The Lee Boys are the finest “sacred steel” ensembles I’ve ever had the pleasure to see. Within just a few notes, I and everyone I was with for the evening knew The Lee Boys had something special happening. The band members include three brothers, Alvin Lee , Derrick Lee and Keith Lee. They are joined… Continue reading Gov't Mule & The Lee Boys | The National | 10/22/12 | Review
Hailed as one of the most innovative and respected musicians in his field for over 40 years, banjo master Tony Trischka has been awarded a $50,000 USA Fellowship grant from United States Artists. Every year, United States Artists invites leaders in nearly every artistic discipline to submit names of artists they believe show extraordinary talent… Continue reading Tony Trischka's 'Territory' Announce New Dates
Grateful Web recently had the opportunity to speak to Yoko Ono, legendary philanthropist, artist, author, peace activist and wife to Rock-n-roll icon John Lennon. Yoko told us a little about her new release, OnoMIX, the ongoing appeal of electronic music, and just ‘making good music.’ GW: ONOMIX collects a great amount of remixes over your… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Yoko Ono
For the past few years, one of the best-kept secrets of the Bay Area music scene was a David Grisman Bluegrass Experience show. With lines stretching for blocks, it would be standing room only to hear this amazing band. Now at last, everyone can hear David Grisman and his stellar group of Bay Area bluegrass… Continue reading David Grisman with the Shook Twins opening on New Years Eve
Fresh off their Colorado Front Range Tour, Eric Lambert & Friends will make a short stop at home in Chicago before packing up again and heading east to Asheville, NC to play their final shows of 2012. ELF debuts at the Emerald Lounge on Friday, December 28 with support from Dana & Susan Robinson, and Dark Water… Continue reading Eric Lambert & Friends Finish the Year in Asheville, NC
Nine years ago, I lived every pop-punker’s dream. I was on my way into my first New Found Glory concert and one of their crew members stopped my cousin, asking her if we wanted to go onstage with the band. We did, of course, and watched NFG perform from bleachers on the stage, in front… Continue reading New Found Glory | Sticks and Stones 10th Anniversary | Review
“I Just Come Here For The Music” from country music legend Don Williams and featuring Alison Krauss was nominated for a GRAMMY last night in the Best Country Duo/Group Category. Awards will be given out at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 10th, 2013. “I Just Come… Continue reading Don Williams Garners Grammy Nomination
Following a sold-out tour of select US cities this fall, British four-piece Django Django will return stateside for a coast-to-coast tour in support of their self-titled, debut album, out now on Ribbon Music. The band will make first time appearances in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Boston, Portland amongst many others. Catch Django Django this spring and witness… Continue reading Django Django Announce 2013 Spring Tour
The only time I ever saw Bill Staines live was several years ago in East Grand Forks, MN. I was eager for him to sing his (for me) signature song, “Roseville Fair.” It was a song my husband at the time had made into his own, creating a tender arrangement of this most romantic song… Continue reading Bill Staines Soars in New Album, 'Beneath Some Lucky Star'
San Francisco Bay Area-based singer/songwriters Marty Atkinson and Katy Boyd have joined forces to form Blue Cactus Choir and will release their debut album, Once in a Bluegrass Moon, January 15 on Porgy Records. Beautifully recorded by Thom Jutz (Nanci Griffith) at his studio in Nashville, the new CD was produced by Jutz, Atkinson and… Continue reading Marty Atkinson & Katy Boyd Join to Form Blue Cactus Choir
