Tour Dates — The Third Mind

Happy Birthday Mark!! Repost from @markkaran • howdy & a huge thank u to all who wished & are wishing me a happy 70th turn around the sun! i can’t believe i made it this long… i’m in chicago visiting my dear ol’ dog buddy vito (& my friend stacey who took him for me when i had to give him up 🙏). it’s a wonderful way to spend my birthday before running off with The Gilmour Project for a few dates… i feel so lucky to still be here on the planet playing music, learning how to live life & spending time with all my friends, family & fan folk. i’m clearly blessed!

Meant to post these images sooner from last month’s The Third Mind show at San Francisco’s beautiful The Chapel, but better late than never. Saying that the astounding visionary, The Mad Alchemist, simply “did the lights” does a grave diservice to what the man is capable of. He became the sixth member of the band, interacting seamlessly with our spontaneous grooves, moods, dynamics and sonic curve balls the same as any good musician would. We inspired him. He inspired us. You can’t ask for more. Some of his imagery would have fit in perfectly at a Quicksilver show at The Avalon Ballroom in 1967, while other gigantic swaths of delicate and grand shapes/colors, that enveloped the entire Chapel, seem like images that could have been captured by the Hubble Telescope last night in deep space. I’ve never played with such a stunning light show before and I loved every intense moment of it and look forward to performing again with The Mad Alchemist in the coming months if the Fates allow. - Dave Lights by @themadalchemistliquidliteshow Photos by Emi Ito

Repost @mmjerome HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊🥁🎸#thethirdmindband #thethirdmind #davealvin #michaeljerome #bandofjams

This is the historic 1894 Odd Fellows Lodge in the sweet gold rush town of Auburn, Ca. Tonight (Wednesday), the brave members of the experimental psychedelic folk/blues/rock/space orchestra, The Third Mind, will gather inside this proud old building to see where the spirit of the music takes us. Tonight is the first performance of our short December 2024 tour so I’m more than a bit nervous, shaky, thrilled and excited. So please come out and join Jesse Sykes, Michael Jerome, Victor Krummenacher, Mark Karan and me tonight in the Sierra foothills where the Odd Fellows Motto is Friendship, Love And Truth. We certainly could all use more of those three sacred things now. Couldn’t we? - Dave Alvin @thethirdmind @davealvinoriginal @mmjerome @sweethereaftermusic @krummenacher @markkaran @auburnoddfellows @keepsmilinpromotions #TheThirdMind #DaveAlvin #JesseSykes #VictorKrummenacher #MichaelJerome #MarkKaran #rockimprovisation #bandofjams #modernamericanapsychedelic #californiapsychedelicrock #rockimprovisation #folkpsychedelia #americanapsychedelia #psychedelicmusic #improvisation #freeform #bluespsychedelia #newmusic #modernpsychedelia #psychedelicfolk #freakfolk #mindaltering #darkfolk #psychedelicguitar #livemusic

“The Third Mind was literally built on the idea that you go into a situation (studio or live) and hope that you can make something visceral happen in the moment. That has always my favorite thing when I’m making art of any sort: see what happens and cross your fingers … the fact that I’m lucky enough to work with these crazy talented musicians and that this actually works is nothing short of amazing to me… There’s a set list, sure, but none of the shows we’ve played have been remotely the same. I play a lot of different “kinds” of music, but being able to improvise within a structure is what I’ve always lived for… at a point in time when the whole world seems scripted, this little band carries forward the idea that spontaneity and improvisation actually stand for something: freedom. It’s not a new idea, sure, but it’s still a good one.” -Victor Krummenacher @krummenacher 📸 Andrew Kvenvolden THE THIRD MIND - LIVE in California starts tonight ✨ Dec 18 - Auburn, CA - @auburnoddfellows Dec 19 - Santa Cruz, CA - @moesalley Dec 20 - Sonoma, CA - @thesebastiani Dec 21 - San Francisco, CA - @thechapelsf Feb 14 - The Third Mind - Live Mind album release Mar 21 - San Juan Capistrano -@coachhouse

@nodepression THROUGH THE LENS: ND Photographers’ Favorite Roots Music Concerts of 2024 🔸THE THIRD MIND — The Troubadour, Los Angeles, California 📸 Jim Brock . #thethirdmind #concertphotography #rootspsychedelia #davealvin #victorkrummenacher #jessesykes #michaeljerome #markkaran #thetroubadour #livemusic

