What’s better than being a rising star in a diverse genre that seems to know no boundaries? How about having a like-minded, equally talented brother to help mastermind the operation. Just ask The Floozies, the hottest new electronic duo hailing from Lawrence, Kansas. Producer/guitarist Matt Hill and his brother, drummer Mark Hill have been combining… Continue reading The Floozies | Stuntin' | Review
Baba Yaga, the new album from Athens, Georgia’s Futurebirds will be released on April 16 via Fat Possum Records/VL4L. Baba Yaga features 13 songs that, much like the album’s legendary mythical namesake, defy typical categorization. The ambiguity of Futurebirds’ sound comes from their dynamic blend of experimental atmospheric textures, alt-rock tones and laid-back harmonies. Their… Continue reading Futurebirds – New Album "Baba Yaga" Coming 4/16
I’ve said it so many times to so many different people, “go see the Motet”. I tell my jam friends, my womp friends, and even my white rapper friends, “go see the damn Motet”. Anybody that has ever listened to me has been completely blown away. Most people have just never had that much funk… Continue reading The Motet | Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom | 1/19/2013 | Review
Jim James is thrilled to announce his full US tour in support of his forthcoming debut solo album Regions Of Light And Sound Of God, out February 5 on ATO Records. “Hello friends!” says Jim. “I have put together a special band of some of my oldest pals to help bring this album to life… Continue reading Jim James Announces Tour Dates, Stream Full Album Now
One year ago, today, I saw Kung Fu for the first time at Cervantes. They opened for The Motet during their Funk is Dead Halloween reprise. Apropos to their name, Kung Fu took the stage in full black gis and, given that first visual, I really didn’t know what to expect. A few minutes later,… Continue reading Kung Fu | Fox Theatre | 1/23/2013 | Review / Interview
On a mild January Friday night in Boulder, my photographer, Harvdog and I decided to skip the usual CU ragefest and check out Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue performing the “Best Of Winterland” at our local Boulder Theater. Comprised of Jim Allard (Coral Creek Band, American Beauty, One Kind Favor, Shakedown Street) on Bass and… Continue reading Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue | Boulder Theater | Review
Grateful Web’s Evan Marks recently had a chance to catch up with some of the guys from Denver-based, The Motet. The Motet were playing a couple of shows to help celebrate Cervantes‘ 10th Anniversary. The guys talked about their origins, influences, Jam Cruise and some of their favorite Motet shows thus far. GW: Whoever has… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with The Motet
Coming off a huge 2012, the NYC-based rock/fusion band TAUK announces today their first festival dates of 2013: Snoe.down and Floyd Fest. TAUK will play Snoe.down in Killington, VT on March 26th and Floyd Fest in Floyd, VA on July 25th. For updates, visit: www.taukband.com.The 4-piece is finishing up recording their first entirely instrumental full-length album… Continue reading Tauk Joins Lineup for Snoe.down & Floyd Fest 2013
What will you be doing Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at 9 pm? If you live in or near Fayetteville, AR I hope your answer goes something like this: I’LL BE HAVING AN AWESOME TIME AT THE LOTUS SHOW, what about you? Electronic/instrumental/post-rock/neat-o band Lotus will be playing the recently revamped (read: larger) stage at George’s… Continue reading Lotus @ George's Majestic Lounge | Fayetteville, AR | Preview
The OK Social Club release their highly anticipated debut album ‘Nothing in Common’ on 4th February via Platform Records. The release comes after a successful year which included the release of their first three singles ‘The Shape Of Things To Come’, ‘The Late 90’s’ and ‘Gezellig’. They concluded 2012 with a slot at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay… Continue reading The OK Social Club's LP, 'Nothing in Common' Streets 2/4/13
