Deadgrass

Deadgrass - The Days Between: Concert Series

Tuesday, August 4th | Lincoln Hill Farms | Canandaigua, NY

Band Bio

Matt Turk and C Lanzbom joined forces to form Deadgrass, a string band jamgrass adventure through Jerry Garcia’s musical world. Bassist Dave Richards, banjo player Kris Bauman and fiddler Kensuke Shoji complete this fine group of seasoned pros exploring the life works of Jerry Garcia on the instruments that first inspired him. Deadgrass celebrates and interprets the music of Jerry Garcia, drawing from Old & in the Way, JGB, Jerry’s Jug Band days and Grateful Dead. A seasoned recording artist and multi-instrumentalist, Matt Turk is a veteran performer who has performed and recorded with Pete Seeger, opened for Judy Collins, The Doobie Brothers, Fiona Apple and Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart. He has performed at the Clearwater Festival, Gathering of the Vibes, Atlanta's Music Midtown, Jazz at Lincoln Center The Capitol Theatre and The Beacon Theatre. Matt has recorded for Warner Bros Records with Gaby Moreno & Matter Music. Grammy award winner C Lanzbom is a touring and studio guitarist with producing, performing, writing and engineering credits with Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Crystal Bowersox, Shlomo Carlebach and Soulfarm. C's studio, Sherwood Ridge, is a state of the art recording facility just north of New York City. C has numerous television and film song placements. His affection and passion for Jerry Garcia’s music has been a major influence. Bassist Dave Richards performs in Hamilton on Broadway and has recorded and performed with The Indigo Girls, Rosanne Cash, Buster Poindexter, Madeline Peyroux, Jewel and Richie Havens. He has toured throughout Europe, Canada and the USA, appearing at Ottawa Jazz, Toronto Blues festival, Hollywood Bowl and Austin City Limits. At the age of 17 Dave was playing jazz five nights a week in Orlando, Florida with Billy Peebles, the drummer for Ray Charles on many classic Atlantic recordings. Banjoist Kris Bauman is a multi-instrumentalist who has been performing professionally since he was sixteen. He was featured with bassist Alexis Cuadrado on NPR's Studio 360. Bauman works in a variety of musical genres including Country/Bluegrass with his group "The Dang-it Bobbys"; Jazz as a leader and sideman, including performances or collaborations with vocalist Bobby Short, saxophonists Seamus Blake and Loren Schoenberg, composer/arranger Jason Lindner, and guitarists Kurt Rosenwinkel and Luca Benedetti; Rock/Pop with engineer Mike Barnard (Christina Aguilera, The Strokes) and Ilhan Ersahin (Nublu records); R&B/Soul with recording artist Bilal (Interscope). Jazz violinist Kensuke Shoji was born in Gifu, Japan. He joined his father's bluegrass band as a teenager. As a young adult he moved to the U.S.A. to study jazz violin with Berklee String Department chair Matt Glaser, and world renowned violinist Christian Howes. Kensuke moved to New York City in 2013 to play with Alex Hargreaves, Barry Harris, Jacob Jolliff, Maria Muldaur and more.

The Days Between: Concert Series 

Saturday, August 1st - Sunday August 9th | Lincoln Hill Farms | Canandaigua, NY

Join us for The Days Between Concert Series! The Days Between are the 9 days between Jerry Garcia's birthday and the day of his passing. This concert series pays tribute to Jerry Garcia and the music of the Grateful Dead with 8 concerts over the 9 days, bringing together an eclectic lineup of artists spanning bluegrass, reggae, jam, Americana, roots, and beyond.

Whether you're a lifelong Deadhead or simply love live music, The Days Between offers nine days of unforgettable performances, good vibes, and community in the heart of the Finger Lakes.

Evergreen Retail Micro Grower's Showcase with Sunwalker Farms

For each day of the concert series, Sunwalker Farms will have a booth on-site, showcasing their products! Concert attendees 21+ with valid ID will be able to enter the micro growers showcase site to browse, meet the people behind the products, and make purchases through Evergreen Retail's pop-up dispensary.

Concerts at Lincoln Hill Farms are general admission with standing room viewing area front of stage. Guests are welcome to bring folding lawn chairs in the designated section. Chairs are not permitted in the viewing area, near the stage, or in walkways. Limited seating and picnic tables are available inside the venue on a first come, first served basis. Please read venue and parking information HERE before purchasing tickets.

PARKING INFO: For this high-demand event, on-site parking is $10 per vehicle to help manage traffic flow, ensure safety, and create a smooth arrival experience for all guests. Payment can be made upon arrival via cash or Venmo. Each vehicle will receive one $5-off token valid for beverages at the Silo Bar.