Remembering Bob Weir: A Look at his Incredible Touring History in Maine

The rock world has sadly lost another legend, and this is a big one.

Bob Weir, the co-founder of one of the most iconic bands ever, the Grateful Dead, has passed away from complications due to his battle with cancer. He was 78.

Many called Weir the true heart and soul of the band—the straight man who kept the Dead going through thick and thin for decades. And even after Jerry Garcia passed away in 1995, Weir kept the Dead’s music alive through other projects like RatDog, Further, and his latest project, Dead & Co.

Bob Weir's Rock Legacy is Incredible

Weir’s influence on rock ’n’ roll is impossible to quantify. From writing some of the most iconic Dead songs to his wonderful personality, Weir will always have a rightful place in the pantheon of rock gods.

Fortunately for Weir fans in Maine, his talent was on display here quite often. Whether it was with the Dead or one of his other projects, Weir was never one to skip out on playing a show in the Pine Tree State.

How Many Times did Bob Weir Play in Maine?

From 1971 to 2019, Weir played in Maine an incredible 30 times. Below is a closer look at every show he played here, including every tour he was on, courtesy of our friends over at setlist.fm.

With Grateful Dead

April 22, 1971 - Bangor Auditorium, Bangor
The very first Dead show in Maine. I can't imagine what that must have been like.

May 13, 1977 - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland 
The first of many trips to Maine biggest city.

Sept 2, 1979 - Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
The Dead's first trip to the State Capital came in late '79.

May 11, 1980 - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
The Dead kicked off their Maine touring in the 1980s with a trip back to Portland.

Sept 6, 1980 - Lewiston Fairgrounds, Lewiston 
I can't even imagine what it must have been seeing the Dead at the fairgrounds.

Sept 17, 1982 - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
The band's only trip to Maine in 1982 was back to the Civic Center.

April 19, 1983 - Alfond Arena, Orono 
The UMaine students caught a good one here. This must have been a killer of a time.

Oct 18, 1983 - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
Hey, another trip to Portland. Shocker!

Oct 11 & 12, 1984 - Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
Now we are getting into the doubles. The first one in Maine occurred in Augusta.

March 31 & April 1, 1985 - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
This would be the first double in Portland, but not the last.

March 27 & 28, 1986 - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
This would be the final double in Portland.

July 2 & 3 - Oxford Plains Speedway, Oxford
These two legendary performances would be the final Dead shows in Maine.

READ MORE: The Time The Dead Played in Oxford

Bob Weir’s Maine Touring History (Not with the Grateful Dead)

July 28, 1991 - Bob Weir - Old Orchard Beach Ballpark, Old Orchard Beach 

Weir's first solo gig in Miane would be at the legendary Ballpark in OOB.

Aug 22, 1995 - Ratdog - State Theatre, Portland
Weir's band Ratdog's first show in Maine was at the iconic State Theater, a place he would get used t playing in.

July 8, 1996 - Ratdog - Old Orchard Beach Ballpark, Old Orchard Beach
Ratdog rolled up in support of the Further Festival.

March 26, 1998 - Ratdog - State Theatre, Portland
Get ready for a serious run at the State Theater

Nov 21, 1998 - Ratdog - State Theatre, Portland
Oh, we are just getting started.

April 19, 2000 - Bob Weir - State Theatre, Portland
Did I mention he played the State a lot?

Nov 14, 2000 - Ratdog - State Theatre, Portland
Hey, look, it's the State Theater again!

Sept 30, 2001 - Ratdog - State Theatre, Portland
I swear, I'm not making this up. 

Sept 29, 2002 - Ratdog - State Theatre, Portland
Thank you, sir, can I have another?

March 24, 2004 - Ratdog - State Theatre, Portland
The final trip to the State Theatre...well, for now.

Aug 10, 2008 - Ratdog - Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds - Ossipee 
Ratdog was there in support of the Up North Music Festival

July 4, 2010 - Furthur  - Oxford Plains Speedway, Oxford 
Weir's Furthur was there in support of the Nateva Festival.

Nov 4, 2011 - Furthur - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland 
Furthur played Portland during its 2011 Tour.

May 1, 2012 - Bob Weir - State Theatre, Portland
Hey, we are back at the State Theatre.

Feb 26, 2014 - Ratdog - State Theatre, Porltand
This would be Ratdog's final show at the State.

Mar 9, 2019 - Bob Weir and the Wolf Brothers - State Theatre, Portland
This would be Weir's final show in Maine.

Now that is a legacy of shows. Boy, was Maine very fortuante.

Rest easy now, Bob. Your incredible watch has ended

"I may be going to hell in a bucket, baby, but at least I’m enjoying the ride."