Dead and Company

Band recently announced this will be its last run together.

Guitarist Bob Weir says band will launch one more trek next year.

First stop of the trek featured first-time performances of Traffic's "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and the Beatles' "Hey Jude."

Rocker shoots down rumors that the band's summer tour will be its last.

Band will play 20 shows in June and July.

Playing in the Sand had been scheduled to kick off Jan. 7 in Cancun, Mexico.

Drummer won't appear at upcoming shows in Cancun, Mexico, citing personal health concerns.

It had been 19 months since the band's last show.

Massive itinerary includes three consecutive nights at the Hollywood Bowl.

Band will play two-night stands in three cities.