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 vocals and transcendent jams since 2011.


Aardvark features the talents of Jon “Skippy” Sherred (bass), Robert Parker (drums), Ben Hollin (keys), and Greg Gavalakis (guitar), 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

Sat 8/17
1pm
Private Party
Aptos, CA

Sat 9/21
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Mon 10/14
6:30pm
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Thu 10/31
6:00pm
San Jose Sharks
Grateful Dead Tribute Night
SAP Center, San Jose, CA

Sat 11/16
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Fri 7/26
8pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Fri 8/2
7pm
Vino By The Sea 
Santa Cruz, CA

Sun 7/28
1pm
Private Party
Menlo Park, CA

Sun 9/1
3:15pm - 5:15pm
2nd Annual Steal Your Labor Day Festival
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Fri 10/25
8:30pm
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside, CA

Mon 8/19
6:30pm
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Sat 8/31
2pm
Private Party
Felton, CA