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Melvin Seals & JGB
Jazz band · formed 1995
- Shows on record
- 56
- Rooms played
- 45
- Cities
- 33
- Releases
- 5
- Last show
- Jul 10, 2026Walker's Bluff Casino Resort
About
Melvin Seals & JGB is a band, formed in 1995, tagged jazz by its sources. Shows on record run from 2010 to 2027, across 45 rooms in 33 cities.
- Ozzie Ahlers: member — MusicBrainz
- Donny Baldwin: member — MusicBrainz
- Sunshine Becker: member — MusicBrainz
- Darlene Coleman: member — MusicBrainz
- Jude Gold: member — MusicBrainz
- Judith Harris: member — MusicBrainz
- Dave Hebert: member — MusicBrainz
- Sam Howard: member — MusicBrainz
- Jimmy Hubbard: member — MusicBrainz
- Gloria Jones: member — MusicBrainz
- John Kadlecik: member — MusicBrainz
- John Kahn: member — MusicBrainz
- Melvin Seals & JGB has 1 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 2006–2006 — MusicBrainz
- Melvin Seals & JGB has 74 listeners on Last.fm — Melvin Seals & JGB on Last.fm
- Melvin Seals & JGB has released 4 recordings between 2000 and 2012 — Melvin Seals & JGB on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
56 on record · bandslate-pipeline, SongkickUpcoming shows
Siesta Valley Bowl · Orinda, CA
With Grahame Lesh
Show 8:00 PM PDT · Multi-band bill
Town Ballroom · Buffalo, NY
With JGB
Show 7:00 PM EDT · Multi-band bill
Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall · Pittsburgh, PA
With JGB
Show 8:00 PM EDT · Multi-band bill
The Capitol Theatre · Port Chester, NY
Show 8:00 PM EDT · Full band
The Guild Theatre - CA · Menlo Park, CA
With JGB
Show 8:00 PM PST · Multi-band bill
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall · PittsburghHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Aggie Theatre · Fort CollinsHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 30, 2026 | Ardmore Music Hall · ArdmoreHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Wells Hall at The Parker · Ft LauderdaleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Belly Up · Solana BeachHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Feb 27, 2027 | Belly Up Tavern · Solana BeachHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 22, 2027 | Guild Theatre · Menlo ParkHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Shows per year
- 20102 shows
- 20111 show
- 20123 shows
- 20137 shows
- 20141 show
- 20151 show
- 20172 shows
- 20183 shows
- 20222 shows
- 20241 show
- 202629 shows
- 20274 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Walker's Bluff Casino Resort · CartervilleSupportwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Support | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Majestic Theatre · MadisonHeadlinerwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Apr 18, 2026 | The Cooperage · MilwaukeeSupportwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Support | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Park West · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band, John Kadlecik | Headliner | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band, John Kadlecik |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Fillmore Auditorium · DenverHeadlinerwith Pink Talking Fish, Steely Dead, Melvin Seals, +2 | Headliner | Pink Talking Fish, Steely Dead, Melvin Seals, +2 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | The Pageant · St LouisHeadlinerwith Jake's Leg, Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Jake's Leg, Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Ardmore Music Hall · ArdmoreHeadlinerwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterHeadlinerwith One-Eyed Jack, Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | One-Eyed Jack, Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Bayside Bowl · PortlandSupportwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Support | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Jul 13, 2024 | Greek Theatre, UC Berkeley · BerkeleySupportwith Dark Star Orchestra | Support | Dark Star Orchestra |
| Dec 17, 2022 | Auburn Oddfellows Hall · AuburnHeadlinerwith Red Dirt Ruckus | Headliner | Red Dirt Ruckus |
| Aug 5, 2022 | Black Oak Ranch · LaytonvilleSupportwith Dark Star Orchestra, Steve Kimock, Dumpstaphunk, +12 | Support | Dark Star Orchestra, Steve Kimock, Dumpstaphunk, +12 |
| Oct 13, 2018 | Ardmore Music Hall · ArdmoreHeadlinerwith Melvin Seals, Eddie Roberts | Headliner | Melvin Seals, Eddie Roberts |
| Mar 16, 2018 | Park West · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Terrapin Flyer | Headliner | Terrapin Flyer |
| Mar 9, 2018 | Ardmore Music Hall · ArdmoreHeadlinerwith Toubab Krewe | Headliner | Toubab Krewe |
| Dec 2, 2017 | Bally's Lake Tahoe · StatelineSupportwith Jonny Lang | Support | Jonny Lang |
| Mar 25, 2017 | Brick & Mortar Music Hall · San FranciscoSupportwith Poor Man's Whiskey, The Waybacks | Support | Poor Man's Whiskey, The Waybacks |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Crystal Bay Club Casino Crown Room · Crystal BayHeadlinerwith Afrolicious | Headliner | Afrolicious |
| Nov 22, 2014 | Crystal Bay Casino · Crystal BayHeadlinerwith New Monsoon | Headliner | New Monsoon |
