Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. 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.
Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. John Kadlecik on lead guitar and vocal duties, John-Paul McLean's savory bass, Pete Lavezzoli's hearty drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Along with Lady Chi & Mary-eL on back-up vocals, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical journey that changes nightly and keeps the audience dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for hours.
Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky style of playing, no wonder Jerry nicknamed him "Master of the Universe". Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of melodic flavor with JGB. Come see and hear for yourself!
MELVIN SEALS & JGB:
Melvin Seals - Hammond B3 Organ, Keyboards & Vocals
John Kadlecik - Electric Guitar & Lead Vocals
John-Paul McLean - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli - Drums
Lady Chi & Mary-eL - Backup Vocals
AXIAL TILT
A Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Celebration!
The Grateful Dead is a true American original. Born in San Francisco in 1965 and still creating music in various forms 60 years later, the Grateful Dead represents the most successful example yet of a band blending both rock and jazz in a live format accessible to -- and loved by -- millions. The band's now-legendary multi-hour forays into musical exploration via in-the- moment improvisation became a beacon for millions of Deadheads who traveled millions of miles to spend thousands of nights with the Grateful Dead, experiencing their one-of-a-kind sharing of energy between band and audience. We believe it fitting to celebrate this truly unique American original in much the same way we celebrate some of this country's most beloved jazz artists, and to share this extra-special 60th Anniversary celebration with folks who appreciate the Grateful Dead's enduring musical legacy as much as they do those of the greatest musical artists San Francisco -- and the rest of the country -- has ever produced. Happening at one of the most beautiful and intimate venues in San Francisco and featuring some of the most well-known names in the extended Grateful Dead family, AXIAL TILT is an all-out party in honor of the music, life, harmony, and spirit of togetherness inspired and personified by America's own Grateful Dead.
FEATURING
Joan Osborne (The Dead) - Vocals
John Kadlecik (Melvin Seals & JGB, Furthur) - Guitar
Nate LaPointe (Cubensis, Bobby Womack) - Guitar
Mitch Stein (Mars Hotel, GATORATORS) - Keyboards
Stephen Ramirez (Zen Tricksters, CRYPTICAL) - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli (Jazz Is Dead, Mars Hotel) - Drums
Wally Ingram (David Lindley, David Nelson) - Percussion
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Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. John Kadlecik on lead guitar and vocal duties, John-Paul McLean's savory bass, Pete Lavezzoli's hearty drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Along with Lady Chi & Mary-eL on back-up vocals, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical journey that changes nightly and keeps the audience dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for hours.
Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky style of playing, no wonder Jerry nicknamed him "Master of the Universe". Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of melodic flavor with JGB. Come see and hear for yourself!
MELVIN SEALS & JGB:
Melvin Seals - Hammond B3 Organ, Keyboards & Vocals
John Kadlecik - Electric Guitar & Lead Vocals
John-Paul McLean - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli - Drums
Lady Chi & Mary-eL - Backup Vocals
AXIAL TILT
A Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Celebration!
The Grateful Dead is a true American original. Born in San Francisco in 1965 and still creating music in various forms 60 years later, the Grateful Dead represents the most successful example yet of a band blending both rock and jazz in a live format accessible to -- and loved by -- millions. The band's now-legendary multi-hour forays into musical exploration via in-the- moment improvisation became a beacon for millions of Deadheads who traveled millions of miles to spend thousands of nights with the Grateful Dead, experiencing their one-of-a-kind sharing of energy between band and audience. We believe it fitting to celebrate this truly unique American original in much the same way we celebrate some of this country's most beloved jazz artists, and to share this extra-special 60th Anniversary celebration with folks who appreciate the Grateful Dead's enduring musical legacy as much as they do those of the greatest musical artists San Francisco -- and the rest of the country -- has ever produced. Happening at one of the most beautiful and intimate venues in San Francisco and featuring some of the most well-known names in the extended Grateful Dead family, AXIAL TILT is an all-out party in honor of the music, life, harmony, and spirit of togetherness inspired and personified by America's own Grateful Dead.
FEATURING
Joan Osborne (The Dead) - Vocals
John Kadlecik (Melvin Seals & JGB, Furthur) - Guitar
Nate LaPointe (Cubensis, Bobby Womack) - Guitar
Mitch Stein (Mars Hotel, GATORATORS) - Keyboards
Stephen Ramirez (Zen Tricksters, CRYPTICAL) - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli (Jazz Is Dead, Mars Hotel) - Drums
Wally Ingram (David Lindley, David Nelson) - Percussion
Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. 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.
Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. John Kadlecik on lead guitar and vocal duties, John-Paul McLean's savory bass, Pete Lavezzoli's hearty drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Along with Lady Chi & Mary-eL on back-up vocals, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical journey that changes nightly and keeps the audience dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for hours.
Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky style of playing, no wonder Jerry nicknamed him "Master of the Universe". Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of melodic flavor with JGB. Come see and hear for yourself!
MELVIN SEALS & JGB:
Melvin Seals - Hammond B3 Organ, Keyboards & Vocals
John Kadlecik - Electric Guitar & Lead Vocals
John-Paul McLean - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli - Drums
Lady Chi & Mary-eL - Backup Vocals
AXIAL TILT
A Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Celebration!
The Grateful Dead is a true American original. Born in San Francisco in 1965 and still creating music in various forms 60 years later, the Grateful Dead represents the most successful example yet of a band blending both rock and jazz in a live format accessible to -- and loved by -- millions. The band's now-legendary multi-hour forays into musical exploration via in-the- moment improvisation became a beacon for millions of Deadheads who traveled millions of miles to spend thousands of nights with the Grateful Dead, experiencing their one-of-a-kind sharing of energy between band and audience. We believe it fitting to celebrate this truly unique American original in much the same way we celebrate some of this country's most beloved jazz artists, and to share this extra-special 60th Anniversary celebration with folks who appreciate the Grateful Dead's enduring musical legacy as much as they do those of the greatest musical artists San Francisco -- and the rest of the country -- has ever produced. Happening at one of the most beautiful and intimate venues in San Francisco and featuring some of the most well-known names in the extended Grateful Dead family, AXIAL TILT is an all-out party in honor of the music, life, harmony, and spirit of togetherness inspired and personified by America's own Grateful Dead.
FEATURING
Joan Osborne (The Dead) - Vocals
John Kadlecik (Melvin Seals & JGB, Furthur) - Guitar
Nate LaPointe (Cubensis, Bobby Womack) - Guitar
Mitch Stein (Mars Hotel, GATORATORS) - Keyboards
Stephen Ramirez (Zen Tricksters, CRYPTICAL) - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli (Jazz Is Dead, Mars Hotel) - Drums
Wally Ingram (David Lindley, David Nelson) - Percussion
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Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. John Kadlecik on lead guitar and vocal duties, John-Paul McLean's savory bass, Pete Lavezzoli's hearty drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Along with Lady Chi & Mary-eL on back-up vocals, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical journey that changes nightly and keeps the audience dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for hours.
Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky style of playing, no wonder Jerry nicknamed him "Master of the Universe". Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of melodic flavor with JGB. Come see and hear for yourself!
MELVIN SEALS & JGB:
Melvin Seals - Hammond B3 Organ, Keyboards & Vocals
John Kadlecik - Electric Guitar & Lead Vocals
John-Paul McLean - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli - Drums
Lady Chi & Mary-eL - Backup Vocals
AXIAL TILT
A Grateful Dead 60th Anniversary Celebration!
The Grateful Dead is a true American original. Born in San Francisco in 1965 and still creating music in various forms 60 years later, the Grateful Dead represents the most successful example yet of a band blending both rock and jazz in a live format accessible to -- and loved by -- millions. The band's now-legendary multi-hour forays into musical exploration via in-the- moment improvisation became a beacon for millions of Deadheads who traveled millions of miles to spend thousands of nights with the Grateful Dead, experiencing their one-of-a-kind sharing of energy between band and audience. We believe it fitting to celebrate this truly unique American original in much the same way we celebrate some of this country's most beloved jazz artists, and to share this extra-special 60th Anniversary celebration with folks who appreciate the Grateful Dead's enduring musical legacy as much as they do those of the greatest musical artists San Francisco -- and the rest of the country -- has ever produced. Happening at one of the most beautiful and intimate venues in San Francisco and featuring some of the most well-known names in the extended Grateful Dead family, AXIAL TILT is an all-out party in honor of the music, life, harmony, and spirit of togetherness inspired and personified by America's own Grateful Dead.
FEATURING
Joan Osborne (The Dead) - Vocals
John Kadlecik (Melvin Seals & JGB, Furthur) - Guitar
Nate LaPointe (Cubensis, Bobby Womack) - Guitar
Mitch Stein (Mars Hotel, GATORATORS) - Keyboards
Stephen Ramirez (Zen Tricksters, CRYPTICAL) - Bass
Pete Lavezzoli (Jazz Is Dead, Mars Hotel) - Drums
Wally Ingram (David Lindley, David Nelson) - Percussion
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