tag:jeffmattson.net,2005:/blogs/news?p=59News2024-05-01T12:00:00-04:00Jeff Mattsonfalsetag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73350552024-03-19T18:50:00-04:002024-03-19T19:00:04-04:00March Off<p dir="auto">What a ride it's been! The last 4 days brought the house down, but the party continues.</p><p dir="auto">Upcoming shows:</p><ul>
<li>3/21: College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT</li>
<li>3/22-3/23: The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ</li>
</ul><p dir="auto">Ticket are still on sale at <a class="no-pjax" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank" title="" rel="noreferrer ugc nofollow">darkstarorchestra.net</a>.</p><p dir="auto"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/f17b5dc0fa6e0c606d1e93c2dd243704c3e5c22c/original/dso-march.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73350542024-03-11T18:00:00-04:002024-03-11T18:00:04-04:00DSO March Tour Kicks Off This Week!<p dir="auto">The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here – our March tour kicks off THIS WEEK in Utica, NY at the Stanley Theater!</p><p dir="auto">Tickets still on sale – secure yours now <a class="no-pjax" href="darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here</a>!</p><p dir="auto">3/14 - Stanley Theater, Utica, NY<br>3/15-3/16 - F.M Kirby Center, Wilkes Barre, PA</p><p dir="auto">3/18 - Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT</p><p dir="auto">3/20 - XL Live, Harrisburg, PA</p><p dir="auto">3/21 - College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT</p><p dir="auto">3/22-3/23 - The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ</p><p dir="auto"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/f17b5dc0fa6e0c606d1e93c2dd243704c3e5c22c/original/dso-march.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73562392024-02-28T13:00:00-05:002024-02-28T13:00:06-05:00DSO Headline Hoxeyville Festival 2024<p>Jeff Mattson and DSO will headline the Hoxeyville Spring Music Festival, taking place from May 31 to June 2 in Wellston, MI. This new musical event also will feature The Allman Betts Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band and others! </p><p>The Hoxeyville Farm is a picturesque 200-acre property in the heart of Michigan's Manistee National Forest. This new event is focused on music, camping, and immersion in the Northwoods. It will offer canoe trips Saturday and Sunday, music and ecology workshops, and plenty of food and craft vendors. Music on the Timber Stage will run from 5:00pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 4:00-11:00pm on Sunday. </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://hoxeyvillepresents.com/admission" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">TICKETS ON SALE NOW!</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/b3396b21881741e6f6c1f09543867cb2e23a3dca/original/hoxeyville.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1920" width="1080" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73562132024-02-23T15:20:42-05:002024-02-23T15:23:40-05:00Jeff Joins DJam: Grateful Dead Tribute & Benefit Show<p>Jeff Mattson, Lisa Mackey, and JGBG will join Pittsburgh jam band theCAUSE at the annual DJAM, a Grateful Dead tribute show benefitting Just Harvest, on March 30th. Just Harvest is a nonprofit organization that reduces hunger through sustainable, long-term approaches to help those in need. This year's DJam takes place on Saturday, March 30 at Thunderbird Music Hall, 4053 Butler Street in Pittsburgh, PA.</p><p>Doors @ 7pm<br>Show @ 8pm</p><p>GENERAL ADMISSION: $20.00</p><p>AGE: 21+</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/56165582/djamgrateful-dead-tribute-benefit-show-pittsburgh-thunderbird-caf%C3%A9-music-hal" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/589da47341a67a7d6b7131aa001a322dd42e1939/original/djam.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1200" width="1200" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73513092024-02-16T10:00:00-05:002024-02-16T10:00:05-05:00DSO is Headed to The Greek!<p>Join DSO Saturday, July 13 at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, CA in celebration of 40 years of the Rex Foundation and their $10,000,000 in grants to over 14,000 grantees!</p><p>The Rex Foundation was created by "members of the Grateful Dead and Friends" and has a mission "to help secure a healthy environment, promote individuality in the arts, provide support to critical and necessary social services, assist others less fortunate than ourselves, protect the rights of indigenous people and ensure their cultural survival, build a stronger community, and educate children and adults everywhere."</p><p>This evening of music at this iconic venue is a benefit concert for Rex Foundation and features Dark Star Orchestra performing the Grateful Dead's 7/13/84 Greek Theatre show at Greek Theatre on its 40th anniversary!</p><p>On this unforgettable night, the Grateful Dead broke out “Dark Star” for the first time in 3 years. During “Dark Star” and to the amazement of the audience, a brilliant shooting star streaked across the summer sky!</p><p>The celebration will commence with special guests Melvin Seals and JGB.</p><p>Let's come together to celebrate the power of community, the magic of music, and the incredible impact of the Rex Foundation. Each grant has contributed to meaningful change, and this is a momentous occasion to reflect on the positive ripples that Rex and family have created.</p><p>We hope you can join us for this epic benefit concert commemorating Rex's milestone achievements!</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://go.seated.com/tour-events/2e7cf585-e9d4-4a47-815c-70708dc36e4b" data-link-type="url">TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! </a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/b2dea1c5ee3b5c0141613572684f3ed461805655/original/greek-theatre.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73513082024-02-14T16:03:45-05:002024-02-14T16:03:45-05:00Axial Tilt Returns<p>Axial Tilt returns to New Orleans during Jazz Fest weekend for a pair of shows at Cafe Istanbul May 3 & 4! This DSO heavy super group features Jeff Mattson, Rob Eaton, Lisa Mackey, Skip Vangelas, Dino English plus Mitch Stein and Wally Ingram along with special guests. Single night and two night tickets available now <a class="no-pjax" href="https://a.purplepass.com/events/278704-axial-tilt---a-grateful-dead-celebration-in-new-or-may-4th-2024" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here</a>.</p><p>All ages!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/b5d23ecf236c71feb6b194e25885079aaa47b2a1/original/axial-tilt.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73350492024-02-06T18:00:00-05:002024-02-06T18:00:04-05:00DSO Winter Tour Is A Wrap!<p dir="auto">We had an awesome time in Arizona, California and Bend, Oregon. Join us for the grand finale as our tour wraps up with a bang in the Pacific Northwest:</p><ul>
<li>2/8: Midtown Ballroom - Bend, OR</li>
<li>2/9: The Showbox - Seattle, WA - <strong>SOLD OUT</strong>
</li>
<li>2/10: Roseland Theater - Portland, OR<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/bfc686e0f44d85a504e5839ec852f202f6294acd/original/dso-winter-24.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></li>
</ul>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73350482024-01-22T18:00:00-05:002024-01-22T18:00:02-05:00Winter Tour - This Week!<p dir="auto">Exciting news as DSO winter tour is about to kick off this week at the Marquee Theatre in Arizona on January 25! Quick heads up – tickets for some shows have already flown off the shelves, so make sure to swing by <a class="no-pjax" href="darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">the DSO website</a> and lock in your plans for the gigs closest to you! Let's make this winter tour unforgettable!</p><p dir="auto">1/25 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ</p><p dir="auto">1/26 - The Sound - Delmar, CA</p><p dir="auto">1/27 - The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA</p><p dir="auto">1/30 - Fremont Theater - San Luis Obisbo, CA</p><p dir="auto">2/1 - Guild Theater - Menlo Park, CA - <strong>SOLD OUT</strong></p><p dir="auto">2/2 - The Warfield - San Francisco, CA</p><p dir="auto">2/3 Golden State Theatre - Monterey, CA</p><p dir="auto">2/4 JaM Cellars Ballroom - Napa, CA</p><p dir="auto">2/7 - Midtown Ballroom - Bend, OR</p><p dir="auto">2/8 - Mount Baker Theatre - Bellingham, WA</p><p dir="auto">2/9 - The Showbox - Seattle, WA - <strong>SOLD OUT</strong></p><p dir="auto">2/10 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR</p><p dir="auto"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/bfc686e0f44d85a504e5839ec852f202f6294acd/original/dso-winter-24.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73350532024-01-16T18:33:13-05:002024-01-16T18:33:13-05:00Aloha! DSO Is Heading to Hawaii!<p>"If my words did glow,<span> </span>with the gold of sunshine..."<span> </span></p><p>DSO is heading to Hawaii!<span> </span></p><p>Join us for the thrill of our first ever performances in Hawaii at the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/hawaiitheatre?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZVZ2a_JKn0R7VQkTY90G6F8lzFM9vDXJPFIWFCy5qtqcHqeTa3sG7FiF50ZmEMW-X-MUSAhiTji_wA8mq0vhggOTY6MY7WUSEW4vDtAgGYNlbTVCK1U50fyJmsg0BeAWdsilhDFZmMPo2ZcZp0-_umOg4q6Cw0otg-5EX9rywDCSGCr4KU_4w2Z8ozOAH1atX4&__tn__=-%5DK-R"><span>Hawaii Theatre Center</span></a> in Honolulu on April 4 & 5! Tickets go on sale exclusively for DSO fans on Friday, January 19 at 10 AM HST (4 PM EST) - password RIPPLE.<span> </span></p><p><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/55904135b1a1c1260a51623488812caa8e142e17/original/dso-hawaii.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/73350472024-01-16T18:27:29-05:002024-01-16T18:27:29-05:00March On!<p dir="auto">Exciting news for March – DSO is hitting the road again in the Northeast with a fantastic lineup of tour dates. Can't wait to share the music and good vibes with all of you. Mark your calendars because tickets go on sale this Friday, January 19 at <a class="no-pjax" href="www.darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">www.darkstarorchestra.net</a>!</p><p dir="auto">3/14 - Stanley Theater, Utica, NY<br>3/15-3/16 - F.M Kirby Center, Wilkes Barre, PA</p><p dir="auto">3/18 - Infinity Hall, Hartford, CT</p><p dir="auto">3/20 - XL Live, Harrisburg, PA</p><p dir="auto">3/21 - College Street Music Hall, New Haven, CT</p><p dir="auto">3/22-3/23 - The Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ</p><p dir="auto"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/f17b5dc0fa6e0c606d1e93c2dd243704c3e5c22c/original/dso-march.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72662882023-12-11T08:00:00-05:002023-12-11T08:00:02-05:00DSO Cosmic New Years - Around The Corner!<p>We can't wait to ring in 2024 with you! Tickets are on sale now!</p><p>12/28 • 12/29 :: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/basiecenter?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXcVPNy69voib8qnwU2KJ9lCscqy9kEozy-A2MNToeLuySsFnj2nKGcG18-7zKWjcdsGllSbEQ7i7G8TKZLS5bXwsoHOPgGgIW0Kso8LJ8q9mcWv2EqVptRwnTunbtb74coE9q0rnSFD_wI1pr9QftidGiDAzOokLlF_7B6f2v8oXIBL1AfR25VjfUTQz7Hsh4&__tn__=-%5DK-R"><span>Count Basie Center for the Arts</span></a> - Red Bank, NJ</p><p>12/30 • 12/31 :: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheCapitolTheatre?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZXcVPNy69voib8qnwU2KJ9lCscqy9kEozy-A2MNToeLuySsFnj2nKGcG18-7zKWjcdsGllSbEQ7i7G8TKZLS5bXwsoHOPgGgIW0Kso8LJ8q9mcWv2EqVptRwnTunbtb74coE9q0rnSFD_wI1pr9QftidGiDAzOokLlF_7B6f2v8oXIBL1AfR25VjfUTQz7Hsh4&__tn__=-%5DK-R"><span>The Capitol Theatre</span></a> - Port Chester,NY<a class="no-pjax" href="darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank">darkstarorchestra.net</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/c17610952b07a38d94d075b46c94110d76c54d28/original/dso-new-years-art.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72662862023-12-04T08:00:00-05:002023-12-04T08:00:01-05:00Fall Tour Is A Wrap!<p>DSO Fall Tour Wraps up this weekend with our traditional Florida swing! Tickets and info at <a class="no-pjax" href="darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">darkstarorchestra.net</a>!</p><p><span>12/8 </span>Pompano Beach Amphitheater<span> </span>Pompano Beach, FL</p><p>12/9<span> </span>The St. Augustine Amphitheatre<span> </span>St. Augustine, FL</p><p><span>12/10 </span>Jannus Live<span> </span>St. Petersburg, FL</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/7ad66c2b197a091902440b8295c20e4398dc5195/original/dso-fall-sq.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72662842023-11-06T08:00:00-05:002023-11-06T08:00:02-05:00DSO Fall Tour Cruises On!<p>DSO returns to the road THIS WEEKEND! We'll even celebrate our anniversary along the way! Tickets for all nights and more at <a class="no-pjax" href="darkstarorchestra.net" data-link-type="url">darkstarorchestra.net</a><a data-link-type="url">.</a></p><p><span>11/9 </span>Poplar Hall<span> </span>Appleton, WI</p><p>11/10 The Pabst Theater<span> </span>Milwaukee, WI</p><p><span>11/11 </span>Palace Theatre<span> </span>St. Paul, MN ——> Anniversary</p><p>11/14<span> </span>The Capitol Theatre<span> </span>Davenport, IA</p><p><span>11/15 </span>Madrid Theatre<span> </span>Kansas City, MO</p><p>11/17<span> </span>The Pageant<span> </span>St. Louis, MO</p><p>11/18<span> </span>The Riviera Theatre<span> </span>Chicago, IL</p><p><span>11/19 </span>KEMBA Live!<span> </span>Columbus, OH</p><p>11/22<span> </span>Penn's Peak<span> </span>Jim Thorpe, PA</p><p>11/24-25<span> </span>The Paramount<span> </span>Huntington, NY</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/7ad66c2b197a091902440b8295c20e4398dc5195/original/dso-fall-sq.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72933652023-10-27T10:00:00-04:002023-10-27T10:00:01-04:00Just Announced: DSO Winter Tour!<p>West Coast! We'll see you this winter on <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Dark Star Orchestra</a> Winter Tour 2024. Tickets on sale now.</p><p>Jan. 25 Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ</p><p>Jan. 26 The Sound - Del Mar, CA</p><p>Jan. 27 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA</p><p>Jan. 30 Fremont Theatre - San Luis Obispo, CA</p><p>Feb. 1 Guild Theatre - Menlo Park, CA</p><p>Feb. 2 Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA</p><p>Feb. 3 Golden State Theatre - Monterey, CA</p><p>Feb.4 Jam Cellars Ballroom - Napa, CA</p><p>Feb. 7 Midtown Ballroom - Bend, OR</p><p>Feb. 8 Mount Baker Theatre - Bellingham, WA</p><p>Feb. 9 Showbox - Seattle, WA</p><p><span>Feb. 10 Roseland Theatre - Portland, OR</span></p><p><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/bfc686e0f44d85a504e5839ec852f202f6294acd/original/dso-winter-24.