Garcia’s Birthday Bash with Sisters & Brothers

Sisters & Brothers is a Charlotteville, VA based group blending R&B, Motown, Reggae, Soul, Funk and Rock with psychedelic touches. Formed in 2018 to celebrate the life and music of the Jerry Garcia Band and any and all music in between. 

Formed in 2025, Nightfall of Diamonds is a powerful new presence in the Charlottesville-area Grateful Dead music scene, featuring members of Alligator, The 77z, Indecision, The Cows, The Oversteppers, and Barling & Collins. This is not a tribute act, but a re-imagining of the Grateful Dead’s legacy—rooted in deep improvisation, fearless exploration, and the spirit that made the Dead a genre-defining force.

Expect expansive jams, thoughtful reinterpretations, and moments of spontaneous musical chemistry that make every performance unique.

Nightfall of Diamonds is:
Stephen Barling – guitar/vocals
Chris Leva – guitar/vocals
Craig Dougald – drums/vocals
Brandon Collins – keys/vocals
Stuart Holme – bass