ABOUT:
Dead Fish is a Washington, DC / Northern Virginia–based jam band that has performed on professional stages including Union Stage, Songbyrd, and Pearl Street Warehouse, as well as at local clubs, bars, and neighborhood festivals throughout the region.
Known for an eclectic, bilingual (English/Spanish) repertoire, Dead Fish blends jam-inspired covers spanning the 1960s to the present with an evolving catalog of original compositions. Their energetic, groove-driven live shows emphasize musical interplay and improvisation while remaining accessible and danceable — offering a truly unique experience on the local circuit.
Setlist & Repertoire
Dead Fish performs a jam-oriented mix spanning rock, reggae, soul, funk, and Latin music — drawing from the Grateful Dead, Phish, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Santana, The Cranberries, Amy Winehouse, Fleetwood Mac, Shakira, Jamiroquai, The Rolling Stones, and more — alongside original material. With a setlist that spans six decades and crosses genres, Dead Fish connects with a wide range of audiences.