Tonight y’all!! Come to @vtciderlab and see some tunes!!
Don’t miss this!!
6-9pm Tickets in bio 🎟️
Come share some ciders and tunes with @zachnugent & friends!
Friday morning coffee ☕️ and acoustic dead jams!!!
What are some of your favorite acoustic Grateful Dead or JGB tunes???❓
Here’s a jamming version of Cassidy by @zachnugent & @deadsetzn
Let us know some of your favorites!!❓
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7/28/24 at @theecologycenter in San Juan Capistrano, CA
@theecologycenter + @goldenroadpresents + @musicneverstopped Presents
⚡️Electric on the Farm⚡️
7/28/24
How Sweet it is
That’s what love will make you do
Catfish John
Reuben & Cherise
Sugaree
Deal
Let it Rock
Gomorrah
They Love Each Other
Harder they Come
Dear Prudence
Mission in the Rain
Cats Down Under the Stars
Friend of the Devil
Don’t Let Go
Guitar - Zach Nugent @zachnugent
Drum Kit - Rodney Newman @liteninrod
Bass - Dan Horne @danhhorne
Keys - Jon Gold @jongo44
Vocals - Sunshine (Garcia) Becker @sunbecker
Vocals - Emerson Rose @emersonrosemusic_
Special thanks to @shakedownstringband for opening up and kicking off the day! 🤘
👉Follow @goldenroadpresents to stay tuned on upcoming events!
🎸 Zach Nugent's Dead Set
▸ Date: Wednesday April 1st & 2nd
▸ Time: Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM
▸ Location: Waterbury, VT
🔞 AGE REQUIREMENT
21+ (Minors permitted with accompanying adult)
🎤 ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dead Set is more than just a cover band; they are an extraordinary ensemble that brings the Grateful Dead's timeless music to life with remarkable precision and passion.
Led by the incomparable Zach Nugent, Dead Set's uncanny ability to channel the spirit of Jerry Garcia is nothing short of astounding. Nugent's virtuosic guitar work captures Garcia's essence, enchanting audiences with spellbinding solos and breathtaking improvisations. The band's tight-knit chemistry and unwavering dedication ensure that every note resonates with the same magic that made the Grateful Dead legendary.
Experience a musical journey like no other as Dead Set transports you through the ethereal realms of the Dead's extensive catalog. From the cosmic explorations of "Dark Star" to the uplifting anthems of "Sugar Magnolia," every song is delivered with unwavering authenticity and a contagious enthusiasm that will leave you dancing and singing along all night long. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary celebration of Jerry Garcia's enduring legacy. Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind experience that will ignite your soul and create memories to last a lifetime.
🏡 THE ZENBARN EXPERIENCE
An intimate live-music venue inside a beautifully restored Vermont barn—great sound, close connection to the artists, and a room full of good people.
🍔 FOOD + DRINK
Elevated comfort food, craft beer, cocktails, and thoughtful zero-proof options.
🌿 SHOW PERK
Bring your ticket to Zenbarn Farms Dispensary and receive 10% off your purchase the day of the show.
We are excited to announce that @zachnugent will return to the farm and be joining us on April 5, 2026 for Sunshine Daydream 2026!!
Zach is based in Vermont and currently plays with his band @deadsetzn ⚡️💀 Zach also spent some years playing lead guitar with JGB w/ Melvin Seals!
He’s always up for shredding some JGB or Grateful Dead (Electric & Acoustic) and has played several shows with us now at The Ecology Center and we look forward to having him back out on the West Coast!!
🎟️Ticketing info on sale next week + announcements of additional artists! Follow @goldenroadpresents for information.
@zachnugent@theecologycenter@farmfamilyband@goldenroadpresents
✨ DEAD SET • NEW YEAR’S RUN ANNOUNCEMENT ✨
Alright friends… it’s time to really put the pedal to the metal. I’ve been so excited to push through the fall and jump into December mode, and this run means the world to me. So here we go.
We’re closing out 2025 with a three-show New Year’s run in some of the most meaningful rooms of my life:
📅 December 27 — Chubb Theatre • Concord, NH
📅 December 28 — The Cabot • Beverly, MA
🎆 December 31 — Capital Center for the Arts • Greensboro, VT
Growing up, these were the kinds of venues where I first fell in love with live music. Being able to come back as a performer, with this band, for these shows, hits me right in the heart. It’s mushy, I know… but it’s true. These rooms helped raise me as a musician, and getting to celebrate the New Year in the Northeast once again feels absolutely perfect.