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72662832023-10-09T08:20:00-04:002023-10-09T08:20:02-04:00DSO Fall Tour Kicks Off THIS WEEK!<p>Fall Tour kick off this month! Tickets for all nights + Cosmic New Years are on sale now at <a class="no-pjax" href="darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">darkstarorchestra.net</a>!</p><p><span>10/13 </span>Avondale Brewing Company<span> </span>Birmingham, AL</p><p>10/14<span> </span>Tabernacle<span> </span>Atlanta, GA</p><p>10/15<span> </span>The Signal<span> </span>Chattanooga, TN</p><p><span>10/18 </span>MegaCorp Pavilion<span> </span>Newport, KY</p><p>10/19 Stage AE Pittsburgh, PA</p><p><span>1</span>0/20 Warner Theatre Erie, PA</p><p>10/21 The Anthem Washington, DC</p><p><span>11/9 </span>Poplar Hall<span> </span>Appleton, WI</p><p>11/10 The Pabst Theater<span> </span>Milwaukee, WI</p><p><span>11/11 </span>Palace Theatre<span> </span>St. Paul, MN (DSO's Anniversary!)</p><p>11/14<span> </span>The Capitol Theatre<span> </span>Davenport, IA</p><p><span>11/15 </span>Madrid Theatre<span> </span>Kansas City, MO</p><p>11/17<span> </span>The Pageant<span> </span>St. Louis, MO</p><p>11/18<span> </span>The Riviera Theatre<span> </span>Chicago, IL</p><p><span>11/19 </span>KEMBA Live!<span> </span>Columbus, OH</p><p>11/22<span> </span>Penn's Peak<span> </span>Jim Thorpe, PA</p><p>11/24-25<span> </span>The Paramount<span> </span>Huntington, NY</p><p><span>12/8 </span>Pompano Beach Amphitheater<span> </span>Pompano Beach, FL</p><p>12/9<span> </span>The St. Augustine Amphitheatre<span> </span>St. Augustine, FL</p><p><span>12/10 </span>Jannus Live<span> </span>St. Petersburg, FL</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/7ad66c2b197a091902440b8295c20e4398dc5195/original/dso-fall-sq.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72662592023-08-31T11:08:16-04:002023-08-31T11:08:16-04:00Touch of Brews!<p>I'm very honored to serve as the Artist At Large at the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.touchofbrews.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">3rd Annual Touch of Brews</a>, a Grateful Dead-themed music festival in Nashville presented by Terrapin Beer Company September 29-30, 2023. This all-ages 2-day festival takes place in Sevier Park in the 12 South Neighborhood and kicks off Friday night with a set from Midnight North and the Dead Beats Tie Dye Jam. Then Saturday from 10am-9pm, myself and Midnight North's Grahame Lesh & Elliott Peck will join forces with local greats Ladycouch and the Stolen Faces, and more wrapping it all up with a set as Nashville Is Dead featuring Mike Miz and more! One Ticket Good for BOTH days, all-ages event, and kids 10 and under are FREE! Buy in advance for discounted pricing, tickets range from $25-$35 <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.touchofbrews.com/get-tickets" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here</a>. More info below:</p><p> </p><p>- THE ROCK N ROLL PLAYHOUSE "MUSIC OF THE JAM"</p><p>- SCHOOL OF ROCK</p><p>- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WATKINS GLEN SUMMER JAM FEATURING LADYCOUCH PERFORMING THE BAND</p><p>- THE STOLEN FACES</p><p>- MIDNIGHT RIDERS</p><p>- NASHVILLE IS DEAD FEATURING JEFF MATTSON, MIKE MIZ , MEMBERS OF MIDNIGHT NORTH AND MORE!</p><p>-Terrapin Beer plus Waterbird Spirits</p><p>-Food Trucks</p><p>-Expanded Free Kid Zone brought to you by Pancho & Lefty's Cantina</p><p>-Shakedown Street Vendors</p><p>-Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream</p><p>Additional Details/Rules</p><p>- Friendly leashed dogs are welcome, but please bring what you need to clean up and provide water</p><p>- Re-Entry is allowed</p><p>- No large bags, no weapons, no drugs, no outside food or beverage</p><p>- The festival site is located in the North East area of Sevier Park, close to the corner of 10th Ave and Kirkwood.</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/fa9206f24d265feb926186f5e9045d1d42d8e25c/original/tob-2023-ig-2d.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72258912023-08-06T10:00:00-04:002023-08-06T10:00:03-04:00Summer Finishes Strong<p>Don't miss our final shows of the season starting Monday, August 7 at Hi-Fi Annex in Indianapolis, IN. On Wednesday, August 9, we're traviling to the northernmost point we've ever played in Michigan to host you at the Interlochen Center for the Arts, then back down to Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids on August 10. We wrap it all up in the Buckeye State with a rare appearance at the historic Agora Theatre in Cleveland on August 11, then off to the Rose Music Center at The Heights in Huber Heights near Dayton on August 12. Tickets and info at <a class="no-pjax" href="darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">darkstarorchestra.net</a>.</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/3e21ace81f8bdb5a2a9b8ad823f2999df2a526af/original/dso-summer-full.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72258902023-08-02T15:00:00-04:002023-08-02T15:00:09-04:00Back to Bears!<p>Back to Bear's!</p><p>The <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bearspicnicevents.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">18th Annual Bears Picnic and Family Reunion</a> happens this weekend and DSO is returning for two nights at this awesome festival August 3 - 6! Relax with the family in Blain, PA by picking up your tickets <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/18th-annual-bears-picnic-family-reunion-tickets-615320980617" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here</a> and we'll see you there!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/38b80f0a885f21ef108f9540396d7c3f9fd41394/original/bears-picnic.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72258832023-07-24T14:00:00-04:002023-07-24T14:00:05-04:00Three Cheers for SSSSSummer!<p><strong>SSSSS</strong>ummer <strong>s</strong>wings on! Dark Star Orchestra returns to the road this Wednesday, July 26 for our annual evening at the ballpark at Rochester's<strong> S</strong>ilver<strong> S</strong>tadium (aka Innovative Field) then spends two nights with you at<strong> S</strong>ummer Jam 50 in LaFayette, NY Celebrating 50 Years of the Famed Watkins Glen ‘<strong>S</strong>ummer Jam’ on July 28-29. The 30th finds us at the <strong>S</strong>tone Pony <strong>S</strong>ummer <strong>S</strong>tage in Asbury Park, NJ then we cruise up to the <strong>S</strong>tony Creek Brewery in Branford, CT on August 2 before crossing the <strong>S</strong>outhern Tier running up to Buffalo for an evening at Buffalo's Outer Harbor on August 3. Tickets and info available at <a class="no-pjax" href="darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">darkstarorchestra.net</a>. <strong>S</strong>ee you there!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/3e21ace81f8bdb5a2a9b8ad823f2999df2a526af/original/dso-summer-full.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72442682023-07-19T12:50:39-04:002023-08-06T10:00:03-04:00The Zen Tricksters Return to Landmark on Main<p>Join me with friends Klyph Black, Tom Circosta, Dave Diamond, and Jennifer Markard with Special Guest Matt Iselin as The Zen Tricksters Saturday, September 9 at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington, NY. Standing-room and seated tickets are available now, <a class="no-pjax" href="Jeff%20Mattson%20Lead-Guitar%20&%20Vocals,%20Klyph%20Black-Bass%20&%20Vocals,%20Tom%20Circosta%20-%20Rhythm%20Guitar%20&%20Vocals,%20Dave%20Diamond%20dave.diamond.182%20-%20Drums%20&%20Vocals,%20Jennifer%20Markard%20-%20Vocals%20and%20Special%20Guest%20Matt%20Iselin%20matthewiselin%20-%20Keys" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">get yours right here</a>.</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/58b7b7bfd7f1a4e04026d398fd15ccefdd797c6c/original/zentricksters-sq-web-23.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72258762023-07-10T14:00:00-04:002023-07-10T14:00:01-04:00Grass Valley, SLC & Carbondale This Week<p>Busy Week Ahead! Catch DSO Wednesday, July 12 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA, Friday, July 14 at The Depot in Salt Lake City, and Saturday, July 15 at the ALC Foundation Benefit Concert in Carbondale, CO. Tickets for all nights on sale now at www.darkstarorchestra.net.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/3e21ace81f8bdb5a2a9b8ad823f2999df2a526af/original/dso-summer-full.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72258752023-07-05T14:00:00-04:002023-07-05T14:00:03-04:00Up The Mountain!<p>DSO is playing on a mountain in Jackson Hole, WY THIS WEEKEND!</p><p>That's something we have not yet done in over 3150 shows<span> </span></p><p><span> </span>Tickets are on sale now: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsnowkingmountain.com%2Fking-concerts%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0YH7SgMm9SwqVGBMb9fSbhJfAIZLm-yOMVeDnj32U3h_nZw_upn6GoIJo&h=AT0K9RFCvY3L1FRGYxiretiEFJ0NE3hxvcSLGmoxLj48d9H8kmlGQkwzvmXBeSp4Z24HiYkF8PhKqArkLreIxrSSc6e9raZYnKBOrnCOPFtieB1Rn21lWTRQ0nn-xgiWUiJYLShMr-9PZn2qb-Codgk&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT2qILjXVQsDxSYNjU-f0zd708mwZHZrrD-veE-XSxqZ5ooTlhRQfZ0cG4PpYMS6H7xt0dEzL1QjFZFXk_9pBBuyhkPCKA994Kwgg4ALjuxSa-5Xq-xxZE0Wb6xs_0ZMa6a2mJZZWIDr8hgLT1TTOvssP_sBm_HM_PtWreH-_OelUS0wYrjxY5Y3YQ35EBXzSUsIoiiGPh3o"><span>https://snowkingmountain.com/king-concerts/</span></a></p><p>To say this view from the stage will be 'stunning' is an understatement, so if you're near Wyoming or have been looking to visit there, we have a three-night stand ATOP Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole.</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/28e6d4478bbbd58474c39de999dadc090cf03218/original/snow-king.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72271412023-06-15T14:39:44-04:002023-06-15T14:39:45-04:00Announcing: the Grateful Guitars Foundation Inaugural All-Star Benefit Concert<p>I'm honored to be joining the following list of confirmed artists for a night commemorating the legendary 8/13/75 on its anniversary at San Francisco's <a class="no-pjax" href="https://gamh.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Great American Music Hall</a>.</p><p><span><u>Confirmed artists:</u></span></p><p>Alex Jordan (Musical Director, Cubensis)</p><p>Jeff Mattson (DSO)</p><p>Rob Eaton (DSO)</p><p>Skip Vangelas (DSO)</p><p>Rob Barraco (DSO)</p><p>Dino English (DSO)</p><p>John Kadlecik (Furthur)</p><p>Sunshine Becker (Furthur)</p><p>Stu Allen (Phil & Friends)</p><p>Garrett Deloian (JMF) </p><p>Zach Nugent (Dead Set)</p><p>Nate LaPointe (Cubensis)</p><p>Brad Rhodus (Cubensis)</p><p>Scott Guberman (Phil & Friends)</p><p>Elliott Peck (Midnight North) </p><p>Danny Eisenberg (Mother Hips)</p><p>Brian Rashap (Mother Hips)</p><p>Jeremy Hoenig (Melvin Seals & JGB)</p><p>Roger Sideman (China Cats) </p><p><br>The above All-Stars will be sharing the stage in support of the Grateful Guitars Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that obtains world-class musical instruments for talented players to carry on the tradition of jam band music into the 21st century and beyond. The foundation has already gifted instruments to many of the artists playing at the show and some of those will be on hand for all to enjoy. In addition, Grateful Guitars board members will loan out stage-used Grateful Dead instruments, like Alligator and Mission Control, for this inaugural event. </p><p><span>There is something a little magical about musical instruments, with their ability to translate ideas into sound and move hearts. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://gratefulguitars.org/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>Grateful Guitars Foundation</span></a><span> founder Andy Logan began to collect the model and style of guitars that Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir played and for the past ten years and counting has loaned them out to bands seeking to recapture period-specific tones. Eventually, he owned some of the instruments they’d actually played, including “Alligator” (a Fender Stratocaster Garcia played from 1971 to 1973 so-named because of a sticker on it) and the Martin D-28 with which he recorded “Ripple,” as well as Weir’s Modulus Blackknife (used 1983 to 1985) and a few more owned by Weir, as well as amps, speaker cabinets and keyboards all used by the Grateful Dead.</span></p><p><span>“These instruments should be played, not mounted on a wall. I wanted to share them with the fans and players who have loved the Grateful Dead, so that the jam scene is enlivened by their unique tones and historical significance,” said Andy.</span></p><p><span>Andy has since been joined by Jason Scheuner, who owns several Phil Lesh played instruments, notably Mission Control (used 1974 to 1979) and Jason offers his basses to players to spread this same joy. Recently, David Meerman Scott and Nate Bidner joined the Grateful Guitars Foundation; they also own guitars formerly owned by Bob Weir and also loan them out for all to enjoy.</span></p><p><span>In addition to loaning out these legendary treasures, all work with the highly committed board on the Grateful Guitars Foundation, which commissions high-end custom guitars that go to the leading guitarists in the jam-band and Dead tribute band world. These instruments inspire players to reach their full potential and bring the unique tones that fans crave with the intention of helping the jam scene last forever.</span></p><p><span>“Since the Grateful Dead’s legendary Blues for Allah record release in 1975, 8/13 is an important date for the Great American Music Hall. We are excited to honor this date by hosting this inaugural benefit for the Grateful Guitars Foundation, as we fully support their cause to get top instruments into the hands of these incredible players,” said Fred Barnes, Senior Talent Buyer and General Manager, Great American Music Hall.</span></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/7532bc7872e3aac837e919bcccca9e933f7f01e9/original/grateful-guitars-gamh-admat-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72057852023-06-14T08:00:00-04:002023-06-14T08:00:01-04:00Summer Tour Starts This Week!<p>So much going on! See you there:</p><p>Fri. & Sat. June 16-17: The Salvage Station - Asheville, NC</p><p>Fri. June 23: WasFest - Boston, MA</p><p>Fri.-Sun. July 7-9: Snow King Mountain - Jackson Hole, WY</p><p>Wed. July 12: Nevada County Fairgrounds - Grass Valley, CA</p><p>Fri. July 14: The Depot - Salt Lake City</p><p>Sat. July 15: ALC Foundation Benefit Concert - Carbondale, CO</p><p>Wed. July 26: Redwings Stadium (Innovation Field) - Rochester, NY</p><p>Fri.