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June 7, 2007 - 8:20am

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marye

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A lot of folks here are musicians and play in bands. Here's the place to talk about them. What kind of music you play, upcoming gigs, etc.

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June 22, 2007 - 10:25pm

#361

gary88keys

Joined:
June 13, 2007

e & My Band

If you're in and around LI, NYC, come out and see The Jason Ferguson Project (JFP). We are currently the core of musicians who recently left Halfstep. Check out our website at www.thejfp.com and see what we do. As the elder statesman of the group (Gary on piano and organ) (my first show was Nassau Coliseum March '73), I know if you're a deadhead, you'll really enjoy our shows. I HATE PLAYING MUSIC WHEN NO ONE SHOWS.
June 22, 2007 - 3:36pm

#362

HideMyLiquor

Joined:
June 13, 2007

The Basements / new duo

I joined a four-piece band a few months ago as bassist, and we've performed "Truckin'" at our gigs. The guitarist and I are trying to work "Tennessee Jed" into the lineup. I had an acoustic guitar duo for a couple of years, but my partner moved to Colorado, where his girlfriend lives. We used to play a lot of Dead, including a whole set's worth on the 10th anniversary of the day Jerry died. A few weeks ago, I met a very talented guitarist named Patti Spadaro who has relocated to this area (near Pittsburgh) from California, where she wowed everyone with her chops. Patti heard me playing a few Dead tunes at an informal performance and introduced herself. We decided to pair up and plan to start playing shows next month. 60S2NZ
June 19, 2007 - 10:37am

#363

temple broiler

Joined:
June 18, 2007

Tombstone Bound

I play in a band called Tombstone Bound. We do mostly all originals, just recorded a new tune last night. This is my first post here and I'm not sure if I'm doing it right. Really like the sight so far and looking forward to meeting some folks here.
June 19, 2007 - 9:48am

#364

Lesh-Is-More

Joined:
June 13, 2007

The VW Project - Bucks County, PA

I am a founder and the bass player for The VW Project. The VWP is a 4 piece band that plays primarily JGB material, but alas we cannot ignore the GD material and as such, we do play some Dead tunes. We can be found on the web at www.thevwproject.com or www.myspace.com/thevwproject. Currently we are in rehearsals for the "Splintered Sunlight Family Campout" produced by Who Hill. This is an all day event in Consetoga, PA (Lancaster County) with (in order of appearence) Realitive Matter, The VW Project, Moses Livingston & The Raggamuffins and Splintered Sunlight. There is vending and camping with an acoustic jam around the campfire at the night's end. Music begins at noon on September 8th and addmission is $40 in advacne, $60 day of show. The bands are not getting paid a ton of money and the addmission is to help offset the costs of producing this show. This is the third year for this event and it's a ton of fun! For ticket information please go to www.whohill.net. Oh, and this site rocks!
June 16, 2007 - 12:01pm

#365

robcork

Joined:
June 15, 2007

Rob's original music

Since I'm in the warfrat category, I tend to make music on my own these days, that and a day job make it somewhat perilous to play out and about right now. I'm always interested in new connections so come to my site
robcork.com
My stuff is also available through the iTunes music store as a free podcast here
Use the email link to write me and comment on the tunes if you so desire. Rob
June 14, 2007 - 1:12am

#366

archure

Joined:
June 14, 2007

My Quick load 22k - 80k MIDI Music, cool stuff, rock, new age

Hear my quick to load with dial up, only 22k to 80k MIDI music on the Net at www.archure.net I am formerly from Hollywood 50's -64, Mendocino 64 - 72, Marin 72-78, L.A. CA 79-95 got stuck there potential music deals feel thru, and now in Las Vegas Nevada stuck here since 95 but havin fun for at least a couple of years now, finally. Saw the Other Ones at the Thomas & Mac center in Vegas (good concert place, so is the Sun Coast, saw Tower of Power there, but when Rat Dog played the Palms, I was so broke I couldn't go in, except the let me in before the show just to hang out thanks, but I couldn't afford the music, and I lived across the street, but things are better now. Hear my cool music at www.archure.net Not in a band now, but am listed with Musicians Contact Service on the net and you can contact me at www.archure.net Music for the New Millennium by ARCHURE reg tmrk www.archure.net
June 14, 2007 - 12:18am

