The Garcia Project (Jerry Garcia Band Tribute or Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band) recreated this classic Jerry Garcia Band show:
5/31/83 Roseland Ballroom, New York City, NY
SET I:
Rhapsody In Red
They Love Each Other
That’s What Love Will Make You Do
Valerie
How Sweet It Is
Run For The Roses
SET II:
The Harder They Come
Mission In The Rain
Mississippi Moon
Tangled Up In Blue
Gomorrah
Deal
E: Midnight Moonlight
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The Garcia Project, Dan Crea (Bass), Kat Walkerson (Vocals) Mik Bondy (Guitar, Vocals), Bobby Belanger (Drums), Greg Marshall (Keyboards), Davis Thurston (Sound)
At this sold out performance, The Garcia Project (a Jerry Garcia Band cover band / tribute band) performed a very special Jerry Garcia Band show, taken from the recent official release “Jerry Garcia Band – GarciaLive Vol. 7: 11/8/76 ”
Check out some background info and order the official release off this classic Jerry Garcia Band show: http://jerrygarcia.shop.musictoday.com/Product.aspx?cp=640&pc=JYCD61
Set One:
“The Way You Do the Things You Do” (Smokey Robinson, Bobby Rogers)
“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” (Bob Dylan)
“After Midnight” (J. J. Cale)
“Who Was John?” (traditional)
“Mission in the Rain” (Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter)
“Stir It Up” (Bob Marley)
“Midnight Moonlight” (Peter Rowan)
Set Two:
“Tore Up over You” (Hank Ballard)
“Friend of the Devil” (Garcia, John Dawson, Hunter)
“Don’t Let Go” (Jesse Stone)
“Strange Man” (Dorothy Love Coates)
“Stop That Train” (Peter Tosh)
“Ride Mighty High” (Dave Crawford)
Filler:
“Mystery Train” (Junior Parker)
Listen Here:
Also, The Jerry Garcia Foundation made a generous donation of two of Jerry Garcia’s artwork prints, which are framed and up for auction to benefit the Historic Memorial Hall, here (The auction will run until Sep 22, 2016):
California Mission by Grateful Dead Guitar Legend, Jerry Garcia – Link: Click here
Wisteria by Grateful Dead Guitar Legend, Jerry Garcia – Link: Click here
MORE FALL TOUR DATES:
Sept. 16 STADIUM THEATRE • Woonsocket, RI
Sept. 24 ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE • Rochester, NH
Sept. 30 THE MADISON THEATER • Albany, NY
Oct. 15 Oneonta Theatre • Oneonta, NY
Oct. 21 BICKFORD THEATRE • Morristown, NJ
Oct. 22 THE ACOUSTIC • Bridgeport, CT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 – The Jerry Garcia Foundation in conjunction with The Garcia Project are raising funds for the Historic Memorial Hall in Wilmington, VT
Wilmington, VT – The Jerry Garcia Foundation is donating two limited-edition prints of Jerry Garcia’s artwork to the Historic Memorial Hall, Wilmington, VT. The hall will be auctioning off these limited-edition prints starting September 8, 2016 at the event hosted by THE GARCIA PROJECT. The full proceeds from the auction will go towards restoration projects of the historic hall.
Bids for the fine art can be placed online when the auction goes live on 9-8-16 and continue until 9-22-16. The pieces can be seen online at:
California Mission by Grateful Dead Guitar Legend, Jerry Garcia – Link: Click here
Wisteria by Grateful Dead Guitar Legend, Jerry Garcia – Link: Click here
The Garcia Project, in conjunction with The Jerry Garcia Foundation, is presenting a very special full, classic Jerry Garcia Band show in its entirety at The Historic Memorial Hall in Wilmington, VT on September 10th, 2016. The art will be framed and on exhibit at The Garcia Project’s event on September 10, 2016. Tickets for this event are on sale online now at: goo.gl/zOnd1I
BUY TICKETS NOWAbout The Jerry Garcia Foundation
The Jerry Garcia Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, serves to support meaningful causes through the beauty of art and music.The Foundation was established in 2015 as an expression of gratitude, by family members, Manasha and Keelin Garcia, in honor of musician, artist, and visionary, Jerry Garcia.