-Sat. July 28-29: Summer Jam 50 - LaFayette, NY</p><p>Sun. July 30: Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury Park, NJ</p><p>Wed. Aug. 2: Stony Creek Brewery - Branford, CT</p><p>Thu. Aug. 3: Buffalo Outer Harbor - Buffalo, NY</p><p>Fri. - Sat. August 4-5: Bears Picnic - Blain, PA</p><p>Mon. Aug. 7: Hi-Fi Annex - Indianapolis, IN</p><p>Wed. Aug. 9: Interlochen Center For The Arts - Interlochen, MI</p><p>Thu. Aug. 10: Meijer Gardens - Grand Rapids, MI</p><p>Fri. Aug. 11: Agora Theatre - Cleveland, OH</p><p>Sat. Aug. 12: Rose Music Center at The Heights - Huber Heights, OH</p><p>All tickets on sale now <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows">here</a>!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/3e21ace81f8bdb5a2a9b8ad823f2999df2a526af/original/dso-summer-full.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71925542023-06-01T15:00:00-04:002023-06-01T15:00:03-04:00We're Headed to WasFest!<p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.folkamericanarootshalloffame.org/events/wasfest" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">WasFest is a brand new music festival is coming to Boston this Month</a>!<span> </span>Curated by legendary musician-producer Don Was, WasFest is a celebration of collaboration and creativity where an all-star lineup of artists perform unique sets that often feature the album of another musician, Dark Star Orchestra is performing <i>The Grateful Dead's November 14, 1978 Boston Music Hall Show </i> at the Wang Theatre <strong>Friday, June 23 at 7:30pm</strong>.<span> </span></p><p><span>Tickets are still available </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01005E8483F7118F" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>here</span></a><span>.</span></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/3c9432504a6b9e41f47264e7a0328a0c2bd8530c/original/wasfest.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71559672023-05-22T14:00:00-04:002023-05-22T14:00:01-04:00DSO Jubilee This Weekend!<p>The only chance to catch Jeff Mattson & Friends this Spring is at the 10th annual <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarjubilee.com/"><span>Dark Star Jubilee</span></a>! Meet us this weekend, May 26-28, at beautiful Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio and there's still time to save on the gate price by clicking <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarjubilee.com/tickets/"><span>here</span></a>. This family-friendly event is one of our all-time favorites and we can't wait to see you there!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/69ea9fba5d2bfccaa14f012ce27bff00b08aa882/original/dark-star-jubilee-2023-lineup-graphic-square.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/72057872023-05-16T08:00:00-04:002023-05-16T08:00:06-04:00Jam In The Sand Returns!<p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Come join us and spend your evenings under the stars with Dark Star Orchestra as we perform 2-sets on the beach for 3 Nights plus an afternoon Sunshine Set on the remaining day! As if that wasn’t enough, Jam in the Sand will host shows by friends and very special guests </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://melvinseals.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Melvin Seals and JGB</span></a><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> plus sets by </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.circlesaroundthesun.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Circles Around The Sun</span></a><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> and </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.donnathebuffalo.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Donna The Buffalo</span></a><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">!</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Spend your days on the beach enjoying everything the all-inclusive resort has to offer including stunning ocean views, landscaped gardens and pools scattered throughout the property. The adults-only resort features a variety of restaurants, pleasant bar settings and daily activities as part of your package. Come celebrate and be a part of this band and fan favorite experience where everyone is treated like a VIP!</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"><strong>Pre-Sale for all returning guests from JITS 10:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Tuesday, May 16 @ 10am EST</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"><strong>Pre-Sale for all returning guests from JITS 1 through 9:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Wednesday, May 17 @ 10am EST</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"><strong> Public On Sale:</strong></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Thursday, May 18 @ 10am EST</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.dsojaminthesand.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Visit the </span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.dsojaminthesand.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);">Jam In The Sand</span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.dsojaminthesand.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0, 0%, 0%);"> website for more info.</span></a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/539a5cc5f7d0bf680969b50c70d37cd1ad03b54e/original/jam-in-the-sand-jits.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71714322023-05-10T14:00:00-04:002023-05-10T14:00:05-04:00DSO Spring Tour Kicks Off This Week!<p>💥 Spring Tour! 💥<br>DSO Spring Tour kicks off May 12 at The Senate in Columbia, SC followed by our debut at The Refinery in Charleston, SC. We then return to familiar stages at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC, and The NorVa in Norfolk, VA.<br>The tour wraps up with a pair of shows at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY and a Sunday night at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA. The bus then heads to Legend Valley for our tenth Dark Star Jubilee over Memorial Day weekend and the only Jeff Mattson & Friends appearance of the season!<br> </p><p>Tickets are on sale now with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/tour/#spring-2023" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">information for each show available on our tour dates page</a>.<br>Dark Star Orchestra Spring Tour 2023<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://skullandroses.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Fri, April 21 - Skull & Roses Festival - Ventrua, CA</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D005E69E9767A5D" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Fri, May 12 - The Senate - Columbia, SC</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketweb.com/event/dark-star-orchestra-the-refinery-tickets/13046025" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sat, May 13 - The Refinery - Charleston, SC</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://concerts.livenation.com/event/2D005E69DF2B6F9D" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sun, May 14 - The Ritz - Raleigh, NC</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://concerts.livenation.com/event/2D005E69D89D6AC9" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Tue, May 16 - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - Wilmington, NC</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.axs.com/events/475420/dark-star-orchestra-tickets?skin=norva" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Wed, May 17 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D005E6AFFFA5F4C" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Fri, May 19 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D005E6AFFFD5F4E" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sat, May 20 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02005E6EAB663989" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sun, May 21 - Penn's Peak - Jim Thorpe, PA</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Fri, May 26 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH</a><br>Sat, May 27 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH<br>Sun, May 28 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71559612023-04-18T14:00:00-04:002023-04-18T14:00:05-04:00See You At Skull & Roses!<p>DSO returns to Ventura for the annual <a class="no-pjax" href="https://skullandroses.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Skull & Roses Festival</a> this Friday, April 21!</p><p>Tickets are available <a class="no-pjax" href="https://skullandroses.com/box-office/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here</a> and we hope to see you there!</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/eafd9f80792c3c093e4e2628fe26bf5fe46c4960/original/skull-and-roses-daily-lineup.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71846902023-04-05T16:40:22-04:002023-04-05T16:40:23-04:00DSO Summer Tour - 1st Dates Are Here<p>Did someone say SUMMER? 🌹💀🌞💀🌹<br>The first DSO Summer Tour dates have arrived with a nation-spanning hop from two nights in Asheville, NC to California then to our debut in Carbondale, Colorado for an ALC Foundation Benefit Concert. Additional dates will be announced so stay tuned! <br>Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM local time and you can find the full details on the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/tour/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">DSO website</a>!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/85d01b32b03ac12c04cff64deda4172c70cf196c/original/dso-summer-1-sq.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71799082023-03-28T13:50:58-04:002023-03-28T13:51:38-04:00Join Us At Dark Star Jubilee!<p dir="ltr">The 10th Annual Dark Star Jubilee Returns to Beautiful Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio May 26-28 and Jeff Mattson & Friends will be making their only appearance of the Spring. Check out this <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/RwaKCEC8RlQ" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">recap video</a> from last year to get in the spirit!</p><p dir="ltr">Tickets and info at <a class="no-pjax" href="http://darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://darkstarjubilee.com/&source=gmail&ust=1680102690321000&usg=AOvVaw0IYE2vROB0ojtcqVaqpvRu">darkstarjubilee.com</a><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://darkstarjubilee.com/&source=gmail&ust=1680102690321000&usg=AOvVaw0IYE2vROB0ojtcqVaqpvRu">.</a></p><p dir="ltr"> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/72de542d2d3ee9054b9830226621b76df799dcfa/original/jeff-mattson-friends-dsj-23.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71559592023-03-22T14:00:00-04:002023-03-22T14:00:01-04:00Railrider Jamboree This Weekend<p>DSO Winter Tour East wraps up this weekend with our return to the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.railriderjam.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Railrider Jamboree</a> at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York on Saturday, March 25! <a class="no-pjax" href="https://railrider.frontgatetickets.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Need a last-minute ticket? Why not?!</a></p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/1ec5269ffbd79770a2aa14fa96e18b7c6f311c8a/original/railrider.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71714272023-03-14T17:28:14-04:002023-03-14T17:28:14-04:00Announcing DSO Spring Tour 2023<p>💥 Spring Tour! 💥<br>After the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">DSO</a> appearance at the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://skullandroses.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Skull & Roses Festival</a>, DSO Spring Tour kicks off May 12 at The Senate in Columbia, SC followed by our debut at The Refinery in Charleston, SC. We then return to familiar stages at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC, and The NorVa in Norfolk, VA.<br>The tour wraps up with a pair of shows at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY and a Sunday night at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA. The bus then heads to Legend Valley for our tenth Dark Star Jubilee over Memorial Day weekend and the only Jeff Mattson & Friends appearance of the season!<br> </p><p>Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 17 with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/tour/#spring-2023" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">information for each show available on our tour dates page</a>.<br>Dark Star Orchestra Spring Tour 2023<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://skullandroses.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Fri, April 21 - Skull & Roses Festival - Ventrua, CA</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D005E69E9767A5D" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Fri, May 12 - The Senate - Columbia, SC</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketweb.com/event/dark-star-orchestra-the-refinery-tickets/13046025" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sat, May 13 - The Refinery - Charleston, SC</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://concerts.livenation.com/event/2D005E69DF2B6F9D" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sun, May 14 - The Ritz - Raleigh, NC</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://concerts.livenation.com/event/2D005E69D89D6AC9" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Tue, May 16 - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - Wilmington, NC</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.axs.com/events/475420/dark-star-orchestra-tickets?skin=norva" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Wed, May 17 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D005E6AFFFA5F4C" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Fri, May 19 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1D005E6AFFFD5F4E" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sat, May 20 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/02005E6EAB663989" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Sun, May 21 - Penn's Peak - Jim Thorpe, PA</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Fri, May 26 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH</a><br>Sat, May 27 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH<br>Sun, May 28 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/36256a34b11ff6ae6cf9d55074937777304812d4/original/dso-2023-spring.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71559502023-03-06T12:00:00-05:002023-03-06T12:00:02-05:00DSO Winter Tour East Starts This Week!