Jeff Mattson, celebrated member of Dark Star Orchestra, is a guitarist known for his intricate, soulful leads, has a storied history with the jam scene, previously playing with The Volunteers then The Zen Tricksters before rising to national prominence with The Donna Jean Godchaux Band.  He’s been on stage with Dark Star Orchestra, the internationally acclaimed band dedicated to celebrating and recreating the live experience of the Grateful Dead now for fifteen years.  In between he plays with a rotation cast of characters as Jeff Mattson & Friends.  See more at jeffmattson.net.

A portion of profits from the sale of Jeff Mattson's strings go to Grateful Guitars Foundation: Grateful Guitars Foundation is a 501-c3 nonprofit that obtains world-class musical instruments for talented players who seek to carry on the tradition of jam band music into the 21st century and beyond. We identify musicians who thrive in live settings and we secure the gear they need to reach their fullest musical potential.  Additionally, GGF supports music instruction in schools to seed the next generations of talented players in the Bay Area and beyond. Through the powerful connection between the skilled player and the highest quality instrument, our aim is to ensure that jam band music thrives for generations of live music fans.  See more at gratefulguitars.org.