Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash: A Fine Connection & Bruce Mandaro Band
8-1-2015
August 1 is Jerry Garcia's birthday!
We're having a Bull Run Jam to make Jerry grateful...
Two great bands:
A FINE CONNECTION - A Central Mass based tribute band comprised of four (sometimes 5) diverse musicians that put a unique and personal twist on the Garcia/Grateful Dead catalogue. Rather than mimicking the Dead exactly, A Fine Connection chooses to tap into Jerry’s energy and style as a foundation on which to build. The result is healthy balance of creativity and tradition. Just like Garcia himself, the band is constantly pushing the envelope, growing together as musicians and performers. Jim Stevens: guitar/vocs, Daniel Cormier: keys/vocs, Steve Bragg: bass, Aaron Morey: drums.
THE BRUCE MANDARO BAND - Was Nomimated for Best Groove/Jam band in Worcester Magazine's 2007 Turtle Boy Awards. Bruce was the founder of Slipknot, (now known as The Knot) which was active around the New England area for 30 years. With this band Bruce will be playing with Mark Mercier, legendary keyboard player with Max Creek, and featuring members of The Knot and Max Creek.
The long strange trip continues......