Hey there,

I was surfing the tribes and thought you might want to join my tribe for the band Cubensis cause if your into music ( why I'm asking cause it seems you are) then you'll dig the sounds of Cubensis the only Jerry Garcia approved Grateful Dead tribute act.

The group has its craft so well refined that even members of the Grateful Dead themselves, such as keyboardists Vince Welnick and Tom Constanten, have appeared on stage and performed with these live music interpreters. Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir praised the band, saying, “Just love what you do...and of course, you do!”

The band doesn't reproduce the Grateful Dead's songs note for note---though it would be hard for most listeners to tell. The Dead's music is highly improvisational, with rock, country and jazz influences. Cubensis members say there's room for interpretation while staying true to the original. “It’s all about tapping into the same inspirational flow,” says Cubensis guitarist Craig Marshall. Dead guru Jerry Garcia granted Marshall permission to recreate the Dead’s music, as long as he "did a good job" of it. “I told him we played all Grateful Dead songs,” recounts Marshall, to which Garcia replied, in mock surprise, “Oh yeah? So do we!”

So come join the Cubensis tribe and celebrate thier 20th year anniversary tribes.tribe.net/cubensisband

Upcoming concerts you won't want to miss:

Every Tuesday at the Marlin Bar in Huntington Beach
16651 Gothard (between Heil & Warner) -- 9:30pm

Every Sunday at 14 Below in Santa Monica
Corner of 14th & Santa Monica Blvd -- 7:30pm
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Tuesday, Oct 30 --- Marlin Bar, Huntington Beach
Our annual Halloween Costume Ball and mystery album performance
Special guests: Mendocino's The Human Revolution at 9pm

Saturday, Nov 3 --- Lighthouse Cafe, Hermosa Beach, 4-8pm, free

Thursday, Nov 15 --- Melvin Seals & JGB, with Cubensis, Cane's, San Diego -- 8pm

Saturday, Nov 17 --- Moondoggie's West, Las Vegas

Saturday, Nov 24 --- Marlin Bar, Huntington Beach, 9:30pm
One More Saturday Night!

Sunday, Nov 25 -- 14 Below, Santa Monica 7:30pm
Karaoke with Cubensis! Sign up now at 14 Below shows for your chance to sing with the band.
Only 10 slots available @ $20 each. Potluck Thanksgiving dinner tonight, food by Chef Dan.
Tonight's proceeds go to s-h-e-l-t-e-r.org. Bring canned food donations for homeless

Saturday, Dec 1 --- Lighthouse Cafe, Hermosa Beach, 4-8pm, free

Saturday, Dec 8 --- Malibu Inn, 22969 PCH, Malibu
Special guest -- Kofi Baker Band (Ginger Baker's son doing Cream/Blind Faith covers!)

Friday, Dec 28 --- Galaxy Theatre, Santa Ana
Cubensis official 20th anniversary party, with special guests from our past -- all ages
Joining us are our friends Grampa's Grass and Acacia -- 8:00PM

Monday, Dec 31 --- New Year's Eve at 14 Below in Santa Monica

tribes.tribe.net/cubensisband