Event

China Cats

China Cats

A Tribute to the Grateful Dead

Sat. Jan. 19 at 8:30pm $15 adv./$15 door Dance ages 21 +

China Cats: This Bay Area tribute band performs the songs of the Grateful Dead with spirited jams that carry their own genuine personality while paying homage to their musical forefathers. The band is comprised of veterans of the Bay Area jam band scene who have studied the Dead's musical nuances in great detail without losing any of their own individuality. Lead guitarist Matt Hartle has worked with Jerry Garcia Band organist Melvin Seals as well as Cast of Clowns, Front Street and Shady Groove. Rhythm guitarist Scott Cooper has worked with members of Galactic, Great American Taxi, David Nelson Band and many others. Bassist Rockin Roger Sideman also plays with David Gans, Stu Allen and bluegrass legend Frank Wakefield. The band is rounded out by veteran keyboardist Steve Sofranko (Shady Groove, Workingman's Ed) and drummer Michael Owens (surfer).

Artist sites and sounds: www.thechinacats.com

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES, ALL SALES WILL CALL