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Grateful Dead Tribute Band Concert

Report and Photos by Penny Sheltz
Crazy Fingers tribute band performed many Grateful Dead-
famous songs at the Abacoa Ampitheater for a free tribute
concert in July.
Abacoa has a live tribute concert series each month hosted
by Legends Radio and presented by Schumacher Automotive
Group. Concerts are open to the public who brought their
chairs and blankets for an evening of live music in the beautiful
outdoor setting. They even brought umbrellas.
The audience enjoyed many Grateful Dead songs like Dark
Star, St. Stephen, Uncle John’s Band, Box of Rain, Ripple,
Sugar Magnolia, Eyes of the World and Scarlet Begonias.
The tribute band has played over 5,000 live shows, allowing • Peter Lavezzoli – Drums and Vocals (1990 to present)
Crazy Fingers to sustain a devoted following and a nationwide • Bubba Newton – Bass Guitar (1990 to 2015 and 2016
reputation as one of the premier Grateful Dead tribute bands. to present)
Band members are: • Johnny Nichols – Guitar and Vocals (2015 to present)
• Rich Friedman – Guitar and Vocals (1993 to 2007 and 2011 The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed
to present) in 1965 known for its eclectic style, which fused elements of
• Josh Foster – Keyboards and Vocals (1998 to 2000 and rock, folk, country, jazz, bluegrass, blues, rock and roll, gospel,
2002 to present) reggae, world music, and psychedelia. The original Grateful
Dead band decided to disband, the group announced, after 30
years of shows that were never the same twice. Its lead guitarist
and main songwriter, Jerry Garcia, died on Aug. 9, 1995.

Folks party before the rain comes – Mike McGann from
Legends Radio with friends. Sponsor Schumacher Automotive Group gives prizes.

Crazy Fingers tribute band performed many Grateful Dead
Time for Happy Hour famous songs.

Nice evening with a few rain drops to cool A little drizzle didn’t stop folks from enjoying
everyone the concert.

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