Former Jerry Garcia Band guitarist Zach Nugent has been on the road playing the music of the Dead and its legendary singer-guitarist, Jerry Garcia, for most of his adult life, including his days touring as de-facto Garcia expert with Melvin Seals & JGB,
Since Nugent’s Dead Set launched a weekly residency at Nectar’s in Burlington, Vt. and became the center of the local Dead scene, he continues to build a dedicated following, putting together and leading multifaceted groups for special runs and festival appearances.
Nugent’s current Dead Set lineup features guitarist and vocalist Joe Agnello, bassist Jack Vignone, drummer Cotter Ellis, and Matt Dolliver on keys.
It usually only takes one show to understand why Zach Nugent is one of the most sought after guitarists in the live music scene.
Zach Nugent’s playing is soulful, rootsy and organic, the kind of sound that grows out of the music naturally and effortlessly.
He gigs almost nightly, singing and improvising in different projects around his home-base of Burlington, Vermont and around the country.
A lifelong Grateful Dead fan, Zach has a musical resume with that one vital, matchless feature: As far back as he can remember, music has been an integral part of his life.
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