<p>We'll see you soon:</p><p>March 9 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Center for the Arts</p><p>March 10 & 11 - Albany, NY - The Palace Theatre<span> </span></p><p>March 13 - Hartford, CT - Infinity Hall Hartford</p><p>March 15 & 16 - Rutland, VT - Paramount Theatre</p><p>March 17 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - F.M. Kirby Center</p><p>March 18 - Ellicottville, NY - The Rail Rider Jamboree<span> </span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/tour/#winter-east" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>All Tickets On Sale Now</span></a><span>!</span></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71559652023-02-24T14:00:00-05:002023-02-24T14:00:06-05:00Jeff Mattson & Friends at the Dark Star Jubilee<p>The only chance to catch Jeff Mattson & Friends this Spring is the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Dark Star Jubilee</a>! The 10th Dark Star Jubilee takes place May 26-28 at beautiful Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio and there's still time to save on passes by clicking <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.darkstarjubilee.com/tickets/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here</a>. This family-friendly event is one of our all-time favorites and we can't wait to see you there!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/69ea9fba5d2bfccaa14f012ce27bff00b08aa882/original/dark-star-jubilee-2023-lineup-graphic-square.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71559422023-02-17T13:30:05-05:002023-02-17T14:38:36-05:0022nd Annual D-Jam Benefitting Just Harvest<p>Friends, I am honored once again to join Pittsburgh's <a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.theCAUSEjams.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">theCAUSE</a> with my DSO bandmate Lisa Mackey at the 22nd annual D-Jam Benefitting <a class="no-pjax" href="https://justharvest.org/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Just Harvest</a><a data-link-type="url">.</a> The show takes place Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 at Pittsburgh's <a class="no-pjax" href="https://thunderbirdmusichall.com/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall</a>. Tickets are going fast, but you can still get in on this great benefit supporting Just Harvest by clicking <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/4707195/djamgrateful-dead-tribute-benefit-show-pittsburgh-thunderbird-caf%C3%A9-music-hall" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">here</a>. Not a local? Please feel free to share with your Steel City friends and family.</p><p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">Doors @ 6:30pm</span><br><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">Show @ 7:30pm</span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">Thunderbird Music Hall</span><br><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">4053 Butler St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201</span><br><br><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">Age Restriction: 21+</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);">theCAUSE is a band consisting of 4 Pittsburgh musicians who have all been around the proverbial block. Playing tunes from Grateful Dead, Phish, The Beatles, Bob Dylan and MORE, including some very tasty originals, theCAUSE packs a punch while still paying close attention to the delicate touch.</span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/349569/7dcb1623232f355f1fad1da4060fa88c8461eb63/original/djam2023-squareformat-sponsor.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/70930162023-01-23T11:00:00-05:002023-01-23T11:00:01-05:00DSO Winter Tour Coming Soon! Tickets On Sale Now!<p><a contents="DSO Winter Tour 2023" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/tour/#winter-2023" target="_blank">DSO Winter Tour 2023</a> - Tickets On Sale Now!</p>
<p>We are thrilled to kick off our 2023 dates on the Western part of America at some of our favorite towns and venues THIS WEEK:</p>
<p>Thu, Jan 26 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ</p>
<p>Fri, Jan 27 - The Novo - Los Angeles, CA</p>
<p>Sat, Jan 28 - Observatory North Park - San Diego, CA</p>
<p>Tue, Jan 31 - Fremont Theatre - San Luis Obispo, CA</p>
<p>Thu, Feb 2 - Crest Theatre - Sacramento, CA</p>
<p>Fri, Feb 3 - The Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA</p>
<p>Sat, Feb 4 - The Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA</p>
<p>Sun, Feb 5 - Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room - Stateline, NV</p>
<p>Tue, Feb 7 - The Depot - Salt Lake City, UT</p>
<p>Thu, Feb 9 - Belly Up - Aspen, CO</p>
<p>Thu, Feb 10 - 10 Mile Music Hall - Frisco, CO</p>
<p>Sat, Feb 11 - Mission Ballroom - Denver, CO<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/ba4d0b83aae14643dafa4ebef6fd6b5e707bf369/original/dso-winter-2023-sq.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71392852023-01-17T15:08:28-05:002023-01-17T15:08:28-05:00See you at Echoland!<p>Florida! </p>
<p>We'll see you at Echoland Festival at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park! . </p>
<p>Who’s joining DSO May 11-13? </p>
<p>Check out the full lineup and tickets on sale this Thursday, Jan. 19 at 10am ET: </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.echolandfestival.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.echolandfestival.com/" target="_blank">https://www.echolandfestival.com/</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/dc5ad8880659bf26862e6fb0d14595cc2973bcf0/original/echoland.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71368002023-01-11T22:10:21-05:002023-01-11T22:10:21-05:00Announcing Dark Star Orchestra Winter Tour East! <p>Announcing <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra</a> Winter Tour East! </p>
<p>We're thrilled to share a new series of dates on the Eastern side of our fine nation kicking off this March! </p>
<p>March 9 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Center for the Arts <br>March 10 & 11 - Albany, NY - The Palace Theatre <br>March 13 - Hartford, CT - Infinity Hall Hartford <br>March 15 & 16 - Rutland, VT - Paramount Theatre <br>March 17 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - F.M. Kirby Center <br>March 18 - Ellicottville, NY - The Rail Rider Jamboree </p>
<p>Tickets on sale this Friday, January 13 at 10 AM ET!</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71355862023-01-09T18:52:25-05:002023-01-09T18:52:26-05:00See You Later, Alligator<p>Thanks again to <a contents="Alex Jordan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.alexjordanjams.com/" target="_blank">Alex Jordan</a> for having me out to recreate 8/1/73 - Alligator's last show - as part of his Grateful Thursdays residency at Redwood City's Club Fox, and to Andy Logan for his incredible generosity in sharing Alligator with us. Can't wait to do it again!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/cbf8a513e4487bfe3df51107425fda7611f57bb6/original/bobminkinphotography-dsc4957.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/0ee8b4b6a2dc2ce22140c74c1e26d1a8d014f97c/original/bobminkinphotography-dsc5050.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/6be348d46fab4b17cd816102b27d5e8d9344d283/original/230105-alex-jordan-sunshine-becker-ezra-lipp-jeff-mattson-susana-millman-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/4067c95258e6fe889f01c5d444e658612840c48f/original/230105-mookie-siegel-susana-millman.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71140102022-12-01T15:00:00-05:002022-12-01T15:00:02-05:00Announcing Jeff Mattson with Alex Jordan & Friends! <p>West Coast friends! I'm thrilled to announce I'll be joining <a contents="Alex Jordan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.alexjordanjams.com/" target="_blank">Alex Jordan</a> & Friends for Grateful Thursdays at <a contents="Club Fox" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://clubfoxrwc.com/" target="_blank">Club Fox</a> in Redwood City, CA on 1/5! Celebrate 2023 with an "Alligator" era show featuring the one and only "Alligator"!</p>
<p>Space will be extremely limited, so <a contents="grab your tickets now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grateful-thursdays-walex-jordan-featuring-jeff-mattson-of-dso-tickets-478685620577" target="_blank">grab your tickets now</a> and we'll see you later, Alligator!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/b09238ad70512bb25ffc87d4b195c918bb731ca9/original/ajf-1-5-1080x1080.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/0281478b32b15e5e65a62680c4dbd58122525ff0/original/alligator-outside.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/71139862022-11-30T14:32:21-05:002022-11-30T14:32:21-05:00Farewell To Fall Tour!<p>Thank you for an awesome Fall Tour! </p>
<p>It's been an incredible ride on our 25th Anniversary Fall Tour, we can't wait to see you on the <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra</a> Cosmic New Year's Run in <a contents="Portland, ME" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/8505?attractionId=806401" target="_blank">Portland, ME</a> & <a contents="Port Chester, NY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/237773?attractionId=806401" target="_blank">Port Chester, NY</a>! </p>
<p><em>Photos by Artie Raslich</em></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/84a1ec5471692272aed5806231ea7836ab16da4b/original/221126-jeff-mattson-dso1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/b6d13c7c6b9bb743d8eb844cfb532d810e277786/original/221126-dso-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/70930142022-11-01T11:19:39-04:002022-11-01T11:19:40-04:00Hello 25th Anniversary Tour!<p><a contents="DSO Fall Tour" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/tour/#25-anniversary-tour" target="_blank">DSO Fall Tour</a> kicks off this week!</p>
<p>We'll celebrate a HUGE milestone on 11/11: 25 years since our first ever performance! Join us back where it all began on Friday, November 11 at The Vic Theatre in Chicago for a 25 year anniversary throw down!</p>
<p>11/3 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue</p>
<p>11/4 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater</p>
<p>11/5 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater</p>
<p>11/10 - Nashville, IN - Brown County Music Center</p>
<p>11/11 - Chicago, IL - The Vic Theatre - 25th Anniversary Performance</p>
<p>11/12 - St Louis, MO - The Pageant</p>
<p>11/14 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues Cleveland</p>
<p>11/15 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater</p>
<p>11/17 - Richmond, VA - The National</p>
<p>11/18 - Richmond, VA - The National</p>
<p>11/19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVA</p>
<p>11/20 - Wilmington, DE - The Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE</p>
<p>11/22 - Harrisburg, PA - XL LIVE</p>
<p>11/23 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Penn's Peak</p>
<p>11/25 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount</p>
<p>11/26 - Huntington, NY - Paramount</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/b49da5fa3af69e62446eb826e444f58ff8840649/original/dso-2022-fall-tour-square4x4.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/70713992022-09-30T12:05:00-04:002022-09-30T12:20:01-04:00See You at DSO Cosmic New Years!<p>Dark Star Orchestra's Cosmic New Year's Run has been announced! Join the band for a pair of shows at the State Theatre in Portland, ME on December 28 & 29, and then ring in 2023 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on December 30 & 31! </p>
<p>We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate NYE at The Capitol Theatre and we hope you can join us! </p>
<p>Tickets to the Cosmic New Year's Run shows go on sale this Friday, visit the <a contents="DSO tour dates" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">DSO tour dates</a> page for more information and tickets.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/658a6ae76a1b278157a578364b7e6abcff5599a5/original/dso-2022-new-years-sq.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/70713812022-09-29T18:42:27-04:002022-09-29T18:50:20-04:0025th Anniversary Tour - On Sale Now!<p>Tickets for Dark Star Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Tour are on sale now! </p>
<p>Thu, Nov 3 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN </p>
<p>Fri, Nov 4 & Sat, Nov 5 - Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI </p>
<p>Thu, Nov 10 - Brown County Music Center - Nashville, IN</p>
<p>Fri, Nov 11 - The Vic - Chicago, IL </p>
<p>Sat, Nov 12 - The Pageant - St. Louis, MO </p>
<p>Mon, Nov 14 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH</p>
<p>Tue, Nov 15 - The Wellmont - Montclair, NJ</p>
<p>Thu, Nov 17 & Fri, Nov 18 - The National - Richmond, VA </p>
<p>Sat, Nov 19 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA </p>
<p>Sun, Nov 20 - The Grand Opera House - Wilmington, DE </p>
<p>Tue, Nov 22 - XL Live - Harrisburg, PA </p>
<p>Wed, Nov 23 - Penn's Peak - Jim Thorpe, PA </p>
<p>Fri, Nov 25 & Sat, Nov 26 - The Paramount - Huntington, NY</p>
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<p>See you there!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/b49da5fa3af69e62446eb826e444f58ff8840649/original/dso-2022-fall-tour-square4x4.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/69627442022-05-03T14:57:07-04:002022-05-03T14:57:07-04:00Catch Me With Axial Tilt - This Weekend!<p>Happening at one of the most beautiful and intimate venues in New Orleans and featuring some of the most well-known names in the extended Grateful Dead family, AXIAL TILT is an all-out party in honor of the music, life, harmony, and spirit of togetherness inspired and Furthured by America's own Grateful Dead. </p>
<p>FEATURING </p>
<p>Jeff Mattson (Dark Star Orchestra) - Guitar </p>
<p>Rob Eaton (Dark Star Orchestra) - Guitar </p>
<p>Lisa Mackey (Dark Star Orchestra) - Vocals </p>
<p>Mitch Stein (Gatorators, Cryptical) - Keyboards </p>
<p>Skip Vangelas (Dark Star Orchestra) - Bass </p>
<p>Jay Lane (Dead & Company, Ratdog, Wolf Brothers) - Drums </p>
<p>Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident) - Percussion </p>
<p>Both Nights: 1 Acoustic Set + 2 Electric Sets – 5 HOURS OF LIVE GRATEFUL DEAD MUSIC (including a couple of breaks) - NO SONGS REPEATED BETWEEN NIGHTS! </p>
<p> -- ALL AGES!!! -- </p>
<p>We are thrilled to have the opportunity to kick out the Grateful Dead jams in New Orleans, and <a contents="hope you can join us" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cafeistanbulnola.com/shows/axial-tilt-grateful-dead-celebration-new-orleans" target="_blank">hope you can join us</a>! </p>
