About Us

Michael Sanfosso started playing music in his hometown of Ocean City, NJ where he studied singing, piano, and guitar. After music training in High School and Gettysburg College, he hit the stage in 1985, playing with shore bands annd including the popular band Person-L, a favorite of the local surf community. Michael relocated to Philadelphia in 1986, to audition, began working in studios and was performing at night with local bands Scarlet Fire, Modern Beatnik and Splintered Sunlight.  

During this period, his fierce tone was featured on records by The Mustangs, Slide and Brother Thump, while working by day as a technician and engineer in studios in the Phila area.  Slide won fan acclaim, signed with Grammy winning producer David Ivory in 1992, and then more accolades for their 1993 album "Focus" on the IKON label, winning the 1994 NARAS award for Best Funk Album. Michael also appeared that year with Grateful Dead vocalist Bob Weir, on WHYY Radio program, hosted by Philadelphia Folk fest MC, Gene Shay, in 1994.

Miguel spent 1996-2000 playing with a revamped lineup of Living Earth, where he connected with keyboardist Bob Albasi, perfecting his guitar and vocal chops, and setting the stage for the next two grateful decades. He slowly perfected the stylistic nuances of Garcia, after doing the rhythm parts and the voice of Bob Weir. Since then, Michael has been on the GD radar,  staying on the short list after stage appearances with Dark Star Orchestra, Melvin Seals and JGB. Fans from coast to coast began hearing about his uncanny channeling of Garcia music.  

Michael found the time to have produced two solo CDs in 2002 and 2006, featuring his original music, and live Funk trio, and toured with Reggae artists Jah Witness, Mystic Rebel and Ihi Yahn Ihi Arkestra. After being voted Relix Magazine's 2009 Jam Off Contest winner, for his self produced record "Get The Keys", Michael toured with West Coast Funk singer, Pamela Parker, performing at Yoshi's SF, touring throughout the West Coast, and culminating with an appearance at the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock at Golden Gate Park.  Later that year, Michael played with GD vocalist Donna Jean Godschaux and David Gans at Nelson Ledges, OH for an impromptu jam at Gratefulfest 10

In 2017, Michael  did a tour with popular Midwest tribute The Schwag, bringing his undeniable talent across the United States. With his soulful, reminiscent voice and monster Garcia guitar sound, Michael left them wanting more in theaters from St.Louis to California. Since his career began, he has performed with Michael Falzarano (Hot Tuna), Ronnie Penque (NRPS), Sandy Mack, Keller Williams, David Gans, Stu Allen, David Nelson, David Grisman, Bob Stirner, Jeff Pivar, Greg Koch, Junior Marvin, Zebbi Griffiths, Earl "Chinna' Smith, Lonnie Mack, Eric Johnson and Tony Saunders.  

Michael lives in Philadelphia, PA with his wife and manager, Melanie, and is a devoted father of three sons, Phoenix, Elijah, Raiden, and 3 cats, Max, Geronimo, and Ché 

Cynthia has that bluesy, soul sound that brings to mind the gospel vibe of JGB.  She also sings rock and roll with the female-fronted, Tru-Blu Band.  She has a successful career in Information Technology, operates a part-time Audio/Video Production company, and makes music under her own moniker,  Green Eyed Soul. Cynthia nails the parts onstage, therefore, most people are completely unaware that she lost her hearing as an adult, and relies on two Cochlear Baha Implants to hear and sing!  ONE more interesting fact... Cynthia and Michael are cousins,and were the two oldest children in a large Italian family. Cynthia has a daughter, and lives in Ambler, PA with her cats, Shadow and Sadie.

Raiden has been playing guitar since age 10. After getting his first electric guitar at age 13, he studied briefly with family friends, including Rob Perna, Jr. (New Kings of Rythym, Onyx&Honey.).  At 15, he was making beats, writing original music, and producing others' music.  He then studied with Miguel, growing in leaps and bounds. He played at the Jenkintown Arts Festival in 2019 and performed his originals at Milo - the Meeting House in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia in 2021. Raiden is a multi-instrumentalist and a vocalist. He joined PURE JERRY in July, 2023, studying the Weir parts and perfecting vocal harmony.  He currently resides at the PURE JERRY compound in W. Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. 

Although Kris Kehr is known as a multi-instrumentalist, bass has been a common thread throughout his career since joining the Progressive Bluegrass band, Pavlov’s Dawgs, who won the NYC Bluegrass Contest in 1992.  He spent a bunch of years on the jamband circuit, playing mostly mandolin as a member of the Recipe. He's listed in Dean Budnick’s Guide to Jambands! Kris has appeared with The Dickie Betts Band, Southern Culture on the Skids, Steve Forbert, Bill Monroe, and Moe, has had regular sit-ins with Max Creek and Vince Welnick, played with Vassar Clements and Tom  Paxton, and has shared the stage with Mike Gordon, Scott Murawski, Barry Sless, Mookie Siegel and Tom  Constanten.  In 2010, Kris and Michael played together in the short-lived Deadgrass band, Nine Finger Saloon. About 2015, Kris cut back his traveling to raise a family, give music lessons, and play locally. He lives in Leesport, PA with his wife, Julie, and his daughter.