Our Love For Jerry Garcia And The Cris Jacobs Band Will Never Fade Away At B Chord Brewing

Jason Herman
August 10, 2022

Our Love For Jerry Garcia And The Cris Jacobs Band Will Never Fade Away At B Chord Brewing

Jason Herman
August 10, 2022

Across the country, Deadheads celebrated the life of Jerry Garcia, his music, and his legacy during the annual "The Days Between" celebration. During the weekend of August 6, 2022, Cris Jacobs, one of the most recognized artists in the DC-Baltimore region, celebrated Jerry Garcia and his work at both The 8x10 in Baltimore, Maryland, and at B Chord Brewing in Round Hill, Virginia. DC Music Review was fortunate enough to see Cris Jacobs and his namesake band, the Cris Jacobs Band, perform at B Chord Brewing in the foothills beside the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Fans gather at B Chord to watch the Cris Jacobs Band perform

Fans gathered around the stage at B Chord on a clear summer’s day, as the heat and humidity dissipated, allowing people to enjoy the outdoor venue. Concertgoers had the opportunity to gather along the gentle green slopes of B Chord, walk around barefoot, and dance joyously, as Jacobs and his band casually sound-checked before their performance. This picturesque day was a glorious departure from a typical DC muggy summer’s day, where, in the words of Jerry, “the sky was yellow and the sun was blue”.

Fans gather at B Chord to watch the Cris Jacobs Band perform
Cris Jacobs Band performs at B Chord Brewing

Just after 7 pm, Jacobs and his band, Todd Herrington (bass), Corey Wells (guitar), Ben White (keyboards), and Dusty Simmons (drums), took to the stage. Jacobs delighted the crowd by telling them he would spend this evening performing the music of Jerry Garcia in addition to Cris Jacobs originals. For the next three hours, Jacobs would segue through Grateful Dead songs and intertwine seven of his own songs, including "Rooster Coop," "Kind Woman," "Holler and Hum," "Delivery Man," "Jack the Whistle and The Hammer," "Dragonfly," and "Devil or Jesse" into this powerful and display of musical prowess. Jacobs passionately sang Grateful Dead material while soulfully delivering his own songs as Herrington laid down unshakable bass lines as his face oscillated between a stank face and one of pure delight. At the same time, Corey Wells effortlessly played guitar solos as Dusty Simmons passionately and powerfully played behind his drum kit. Adding to the performance, keyboardist Ben White’s falsetto contributions had more than one neck turning to the stage, wondering if a female guest singer walked on to sing Donna Godchaux's parts. 

Cris Jacobs Band performs at B Chord Brewing
Cris Jacobs Band performs at B Chord Brewing

The spectacular evening with the Cris Jacobs band concluded with "Not Fade Away." As an enthusiastic chorus of "Love is loving and not fade away" rose into the crisp evening air, it was clear how much the audience celebrated the life of Jerry Garcia and enjoyed the performance of Cris Jacobs and his band.

Cris Jacobs Band performs at B Chord Brewing

For those that have not had the pleasure of seeing Cris Jacobs perform, we highly encourage you to get out and purchase tickets for one of his upcoming performances. We all eagerly await Jacob's second annual Jerry Garcia Tribute held each December, "A Very Jerry Christmas." Until then, we look forward to Jacobs playing either on his own, with Cris Jacobs & Friends, or with the Cris Jacobs Band. 

A love for real not fade away - Cris Jacobs Band performs at B Chord Brewing
Cris Jacobs Band performs at B Chord Brewing

We look forward to seeing Jacobs perform again with his Fender Telecaster and cigar box guitar at an upcoming show - A love for real not fade away.

Setlist

Setlist

Setlist


Click here to see the setlist for Cris Jacobs performance at B Chord Brewing on August 6, 2022

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery


Enjoy photos by our photographer Jason Herman.

Audio Recordings

Audio Recordings

Audio Recordings


Enjoy the audio recording by our contributor Alex Leary

Performance Date:  August 8, 2022

Additional Resources

Additional Resources

Additional

Resources


To learn more about Cris Jacobs, please see the following web resources:

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About the author

Jason Herman

A 24x7 member and Photo Editor of DC Music Review. Jason has been passionate about music since his earliest days and is especially excited about the music scene around his adopted hometown, Washington DC.

Capturing the magic of hundreds of concerts and countless music festivals under his belt, you can find him at concerts around the country but especially in his adopted hometown of Washington, D.C. Before turning his lens to music, Jason followed professional cyclists around the U.S. Domestic Circuit and tallest mountains of Europe.


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