#367

kaulu

Joined:
June 13, 2007

deal by dusk

hey now good peoples, dang, this new site is bangin... anyway, thought i'd direct any wandering souls passing through to our little corner of the net. we got a thing going we call deal by dusk. i'm not exactly sure what kind of music it is that we play - but, we humbly cover 'Loser' on our last jammy. any interested parites can listen to it at www.dealbydusk.com or www.myspace.com/dealbydusk mostly playing in soCal this summer, but we'll be hitting the road in the fall. please give us a shout if you're so inclined much aloha, d b d
June 13, 2007 - 10:14pm

#368

GuitarLaZar

Joined:
June 13, 2007

Juba Juba! Denver Band

Please check out Juba Juba! We're from Denver and play the music of the Grateful Dead in our own unique way. If you live in or are visiting Colorado, come to a show and say "hey"! You''ll find our schedule on our web site and myspace page. Hope to see you! Peace, Steve www.jubajubaband.com
June 13, 2007 - 6:07am

#369

chipwithrow

Joined:
June 7, 2007

new songs from my upcoming cd

First of all - Woody, checked out your myspace.com/woodyinthebasement page. Good stuff - like the mando in G minor.I put 4 new songs on myspace.com/chipwithrow last night. They are all on my upcoming CD titled Everyday Things. What you will hear on myspace and on my web site, chipwithrow.com, are the rough mixes. I'm sending them off to Black Dog Studios in Tampa to get mixed and mastered this week. The songs on myspace now are special because they feature the singing debut of my 5-year-old daughter Josie ("Gnu Gnu") and my wife Anna ("Everyday Things" - she does a whistling solo too). My friend Eric Jackson (myspace.com/ericjacksonmusic) plays melodica on "Gnu Gnu" and sings background on "Hello to the Rain." What I do is folk rock with a kids/family twist. My wife is my manager, and we're putting together a whole multi-media concept with activities, educational stuff, merchandise ... I'm a teacher, and a lot of the songs have (I like to think) learning value. My wife thinks Hello to the Rain sounds like a song Weir might sing. I've been told Gnu Gnu sounds like a Phish song - I know I've seen folks grooving to it at my gigs. Also on myspace, scroll down to the comments and check out the cd cover art done by my pal James Hixson. "Got a few wrinkles but that's OK, hang out in the breeze and they'll blow away"
June 12, 2007 - 5:36pm

#370

theoneandonlycorky

Joined:
June 10, 2007

this musical jammin' concept

HEYYYNOWWW--- great stuff- I sincerely hope you all get it together and go to my global spot, http//bandjam.spaces.com this is a place where we can share files of our own music and add more stuff and share back, constantly adding to the jam!! there is no telling what may come from it---- bass from Europe, drums from Africa, Keyboard from Asia, guitar from America--- blend it up, share it and pass it on---- also go to facebook--- the virtual band--- let us hook up

John Perry Barlow

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Me and My Band

A lot of folks here are musicians and play in bands. Here's the place to talk about them. What kind of music you play, upcoming gigs, etc.

a new, original song by Ozark Matt words and music copyright 2017 all rights reserved. Recorded 9.12.2017. Your sacred heart, it burns true I hope he can be with you 17 times I kissed you there 18 rhymes you cursed me here Pluto knows when to leave Chiron stays as he please It's tragic that you had to go I'll Love you more than you will know You can't believe the words you said He really got inside your head Our life we built, you threw away Without him here, you would have stayed An eternal flame can be reborn It can be reshaped, it can be reformed I reach you now in your dreams We're alone to work on things I hold your hand and hear your voice I am here for you whatever the choice

moved here because it's a demo of original work.

