GW: Describe the recording process for Call the Captain for our readers. What was the vibe like in the studio? And what drew you to Bill Reynolds as producer? WC: We made our first Western Centuries record, Weight of the World, at Bill’s studio in Nashville in 2016. His amazing vibe sets the tone for the recording process and what gets… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Western Centuries
At age 23 I was negotiating my first, real job, trying to balance social commitments, a tad self-absorbed, overly anxious and sadly eating apples and peanut butter with a side of cheese and crackers for dinner. (Well, truth be told, my dinner is still this pathetic array, but I moved to expensive gluten free alternatives… Continue reading Mason Summit | “Negative Space” | Review
We are incredibly saddened to share that Old Settler’s Music Festival will be postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Caldwell County officials have made the tough but right decision to prohibit public gatherings of over 500 people at this time in order to protect the health of its citizens which means that we must postpone the… Continue reading Old Settler's Music Festival 2020 will be postponed
The Wood Brothers have released a new video for “Little Bit Sweet” (Watch/Share). Premiered today by American Songwriter, the song—off the band’s latest studio album, ‘Kingdom In My Mind’—builds upon a simple, fingerpicked guitar figure with a poignant lyric that speaks to the complexities of love in all forms—familial, romantic and spiritual among them. A soaring… Continue reading The Wood Brothers Release Video For "Little Bit Sweet"
Stop. Just stop. It is no longer a request. It is a mandate. We will help you. We will bring the supersonic, high speed merry-go-round to a halt We will stop the planes the trains the schools the malls the meetings the frenetic, furied rush of illusions and “obligations” that keep you from hearing our… Continue reading An Imagined Letter from COVID-19 to Humans
The month of March marks the end of winter and the onset of spring. Last March Tuesday followed suit, with the conclusion of the winter tour of the legendary Colonel of Bluegrass Sam Bush. Finishing up 12 shows in a 14-day jaunt through the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains, a feat that would exhaust many… Continue reading Sam Bush Band | Aggie Theatre | 3/10/2020
Music is the saver. Well maybe not, but there’s no argument it is powerful. These are crazy times. (Coronavirus Apocalypse! Too much? Too soon?) I’m not trying to minimize the situation. I am a sensitive soul and understand as well as empathize with the reality that people are very frightened. The world is uncertain and… Continue reading Dave Simonett | “Red Tail” | Review
With the house only about two-thirds full, likely due to attendee coronavirus precautions, ALO and Leftover Salmon nevertheless persisted in front of an enthusiastic crowd, many of whose outfits celebrated the show’s artsy moniker, The Fins, Fur & Feathers Fancy Formal. It was the band’s first-ever appearance at the famed Warfield Theatre in San Francisco.… Continue reading ALO + Leftover Salmon | The Fillmore | 3/7/2020
Dear Festival Friends, It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we sadly announce the cancellation of Suwannee Spring Reunion 2020 which was to be held at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL, March 19-22. Please read the following note from the Festival Director: We have been actively monitoring the… Continue reading Suwannee Spring Reunion 2020 Cancelled
Over the past few weeks, a sublime musical connection went on tour, hitting a series stages throughout the northeast: Psychedelic groove band Circles Around The Sun performing with lead guitarist Scott Metzger. This past weekend, the foursome took the show to none other than Ardmore Music Hall, where they played to a packed, super receptive… Continue reading Circles Around The Sun | Ardmore Music Hall | 3/6/2020
