Finished out my musical year at the Askenaz in Berkeley with Stu Allen and Mars Hotel Friday night. Stu’s 404th Askenaz show, every year he caps the year with a 3-night run there, first night acoustic guitar and acoustic bass duo playing material associated with the Jerry Garcia and John Kahn acoustic tours. Second night was Stu Allen and Reflections with a retrospective of Jerry Garcia Band material. Last night is always “good old” Grateful Dead with Mars Hotel. We played a fun, high energy show to a sold out crowd that kept us surrounded by love and good vibes. Such a great scene has developed at the Ashkenaz over the years and it always feels like home performing there.
Stu Allen and Mars Hotel-Ashkenaz Community Center, Berkeley, CA 12/12/25
Stu Allen-guitar, vocals
Matt Lazurus-guitar, vocals
Steven Sofranko-keyboards and vocals
Jerry Saracini-drums
Stephen Ramirez-bass
Here is a shot of me once again coping with an uncooperative back and ending up sitting for most of the show. I am going to post the vido links separately.