Keep Rockin'

This is really an interesting thread wherein some can showcase his/her talent.

The Garcia Project is touring the Pacific Northwest

Hey now family! We will be recreating full Jerry Garcia Band Set lists from 1976-1995. Our tour starts in Seattle, WA and goes down to Santa Cruz, CA. We have a special show on March 8th at Club Fox in Redwood City, with special guest Maria Muldaur, joining me on vocals, to recreate a 1978 JGB show, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Cats Under the Starts tour. Here is our full tour schedule for the Pacific Northwest. After this, we head to the East Coast for some great shows as well. Please keep in touch with us at www.thegarciaproject.com. Gratitude, and much love. Hope to see you at a show. 2018 Pacific Northwest Spring Tour Dates: Feb 27 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern Feb 28 - Portland, OR - Goodfoot Lounge March 1 - Bend, OR - Domino Room March 2 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall March 4 - Winters, CA - Palms Playhouse March 8 - Redwood City, CA - Club Fox w/ Maria Mauldaur March 9 - Santa Cruz, CA - Michaels On Main March 10 - Fairfax, CA - 19 Broadway I spent a lot of nights in a lot of places with the Jerry Garcia Band, and I’m here to say that I really enjoy what The Garcia Project does with those memories. Mik’s guitar and his and Kat’s vocals stir up some very sweet vibes…some times they almost make me feel like I’m back in, say, 1992 at the Warfield. Check ‘em out. — Dennis McNally, former publicist for the Jerry Garcia Band “The Garcia Project was on point with the whole experience and it didn’t seem like a cover band more like a mirrored band…they are just as real as the Jerry Garcia Band. “ – Buffalo FM Review “If you close your eyes, you’ll swear you are at a Jerry Garcia Band show.” – ecoLocal Magazine “In order for a tribute band to be successful, fans need to look at them as the authority on the artist they are emulating. The Garcia Project pulls it off effortlessly. Go see them live …The Garcia Project is the whole package.” – Jim Gilbert, Upstate Live “”Deadicated“ to carrying on the music and vibe of Jerry that so many still carry in their hearts.” – Albany Times Union The Garcia Project faithfully channels and projects the feelings, emotions and music that propelled the Jerry Garcia Band and the fans through many years of musical bliss. It’s about family, soul searching, rejoicing, contemplating, celebrating, seeking truth and loving one another. It’s The Garcia Project. http://www.thegarciaproject.com

Tucson

I play guitar and looking for anyone who wants to play Garcia and other tunes.

check out my my music heads, it's heady!

https://spidermeow1.bandcamp.com/album/hoot

check out my my music heads, it's heady!

https://spidermeow1.bandcamp.com/album/hoot

Musical desert thwarts jams

I live in an area much like every other place I have ever lived - very rural. The music is mostly oldies, MoTown, pseudo blues jams, and country western. Guys that play 100 mph over three chords. I know a lot of local musicians, but it always ends up in Creedence and Mustang Sally. If I could find any other Deadheads to jam with, I would surely do so. I can probably play 2/3? of the GD catalog if I can listen to it and have some bass and drums. Rhythm or lead - I don't care. Not to boast, but I am pretty darn good at it, and SOUND good. I like Alabama Getaway, Althea, One More Saturday Night, and Playin' in the Band, for example. I've done a number of these solo, live, over the past 7 years, but no one ever had any idea of what I was playing. The "acornaxe" refers to a 1973 Guild SC-100 (pictured in profile) with the oak leaves and acorns, that I modded in early '75 after getting some advice and a Hod Rod ceramic magnet kit at the Alembic Store when it was in San Francisco. I added coil splitters and a series switch too (it came with a phase switch). I recently spoke with Rose at Alembic, now in Santa Rosa about "Jerry Tone", and as a result I just got a '65 Fender Dual Showman amp head out of Vermont. I don't "clone" Grateful Dead specifically - I like Jorma and Cippolona too, as well as many, many other bands (like Allman Brothers), but it would be fun to do some Dead Covers because that option is "Dead" around here, in the foothills south of Sacramento. Don't be afraid - I can get a good sound at low volume with a smaller amp, but I do like to have access to the original gear, too. I do get in to Terrapin XR once in a while. Just sayin'.

