Mr. Hat proudly presents Grateful Dead Night at Spancky’s in Cotati featuring THE CHINA CATS. This Santa Cruz phenomenon is undoubtedly one of the hottest tribute bands in California. They simultaneously encapsulate the raw psychedelic eruptions of the 60s, the majestic escapades of the 70s and the funky, electro ferociousness of the 80s. While every member of the band is completely tapped in, guitarist/vocalist Matt Hartle justifiably garners the most attention for his intergalactic flights of the Valkyries. Steve Sofranko is a force on organs and vocals, and has become one of the most in-demand players on the scene, making frequent appearances with Stu Allen & Mars Hotel and joining Mark Karan and Jay Lane as The Dead 70s.
If you’ve seen China Cats, you know that they are one of the best Grateful Dead tribute bands in the west. They’re more than that though. They offer a truly immersive experience through the eras and songs. We’re talking about ferocious jamming with plenty of flair and finesse.
If this isn’t motivational enough, here’s what Nicholas Meriweather, the former archivist of the Grateful Dead collection at UC Santa Cruz has to say about them: “The China Cats aren’t a cover band. They approach the Dead’s work with same kind of reverence and sophistication that the Dead themselves showed in their own forays into American roots music. When you listen the Cats, old favorites take on new lives, revealing facets that will delight and amaze even jaded listeners. These guys aren’t copycats — their sets demonstrate how the Dead’s music now is a part of the great American songbook, alongside the giants who first inspired the Dead.”
Only $20 Presale/ $25 Door GA
Very limited reserved tables available
TWO SETS OF LIVE DEAD – 8:30 ish till late
21 and over
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Spancky's Bar
8201 Old Redwood Hwy
- Cotati
Price: $20.00