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Interview: Jerry Shirley Preps “The Humble Pie Legacy – 50 Years of Smokin’” Tour

Interview: Jerry Shirley Preps “The Humble Pie Legacy – 50 Years of Smokin’” Tour

The classic late-‘60s blues-rock band Humble Pie held their first rehearsal – back in mid-January 1969 – at the family home of their then-newly-recruited, 17-year-old drummer Jerry Shirley. The four shaggy-headed musicians – three of whom had to sneak into the neighborhood and house in disguise, due to their local celebrity – squeezed their amps… Continue reading Interview: Jerry Shirley Preps “The Humble Pie Legacy – 50 Years of Smokin’” Tour

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Ladies on the Lineup: Women We Can’t Wait to See at Unison Festival 2023 With exclusive interviews with Marya Stark, Kayla Diana and Sheena Medicina

Ladies on the Lineup: Women We Can’t Wait to See at Unison Festival 2023 With exclusive interviews with Marya Stark, Kayla Diana and Sheena Medicina

We are now less than a month from dawning on the desert for Unison Festival 2023. This intentional arts gathering is held at Tico Time Resort near Durango, CO from September 7-10, 2023.  The festival experience includes music, art, yoga, ecstatic dance, swimming, workshops, and a sacred fire held through the weekend. As we prepare… Continue reading Ladies on the Lineup: Women We Can’t Wait to See at Unison Festival 2023 With exclusive interviews with Marya Stark, Kayla Diana and Sheena Medicina

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Grateful Web Interview: John Lodge of The Moody Blues

Grateful Web Interview: John Lodge of The Moody Blues

  When I was back there in ‘seminary school’ in the late ‘60s – actually a third-rate parochial school in Cincinnati but definitely the same kind of spineless swine and cemented minds running the joint, I began seeking my mental oasis in the psychedelic and progressive rock of ‘underground’ FM radio. (My lifelong fascination, as… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview: John Lodge of The Moody Blues

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Grateful Web Interview with Adam Deitch

Grateful Web Interview with Adam Deitch

Fresh off the pulsating conclusion of their summer tour alongside reggae luminaries Steel Pulse, the dynamic funk ensemble Lettuce takes a moment to reflect and share insights in an exclusive interview with Grateful Web. Held in the backdrop of Cincinnati’s PNC Pavilion, we catch up with the band’s acclaimed drummer, Adam Deitch, whose riveting prowess… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Adam Deitch

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Highlights of High Vibe Fest 2023: Looking Back on the Magic with Exclusive Interviews from Equanimous, Ruby Chase and Mikey Pauker

Highlights of High Vibe Fest 2023: Looking Back on the Magic with Exclusive Interviews from Equanimous, Ruby Chase and Mikey Pauker

Looking back on last month’s High Vibe Fest, we can’t help feeling the ripples of inspiration and awe. The festival took place from May 4th-8th 2023 and featured an incredible lineup of conscious musicians, inspiring workshop presenters and stellar performance acts. A main philosophy of the gathering is that High Vibe is a sober festival,… Continue reading Highlights of High Vibe Fest 2023: Looking Back on the Magic with Exclusive Interviews from Equanimous, Ruby Chase and Mikey Pauker

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Grateful Web Interview: Jorma Kaukonen Sets Sights on Final Electric Hot Tuna Tour

Grateful Web Interview: Jorma Kaukonen Sets Sights on Final Electric Hot Tuna Tour

Even by his usually busy standards, 2023 looks to be a pretty chunky year for the pioneering West Coast rock guitarist Jorma Kaukonen. Usually, he and his stellar faculty of musical masters are holding a full schedule of workshops by now at the music camp, Fur Peace Ranch, which he runs with his wife Vanessa… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview: Jorma Kaukonen Sets Sights on Final Electric Hot Tuna Tour

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Grateful Web Interview with Mihali Savoulidis – 2023

Grateful Web Interview with Mihali Savoulidis – 2023

In a twist that we’re sure will surprise nobody, we at Grateful Web are big fans of the tenured history of jam bands. From those who lit the flame to the bands that keep our culture alive, their stories are a part of all of us. Grateful Web got the chance to sit down with… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Mihali Savoulidis – 2023

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Grateful Web Interview with Cory Wong – 2023

Grateful Web Interview with Cory Wong – 2023

Known for his vibrant and high-energy live performances, Cory Wong has risen to prominence within the jam community – incorporating elements of jazz, R&B and funk alongside an all-star band to produce a high-octane, thrilling concert experience for the masses. Most recently, these stunning, melodic features were captured on the “Power Trip Station Tour (East… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Cory Wong – 2023

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Grateful Web Interview with Jared Watson of Dirty Heads

Grateful Web Interview with Jared Watson of Dirty Heads

In covering Monterey’s Cali Roots for so many years, Grateful Web has had the opportunity to meet many artists whose names have shined brightly on the lineup, but in this time, the SoCal powerhouse Dirty Heads have found a way to weave themselves into the very fabric of the modern reggae movement itself. Grateful Web… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jared Watson of Dirty Heads

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Grateful Web Interview with Allie Crow Buckley

Grateful Web Interview with Allie Crow Buckley

Allie Crow Buckley, the Los Angeles and London-based singer-songwriter, is ready to transport listeners to a world where reality and imagination intertwine with her highly anticipated sophomore album, Utopian Fantasy. Crafted within the prestigious confines of London’s renowned 4AD Studio and skillfully mastered at Abbey Road, this musical endeavor provided her with the opportunity to… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Allie Crow Buckley

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