of all is the improvisational nature of the music, the opportunity to explore the unknown, to have no earthly idea what will come next, which is the most inspiring part of it.”   

 It’s a musical adventure, and Waynard and RFoS are the ideal boat to take on the ride. 

About The Venue

The Double E Lounge is a 125-capacity air conditioned space, adjacent to the TREX Theater. We offer free parking, onsite concessions, and a full bar. All ages welcome, children 16 and under require parental supervision at all times. Children 12 and under are allowed free entry.

REFUNDS

Tickets are nonrefundable unless the show is completely canceled.

CONCESSIONS

No outside beverages may be brought into the venue. For patrons over 21, our bar serves beer, wine and mixed drinks. You must be 21 years of age to purchase alcoholic beverages, with a valid driver’s license, liquor ID, passport or military ID present at the time of purchase. Drinks purchased at the bar may be brought into the TREX Performance Center during Double E produced events. Movie theater concessions are generally available on event nights, until 9:00 PM.

Looking to dine before the show? The Essex Experience has many restaurants and markets offering an array of culinary options!

Black Flannel Brewery and Distillery – Burgers, small plates, and craft brews made on site.

Bramble – Farm fresh family-style dining and wood-fired pizzas

Junction – An immersive culinary experience awaits. Reservations required.

Leo and Co. – Juices, smoothies, farm fresh produce and groceries, baked goods, sandwiches, soups

Mad Taco – Fresh Mexican + margaritas

Magic Mann – Consumer cannabis for responsible enjoyment

Oriental Wok – takeout only and delicious traditional Chinese dishes

Salt & Bubbles Wine Bar & Market – Charcuterie, small plates, wine, and grab + go market supplies

Sukho Thai – dine-in and takeaway gourmet Thai

Lazy Goat Tavern – Seasonal Vermont favorites in a cozy setting, honoring Stuart and Penelope, the goats who reside at The Essex Resort and Spa

Vermont Cider Lab – Small plates and charcuterie, paired with incredible hard cider brewed onsite Some events have specialty food for purchase available.

*Check websites for operating hours. Reservations may be required.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

No outside alcoholic beverages may be brought into the venue. For patrons over 21, our bar serves beer, wine, mixed drinks, and a variety of non-alcoholic options. You must be 21 years of age to purchase alcoholic beverages, with a valid driver’s license, liquor ID, passport or military ID present at the time of purchase.

SAFETY AND SECURITY POLICIES

All bags are subject to searches prior to entering the venue, no exceptions.

Our patron’s safety and security is our top priority. To protect the safety of our patrons, staff and performers you’ll be greeted upon entry by one of our security personnel who will conduct a thorough but speedy check of all bags and purses. Clear plastic tote bags/small backpacks are encouraged!

Pocketbooks/purses and other bags which are not fully viewable (where they are stuffed full with items making it difficult to view everything inside the bag without emptying the bag) may be asked to be returned to the patrons vehicle at the discretion of the security personnel.

During our security screening process, all patrons will be asked to open / unfold large jackets, coats, etc.

The following items are also not allowed inside the venue under any circumstances: firearms, including those carried by off-duty law enforcement; weapons of any kind; sharp items such as knives (including pocket or “Swiss Army”-style knives), multi-tools, screwdrivers and scissors; illegal substances; laser pens; fireworks, or any item that can be deemed potentially harmful, including pepper spray and Mace.

People attempting to bring in the items listed above will be asked to return them to their vehicle which will delay their entrance inside the venue.

These policies are designed to make all of our patrons feel safer at our venues. Any questions on these policies can be directed to info@essexexperience.com or by calling 802-878-4200.

SMOKING

There is no smoking of any substance inside The T-Rex/Double E Performance Center. Smoke is restricted to designated smoking areas located outside The Green. This includes cannabis, e-cigarettes and vaping.

ACCESSIBILITY

There are accessible restrooms and parking.

Please call the box office at 802-878-4200 for accessible tickets or for more information regarding accessibility.

PARKING

The Essex Experience, where The Old Stage, The Green, and The Double E Performance Center are located offers plenty of complimentary, on-site parking adjacent to the venue.

The parking lot entrance is located at 21 Essex Way. We offer handicapped parking in designated areas.

We do not allow any tailgating or barbecuing in our lots, however concessions are available inside the venue prior to the performance through the end of intermission.

Since we are located in a mixed-use residential area, please consider our “good neighbor policy” and do not sound horns when exiting the venue.

The Essex Experience, T-Rex Productions/Double E, and EuroWest Retail Property Holdings are not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles or contents.

VIDEOGRAPHY + PHOTOGRAPHY

We do not allow SLR or DSLR cameras with detachable lenses in the venue without a photo pass and prior written consent of artist management. if you wish to obtain a media/photo pass, please reach out to Brady Kimball, Community Engagement Ambassador at info@essexexperience.com or by calling 802-878-4200. 

By entering an event or program at The Essex Experience, Essex Cinema, and Double E Performance Center, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. 

Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with By entering an event or program at The Essex Experience, Essex Cinema, and Double E Performance Center, and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. 

By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. 

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises. 

AGE RESTRICTIONS

This event is 21+.

BOX OFFICE

Ticketed events can be found on EssexExperience.com. All major credit cards are accepted for phone and online purchases. Cash payments are only accepted in person, via the Box Office, one hour before doors up through the start of the show.

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges, unless a show is canceled. Please direct any questions to info@essexexperience.com or by calling 802-878-4200.

ATM

For your convenience, ATMs are located at the Essex Cinema at 21 Essex Way, #300, in front of the Essex Cinemas and within Hannaford’s Supermarket, at 21 Essex Way, Suite A.

COMMUNITY STATEMENT

Proceeds from our venues are reinvested in the Essex community and non-profit organizations that support the arts, humanities and education in Vermont. We do not tolerate hate speech, bullying, violence, or antagonistic behavior at our venues or on our community pages. We accept and welcome feedback sent to info@essexexperience.com.