LoveLight

Grateful Dead Tribute

High Energy Electric Grateful Dead Tribute Band.

dedicated to keeping it real.

Lovelight

Joining us for the 2024 Season On
Lead Guitar & Vocals

Pete Tonti

Vincent Merlino


 

Dana Carroll

Dana Carroll (Bass) - A Philly native, Dana now calls coastal New Jersey home. She has performed in many projects over the years, and since 2011 has been enjoying the grateful vibes in her Grateful Dead tribute project, Lovelight Band. Dana has shared the stage with Scott Guberman (Phil Lesh & Friends), Michael Falzerano (Hot Tuna, New Riders of the Purple Sage), Hot Tuna's Bob Steeler, David Gans, John Kadlecik, along with other prominent jam scene players. Dana also performs nationally with Brown Eyed Women, the first all female Grateful Dead tribute, launched in 2019. Musically inspired at a young age, Dana has been playing bass since the age of 12.

Steve Sprague Jr

Rhythm Guitarist /Mandolin  Vocals.

Founding Member of Lovelight and T&S XPRESS Bluegrass 

Southern NJ Native with roots deeper than dirt 




Judd Davies 

Drummer 

Sean A Kelly

Keys/Vocals

Sean born and bred Jersey Shore native, started singing in High School Choir and Musical theater. Playing Harmonica for over 33+ years and keyboard  30 + years. Sean has performed in numerous bands including Bandwagon, Officer Down, Hayfork and the Hellhounds, Act Natural, The Veggies, The Loose Ends, The Green Dream, and currently playing with Grateful Men & Lovelight Band

Michael Slom

Michael Slom grew up in Newport RI and saw many outstanding musicians play at the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, which inspired his interest in music. He first saw the Grateful Dead at the Philly Spectrum in September 1972 and has been “On The Bus” ever since. Michael has been the lead singer in his classic rock band Kindred Spirit since 2001, which performs in many venues throughout NJ. He first sat in with Lovelight in 2021. Since then, he has become an ongoing “family member” of the Lovelight Band, bringing vocals, hand percussion, and a joyful “Dead-icated” spirit to the scene.




Vincent Merlino

Lead Guitar/Vocals

Pete Tonti

Lead Guitar/Vocals