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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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March 9, 2009 - 3:15pm

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Parcher

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Original songs and live Dead covers . . . via the internet!!

This exercise in logic started as a joke but evolved. Here's how it goes. What if - people loved your music but were afraid to come to your show? You know, because it was all thuged out like the Dead were when they first started with Hell's Angels, bare breasts, free acid, and weed. No problemo!! With today's technology, you could buy tickets over the phone or over the internet, not go to the show, and then download the show off of the internet. Just immagine if a fan wanted to show his appreciation for the iconoblasting effort of his favorite band and contributed to their well being without expecting a show. Personally, I think it would be cool to play a mostly empty stadium. Just a few bikers and such that would let me experiment with really wierd stuff so I could prepare for playing, "Space". All the people who hired me can expect is for me to get pepole to pay for tickets. As long as the money keeps rolling in it's all good . . . and people should eventually start to show up at shows. That would be way cool.
February 20, 2009 - 2:35pm

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BornDead81

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February 20, 2009

Spring Tour

Hope to see as many people as the place can hold! Wachovia Arena - April 22. I will be there and you should too...lets keep the ball rolling ~Peace~
February 6, 2009 - 12:52pm

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Larree

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Just got done updating my music sites!

check em out! Larree.ws NOBODYforPresident.net
February 5, 2009 - 5:57pm

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localcrew

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...sorry..that's mini

...sorry..that's mini q-tron...jeez I only have one in the back room...
February 5, 2009 - 5:14pm

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localcrew

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....far as I know he use a

....far as I know he use a Mutron=very expensive. A mini mutron is quite affordable though.
February 4, 2009 - 4:24pm

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noodles57

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February 4, 2009

Wally Nations says a big ~HELLO~

My band is Wally and the Paupacks. We can't divulge who exactly Wally is, but either way we'd love to have you on board as part of Wally nation. Please stop by http://wallyandthepaupacks.com/ and give Wally Radio a listen or two. Hey, if you're from the Scranton PA area we could even add you to the radio. More info at the site. Anyone having some ideas of what auto-wah Jerry used, please pass it on to me. Thanks, Noodles Guitar/Harmonica/Vocals http://www.WallyandthePaupacks.com
February 4, 2009 - 7:50am

#217

AlmostDead

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February 1, 2009

Whackness

I created a band a few months back with one of my best buddies, and we decided on a name for the band. But whoever was to be the singer in the band had there name in the un-official band name, nobody wanted to be the singer, so me playing lead guitar took up singing also. So, in about one week, Ryan Moore and the Merry Pranksters was born. Well, I have a very strange taste in music. I listen to about everything, but of course anything Dead related would be what I am most interested in. It' very hard to develop a sound that revolves around the Grateful Dead, Tool, Sunn O))), Sage Francis, Into The Moat, and other various non-relating bands. So, as we write material and record things, I intend to push the musical genre not into one direction, but what seems to be in all directions at once. We are currently recording our first song, it's coming along very smoothly and once we upload to a site I will post the link on here. Hopefully, everyone will enjoy it.
January 28, 2009 - 5:30pm

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Marshun

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The Bailout Blues ~ The Alright Brothers

Had to write a song for the times as the media and the constant barage of all the news and the blues and the holes in my walkin' shoes kept me up night after night until I got this out of my system...so we hit the streets and played our hearts out...and now I'm ready for the changes in times. Have a look if you have a notion... Me and J went out and jammed it up on Main street. The Bailout Blues ~ The Alright Brothers. Street version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISJFCS67r-E Alley version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbwlwFXKArw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Walk into splintered sunlight Inch your way through dead dreams to another land" Robert Hunter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Ray, a drop of golden sun"
January 20, 2009 - 4:09pm

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localcrew

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My music site is up-come listen!

