Those familiar with the phenomenal exploratory bands Phil Lesh & Friends, Moonalice, and David Nelson Band are likely familiar with guitar virtuoso Barry Sless. His Pedal Steel guitar has transformed beloved Grateful Dead classics such as “Box of Rain,” “Peggy O,” “Pride of Cucamonga,” and “Cumberland Blues” into full-fledged country-rock bliss that Jerry Garcia is… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Barry Sless
GW: Congrats on the recent sold-out Fox Theatre show — Tell us a little bit about the New Year’s show and your history playing in Colorado. Clay: Our New Year’s Eve show at the Fox served more than one purpose. First, we wanted to showcase some of the new songs we recorded down in Lafayette,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Clay Rose
As another new year rolls in, I can’t say how excited I am to see the Grateful Dead family not only thriving but flourishing. We Deadheads can take pride in having become a borderless, boundless global community where a simple Steal-Your-Face sticker on your pack and a smile will find you a safe haven. And… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with George Porter Jr.
GW: Congrats on the recent sold-out New Year’s show in Boulder – you guys seem to be building up a loyal following in Colorado. Is CO the home base for the Gasoline Lollipops then? How was the show? AP: Just over a year ago I transitioned from full-time drummer for Gasoline Lollipops to focusing on… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Adam Perry
On January 17th, Kathryn Colina will release her debut EP, Recovery, a collection of six songs recorded by the Nashville-based singer following a harrowing car accident, a flirtation with a prescription pill addiction and, ultimately a full recovery from a life-altering event. The six songs were written by Colina and produced by Kevin Leach AKA Sonic Pilot (The… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Kathryn Colina
Theo Katzman reminds me of that kid in my junior high art class that was so charming, interesting and easy to talk to. His music is crazy catchy. His voice is out of this world. He is like the Robin Williams of musical ingénue with vocal characters and complimentary insightful lyrics. When not touring with… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Theo Katzman
Lots of festivals are dropping their line ups for 2020 which has us dreaming of warmer days, oceanside sunsets, and the feel-good music we all love. One of the first big festivals of the year will be Skull & Roses Festival in Ventura, CA, April 2-5, 2020. With Billy and the Kids and Oteil &… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Marcus Rezak
It’s a wonderful life after all… If you want a piece of feel-good to put under the tree this year, look no further than the at your service songwriting duo extraordinaire, Arthur Lee Land and Carol Lee. Commissioned by Laura Levy, Two Rivers is a beautiful piece of musical literature that celebrates the mountain town… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Arthur Lee Land
From Bare Bones is the latest offering from Bucks County’s, burly song-smith, Jeremiah Tall. His second full length LP is indicative of an evolution in sound as his one man band metamorphosed into a fully realized, modern folk, quartet with Jeremiah Tall at the helm. Grateful Web: Tell us a little bit about why you decided to include… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jeremiah Tall
Julia “Girl” Dreyer Brigden has published her memoirs of life as an untethered youth running around the Haight-Ashbury days of the ’60s in San Francisco. Her stories traverse the globe from being born in South Africa to trading for a manufactured ‘around the world’ ticket that got her from Istanbul to Toyko, to Europe and back… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Julia Dreyer Brigden
