Jerry Garcia Birthday Art and Music Show. Music By Tony Saunders Band and Keystone Revisited.
A Night of Jazz, Groove & Garcia!
As we celebrate the birthday of Jerry Garcia, we invite you join us for a powerful evening of music as Tony Saunders takes the stage in Sausalito with two electrifying sets: one featuring the smooth, jazz-infused sounds of the Tony Saunders Band, and the other celebrating the legendary collaboration between Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders with the band Keystone Revisited.
Tony’s journey began in his youth, playing alongside his father, Merl Saunders, and Jerry Garcia during the legendary Monday night jam sessions at the Sand Dunes—an experience that shaped his musical soul. The Tony Saunders Band channels the spirit of those nights, bringing a jazz-forward sound reminiscent of Merl’s band Aunt Monk, where Jerry would often sit in, stretching musical boundaries and blending genres.
Following this dynamic opening set, Keystone Revisited will take you back to the golden era of Garcia/Saunders, Reconstruction, and Legion of Mary—the groups that gave birth to the iconic Live at Keystone recordings. This special performance features: