Rhythm Devils has announced summer shows with a lineup that includes Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann (assorted percussion), one-man-band Keller Williams (guitar, vocals) in July and Tim Bluhm of the Mother Hips (guitar, vocals) on later dates, Sikiru Adepoju (talking drum), Davy Knowles (guitar, vocals), and Andy Hess (bass). Together, they will take music beyond the horizon to a universe where rhythm is in constant flux and sound has infinite potential.
Even though Hart and Kreutzmann promise that the music will be heavily percussion-driven, their sets will include some familiarity. Not only will they be delivering some classic Grateful Dead tunes in their Rhythm Devil way, but they will also be performing numerous tunes written for them by Robert Hunter, the Grateful Dead’s long time lyricist and Jerry Garcia collaborator.
When asked about the name, Hart explains, “I remember Jerry looking at Bill and I one time. He shook his head and just said, ‘You guys are Rhythm Devils.'”
Indeed they are.
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Thanks Grunzy for the great video from Vegoose!
Rhythm Devils Tour Dates
Friday, July 16 Arcata Theatre Arcata CA (with Keller Williams)
Saturday, July 17 String Summit North Plains OR (with Keller Williams)
Sunday, July 18 Britt Festival Jacksonville OR (with Keller Williams)
Thursday, July 22 Ogden Theatre Denver CO (with Keller Williams)
Friday, July 23 Steamboat Springs Concert Series Steamboat Springs CO (with Keller Williams)
Saturday, July 24 Spud Drive In Driggs ID (with Keller Williams)
Sunday, July 25 Red Butte Garden Salt Lake City UT (with Keller Williams)
Tuesday, July 27 Orpheum Theatre Flagstaff AZ (with Keller Williams)
Wednesday, July 28 Rialto Theatre Tucson AZ (with Keller Williams)
Thursday, July 29 Soundwave San Diego CA (with Keller Williams)
Saturday, July 31 Gathering of the Vibes Bridgeport CT (with Keller Williams)
Tuesday, January 4 – Sunday, January 9 Jam Cruise 9 Fort Lauderdale FL (with Tim Bluhm)
Sunday, January 9 Revolution Fort Lauderdale FL with Tim Bluhm)