<p>Jeff, Rob, Lisa, Mitch, Skip, Jay & Jason</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/969249b0b9fb668b8fe5a570e44b6d3aff287b53/original/2022-axial-tilt.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/69257612022-03-18T12:44:35-04:002022-03-18T12:44:35-04:00Show Added! Jeff Mattson & Friends Green Mountain Mini-Tour<p>We're coming to the Catskills! Catch Jeff Mattson & Friends featuring <a contents="DSO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank">DSO</a> bandmates Rob Barraco, Skip Vangelas, and Lisa Mackey with Tom Barraco Sunday, April 24 at <a contents="Colony Woodstock" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.colonywoodstock.com/" target="_blank">Colony Woodstock</a>!</p>
<p>Doors 6 / Show 8</p>
<p>$30 ADV / $35 DOS</p>
<p><a contents="Grab a ticket now!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jeff-mattson-and-friends-members-of-dark-star-orchestra-tickets-298275739767" target="_blank">Grab a ticket now!</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/6261214f1517fedcea87d1439948673f45eafee5/original/jmf-green-mountain-4-24-colony-sq-1080x1080.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/68729012022-01-18T15:24:19-05:002022-01-18T15:24:19-05:00Announcing the Jeff Mattson & Friends Green Mountain Mini-Tour<p>Announcing: Jeff Mattson & Friends Green Mountain Mini-Tour! </p>
<p>We're thrilled to head up to Vermont for a few nights in April! I'm bring DSO bandmates Rob Barraco, Skip Vangelas, and Lisa Mackey as well as Tom Barraco along with me and I hope you'll join us!</p>
<p>4/21: The Stone Church Brattleboro --> Tix 👉 https://bit.ly/3Kkkdfu <br>4/22-23: Zenbarn Waterbury --> Tix 👉 4/22: https://bit.ly/3qEldTR & <br>👉 4/23: https://bit.ly/34Rw2JA </p>
<p>Tickets won't last, lock them in now! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/1f5d69cd8366cb7c1dbe5a04fa30b3239253e346/original/jmf-green-mountain-sq-1.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/68092332021-11-14T12:36:49-05:002021-11-14T12:36:49-05:00Return of the Wooly Mammoth<p>Immense thanks to the Grateful Guitars Foundation for this custom Scarlet Fire Guitars “Woolly Mammoth” guitar lovingly built by luthier Leo Elliott in the Doug Irwin style akin to Garcia’s famous Rosebud Guitar. World-famous inlay artist Larry Robinson also worked on the guitar and provided the stunning Pleistocene image on the back of the body of two Woolly Mammoths locking tusks. Such incredible work for which I am incredibly grateful.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/b39744f0e6cf080f54023f627ada7f331c343fda/original/djam-poster2022.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/66834442021-07-09T12:31:01-04:002021-07-09T12:31:01-04:00Playing Dead, Part 1<p>Catch Me now on Part 1 of the "Playing Dead" episode of the <a contents="Good Ol' Grateful Dead" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dead.net/deadcast/playing-dead-part-1" target="_blank">Good Ol' Grateful Dead</a> podcast hosted by <a contents="Jesse Jarnow" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jessejarnow.com/about/" target="_blank">Jesse Jarnow</a>!</p>
<p>The Deadcast examines how the Grateful Dead became a genre and school of music unto themselves, tracing the history of Dead covers to New Jersey in 1969, Calcutta in 1975, & beyond, featuring special appearances by Phish’s Trey Anastasio & Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan. </p>
<p>Guests: Trey Anastasio, Ira Kaplan, Henry Kaiser, John Zias, Sanjay Mishra, Rebecca Adams, Jeff Mattson, David Gans, Gary Lambert, Dennis McNally</p>
<p><a contents="Find it wherever you listen now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dead.net/deadcast/playing-dead-part-1" target="_blank">Find it wherever you listen now</a>!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/cffbf058e8d976b06c2e80c3564da3423e563b55/original/deadcast.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/66601822021-06-17T08:00:00-04:002021-06-17T08:00:03-04:00Catch Me On The Music Plays the Band Now!<p>Out now! I had the opportunity to sit down with my <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra</a> friend and bandmate Rob Koritz for the latest episode of his breakout podcast <em><a contents="The Music Plays The Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.themusicplaystheband.net/" target="_blank">The Music Plays The Band</a>. </em>Our episode is available now on <a contents="Spotify" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0grJsJ31G25wO9EwXnvOXQ" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, <a contents="Stitcher" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-music-plays-the-band-w-rob-koritz-of-dark-star-orchestra" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a contents="Apple Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-music-plays-the-band-w-rob-koritz-of-dark-star-orchestra/id1546664162" target="_blank">Apple Music</a>, and directly at <a contents="The Music Plays the Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.themusicplaystheband.net/episodes" target="_blank">The Music Plays the Band</a> along with other great conversations with our friends and fellow Deadheads. Check it out! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/0d0036df4b88714cbe64f79e69c84eb37f3cb4af/original/mattson-music-plays.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/69627432021-05-03T15:00:00-04:002022-05-03T14:54:02-04:00Shelter (Muscle Shoals Remix) - by Donna Jean and the Tricksters<p>In the past year, the word "Shelter" has only come to be more powerful in all our lives. This song was originally recorded by Donna Jean and the Tricksters, but has been remixed with stronger background vocals and a more tribal edge in the rhythm section. As writers, Jeff Mattson and I are thrilled with what came to life! It's time is now. Thank you for listening! All the best, Donna Jean </p>
<p>Released 2021 </p>
<p>Heart of Gold Records</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Click to Listen Now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://donnajeanandthetricksters.hearnow.com/" target="_blank">Click to Listen Now</a></p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://donnajeanandthetricksters.hearnow.com/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/355f43ffdd82ebe79b8aafa296bd585be3187879/original/djt.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/65704262021-03-10T21:04:57-05:002021-05-10T12:21:28-04:00LIVE From The Living Room Wrapping Up<p>Thank you to everyone who has joined me online over the past several months. Performing for you is my favorite thing and I'm grateful to have been able to continue while we could not gather in person. Now that live music is finally on the horizon, I will be wrapping up my <a contents="LIVE From the Living Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffmattsonandfriends/live" target="_blank">LIVE From the Living Room</a> series over the next month. The final Sundays are March 14, March 28, and April 11, all at 4pm Eastern. I hope to see you all there and I can't wait to see you in-person when DSO hits the road in April and beyond.</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/64738212020-11-09T20:02:20-05:002020-11-09T20:02:20-05:00A Kaleidoscope Christmas Out 11/24!<p>I am honored and excited to announce the upcoming release of my good friend Mike Falzarano's <em>A Kaleidoscope Christmas</em>, an album on which I was invited to play on four of the tracks in great company. <em>A Kaleidoscope Christmas</em> featuring <strong>Jorma Kaukonen</strong>, <strong>Jack Casady</strong>, <strong>Pete Sears</strong>, <strong>Jeff Mattson</strong>, <strong>Jason Crosby</strong> and <strong>Kerry Kearney </strong>along with <strong>Tom Circosta</strong>, <strong>Klyph Black,</strong> <strong>Dave Diamond</strong>, <strong>Clare Maloney</strong>, <strong>Nate DeBrine</strong>, <strong>Professor Louie</strong>, <strong>Miss Marie</strong>, <strong>Rob Wolfson</strong>, <strong>Waynard Scheller</strong> and <strong>Scott Guberman </strong>will be available on iTunes or order the CD <a contents="right here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.michaelfalzarano.com/christmas.htm" target="_blank">right here</a>.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/7fe44955cdff7500af4245acaea80a4c11b4194e/original/falzarano-xmas-jm.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/64554132020-10-14T11:39:31-04:002020-10-14T11:39:31-04:00LIVE from the Living Room AND the Drive In<p>Tune into <a contents="Jeff Mattson &amp; Friends" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffmattsonandfriends/live/" target="_blank">Jeff Mattson & Friends</a> this Sunday, October 18 at 4pm Eastern for another round of your old and new favorites LIVE from my living room, then get your tickets while you still can for Dark Star Orchestra's Halloween weekend at Showtime At The Drive In taking place October 30 - November 1 in Frederick, Maryland. Friday and Saturday are evening shows and Sunday is a Sunset Show starting at 4pm. Details and tickets are available <a contents="right here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">right here</a>. See you there!</p>
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<p> </p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/64120272020-08-18T12:14:35-04:002020-08-18T12:14:35-04:00Jeff Mattson LIVE From Home Update<p>Friends, thank you to everyone who has been joining me from my living room every other Sunday on Facebook LIVE. The time spent "together" albeit it online in invaluable to me and I'm happy to report I'll be returning to live broadcast this upcoming Sunday, August 23 at 4pm Eastern. You can catch all of my past living room sessions by subscribing to my <a contents="YouTube page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-cubrVKhbe7-3Q5iLXxuEA" target="_blank">YouTube page</a>, and make sure you're following <a contents="Jeff Mattson &amp; Friends" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/jeffmattsonandfriends" target="_blank">Jeff Mattson & Friends</a> on Facebook to join us on Sundays. See you there!</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/63121862020-05-11T12:53:24-04:002020-05-11T13:33:31-04:00D-Jam 2020 Cancelled<p>We're sorry to report the annual D-Jam Benefit with Pittsburgh Jamband theCause scheduled for June 13 has been cancelled. Tickets are good for next year, can be refunded or can be converted into a Just Harvest donation. It's an honor for me to be invited every year to this great event supporting Just Harvest, and I'm looking very forward to its eventual return. Take care of one another and we hope to see you soon.</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/62989812020-04-29T16:01:23-04:002020-04-29T16:01:23-04:00Jeff on Facebook LIVE - This Sunday 5/3<p>Join Jeff this Sunday, May 3 for a second installment of LIVE music from his home to yours - 4pm EDT!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/d40b5caddf342e082ee9c3f0ea83541fbc2f30f1/original/mf-5-3-sq.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/62908862020-04-22T16:39:33-04:002020-04-22T16:39:33-04:00Jeff Mattson LIVE Every Other Sunday<p>Friends! I had so much fun performing for you last Sunday I've decided to do it again every other Sunday going forward starting May 3. Join me on <a contents="Jeff Mattson & Friends on Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffmattsonandfriends/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> at 4pm for classics & obscurities, originals, and the Good Ol' Grateful Dead.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/8e932ec059e6f43f42ff984ca0e6b216cbea8fff/original/jeff-sundays-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/62820652020-04-14T11:28:47-04:002020-04-14T11:28:47-04:00Jeff Mattson on Facebook LIVE<p>Catch Jeff delve into his songbook this Sunday, April 19 at 4pm Eastern for his Facebook LIVE debut right <a contents="here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffmattsonandfriends/" target="_blank">here!</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/4ea81626fed666a278d7d4f729462eb5ae175941/original/jm-4-18-sq-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/62772292020-04-09T11:59:21-04:002020-04-09T11:59:21-04:00Dark Star Jubilee Moves to May 28-30, 2021<p>The Dark Star Jubilee has postponed until May 28-30, 2021, we will join them in their move to 2021 and we hope you can do the same. All tickets will be honored and refunds are available at point of purchase.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/44970406e1d40a981633d1ff3e2a5080014cfa1e/original/jubilee-2021-v10-2.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/62751712020-04-07T15:17:54-04:002020-04-07T15:17:54-04:005/1-2 Jeff Mattson & Friends Cancellation<p>Friends, we know this likely isn’t going to come as a surprise, but we’re sorry to inform you we’ve had to cancel the upcoming Jeff Mattson & Friends shows scheduled for May 1 and 2 at the Iridium in New York City and 118 North in Wayne, PA. Tickets can be refunded at point of purchase. We’ll be back in 2021 and we can’t wait to see you then. </p>
<p>Stay safe and take care, </p>
