Uphill Highway drops on November 7 Hot Buttered Rum (HBR) drops their new studio album Uphill Highway on November 7. After more than twenty years together, the San Francisco Bay Area ensemble continues to explore the expansive domain of their self-described “West Coast Americana / high-altitude bluegrass / indie folk” genre with a collection of… Continue reading Need a Lift? Take the “Uphill Highway” with Hot Buttered Rum
Grateful Web spoke with the members of Good Trees River Band (GTRB) – Evan (drums/vocals), Danny Circharo (guitar), Gavin (percussion/vocals), and Ned (bass) – for an in-depth chat about their latest releases, creative journey, and what’s next. With roots in psych/progressive southern rock, the band is gearing up for a series of singles and their… Continue reading GTRB’s Blowin’ Smoke Blends Road Grit and Soul (Interview)
Andy Falco and Travis Book — guitarist and bassist of the Grammy-winning Infamous Stringdusters — are stepping out as a duo to celebrate the music of Jerry Garcia. This stripped-down project gives fans a rare chance to hear Garcia’s songs in their most intimate form, guided by two players who know how to balance tradition… Continue reading Falco & Book Play Garcia: Duo Tribute Hits 10 Mile Music Hall and Fox Theatre in October
We all wrestle with life. From a minor inconvenience to heartbreaking tragedy, we all feel disconnected at times from the rest of humanity. Music soothes the pain as we are brought together with others who have dealt with similar issues and realize we are all one tribe. Broken Robots has released a new CD with… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Broken Robots
There is a rare honesty about the way 30-year-old Daniel Donato talks about his music. It’s much deeper than just guitar licks and stories from the road. He speaks with a deep philosophical understanding of humility, connection, and faith—an old soul trapped in a young man’s body. As Donato prepares to release his fourth studio… Continue reading Riding the Cosmic Train: Daniel Donato Opens Up About New Album ‘Horizons’
Grateful Web is proud to publish an exclusive interview with journalist and author Brian Anderson, conducted by Meagan Panici of Chicago’s legendary freeform station 88.3 FM The Wizard. In Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection, Anderson treats the Wall of Sound not as mere equipment but… Continue reading Beastly Fidelity: How the Grateful Dead Broke—and Perfected—the Wall of Sound
This is the second of two articles about Dennis McNally‘s new book The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties. The first article, a review of the book, can be found at https://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/last-great-dream-dennis-mcnally-review. The Last Great Dream (Grand Central Publishing, 2025) might be Dennis McNally’s last great book – if only… Continue reading The Last Great Dream by Dennis McNally: An Interview
One of Monterey Bay’s most eccentric and stimulating local projects, eight-piece reggae fusion ensemble Sensory Tribe has been treating their creative process like a family affair since forming almost a decade ago. Their unique worldly sound onstage juxtaposed with a relentless commitment to their work and a level of determination to promote their movement in… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Sensory Tribe
Representing the islands of Orange County, as they so playfully put it, powerhouse reggae act Common Kings has grown from humble beginnings to the biggest stages in the world, becoming one of the most recognizable Polynesian acts in recent memory. Defined by their high energy and community values both on and off the stage,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Common Kings 2025
Formerly of Sublime, Bay Area alt-reggae powerhouse Rome Ramirez has a unique ability to capture the attention of a room beyond the weight of his star power. With an electric charisma and an ability to take a calm and philosophical approach to navigating the world around him, he continues to inspire fans across the globe.… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Rome Ramirez
