Melvin Seals and JGB

Oct 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM · Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo, NY Buffalo Iron Works, Buffalo, NY

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Melvin Seals

3 concerts

Melvin Seals, born in San Francisco, California, is a celebrated keyboardist renowned for his soulful Hammond B-3 organ. A pivotal figure in defining jam band music, he spent over a decade with the Jerry Garcia Band, earning the nickname "Master of the Universe." Seals blends rock, gospel, soul, and R&B, and has collaborated with artists including Chuck Berry and Phil Lesh. His discography features albums like "Melting Pot."

JGB

4 concerts

JGB, led by San Francisco-born Melvin Seals, upholds the legacy of the Jerry Garcia Band, founded by Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia. The group is known for improvisational rock, blues, folk, country, and jazz, often incorporating R&B and gospel. Popular songs include "Sugaree" and "How Sweet It Is". Garcia, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, was celebrated for his distinctive guitar work and collaborations.