Jelly Bread
Genre: Funk, Soul
Years Active: 2009–present
Jelly Bread is a powerhouse quintet evolved from Reno-Tahoe favorites into a nationally touring sensation. Founded by drummer Cliff Porter and guitarist Dave Berry, the group blends a solid funk foundation with gospel grooves, desert twang, and rock swagger. Their high-energy live shows are sweat-soaked parties featuring swampy lap-steel riffs, four-part harmonies, and church-organ textures. Having shared stages with legends like Snoop Dogg and Robert Cray, Jelly Bread continues to headline major festivals, delivering a signature sound that turns every concert into a joyous celebration.
Career Highlights
Earned Northern Nevada’s Band of the Year and Album of the Year honors for their breakthrough 2012 release, No Dress Code.
Featured performer at high-profile national events including the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, and Jam Cruise.
Shared stages and opened for global icons across genres, including Snoop Dogg, Robert Cray, and Bruce Hornsby.
Collaborated and toured with premier heavyweights such as Lettuce, Galactic, Soulive, and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk.
Successfully transitioned from regional favorites to a national powerhouse, logging over 150,000 miles on the road by 2016.
Secured a premier 2026 festival slot at Redwood Ramble, performing alongside Grammy-winner Molly Tuttle and New Orleans funk titans Dumpstaphunk.
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