NW Indiana DeadHeads, show alert!

The Rusted Strings Bandhttps://www.facebook.com/therustedstringsband/ September 29, 2018 at Two Bill's Tap 9201 E 109th Ave, Crown Point In. 8:30pm-12:30am. October 26, 2018 at Duffy's Place 1154 Axe Ave, Valparaiso In. 9-1 December 21, 2018 at Wildrose Brewing 1104 E Main St, Griffith In. 8-11 The Lazy Lightning Band https://www.facebook.com/thelazylightningband/ The Whistle Stop Bar and Grill 206 Lincoln St, Porter In. Every first Saturday each month 8-12 October 6, 2018 November 2, 2018 December 7, 2018

I'm from NW Indiana

I'm from NW Indiana, it wasn't easy finding like minded individuals with the skill set to take on this type of music. Finally came together for me about 3 years ago. I now have 2 bands dedicated to the music of the Grateful Dead. What's real nice, DeadHeads are very supportive of anything Dead related. It's been my most successful musical adventure to date...

Indiana

Hey Mars! Looks like you've got a good thing going up there. I'm in central IN (near Indy). Don't get out much, but sometimes I do get into Indy for a show. Def. hit the Boys in any incarnation wherever they have played around here. It's funny, to quote the bumper sticker "Weir Everywhere". My kids are always amazed that everywhere I go, someone eventually comments on my Grateful Dead shirt. Anything from a parking lot attendant in Nashville IN, to a teacher at Purdue. We really are everywhere! Peace, -Dave

Long Island Folk Rock Jam band

We are located in the Garden City/Mineola part of Long Island,NY and we are acoustic guitars, flute and piano. We do some dead, Dylan, Beatles, Robert Hunter, original and an assortment of others. We play for fun but we do gigs once in a while at bars and for parties. I'm also looking to work on a cd of originals and a few obscure covers. My email is nycshel@aol.com if your interested in being part of what we do or if you want us to play in your area or at a party. We could use some percussion and a bass player (maybe even a lead guitar) but open to anything interesting. NYCshel@aol.com. Leave me your name and if you want to play with us, where you live and age. And though we are a fun band we are looking for some commitment (mostly we practice on Monday nights)

gr8FLdüde & frenz - letting it rock in Atlanta, GA since 2007 !

Hey now! gr8FLdüde & frenz was formed in 2007 and has been performing throughout Georgia and Alabama on a regular basis ever since. Consisting mostly of veteran musicians from the Atlanta jam-band scene, the band has become well-known for performing both on festival stages and "an evening with..." format consisting of two long sets per show from a repertoire of well over 100 original compositions and cover songs (mainly comprised of Dead, Garcia and classic rock tunes). gr8FLdüde & frenz is the only band to perform at each and every one of the 11 annual Jerry Day ATL celebrations. Check out our FB page where you can view some of our live performance videos from many gigs over the past 11+ years and stay in touch with what's happening on the DeadHead scene in Georgia as we are tightly connected with all of the Dead cover bands in the state. peace, Lewis Newmark, bandleader gr8FLdüde & frenz www.facebook.com/gr8fuldude

The Promised Land - The Grateful Dead Hebrew Language Project

Hi,This is my band. You're welcome to listen, download and share. Peace from The Promised Land. Info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Promised_Land_(Sagol_59_album) Music: https://thepromisedland1.bandcamp.com/ (-:

Jamming in Grass Valley?

