About The Band
“They are Jerry’s kindred spirits when it comes to making music.”
“The Garcia Project is a must-see for anyone who had the good fortune of seeing Jerry’s band live. I was lucky enough to share the JGB experience with Jerry, John Kahn, Maria Muldaur, Keith and Donna. Being on stage with Mik, Kat, Dan and the crew is the closest thing to the original. They are Jerry’s kindred spirits when it comes to making music. Even if you never saw JGB live, you can see and hear their spirit at a Garcia Project performance.” – Buzz Buchanan, Drummer for The Jerry Garcia Band 1977-1978
Mik Bondy – Founder, Guitar & Vocals
Mik Bondy fills the “Jerry” role with modesty and an understanding that no one can replace Jerry – but that we all together can rejoice in his music. Mik has three tribute guitars (gifted to him personally by Andy Logan, owner of Jerry’s Alligator guitar and Founder of the Grateful Guitars Foundation) and hand built and modded recreations of Jerry’s actual guitar amps, effects and speakers. Mik loves to create music and art, and he can really feel the music when he’s performing. A long time Jerry-head, Mik enjoyed the last few years of Jerry’s life (87-95) following the Jerry Garcia Band around whenever he could. Mik has guested on guitar and vocals with Melvin Seals and JGB and has performed in front of Phil Lesh and with Tom “TC” Constanton, Maria Mulduar and Buzz Buchanan.
Kat Walkerson – Founder, Vocals
Kat Walkerson adds heartfelt and soulful female vocals to the mix. She brings an awesome energy to the project and you can feel her love for this music though her singing. She exudes positive vibes and her smiles are a testament to her appreciation of the music. Kat has performed as vocalist for Melvin Seals and JGB and has been a guest vocalist with Dark Star Orchestra.
Guests of The Garcia Project have included:
Maria Muldaur, Jerry Garcia Band
Buzz Buchanan, Jerry Garcia Band
Melvin Seals, Jerry Garcia Band
Jacklyn LaBranch, Jerry Garcia Band
Peter Rowan, Old And In The Way
Tom Constanten, The Grateful Dead
Jacob Jolliff, Yonder Mountain String Band
Andy Falco, Infamous String Dusters
Lisa Mackey, Dark Star Orchestra
Tom Circosta, The Zen Tricksters
Klyph Black, The Zen Tricksters
Ryan Montbleau, The Ryan Montbleau Band