In James McMurtry’s latest album, The Horses and the Hounds, the acclaimed songwriter backs personal narratives with an elegant, yet no-bullshit approach. McMurtry recorded the album with legendary producer Ross Hogarth (Ozzy Osbourne, John Fogerty, Van Halen, Keb’ Mo’) at Jackson Browne’s Groove Masters Studio in Santa Monica, California, a world class studio that has… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with James McMurtry
This past weekend, LA by-way-of NY artist, Shira Elias, formerly of Turkuaz, sat down with Grateful Web to discuss her newly released single “Earth Sun” from sophomore companion EP Services, as well as her upcoming debut as a solo performer. The production of Services was a collaboration between Shira and husband/producer MEGA, and is scheduled… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Shira Elias
Railroad Earth will be celebrating New Year’s Eve in Chicago at the Vic Theatre for a two-night bluegrass extravaganza, featuring the legendary Peter Rowan. Friday night’s show is a tribute to Peter Rowan’s former outfit, Old & In The Way. The party kicks off at 8:00 on both nights. | Get tickets here: 12/30/22 |… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with John Skehan
Peter Rowan will share the stage with Railroad Earth on New Year’s Eve at the Vic Theatre in Chicago and Grateful Web was thrilled to have a chance to talk to Peter leading up to the shows… DEC 30TH @ 8:00PM Chicago (The Vic Theatre) https://www.axs.com/events/450778/railroad-earth-tickets?skin=thevic&skin=thevic DEC 31ST @ 8:00PM Chicago (The Vic Theatre) https://www.axs.com/events/450858/railroad-earth-tickets?skin=thevic&skin=thevic… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Peter Rowan
Musketeer Gripweed was the name of a character played by John Lennon in the 1967 British comedy film titled “How I Won The War.” The name is unique and memorable and that is what the band has portrayed with their music since their beginning in 2005. The line-up consists of Jason Downing on vocals, guitar… Continue reading Musketeer Gripweed | Aggie Theatre | 11/5/22
Sicard Hollow is one of the most exciting new artists on the scene today. Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, the jam-inspired bluegrass outfit has been making waves with their innovative take on the timeless bluegrass tradition, mixing the members’ various backgrounds in electronic music, rock, and all points in between, creating a new sound that’s unique… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Sicard Hollow
There’s a lot of David Bowie suddenly in the air again this year, roughly coinciding with the 75th birthday of the famed genre-fluid singer/songwriter/showman. Earlier this year, there was the Bowie extended-musical-family production – dubbed the Bowie Celebration – featuring former DB sidemen, such as Mike Garson, Gerry Leonard and Carmine Rojas, just to name a… Continue reading Guitarist Adrian Belew Sets the Stage for the 2022 ‘Celebrating David Bowie’ Tour
At this point, the Grateful Dead family of musicians has become so large that it’s easy to miss many of its component parts. So many of the fabulous artists that make up the backdrop of our glorious musical bloom get overlooked by the simple adage, “So much good music, so little time.” Yet despite what… Continue reading Bob Weir Joins Phil Salazar & The Kin Folk For New Shady Grove Video
It started with a bulletin board. The year is 2009, and brothers Dusty and Brando Rich are tired of purchasing tickets to see their favorite bands (mainly Phish) for triple the value due to scalping. The pair decided to pack a bulletin board on summer tour, popping up in parking lots for fans to post… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with CashorTrade's Brando Rich
Rising Appalachia has certainly put their mark on Appalachian Folk Music. They have curated these traditional folk roots with other musical cultures that span the globe. Their ambitious creativity, exceptional musical craftsmanship, and highly independent personalities has yielded them world wide appeal and massive respect in the music industry. They march to the beat of… Continue reading Rising Appalachia + Big Richard | New Belgium Brewing | 9/1/22
