Grateful Dads

The Grateful Dads of Santa Cruz

Hailing from the sun soaked shores of California's Central Coast, the Grateful Dads of Santa Cruz are a multi-generational band appealing to the old guard as well as their new, younger fans. They carry on the tradition of The Grateful Dead, breathing new life into the songs and jams we all know and love!

Upcoming Shows

All dates
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
119 Madrone St, Santa Cruz
Free
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
119 Madrone St, Santa Cruz
Free
The Grateful Dads of Santa Cruz: Covey, Jeff, Justin, Bill, Pat

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“Since Jerry checked out, he hasn't departed in the least. I can still hear him crackling away somewhere behind me, above and off to the left, if you will.”
— Bob Weir, on Jerry Garcia

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Meet the Dads

Covey Potter

Drums

Covey keeps the whole bus rolling from behind the kit, driving the jams and holding down the groove with his dad Pops on bass beside him. He also plays in Velour, and he is the man to call to book the band.

Dad of 2

Jeff Potter

Bass and vocals

Pops anchors the low end and sings, sharing the stage with his son Covey on drums.

Dad of one

Justin Munning

Bobby guitar and vocals

Justin covers the Bob Weir chair, rhythm guitar and vocals. Before the Dads, he toured with Pat in the San Francisco rock band Ten Mile Tide.

Dad of 2

Bill Daggett

Jerry guitar and vocals

Bill takes the Jerry Garcia role, lead guitar and vocals. Jerry whispers in his ear, and he holds great respect for the songs.

Dad of 2

Pat Blizinski

Keyboards, organ and vocals

Pat brings the piano, organ and harmonies. A fixture of the Santa Cruz scene, he also plays keys in Velour, and before the Dads he toured with Justin in Ten Mile Tide.

Dad of one

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Where we've played

Book The Dads!

Tell us about your event, or call Covey at 831-345-4375.