Big Easy septet, The Revivalists blend soulful, syncopated rock and earnest songwriting with their energetic live performances. After monster sets at Hangout, Governor’s Ball, Mountain Jam, High Sierra and multiple sets at Bonnaroo, The Revivalists are now in the midst of their summer festival tour.Incessantly on tour in support of their Ben Ellman (Galactic, Trombone… Continue reading Catch The Revivalists @ Gathering Of The Vibes on Friday, July 26
We’re excited to officially welcome aboard Scott Tipping on acoustic guitar and Drew Littell on drums as the newest members of Cornmeal. Both Scott and Drew have performed a handful of shows with the band over the last year and have proved to be the perfect fit for the future of Cornmeal.Scott Tipping has been… Continue reading Cornmeal announces new members and future plans
John Moen – drummer and harmony right-hand for the Decemberists, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks, Elliott Smith, and Robert Pollard’s Boston Spaceships, as well as the former front man of Portland’s legendary Maroons – has released his second album of gorgeously crafted pop-rock tunes, Revise Your Maps, under the name Perhapst on Jealous Butcher Records.Recorded and produced by Jonathan… Continue reading The Decemberists' John Moen releases LP under moniker Perhapst
Concord Music Group will release the two-CD Sarah Vaughan set Sophisticated Lady: The Duke Ellington Songbook Collection on August 20, 2013. Featuring six previously unreleased tracks and new liner notes, the compilation celebrates the 40th anniversary of Pablo Records, the jazz label founded by Norman Granz in 1973.The story of Pablo Records is a story… Continue reading Concord Music Group Releases Sarah Vaughan's Sophisticated Lady
WHAT ! ? ! ? Jerry Garcia has been dead for pushing twenty years now and in the meantime, Warren Haynes chose to boldly step into the psychedelic frying pan of being guitarist with The Dead, Phil and Friends, The Phil Lesh Quintet and the Allman Brothers (Not to even mention his efforts with Gov’t… Continue reading Warren Haynes & North Carolina Symphony Tribute to Jerry Garcia
Carline Ray, one of the great jazz pioneers, an activist in women’s rights, a performer and educator, and an active member of Saint Peter’s Church, died at Isabella House in Manhattan on July 18, 2013. She was 88 years old.Carline is survived by her daughter, Catherine Russell, also a great musician, her sister Irma Sloan,… Continue reading Jazz Pioneer Carline Ray Passes at 88
Nice work fellows! For those unaware of Town Mountain, expect the excellent playing of the banjo, fiddle, upright bass, guitar and mandolin along with the rich vocals on Town Mountain’s album, Leave The Bottle, to grab your ears and spirit immediately. From pulling off the New Grass practice of taking pop songs and putting a… Continue reading Town Mountain | Leave The Bottle | New Music Review
Shoe Fest 2013 will be headlined by Chicago’s own Cornmeal. The lineup also features The Drew Emmitt Band of Leftover Salmon, Floodwood with Al Schnier and Vinnie Amico of moe. and Artist at Large Allie Kral. Shoe Fest is in its 3rd year and it will take place on September 6-8, 2013 at Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see… Continue reading Shoe Fest 2013 adds Cornmeal, Drew Emmitt Band and Floodwood
Grateful Web had an oppturnity to speak with San Francisco based theatrical music ensemble, Rosin Coven at this year’s Electric Forest Festival. Founding member Carrie Katz and her husband Justin Katz spoke about their extremely busy EFF (9 sets in 4 days), Edwardian Ball Roadshow, and their story behind “Make Martinis Not War.” GW: Were… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Rosin Coven
Kyle Hollingsworth: For me, recently I made a juniper IPA. I had a basic sense of what I was going to do but I was able to improvise on top of that and jump into that creativity. Being in that moment and trying to take a leap of faith. Like if you’re in a jam… Continue reading Bell's Presents: Kyle Hollingsworth's Brewru Experience
