MELVIN SEALS AT ATOMIC TOM’S

Binghamton, get ready for a very special evening of Grateful Dead music on Saturday, June 3rd at Atomic Tom’s with Terrapin Flyer featuring Melvin Seals and special guests Dark Hollow and St. Vith. On the road from Chicago, the Terrapin Flyer bring their own style of the Grateful Dead and JGB with the legendary Hammond B-3 wizard, Melvin Seals. Terrapin Flyer began in 1999 as the house band for the Sunday Grateful Dead Jam at the Boulevard Cafe in Chicago. Through the many associations developed there and many that have continued since the band has grown into one of the premier Grateful Dead inspired touring acts in the nation. The band draws from a variety of skilled musicians including Grateful Dead keyboardists Tom Constanten, Bob Bralove and Vince Welnick (RIP). They also tour with Jerry Garcia Band organist Melvin Seals and Ratdog guitarist Mark Karan. Additionally, they have done one off shows with guest musicians such as Grammy award winning blues harpist Sugar Blue, guitar prodigy Fareed Haque, Furthur guitarist John Kadlecik and musician, songwriter and music journalist David Gans. The band has headlined major festivals and prominent venues across the nation.

Between the Jen Chapin and Ike Willis shows at Atomic Tom’s this month (flip back a few pages and check out the features), it would seem the Downtown Binghamton venue that long ago housed the Night Eagle is poised to become the area’s next big thing. Check it out on Saturday, June 3rd. Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $15/advance, $20 at the door, and are available now through brownpapertickets.com. Atomic Tom’s is located at 196 State Street in Binghamton. More info on facebook. This show courtesy of Kevin Black Presents.