STU ALLEN, BRIAN RASHAP, SCOTT GUBERMAN, AND DANNY LUEHRING PERFORM THE SONGS OF DAVID BOWIE SAN RAFAEL CALIFORNIA:
On a very stormy Sunday night, these Terrapin All Stars, led by Stu Allen, performed a two set tribute to the late David Bowie, remebering the great rock star on his 70th birthday. David Bowie did one year ago today, 2 days after his 69th, and the release of his album BlackStar.
While there was little direct crossover between David Bowie and Deadheadland and the world of jam band music, it turns out the fans of the Grateful Dead really had a great appreciation for his music. The tribute at Terrapin Crossroads was not trying to be a reproduction, yet everyone was commenting how much Stu captured the essence of Bowie’s voice. Of course Stu’s guitar work nailed it, and the rest of the band were right on top of the sound.
Deadhead land captured video of the 2nd set, enjoy!
January 8, 2017
David Bowie Birthday
Stu Allen – guitar, vocals (Stu Allen and Mars Hotel, Phil Lesh and Friends)
Scott Guberman – keyboards vocals (Terrapin Family Band)
Brian Rashap – bass guitar, vocals (Lazyman)
Danny Leuhring – drums, vocals (San Geronimo) All these guys are Terrapin All Stars and have been in Phil Lesh and Friends at one point!
Set 1 included: Heroes, Young Americans, Starman
Set 2 (videos)
Let’s Dance
Rebel Rebel
Changes (sg)
Modern Love
Space Oddity
Band Intros
Suffragette City
San Rafael, California: Today at Terrapin Crossroads, during brunch,we were treated to a fun cover of The Talking Heads song “Cities“, featuring Stu Allen (Stu Allen and Mars Hotel) on guitar and vocals, Dan Lebo Lebowitz (ALO, Doobie Decibel System) on guitar, Brian Rashap (Lazyman) on bass, Danny Luehring (San Geronimo) on drums. All these guys are Terrapin All Stars!
Here is another song from brunch, “Picture of You” by Lebo.
Melissa Etheridge joins Stu Allen and Friends
“Iko Iko”
Very Jerry 6
An All Star Tribute to Jerry Garcia to Benefit the Ashkenaz Berkeley
Iko Iko
~Melissa Etheridge, Roger McNamee, Stu Allen,Paige Clem Jordan Feinstein, Murph Murphy, Pete Lavezzoli
Very Jerry 6
Benefit for Ashkenaz, Berkeley
It was a night of many stars and songs, two very full sets of Jerry Garcia Tribute, with Stu Allen leading a rotating band of super musicianship from near and far.
Surprise guest Melissa Etheridge joined the line-up on a the Dixie Cups classic “Iko Iko”, which Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead often performed.
Stu Allen nails the nuance and details of Jerry. His style is natural and the sound authentic,and provided a strong foundation when this band did shift, the players including Roger McNamee, David Gans, Jordan Feinstein, Maurice Tani, Paige Clem, Michael Berry, Amy Berry, Mike Meagher, Joe Balestreri, Pamela Brandon, Jimmie Brighton and more….
An encore set of Grateful Dead music was performed by the Bay area band Totally Dead, and included a spirited Eyes Of The World featuring a full horn section.
A silent auction was held as well, to raise money for the continued operation and support of the Ashkenaz, a music and culture community center serving Berkeley California, as well as a frequent gathering place for our grateful community from around the greater SF Bay area.
Thank you Melissa Etheridge for your visit and support!
