Stephen Inglis: Melvin Seals aand JGB
Melvin Seals & JGB with Special Guest Skeleton Crewe Event Details Melvin Seals & JGB: Melvin Seals is a powerhouse Hammond B-3 organist, producer and arranger whose sound hasbecome inseparable from the spirit of the jam band world. He spent 15 years as a core memberof the Jerry Garcia Band, joining in 1980 and helping define its soulful, genre-blending style.With his deep roots in gospel, blues, and R&B, Seals brought a warmth and groove that gavethe band its unmistakable feel, locking in with Garcia night after night and elevating the musicwith rich textures and expressive improvisation. After Garcia’s passing in 1995, Seals stepped naturally into the role of bandleader, formingMelvin Seals & JGB and continuing to carry that music forward. Rather than treating it as atribute, he’s kept it alive—stretching it, reshaping it, and bringing his own voice into the mixwhile staying true to the spirit of the original band. Decades into his career, Seals is still out on the road, delivering high-energy shows that pullfrom the same well of soul, spontaneity, and connection that made the Jerry Garcia Band sospecial. His playing isn’t just part of that legacy—it’s one of the reasons it still resonates today. Read Less Stephen Inglis Guitar Slinger/Word Singer Stephen Inglis is a versatile artist. He crosses genres, yet his music always radiates integrity. Born and raised in Honolulu, he plays Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitar. He records and tours with the most respected traditional musicians. Stephen is the 2021 recipient of the Ki Hōʻalu Legacy Award (Honoring those who perpetuate the art if Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar) giving him his third nod at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards; Hawaiʻiʻs highest musical honor. 2021 seeʻs Stephen showcasing his electric guitar chops and rock and roll side with two singles and videos: Music Is A River and Nothing Left To Prove. His duet album with legend Dennis Kamakahi, Waimaka Helelei ia 2012 winner of the aforementioned award , and the CD is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Barely out of his teens, Stephen formed a group with legendary Grateful Dead drummer, Bill Kreutzmann. Along with his strong respect for tradition, Stephen is a creative innovator. His album Slackin on Dylan opened up new territory for slack key, winning him a Hawaii Music Award. He has made three albums of his own singer-songwriter originals, acoustic and electric. His latest album, “Cut The Dead Some Slack” Grateful Dead interpreted Slack Key style, has been garnering rave reviews worldwide. Stephen lives the music life to the full: club gigs, concerts, festivals, touring, recording. He has played to sold out crowds at esteemed venues such as The Barns at Wolftrap and the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. Stephen keeps expanding his musical range. And he is a great collaborator, always open to finding common ground in melody and harmony