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Midnight Moonlight - Golden Sails Hotel, Long Beach, CA 10-17-15
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Sunday April 22 - Earth Day celebration at Surfside Venice, 23 Windward Ave, Venice, CA. Enjoy live acoustic Grateful Dead music with the Cubensis acoustic duo. 4:20pm, no cover charge, all ages. Terrific food and drinks
What a long, strange trip it still is!
There's a band out on the highway -- For 30 years, and over 3,500 performances, Cubensis has brought the sights and sounds of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead to Southern California and beyond! Join us for a family celebration of the music and culture that continues to strengthen the bond between the members of our community.
Cubensis has been acclaimed for giving new life to the Grateful Dead's material, bringing in new styles, new innovations, and new jam band enthusiasts, while at the same time remaining loyal to the original music and the original fans.
Below you'll find a quick-access main calendar, plus a section with significant upcoming shows highlighted and detailed. Check back often for updates, and feel free to explore the rest of the site! As a fan once said, "Cubensis is Dead to me!"
UPCOMING...
SUNDAY APRIL 22 - SURFSIDE VENICE. The Cubensis Acoustic Duo returns to Venice for a FREE show just steps from the Boardwalk at 23 Windward. Outstanding food and drink options at this free, all-ages show starting at 4:20.
SATURDAY APRIL 28 - The full Cubensis band electric at The Harp for the first time! 9:30pm, $10 at the door, 21+. Enjoy authentic Irish pub hospitality with great food and drink. The Harp Inn, 130 E. 17th St, Costa Mesa
OC MUSIC FEST MAY 4-6 IRVINE LAKE
MAY 4-6 OC MUSIC FESTIVAL, Lakeview Park, Silverado Canyon (Irvine Lake area)
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FANS HAVE THEIR SAY ON FACEBOOK
"I just wanted to tell you that your show, last Saturday, at Saint Rocke, was just incredible!!!!!!!!!!! Your performance just filled my soul just as it needed to be. Only the second time I have seen you, but, I will be back for more. Thank you so much!" - Barry
-----------------------------"I strongly encourage folk to check out "Cubensis"...fine musicians, good people, and one of the best Dead tribute bands on the scene. Jerry was a good friend of mine...he would be proud of these guys." - Pete Sears (Moonalice, Jefferson Starship)------------------------------To the entire Cubensis Family, Just a friendly note to say how grateful we are for you all! My husband and I met at a Mountain Jam at Robin's Nest in June of 1999 where you also happened to be playing. It was love at first sight for us and we get to relive this life changing night whenever we get the chance to dance our hearts out in front of your stage.
June 30 was our 10th wedding anniversary and with two littles at home it was a pleasant surprise to us that you were playing AND we had a sitter. You never disappoint and the show on Friday was on fire! We had such a beautiful time connecting with each other, the music, and the good vibes that always flow freely at your shows. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate. We wanted to send our personal thanks and give back some of the love that you share. Thank you for keeping the Dead alive with your gift! Our love for you will never fade away! Best regards, Theresa and David Cronk
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I just have to say that Saturday's show at OC Tavern was extraordinarily magical! I don't know how many times i've seen QB, maybe only 20-30 or so (plus the many i've watched on youtube), but this was my favorite performance to far. I hope someone recorded it. It was my first time seeing QB there. Craig's new guitar was totally shredding and the whole band was just totally clicking and jamming out every song it seemed. The guest guitarist from the Higgs was also rad. even the Ahi salad and the Guinness were great. and the bloody mary and the monte cristo sandwich at Rose's Sugar Shack the next morning were nice too. Thank you Cubensis for an awesome evening and a real good time! ~~~~~~~
Thanks Guys! Post your review on Facebook and you just might see it on our website!
“These guys were on phire as usual...they were high-steppin' into town!”
— Alan Holden
“Cubensis, one of the most successful Grateful Dead tribute bands, has been performing for 30 years and will be at the Ventura County Fairgrounds this weekend.”
calendar...
