Detroit Lightning - 70s Night

TICKETS

$17-20 

THREE SHOW PACKAGE: $49 (includes commemorative poster)

CLICK THE "OTHER ASSOCIATED EVENTS" DROP DOWN TO GET THE THREE SHOW PACKAGE

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jan 10, 10 am

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VENUE THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING CO. (INSIDE)

ALCOHOL: Yes, beer sold on site

SEATING: Yes, there is some seating indoors

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Drink, no - Food, yes

PARKING: Yes

ADA: Yes

DETROIT LIGHTNING

During their Bridge residency in Winter '25, Detroit Lightning will focus each of the three shows on a different decade of the Grateful Dead's legendary 30-year career.

The Dead in the 1960's were a primordial, psychedelic unit, honing their craft and defining their identity with songs that melted into seemingly endless jams. 

In the 1970's, the Dead became a more refined unit, adding jazz and funk into their canon of influences and releasing groovy, song-oriented albums that put them toe-to-toe with their disco-dwelling contemporaries.

In the 1980's, their massive growth in popularity forced them to tour exclusively in the largest venues, and the stadium anthem became a totem of a Grateful Dead concert. 

Detroit Lightning will approach each era with their signature enthusiasm and playful sense of exploration. We can't wait to share these nights at the Bridge with you! Celebrating over a decade of captivating New Mexico's Deadheads and music enthusiasts alike, Detroit Lightning emanates from a nostalgic spark, offering an authentic tribute to the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. With rich three-part harmonies, expansive improvisations, and a rock-solid rhythmic foundation, the band delivers a true Grateful Dead experience infused with their own fresh, distinctive flair.

Ben Wright's (guitar) interpretation of Garcia's iconic solos brings a new dimension while honoring the essence of Jerry's tone. Josh Martin (bass) channels the Phil sound with a funky edge, adding a grounded groove to the mix. Paul "Feathericci" Groetzinger (drums) expertly captures the Dead's double-drummer essence, infusing it with his own infectious, funky drive. Kevin Zoerning (keys) skillfully navigates through the Dead's vast keyboard repertoire, blending elements of jazz, classical, and a hint of every musical genre imaginable.

Beyond their collaboration in Detroit Lightning, these seasoned musicians have graced New Mexico stages for years, contributing to various bands including D Numbers, Boris and the Saltlicks, David Berkeley, Joe West, Mary & Mars, and The Circus Luminous Orchestra.