Prompt: Write a warm, engaging news report exploring how Don Was influenced the later sound of the Grateful Dead through his work with Bob Weir, including his role in Dead & Company and the Wolf Bros. Draw on the idea that Was connected Weir with John Mayer and helped shape a more intimate, restrained approach to the Dead’s material. Finish with a snapshot of Connecticut tribute concerts honoring Bob Weir, tying in how Was’s collaborations continue to resonate in live music communities.