Garcia Birthday Band

Good ol' Grateful Dead

Garcia Birthday Band, based in Portland Oregon, isn't your mother's Grateful Dead cover band. Playing for over 20 years, GBB has evolved into something far deeper than the sum of its parts. The beating heart of the Pacific Northwest's GD community, the band's ever-expanding fanbase is an experience unto themselves. Using the Dead's repertoire as a springboard for limitless potential and improvisation, Garcia Birthday Band are a cornerstone of the modern Grateful Dead universe, and their fans have come to expect the unexpected as the norm.

Placing no boundaries on eras of the Dead's career or catalogue, and drawing on decades of individual and shared experience, GBB play the music through an auditory kaleidoscope. Composed of some of the most ace players of the Oregon live music community, the band makes every show an act of exploration, both musically and spiritually. United hearts and minds blur the line between the stage and crowd - a carnival of human potential. If you're new to Garcia Birthday Band, their doors are always open, and you'll recognize it as something familiar when you first walk in: a place called home.

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Bella Rayne

Bella Rayne is a 17-year-old, self-taught guitar phenom from Mendocino who is quickly making a name for herself in the music industry. Her love for the Grateful Dead, 70s psychedelic rock, Southern Rock, and 90s grunge has been distilled into her own fresh approach. She carries the confidence, poise and talent of someone far beyond her years and this is a big reason why she's already become a regular guest shredder, sharing the stage with heavy hitters including Allman Betts Revival, Melvin Seals & JGB, ALO, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge and members of Terrapin Family in addition to performing as an Artist at Large at several regional festivals. She even was blessed with the honor of playing Jerry Garcia's Alligator guitar (Video 5) which doesn't just happen to anyone! Among her other notable achievements are playing at Oracle Park for SF Giants Grateful Dead appreciation night, features in several publications including Guitar World and earning reputable industry sponsorships including Fender and Ernie Ball. If you need any further affirmation of her star on the rise, she was mentioned as one to watch by her idol, Susan Tedeschi in Guitar World Magazine... and most recently announced she was invited to play at Bottle Rock this May!

Bella Rayne has recently formed her own band, Bella Rayne & Friends (videos 2 and 4), a high energy, guitar-driven ensemble with a revolving lineup of all-star musicians that bring jam band twists to soulful Southern Rock classics... plus some originals. This was supposed to be a few show run, but has continued due an influx in requests. Bella Rayne & Friends debuted at the Sweetwater Music Hall in September and have since been in high demand, performing at the Hopmonk Tavern, Crazy Horse Saloon, The David Nelson Band Festival, and Felton Music Hall with more on the horizon. In addition, she also leads a Grateful Dead tribute, Looks like RAYNE, which pays homage to the catalogs of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band in Bella's own unique style.

Bella's improvisational guitar solos are remarkable and heartfelt and her story is not just about her own accomplishments; it is about paving the way for other aspiring female musicians to follow their dreams fearlessly. Through her music and unwavering determination, she encourages young girls to pick up a guitar and embrace their musical talents without hesitation. Beyond her impressive performances, Bella is dedicated to making a difference through music and has partnered with Grateful Guitars Foundation to actively promote music education in schools, using her growing platform to inspire and encourage young musicians through in-school presentations. Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists says a lot about this young rocker!