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
Few bands have become as synonymous with the American reggae scene as veteran California act Rebelution. From countless nationwide tours, to scores of album releases, to festival performances on the biggest stages from Coachella to Austin City Limits, the group has etched itself into the history of the scene in immeasurable ways. Particularly among their… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Rebelution’s Wes Finley
Embodying the mantra of wearing one’s heart on their sleeve, the members of Bumpin Uglies have been setting poetry to an upbeat melody for close to two decades. As unfiltered and revealing in their personal lives as they are through their lyrics, they pull no punches in telling their life story of growing from a… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Bumpin Uglies 2025
Embodying the mentality of their home in Santa Barbara, alt reggae outfit Cydeways has always championed the ideals of celebrating all the small things around them, while living with a youthful sense of reckless abandon. From the music they produce to their charismatic personas offstage, they remind their fans of the love we all found… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Cydeways
A shining example of building a community through music in an organic way, Massachusetts-born, San Diego-based reggae outfit Dubbest continues to build momentum at every opportunity. Their tenure playing together as artists has spanned across four decades, and the relationships they have built in that time more than reflect this level of familiarity and comfort.… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Dubbest
