Garcia’s “Playing in the Band” is a chance to get up close and personal with our performers like never before. Come for the conversation, stay for the education, and leave with a message. We’ll see you at the show! Reverend Jefferson plays Garcia's on Wednesday, April 13.

1. Jefferson Airplane played here at The Cap on November 13, 1970. Can you describe the feeling of playing in the same building as they once did?

It is wonderful and a little spooky to play in these hallowed halls, knowing that the artists that shaped my musical life performed here at the height of their powers, & it's a privilege to be here & be the echo of that extraordinary moment in musical / cultural history...

2. Jefferson Airplane formed in San Francisco, California. As East-Coast natives, how do you channel the vibe of California?

"Channeling the vibes of San Francisco" is really about a sense of freedom & possibility in music; that even a near-miss is musical statement. The other thing is the ability to " select the notes and sounds" that can create that feeling of an altered state, which We believe, was an aim of the airplane: to alter consciousness and expand minds. In my case, they succeeded with flying colors, so to speak...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVynACE3CG8

3. Did you ever have the privilege of seeing Jefferson Airplane in concert? If so, how did that experience shape how you perform their music today?

I actually saw the airplane touring behind "long John silver," which is the music you hear on "30 seconds over winterland." I was 13 years old. Prior to that, in 1968, at 10 years old, I saw the infamous smothers brothers show where Grace Slick performed in black face, with my bemused parents looking on.... At 10 years old, I knew the airplane were IT.

4. What was the first Jefferson Airplane song that really struck a chord with you?

Actually, I would say "volunteers" hit me as a piece, if you will. I can hear "We can be together", melt right into" Good Shepherd. But, then I heard "Crown of Creation."

5. What’s one question that you would ask Jefferson Airplane if you had the chance?

I met Paul twice, but he wasn't very talkative . I would ask Grace for a kiss, then ask her to sit in...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q6Dfpj1smY