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Trouble Ahead
- Chicago, IL
- Grateful Dead Tribute Band
- Travels up to 150 miles
- $1000 - $5000
Overview
Trouble Ahead is a Grateful Dead inspired group of seasoned Chicago-area musicians who blend harmonies, chord voicing and improvisation to offer faithful renditions of classic Dead tunes - bringing the Dead to life.
3 Reviews

I hired Trouble Ahead to play my birthday party and Wow were they Amazing!!!! I have heard a lot of Dead cover bands, and Trouble Ahead is the real deal!!! Could not have been happier with their talent, professionalism, and the amazing experience they provided for myself and all of my guests!! Two thumbs up!!!!!!!
Grateful Dead Tribute Band
Response from Trouble Ahead:
Thanks, Michael. We had a blast too. ☮️

Trouble Ahead always draws a good crowd of people and are easy to work with.
Grateful Dead Tribute Band
Response from Trouble Ahead:
Thanks, Natalie! Always a pleasure...

I booked these guys as part of my Dead Fest earlier in April. From the moment they entered the building, they were extremely professional, really knew what they were doing as far as setting up and tearing down, and were really well accustomed to a hectic festival type show. Anyone who books this band will be absolutely impressed and glad they did.
Grateful Dead Tribute Band
Response from Trouble Ahead:
Thanks, Freedom. ☮️
Booking Info
Price Range: $1000 - $5000
Gig Length: 90 - 180 minutes
What to Expect
Trouble Ahead is a Grateful Dead inspired group of seasoned Chicago-area musicians who blend harmonies, chord voicing and improvisation to offer faithful renditions of classic Dead tunes - bringing the Dead to life.
With a focus on tight harmonies and controlled jams, Trouble Ahead takes the crowd through a full array of the vast and iconic catalog of Americana music that is the Grateful Dead. Dancing and swaying is a common side effect (twirling is optional)...
About
Trouble Ahead is a Grateful Dead inspired group of seasoned Chicago-area musicians who blend harmonies, chord voicing and improvisation to offer faithful renditions of classic Dead tunes - bringing the Dead to life.
Set List
Like all good Grateful Dead shows the sets are "Forrest Gump / Box of Chocolate" style... you never know what you are going to get! That being said here are a couple of recent sets. Trouble Ahead is happy to work with the client/venue for special events like weddings, parties and corporate events to make sure you hear your favorite song...
SET 1
Beat It On Down The Line
Brown Eyed Women
Cassidy
Next Time You See Me
Althea
Tough Mama
Eyes Of The World
Minglewood Blues
Hey Pocky Way
Help On The Way/Slipknot >
Franklin’s Tower
Set 2
Alabama Getaway
Jack Straw
Me and My Uncle
Mexicali Blues
Ramble On Rose
Waiting For A Miracle
Cumberland Blues
Friend of The Devil
Big River
Big Boss Man
Playing In The Band
Influences & Inspiration
All things Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, etc...