After way too long working on it my music website is up with two albums for your listening and more to come relatively soon. Drop in and listen if you are so inclined. There is a forum if you would like to pipe up a suggestion or whatnot-I haven't listened to all the songs since being uploaded so let me know if you notice any problems. http://hydrophonica.com/ My Myspace site has also been updated with a new song and all the other songs that were on it have been remixed and should sound a little tighter. http://www.myspace.com/dcmuir
January 12, 2009 - 8:07am

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alpine84

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rock n roll

Here is my music site http://www.myspace.com/bruceshakmanoverdriveThe first few songs were professionally recorded at Prairie Sun Recording Studio in Cotati CA. and it's modern rock. I sing and play some guitar. The last couple are acoustic and are more like Beatlesque. They were recorded in my basement.peace and good listening. bruce

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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.

oh and,

you can email me at illuminoidal at mac dot com, or drop me a note via dead net

Hey folks,Dennisw from DNC here. We're nose down working on our next album, and have been previewing tracks on our Facebook and website. If you "Like" the Facebook page you'll get access to free downloads, etc. http://facebook.com/voodooloons Also just loaded brand new songs, old songs, alt mixes, outtakes, experimental tracks, etc. to the free stream on the website. Just lick the Loons Radio link towards the right. http://voodooloons.com/sounds.html Finally, if you're in the Midwest we'll be playing a big St. Paddy's Day show at the historic Southgate House in Cincinnati. Lots of great music on the bill, give us a shout if you're int eh area. Take care, D

Awesome Jam Session

On Monday my friend and I are going to have a jam/recording session. We are huge deadheads and have been jamming for a while. We thought it was time to honor the dead. Here are the tracks we are going to attempt to cover. Scarlet-Fire Sugaree-Bucket China-Rider Help-Slipknot!-Franklin's Ramble on Rose Viola Lee Blues Ripple Possible Darkstar

Hello everyone. If you have

Hello everyone. If you have the time, give my band OVERMIND a listen. Positive experimental reggae with a message. You can hear all of our songs and download our EP for free at Reverbnation.com/OvermindNJ let me know what you think, and I hope you enjoy. Feel free to "like" our facebook page also! Much respect

Jam Fest on Long Island

We are a bunch of "old" dead heads who just love to jam as often as possible (our goal is once a week but life sometimes gets in the way) We just play for fun with no real agenda. We do the music of the Dead, Dylan, Beatles, other assorted stuff and even originals. I always like to say that we are a drum circle with a lot of guitars. But in fact we are looking for a drummer and or percussionist and keyboard player. If you are interested in joining us (even occasionally) contact me at mrgratefu@aol.com. Leave me your phone number and a little bit about you and we will contact you.

Live from Bakersfield

We started covering dead tunes while in college in the mid 70s, leaning heavily on Anthem, Aoxomoxoa, and Skullfuck. 36 years later we have reunited and are at it once again. Seems we are stuck in Europe '72 and can't get out.

Playing In The Band

We would be most grateful if you would check out our band. We are an improv band consisting of 6 members from 3 cities in 3 different states. We only get together to play live and most everything is made up on the spot, we do fall into an occassional cover by The Dead, Pink Floyd,Dylan or an old traditional and an occassional original, but nothing is ever planned or rehearsed. Because of this we have hours and hours of live recordings but very little tracked out which makes it hard to post. Two people however have posted you tube videos of us, they can be found by googling Spongecake And The Fluff Ramblers. Also, our percussionist can be found on you tube playing with Robert Randolph and The Family Band and has recorded with Rob Wasserman,Stephen Perkins, Steven Molitz, and Willie waldman. Please check out our tunes and let us know what think.Peace and Love Spun Fluffington

tin foil hat 777

my projecttin foil hat can be heard here http://www.myspace.com/562824092 looking for members to start a new band.

I'm playing with Tom Constanten!!

I am in a band called Positive Mental Trip but this weekend, Saturday May 21st, 2011, I am playing at my festival, Positive Mental Trip Festival in Northville, NY with Tom Constanten in his band "In the Dark". A big deal for me and will be up on two songs with them. Anyone interested check out my site- www.positivementaltrip.net . 3 days of camping and music in the Adirondack mountains of New York.

