“You fellas have seriously changed my life. Three years ago I moved to Gunnison, not really knowing who the Grateful Dead were. Probably took about five Easy Jim shows for it to click in my head, but I had a completely spiritual experience at one of your Ibar sets. The trajectory of my life has completely changed because of you guys. Pretty crazy to me that I am making tiedyes and merch inspired by a band that I didn't even overlap with on Earth, but that is the power of the Dead's music, and the power that Easy Jim harnesses! So grateful that you brought this music into my life. I love you guys more than I would ever be able to explain. Since you guys introduced me to this music, I have seen countless cover bands, including multiple DSO and JRAD shows, but I am always raving about you boys. You guys do it likely nobody else. I love you all”

- Ben Pratt, Dark Star Dyes

"The Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce has hired Easy Jim to perform at events. The band is professional, terrific to work with, puts great care into their shows; versatility, set lists, harmonies and mastering the on- and off-stage details that make Easy Jim a must-see for fans of the Grateful Dead genre."

- Crested Butte/Mt. Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce

“I'm sure many fell for the dead over the summer of love. I fell in love with the dead the summer of covid. Live music abruptly stopped with the rest of the world. We were blessed at the I Bar Ranch to begin, very small and socially distanced shows months later. Easy Jim was amongst the few bands we hosted that summer. Turns out the social spacing provided us all just enough room to dance and dance again. It was a magical experience hearing the dead, what I later realized so wonderfully rendered, by Easy Jim. Life changing summer, in many ways. Since then I've committed to seeing Grateful Dead related shows all around Colorado. I can honestly say that no one yet has given me the experience Easy Jim has.”

-Katie Lewinger, Gunnison

When we are we're planning our wedding celebration, we wanted to make sure everyone had a great Crested Butte time. Hiring Easy Jim to play a casual show at Rainbow Park was our call to make this vision into a reality. They were so easy to work with, were open to many, many song requests, and just brought the best vibes to celebrating our marriage with our friends and family and community. If you are thinking about hiring Easy Jim for an event, do it! They are truly the best. We are still thinking back and smiling about how much fun we had.

-Mel and Hank

“Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead is a guaranteed feel good time! They were amazing to work with for our first annual fundraiser. As long time locals they not only support the mental health of the Gunnison Valley but host an amazing community party. ​BETTER TOGETHER!”

— Meghan Dougherty, Executive Director, CB State of Mind

“As a fan of the music of the Grateful Dead ….you guys nail it in my humble opinion! Not only does Easy Jim passionately try and replicate the Grateful Dead’s music, harmonies, tones, jams that the fans love…but as a venue owner you take that same passion to your marketing efforts to help ensure a great crowd wherever you play! Its been a pleasure having you on stage over 20 times at the I Bar Ranch since 2019.”

— Bryan Wickenhauser, Owner of I Bar Ranch, Gunnison

“They play it just like the dead used to. It's a trip all over again.”

— Wouter Van Tiel, Crested Butte