“Introducing “HI-CAL Dead”, an all-star lineup of Hawaii and California Grateful Dead tribute artists. Individually the band has played with legends from the Grateful Dead Family, but also play with some of the best tribute bands around. Weʻre excited to be presenting this lineup for a West Coast tour celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead.

Stephen Inglis, Guitar: A staple in the Hawaii music scene, Stephen has played with Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and currently tours in Skeleton Crewe along with Dead & Co. drummer Jay Lane, and Dark Star Orchestra’s Rob Barracco to name a few. Stephen is also a Grammy nominee who’s duo album with Dennis Kamakahi is in Smithsonian Museum of American history.

Nate LaPointe, Guitar: Bandleader and long time member of Cubensis, Southern California’s Grateful Dead Tribute Experience, Nate LaPointe is equally adept in the “Jerry” and “Bobby” roles. Nate also spent several years touring with Bobby Womack before his passing in 2014 and appeared several times at Terrapin Crossroads, even jamming with Phil Lesh. Nate is also a frequent collaborator with the Grateful Guitars Foundation and has shared the stage with members of Dark Star Orchestra, Furthur, JGB, and many more.

Alex Jordan, Bass: A San Francisco Bay Area native, Alex spent six years in Midnight North with Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, spending a good chunk of time at Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads. He’s played with Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Peter Rowan, Jay Lane, Jeff Chimenti, Stu Allen, and many others. Alex works closely with the Grateful Guitars foundation when he isn’t touring as the keyboardist in Bertha: Grateful Drag. Historically specializing in the Bobby” role, Alex is excited to get back to his roots playing bass.

Brad Rhodus, Drums: Brad bounced around the midwest and the south before eventually landing in Southern California. After a long stint with the JGB tribute the Rum Runners, Brad was asked to join Cubensis in 2014 (fun fact, Alex and Brad met on stage on New Years Eve during the countoff for the first song) and is now in his 12th year as the new guy in the band. Brad has also appeared regularly in the Bay Area at events with the Grateful Guitars foundation playing with members of Dark Star Orchestra, Furthur, and JGB.

Mookie Siegel, Keyboards: Mookie is a founding member and mainstay of the legendary David Nelson Band and has been a regular figure in the Bay Area music scene since the early 90’s. Mookie hails from Baltimore and currently resides in Marin County California and has been performing and recording with noteworthy artists within and outside of the jam band scene for over 30 years. Some notable associations are: New Riders of the Purple Sage, Bob Weir and Ratdog, Phil Lesh and Friends, Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons, Donna Jean Godchaux and the Tricksters, Kingfish, Steve Kimock, Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers, The Rowan Brothers, Ghosts of Electricity, Cris Jacobs, and many more.