Born on the stage of countless nights at Terrapin Crossroads, beginning in 2016.  The Casual Coalition are a branch from the "community music tree" that was planted at the Marin county venue, owned by Grateful Dead bassist, Phil Lesh. 

The Coalition features mainstays Craig MacArthur & David Simon-Baker as well as numerous collaborators that have rotated within, such as Chuck Prophet, Stu Allen (Phil Lesh & Friends, Mars Hotel), Dan “LEBO” Lebowitz (ALO), Greg Loiacono (Mother Hips), Reed Mathis, Mark Karan (Ratdog, Phil Lesh & Friends), Dave Zirbel (San Geronimo), Ezra Lipp (ALO, Phil Lesh & Friends), among many others. All are a product of the intermingling of various musical collaborations that happened on a daily basis at Terrapin Crossroads. 

The band also showcases some original songs put forth by each contributing member. The songs are then nurtured & grown with each configuration. Categorized as improvisational indie-rock, the band has been known to really explore the songs in an exciting, different way each and every night. 

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photo by Andrew Quist

photo by Andrew Quist

photo by Andrew Quist

photo by Andrew Quist

photo by Andrew Quist

photo by Andrew Quist

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