Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson

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February 26, 2010: RIP Our Friend David Nolan (1962-2010)
From Jambands.com 2/26/10
David Nolan, radio host, audio engineer and the very first employee hired at Wetlands Preserve passed away Thursday from a heart attack. Nolan met Wetlands founder Larry Bloch in 1988, while serving as a DJ during a Grateful Dead Night elsewhere in the city. He remained with the club throughout its history, spinning music, archiving live tapes and even working behind the lighting board on occasion.
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November 19, 2009: Hey, DJGBwJM-heads!
We’re pleased to tell you that Jeff Mattson has agreed to continue subbing with Dark Star Orchestra through February – if you’ve checked any chat groups lately, you’ll have seen that his first show with them got triple-A-plus reviews… and that the DJGBwJM will thus also be opening for quite a number of DSO shows – check the list for one near you. He likes to play!

Fri., February 5, VIC THEATRE , Chicago --Opening for DSO

Sat., February 6, VIC THEATRE, Chicago-- opening for DSO

Fri., February 19, NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE, Charlotte --Opening for DSO

Sat., February 20, NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE, Charlotte --Opening for DSO

Fri., February 26, VARIETY PLAYHOUSE, Atlanta --Opening for DSO

Sat., February 27, VARIETY PLAYHOUSE, Atlanta --Opening for DSO
Check out DSO’s Full Winter Tour Schedule

October 19, 2009: From Dennis McNally
Such popularity! Our Jeff Mattson, who’s going to be sitting in with Dark Star Orchestra (as well as being part of the DJGBwJM as it opens for a number of DSO shows) in November, has already been asked to extend his sit-in to include DSO’s New Year’s Eve Run. Go see them – two terrific bands, one great lead guitarist!
See Tour Dates Page for details.

October 1, 2009: Press Release from Dennis McNally
The Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson
is pleased to announce…
That Mom brought us up right and taught us to share. And while the DJGB w/JM isn’t going anywhere (except on the road and to musical venues near your house!), we’re happy to lend our sterling lead guitarist, Jeff Mattson, to our friends at Dark Star Orchestra in their time of need. Hey – we like him too! Jeff will be sitting in with DSO on:

11/16 Mon McCarter Theater, Princeton, NJ

11/18 Wed State Theater, Ithaca, NY

11/19 Thu The Klein, Bridgeport, CT

11/20 Fri Calvin Theatre, Northampton, MA

11/21 Sat Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA

September 14, 2009: Check out our new Video Page. Catch a glimpse of the Donna Jean Godchaux Band at some recent live events!

June 26, 2009: Message from Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson:
The good news is that Jeff Mattson will, in a couple of weeks, be fully recovered and the Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson will be ready to cruise into a summer of making great music. The bad news is that yesterday (June 25th) he suffered a partially collapsed lung and had to undergo surgery this morning, which means that he and the band cannot perform at Nelson Ledges this 4th of July weekend. We want to express our sincere regrets to our good friends at Nelson Ledges and all our fans for having to miss the gig. Man proposes, the Universe disposes! We’ll make it up to you next year, promise! Meantime, Donna Jean will be representing the band and sitting in with various friends, including (but not necessarily limited to!) the New Riders of the Purple Sage and Boombox.
(signed),
the Donna Jean Godchaux Band with Jeff Mattson

June 13, 2009: Butch Worrell photos from 5/1/09 McFadden's Ballpark. Thanks Butch!

May 29, 2009: Tonight at Midnight EST, check out the DJG Band on David Gan's Grateful Dead Hour on WFUV 90.7 FM Dial your radio or listen online.

May 24, 2009: New SOUNDS PAGE is Here!! Check out some live tunes and a few from the studio. Enjoy!

Announcing the Donna Jean Godchaux Band
with Jeff Mattson
A band, like every living thing, needs to evolve. Donna Jean Godchaux and Jeff Mattson are pleased to announce the Donna Jean Godchaux Band!
Donna Jean Godchaux – lead vocals

Jeff Mattson – guitar, vocals

David MacKay – bass, vocals

Joe Chirco - drums

Mark Adler - keys
Rock and roll and lots more, delivered with Muscle Shoals-trained soul and inspiration. Fine original material plus a nod to Donna Jean’s deep roots with lots of Grateful Dead songs, too.
All things pass, but the seeds that were silent burst into bloom. Look out – this flower will thrive.
The band will be stepping out in April with a full tour, and will be widely seen on the summer festival circuit.

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