“Staying true to Jerry’s values, we embrace the idea that music and art bring great healing to the world.”
The Mission: The Jerry Garcia Foundation supports artistic, environmental and humanitarian causes. To realize the mission, grants are provided to vetted 501c3 nonprofits in good standing with the IRS. The Foundation engages artists and musicians who wish to share their gifts for the benefit of the greater good.
All board members donate their services as volunteers. Net proceeds benefit the causes supported by the Foundation.
About The Garcia Project:
Mik Bondy formed The Garcia Project in October 2010. His inspiration came from his love for the music of The Jerry Garcia Band and his desire to perform the music authentically. He constructed two Jerry Garcia style guitars that mimic the sounds and tones from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, along with amps and speakers that replicate Jerry Garcia’s sound. In 2011 Kat Walkerson joined the band and elevated the vocals in the band. With her beautiful, soulful voice, her and Bondy’s vocal duets are becoming something of legend. The band also features Bobby Belanger on drums, Dan Crea on bass guitar and Greg Marshall on keyboards. All of the members strive to emulate the vocal stylings, sounds, playing style and feel of any given era of The Jerry Garcia Band. Some have said that The Garcia Project is the “Dark Star Orchestra” of Jerry Garcia Band music.
With classic Jerry Garcia Band arrangements of “Second That Emotion”, “How Sweet It Is”, “Catfish John” and more, the band caters to mainstream audiences and family, as well as capturing the hearts of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band fans. “If you close your eyes you’ll swear you are at a Jerry Garcia Band Show” was penned in an early review of the band and is echoed by many new fans at each show. This is not just a tribute band, but a great band in it’s own rite, with incredible chemistry and musicianship.
Melvin Seals, keyboardist of The Jerry Garcia Band has performed with The Garcia Project many times. Kat Walkerson was chosen to perform a few shows signing with Melvin Seals and JGB before she joined The Garcia Project. –
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.
“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
More About Historic Memorial Hall
A list of America’s most important works of architecture would include a number of important buildings by the turn-of-the-century firm of McKim, Mead and White, These would be found in New York, Washington and Boston: Columbia University; the National War College; the White House; the Boston Public Library; and Symphony Hall. Completed in 1902, The list would also include Wilmington VT’s Historic Memorial Hall.
Friends of Historic Memorial Hall is a 501(c)(3), whose function is to raise funding for the hall and to promote quality and affordable arts and entertainment throughout Southern Vermont.
7/26/81 Keystone, Berkeley, CA
April Fools Opener:
Get Down On It
SET I:
The Way You Do The Things You Do
Catfish John
Tough Mama
Mississippi Moon
Don’t Let Go
Tangled Up In Blue
SET II:
Roadrunner
Second That Emotion
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Lonesome And A Long Way From Home
Dear Prudence
Midnight Moonlight
Filler:
BreadBox
Deal
Listen for free here:
Some photos by photographer: Susan J Weiand: www.susanjweiand.com/rockpics
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This show was a very special recreation of The Jerry Garcia Band’s show on 3/6/76 at Moore’s Egyptian Theater, Seattle, WA, containing a few debut or rare cuts, at an “almost” sold out show at Bob Weir’s legendary Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley CA. Take a listen below and see some photos from the night.
