Melvin Seals & JGB

Schedule

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Park West | Chicago, IL

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Jam Presents
MELVIN SEALS & JGB
FRI, 17 APR 2026 at 07:30PM CDT
Ages: 18 & Over
Doors Open: 06:30PM
OnSale: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 at 10:00AM CST
Announcement: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 at 10:00AM CST
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
For ADA accommodations, please email [email protected].


No backpacks, bags, laptops or tablets allowed in the venue. For a full list of prohibited items, please click here.
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Park West, 322 W Armitage Ave,Chicago, Illinois, United States

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