Earlier this month Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart took to the road for a few weeks of shows with a new group. The lineup featured vocalists Crystal Monee Hall and Tim Hockenberry, Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools, drummer Ian “Inx” Herman, guitarist Gawain Matthews, percussionist Sikuru Adepoju and keyboardist Ben Yonas. The MHB already has announced a series of 2012 dates, starting on January 5 in Bethlehem, PA. Hart is clearly fired up about the group and has just posted a version of “Fly Me to The Moon” recorded at soundcheck prior to a performance in Chicago on December 17.

Mickey Hart Band’s 2012 shows

January 5 Bethlehem, PA—ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
January 6 Syracuse, NY—Wescott Theater
January 7 White River Junction, VT—Tupelo Music Hall
January 8 New York, NY—Highline Ballroom
January 20 Grass Valley, CA—Center for the Arts
January 21 Crystal Bay, NV—Crystal Bay Casino – Crown Room