We’re especially excited to share the New Year’s Eve poster, beautifully designed by Jack Thornbury. The vintage motif absolutely nails the vibe for this show, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.
If you’ve been thinking about catching Dead Set before the year closes… this is the time. Let’s make these rooms shake.
🎟 Tickets + all info at: zachnugent.com
Portland, ME! we’re coming in hot for this one. Been thinking about this room and grinning because I already know how good it’s gonna feel to stretch out in there with all of you again. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to grab tickets this is it. I promise you don’t want to be the person hearing about this show from your friends who did go.
We’ve been cooking up some deep grooves and a couple of hair-raising left turns too. Classic Deadhead territory and then some. Come get weird with us. Bring your friends, bring someone who doesn’t even know they’re a Deadhead yet.
Tickets here: https://bit.ly/ZNPHOME
See you February 7, and let’s make this one of those nights everybody talks about for way too long afterward. 🌹🔥
🎃👻✨ Halloween with Zach Nugent’s Dead Set ✨👻🎃
We’re thrilled to announce a very special Halloween show on Friday, October 31st, 2025 at The Auditorium at NMHS in Northfield, VT. Doors open after the candy haul, and the music starts rolling at 8:00 PM sharp, so come in costume, swing by after trick-or-treating, and let’s make this a night to remember.
This one’s close to the heart. Proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to benefit the school. That means when you grab your tickets, you’re not just supporting live music, you’re investing in the community and helping to keep the arts alive for the next generation.
What’s in store?
🌹 Authentic Grateful Dead gear on stage for that true magic.
🌹 A setlist with a few “once in a blue moon” GD songs you don’t often get to hear.
🌹 That undeniable Halloween energy, because Dead shows on this night are always something extra special.
Costumes, dancing, community, and the timeless music we all love. We can’t wait to share this one with you.
🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/SCARYVT 🎟️
Grab yours early. This one’s going to be a treat (no tricks). Every ticket sold supports the school, the scene, and live music itself.
Let’s turn Northfield into our own little Grateful gathering this Halloween. 🕸️💀🌙
🎶 Ogunquit, Maine – October 4th! 🎶
We’re bringing Zach Nugent’s Dead Set to the Levitt Theatre, a truly special and historic venue by the sea. This room has hosted generations of music, movies, and magic…and on October 4th, we’ll be filling it with the timeless spirit of the Grateful Dead. 🌊✨
This place has a vibe all its own. Old wood, big stories, right by the ocean. It feels like every note carries a little extra weight in there. I can’t wait to share that with you.
🎟️ Tickets are moving fast—grab yours now at zachnugent.com
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🔥 TICKET GIVEAWAY! 🔥
Want to win a pair of tickets? Here’s how: 1. Like and share this post 2. Tag a friend you’d bring to the show 3. Answer this piece of Nugent/Dead lore in the comments ⬇️
Trivia Question:
Dead Set has covered two full Grateful Dead studio albums start to finish during a single show before. Do you know which albums they were?
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🌹 Join us October 4th at the Levitt Theatre in Ogunquit, Maine. Let’s make the walls shake with music, love, and community.
🎟️ Tickets: zachnugent.com
I’ve dreamed of a Scott Walker guitar for a long time.
This one is finally making its way to me. No idea what it’s gonna sound like, but I’ve got a feeling it’s gonna change a few things. Endless thanks to Scott for building this beauty and for believing in welcoming me to the family. I’ll try not to just stare at it.
Still catching my breath after a Friday night a month ago in Nashua with Dead Set. Been meaning to post, but honestly… we’ve just been floating. That one’s gonna live in my bones for a while.
Getting to play Jerry Garcia’s Alligator 🐊 and Bob Weir’s Black Knife once again—courtesy of the incredible folks at Grateful Guitars Foundation—was beyond surreal. Felt like standing in the middle of a lightning storm with a smile on my face.
And yeah… I did match my shoes to Alligator. You know I had to. 👟😎
One of the biggest highlights for me was playing She Belongs to Me on Alligator. Bob Dylan’s tune, on Jerry’s Strat, with that band, in that room… I don’t even know how to describe it. It just felt right.
Thank you to everyone who showed up and lit that place up. What a night. If you were there—do you have a favorite moment? Something that hit you just right? I’d love to hear about it.
Massive gratitude to Grateful Guitars for keeping these instruments alive and in motion. And to Jerry and Bobby… thank you for showing us the way.
More soon. Stay weird. 💀🌹
📸: Arlene Brown
#DeadSet #GratefulGuitars #Alligator #BlackKnife #SheBelongsToMe #NashuaNights #StillFloating
