Melvin Seals has been a powerfulpresence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recordingartistandproducer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, andkeyboards 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 brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. With acoustic and electric ingredients and unique combinations ofStu Allen's guitar and amazing vocals, Jimmy Tebeau'ssavory bass,Pete Lavezzoli’s hearty drums and, of course, a heapin' helpin' of the wizard's magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. Along with Shirley Starks and Cheryl Rucker on back-up vocals, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. 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 keepsthe 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!

JGB Band is:

Melvin Seals - Hammond B3 and Leslies, Roland RD700 Keyboard, vocals
Stu Allen - Gibson SG electric guitar, lead vocals
Jimmy Tebeau- Bass
Pete Lavezzoli - Drums
Shirley Starks and Cheryl Rucker - backing vocals