Unfolding its surprises as it progresses, Umphrey’s McGee has always been a creative conglomerate designed to peel back the layers of musical expression and re-define the realm of artistic possibilities. At the core of that lies one Ryan Stasik, a father figure and family man by day; a hard-slapping, trailblazing pioneer of a bassist by… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Ryan Stasik
Grateful Web recently had the honor of speaking with Bill Payne about the upcoming milestone of 50 years of Little Feat in 2019. Payne’s depth as an artist goes much farther than Little Feat’s founding pianist, co-songwriter and vocalist. A photographer, poet, one of the hardest working and best damn American rock musicians since the… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Bill Payne
The young Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet has been making a splash in the music world over the last few years after extensive festival appearances across the nation and around the world. But the band is on the verge of becoming a household name bolstered by their new album “Anthem Of The Peaceful Army”… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Danny Wagner
What do the Hawaiian Islands, white knights, and tin foil hats have in common? Individually, they are immediately something to be curious about. In combination, they represent the boundless imagination and artistry of eclectic musical legend, Todd Rundgren. Rundgren himself is an individual whose life is something to be curious about. Thankfully, he recently released… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Todd Rundgren
The difference between the songs we feel, as opposed to those we simply hear, is what lies in between. You can’t help but feel “Edge of Light,” a new studio album by former lead guitarist for Genesis, Steve Hackett. The album, to be released January 25, 2019, takes the listener on a musical journey… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Steve Hackett
Longtime favorite of Grateful Web, Steven Graves plays his own style of rock and soul in venues across the West Coast and Mountain States. He’s a guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader who’s always followed his gut instincts when it comes to bringing together a great song. Without leaning heavily on covers, and humble enough to bring… Continue reading Steven Graves Talks 'How Long'
Many of the world’s visionaries started small, whether it be a simple idea in the basement of their childhood home, or in their local community kicking around ideas with friends and family. The truth is, creating something truly ground-breaking usually begins organically, with the creator not intending to create what it becomes. Particle is just… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Steve Molitz
Keller Williams is a stand-alone kind of guy. With looping as his signature musical move, he has been in and out of loops ranging from gospel to funk bluegrass to now instrumental? It’s true. The new Keller Williams album, SANS, hits the stores on Oct. 19th. Grateful Web had a chance to chat with him… Continue reading Keller Williams Talks 'Sans'
The Guess Who has a rich catalog of hits spanning from the summer of love, 1969 up until today. Who could forget the ripping song American Woman? Or the tender ballad These Eyes? Along with founding member Gary Peterson on the drums, the band includes D# on lead vocals & guitar, Will E. on guitar… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Rudy Sarzo
The Lil Smokies are like the little engine that could. They keep chugging along creating a new landscape for themselves at each bend in the road. After critical acclaim including winning both the Northwest String Summit and Telluride’s band contests, they also received the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Momentum Band of the Year in 2016.… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Andy Dunnigan
