Built To Spill | Fox Theater | Boulder, CO | 5/11/2013 | Review

It’s amazing that Built To Spill has been around for over 20 years. In that time, Doug Martsch‘s little outfit has released seven full albums, three compilation and live albums, several EP’s and singles and gone through numerous lineup changes. Remarkably, however, the band’s sound has stayed relatively consistent, as have the excellent live performances.… Continue reading Built To Spill | Fox Theater | Boulder, CO | 5/11/2013 | Review

The Meter Men & Page McConnell Come to Denver

After a spirited Jazz Fest, the Meter Men (3/4 of the original Meters) and Page McConnell from Phish came to Denver to play a sold out show at the Ogden Theater. They even added another show because of the huge demand for a place to see these legends culminate on stage. The energy was great… Continue reading The Meter Men & Page McConnell Come to Denver

Why I Love Writing for Grateful Web

There is a geek inside me that prefers Times New Roman, 12 point font.  If I could do anything professionally, I would be writing all day, every day.  I wish to write well and to write often.  This got me thinking about why I love writing for Grateful Web. By trade, I am a server,… Continue reading Why I Love Writing for Grateful Web

All in honor of Les Paul

After a PBS Thirteen broadcast and two Independent Music Award nominations, “Thank You Les” hits the new Cutting Room in NYC for a film screening and live performance packed with “Special Guests” to celebrate the release of a limited edition vinyl.   “Thank You Les”, a recording and documentary tribute to industry icon, Les Paul, brings… Continue reading All in honor of Les Paul

Soulful Rock Sounds of The Congress coming to NedFest

NedFest is pleased to announce that one of Denver’s hottest up-and-coming bands has just been added to Saturday’s line-up. The Denver Post calls these guys “Colorado’s answer to the Black Keys.” The trio of Scott Lane on guitar, Jonathan Meadows on vocals, and Mark Levy on drums is a rock band but with heavy R&B leanings.… Continue reading Soulful Rock Sounds of The Congress coming to NedFest

The Return of the Jamband

During the early 1990s while growing up in middle America I was making the transformation from teenager to adult.  My personal changes were not unlike what the country in general was going through.  The awkward years of George Bush gave way to the prosperous reign of President Clinton. During this time there was another interesting… Continue reading The Return of the Jamband

On Sale Friday: Dead Winter Carpenters @ Fox Theatre

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Dead Winter Carpenters with The Yawpers & The Longest Day of the Year at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, July 6th, 2013. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, May 10th at 12:00pm for $8.00 in advance and $10.00 day of show.   Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, CA, Dead Winter Carpenters… Continue reading On Sale Friday: Dead Winter Carpenters @ Fox Theatre

Aint Life Grand? | Wanee 2013

The 2013 Wanee Music Festival at the bucolic Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, FL radiated positive, feel good energy while feeding all present a delicious feast of melodies. Florida did its best to provide every weather possibility from hot sunshine and torrential downpours to downright chilly nights. Abundant campfires, the… Continue reading Aint Life Grand? | Wanee 2013

2013 Wakarusa | Preview

Just a week before Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas is stormed with wild country music fans for the Thunder on the Mountain music festival, the same valley will be filled with the likes of us: hippies, high-fivers, costumed, raging, party-hardy music lovers. Wakarusa. It’s coming and it’s going to be better than last year. IT’S… Continue reading 2013 Wakarusa | Preview

Disco Biscuits, Shpongle, & RJD2 Feed the Rocks for Earth Day

Earth Day is celebrated around the world by a billion people in several different ways. In some way or another many people no matter where they live take time out to observe and celebrate our resilient “mother.” Red Rocks is always the best location to see a concert no matter who you are seeing. But… Continue reading Disco Biscuits, Shpongle, & RJD2 Feed the Rocks for Earth Day