Recreation of:
3/6/76 Moore’s Egyptian Theater, Seattle, WA
Set I:
Tore Up Over You
Catfish John
Russian Lullaby
They Love Each Other
Mystery Train
Who Was John
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
Lonesome And A Long Way From Home
Set II:
The Harder They Come
Friend Of The Devil
After Midnight
Mystery Train
Moonlight Mile
Strange Man
I Want To Tell You>
My Sisters And Brothers
How Sweet It Is
Encore (Not from 3/6/76) That’s What Love Will Make You Do
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11/28/15 The Acoustic, Bridgeport, CT
Recreation of this set list: 11/26/77 Capitol Theater, Passaic, NJ
(Early) How Sweet It Is, They Love Each Other, Stop That Train, That’s What Love Will Make You Do, Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door, Mystery Train, Second That Emotion
(Late) Let It Rock, Love In The Afternoon, Midnight Moonlight, Russian Lullaby, Tore Up Over You, Gomorrah, The Harder They Come, Mission In The Rain E: Lonesome And A Long Way From Home
Filler:
Ramble On Rose
Deal
LISTEN HERE:
WATCH HERE:
Midnight Moonlight:
Lonesome and A Long Way From Home:
Complete show:
2/14/76 Keystone, Berkeley, CA
I: Second That Emotion, They Love Each Other, I Want To Tell You**, Russian Lullaby, Tore Up Over You, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, After Midnight
II: Sitting In Limbo, Strange Man, Catfish John, Mystery Train, Moonlight Mile**, How Sweet It Is
FILLER: Talkin’ Bout You, Ramble On Rose
** first time for us
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Recreation of The Jerry Garcia Band show from:
12/3/77 Binder Gymnasium, Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY
I: I’ll Take A Melody, Mystery Train, Mission In The Rain, Lonesome And A Long Way From Home, Catfish John, The Way You Do The Things You Do
II: Let It Rock, The Harder They Come, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Don’t Let Go, Tore Up Over
Filler: Ramble On Rose, Cats Under The Stars, Talkin Bout You (All in 77 style)
Read a recent review/article on what we do:
http://nysmusic.com/2015/11/03/garcia-project-brings-1977-hartwick-college-show-to-peekskill/
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10-06-15
LIVE STREAM OF SOLD OUT SHOW HERE:
The Jerry Garcia Foundation in conjunction with The Garcia Project are raising money for The Center for Arts in Natick, MA.
Natick, MA – The Jerry Garcia Foundation is donating THREE limited-edition prints of Jerry Garcia’s artwork to the Center For Arts, Natick, MA. The Center will be auctioning off these limited-edition prints on October 16, 2015 at The Center For The Arts. The full proceeds from the auction will go towards arts and music education and continuing of the programming available at the Center For Arts. The Jerry Garcia Foundation will also be sending a never before published photo of Jerry Garcia with his wife Manasha and Daughter Keelin, on exhibit.
The bidding for the auction for the three limited-edition prints will start online on 10/08/2015 until 10/19/2015.
The bidding for the auction for the three limited-edition prints will start online on 10/08/2015 until 10/19/2015. The artwork can be seen at:
https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/landscape-mixed-media-watercolor-by-jerry-garcia-922100
https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/paris-carousel-watercolor-pen-ink-by-jerry-garcia-922101
https://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/facets-ii-airbrush-acrylic-by-jerry-garcia-922102
and at www.natickarts.org and in the lobby of TCAN during normal business hours (Tuesday through Friday, 12 PM – 6 PM and Saturday, 11 AM – 2 PM). Please call 508.647.0097 x205 for more information.
(ANNOUNCEMENT: SHOW IS SOLD OUT! Spread the word! We are providing a FREE audio/video LIVE STREAM of the sold out show on October 16th featuring The Garcia Project with Melvin Seals and Shirley Starks! Here is the link: http://www.thegarciaproject.com/live-stream-of-the-garcia-project-with-melvin-seals-and-shirley-starks-october-16-2015/ )
On October 16, 2015, The Garcia Project, a regional Jerry Garcia Band tribute, will perform with Mevlin Seals and Shirley Starks of JGB. The Garcia Project will be performing two, full, classic Jerry Garcia Band set lists from the 70’s and 90’s eras this night. Melvin Seals is slated to perform the first set on a baby grand piano and the second set on a Hammond B3 with Leslie.
Tickets for The Garcia Project with Melvin Seals Performance for October 16 are selling quickly and will be available until sold out here: http://www.natickarts.org/performance/garcia-project-0n (ANNOUNCEMENT: SHOW IS SOLD OUT! )
About The Jerry Garcia Foundation
The Jerry Garcia Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, serves to support meaningful causes through the beauty of art and music.The Foundation was established in 2015 as an expression of gratitude, by family members, Manasha and Keelin Garcia, in honor of musician, artist, and visionary, Jerry Garcia.