Check out the Lead Heads - a Teen Jam Band

It's worth checking out the Next Generation rocking Jerry's world http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z9MeCldYfw

I played in a band called

I played in a band called Single Shipper for four months. We played pop-punk/ grunge (kind of different for these forums i know lol) we didnt play any shows because of money and travel problems. But we split cos' my drummer was heavily envolving himself around drinking and pot smokeing which was affecting his playing and concentration. But also cos'..... he wanted to play speed metal. A: Not really too much into that & B: I'm not that and what I mean by "that skilled" I mean "THAT SKILLED" enough to play that kind of music haha. I'm mostly good at three/four chord progressions, covers (Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead, Social Distortion, Sublime etc...) But before that and to this day I'm a solo artist and would rather prefer that over being in a band :) (PE(A)CE)

marc the music man

"..one good thing, one good thing, when it hits you feel no pain..." hey now...new design for my cyber sight www.marcthemusicman.com music for kids...kids of all ages that is...

marc the music man

"..one good thing, one good thing, when it hits you feel no pain..." hey now...new design for my cyber sight www.marcthemusicman.com music for kids...kids of all ages that is...

www.onelongskid.com

Better late than never...Been writing songs since the early seventies, and just put out a CD "One Long Skid vol.1" I finally had time to go back to the station and pick up a few of my cars that I left off years ago! Hope some folks like it, and pass the word. A little reckoning maybe... www.onelongskid.com Keep on Skidin' Jon Clark

Bluesy Instrumental

http://soundcloud.com/zach-gillis/song-for-taylor this is my first original song solo (instruments;l), would love to play in a band but for now solo is better than nothing! Let me know what you think! Zach

first posting on dead.net

Hey Now! I'm an old deadhead, so glad I made it! I've been "out of touch" for a few years but so glad to be back. I'm a musician who plays a very unusual instrument, a "Prizim" which is a glorified Autoharp. 37 strings. I have just uploaded a bunch o dead tunes, including Terrapin, Eyes, Birdsong and some others. Bluesy Black Peter. take a look, enjoy. Website is coming in a few weeks. www.youtube.com/otto5ification enjoy!

Central Mass Drummer

Hey now everyone,For over 15yrs I've been a gigging/session drummer from central Massachusetts who is fortunate to play in all kinds of bands and with all kinds of great musicians in the central and western portions of Mass. I play with bands/projects that range from jazz, organ funk, hyper-eclectic blues-funk-rock to bands with Dead heavy set list. I even have a couple GD/Jerry based projects in the works for next year! If you're from or ever around these areas of Mass, let me know or check out my (shameless plug) facebook page as I usually post any gigs I'm doing there. https://www.facebook.com/Drumma75 And if you or someone you know is a pro/semi-pro level player looking for a drummer in the aforementioned locations, let me know! Especially if it's Dead related ;) Thanks for your time!

The Garcia Project

Please stop by our FB page or Web site and say hI! https://www.facebook.com/TheGarciaProject www.thegarciaproject.com 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. Its about family, soul searching, rejoicing, contemplating, celebrating, seeking truth and loving one another. Its The Garcia Project. 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. Kat has had the pleasure of singing with Melvin Seals and JGB, Stella Blue's Band, Legion of Jerry, to name a few bands. 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 and has played with his other 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. Tom Lee has played in numerous groups from the 60's on through today. He used to have a crack equipment crew to haul his Hammond B3 and leslies back in the day but now enjoys the marvel that is the new Hammond XK3C and a new road leslie! Tom fills the keyboard role and really gets into it. Since adding some GD Jerry tunes to the mix he has added some piano sounds as well and really fills up the air with some heavy swells!

primo -Grateful*Dead- electric fiddle AXIS magic stance

~$~~~~<...!' ~this is the vocal of the vidio for my spring seat,that road up a steep hill with only the action of the springs in the highest top gear. -primo'

Hello!

HI guys! My name is Simon Stanley Ward. I am a 25 year old singer songwriter from London! I just wanted to share with you a little video of me attempting a cover of Standing on the Moon last night at a show in Brixton (south London)!! Anyway, here are the results below.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flgzgD4LbiE I normally peform original material (www.reverbnation.com/simonstanleyward) but I really enjoy playing this one live when I get the chance. Thanks guys and its really great to have become a member here. Best regards Simon

Christian Jam Band

My friend and I are in process of putting together a Christian jam band. We plan to play originals as well as hymns, gospel, praise and worship music, but all with plenty of jamming and jiving. We're not what you'd call "fundies." More like ecumencial, mystic Christian lefties, but who needs categories?

