Aardvark is a jam band indigenous to the SF Bay Area that has been channeling the spirit of the Grateful Dead and like-minded music with choice songs, sweet vocal harmonies and transcendent jams since 2011.


Aardvark features the talents of Jon “Skippy” Sherred (bass & vocals), Robert Parker (drums & vocals), Ben Hollin (keys), Greg Gavalakis (guitar & vocals), Bob Finkel (guitar & vocals) – often joined by tasty percussionist Paul Stevens and exceptional vocalist Jenifer Freebairn. As the popularity of the Grateful Dead has grown over the years, so has the number of Grateful Dead musicians in the Bay Area. Aardvark distinguishes itself with a consistent lineup, persistent rehearsing, and hair-splitting dedication to authentic renditions of the material. Aardvark performs several times in a typical month, and has played hundreds of shows at various venues, private parties and festivals.

Upcoming Shows

Saturday 3/28
6 PM
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Thursday 4/1
4:30 PM (for GD Night Tkt Holders)
San Jose Sharks Grateful Dead Night
SAP Center
San Jose, CA

Monday 4/20
6:30 PM
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Friday 4/24
8:30 PM
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside, CA

Friday 6/5
5 PM
San Gregorio Store
San Gregorio, CA

Friday 6/12
8:30 PM
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside, CA

Friday 6/15
6:30 PM
Winters Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Friday 7/3
6 PM
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Saturday 5/23
6 PM
Fuego
Sunnyvale, CA

Friday 5/29
7 PM
Apple Jacks
La Honda, CA

Aardvark Video Playlist