Since the new forum now has one continuous folder instead of archiving the old threads in sub-folders I decided to make one thread for CRYPTICAL gigs going forward to help keep the clutter to a minimum.

Just back from a couple of weeks surrounded by the peace, quiet and natural beauty of Alaska so this announcement is late but we are playing tomorrow night in the North Bay. Been a couple of years since CRYPTICAL last played the Hopmonk Tavern and we are excited to head back there. Proceeds from the raffle at tomorrow's gig will benefit local charities. We always kick back to the Rex Foundation, too. Howard Danchik will once again be running FOH for us. Expect lots of dancing and merriment and a big helping of classic Grateful Dead tunes.

CRYPTICAL and Friends
Recreating the Grateful Dead's 8/19/80 show at the Uptown Theater

Hopmonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Ave
Sebastapol, CA
Friday—August 19, 2016

Matt Hartle (Spirit of 76) - guitar
Barry Erde - guitar
Mitch Stein - piano
Stephen Ramirez - bass
Mark Corsolini- drums
Sunshine Becker (Furthur) - vocals


http://www.hopmonk.com/sebastopol/

Peace,
Stephen

Finally a bit of sun in the Bay Area forecast and just in time for the latest CRYPTICAL gigs. Thursday we will be in Felton and Saturday in Novato. After all the recent rain, mudslides, falling trees and general havoc on the roads into the Santa Cruz mountains I was worried about getting to the gig in Felton but now it looks like the roads down there should be fine.

Always nice to see some familiar faces if any of the local Alembicians can make it. If you can't and have friends in the Santa Cruz or Novato/North Bay area that might be interested in coming please let them know.

I haven't used my F2B in a long time but after its recent trip to the mothership for repair and refurbishing I am looking forward to breaking it out for one or both of the gigs. We will once again be joined by Dave Hebert and Sunshine Becker.

peace,
Stephen

CRYPTICAL and Friends


Don Quixote's International Music Hall

Felton, CA

Thursday—March 2, 2017

Doors 7/Show 8



Dave Hebert - guitar

Barry Erde - guitar

Mitch Stein - keyboards

Stephen Ramirez - bass

Ezra Lipp - drums

Mark Corsolini- drums

Sunshine Becker - vocals


http://donquixotesmusic.info

https://www.facebook.com/events/1858120124458551

Hopmonk Tavern

Novato, CA

Saturday—March 4, 2017

Doors 8/Show 9




Dave Hebert - guitar

Barry Erde - guitar

Mitch Stein - keyboards

Stephen Ramirez - bass

Ezra Lipp - drums

Sean Nelson - drums

Sunshine Becker - vocals


http://http://www.hopmonk.com/novato/

https://www.facebook.com/events/391620257874063

Hello Stephen , I am sorry that I missed the show . I will keep my eyes open and  try and see you playing soon .

Wolf

Hey Wolf, show went well and we got a good turnout despite it being a Thursday. Would have been nice to see you (one more show coming up tomorrow in Novato) but will definitely let you know next time we play locally. Kind of in the future at this point but CRYPTICAL will be at the Marin County Fair on the fourth of July. Looks like they have a "summer of love" theme going this year but so far no details at all. Had the flu when Easy Wind was in Hayward a couple of weeks ago so maybe next time.

peace
Stephen

CRYPTICAL has been invited to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the "Summer of Love" at the Marin County Fair on the 4th of July with a set of Grateful Dead music from 1967. We will be playing on the Three Twins Stage from 6-7 PM and are very much looking forward to taking a trip in the time machine back to one of the primal Dead years. Howard Danchik will once again be taking care of FOH duties for us.

Stu Allen - guitar

Barry Erde - guitar

Mitch Stein - keyboards

Stephen Ramirez - bass

John Hanrahan - drums


The Sons of Champlin are on the main stage at 3. At 7:30 Flo and Eddie and the Turtles will be on the main stage closing out this year's festival along with a number of other 60s pop artists. Of course there will be fireworks and also 60s themed exhibits, posters etc. Musical performances are all free with admission to the fair, though, there is also a paid reserved seating option for the main stage.

