The Skeleton Krewe Trio ft. Stephen Inglis, Barry Sless & Rob Barraco
Grammy-nominated Hawaiian slack-key guitarist Stephen Inglis joins forces with longtime friends and musical collaborators Barry Sless (Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Phil Lesh & Friends) and Rob Barraco (Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh & Friends, The Dead) to bring the Skeleton Krewe Trio to Northern California in October. The live shows in Marin, Sonoma, Chico, Humboldt, and the Sierra foothills will dive into a musical stew of Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan classics, originals, Hawaiian songs and more. Special guests Jay Lane (Dead & Company) and Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Moonalice, David Nelson Band) and Danny Leuhring (Terrapin All-stars), will also join the trio for select shows.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Stephen Inglis is a master of the Hawaiian slack-key guitar and a Grammy-nominated artist. As the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Ki Ho'alu Legacy Award—honoring the art of slack-key guitar—Inglis is no stranger to accolades, including recognition at the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards, Hawaii’s highest music honor. His duet album with the legendary Dennis Kamakahi, Waimaka Helelei, is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection. Additionally, Stephen's career got a jumpstart when, still in his teens, he formed a group with Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann.
Rob Barraco, a professional musician for decades, is perhaps best known for his extensive work with Phil Lesh & Friends, The Dead, and Dark Star Orchestra. He’s been a key member of Dark Star Orchestra since 2005 and has released a solo album titled When We All Come Home, co-written with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter.
Marin County’s pedal steel guitarist Barry Sless has toured extensively with acts like The David Nelson Band and Phil Lesh & Friends. Currently a regular member of Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros and Moonalice, Sless has been performing for over three decades, cultivating a love for Hawaiian music through his trips to the islands.
