Band Beyond Description

If the Grateful Dead is your religion, then the Crazy Horse is your church when Third Thursday rolls around. Every month Jonny Mojo (Achilles Wheel), Gary Campus (Deadbeats) and Tim High (Tim High & the Mighty) host a cast of the finest musicians from around the region to conjure lightning in a bottle. BBD is a gathering point for everyone who wants to plug into the feeling of what it was like soaking in the otherworldly sounds at a Dead show while sharing the dance muse with the tribe. The music that bubbles forth from these nights captures the spontaneous, primal, orgasmic spirit that so many of us crave.

Jonny is a proverbial pied-piper who guides the flock to the promised land with his incredibly versatile guitar playing and passion for the music coursing through his veins. He is one of the brightest lights among Nor Cal GD guitar specialists. He lives and breathes this music like a fish swimming in the sea. Gary emanates pure joy in every beat and gracefully molds his style to elevate the strengths of his collaborators. He’s been a rhythmic instigator in the region for 45 years now and is more fired up than ever. Nothing makes Tim happier than singing Grateful Dead songs as is evident by his assertive and heartfelt renditions of the classics as well as obscurities.

We have an extra fun concept for this month as this will be a Mardi Gras Kickoff Party! The Grateful Dead loved to celebrate that occasion over the years, so it seems only fitting we should continue that tradition. We have assembled the perfect group to tap into that side of the band’s songbook and cover repertoire. We’re even going to explore a bit of a gospel vibe with spectacular vocalist Athena Karlin leading the way. The band will also feature bassist Ajeet Campbell (Nipper Brothers, Lovin’ Dead), keyboardist Jim Wendt (Saints of Circumstance) and saxophonist/human fun factory Eric Weber (LAZWELL, Swamp Zen). It’s gonna get all Iko Iko-y up in this joint!

Host or Publisher Crazy Horse Saloon and Grill