Anyone in the Grass Valley area up for some GD jamming? I'm not anywhere near pro level - just for fun. Right now it's just me on guitar and a friend on bass, but we could really use another guitar, some drums, maybe keyboards. Again, just for fun.

New Tribe 7" Elevator/Light One Candle early Dead vibe

Hi Folks,We're a psychedelic rock/cosmic american band from TX/OK with a new single out on 7" vinyl/digital. It's been a long strange trip of 25 years but we're stoked to be making the music we are now. Should appeal to fans of earlier Dead and the early 70s stuff. We play around TX and OK and further afield. Come on out and join us and join the Tribe. You can stream the new single and learn more here: http://newtribesounds.space/index.php/elevatorlightonecandlelitepromo/ Preorder the vinyl here: https://thenewtribe.bandcamp.com

Sacramento musicians wanted for jamming

I am interested in meeting Sacramento, CA area deadheads who are musicians and are interested in informal jamming. I have been playing electric/acoustic 6-string guitar with a little pedal steel for the past 12 years and frequently play outdoors in Freedom Park on Saturdays with a portable battery-operated rig. I'm no professional, but after 12 years how bad could I be? Contact me and maybe we can jam. Walter

The Electrix

The Electrix is a group of accomplished musicians, each with a lifetime of diverse experience in the music field.

The Electrix are known as one of the leading jam bands in New York, covering all of Long Island, Brooklyn, Queens, NYC and more, performing their renditions of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers classics, other related genres of music, and original compositions.
The Electrix weave in and out of intense jams with an incredible amount of enthusiasm and feeling, adding their own interpretation and style.

The Electrix have had the opportunity to share the stage and perform together with such notables as the late drummer Levon Helm {The Band}, the late fiddle player Vassar Clements {Old & in the Way}, pedal steel guitarist Buddy Cage {The New Riders of the Purple Sage}.
The Electrix have opened for The New Riders of the Purple Sage, The David Nelson Band, Railroad Earth, The Robbie Krieger Band, Commander Cody and have been involved in shows with Jorma Kaukonen, Peter Rowan, Umphry's McGee, David Gans and the late Dick Latvala.
Formed in 1995, The Electrix have established themselves with repeat performances in some of the most popular and biggest festivals such as The Great South Bay Music Festival, The Oysterfest, The Riverhead Blues Festival, Bradstock, Cedar Beach Music Festival, Dead Of Winter Show, Jerry Jam, Alive after Five and have played in a wide variety of venues - 89 North, Brickhouse Brewery, Vail-Leavitt Music Hall, BB King's, Sunset Grill, KJ Farrell's, Teddy's, Sullivan Hall, Uncle Mike's, Bitter End, Grand Victory, Knitting Factory, American Beauty, Arlene's Grocery
and many more all over the Long Island and NYC areas,
and Mexicali Live in New Jersey.
The Electrix also perform as The Acoustix, a bluegrass acoustic trio version of the band.
www.theelectrix.com
https://www.reverbnation.com/theelectrix?profile_view_source=header_ico…

Seeking to sing harmony with guitar player / band in CT

Hi All,

I'm looking for a Connecticut based Grateful Dead Guitar player/singer or band to harmonize with on songs such as:

High Time
Lady with a Fan
Brokedown Palace
Box of Rain
Black Muddy River
Attics of My Life
Black Throated Wind
Doin' That Rag
Crazy Fingers
We Can Run
Unbroken Chain
Ship of Fools
Me and Bobby McGee
Peggy-O
Here Comes Sunshine
Dire Wolf
Monkey and the Engineer
It Must have Been the Roses
The Music Never Stopped

.....as well as all the standards.

Large practice space available.