Liquid Sun Day

Liquid Sun Day is located in Petaluma, CA. If you like the Dead you'll probably like us! Hear Liquid Sun Day songs on ReverbNation! Like us on Facebook: Like Liquid Sun Day on Facebook

The Lost Highway Ramblers

The Lost Highway Ramblers were a Grateful Dead cover band in the NY/CT area from 1977 - 1980. We had a reunion in 2009. No rehearsal, just winging it after 29 years. Check out this video and let us know how you like it. Lost Highway Ramblers: Dark Star->The Other One->Smokestack Lightning

Dead Covers Project-Cubensis-Sugaree

HI Everyone The Band I do Sound for is in Dead Covers Project take a look and vote please ...Come Check us out if your in SoCalwww.cubensis.com for info and dates we're on facebook as well Here's the video peace Johnnycable click like from the youtube video thanks http://youtu.be/tBciFzasjAA

the grass is dead

old rough video of mountains of the moon. not sure how to get it into the sight to be seen

the grass is dead

this was a spin off from the south florida long time dead band Crazy Fingerswww.crazyfingers.net

crazy fingers electric

http://youtu.be/BoB-6u6Vr6E

crazy fingers electric

crazy fingers live

theCAUSE in Pittsburgh, PA

I haven't posted in this thread since 2008! So, I figure a refresher is in order. Here's theCAUSE at our annual Potter County party. A lovely, annual gathering of 150-250 friends where we play music, hang out, eat & drink and be together for 3 days. We've tightened up the band a bit. Here, Patti Spadaro (guitar) and Andrea Pearl (backing vocals) sit in with us. Check out our site: www.theCAUSEjams.com and we hope you'll enjoy (as well as "LIKE") our videos on the Dead Covers Project!!

This ain't a band

Acid Rain Light Show is....well, a light show, up in South-Western British Columbia. The only bands we've worked with that you'd have heard of would be The Country Joe Band and Eric Burden and the Animals. But also several Dead cover bands over our 38 years of existence. You are invited to check us out on Facebook-just search Acid Rain Light Show.

The Mayflies from Iowa City

Hey Dead family! I have really been enjoying all the amazing covers during this months project. Thanks for the inspiration! We play original music that is inspired, in part, by the Dead's early 70's sound. We also do a yearly Halloween show as the Dead...here's a clip from 2010. If you want to hear our original music (I promise it will be worth your time!) go to themayflies dot com. All of our music is availble to stream on our music page. Peace!

VERY special announcement from theCAUSE

Hey now, everyone!! Every year for the past 13 years, our bassist David Tauberg, has organized a benefit for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank called "D-JAM". For the past several years it's been a show where theCAUSE plays with tons of guests and it's always a fun and productive evening. THIS year's D-Jam will be theCAUSE playing all night long with very special guest, STEVE KIMOCK!!! We will have a few wonderful guest vocalists throughout the night, but it will predominantly be KIMOCK & theCAUSE!. Saturday, March 31st FRANKIE & GEORGIE'S D-JAM 2012 theCAUSE with SPECIAL GUEST - STEVE KIMOCK!!! Benefit for Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank 5832 Forward Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Donations: http://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/Details.aspx?RecId=127&type=calendar www.theCAUSEjams.com www.kimock.com

The Likely Hoods (DeadCoversProject) - NYC

Hey all! Discovering the DeadCoversProject led me to discovering this forum so let me introduce The Likely Hoods from Brooklyn NYC! Please dig into our DCP video, "Like" it on YouTube if you do, share it far and wide and then check out what else we do at http://www.thelikelyhoods.com - Cheers! Direct YouTube link: http://youtu.be/iM3wzHqEr3I

Ashkenaz! Dedicated Manics + Liquid Sun Day, 3/18/12

Dedicated Maniacs will be playing The Ashkenaz in Berkeley, CA March 8. Liquid Sun Day will be opening, 9-10pm. Come on out and check out these 2 awesome bands! Dedicated Maniacs http://thededicatedmaniacs.com/ Liquid Sun Day http://www.reverbnation.com/liquidsunday

