In the burgeoning jamband era of the 1990s, one band from Minnesota set out to take the world by storm. This of course is the Big Wu, one of the more unsung heroes of the jam scene who have arguably displayed some of the best songwriting to come out of rock in the last 15… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with The Big Wu
The Grateful Web’s Nancy Levine recently had an opportunity to speak to Billy Kreutzmann, drummer for the Grateful Dead about playing again as ‘The Dead,’ his love for ocean and sea mammal protection, and what profession Billy would like to attempt were he not playing music… GW: How has the tour gone? BK: It’s been… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Billy Kreutzmann
They weren’t the biggest band back in the late 60’s and 70’s, yet Grand Funk Railroad did meet their prime with top singles such as “We’re an American Band” and “I’m Your Captain/Closer to Home.” Forty years later the band still comes through town on the occasional tour, but as Saturday’s concert at Elitch Gardens… Continue reading Grand Funk Railroad Running Out of Track but Continue to Rock Summer Family Fun
September on the West Coast not only marks the time of year University of California, Santa Barbara rolls back into session, it also heralds the return of the WEST BEACH MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL. Event producers Twiin Productions have announced that one of America’s only beach festivals will return for its third year Friday, September… Continue reading 3rd Annual West Beach & Music Arts Fest
There is no better way to celebrate the country’s independence and the spirit of Colorado than a day of fun and festivities in the Colorado Rockies. For the first time ever, music, parade, food and fireworks will meet in a family environment at the Peak to Peak Music Festival in Nederland, CO, on the Fourth… Continue reading Announcing the Peak to Peak Music Festival
Fans that did not score tickets to Phish at Red Rocks Amphitheatre should worry not; there just happens to be a four-day camping and music festival a few short miles away on a private ranch. For those that did score tickets, The Phamily Reunion Festival offers what Red Rocks cannot: camping and a safe ride… Continue reading Phamily Reunion: Special Event to Coincide with Phish at Red Rocks