“In a world where you can be anything, be kind,” exclaimed Jerry LaStella, founder of the Grateful Dead tribute duo Be Kind, which is quickly making its way into the regional scene. “I had to borrow that for our name. How much more simple can you be?”
Named poignantly for the times, this is no run-of-the-mill greatest hits cover band. Be Kind serves up a heavy dose of Dead deep cuts at every show. Founder LaStella shared his inspirations behind Be Kind with The SandPaper.
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