2012 Bands and Schedule
August 1-5, 2012 - Black River Falls, Wisconsin
"We are in reality a group of misfits, crazy people, who have come together voluntarily to work this stuff out, and do the best we can and try to be as fair as we possibly can with each other, and just struggle though life". -Jerry Garcia
Mike Lawson - Our Emcee!
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The music you'd hear if your brain made up it's own form of communication with everything else in the universe.
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The Bud Smokers Jamboree is a collection of people of varying musical styles and tastes who have been brought together through the love of music. We bring an open minded and positive attitude with us everywhere we go, encouraging cognitive awareness and consciousness expansion. The Grateful Dead is one of our greatest inspirations, among many, which is why we love Three G's so much. We cover a broad range of musical styles from psychedelic, to electro, to jam band, as well as some of your favorite classic rock tunes. We cant wait to see you there! Peace, and don't forget to recreate ;)
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budsmokersjamboree@gmail.com
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Wood Groove is comprised of musicians with years of experience and have worked together in preview bands who are ready to bring you some of the finest from acoustic instruments!
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It's what they call American Funk: funk, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and reggae rolled up, then lit on FIRE!
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One Man Gathers is the annual side project of guitarist and Deadhead Michael Corcoran, forming a collective of Twin Cities-based who join in for the Grateful Garcia Gathering.
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Founding Members of Something New combines traditional and alternative sounds to create an enticing rhythmic blend of acoustic music.
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Afternoon Moon is an Illinois based progressive jam band that has been moving and shaking in the mid-west scene since 2009.
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The Peanut Gallery is a group of 6 Friends getting together to play music the music they love and truly have a good time.
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The New Speedway Players are a conglomeration of long-time Madison musicians brought together by the music from one of the greatest bands ever- The Grateful Dead. It's on this wondrous playground of musical joy you'll find them jamming and smiling all night long.
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The Workshy is a five piece band from Ames, Iowa that is known for their incredibly energetic live shows and musicianship.
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10:45 - 12:00am - 2st Set - Melvin Seals w/ The Schwag~Dead Ahead
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As the headliners of the GGG festival, Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band, and The Schwag never disapoint. A band of musicians out to preserve and perpetuate the music and vibe of the Grateful Dead.
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Two of Jimmy Carl Black's sons (Frank Zappa fame - The Indian of the group) will rip it up this summer in the "Late Night" timeslot!
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Five local musicians from The Smoking Bandits, The Perpetuals, Orangadang, The Candymakers, and formerly Festival of Fools have come to the realization that they share a passion for the history and music of The Grateful Dead.
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Richie "Shakin' " Nagan, P-Funk percussionist (Shak'n his Shakers next to Muruga on the congas), will be appearing at this years GGG with his free jazz trio "Who Knows?" Staying in the pocket!
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https://www.facebook.com/pages/Who-Knows/131564716928181
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Carrying on the improvisational rock of the Grateful Dead.
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Hailing from Milwaukee, Recalictrant brings a funky reggae influenced hip-hop jam rock everywhere they go. Conceived in 2002 as an underground hip-hop project, the group quickly found themselves gravitating towards live performance incorporating musical instruments.
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Fireworks at 10:15 sharp
10:45 - 12:00am - 2st Set - Melvin Seals w/ The Schwag~Dead Ahead
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As the headliners of the GGG festival, Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band, and The Schwag never disapoint. A band of musicians out to preserve and perpetuate the music and vibe of the Grateful Dead.
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Evergreen is a fun, high energy jam band out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, blending the styles of rock, jazz, blues, funk, reggae and dub step, ambient, dance, hip-hop, and even metal, for a totally unique sound.
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(Times, artists and programs are subject to change without notice)