(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Melvin Seals & JGB on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 8:00pm. JGB is an American rock band led by Melvin Seals. Its mission is to continue the musical legacy of the Jerry Garcia Band, of which Seals was a longtime member. As noted in Rolling Stone, ... when Garcia died in 1995, and the Grateful Dead went on hiatus, Seals took charge. Under his leadership, the slightly renamed 'JGB Band' pays tribute to Garcia by performing his songs and remaining faithful to his style.

Melvin is best known for his long friendship and musical partnership with cultural icon and guitarist Jerry Garcia and the smile of his that lights up the room. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”. From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin and JGB brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and remarkable chops to the table.

With acoustic and electric ingredients and unique combinations of guitar, mandolin, slide and lap steel with savory bass, hearty drums and, of course, a heapin’ helpin’ of the wizard’s magic on Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that challenges genre boundaries. Their chemistry creates a spontaneous and high art where the sky is the limit musically. They offer an exciting, often psychedelic musical journey that keeps audiences dancing and smiling (and some staring in amazement) for several hours. Melvin is pioneering a path deeper into the musical territory he helped to establish.

Ticket prices start at $44.00 and can be purchased online at: SkyPAC.org starting July 29, 2022 at 10:00am.

The Newton Theatre is located at 234 Spring Street in Newton, New Jersey.