Crickets & Cicadas ~ Grateful Dead

Shere-E-Punjab · Media, PA

A NJ/PA-based Grateful Dead and JGB tribute collective with a rotating lineup of expressive musicians, known for launching from the Dead's catalog into deep, improvisational jams before circling back to where they started.

Expect long, exploratory sets where familiar Dead tunes serve as springboards for wild, unexpected jams that stretch well beyond the original structures before the band guides you gently back to the melody. The rotating cast of high-energy players keeps every show fresh — they pride themselves on no repeated songs month to month — so the interplay between musicians feels spontaneous and alive rather than rehearsed.

Shere-E-PunjabShere-E-Punjab is an intimate Indian restaurant on State Street that transforms into a lively live music room most nights of the week. With a capacity of around 70, guests can reserve a table for dinner and craft drinks, then enjoy an up-close evening of music — from weekly jazz jams to weekend rock, reggae, and tribute bands — all in a warm, casual dining-room atmosphere.

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