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The Deal
Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band music from Gainesville, Florida, played our own way.
About
The Deal is a five-piece band from Gainesville, Florida. Each member has spent decades inspired by the Grateful Dead and the Jerry Garcia Band, and that catalog is the heart of what they play. The goal: play the music they love, in an original way. No two nights are the same.
- Based in
- Gainesville, Florida
- Lineup
- Five-piece: two lead guitars, bass, drums, organ; everyone sings
- Repertoire
- Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band
Lineup
- Henry MelendyLead guitar, vocals
- Patrick GrimesLead guitar, vocals
- John MazeBass, vocals
- Chuck KeirDrums, vocals
- Laurence GuilfordOrgan, vocals
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Photos
Logo & art
The crow is the band's running emblem. Use it on posters and listings.
Download crow (PNG)Recent posters
Live
Coming up
- Oct 17 · Fungi Fest 2026, RUM 138 · Fort White, FL
- Oct 23 · Hippie Party, Melrose Center · Melrose, FL
- Oct 24 · Witches Paddle After Party, Melrose Center · Melrose, FL
- Nov 7 · Grateful Gainesville Fall Boogie, Heartwood Soundstage · Gainesville, FL
- Nov 13 · Cypress & Grove Brewery · Gainesville, FL
Venues we've played
- One Love CafeGainesville, FL
- Cypress & Grove BreweryGainesville, FL
- RUM 138Fort White, FL
- Gatorbait
A typical night
Tech & stage
Tech details on request. Use the booking form and we'll send them over.
Booking contact
Use the booking form, or message us on Facebook.
thedealmusic.com