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 take a leap into the realm of possibility where that Grateful Dead magic still swirls freely. Serving as a gathering point for friends old and new, this event pulses with its own unique flavor. The music that bubbles forth from these nights captures the spontaneous, primal, orgasmic spirit that so many of us crave. We have a unique concept for this one which we know you’ll enjoy. The band will spend each set paying tribute to the 40th and 50th anniversaries of monumental shows that happened very close to this date.

Carrying a humble mystique, Jonny has earned his status as the Obi Wan of the scene. He unfurls paths to the promised land with his incredibly versatile guitar playing and soulful vocal presence. He lives and breathes this music like a fish swimming in the sea. Gary emanates pure joy in every beat and gracefully adapts his style to elevate the strengths of his collaborators. Bringing a jazz sensibility aligned with the heyday of the Dead, he’s been a rhythmic instigator in the region for over 45 years and is more fired up than ever. Nothing makes Tim happier than singing Grateful Dead and JGB songs as is evident by his assertive and heartfelt renditions of the classics as well as obscurities. Like Mickey Mantle switch-hitting, he carries the power of Bob and the emotion of Jerry.

This month’s crop of guests includes the long-awaited return of young guitar slinger, Baynayah McConnell. Thoroughly-versed on all things Dead well before he could drive, he brings a depth of experience that goes well beyond his years. Sparks were flying between him and Jonny last time and we look forward to seeing them pick up their conversation. Jen Rund (Jenerator) is a BBD favorite who has taken us deep into that Phil Zone type of space we all covet. The bassist is one of the most joyful players to watch as she surrenders to the muse and pushes the groove ever further. Rounding out the lineup on sparkling keyboards is Scott Foreman (No Simple Highway). Scott has been the x-factor on many BBD lineups, including our Europe ’72 50th anniversary special three years ago. In addition to tickling the ivories, he boasts some remarkable pipes which just might send shivers down your spine.