Jam-Band Pioneer, Melvin Seals, to Perform with JGB at Cohoes Music Hall, April 8th

COHOES – On April 8th, Melvin Seals and JGB (formerly Jerry Garcia Band) are set to appear at the historic Cohoes Music Hall. A musical pioneer, Seals has paved the way for many that came after him, delighting audiences time and time again with the sounds that have become ubiquitous with the jam-band genre.

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years, with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited Hammond B-3 organ and keyboards 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 bring an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table. John Kadlecik on lead guitar and vocal duties, John-Paul McLean’s savory bass, Jeremy Hoenig on the drums and, of course, a heapin’ helpin’ of the wizard’s magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards. 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 keeps the 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!

TICKET INFORMATION:

The show is set to begin at 8:00 pm. Tickets for reserved seating and for the dance floor are $47.00. To order online, please click here. For those that wish to order tickets by phone, please call the Box Office at (518) 434-0776