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

Sat 7/19
11:30am
FC Bay Soccer
PayPal Park
San Jose, CA

Sat 7/19
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Thu 7/24
5:30pm
Discrection Brewery
Soquel, CA

Sat 8/2
10pm
Dead & Co. After Party
4 Star Theater
San Francisco, CA

Mon 8/18
6pm
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica CA

Sat 8/22
8:30pm
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside, CA

Sun 8/31
Annual Steal Your Labor Day Festival
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Sat 9/20
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Sat 9/21
6pm
The Crêpe Place
Santa Cruz, CA

Sat 10/11
8:30pm
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside, CA

Mon 10/20
6:30pm
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Mon 11/15
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Mon 12/15
6:30pm
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Aardvark Video Playlist