“Staying true to Jerry’s values, we embrace the idea that music and art bring great healing to the world.”
The Mission: The Jerry Garcia Foundation supports artistic, environmental and humanitarian causes. To realize the mission, grants are provided to vetted 501c3 nonprofits in good standing with the IRS. The Foundation engages artists and musicians who wish to share their gifts for the benefit of the greater good.
All board members donate their services as volunteers. Net proceeds benefit the causes supported by the Foundation.
About TCAN
The Center for Arts in Natick was founded in 1997 with a mission to bring people together through a common interest in the arts. Its initial success in a rented storefront became the foundation for a multi-year $2M capital campaign to purchase and restore Natick’s historic Central Firehouse building, originally constructed in 1875, as a dedicated performance space and gallery. The firehouse provides a home for over 200 concert events annually, year-round children’s theater and dance education programs, visual arts exhibits and receptions, and a thriving community theater organization. TCAN has since grown to become the MetroWest region’s premiere nonprofit arts organization, with strong patron support from every town in the region.
TCAN is an authorized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
About The Garcia Project
“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
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.
The Garcia Project performs full, classic Jerry Garcia Band shows from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s – creating the Jerry Garcia Band experience for old fans to relive or new fans to enjoy for the first time.
(518) 744-2066
Email: booking@thegarciaproject.com
Web Site: http://thegarciaproject.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGarciaProject
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/thegarciaproject
Melvin Seals – Piano and Hammond Keyboard
Melvin is best known for his long friendship and musical partnership with cultural icon and guitarist Jerry Garcia and the smile of his that lights up the room. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”. From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up.
Shirley Starks – Vocals
Shirley has a love of singing. Shirley returned from a stay in New York of six years and was introduced to the Jerry Garcia Band by her best friend Gloria Jones, who Shirley grew up with in church, and was a background singer for the Jerry Garcia Band at the time. Because of Gloria Shirley attended many concerts started the love of the Jerry Music. Shirley met Cheryl through Gloria and they had an a cappella gospel group we’ve been friends and singing together since they met. Shirley started touring with Melvin Seals and JGB in 1998 part-time and is now touring full-time and loving it. “I love the music and touching people to their souls makes me feel good and warm inside.”
Mik Bondy – Guitar & Vocals
Mik Bondy fills the “Jerry” role with modesty and an understanding that no one can replace Jerry – but that we all together can rejoice in his music. Mik has constructed two tribute guitars and a recreation of Jerry’s actual guitar amps, effects and speakers. Mik loves to jam. He led and played with his band “Tapestry” for over twenty years. A long time Jerry-head, Mik enjoyed the last few years of Jerry’s life following the JGB around whenever he could.
Kat Walkerson – Vocals
Kat Walkerson adds heartfelt and soulful female vocals to the mix. She brings an awesome energy to the project and you can feel her love for this music though her singing. She exudes positive vibes and her smiles are a testament to her appreciation of the music.
Dan Crea – Bass
Dan uses two Fender Precisions like Kahn used from ’74 to ’81, with American Special necks, EMG pickups with Alnico magnets and high mass bridges for clarity, and Warmoth bodies with custom bridge pickups and electronics (Mike Pope Flexcore in one and ACG in the other) to approximate the Steinberger tone when needed.
Greg Marshall – Keys
Greg plays the piano part form the early Jerry Garcia Band styles and he excels at the Hammond Organ parts for 80’s and 90’s JGB stylings. He is an amazing keyboardist that loves the music of the Jerry Garcia Band.
Bobby Belanger – Drums
Bobby is a solid and tight drummer that can bring the music down to whisper and back up with a roar. Bobby excels in the 70’s era JGB stylings as well as the later eras.
Jordan Giangreco – Keys
Jordan is a keyboard player from CT and plays with many different bands and musicians from around the region.
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Contact: Mik Bondy
Tel: (518) 744-2066
Email: thegarciaproject@me.com
Web Site: http://thegarciaproject.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGarciaProject
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/thegarciaproject