Grateful Web was born in a basement—well, digitally anyway—in July of 1995, but the idea first sparked in June, driving into New York City from Wyckoff, NJ. Mike and Barney Moran, two wide-eyed, music-loving brothers, hit the bong, turned up the Grateful Dead (specifically March 1st, 1969), and imagined something wild about to happen with… Continue reading 30 Trips Around the Web: Our Grateful Journey
“Fahrenheit 9/11,” Michael Moore’s latest documentary, gives a detailed account of the events leading up to 9/11 and the President’s response. As the movie opens it recounts how Bush literally stole the Presidency, with the help of his brother Jeb Bush, the Governor of Florida, and his friend, Republican Secretary of State Katherine Harris. The… Continue reading "Fahrenheit 9/11" – Was President Bush Asleep at the Helm?
Truly amazing, that is all that really needs to be said about these two! I recently attended the two Phil shows at Red Rocks, and the reuniting show with Bobby in Oklahoma. They left me speechless and wanting more. Of course, being in school, for me all good things come to an end. However, I… Continue reading Phil & Trey | 2004
I just have to agree with the other commentaries on the Trey Anastasio concert at Alpine Valley! Trey and the band were outstanding! I also read that Trey commented that Alpine Valley is “really the best place to play in the world.” Whether Trey said that or not – it is true! I hope everyone… Continue reading Trey at Alpine!
Sad but true…..Phish is on hiatus after touring for 15 years and as of now they have no plan to unite anytime soon. Fortunately, some of the Phishies are still making music – and plenty of it. Anastasio just finished recording a new album with Oysterhead, a new band comprised of Primus bassist Les Claypool… Continue reading Trey Anastasio has no plans to stop touring after Phish
If one considers how Grateful St. Louis is for The Kind, The Shwag and Jake’s Leg, there’s no doubt that this city certainly knows how to honor its Dead. Truckin’ into town are two of the ultimate Dead cover bands. Straight out of the kennel comes RatDog. Led by former Grateful guitarist Bob Weir, the… Continue reading Phil Lesh with RatDog in St. Louis | Review
This a story about my own first mystical experience with the band. I can’t remember exactly what year…82 or 83, I believe. It was Friday the 13th and we were at the Greek Theater in Berkley Cal. It was a gorgeous day…mid 70s and not a cloud in the sky. This was back in the… Continue reading 'Jerry's Rain' | My Mystical Experience with The Dead
