When you see The Chris Robinson Brotherhood in your town, which they’ll no doubt be visiting sooner than later, the former Black Crowes vocalist will likely be the most recognizable. That’s not what this band is about, however, as this is no patchwork group assembled to orbit a central star. This is a band in… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Neal Casal
DeadBeat, the area’s premier Grateful Dead tribute band, returns to play their 10th Anniversary Show at The Bull Run on Friday, May 29th. With such a large catalog of music to draw from, DeadBeat has the opportunity to bring their own unique style to the music, and also honor the flavor and flow that was… Continue reading DeadBeat returns to play their 10th Anniversary Show at The Bull Run
Guitarists will always be in demand. With anywhere from three or more projects in the works at any given time, Brooklyn’s Scott Metzger lives and breathes that sentiment. Most recently known for his work with Anders Osborne and Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, his resume is affording him opportunities to branch out on his own. His… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Scott Metzger
Embarking on the June 16, 2015 release of their latest full-length studio album, Black Sheep (Frog Pad Records), Yonder Mountain String Band (YMSB) officially announces today its new band member line-up moving forward, which features the additions of violinist Allie Kral and mandolin virtuoso Jacob Jolliff. Joining founding members Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band Announces New Band Member Line-Up
With the 2012 release of Country, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) proved their musical identity to be as undefinable as their name. The Rochester, NY-based quintet was known as a reggae-jam band, relentlessly touring on the back of their debut album Slow Down (2006). Six years later, GPGDS released the Americana-themed Country which defied expectations for a reggae band’s sophomore release.… Continue reading Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad to release Bright Days, May 18th
The Forecastle Festival will host a wide array of separately ticketed late-night shows on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2015. The intimate, after-hours events will take place at the Mercury Ballroom, Headliners Music Hall, and the historic, 100-year-old Belle of Louisville steamboat. The Mercury Ballroom plays host to world-renowned rapper Talib Kweli… Continue reading Forecastle Festival Announces Late-Night Shows
Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, tours this June and July bringing eclectic acoustic soul driving music to the USA. Hot Tuna’s music has a certain intrigue, regardless of the note, which stems from a heartfelt, in-the-moment expression. It’s a slice of Americana, part old-time blues, part psychedelic rock and roll. (www.HotTuna.com) May 14 … Continue reading Hot Tuna is Out on Tour Across the USA
It was my second trip to Denver’s newest musical oasis of sound indulgence, Baur’s Listening Lounge. This venue is a fascinating place to see live music even if you have not heard of the performers. They do not book bad musical acts at this place. And there is intentional reasoning behind whom the Music Appreciation… Continue reading Bethany & Rufus with Brahim Fribgane
Founding Meters funk guitarist Leo Nocentelli is set to premier his exciting new incarnation of The Meters Experience. Founding Parliament Funkadelic keyboardist Bernie Worrell will join Nocentelli for two nights of funk classics at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. The guitarist took time after a monumental reunion with the original Meters at… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Leo Nocentelli
Today, The RIDE Festival announces its NightRIDE late night shows and the festival stage schedule for the 4th annual event at Colorado’s breathtaking Telluride Town Park on July 11-12, 2015. View the schedules HERE. NightRIDE shows are free to RIDE Festival Weekend Ticket holders, except for shows at the Sheridan Opera House. Tickets to the Sheridan Opera House NightRIDE events, as well as a limited number of Single Day Festival Tickets, go… Continue reading The Ride Festival Announces Additional Artists