UPCOMING SHOWS
4/22 Surfside Bar & Grill, Venice 4:20pm -the Cubensis Acoustic duo (no cover)
4/28 Harp Inn, Costa Mesa 9:30pm $10 - FULL Cubensis band electric (a first here)
5/5 weekend OC Music Fest, camping and all-day concerts at Oak Canyon Ranch near Irvine Lake, click for info. Cubensis plays Fri and Sat night
5/11 Golden Sails, Long Beach 9pm
5/12 Winston's, Ocean Beach 10pm
5/17 Saint Rocke, Hermosa Beach 8pm
5/19 Venice Beach Spring Fling, Windward Park starting at 11am
5/26 Discovery Ventura
5/27 The Mint, Los Angeles, with special guests Jerry's Middle Finger and the Ben Sparaco Band
All the years combine...
Big thanks to all who attended Skull & Roses 2 in Ventura, especially Chris Mitrovich and Deluxe Presents and DJE Sound & Lighting. Three days of Deadhead heaven!
OC MUSIC FESTIVAL May 4-6. Cubensis Friday & Saturday night! More info here: http://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/cubensis-headline-2-nights-oc-music-festival
"I was there. It is unforgettable. Were you there? This was a conspiracy of virtuosity. The whole band was in on it. It sailed. We were hypnotized, swriling in a living, ever-new mandala. Tom was in the spirit, he was wailing, nailing it, from a deep dimension. Craig's lead was ecstatic. Larry brings up a crazy bass, he's totally into it. If Ed and Brad hit those drums harder, I would have called the cops. I will always remember this show, the zen-like feeling of oneness with everyone there in delight." - Joe Conti via Facebook
“The coin of our realm is the size of our audience. Help us "cover a little more ground" by attending shows when you can, telling your friends about Cubensis, and sharing our posts on social media! Thank you! ”
— Cubensis
“Come out and experience the band's forte, which lies in its faithful rendering of Grateful Dead material, both originals and covers, and the Grateful Dead's trademark style of improvisation.”
stay in touch...
click on date for maps and MORE info
Cubensis VIDEOS, FAN COMMENTS
This is the reason we do what we do!
Daniel's story -- Three years ago I was really at a crossroad in my life. My marriage was over. My head was anywhere but on my shoulders. I was struggling with turning the page....Fuck I wasn't even sure what page I was on. My friend Cherry Bounce suggested that I go see Cubensis. I had heard of them but had never seen them. I had been raising kids, doing the family thing, ya know, soccer, baseball etc. But yeah....That is what I used to do before marriage, kids life etc....I used to go see live music.
So I went, got there a little early. I had no idea what I was in for. Sat down at the bar and ordered a beer. Watched Tibor, I think, set up his gear to record. Having been to some Dead shows and quite a few WSP and other jam band shows over the years I thought it was really cool and familiar that someone was setting up their rig to tape it.
Craig Marshall came up and shook my hand and introduced himself. I didn't know at the time he was in the band. Ordered himself a drink. I remember it was cranberry and something non alcoholic. I told him it was my first show. He was very cool and friendly. Welcoming. Morris Caraway, whom I would not know for a while snapped a photo. Looking back through the pictures in Morris's album I guess I can say I did once see Steve Harris play drums. I thought I had missed that coming to the scene so late.
Why am I posting this?..... Well, it will be three years ago tomorrow when the wind changed and blew my life in a different direction. A very great and positive direction. I have seen many a QB shows since. Taken my boys to many. Taken my parents from Georgia to some. I have met many people along the way. Gone to see many new and established local bands. I've become friends with a lot of new people. Some I consider my best friends today. I'm not going to list all of you. you know who you are. But honestly it all comes down to this place and time. I'm at the happiest place in my life since a very long time.
I just want to say thank you Cubensis- Grateful Dead Music Experience for your music and community. I feel blessed to be part of it. It has been a great and wonderful experience and I want QB to know I appreciate every show I get to attend. May the music truly never stop! God only knows where I would be without y'all!
Peace, Love & Granola,
Daniel
“We don't want to be the only band you see - we want to be the BEST band you see! ”