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
Fri, Sep 11 · 6:00 PM
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
119 Madrone St, Santa Cruz
Free
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
119 Madrone St, Santa Cruz
Free
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 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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Words from the road

“Phil Lesh changed my life. There are only a few people you meet in your lifetime that are special, important, who help you grow spiritually as well as musically.”
— Mickey Hart

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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 Jeff on bass beside him. He is also the man to call to book the band.

Dad of 2

Jeff Potter

Bass and vocals

Jeff anchors the low end and sings, sharing the stage with his son Covey on drums. He is also the band's archivist: most of the shows on our YouTube channel are his recordings.

Dad of one

Justin Munning

Bobby guitar and vocals

Justin covers the Bob Weir chair, rhythm guitar and vocals. Before the Dads he co-founded the San Francisco folk-rock band Ten Mile Tide with his twin brother, touring for more than six years and recording four albums.

Dad of 2

Bill Daggett

Jerry guitar and vocals

Bill takes the Jerry Garcia role, lead guitar and vocals, spinning out the melodic lines that make a Dead song a Dead song.

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 and sings with Brightshine International, a band that blends 70s rock, old-school funk, Brazilian rhythms and late-60s jazz.

Dad of one

All dates

Where we've played

Book The Dads!

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