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Bands

John performs solo and in several bands that he founded and manages/leads, as well as playing sideman in other artist's live and studio projects.

Golden Gate Wingmen

A group founded by John in 2014 featuring Jeff Chimenti (Ratdog, Furthur, Dead & Co) on keyboards, Jay Lane (Ratdog, Furthur, Primus) on drums, and Reed Mathis (Billy & the Kids, Tea Leaf Green, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey) on bass.

Fellowship of the Wing

A spinoff of the Golden Gate Wingmen, when a substitute (who also performed in a Grateful Dead member side project) is filling in. Todd Stoops (Bill Kreutzmann, RAQ, Kung Fu) has been the main sub for, well... all Fellowship of the Wing shows, so far!

John Kadlecik & Pals

An all-star lineup, usually just for a single event or short run of shows. Past shows featured: Melvin Seals, Ron Holloway, Sanjay Mishra, Tom Constanten & more

John Kadlecik Band

"My classic 'touring-solo-artist' band, occasionally rotating members, but all great musicians who know my stuff and are fun to travel with!" -J.K.

John Kadlecik Solo Acousti'Lectric

John's ever evolving solo act, incorporating acoustic & electric guitar, bass, drums, piano & more, all activated with a single electric guitar, in traditional solo song performances as well as looping full band jams.

Other Artist's Bands/Projects/Etc:

John has performed frequently (or is performing soon) with the following bands/projects led by other artists...

DeadPhish Orchestra

Oteil Burbridge & Friends

Everyone Orchestra

Phil Lesh & Friends