Melvin Seals brings sweet melodies and the bluesy soulful gospel of JGB to Humboldt Brews Saturday February 20th
"Jerry is not here, and we know that. But I was there to understand the music, and I look for musicians with the vibe and flare, to where you can close your eyes and feel the warmth that you felt with Jerry, because that's about all that's left... we don't want to lose it." - Melvin Seals
Melvin Seals, musical director with the Jerry Garcia Band for over 15 years, is endlessly carrying the torch for Jerry Garcia on the 11th Anniversary of his untimely passing. Melvin Seals & JGB are touring this summer in 2006 as Keepers of the Flame. Melvin has assembled a talented group of stellar musicians to help carry on Jerry Garcia's timeless music and elevate the listener to new heights of karmic nirvana!
As a true Tribute to Jerry, Melvin Seals & JGB will perform all original material of the Jerry Garcia Band and when the audience closes their eyes they will be transcended into Jerry's past. When you see one of their concerts, you will know that Jerry Garcia's baton certainly has been passed...
From blues to funk to rock, Melvin Seals and JGB serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up. Each member of this powerhouse lineup brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. With acoustic and electric ingredients and unique combinations of guitar, savory bass, hearty drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards, 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 keeps audiences dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for several hours. Melvin is pioneering a path deeper into the musical territory he helped to establish.
Melvin Seals & JGB performances are a must see, must feel experience!!! Their music is guaranteed to get into your soul, raise your spirit and get you groovin'!!!