BOKOMARU is a band from Montreal that plays the music of the Grateful Dead. Bokomaru is not simply a “clone band” because its members bring their own interpretations to the Dead songs they perform. At the same time, the peculiar sound and feel of the Grateful Dead is not lost as Bokomaru retains the “spirit” of spontaneity and improvisation inherent in the Dead’s music. The band has been performing since 1986 and it is the only band of its kind in Quebec. So far, Bokomaru plays a repertoire of more than 70 Dead songs and it has a loyal following of fans.
The Band
Dave Lines: Keyboards & Vocals
Mitch Goldberg: Bass Guitar
Norman Marino: Lead Guitar & Vocals
Jamie Miller: Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Mike Weinberger: Drums & Vocals
Past members have included:
Melvin Backstrom: Lead Guitar & Vocals
James Newhouse: Keyboards
Zayd Abdul Al-Khabyyr: Keyboards & Vocals
Mike Marino: Bass Guitar
Paul Harwood: Bass & Vocals
Dave Kleiman: Drums & Vocals
Andy Morris: Bass & Vocals
Rob Varkony: Lead Guitar & Vocals
Biff Blond: Drums
Contact Email: info@bokomaru.ca