“Being called to play with incredibly talented musicians that give you the opportunity to be yourself, push your own boundaries, and somehow make it all work in a slightly different way every night, is a great gift indeed. One that is never lost on me.” - Michael Jerome @mmjerome 📸 Andrew Kvenolden THE THIRD MIND - LIVE in California! Dec 18 - Auburn, CA - @auburnoddfellows Dec 19 - Santa Cruz, CA - @moesalley Dec 20 - Sonoma, CA - @thesebastiani Dec 21 - San Francisco, CA - @thechapelsf Feb 14 - The Third Mind - Live Mind album release Mar 21 - San Juan Capistrano -@coachhouse TheThirdMind.net . #michaeljerome #thethirdmind

“Keep Smilin’ Promotion is bringing a very rare mid-week show to Auburn featuring the all-star psychedelic rock band The Third Mind this Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Odd Fellows Lodge. This is not your normal touring band, and this may be one’s only opportunity to see this band, as most are touring and recording with their primary projects. The Third Mind was founded by Grammy Award-winning guitarist and songwriter Dave Alvin (The Blasters, X, Dave Alvin and the Guilty Ones) and the amazing bassist and vocalist Victor Krummenacher (Camper Von Beethoven, Cracker), who came up with this concept and recruited a collection of amazing artists to round out the band, which includes guitarist Mark Karan (Phil Lesh & Friends, Rat Dog, Dave Mason), drummer Michael Jerome (Richard Thompson, John Cale), lead vocalist Jesse Sykes (The Sweet Hereafter) and on keys Willie Aron (Rickey Lee Jones, The Bangles). The band plays a combination of originals and classic covers from the likes of Electric Flag, the Grateful Dead, Paul Butterfield and more. The music, combined with the special all-encompassing multi-media light show by Liquid Light Productions, will transform fans back to the vibe and experience of a 1960s San Francisco show, but with modern state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment. Do not miss this opportunity to experience this very unique and special show. Opening the show will be Bobby Dickson’s “Unchained.” Dickson may best be known as the lead of the popular band The Cash Prophets, who go deep into the Johnny Cash catalog. Shows at the Odd Fellows Lodge, also known as the Foothill Fillmore, have become legendary, with their amazing light shows, incredible sound system and the best in touring bands around. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show is 21 and over and ID is required. This is a dance concert, and the very limited seating is reserved for ADA folks on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 the day of the show, and are available at Cherry Records, Clock Tower Records, Tribal Weaver, Yabobo and Pop-Art Framing.” — Gold Country Media

“Creating improvisatory music in a recording studio is a little scary but attempting the same free form, no holds barred musical approach in a live setting in front of an audience can be downright frightening. Fortunately the members of The Third Mind are up for the challenge. Bringing all of their various musical histories and passions together in order to create something new and different at each performance, The Third Mind never fails to astonish and inspire me. There is a profound joy for me when we discover something new or unexpected while on stage. For example at one performance we spontaneously segued from Fred Neil’s “Little Bit Of Rain” into The Grateful Dead’s “Dark Star” with no plan or discussion of doing so. It just happened there and then. Every member of the band, though, was immediately able to travel down this unexpected new pathway without a map thanks to their undeniable musical talents, sensitivities and smarts. This freedom and willingness to fall on our faces or find a musical destination that we never expected, is a kick unlike any I’ve experienced before. Plus, who knows where the Hell we’ll end up the next time we play together live?” - Dave Alvin THE THIRD MIND - LIVE in California! Dec 18 - Auburn, CA - @auburnoddfellows Dec 19 - Santa Cruz, CA - @moesalley Dec 20 - Sonoma, CA - @thesebastiani Dec 21 - San Francisco, CA - @thechapelsf Feb 14 - The Third Mind - Live Mind album release Mar 21 - San Juan Capistrano -@coachhouse . #davealvin #thethirdmind #livemusic #improvisedmusic #bandofjams #californiapsychedelicrock

“Whether you’re a fan of psychedelic rock, deep improvisation, or simply music that pushes boundaries, The Third Mind is a project that demands attention. Their blend of seasoned musicianship and fearless experimentation offers a reminder of why live music remains such a vital art form.” -Steve Roby @thesfsonic —— read the interview via link in bio. ✨ THE THIRD MIND - LIVE in California! Dec 18 - Auburn, CA - @auburnoddfellows Dec 19 - Santa Cruz, CA - @moesalley Dec 20 - Sonoma, CA - @thesebastiani Dec 21 - San Francisco, CA - @thechapelsf Feb 14 - The Third Mind - Live Mind album release Mar 21 - San Juan Capistrano -@coachhouse ✨ #TheThirdMind #DaveAlvin #JesseSykes #VictorKrummenacher #MichaelJerome #MarkKaran #rockimprovisation #bandofjams #modernamericanapsychedelic #californiapsychedelicrock #rockimprovisation #folkpsychedelia #americanapsychedelia #psychedelicmusic #improvisation #freeform #bluespsychedelia #newmusic #modernpsychedelia #freakfolk #mindaltering #psychedelicguitar #livemusic