DeadPhish Orchestra w/special guest Dave Hebert of Steely Dead

The Festgarten at Wibby Brewing presents:
Deadphish Orchestra

w/very special guest, Dave Hebert 

Doors 5PM | Show 6PM

DeadPhish Orchestra is a well-established and well-loved quartet of Colorado musicians whose roots together go back more than two decades, and who have shared stages literally thousands of times. What started out as a lark, and got tagged with a tongue-in-cheek band name, turned out to have some serious staying power.

The original members of DPO met in the summer of 2001, and spent most of the rest of the decade touring as Phix, the first nationally-recognized Phish tribute band. Phix had stopped touring by the time Phish made their grand comeback in 2009, but the guys were still doing various gigs together around Colorado. The seed for DPO was planted a few months later, when they were casually playing some Grateful Dead covers at a Denver venue, and a jam on the Grateful Dead’s “Here Comes Sunshine” somehow organically morphed into a jam on Phish’s “Bathtub Gin.” The crowd went wild, and a new band was born.

The first “official” DPO show happened at that same venue on New Year’s Eve of 2009. In the 15 ensuing years, DPO has played hundreds of shows all over the United States. With surprising song combinations like “Help > Slip > Frankie Says,” “Divided Sky > Morning Dew,” and “Mike’s Song > Jack Straw > Weekapaug Groove,” DPO’s unpredictable setlists and top-notch musicianship continue to draw crowds and deliver thrilling performances.

Meet the artists

Paul Murin: Guitar, Vocals

Paul, a.k.a. “Lefty,” was a founding member of Phix, a Phish tribute band that toured extensively in the 2000’s. Prior to that, he spent much of the 1990’s playing original music with the Chicago-based band Ralph’s Kind. He currently resides in the mountains of Boulder, CO, and spends much of his weekday time teaching guitar lessons. He also operates highcountryguitar.com, an instructional website for guitarists (especially those who love the Dead & Phish!).

Brian Adams Bass, Vocals
Brian Adams…yes, THE Brian Adams…began his touring career with the Missouri-based band Barefoot Revolution. He joined Phix, with Chris and Paul, in 2003. Brian can also frequently be found onstage with Americana band Great American Taxi, and most recently has been playing bass with the High Hawks (featuring Vince Herman and Tim Carbone). He also does a damned fine Les Claypool impersonation–go ahead…ask him about it. Photos courtesy of Chad Zellmer, Cervantes Other Side, 12/30/16

About Dave Hebert

Guitarist-singer Dave Hebert (AKA A’Bear), is originally a native of Manitou Springs, Colorado.  Dave has spent his musical career in many genres, including rock, reggae, folk, blues, and bluegrass. Right out of college, he toured nationally with mentor and close family friend reggae recording artist John Bayley. Dave is a founding member of Brother Kind, who opened for Merl Saunders and David Grisman at Red Rocks (7/7/97).The group still reunites every so often in Colorado.
Currently a resident of Denver, Colorado, Dave relentlessly works on his many different musical projects.  When not touring with Melvin Seals and JGB, he performs with many original bands of his own creation such as Working Man’s Grass, a bluegrass Dead band; he also plays solo acoustic gigs throughout the Southwest; and finally, Dave plays lead guitar and vocals for Xtra Ticket, Arizona’s premier Grateful Dead band. Versatility is his trademark.  Whether it’s his own songs or songs from the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band catalog, Dave not only captures the feel of songs, he often takes the musical risk of breathing new life into an old familiar tune and puts the A’Bear signature on it.
That’s the adventure and this is his journey.

Here is a sample of some of the muscians Dave has played with:

• Vince Welnick (Grateful Dead, Tubes)
• Ben Combe (Particle, Bad Shoe)
• Bill Nershi (String Cheese Incident)
• Steve Kimock (Ratdog, Zero, Rhythm Devils)
• Jerry Lawson (The Persuasions)
• Devon Allman (Honeytribe)
• Walt Richardson (The Morning Star Band)
• Fareed Haque (Garaj Mahal)
• Barry Sless (Ratdog, Phil Lesh & Friends, Global Drum Project)
• Tom Constanten (Grateful Dead)
• Jen Durkin (Deep Banana Blackout, Rhythm Devils)
• Papa Mali (7 Walkers)
• David Gans

Dave’s Bands: (Past and Current)

• John Bayley and the Sons of Zion  (1992 – 1994)
• Brother Kind (1994 – 1998) *
• Xtra Ticket (1999 – present)
• ABear Brothers (2001 – present) *
• Working Man’s Grass (2006 – present) *
• JAW (2007 – present) *
• Schwag (guest 2010 –present)
• All Good Things Band (2010 – Present) *
• Terrapin Flyer (guest 2011 – Present)
• The Dave A’Bear Band (2011 – Present)  *
• Melvin Seals and JGB (2011 – 2016)
• A Bear’s Choice (2014 – Present)  *
• Steely Dead (2018 – Present)  *

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FACILITY INFORMATION | FAQS:

FOOD DRIVE EVENT

Gentle request for our generous guests to consider bringing non-perishable food items to support the efforts of: www.consciousalliance.org

ARRIVAL

SHOWTIME: Show will begin at (or shortly after) 6PM Please arrive early. Preferred seating will fill up early. 

NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL or beverages of any kind allowed. It jeopardizes our liquor license and could shut us down. If you are found to be possessing outside alcohol, we have a zero tolerance policy and you will be asked to leave. We have a multitude of offerings besides beer. Slushies, Wine, Kombucha, Cider, Seltzer, Ginger brew, house-made fruited lemonade...). Water bottles are encouraged, but MUST be emptied upon entry. Backpacks, strollers etc are subject to search.

SEATING | SPECIAL REQUESTS:

Shows are GA with first-come, first-served seating. Please be considerate of others and select tables appropriate for your party size.

We receive many special requests to reserve seating. Please understand that due to increased capacity, we are unable to "hold" seats unless you are a large group coordinating multiple tables or have special needs. Thank you for your understanding. 

WEATHER

Shade, sun, and cover are not guaranteed, please plan accordingly with sunscreen, sunglasses, rain gear...Forecast is currently unknown, but please plan accordingly for Colorful Colorado weather. RAIN or SHINE. No Refunds.

FOOD

We will have our traditional bakery fresh Bavarian Pretzel offerings as well as food offerings available from Mighty Burger and mobile restaurant partners.