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 1/10
8:30pm
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside, CA

Sat 1/24
5pm
Crepe Place
Santa Cruz, CA

Mon 2/2
6:30pm
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Sat 3/28
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Thu 4/1
5:30pm
San Jose Sharks Grateful Dead Night
SAP Center
San Jose, CA

Mon 4/20
6:30pm
Winter’s Tavern
Pacifica, CA

Fri 4/24
8:30pm
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside, CA

Sat 5/23
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Fri 6/12
8:30pm
Pioneer Saloon
Woodside, CA

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

Sat 7/11
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Sat 1/17
6pm
Apple Jack’s
La Honda, CA

Aardvark Video Playlist