| Nov 16, 2013 | Crystal Bay Casino · Crystal BayHeadlinerwith Orgone | Headliner | Orgone |
| Mar 21, 2013 | The Coach House · San Juan CapistranoHeadlinerwith Gospel Swamp Blues Band, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Gospel Swamp Blues Band, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Mar 16, 2013 | Great American Music Hall · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Jerry Garcia Band |
| Mar 15, 2013 | Moe's Alley · Santa CruzHeadlinerwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Mar 9, 2013 | Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterHeadlinerwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Mar 8, 2013 | Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterHeadlinerwith Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Mar 7, 2013 | The Blockley · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Devon Allman Band, Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Devon Allman Band, Jerry Garcia Band |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Middle East - Downstairs · CambridgeHeadlinerwith Lucy Michelle And The Velvet Lapelles, He's My Brother She's My Sister, Lucy Michelle, +3 | Headliner | Lucy Michelle And The Velvet Lapelles, He's My Brother She's My Sister, Lucy Michelle, +3 |
| Oct 10, 2012 | Abbey Pub · ChicagoSupportwith Jgb, Jgb With Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band, +1 | Support | Jgb, Jgb With Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band, +1 |
| Feb 4, 2012 | Crystal Bay Casino · Crystal BayHeadlinerwith Tea Leaf Green | Headliner | Tea Leaf Green |
| Aug 7, 2011 | Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, McLaren Park · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Poor Man's Whiskey, The Fall Risk, Jerry Day | Headliner | Poor Man's Whiskey, The Fall Risk, Jerry Day |
| Aug 17, 2010 | Hard Rock Café - Pittsburgh · PittsburghHeadlinerwith Jerry Garcia Band | Headliner | Jerry Garcia Band |
| Mar 6, 2010 | Uptown Theater · Kansas CitySupportwith Jgb, Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band, +1 | Support | Jgb, Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band, +1 |
Where they play
45 rooms in 33 citiesRooms played most
- Guild Theatre · Menlo Park5 shows
- Ardmore Music Hall · Ardmore4 shows
- Crystal Bay Casino · Crystal Bay3 shows
- Capitol Theatre · Port Chester2 shows
- Park West · Chicago2 shows
Cities played
- Menlo Park6 shows
- Ardmore4 shows
- Crystal Bay4 shows
- Port Chester4 shows
- Chicago3 shows
and 28 other cities
Live history
32 shows on record- Shows counted
- 32
- First on record
- Mar 2010
- Latest on record
- Jul 2026
Shows per year
- 20102
- 20111
- 20123
- 20137
- 20141
- 20151
- 20172
- 20183
- 20222
- 20241
- 20269
Top rooms
- Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore · 3
- Crystal Bay Casino, Crystal Bay · 3
- Park West, Chicago · 2
- Capitol Theatre, Port Chester · 2
- Walker's Bluff Casino Resort, Carterville · 1
Top cities
- Crystal Bay · 4
- Chicago, IL · 3
- Ardmore · 3
- San Francisco, CA · 3
- Port Chester, NY · 3
Often on the bill with: Jerry Garcia Band, Melvin Seals, JGB, Poor Man's Whiskey, Afrolicious, Dark Star Orchestra, Dead Ahead, Eddie Roberts
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
5 releases, 2000–2012Live A The Great American Music Hall
2012
Keepers of the Flame
2006 · Album
Keepers of The Flame
2005
Gathering On The Mountain Live Part 2
2000
Gathering On The Mountain Live Part 1
2000
Lineup
- Ozzie Ahlers
- Donny Baldwin
- Sunshine Becker
- Darlene Coleman
- Jude Gold
- Judith Harris
- Dave Hebert
- Sam Howard
- Jimmy Hubbard
- Gloria Jones
- John Kadlecik
- John Kahn
- David Kemper
- Johnny Markowski
- John-Paul McLean
- Gail Muldrow
- Ronnie Penque
- Melvin Seals
- Stu Allen
Former
- Zach Nugent · guitar
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
20 members on record- Darlene Colemantenure unknown
- Dave Heberttenure unknown
- David Kempertenure unknown
- Donny Baldwintenure unknown
- Gail Muldrowtenure unknown
- Gloria Jonestenure unknown
- Jimmy Hubbardtenure unknown
- John Kadleciktenure unknown
- John Kahntenure unknown
- John-Paul McLeantenure unknown
- Johnny Markowskitenure unknown
- Jude Goldtenure unknown
Show 8 more members
- Judith Harristenure unknown
- Melvin Sealstenure unknown
- Ozzie Ahlerstenure unknown
- Ronnie Penquetenure unknown
- Sam Howardtenure unknown
- Stu Allentenure unknown
- Sunshine Beckertenure unknown
- Zach Nugentguitar?–2019
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: China Camp Family Band (via John-Paul McLean), Ghosts of Electricity (via Stu Allen), Jefferson Starship (via Donny Baldwin), Low Estate (via Jimmy Hubbard), New Riders of the Purple Sage (via Johnny Markowski), Penque-Diomede Band (via Ronnie Penque), Stu Allen & Mars Hotel (via Stu Allen), Zach Nugent & The JG3 (via Zach Nugent) and 1 more
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Melvin Seals & JGB on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Melvin Seals & JGB on Discogs | Artist facts |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| website | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.