

Brown Eyed Women is an ensemble of powerful female players from popular bands around the country, celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead.
Members hail from all over the United States. Their high-caliber musicianship and shared love of the Dead drew them together. This band is decidedly different in a field brimming with tribute acts. BEW brings authentic jams and a soulful new approach to the familiar Grateful Dead catalog.
Over the years we have had some powerhouse players join us in the jam for our shows. We've been fortunate to be joined by John Kadlecik, David Gans, Lisa Mackey, Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, Ron Holloway, Angeline Saris, Katie Perlman, Jen Rund, Liv Zutphen and Anna Elva.


Joni Bottari - Lead Guitar
Dana Carroll - Bass
Caroline Killoh - Keys, Vox
Denise Parent - Drums, Lead Vox
Jill Simmons - Lead Vox


An all-female Grateful Dead band? Hell yes!
And this is no novelty act: They're all first-rate musicians who formed a strong musical alliance and hit the road running. An outstanding addition to this burgeoning musical community.
- David Gans, Musician, Author, Radio Host
Learn more about the musicians
in Brown Eyed Women:
Denise Parent – Drums, Lead Vocals
Dana D'Agostino Carroll – Bass

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