Catfish John is a Grateful Dead tribute band born in the desert of Las Vegas, Nevada, carrying a deep dedication to the American songbook of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead since 2015.
Formed out of genuine love and inspiration for the Dead, Catfish John is a collective of serious players devoted to honoring the music while giving it room to breathe. These are musicians who understand that playing the music of the Dead isn’t about imitation—it’s about creative freedom. Their sound is rooted in raucous, intuitive, wide-open jams, anchored by expressive guitar work and tight vocal harmonies that complete and elevate each performance.
Drawing from the Dead’s expansive catalog of psychedelic rock, folk, and blues, Catfish John captures the improvisational spirit and soulful exploration that made the Grateful Dead legendary. Each show is a journey—nostalgic yet alive, faithful yet personal—inviting audiences to step into the timeless world of the Dead while experiencing it through a fresh, uniquely Las Vegas lens.
