Art & Design by Karina Dawn Line
Singer Songwriter Performer Producer
JAX PLAYS DEAD
JAX PLAYS JIMI
Jackson Gillies
Acoustic/band
Advocate for t1d & HS
TEDx Speaker
JAX PLAYS DEAD Page CLICK HERE
Art & Design by Kenny Schneidman
JAX PLAYS DEAD ART
by Karen Payton
TEDx Speaker
TEDx TALK CLICK HERE
2019
Coming up NEXT ...
Rod Tryon, International iMadonnari artist will be in front of the Alcazar Theatre from NOON on Friday, October 24, for about 4/5 hours. Rod (pictured here working on his signature 3D drawing) is sporting JPD merch (logo by Kenny Schneidman.)
Stop by and say "hi" to Rod. He'll have his photo album of previous drawings.
TIX ON SALE NOW for
JACKSON GILLIES:
"RETURN TO THE ALCAZAR THEATRE"
Film debut of "The Darkness Makes the Light Lighter" 10-minute Short Film
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, at 7pm
Last year Positive Exposure's film crew came to the Alcazar Theatre and
now the film is finished and ready to debut. It's being submitted to film festivals and could be presented at medical conferences, universities, and pre-med schools anywhere in the world. Please go to PositiveExposure.org and read the amazing story of Rick Guidotti's fight to end stigma.
THIS Debut Film/Concert evening WILL PLAY OUT LIKE THIS
*Short film by Positive Exposure featuring Jax *10 min.
*New ORIGINALS w/ Jackson and Friends
*Intermission
*JAX PLAYS DEAD
TICKETS HERE
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JAX PLAYS DEAD
is a Santa Barbara, California-based Grateful Dead tribute band that conveys the music heart to heart. Jax Plays Dead also plays Dead with meanderings into Jimi Hendrix, Allman Brothers, Avett Brothers, and originals. Your choice for your booking.
Jackson Gillies is the "Jax" of JAX PLAYS DEAD and a constant presence who is blessed to collaborate with variousbass, drum, keys and rhythm players to share the music he was raised on.
Friday, Sept. 19th @ 7 pm
The Brewhouse in Santa Barbara - Karen Payton
merch and JPD merch for
Shakedown! SAVE THE DATE
for Friday, Oct. 24 at 7 pm for JAX PLAYS DEAD at the Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria!
JAX PLAYS DEAD 8.8.2025 Bellotti Bros. Opener/Shakedown -
a memorable night! Karen Payton Art, Ali Walter with Stealy Flannels & Lauren Henry
Poster by Gus
JAX PLAYS DEAD appreciates the fan footage!
Jackson played with The Bellotti Bros., Ladyfinger and JAX PLAYS DEAD at
Summer Dead Fest
JAX PLAYS DEAD - EL CAPITAN CANYON 7.5.2025
JAX PLAYS DEAD - Dead & Co. After Show - VEGAS- SHAKEDOWN AFTER DARK - TUSCANY HOTEL - COPA ROOM 4.24.2025 11:30 pm to 3 am
(L to R) Jackson Gillies, Chris Ulep, David McInnes, Sasha Cohen,
Sky Ulep, Jaden Lehman, Toby Still
Eyes of the World
Fire on the Mountain >Waiting in Vain>Fire
China Cat Jam
Sugaree - 1 . 2 . 3
Drums
SOhO, Santa Barbara 4.20. 2025 JAX PLAYS DEAD
JAX PLAYS DEAD - Sold Out Alcazar Theatre , Carpinteria, Ca 4.26.2024
debut album release originals set 1
Jax Plays Dead set 2
Jackson Gillies, Chris Ulep, Jules Sherman, Ben Congdon, Jaden Lehman, David McInness,
Sasha Cohen
JAX PLAYS DEAD
NEW YEAR's EVE - Santa Barbara, California 12.31.2024
Jax, David McInness, Jim Rankin, Trey Murphy, Sky Ulep
JAX PLAYS DEAD
Heads All Happy Hour - Jerry Day SB Celebration SOhO Music Club - Aug. 1, 2024
Jackson Gillies (JAX) Sky Ulep, Chris Ulep, David McInness, Chuck Hammel,
Hana Ulep, Ben Congdon
JAX PLAYS DEAD - TRIO
LIVE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Jackson Gillies guitar, vocals
Jules Sherman bass
Sasha Cohen drums
Other Grateful Dead Inspired Projects...
Ladyfinger Band
Trey Murphy - uke, Ben Congdon - guitar, Sky Ulep - keys
Brenna Carney - vocals/harp James Cofrancesco - drums
Jackson Gillies - Stand up bass & electric/vocals
"Red House"
Avocado Festival, Carpinteri, Ca
Jackson Gillies guitar, vocals
LP Bertelsen drums
(Rest In Power)
Bob Gross bass
Ladyfinger opener for Sam Grisman Project
Jackson on bass/vocals "Maggie's Farm" and below Sam Grisman Project w/ Ladyfinger "Ripple"