Colorful, charismatic, and often found concocting his next blissful beer creation, keyboardist Kyle Hollingsworth has been hard at work. At the same time his band, The String Cheese Incident, takes some well-deserved time off from their relentlessly busy touring schedule. Over the years, Kyle has established himself as one of the premier keyboard connoisseurs within… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Kyle Hollingsworth – 2020
Dead Floyd is a four-piece band based out of Fort Collins Colorado. They formed in 2009 and have been delighting audiences everywhere they perform. They have very successfully combined the music of the Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd into a sound and light extravaganza. The highly talented and diverse musicianship in this band enables them… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Stu Crair
Vince Herman came from a musical family, inspired by his grandfather that would sing on holidays when he had a drink or two. He began guitar lessons in the third grade from a local accordion player in a polka band. By the time he reached high school, he had found bluegrass while sipping moonshine and… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Vince Herman – 2020
Karina Rykman is one of those bass players that can fit into any musical scenario. With her infectious smile and general upbeat way about her, she brings life into every project she is a part of. Whether it be the trio of Marco Benevento or her own, Karina Rykman Experiment, you know the energy will… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Karina Rykman
Molly Tuttle began her musical journey as a kid growing up in the Bay Area of California. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, she is transforming the roots of Americana into a sound uniquely her own. IMBA named her guitarist of the year 2017 and in 2018. The Americana Music Association named her… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Molly Tuttle
Tom Hamilton keeps very busy between Ghost Light, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, American Babies, Electron, and the rare but most coveted Billy & The Kids appearance. There is something to be said about musicians that are just really good guys. What that is, I’m not entirely sure but when it comes to women in music,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Tom Hamilton – 2020
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
