Very Garcia - A Jerry Garcia Tribute Tickets

Very Garcia brings together seasoned players from Chicken Wire Empire and Another One to celebrate the enduring music of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Their live sets traverse psychedelic rock textures and intimate string-band arrangements, delivering a faithful yet fresh experience of Garcia/Dead material. From sprawling jams to stripped-down acoustic moments, Very Garcia offers a diverse sonic palette that appeals to Deadheads and new listeners alike across the Midwest and beyond.

Based in a scene that cherishes improvisation and musical storytelling, Very Garcia performs repertoire spanning The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Band (JGB), and Old & In The Way. The group’s dynamic approach invites both heady explorations and heartfelt ballads, making each show a unique ride through Garcia's expansive catalog.

Upcoming performances feature crisp live atmospherics, tight musicianship, and the kind of warm, inviting stage presence fans expect from a trusted tribute act. Secure your seats early for an evening that honors a legendary canon with a modern twist.

Biography
Very Garcia is a collaborative project featuring members of Chicken Wire Empire and Another One, dedicated to honoring Jerry Garcia's enduring legacy. The lineup blends veteran prowess with a deep respect for Garcia’s wide-ranging catalog, translating its energy into both electric psychedelic explorations and intimate acoustic textures. The band thrives on improvisation, making each performance a fresh interpretation of Garcia/Dead material.

Discography Highlights
Growing Pains (2025) — the latest studio effort, followed by Disarm (2023) and the self-titled Verry Garcia (2023). Earlier releases include Church Street Blues (2022), Live from Deutschland Vol. 1 (2020) and Vol. 2 (2020), Summer & Me (Live) (2020), Milwaukee (2019), What Moves Mountains (2019), and the collaborative Chicken Wire Empire (2016). The 2023 single Disarm showcases the band’s ability to fuse lyric-driven storytelling with exploratory arrangements.

Upcoming Tour
2025 tour stops include Appleton at Gibson Music Hall (May 2, 2025), Madison at High Noon Saloon (May 3, 2025), and Milwaukee at Shank Hall (May 4, 2025). Each show highlights the group’s range—from extended guitar explorations to intimate string-band moments—capturing the spirit of Garcia’s music for contemporary audiences.