Melvin Seals is a true master!
by BluesMark on 3/8/18Penn's Peak - Jim ThorpeWow, unforgettable show in a magical venue. If you get a chance to see Melvin Seals and JGB you won't regret taking it. It is a special, maybe even spiritual experience.
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MELVIN SEALS & JGB IN CONCERT:
Electric organ master Melvin Seals rose to prominence in the '80s as a member of the Jerry Garcia Band, and today he keeps Garcia's hallowed legacy alive and kicking with his offshoot band the JGB. Taking the stage amid trippy '70s-inspired visuals, the group improvises their way through groove-heavy sets of jazz and blues-infused rock jams, wowing audiences with their intuitive playing and world-class chops. Seals' virtuosic keyboard riffing remains as sharp as ever -- whether he's lending his nimble fingers to Grateful Dead classics like "Sugaree" or performing covers of Motown favorites like "How Sweet it Is (To Be Loved by You)". Ticket buyers to looking for a good time can expect a wildly diverse, high-energy concert experience every time.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
San Francisco-born Melvin Seals took up the piano at age eight and by his teens he was playing with his church's gospel choir. He went on to record and perform with luminaries like Charlie Daniels and Chuck Berry before joining the Jerry Garcia Band in 1980. Seals recorded and performed with the band throughout the '80s and '90s, appearing on revered albums like 1982's Run for the Roses and 1991's Jerry Garcia Band LP. Following Garcia's death in 1995 Seals launched JGB, a continuation of the project dedicated to honoring the late great guitarist's beloved musical legacy. Since then the group has released several studio albums, dropped a series of live albums titled Pure Jerry, and headlined the Grateful Garcia Gathering in Mauston, WI. Seals & JGB continue to impress Deadheads and jam band lovers around the country with marathon sets of solo-filled tunes every time they hit the road on tour.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Rating: 5 out of 5 Melvin rocks!!
by gvk3 on 3/6/18Penn's Peak - Jim ThorpeJGB was fabulous. John K. Was awesome Would see them again and again.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Melvin Seals was awesome
by Bill7462 on 3/6/18Penn's Peak - Jim ThorpeMelvin wailed on the Hammond B3 and Ron Holloway an great bonus on sax the whole band was tight and played over 2 hours highly recommended
Rating: 5 out of 5 Melvin Seals & JGB
by Deaddave61 on 3/6/18Penn's Peak - Jim ThorpeWhat an outstanding show, Melvin was phenomenal like always. The whole band is just great. We went early, had dinner at Roadies it was just a very enjoyable evening.
Rating: 5 out of 5 southerntier music
by 607SOUTHERNTIERPRANKSTERS on 3/6/18Penn's Peak - Jim ThorpeNYS Southerntiers BEST GROUPS in facebook, featuring RAIBRED, SHHIP OF PHOOLS AND MORE
Rating: 5 out of 5 Melvin seals rocked the pony
by Tprov00 on 3/4/18The Stone Pony - Asbury ParkThis show was so much fun ! High energy great music ...awesome time !!
Rating: 5 out of 5 Always a pleasure
by Roxiegirl100 on 10/28/17B.B. King Blues Club & Grill - New YorkAmazing event at B.B. King. Doesn’t happen often where the tables are removed and a dance floor is created. Wish this venue had more Dead type events like this! Loved the crowd
Rating: 5 out of 5 MELVIN. !!
by FloppytheCat on 10/24/17Cohoes Music Hall - CohoesMelvin’s smile is reason enough to go every time See you again soon
Rating: 5 out of 5 Jerry is smiling down
by DeadAHead54 on 4/24/17Uptown Theatre Napa - NapaThis was a fantastic show. They played 2 hours straight without a break So many classic JGB songs, as well as a Grateful Dead song or two. The band was tight and the lead and backup vocals were perfect.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Melvin JGB
by Ravensun on 3/2/16Bearsville Theater - WoodstockPerfect. Such fantastic music and entire vibe was amazing.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Melvin!!!
by mamalena68 on 3/19/15The National - RichmondGreat show!!! I danced til my legs fell off! Just wish there was more, more, more!
Rating: 3 out of 5by Anonymous on 3/16/15Penn's Peak - Jim Thorpe Love the facility. The show was too short. need more bands
Rating: 4 out of 5 It was alright, for 2 hour show
by JennCerasMom on 3/16/15Penn's Peak - Jim ThorpeA little bummed it was just 2 hours long :( but Melvin and JGB did an awesome job getting everyone in the place dancing.
Rating: 5 out of 5 Melvin Seals and JGB rocked Buffalo
by Emerald2112 on 3/7/14Tralf - BuffaloI have been seeing Melvin since before Jerry died. It was great hearing him tear up those keyboards again. Like going to church again.
Rating: 4 out of 5 Blown away
by Quiltdog on 1/11/13Revolution Live - Ft LauderdaleI had No problem with the band or band members. My complaint is only with the venues management. Tickets clearly stated that it is 21+ show. I saw easily 2 very young minors (school-age). Second complaint. Smoking should NOT be allowed in the building, that is such a fire-hazard and health hazard too. I still have a headache from breathing in all that smoke. Smoking should be allowed outdoors only.