MELVIN SEALS & JGB CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF JGB @ MIDTOWN BALLROOM - 9/4/25

is overjoyed to bring 's 50th Anniversary Tour to Bend on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Midtown Ballroom. Nicknamed “The Master of the Universe"" by Jerry Garcia himself, Melvin and his amazing band including are sure to blow your mind and rock your soul. Bend's own soulful jam/rock wizards open the show. 6:30pm Doors. 7pm Show. All ages welcome.

About :

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become "Jam Band Music". From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up.

Melvin and JGB bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. John Kadlecik on lead guitar and vocal duties, John-Paul McLean's savory bass, Jeremy Hoenig on the drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Their chemistry is the focus from which they create a spontaneous and high art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical journey that changes nightly and keeps the audience dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for hours.

Adding his rock-gospel-soul-rhythm and blues touch with his funky style of playing, no wonder Jerry nicknamed him "Master of the Universe". Melvin continues to treat music lovers to his unique brand of melodic flavor with JGB. Come see and hear for yourself!

MELVIN SEALS & JGB:

Melvin Seals - Hammond B3 Organ, Keyboards & Vocals
John Kadlecik - Electric Guitar & Lead Vocals
John-Paul McLean – Bass & Vocals
Jeremy Hoenig - Drums

About :

Gabriel Johnson, widely known as Brother Gabe, is a multi-talented musician based in Bend, Oregon. Since moving to Bend in late 2006, Gabe has become a cornerstone of the local and regional music scenes, both as a prolific musician/performer and as the founder/president of Parallel 44 Presents. Gabe is a dynamic force of nature on guitar and is also quite skilled at keyboards, and bass. His solo album, Fireonyx, co-produced by Swatkins (Allen Stone, Scary Pockets) showcases his creative versatility, skilled musicianship and sophisticated songwriting. In addition to his work with Brother Gabe Trio, Gabe is co-leader of Watkins Glen, a regionally acclaimed improvisational psychedelic rock band, celebrated for its high-energy performances that blend classic covers of the Allman Brothers, the Grateful Dead, The Band & Little Feat with original compositions. Gabe also performs regularly with Progressive Soul act The Vibeshiftas, Roots Funk act Sonic Benders, and Power Rock outfit Superball. His musical journey also includes touring with bands like Elektrapod, Soulwork, and Jive Talkin' Robots, among others. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, Gabe Johnson's passion for music and dedication to fostering community and joy through live performance have made him a beloved figure in the Bend music scene and in many other music communities around the country. Joining Gabe for this appearance will be drummer Greg Copley (Watkins Glen, Oregon Fryer) and bassist Mark Karwan (Watkins Glen, Quattlebaum).

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