<p>Jeff Mattson & Friends</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/62208552020-02-19T20:13:21-05:002020-02-19T20:13:21-05:00Join Jeff Mattson & Friends at the Jubilee<p>Do you have your <a contents="9th Annual Dark Star Jubilee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank">9th Annual Dark Star Jubilee</a> tickets yet? Join your best DSO friends and family May 23-24, 2020 at beautiful Legend Valley in Thornville, OH for three nights of full 2-set DSO shows, <a contents="Oteil &amp; Friends" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://oteilburbridge.com/tour/" target="_blank">Oteil & Friends</a>, <a contents="Galactic" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://galacticfunk.com/" target="_blank">Galactic</a>, <a contents="Zero " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kimock.com/" target="_blank">Zero </a>(Ft. Steve Kimock, Greg Anton, Pete Sears, & Melvin Seals), <a contents="The Infamous Stringdusters," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thestringdusters.com/" target="_blank">The Infamous Stringdusters,</a> <a contents="Jorma Kaukonen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jormakaukonen.com/" target="_blank">Jorma Kaukonen</a>, <a contents="Keller Williams" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kellerwilliams.net/" target="_blank">Keller Williams</a>, <a contents="Boombox" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thisisboombox.com/" target="_blank">Boombox</a>, <a contents="Marco Benevento," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://marcobenevento.com/" target="_blank">Marco Benevento,</a> Jeff Mattson & Friends (ft. Rob Barraco, Skip Vangelas, & Lisa Mackey w/ Tom Barraco), <a contents="Holly Bowling" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hollybowling.com/" target="_blank">Holly Bowling</a>, <a contents="Rumpke Mountain Boys," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://rumpkemountainboys.com/" target="_blank">Rumpke Mountain Boys,</a> <a contents="Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://talkingdreads.com/" target="_blank">Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads</a>, Dino English & The Progfusionals, and <a contents="Katie Henry Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://katiehenrymusic.com/" target="_blank">Katie Henry Band</a>. <a contents="Advance tickets are still available" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarjubilee.com/tickets" target="_blank">Advance tickets are still available</a> at a $40 savings over the GA gate price, and save $60 on your VIP experience - but only if you buy them now. Why wait? It’s our favorite weekend of the year and we can’t wait to see you there!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/c0371ba4ab193956568a9d8b34b75c4deed9f0fa/original/dark-star-jubilee-2020-lineup-square.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/61987692020-01-31T14:57:39-05:002020-01-31T14:57:39-05:00Jeff Mattson to Resurrect “Alligator”<p>Jeff Mattson is thrilled to return <a contents="Jerry Garcia’s Fender Stratocaster, “Alligator”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.fender.com/articles/gear/iconic-mods-how-jerry-garcias-alligator-strat-earned-its-claws" target="_blank">Jerry Garcia’s Fender Stratocaster, “Alligator”</a> to the stage with <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra</a> Saturday, February 15 at The Warfield in San Francisco compliments of Alligator’s new owner, Andy Logan. This guitar was the star of Europe ’72, but has not been on stage since the last time Garcia performed with it on his birthday, August 1, 1973. If that’s not enough, Jerry’s <a contents="Martin D-28 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/martinguitar/status/844188856991866880?lang=en" target="_blank">Martin D-28 </a>acoustic guitar will be on-site for Jeff to use during the acoustic portion of DSO’s recreation of 2/14/70 to be performed at The Warfield the night before on it’s 50th anniversary. This guitar was with Jerry on the infamous 1970 “Festival Express” rail tour of Canada. Thank you to Andy Logan whose generosity makes it possible for us all to share in this special piece of sonic history. Tickets to both nights of this unforgettable run are available <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.axs.com/events/385561/dark-star-orchestra-tickets?skin=warfield&src=AEGLIVE_WWRFLSFO022715VEN001" target="_blank">here</a> and not expected to last much longer. See you later, Alligator!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/92e09a838c3f74265fab49f0d8c91566bf58ed26/original/garcia-alligator-martind28.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/61032382020-01-15T10:39:47-05:002020-01-15T10:39:47-05:00DSO Winter Tour Right Around The Corner<p>Jeff Mattson may be sitting in Jamaica celebrating <a contents="DSO’s Jam in the Sand" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dsojaminthesand.com/" target="_blank">DSO’s Jam in the Sand</a>, but to the horizon looks <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra® Winter Tour 2020" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra® Winter Tour 2020</a> kicking off in Seattle Thursday, February 6. Join Jeff and DSO that first weekend in Portland and Eugene before heading down to Bend and Ashland, Oregon February 10-11. Catch up in Chico February 13, then be our Valentine for two nights in San Francisco February 14-15. Tahoe and Tempe come after before Jeff and DSO swing back in the Golden State to wrap up in Ventura, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Information and tickets for all shows are available now <a contents="right here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">right here </a>and at venue outlets, and we’ll see you out West!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/f78259ecae0a69dc1d5a368e91131dcece5190b3/original/dso-winter-2020-sq.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/60309052019-12-19T11:55:38-05:002019-12-19T11:55:38-05:00DSO Cosmic New Years is Almost Here<p>Join Jeff Mattson and Dark Star Orchestra® ring out the old and ring in the new as we say fare thee well to 2019 at DSO Cosmic New Years, December 28-31. Run up to Albany first for two nights of pre-celebration in this historic room, then roll down to Montclair for a pair full of fun and surprises. Cheer 2020 DSO-style to the sounds our favorite music, sweet music with friends and family as we hope to make next year the best it can be. Tickets are on sale now <a contents="online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">online</a> and at venue outlets so grab them now. Happy holidays and have a Cosmic New Year!</p>
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<p> </p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/59940842019-12-05T18:17:03-05:002019-12-05T18:17:03-05:00DSO Fall Tour Wraps, Cosmic New Years Around the Corner<p>Dark Star Orchestra® Fall Tour 2019 is almost over, but there’s still plenty of Jeff Mattson fun to be had this weekend. Come on down to Richmond, VA December 5 and Washington DC December 6 before DSO Fall tour comes to a close Saturday, December 7 in Norfolk, VA. Jeff returns to the road with DSO for Cosmic New Years, celebrations popping off December 28-29 in Albany, and continuing December 30-31 in Montclair, NJ. Jeff and DSO are grateful to have <a contents="this time with you" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">this time with you</a> and welcome 2020 together. Happy holidays!</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/59696592019-11-22T14:50:05-05:002019-11-22T14:50:05-05:00DSO Fall Tour Rolls On<p>Jeff Mattson with <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra’s Fall Tour " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra’s Fall Tour </a>is in full swing with a full weekend of fun ahead. Join Jeff in New Haven, Providence, and Tarrytown before he makes all of the traditional Thanksgiving week stops in Concord, Jim Thorpe, and that post-feast Huntington pair November 29-30. Spend Cyber Monday checking out what’s new and ready to ship from the <a contents="online home for DSO Merch," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.shop.musictoday.com/store/" target="_blank">online home for DSO Merch,</a> then head out to Harrisburg that night for an inaugural boogie on December 2. Remember, the holiday shopping season is a week short this year, so get a jump on the savings with DSO’s Non-Black-Friday sale going on now <a contents="online" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.shop.musictoday.com/store/" target="_blank">online</a> only. Save on Jam in the Sand gear, Limited Edition Red Rocks Posters, new outerwear and more right now, and we’ll see you in your new threads as Fall Tour rolls on by.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/0c2326c2ba9982c1abc7efafcc72d57f1d4eeb08/original/dso-fall-tour-2019-small.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/59539012019-11-08T11:27:26-05:002019-11-08T11:27:26-05:00ZT40 is Finally Here<p>Thank you to everyone holding a ticket to this weekend’s Zen Tricksters 40th Anniversary celebration at the Landmark on Main Street Theater in Port Washington, NY. If you were waiting to purchase your ticket, please call the box office at 516.767.6444 to join the waitlist. Thank you so much for 40 years of support, that is as surreal to us as anything from our wildest dreams, and we can’t wait to see you all this weekend.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/ae4f6f918fd3a2ec0ff5ea1f38d573fbde1a1d60/original/zt-onsale-fb-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/59464632019-11-01T12:24:21-04:002019-11-01T12:24:21-04:00Jeff Mattson & DSO to Raise the Dead <p>Jeff Mattson summons you to get your spooky on with Dark Star Orchestra this weekend at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY, October 31-November 2. Get freaky Thursday in your costumed best the first night, then come to rage all weekend long. DSO’ll raise the Dead by resurrecting classic nights from the Cap and other surprises as we fill in this Phil-O-Ween with a haunting good time. Possess your tickets today right <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www1.ticketmaster.com/dark-star-orchestra-port-chester-new-york-11-01-2019/event/1D00574BEE0A2A92" target="_blank">here</a> and at venue outlets, and remember, if you’re holding a ticket to Phil-O-Ween, hang on to it for his rescheduled shows once they’re confirmed. Happy Halloween!</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58978582019-09-19T12:04:55-04:002019-09-19T12:04:55-04:00Fall Tour on the Horizon<p>Jeff Mattson and Dark Star Orchestra® are excited for<a contents=" Fall Tour 2019" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank"> Fall Tour 2019</a> kicking off September 26 in Chicago and rounding out September in Milwaukee, Madison, and Minneapolis. October brings Bloomington, IL, Grand Rapids and more as we make our annual Midwest swing. Expect several stops to include local area Grateful Dead shows including a classic show at the HOB in Cleveland and a Deer Creek show at The Egyptian in Indianapolis, along with DSO’s custom elective shows. Don’t forget returns to Detroit, Louisville, and Ft. Wayne, then wrap it all up with us, October 11-12 in Columbus and Pittsburgh before we break for a few weeks to reset for the second half of Fall Tour 2019. Tickets for all of these nights and the rest of 2019 are on sale now <a contents="right here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">right here</a> and at venue outlets. See you soon!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/0c2326c2ba9982c1abc7efafcc72d57f1d4eeb08/original/dso-fall-tour-2019-small.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58928302019-09-15T14:22:52-04:002019-09-15T14:22:52-04:00Jeff Mattson to Join Melvin Seals & JGB<p>Let there be even more songs to fill the tropical air, <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra® " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra® </a>is excited to announce Jeff Mattson will be joining <a contents="Melvin Seals &amp; JGB" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.melvinsealsandjgb.com/" target="_blank">Melvin Seals & JGB</a> for all three of their sets at the <a contents="2020 DSO Jam in the Sand" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dsojaminthesand.com/" target="_blank">2020 DSO Jam in the Sand</a> getaway, January 14-18. These four nights at the Jewel Paradise Resort and Spa in gorgeous Runaway Bay, Jamaica already have everything going for them, but now with extra Jeff. Jam in the Sand may be sold out, but you can always join the waitlist as you never know. We’re already counting down the days to our return to paradise, and are dreaming of Caribbean breezes carrying sweet, sweet music. See you on the island!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/a841c274da0cc3813d72231e197cf3cff8946055/original/2019-jits-art.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58594962019-08-15T21:48:39-04:002019-08-15T21:48:39-04:00Announcing the Zen Tricksters 40th Anniversary<p>Where does the time go? The Zen Tricksters will celebrate their 40th Anniversary, Sunday November 10, 2019 at the <a contents="Landmark on Main Street" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/" target="_blank">Landmark on Main Street</a>, Jeanne Rimsky Theater in <a contents="Port Washington, New York" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://goo.gl/maps/wA9NMvzVknKd2oKGA" target="_blank">Port Washington, New York</a>. We’re so proud this psychedelic project is still something in which we can partake and share, and I hope you’ll join myself, Rob Barraco, Dave Diamond, Tom Circosta, Klyph Black and Jennifer Markard in celebrating four decades of genre-bending jams and other magic. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Public on-sale begins Friday, August 16 at 12pm EDT, </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Tickets are available right <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/10438752" target="_blank">HERE</a> until they’re gone.</strong></span></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58466632019-08-03T18:51:04-04:002019-08-03T18:51:04-04:00Jeff Mattson & DSO Join Hangtown + Red Rocks Home Stretch<p>Jeff Mattson and Dark Star Orchestra® are excited to return to Placerville, CA October 24-27 for the <a contents="9th Annual Hangtown Music Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://hangtownfestival.com/" target="_blank">9th Annual Hangtown Music Festival</a> hosted by our friends Railroad Earth. The stacked lineup for this Halloween celebration features three sets by Railroad Earth as well as sets by Greensky Bluegrass, The Wood Brothers, The Motet, Anders Osborne, and more. </p>
