Caught Dead Handed

Caught Dead Handed is an intergenerational Grateful Dead tribute band from Portland and Salem, Oregon. Founded in 2024, the group's members range in age from 24 to 70. Its youngest member, lead guitarist Daniel Stumpf, an L.A. transplant who came to Portland for college in 2019, assembled the band. 

While in school, he met Sam Brewer, a graduating senior and rhythm guitarist with a strange affinity for the guitar style of Bob Weir. Then came COVID which meant Daniel's college years were spent mostly in isolation, studying and playing his guitar. His passion for Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead is unquestionable; so upon graduating college he decided to pursue his dream and began searching for musicians to form this band. He connected with Ron Rocci, Brian Straus, and Stevie Vee, all lifelong Deadheads with established connections to the local music scene. 

Ron's experience provides a solid foundation and his drum solos are like a symphony. Stevie's positive & laid back attitude is infectious and his Pigpen rants are full of soul. Brian's bass is funky and in-the-pocket, holding the band together and driving it forward. Keyboardist and vocalist Summer Tupelo recently moved from Virginia and immediately sought a new Dead band to play with. Like Keith and Donna all rolled into one, she's all about the improvisation, and letting the music guide the band. 

Caught Dead Handed combines veteran experience with young talent and performs faithful renditions of your favorite Dead tunes. Heartfelt jams, tight transitions, and powerful energy, make for dance-worthy shows that are not to be missed.