Grateful We're Not Dead

G'day, eh? Grateful We're Not Dead is a country, party band that will entertain for food and beer, not necessarily in that order. We are located in the Ottawa, Canada area and entertain for free at charity events, fund raisers, peace concerts, seniors' residences, nursing homes, private parties, etc. All funds raised are donated to charity. The two main charities we support are Mufindi Orphans Canada and Ottawa Valley Aid for Chernobyl Children. When we perform for a private party, the organizers are required to make a donation to the charity of their choice. All band expenses are paid out of our own pockets so I guess you could say, "We pay to play for you". :) The youngest member of the band is over 50 and the oldest is just under 70. You might say we're getting a little "long in the tooth"; however, we're having fun and will likely continue at it until we can no longer load the equipment in the truck. You can check out our website at http://gratefulwerenotdead.com which in turn links to more Grateful We're Not Dead web presence. If you wish, you can check out a video of the band doing its theme song: Direct Youtube link: http://youtu.be/aiSgujXRiV4 Thank you for your indulgence. :)

Corkscrew recreates Europe '72 on 4/20! Litchfield, CT

My band Corkscrew is a Dead friendly band. We play all sorts of Classic Rock and originals. We all love the Dead, and play many tunes. Corkscrew will be recreating this most epic album Europe ’72 live on Friday 4/20 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the release. Ditto's 342 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT @ 9:30 Special guests $5

Well, we did it!

Pittsburgh Grateful Dead band, theCAUSE played a wonderful show with the legendary, incredible, fantastic, amazing - and all around great guy - STEVE KIMOCK, sitting in with us all night. The whole first set has been put up on YouTube in a playlist, if you wanna check it out: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA54C7AAE0BA73080&feature=plcp The audio is pretty chatty - we are getting a soundboard recording soon, but not for video. Here's one for you to check out - a riproaring Sugaree, featuring Steve Kimock (far left, stage right) on guitar and our own Jill Paone Simmons on vocals. Second Set coming soon!

Updated: theCAUSE with STEVE KIMOCK - SOUNDBOARD

Sounds MUCH better now....whew! That chattiness was killin' me.Anyway, here's the link to SET 1 playlist - all soundboard audio now... http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA54C7AAE0BA73080 And here's the opener, "DEAL," for you to check out!

Pistol Packin' Mama (PPM) BAND

We are a Ft. Worth, Texas based band. Play some Dead tunes, as well as some other covers. Mainly play original music though. We blend rock and roll, folk, country, blues and soul all into one. We are all about the moment with each song and where it can take us live with each other and the crowd. You can check us out at www.ppmband.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/pistolpackinmamaband .. Hope to meet some new friends from joining this awesome site! Peace and piece. ;-)

Maykers under the stars

Here;s the link for the Scarlet->fireEnjoy Peace http://youtu.be/w4ltXMo3GWo

Orange County Heads! Join us on 5.19.12

Mountains of the Moon, an acoustic, Americana-themed cocaine cowboy celebration of the Good 'Ol Grateful Dead, performs at Brix in Sunset Beach, CA Come holler, sing along, and share your stories about truckin' up the coast with some of LA's finest players and pickers http://www.facebook.com/events/399993226707506/?ref=ts

All the SOUNDBOARD stuff from theCAUSE w/ KIMOCK

Video Playlist for Set I (with soundboard audio)...http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA54C7AAE0BA73080&feature=plcp Video Playlist for Set II (with soundboard audio)... http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC3480548C5ABB184&feature=plcp The whole show (soundboard audio) on ARCHIVE.ORG.... http://archive.org/details/theCAUSE2012-03-31.theCAUSEwSteveKimock2012-… And here's LOOSE LUCY...

Michael Martin & the Infidels doing Walk Me Out in the ...

I saw this great band the other night, Michael Martin & the Infidels, and then I saw them on You Tube doing a great version of a dead song:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r3Gqos1U6U&feature=player_embedded You have to see this!

cool!

Scapesheep Skyship - 3 songs/videos

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The Window Panes

The Window Panes are a five-piece ensemble, based out of Winchester, VA, that performs in the acoustic rock / folk / jam genre. We are a middle-aged group of dead heads that have found a blend of acoustic guitars and mandolin with full drum kit and bass backbeats. Drawing from Grateful Dead roots this band has multiple singers in the band, singing originally written material, as well as favorite covers of jam bands of our time. There are links to our upcming shows, ReverbNation.com site, as well as entire shows on archive.org (click on Set Lists) on our home page at: http://www.thewindowpanes.com ...feel free to download free poster art by our mandolin player, Vince. We are hoping to expand our reach to the extended family. We appreciate your support (mailing list sign-up) and any feedback you may wish to dish. Thank you. -ddp, (~);}