Keith Graves

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KEITH PLAYING DRUMS WITH KEVIN CADOGAN - AUG. 6/08
THE PIPER OPERA HOUSE - VIRGINIA CITY, NV
"ROCK LULLABYE"
"HOW'S IT CONNA BE"
"GOD OF WINE"
“ES-SENSE OF SPENCE” - A TRIBUTE TO SKIP SPENCE
June 20, 2008 - The Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz
Alexander "Skip" Spence was a true pioneer and visionary of the West Coast psychedelic and folk rock movement of the '60's. Often remembered for his non-conformist behavior, tragic lifestyle and galvanizing stage presence as a singer and guitarist more often than for his great songs, this is an opportunity to celebrate the artist and his work. The stories of the erratic drug-fueled behavior, the comparisons to Syd Barrett and other tortured artists simply don't encompass the work, the sheer number and variety of great songs. Skip was in an early version of Quicksilver Messenger Service. Then, he was the first drummer in the Jefferson Airplane. He was a founding member of Moby Grape, and was one of the key elements in the formation of the Doobie Brothers.
Performing songs Skip wrote for Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape and his solo album, ’Oar’:
Omar Spence - vocals/guitar (Skip Spence's son)
Steven Krilanovich - guitar/vocals (The White Album Ensemble)
Dale Ockerman - keyboards/guitar/vocals (The White Album Ensemble/Doobie Brothers, and at age 17 played with Quicksilver Messenger Service)
Tiran Porter - bass/vocals (The White Album Ensemble/Doobie Brothers)
Keith Graves - drums (bass player for Quicksilver Messenger Service and also plays bass with Jerry Miller (formerly of Moby Grape) on the road, and fills in on bass at times with David and Linda Laflamme of It’s A Beautiful Day and Jefferson Starship). Most recently, has been working with Kevin Cadogan, singer/songwriter from Third Eye Blind.
On September 2nd, 2007, in front of a crowd of around 100,000 people, at Spweedway Meadows, Omar played with Moby Grape, then Dale and Tiran played with the Jerry Miller Band, followed by Keith Graves who played with Jefferson Starship, for the 40th Anniversary of the Summer of Love.
SUMMER OF LOVE 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT AT GOLDEN GATE PARK (9/2/07)
2 DVD/2 CD COLLECTOR SET - ON SALE NOW!!!!
I had the great honor to play bass with JEFFERSON STARSHIP at this historic free concert and am pleased to announce that 2b1 Records are now taking orders for this Collector Set which includes 2 DVD's and 2 CD's of the highlights of the event for $20 (store price is $29.95), shipping included. Supplies are limited, so order early!
To order by phone, call 2b1 Records directly at: (415) 861-1520.
Or order online at: www.2b1records.com/summeroflove40th/
When mailing your payment, please send either a cashiers check or money order ONLY for $20 to:
2b1 Multimedia Inc.
3075 - 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
KEITH ON BASS WITH JEFFERSON STARSHIP AT GOLDEN GATE FREE CONCERT
- SEPTEMBER 2, 2007:
JEFFERSON STARSHIP WITH KEITH ON BASS PERFORMING "VOLUNTEERS"
(see, I'm way in the back)
July 11, 2007
FESTIVAL OF THE RIVER, Arlington, WA
JEFFERSON STARSHIP and QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE manager, wrote the following in the JS Log about Keith after he played in Arlington with QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE:
"KEITH GRAVES will be with us in Rosalia (near Spokane, WA), Sausalito and "the secret show" (shhh!). I would not be surprised if he becomes the band's full time bass player...and real soon. That's how good he is and how good he got along with everyone on and off stage. THAT is "the chemistry" That worked. "He had no practice, no tapes...only some charts, key coaching, his wits and a whole world of talent! Because CHRIS SMITH has taken years to hone the left hand bass component we employ, we decided to "help" him out by adding KEITH GRAVES on 5-string bass. KEITH is JERRY MILLER's bassist and DAVID FREIBERG drafted him to replace BOBBY VEGA in QUICKSILVER, so with some last minute coaching and music chart study KEITH dived in. The show WAS highly spirited and we have asked KEITH to play bass again next week and in Sausalito. Without meaning to get too far ahead of myself I have a feeling he may stick around for a while. His playing and appearance are reminiscent (to me anyway) of BOTH SF luminaries JACK CASADY & PHIL LESH and that ain't necessarily a bad thing."
2008 NAMM SHOW - ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER
I was born in Wellington, New Zealand on June 20th, 1966, residing there for a very brief time before the family relocated to L.A., CA. In 1977 moved to Santa Cruz where my musical desires began. From the age of six, I began banging out sounds on the piano and assorted household items. Surrounded by a household of artistically creative family members (both my mother and father were artists), it was my destiny to define my own artistic abilities.
I grew up with Gabe Butterfield, son of Paul Butterfield and we started our first band together in 1980, Gabe on drums and me on guitar. Music is definitely my calling. I am predominantly a self-taught musician and am a deeply dedicated, grounded and centered performer.
Instruments: Bass (electric, acoustic and upright), Drums, Guitar (electric and acoustic).
Styles: Rock, Alternative, Blues, R&B, Funk, Reggae, Country, Americana, Fusion and more.
BANDS:
2008:
Still playing with Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Starship, as well as Jerry Miller and sometimes, David and Linda Laflamme of It's A Beautiful Day, as well as the many local bands I've been playing with for years (see below).