<p>While Jeff is looking forward to this Northern California fun, it’s hard to see past Red Rocks weekend only one month away. Be there Sunday, September 8 as Jeff and DSO recreate 9/8/83 on its anniversary with friends electric Hot Tuna on site to warm things up. Remember, this ticket is the only way to get into DSO’s exclusive Boulder Theater shows September 6-7, and a small amount of Good Lovin’ VIP Experiences remain but we don’t expect them to last long. Snap up tickets to Hangtown <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hangtown-music-festival-2019-tickets-58824768466?aff=websitebutton" target="_blank">here</a>, and Red Rocks Experiences<a contents=" here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.axs.com/events/361750/dark-star-orchestra-tickets" target="_blank"> here</a>. We can’t wait to see you there!</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/073fc49277bfb832775b2e397b09d4fcd78108d8/original/2019-rrx-sq.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58436692019-08-01T00:04:45-04:002019-08-01T00:04:45-04:00DSO Summer Tour Happening Now<p>A fun-filled weekend is upon us as Jeff Mattson and <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra Summer Tour 2019 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra Summer Tour 2019 </a>is in full-swing. Celebrate Jerry’s birthday on Thursday, August 1 in Branford, CT, then take yourself out to the ballpark in Rochester, NY Friday, cruise to the Cape in Hyannis, MA on Saturday, and make it up to Maine for a Sunday Funday with Jeff and DSO in Westport. The following week treat yourself to a rare acoustic night in Ridgefield, CT then help him take over New Jersey with nights in Englewood and Atlantic City before heading over to Asbury Park to celebrate legendary Giants Stadium 7/9/89 in honor of its 30th anniversary. Dewey Beach, DE, Richmond, VA and the first <a contents="Dark Star Pisgah Jubilee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-stars-pisgah-jubilee-tickets-58451099813" target="_blank">Dark Star Pisgah Jubilee</a> are on the horizon as well as Jeff’s return to <a contents="Red Rocks September 8." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.axs.com/events/361750/dark-star-orchestra-tickets" target="_blank">Red Rocks September 8.</a> We can’t wait for you to dance the nights away with Jeff and DSO all summer long, so pick up tickets to these nights and more right <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">here</a>, and we’ll see you out there!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/50075074f708b9ae0dc7f5ae91ed5c5a359e0eb1/original/2019-dso-summer-square.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58389142019-07-27T17:09:37-04:002019-07-27T17:09:37-04:00Ready for Red Rocks?<p>Jeff Mattson is! Jeff and Dark Star Orchestra® can’t wait for you to join them when they return to this hallowed ground Sunday, September 8 to recreate the Grateful Dead’s 9/8/83 on its anniversary. Joined by our friends Electric Hot Tuna, Sunday will bring an amazing close to a full weekend of Colorado fun that includes two nights at the <a contents="Boulder Theater, Sept. 6-7 - tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-star-orchestra-red-rocks-boulder-theater-3-night-ga-package-tickets-48706467355" target="_blank">Boulder Theater, Sept. 6-7 - tickets</a> you can only get with purchase of your Red Rocks ticket. Want to enter early Sunday? A small number of <a contents="Good Lovin’ VIP tickets " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cidentertainment.com/events/dark-star-orchestra-red-rocks/?utm_source=partner_referral&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=dark_star_orchestra_rrx_2019" target="_blank">Good Lovin’ VIP tickets </a>are still available and come standard with early entry and access to the merch table, a special laminate, a limited edition poster signed by Jeff and DSO, and more. This trip is a pilgrimage we hope you’ll join us on, and we can’t wait to share it all with you in just a handful of weeks. <a contents="Grab your tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.axs.com/events/361750/dark-star-orchestra-tickets" target="_blank">Grab your tickets</a> today and we’ll see you on the mountain!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/073fc49277bfb832775b2e397b09d4fcd78108d8/original/2019-rrx-sq.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58291592019-07-18T19:44:27-04:002019-07-18T19:44:27-04:00Pisgah Jubilee - One Month Away!<p>Help Jeff Mattson send off Dark Star Orchestra® <a contents="Summer Tour 2019" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Summer Tour 2019</a> August 16-17 in Black Mountain, NC at the inaugural Pisgah Jubilee. Enjoy two full DSO shows including a 40th anniversary celebration of 5/3/79 at the Charlotte Coliseum, and sets by <a contents="Peter Rowan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.peter-rowan.com/" target="_blank">Peter Rowan</a>, <a contents="Midnight North" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://midnightnorth.com/" target="_blank">Midnight North</a>, <a contents="California Kind," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.californiakind.net/" target="_blank">California Kind,</a> <a contents="The Lil Smokies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thelilsmokies.com/" target="_blank">The Lil Smokies</a>, Josh Phillips Feel Good, Captain Midnight Band, Campfire Reverends, and the Snozzberries all while surrounded by beautiful views, local food vendors, and of course, great beer by the Pisgah Brewing Company. Good Lovin’ VIP packages are still available including a guided brewery tour and tasting, private viewing and bar, limited-edition poster with signing with Jeff and DSO, and more. <a contents="Save over the gate now on single and two-day passes right here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.pisgahbrewing.com/shows/dark-stars-pisgah-jubilee-night-1/" target="_blank">Save over the gate now on single and two-day passes right here</a>, and he’ll meet you at the Pisgah Jubilee!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/f63bca6b9de664d9d877c833ce4d71254b9dfb39/original/2019-pisgah-jubilee-square.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58176832019-07-08T16:12:39-04:002019-07-08T16:12:39-04:00Jeff Mattson at Red Rocks - Two Months Away<p>Be there when Jeff Mattson and Dark Star Orchestra® return to Red Rocks to recreate 9/8/83 on 9/8/19, and help him welcome special guest Hot Tuna for an unforgettable evening. <a contents="Three-night passes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-star-orchestra-red-rocks-boulder-theater-3-night-ga-package-tickets-48706467355" target="_blank">Three-night passes</a> that include September 6-7 at the Boulder Theater are still available as well as a handful of <a contents="VIP passes and upgrades" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cidentertainment.com/events/dark-star-orchestra-red-rocks/?utm_source=partner_referral&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=dark_star_orchestra_rrx_2019" target="_blank">VIP passes and upgrades</a> that’ll give you early venue access, a signed poster, a Q&A with members of DSO and more. All of us here at Team Mattson can’t wait to visit with you on this hallowed ground, and light up the mountain in celebration of the Grateful Dead Experience. See you in two short months!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/073fc49277bfb832775b2e397b09d4fcd78108d8/original/2019-rrx-sq.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/58058862019-06-27T11:13:33-04:002019-06-27T11:13:33-04:00Summer Tour is Here!<p>Summer has officially arrived for Jeff Mattson and Dark Star Orchestra® as Summer Tour 2019 takes off June 28 in Knoxville, TN followed this weekend by stops in Cincinnati and Sylvania, OH. Be there when Jeff and DSO take over the Minnesota Zoo, Tuesday July 2, and find him Independence Day Eve in Chesterfield, MO recreating a classic St. Louis-area show. After that it’s off to Aurora, IL July 5 to rock the Chi-town suburbs then up to Milwaukee for Jeff and DSO’s return to Summerfest, July 6. Tickets for these nights and everything else in store for Summer are on sale now right <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">here</a>, so grab them up before they’re gone and we’ll see you under the stars all Summer long.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/50075074f708b9ae0dc7f5ae91ed5c5a359e0eb1/original/2019-dso-summer-square.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57919492019-06-14T15:56:02-04:002019-06-14T15:56:02-04:00DSO Summer Tour in Two Weeks<p>Jeff Mattson and <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra® Summer Tour 2019" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra® Summer Tour 2019</a> is only two weeks away launching Friday, June 28 in Knoxville, TN. This first leg takes the Midwest by storm making stops in Cincinnati and Sylvania, OH before cruising up to the Minnesota Zoo, July 2. After that catch Jeff with DSO in Chesterfield, MO July 3 and Aurora, IL July 5, then it’s up to Milwaukee where this segment wraps up at a long-awaited return to Summerfest on July 6. Grab your tickets and check out more info for all DSO and Jeff Mattson Summer Tour 2019 dates right <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jeffmattson.net/shows" target="_blank">here</a>. The countdown is on, see you soon!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/50075074f708b9ae0dc7f5ae91ed5c5a359e0eb1/original/2019-dso-summer-square.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57811462019-06-05T16:16:28-04:002019-06-05T16:16:28-04:00Three More Dates Added to DSO Summer Tour<p>Your opportunities to catch Jeff Mattson with Dark Star Orchestra® on the road this summer have increased! The following dates have been added to the DSO Summer Tour 2019: August 1 at the Stony Creek Brewery in Branford, CT, August 6 at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT, and August 8 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ. These nights add to a healthy lineup of some of DSO’s favorite summer haunts and we hope you’ll join us! The first leg of Summer Tour runs June 28 - July 3, then part two commences July 26 and ends at the newly-minted Pisgah Jubilee in Black Mountain, NC August 16-17. Tickets and information for Jeff Mattson’s full summer schedule is available <a contents="available here" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">here</a>, and check out the full lineup and pick up single-day, 2-day, and VIP packages for the Pisgah Jubilee right <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.pisgahbrewing.com/shows/dark-stars-pisgah-jubilee-night-1/" target="_blank">here</a>. See you this summer!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/50075074f708b9ae0dc7f5ae91ed5c5a359e0eb1/original/2019-dso-summer-square.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57736662019-05-30T12:37:48-04:002019-05-30T12:37:48-04:00Are You Ready for Jeff Mattson at Red Rocks?<p>Be there when Jeff Mattson and Dark Star Orchestra® take to the mountain for his return to Red Rocks, Sunday September 8. This time around Jeff and DSO are celebrating the Grateful Dead’s Red Rocks anniversary of 9/8/83 with special guests (electric) Hot Tuna. A limited number of <a contents="Good Lovin’ VIP packages" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cidentertainment.com/events/dark-star-orchestra-red-rocks/?utm_source=partner_referral&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=dark_star_orchestra_rrx_2019" target="_blank">Good Lovin’ VIP packages</a> are still available for purchase, or you can upgrade your existing ticket for early entry, a Q&A session with members of DSO, a signed Limited Edition Event Poster, and more. Coming up for the weekend but haven’t grabbed tickets yet? Lock down a 3-day pass that includes warm up shows September 6-7 at the Boulder Theater while you still can. All remaining tickets for the Boulder Theater/Red Rocks run including Reserved ADA, Good Lovin’ VIP, and 3-day packs are available now at <a contents="darkstarorchestra.net" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">darkstarorchestra.net</a> as well as all other <a contents="Jeff Mattson and DSO Summer Tour " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jeffmattson.net/shows" target="_blank">Jeff Mattson and DSO Summer Tour </a>nights between now and then. See you on the mountain!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/073fc49277bfb832775b2e397b09d4fcd78108d8/original/2019-rrx-sq.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57606622019-05-19T23:27:05-04:002019-05-19T23:27:05-04:00Jeff Mattson & Friends This Week @ the Dark Star Jubilee<p>To all of our friends joining us at the 8th Annual <a contents="Dark Star Jubilee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank">Dark Star Jubilee</a>, Jeff Mattson & Friends featuring DSO bandmates Rob Barraco (keys), Skip Vangelas (bass), and Lisa Mackey (vocals) with Tom Barraco (drums) takes the stage this Sunday, May 26 at 2:20pm. This lineup explores the outer influential reaches of the Grateful Dead universe and the music of Jerry Garcia beyond the territory covered by the work of DSO. We can't wait to meet you at the Jubilee!</p>
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<p> </p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57429232019-05-04T15:32:35-04:002019-05-20T00:11:33-04:00Announcing the Zen Tricksters @ the Clearwater Festival<p>Jeff Mattson is pleased to announce The Zen Tricksters with special guest Mookie Siegel will appear Sunday, June 16 at the <a contents="Clearwater Festival " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.clearwaterfestival.org/" target="_blank">Clearwater Festival </a>aka "The Great Hudson River Revival" at Croton Point Park in Croton-On-Hudson, NY. We're excited to be a part of this special weekend honoring the 100th birthday of Pete Seeger, weekend and single-day tickets are available <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.showclix.com/events/26197" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p>About the festival:</p>
<p>"Clearwater Festival (aka “The Great Hudson River Revival” or “Revival”) features seven sustainably powered stages with diverse music, dance, storytelling and family-oriented programming as well as a juried Handcrafters’ Village, the Green Living Expo, the Working Waterfront with small boat exhibits and rides, the Artisanal Food & Farm Market, environmental education displays and exhibits, and the Circle of Song where audience participation is the focus. The festival is wheelchair accessible and stage programming is staffed with American Sign Language interpreters. </p>
<p>Inspired by Pete Seeger’s desire to clean up the river over forty years ago, The Great Hudson River Revival initially helped raise the funds to build the sloop Clearwater, which has since become a world-renowned floating classroom and a symbol of effective grassroots action. Today, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. is a non-profit organization that sails at the forefront of the nation’s environmental challenges. The revenue raised by the Revival goes to support Clearwater’s numerous educational programs and its work toward environmental and social justice—as well as keeping the sloop Clearwater afloat."</p>
