Where: Sweetwater Music Hall
Mill Valley
CA
94941
United States
San Francisco
What: Stephen Inglis @ Sweetwater Music Hall
When:
SKELETON CREWE
-ROB BARRACO
-BARRY SLESS
-STEPHEN INGLIS
-PETE SEARS
-JAY LANE
The worlds of Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, masterful keyboard, bass & drum work converge as ve virtuosos of the jam band scene announce the formation of Skeleton Crewe. Born from a serendipitous collaboration in early 2024, this unique musical collective features Rob Barraco (Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh & Friends, The Dead), Barry Sless (Bobby Weir and Wolf Bros, David Nelson Band, Phil Lesh and Friends), Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitarist Stephen Inglis (Billy Kreutzmann), Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna, Phil Lesh & Friends, David Nelson Band) & Jay Lane (Dead & Company, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros, Ratdog).
The group’s formation traces back to January 2024, when Sless and Inglis rst joined forces for what was meant to be a one-off performance. The chemistry was immediate and undeniable. The duo’s successful California shows caught the attention of keyboard virtuoso Rob Barraco, who joined forces with Inglis during a Dark Star Orchestra show at the Hawaii Theatre in April 2024. The natural musical connection between all three players led to the formation of Skeleton Krewe Trio which in turn led to adding Barry’s longtime musical partners Pete Sears & Jay Lane on bass & drums.
This collaboration brings together many musical traditions: Inglis’s mastery of Hawaiian slack key guitar (he’s a recipient of the prestigious Ki Hʻalu Legacy Award), Sless’s pioneering pedal steel work that has graced stages with Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, Barraco’s sophisticated keyboard artistry that earned him a place in The Dead’s lineup (an experience that preceded nearly two decades holding the keyboardist chameleon role within Dark Star Orchestra), the dynamic improvisational work of Pete Sears on bass, and the solid improvisational drumming of Jay Lane.
Each performance, Skeleton Crewe promises to offer high level artistry hosting an intimate evening of original compositions (many of which were written by Robert Hunter in collaboration with Barraco), Grateful Dead interpretations, and dynamic improvisations that span genres from traditional Hawaiian to psychedelic Americana.
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Who: Stephen Inglis
Slack-key Guitar
Stephen Inglis
Guitar Slinger/Word Singer
Stephen Inglis is a versatile artist. He crosses genres, yet his
music always radiates integrity.
Born and raised in Honolulu, he plays Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack key guitar. He
records and tours with the most respected traditional musicians.
Stephen is the 2021 recipient of the Ki Hōʻalu Legacy Award (Honoring those who perpetuate
the art if Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar) giving him his third nod at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards;
Hawaiʻiʻs highest musical honor.
2021 seeʻs Stephen showcasing his electric guitar chops and rock and roll side with two
singles and videos: Music Is A River and Nothing Left To Prove.
His duet album with legend Dennis Kamakahi, Waimaka Helelei ia 2012 winner of the
aforementioned award , and the CD is on permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution in
Washington, DC. Barely out of his teens, Stephen formed a group with legendary Grateful Dead
drummer, Bill Kreutzmann.
Along with his strong respect for tradition, Stephen is a creative innovator. His album Slackin
on Dylan opened up new territory for slack key, winning him a Hawaii Music Award. He has
made three albums of his own singer-songwriter originals, acoustic and electric. His latest
album, “Cut The Dead Some Slack” Grateful Dead interpreted Slack Key style,
has been garnering rave reviews worldwide.
Stephen lives the music life to the full: club gigs, concerts, festivals, touring, recording. He has
played to sold out crowds at esteemed venues such as The Barns at Wolftrap and the Freight
and Salvage in Berkeley. Stephen keeps expanding his musical range. And he is a great
collaborator, always open to finding common ground in melody and harmony