San Francisco’s Beats Antique has released a cover of the Hunter/Garcia gem New Speedway Boogie. This version includes Clint Maedgen of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on vocals and sax.
San Francisco’s Beats Antique has released a cover of the Hunter/Garcia gem New Speedway Boogie. This version includes Clint Maedgen of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on vocals and sax.
It dawned on me half a year before I boarded a plane to Chicago for the final three Dead shows. The King Sooper’s (Western Union) teller laughed when I told him why I needed seven money orders to purchase, potentially, just three tickets. “So there are different price points for various seating levels. Accordingly, there’s… Continue reading GD 50 | Soldier Field | Review & Photos
They were all there. All of the things that make a show great. Not just the music but the people, the atmosphere, the place, the time. It’s a unique time to be taking part in Musical history. Electronic music rules the club, the theater, TV and everywhere in between. The era of the D.J. I’ve… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee | Red Rocks | 7/3/2015
As the years accumulate since the passing of American music icon Jerry Garcia, performance recordings long lost have continued to reemerge. The guitarist, singer and songwriter’s roots were deeper than his rock ‘n’ roll project Grateful Dead. He was known and respected in Palo Alto, California as a folk guru who played regularly with the… Continue reading Jerry Garcia Band | On Broadway Act 1
For a band that excels in the live music setting, Umphrey’s McGee have not really released a whole lot of live material in the past, at least not when compared to a lot of their jamband counterparts. Outside of Live at the Murat and a few Hall of Fame releases, most of their official projects… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee | From The Vault 2004
Samantha Fish, a young and incredibly talented guitarist, visited Fayetteville, AR for a show recently. Grateful Web sat down with her to discuss her experience as a musician and her new album, Wild Heart. GW Describe your music to someone who hasn’t listened to it before. SF It’s always been categorized as blues based, but… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Samantha Fish
After 20 years since their last performance at Soldier Field, the Grateful Dead performed to record crowds each of their three nights. Last night’s final show will live long in the memories of those that saw the show and in the history books of Soldier Field. Soldier Field’s previous ticket sales record was set by… Continue reading Grateful Dead Break Soldier Field Ticket Sales Record Each Night
A one-of-a-kind Fare Thee Well commemorative guitar was auctioned for $526,000 during intermission of the Grateful Dead’s July 5th concert in Chicago, benefiting 17 charities tied to the band. The D’Angelico EX-DC guitar was played on stage by the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir on June 28th, and was signed by the four living original members… Continue reading Fare Thee Well Generates over $750,000 for Grateful Dead-Related Charities
Eugene, Oregon has welcomed, with open and hugging arms, their newest music venue and restaurant, Hi-Fi Music Hall, located in the smack dab middle of downtown. Many locals remember Hi-Fi as the old Rock n’ Rodeo bar, so there is no doubt this venue seeps with musical nostalgia. After a sunny Eugene Saturday, smiling faces… Continue reading Melvin Seals | Hi-Fi Music Hall | Review
Forty Below Records announces a September 4th release date for Find a Way to Care, the new CD from legendary blues musician John Mayall, distributed by Sony/RED. Forty Below Records will also release a special vinyl LP version of the new album in the fall. To watch the video trailer premiere of the making of… Continue reading British Blues Godfather John Mayall, "Find a Way to Care," Set for Release September 4th