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<p> </p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57403622019-05-02T13:56:43-04:002019-05-02T13:56:43-04:00Last Chance to Save on Dark Star Jubilee and Jeff Mattson & Friends<p>The next chance to see Jeff Mattson & Friends is Memorial Day Weekend at the <a contents="Dark Star Jubilee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank">Dark Star Jubilee</a> and you’ll want to grab your tickets between now and Monday, May 6 at 11pm to save $35 off GA and $50 off VIP over the gate price. Your passes for these three days of DSO fun, May 24-26 at Legend Valley in Thornville, OH come standard with three full two-set DSO shows and one from Jeff Mattson & Friends, plus Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Marcus King Band, Leftover Salmon, Billy Strings, Dumpstaphunk, Donna the Buffalo, The Lil Smokies, Midnight North, The Nth Power, Cris Jacobs Band, The Mighty Pines, Dino English & the Progfusionals, and The Sweet Lillies. Now’s the time, head over to the <a contents="Dark Star Jubilee website " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank">Dark Star Jubilee website </a>now for tickets and lineup information, and we’ll see you at the Jubilee!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/51de83b5773c0ca6ec6f4696b6739678c3a2dfb4/original/2019-jubilee-promo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57310072019-04-24T16:50:59-04:002019-04-24T16:50:59-04:00DSO @ The Zoo Added to Summer Tour<p>Jeff Mattson is excited to join Dark Star Orchestra® when they return to the Minnesota Zoo, July 2 as part of <a contents="Summer Tour 2019" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Summer Tour 2019</a>. This evening with DSO happens at the Weesner Family Amphitheater within the Minnesota Zoo as part of their Music in the Zoo series. <a contents="All ticket levels for this Minneapolis date are on-sale now at venue outlets," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/4824376/an-evening-with-dark-star-orchestra-minneapoils-weesner-family-amphitheater-at-the-minnesota-zoo?utm_campaign=Music+in+the+Zoo+Ticket+Links" target="_blank">All ticket levels for this Minneapolis date are on-sale now at venue outlets,</a> and don’t wait as this lovely evening always fills to the brim. DSO’s fun-filled Summer Tour kicks off Friday, June 28 in Knoxville, TN, and we’ll see you there, at the Zoo, and <a contents="everywhere else in between" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jeffmattson.net/shows" target="_blank">everywhere else in between</a>!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/50075074f708b9ae0dc7f5ae91ed5c5a359e0eb1/original/2019-dso-summer-square.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57248172019-04-18T19:26:06-04:002019-04-18T19:26:06-04:00Jeff Mattson & Friends Jubilee Set Time Is Here!<p><a contents="Dark Star Orchestra®" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra®</a> has shared set times for every day of the <a contents="8th Annual Dark Star Jubilee " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank">8th Annual Dark Star Jubilee </a>taking place May 24-26 at lovely Legend Valley in Thornville, OH, and you’ll find <a contents="Jeff Mattson &amp; Friends" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffmattsonandfriends/" target="_blank">Jeff Mattson & Friends</a> in the Sunday sweet spot! The entire schedule is below: </p>
<p>Friday, May 24: </p>
<p>4:30pm - 5:30pm - The Nth Power </p>
<p>6:00pm - 7:30pm - The Marcus King Band </p>
<p>8:00pm - 12:00am - Dark Star Orchestra </p>
<p>12:30am - 2:00am - The Lil Smokies </p>
<p>Saturday, May 25: </p>
<p>12:00pm - 1:10pm - Dino English & the Progfusionals </p>
<p>1:30pm - 2:30pm - Midnight North </p>
<p>2:50pm - 3:50pm - Cris Jacobs Band </p>
<p>4:15pm - 5:30pm - Donna The Buffalo </p>
<p>6:00pm - 7:30pm - Chris Robinson Brotherhood </p>
<p>8:00pm - 12:00am - Dark Star Orchestra </p>
<p>12:30am - 2:00am - Billy Strings </p>
<p>Sunday, May 26: </p>
<p>12:00pm - 12:45pm - The Sweet Lillies </p>
<p>1:00pm - 2:00pm - The Mighty Pines </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>2:20pm - 3:45pm - Jeff Mattson & Friends </strong></span></p>
<p>4:15pm - 5:30pm - Dumpstaphunk </p>
<p>6:00pm - 7:30pm - Leftover Salmon </p>
<p>8:00pm - 12:00am - Dark Star Orchestra </p>
<p>There’s still time to save on the gate price for all ticket levels if you grab them now. See you at the Jubilee!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/51de83b5773c0ca6ec6f4696b6739678c3a2dfb4/original/2019-jubilee-promo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57145612019-04-11T16:28:59-04:002019-04-11T16:28:59-04:00Catch DSO at Milwaukee Summerfest!<p>Jeff Mattson is thrilled to announce Dark Star Orchestra’s return to Milwaukee’s fantastic <a contents="Summerfest " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://summerfest.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Summerfest </strong></a>on <br>July 6 as part of the Midwest swing of <a contents="DSO Summer Tour 2019" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank"><strong>DSO Summer Tour 2019</strong></a>. The band has always enjoyed <br>performing alongside Summerfest’s wide variety of top-notch talent, and expect nothing less from this <br>year. The festival runs June 26-30 & July 2-7, line-up information as well as festival passes and <br>individual day tickets are available now <span style="display: none;"> </span><a contents="right here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://summerfest.com/ticket-info/" target="_blank"><strong>right here</strong> </a>and at venue outlets. And don’t forget to the check out <br>the rest of Jeff’s tour dates <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jeffmattson.net/shows" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>. See you at Summerfest!</p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/6a2b70fe7444e2adea5b46036bdc847bff0e1b8c/original/sf19-bandpromo-social-1080x1080-03-02.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57054972019-04-03T12:52:03-04:002019-04-03T12:55:01-04:00Truckin' w/ Oteil Burbridge @ Pompano Beach Ampitheater<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JW_bIbuhCLs" width="560"></iframe></p>
<p>Check it out!</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/57006992019-03-30T12:35:03-04:002019-03-30T12:35:03-04:00Spring Tour is On!<p>Spring has sprung at Dark Star Orchestra®, Jeff Mattson is on the road again! Join Jeff this weekend in St. Augustine, and Pompano Beach, FL where he’ll recreate 9/11/82 from the West Palm Beach Auditorium. Hang out next week with him in Orlando, Tallahassee, and Charleston, then be with him next weekend, April 5-6 for two nights in Atlanta, and a Sunday Funday April 7 in Birmingham, AL. After that it’s Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, then Wilmington, NC on April 14. Head over to the Dark Star Orchestra <a contents="Tour Dates" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Tour Dates</a> page now for <a contents="DSO Fan Club Tickets," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">DSO Fan Club Tickets,</a> and be sure to pop by the Merch table and the new<a contents=" DSO Webstore " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://darkstarorchestra.shop.musictoday.com/store/" target="_blank"> DSO Webstore </a>to check out what’s fresh-baked for Spring. See you soon!</p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/56929952019-03-25T13:02:17-04:002019-03-25T13:02:17-04:00DSO Spring Tour Almost Here <p>Jeff Mattson is ready to welcome Spring with <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra</a>® this Thursday, March 28 in <a contents="St. Petersburg, FL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jannuslive.com/event/dark-star-orchestra/" target="_blank">St. Petersburg, FL</a>. This tour spends five nights in the Sunshine State with stops in <a contents="St. Augustine" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/22005583C267B84A" target="_blank">St. Augustine</a>, and <a contents="Pompano" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.axs.com/events/366266/dark-star-orchestra-tickets" target="_blank">Pompano</a> Beach March 30 where we’ll recreate 9/11/82 from the West Palm Beach Auditorium, the off to <a contents="Orlando" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://concerts1.livenation.com/event/2200557DA13EAF42?_ga=2.6627250.1216320226.1544152951-2073568704.1543359349" target="_blank">Orlando</a> and <a contents="Tallahassee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tickets.moonevents.com/GeneralAdmission?sid=856" target="_blank">Tallahassee</a>. The following week finds Jeff in <a contents="Charleston, SC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1796001" target="_blank">Charleston, SC</a> on April 4, <a contents="Atlanta" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1797106" target="_blank">Atlanta</a> for a pair April 5-6, and a<a contents=" Birmingham" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1797673" target="_blank"> Birmingham</a> Sunday, April 7. Jeff returns to <a contents="Nashville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1797860" target="_blank">Nashville</a> on April 9, then he’ll cover North Carolina end-to-end stopping in <a contents="Asheville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5996181/dark-star-orchestra-asheville-the-orange-peel" target="_blank">Asheville</a>, <a contents="Charlotte" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://concerts1.livenation.com/event/2D00557EC9E4602D?_ga=2.87455384.1210453448.1543980903-627692640.1543360298" target="_blank">Charlotte</a>, and<a contents=" Raleigh" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://concerts1.livenation.com/event/2D00557AB86B34E4?_ga=2.25348605.1947146806.1544032619-1175607379.1543356849" target="_blank"> Raleigh</a> before wrapping up in <a contents="Wilmington" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1796951?utm_medium=bks" target="_blank">Wilmington</a>, Sunday April 14. Snap up those tickets now and we’ll see you down South next week. Happy Spring!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/beade09077dacc25443c4bdbf742a8e07ce15deb/original/2019-dso-spring-tour-art-pipitone.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/56802752019-03-14T14:29:07-04:002019-03-14T14:29:07-04:00Introducing Dark Star's Pisgah Jubilee<p><a contents="Dark Star Jubilee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarjubilee.com/" target="_blank">Dark Star Jubilee</a> takes their beloved Jubilee on the road this summer August 16 & 17 by transforming the traditional 2-night visit to Black Mountain, NC into a mini DSO Pisgah Jubilee. Complete with all the festive vibes of the hallmark Dark Star Jubilee, Jeff and DSO will share the stage with <a contents="Peter Rowan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.peter-rowan.com/" target="_blank">Peter Rowan</a>, <a contents="Midnight North" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://midnightnorth.com/" target="_blank">Midnight North</a>, <a contents="California Kind" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.californiakind.net/" target="_blank">California Kind</a>, <a contents="The Lil Smokies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thelilsmokies.com/" target="_blank">The Lil Smokies</a>, <a contents="Josh Phillips Feels Good" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/JoshPhillipsFeelGood/" target="_blank">Josh Phillips Feels Good</a>, <a contents="Captain Midnight Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.captainmidnightband.com/" target="_blank">Captain Midnight Band</a>, <a contents="Campfire Reverends" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/theCampfireReverends/" target="_blank">Campfire Reverends</a>, and The Snozzberries. Enjoy 2 days and nights, 9 bands, 18 hours of music, local craft vendors, local food trucks, crowd performers, and more! Tickets for the <a contents="Pisgah Jubilee Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-stars-pisgah-jubilee-tickets-58586024376" target="_blank">Pisgah Jubilee</a> and the rest of <a contents="DSO Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">summer tour</a> are on-sale now!<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/f63bca6b9de664d9d877c833ce4d71254b9dfb39/original/2019-pisgah-jubilee-square.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/56802742019-03-14T14:19:51-04:002019-03-14T14:30:33-04:00Announcing DSO Summer 2019<p>Jeff Mattson is pleased to join <a contents="Dark Star Orchestra’s jam-packed summer schedule" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank">Dark Star Orchestra’s jam-packed summer schedule</a> starting June 28 in Knoxville, TN and continuing through Cincinnati and Sylvania, OH June 29-30, Chesterfield, MO July 3, and Aurora, IL July 5. Catch Jeff at the <a contents="18th Northwest String Summit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://stringsummit.com/" target="_blank">18th Northwest String Summit</a> in North Plains, OR July 18, then back on the East Coast for two nights in Hampton Beach, NH July 26-27, the first night featuring a special recreation of 5/11/79 from the Billerica Forum 40 years later. After that it’s off to East Providence, RI July 28, and Utica, NY July 30. Be there when he returns to the ballpark in Rochester, August 2, then cruise on to Hyannis, MA and Westbrook, ME August 4-5, and Atlantic City, NJ August 9. Jeff’s in Asbury, NJ next where he’ll bust out a recreation of 7/9/89 from Giants Stadium to honor its 30th year, then a Dewey Beach pair August 12-13. Summer wraps with a stop in Richmond, VA August 15 then DSO’s annual Black Mountain, NC getaway August 16-17 with the newly-minted <a contents="Pisgah Jubilee" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-stars-pisgah-jubilee-tickets-58586024376" target="_blank">Pisgah Jubilee</a>.<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/50075074f708b9ae0dc7f5ae91ed5c5a359e0eb1/original/2019-dso-summer-square.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/56749742019-03-09T18:14:57-05:002019-03-14T14:15:49-04:00DSO Spring Tour on the Horizon <p><span class="font_regular">Catch Jeff Mattson on the road when Dark Star Orchestra® Spring Tour kicks off with a 5-night Florida swing starting Thursday, March 28 in St. Petersburg. Escape the cold in St. Augustine, Pompano Beach, Orlando, and Tallahassee before a night in Charleston, SC April 4. Be there Friday and Saturday, April 5-6 in Atlanta, then head over to Birmingham for a proper Sunday Funday. Unite in Nashville, April 9, then again in Asheville April 11 marking the beginning of a 4-night stand in the Tar Heel State. Make a weekend of Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington before DSO breaks for a couple of weeks only to pick right back up on the way to the 8th Annual Dark Star Jubilee, site of the next Jeff Mattson & Friends show! Snap up your tickets to all these nights and more now and we’ll see you in the sunshine!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://darkstarorchestra.net/tour-dates/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/349569/beade09077dacc25443c4bdbf742a8e07ce15deb/original/2019-dso-spring-tour-art-pipitone.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="Dark Star Orchestra Spring Tour 2019" /></a></span></p>Jeff Mattsontag:jeffmattson.net,2005:Post/56629652019-02-28T02:57:19-05:002019-02-28T02:57:19-05:00Welcome to the new Jeff Mattson.info<p>Thanks for joining us on this work in progress!</p>Jeff Mattson