Thanks again to Alex Jordan 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!
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.
FEATURING
Jeff Mattson (Dark Star Orchestra) - Guitar
Rob Eaton (Dark Star Orchestra) - Guitar
Lisa Mackey (Dark Star Orchestra) - Vocals
Mitch Stein (Gatorators, Cryptical) - Keyboards
Skip Vangelas (Dark Star Orchestra) - Bass
Jay Lane (Dead & Company, Ratdog, Wolf Brothers) - Drums
Jason Hann (String Cheese Incident) - Percussion
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!
-- ALL AGES!!! --
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to kick out the Grateful Dead jams in New Orleans, and hope you can join us!
Jeff, Rob, Lisa, Mitch, Skip, Jay & Jason
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
Released 2021
Heart of Gold Records
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 LIVE From the Living Room 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.
Tune into Jeff Mattson & Friends 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 right here. See you there!
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.
Join Jeff this Sunday, May 3 for a second installment of LIVE music from his home to yours - 4pm EDT!
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 Facebook at 4pm for classics & obscurities, originals, and the Good Ol' Grateful Dead.
Catch Jeff delve into his songbook this Sunday, April 19 at 4pm Eastern for his Facebook LIVE debut right here!
Thanks for joining us on this work in progress!