Diane
dmarie@snet.net

Grateful Dead Latin Style

Hi all, I am latin percussionist and Lifelong Deadhead. I am planning to launch an equity crowdfund for a Latin Jazz Grateful Dead Tribute project called "The Latin Dead" but first reaching out to the Dead community in case there was some interested investors looking to take the ride and help us thrive! I have a detailed business plan I can provide for any serious inquiries. Please feel free to message me directly here or via email at... latindeadmusic@gmail.com

Thanks, Brenden

Music Heads

Check Out My My Music Heads, It's Heady!
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Acid Rain Light Show

I do all analogue, '60s style psychedelic light shows. My last couple of gigs have been in Victoria, British Columbia with Dead tribute band Canadian Beauty.
No HTML tags allowed so search YouTube for:
Acid Rain Light Show Jack Straw
Acid Rain Light Show Eyes Of The World
Acid Rain Light Show Wharf Rat
All from September 29, 2018, and then search:
Acid Rain Light Show Dead Of Winter Feel Like A Stranger
Acid Rain Light Show Dead Of Winter Ship Of Fools
Acid Rain Light Show Dead Of Winter Casey Jones
All from February 29, 2020. Just before lock-down!
There are others but you should be able to find them there on YouTibe

This is a little different…

This is a little different than what's usually put here, but I'm looking for bluegrass musicians or people knowledgeable about bluegrass who would be willing to do a quick interview via zoom. I'm a student working on a project talking specifically about the banjo but also about bluegrass music generally, and as part of it I'm conducting a bunch of interviews with musicians, instrument builders, professors, and music lovers. The end product is gonna be a multimedia thing that will include some video stuff, some written stuff, some photography stuff, and maybe some other stuff who knows. If you'd be interested in doing an interview, know someone who would be interested, or have anything else you wanna tell/ask me about please feel free to PM me or comment on this

Calmwater

Hey!

Check out this album:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_Ivxlp3upg&t=3s

It's my band called CALMWATER.
Pretty chilled and lazy music ;)

Peace!

Keys wanted in Chester / Southern, NH - Roots, Rock, Reggae

Hey Now.. We are a a rock and roll trio from Southern NH called The Bulkheadz.. (guitar/mando, guitar/bass, drums)
We are looking to add an EXPERIENCED keyboardist to our sound.
Someone who...
- has experience playing live in a band setting..
- can read music, understand music theory/language
- can improv/jam.. be able to follow along easily with others, "pick it up" quick

We’re all in our 50-60 somethings.. families, jobs, etc.. we do this for fun.
We typically gig about once a month…2-3 sets of mixed classic rock and 'dance' rock across many different artists from the 60’s to today! We are always coming up with some obscure tunes to cover.
We try to practice once a week.

We’ll have a rehearsal/“jam” session.
You come sit in with us and we run the list below from our current rotation. Please know the music, be able to improv to the music, and take solos anywhere in the music. We need someone with finesse.. dynamics! Vocals are always a plus!
Eventually, we will expand into other interesting keyboard and piano tunes... These are just tunes to get us going for now.

Thanks for listening..
The Bulkheadz (with a z)

Audition/jam tunes:

American Band
And It Stoned Me
Atlantic City
Call Me the Breeze
Come Together
Harder They Come
Hey Pocky Way
Stop Dragging My Heart Around
I Shot The Sheriff (reggae feel)
I’m Your Captain / Closer to Home
Jack Straw / GD
Love Her Madly
Mama Dont Dance
Mama Told Me Not to Come
Ophelia

Thanks,
Rob
Bulkheadz.com
603-401-5260

Can someone lay some music to my Poem?

And not steal it? I got it written in one of my note books. I accidentally took way too much LSD and wrote this or rather recorded it because the ink kept running off the paper into my lap and onto the ground.

If You Find Him

If you find him he will regale to you tales of wonder and far off lands.
There will be no bargains nor demands.
He'll ask not of you a single penny or one thin dime.
Only your company and the suspension of time.

When you find him you will know.
He'll be draped from head to his toes.
Arrayed in only the finest of robes.
The span of his existence no one knows.