Melvin Seals & JGB

Still carrying the torch, Melvin Seals & JGB return to the Ivy Ballroom for another two-night run. Known to Jerry as the “Master of the Universe,” Melvin brings his soulful sound and iconic Hammond B-3 organ to the songs that speak to so many of us—preserving the spirit of the Jerry Garcia Band and keeping the music alive for generations to come.

Friday, February 5 - Ivy Ballroom

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

Saturday, February 6 - Ivy Ballroom

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 8:00pm

Age Restriction

All ages. Ages 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wristbands required for all attendees.

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About Melvin Seals & JGB

Melvin Seals is a powerhouse Hammond B-3 organist, producer and arranger whose sound has become inseparable from the spirit of the jam band world. He spent 15 years as a core member of the Jerry Garcia Band, joining in 1980 and helping define its soulful, genre-blending style. With his deep roots in gospel, blues, and R&B, Seals brought a warmth and groove that gave the band its unmistakable feel, locking in with Garcia night after night and elevating the music with rich textures and expressive improvisation.

After Garcia’s passing in 1995, Seals stepped naturally into the role of bandleader, forming Melvin Seals & JGB and continuing to carry that music forward. Rather than treating it as a tribute, he’s kept it alive—stretching it, reshaping it, and bringing his own voice into the mix while staying true to the spirit of the original band.

Decades into his career, Seals is still out on the road, delivering high-energy shows that pull from the same well of soul, spontaneity, and connection that made the Jerry Garcia Band so special. His playing isn’t just part of that legacy—it’s one of the reasons it still resonates today.