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Crazy Fingers Tribute Band

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

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