About
The brains behind the operation

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Brooke Kafka - co-founder 
sax, keys, vocals

 

Born & raised in Kansas City, Brooke has been playing saxophone & piano since she was young.  She attended the conservatory at UMKC and studied under some of the greatest musicians of our time, including Bobby Watson and Joe Miquelon.  Brooke currently plays in many tribute bands including Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Joe Bonamassa, Phish, James Brown, and several other classic rock/pop cover bands. Brooke also embarked on her first national tour over the summer of 2023. 

 

 

 

Michelle Cox - co-founder 

piano, guitar, violin, vocals 

 

Michelle Cox is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist playing keyboard, rhythm guitar, mandolin, ukulele, and violin. 
She is also a classically trained vocalist & has her undergraduate degree in music with an emphasis in vocal performance from MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Michelle also served for several years as the music director for Kansas City’s oldest and largest Jewish congregation, The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah. 

Michelle currently plays with several other local KC bands doing covers of the Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, & other classic rock music.

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Brooke & Michelle teamed up years ago performing in many bands together.  Dames of the Dead features these two musical powerhouses, and is proud to join forces with many other friends in the community.  Whether performing as a duo, trio or full band,

Dames of the Dead features many of the memorable tunes of the Grateful Dead including other music of the classic rock genre - creatively known for blending & combining melodies with each other.

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