If you want to come and join the party...

Fair info, directions etc.
https://www.marinfair.org/2017

For our first gig of 2018 CRYPTICAL will be returning to Santa Cruz to play at Moe's Alley on February 1. Been a while since we have played the south bay and we are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Dave Hebert-guitar
Barry Erde-guitar
Sunshine Becker-vocals
Mitch Stein-keyboards
Stephen Ramirez-bass
Mark Corsolini- drums

Moe's Alley
1535 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz

8PM door 9PM show

Time for another CRYPTICAL gig. Join us as we celebrate the first year of legal cannabis in California with a 420 Dance Party at Club Fox in Redwood City. As always looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones. Psyched that Stu is able to make this one and we will be also welcoming Jay Lane to the extended CRYPTICAL family. FOH duties will be handled by Howard Danchik. We plan to break out a couple of rarely played Dead tunes and one that I believe was never performed live.

CRYPTICAL with Stu Allen
A 420 Dance Party

Club Fox
April 20, 2018
8:00 PM door, 9:00 PM show
$15 advance, $20 door

Stu Allen - guitar
Barry Erde - guitar
Mitch Stein - keyboards
Stephen Ramirez - bass
Jay Lane - drums

Club Fox
2209 Broadway Street
Redwood City
https://www.clubfoxrwc.com/
     
Tickets:
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1648147

peace,
Stephen

CRYPTICAL with Stu Allen and Jay Lane
Grateful Mondays featuring the legendary Harpur College 5/2/70 acoustic set
May 21
7:30 PM

Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club Drive
San Rafael

This is a FREE, all ages show. Come down for dinner, drinks or simply to enjoy the music.

https://www.terrapincrossroads.net/

CRYPTICAL will be performing its last two shows of the year December 20 and 21 when we return to Club Fox in Redwood City. It has been a long time since we held, what used to be, our annual Holidaze show and we are excited to resurrect the tradition. To make the occasion extra special we will be doing acoustic and electric sets both nights.

CRYPTICAL and Friends with Stu Allen
Club Fox
Thursday December 20
Friday December 21
Doors: 7
Show: 8

2209 Broadway
Redwood City

Stu Allen - lead guitar
Barry Erde - rhythm guitar
John "Stewball" Stewart - rhythm guitar (Thursday only)
Mitch Stein - keyboards
Stephen Ramirez - bass
Ezra Lipp - drums

For more info and advance tickets:
http://www.clubfoxrwc.com

Enjoy!

Thanks David!

One of these days my wife and I will be coming to Asheville to visit my brother, who has a house in Hendersonville, and one of my oldest friends from high school who plays locally with Phuncle Sam. Would be nice to have a very-mini Alembic gathering while in town if you are up for it.
peace
Stephen

I sat in once with Phuncle Sam when their bass player was ill about ten years ago.  One of our club members, James, plays guitar with them; and I jammed with David, their keyboard player, here at the house once.

And yes; would love to get together when you're over this way!

Cool. I am friends with Bill Evans, the lead guitar player. We grew up together, played in our first band(s) together and saw our first Dead show together 6/21/69. Had no idea another club member plays with them.

 

CRYPTICAL, with special guest Stu Allen, will be headlining our first show in the Grate Room at Terrapin Crossroads on Saturday Feb 16. Opening the show for us is our good friend Jim Tally and his band Tally Up!. Expect a full night of Grateful Dead classics, extended jams and...  lots of dancing. Advance tickets on sale now. 

CRYPTICAL with Stu Allen
Grate Room@Terrapin Crossroads
100 Yacht Club Drive
San Rafael

Stu Allen: guitar, vocals
Barry Erde: guitar, vocals
Mitch Stein: keyboards, vocal
Stephen Ramirez: bass
Jerry Saracini: drums

Saturday February 16
Doors 7 show 8
Ages 16 and older
Tickets and info  https://www.terrapincrossroads.net/