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May 14, 2006
Donna Jean, Tricksters form a new band
Kettle Joe’s Psychedelic Swamp Revue Announces Spring, Summer Dates
Kettle Joe’s Psychedelic Swamp Revue, a band formed several months ago by Donna Jean Godchaux, formerly of the Grateful Dead and Heart of Gold Band; Mookie Siegel, formerly of Phil Lesh and Friends and the David Nelson Band; Wendy Lanter; and The Zen Tricksters, has announced a series of spring and summer performances. Consisting of a mix of traditional venues and festival appearances, the band will play select markets between June and August. Following a brief break, the band will then launch a full U.S. tour next fall.
Kettle Joe’s was formed out of a chance happening - the coming together of these seasoned and highly regarded musicians at a benefit concert. According to Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, “When we teamed up in New York City” last November, “we immediately realized that playing together was something we wanted to pursue further. We decided early this year to bring in Mookie on keyboards and work a week in a rehearsal space. We tried it out with a couple of shows, and not only were we thrilled but so were the audiences, so this is now our full-time touring band.”
Adds Jeff Mattson, one of the co-founders of The Zen Tricksters, “This is not some part-time thing we have to fit in around our other projects. This is now, for all of us, a full-on commitment and while we have to fulfill some obligations we have all made this summer, we’re already rehearsing and working up new material. Starting in the Fall, Kettle Joe’s Psychedelic Swamp Revue will be touring regularly, playing lots of original music contributed by the various members of this band, plus some choice covers. We expect every show to be an incredible, special experience for our fans and for us as well.”
Kettle Joe’s Psychedelic Swamp Revue Tour Schedule:
6/8 The Shoals Theater, Florence, AL
6/9 Riverbend Festival Chattanooga, TN All Ages
6/23 The 8 x 10, Baltimore, MD
6/24 The Gathering III Pulaski, NY
7/2 Gratefulfest, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, OH
7/8 Oregon Country Fair, Veneta, OR
7/10 John Henry’s, Eugene, OR
7/20 The Canal Room, New York, NY
7/21 A Bear’s Picnic, Miton, PA
8/16 The Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett, NY
8/17 Sellersville Theater, Sellersville, PA
8/19 The Gathering of the Vibes, Mariaville, NY
For more information please visit KettleJoesPSR.com
Management: Neil Glazer, Mindful Artists, LLC
Publicity: Randi Mattson
Posted by gans at May 14, 2006 9:02 AM
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It should be noted that Mookie Siegel is the victim of a small typo--he is not formerly with the David Nelson Band, but, indeed will still play with David and the gang when he is not touring with Kettle Joe's Psychedelic Swamp Revue.
Posted by: Randi at May 18, 2006 12:38 PM
I'm so glad to read that, Randi! So glad to know the DNB will play again.
Posted by: David Gans at May 18, 2006 6:04 PM
Great Revue & I finally got around to giving you a link @ my space "Deadheads United." Sorry I took too long.
Peace, Love, Hippie Stuff,
Wayward Bill
Posted by: WaywardBill at March 28, 2007 1:11 PM