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The Alligators: Pigpen Tribute

The Alligators: Pigpen Tribute

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Appearances at JLJF

2022 | 2020

Emerging out of the swamps of Southern California, The Alligators were formed to celebrate the music of Grateful Dead, “Pigpen” and Beyond! …

Simply put, The Alligators are here to party hard and Rock you!

The bands repertoire consists of high-octane, whiskey-soaked versions of the often-neglected Pigpen songs that are the bedrock foundation of the Grateful Dead .They don’t stop there, however, and one is never sure what may materialize in their barn-burning performances.

Their energetic stage show is anchored by lead singer, PETE CARONA, who’s unique style is Pigpen esque, but in No way presented as an impersonation. The dual guitar assault consists of “Stevie Ravioli” on Rhythm guitar and Steven Kim – AKA “The Kimchee Warrior” on Lead Guitar.

Chompin’ the keyboards and piano is “Berkeey Gator” and on bass guitar is “J.J. Gator” Rounding out the rhythm section on drums is Richard LaChomp.

The bands first show in 2017 was just supposed to be a One-Off gig to fill a 6.am time slot of another band who had cancelled a last minute festival spot. Our Manager and Founder of Southern Californias

Skull n Roses festival, Chris Mitrovich, had a last minute epiphany to fill the void with a fresh band to kickstart the day. Each band member came from completely different musical adventures, and genres but all shared a common Love for big time jams and Grateful Dead Music.

That day… The Alligators were born. We got such a wonderful response as we came off the stage that first show, all the people in attendance were saying to us “Where do we see you next?” So we rolled with it, and every show we play, the crowds get bigger and bigger, and the Jams keep gettin sweeter and sweeter! The gas pedal has been pinned to the floor ever since. The Alligators play year round spreading the gospel of fun-loving, ass shakin’, Boogie Woogie, Swamp-rockin’ Celebration – Jam Music. Come Chomp with us!

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2020 Artists

  • Alex Jordan BandAugust 12, 2020 - 5:53 pm
  • MHS Jazz BandAugust 9, 2020 - 5:23 am
  • Hempstring OrchestraAugust 8, 2020 - 7:17 pm
  • Jerry’s Middle FingerJuly 25, 2020 - 7:59 am
  • Mestizo BeatJuly 25, 2020 - 6:23 am
  • Hunter & the Dirty JacksJuly 23, 2020 - 6:58 pm
  • The Mother HipsJuly 23, 2020 - 6:52 pm
  • GrooveSessionJuly 23, 2020 - 6:31 pm
  • CubensisJuly 23, 2020 - 6:19 pm
  • The StorytellersJuly 22, 2020 - 6:59 pm
  • Jason SinayJuly 20, 2020 - 6:35 pm
  • Melvin Seals & JGBJuly 20, 2020 - 9:50 am
  • Shaky Feelin’July 20, 2020 - 8:29 am
  • The Alligators: Pigpen TributeJuly 24, 2005 - 6:38 am






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