My newest project is playing drums with Kevin Cadogan, former singer/songwriter for Third Eye Blind. First gig was in Virginia City, Nevada at the famous Piper Opera House on August 2nd. Check out the video footage and watch for more coming ... soon!
2007:
This summer I have had the great honor of playing bass with some of the greatest bands and musicians from this era: THE JERRY MILLER BAND, QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE, IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY and JEFFERSON STARSHIP. In the process, I became the new bass player for QUICKSILVER. Some of the incredible musicians I have played with include Gary Duncan, Linda Imperial and David Freiberg from QMS (David is also with Jefferson Starship); Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Slick Aguilar, Chris Smith, Diana Mangano, Prairie Prince, Donny Baldwin and Darby Gould from Jefferson Starship; David and Linda Laflamme and Rob Espinoza from It's A Beautiful Day and Tom Constanten formerly of The Gratetful Dead.
SAUSALITO ART FAIR WITH QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE AND JEFFERSON STARSHIP:
I also still play both bass and drums, on an as-needed basis, with THE JERRY MILLER BAND, (of Moby Grape) who include Tiran Porter and Dale Ockerman (of The Doobie Brothers) and ‘Fuzzy’ John Oxendine (The Sons of Champlin, Boz Scaggs), and also Ed Vance.
I have also recorded drum tracks with Greg Camp of the band, SMASHMOUTH, at his studio in Santa Cruz.
May 15, 2007: Lisa Leushner’s CD ‘Reality’ was released on which I co-wrote on: “Miss You” and “Just Because”.
I also currently play and record with many great local bands and musicians:
- SPUN
- The Gary Gates Band
- Vito & Friends
- Superior Olive/Tom Savell Band
- The Island Hoppers
- Sound Reasoning
- New Arrivals
- Michael Martyn and Good Medicine
- The Stanimals
- Will Leuschner and Lisa Leuschner
- The Bluesbenders
- Douglas Eaton
- SCHWA
- Tim Zentner
- Blue Chance
- The URJ
- George Earth
2004-2006:
Joined The Stanimals with Stan Russell, Jim Lewin, and Eric Gunn. Recorded CD with Sean Kennedy at Southern Culture on the Skids studio in North Carolina with Jimmy Bott and Gene Taylor of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Worked with Lisa Leuschner, one of the top 20 winners on the TV show American Idol, writing and recording with her and her dad, Will Leuschner.
2001-2003:
Created music video for ‘This Renewable House’ which aired on PBS (September 2001) and continues to air to this present day.
January 17, 2002 - Henflings, Santa Cruz, opened for It’s A Beautiful Day.
November 2002 - opened for Los Lobos with Sean Kennedy and the King Kats at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz.
Studio recordings include: DemiGod – ‘DemiGod’, recorded at Prairie Sun Studios in collaboration with Bruce Shakman (who sang with Foo Fighters), Ralph Patlan (engineer/producer and guitarist: played with The Call, Grassy Knoll) Shane Gaalaas (drums: Yngwie Malmsteen and Michael Schenker of UFO).
1997-2000:
Maintained headquarters in Santa Cruz where I began the ‘Musicians Network’. The Musicians Network is an organization which I founded in 1997. I play with several bands in the Bay Area, as well as referring other musicians on an as-needed basis. I began writing, directing, breaking into new genres with multiple performances each week for the past three and a half years. The Kelly Agency & Musicians Union Local 153 books me on a regular basis.
1995-1996:
Went back to Nashville to record ‘Alien Man’ with David Beaudry, the chart topping CD (No. 30 on the Americana Top 40 charts). Also recorded a CD of modern Christian Rock with David Beaudry and noted genre performers.
1993:
Returned to Santa Cruz, played with Double Shot Blues Band. I made local appearances in the Bay Area and recorded the first CD I participated on. Notable occasions included performing with Guitar Shorty, and Rico Rayes of the original Santana Band, sitting in with Big Brother and The Holding Company and other Bay Area notables.
1990-1992:
Opened for The Chambers Brothers, Malo, Eric Burden of the Animals and The Tubes. Moved to Nashville, TN, where I played in various bands. Recorded and toured with Rocky Mountain Thunder, headed by Anita King, family member of Crystal Gale and Loretta Lynn. In the late 90’s, along with David Beaudry, was joined for two performances in Santa Cruz and Sacramento, CA by Scott Jas – acclaimed fiddle and guitar player for Dwight Yoakam.
1985-1989:
Performed with the Thrusters. Opened for Albert Collins, The Ventures and Beat Farmers at The Catalyst. Played other various gigs with local bands in clubs around Santa Cruz and the Bay Area.
1980-1984:
Played in high school “rock band” with Gabe Butterfield, son of Paul Butterfield. Bassist for “Folkin’ A” with David Lowrey of Cracker.
HERE COMES THE WHITE RABBIT....
OTHER CREATIVE PROJECTS:
LEROX STUDIO - "Working As A Team To Reach Your Goals"
- Music project coordinator for live and recording; producing, arranging, writing, video and Band photography
LEROX STUDIO - HAM and CHEEZ PRODUCTIONS:
- Music video collaborations with my girlfriend, Catherine Lewis
- See the Peter Cottontail video - more to come soon!
Keith’s Cooking Show:
LEROY’S CAFE - So Good Even A Woman Would Love It!!
(www.leroyscafe.com)
Digital Video Production: local television, Channel 4
Audio/Visual Technician: corporate and music events
Development of “Light Organ” Marble Lamps

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