Phil Lesh and Bob Weir will perform together in the new group Furthur this September. The Dead members will lead an ensemble that includes RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, RatDog drummer Jay Lane, Dark Star Orchestra guitarist John Kadlecik and Duo drummer Joe Russo. The band will play three gigs at Oakland, CAs The Fox Theater from September 18-20.

Chimenti has toured as a member of The Dead/Other Ones since 2002, while Russo spent a summer opening for Lesh in 2006 as a member of Trey Anastasios solo band. Lesh also played with Russo as part of the 2006 Bonnaroo SuperJam.