photo by Dan Ward Humans are complicated creatures. We live in a world full of contradictions, guided by our perceptions and surprised at their fallacies. Enter the concept of music: a language all its own, with rules guided by outcome rather than convention. Just like learning to speak, novice musicians struggle to learn the technical… Continue reading Pennal Johnson Shares a Holiday Gift of Groove and Grace
There should be no debate about Grateful Dead alum Tom Constanten’s bona fides. The band itself treated him as a full-fledged member for a brief time. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Dead alongside Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, et al., and even Wikipedia lists him… Continue reading “We Sort of Threw Spaghetti at the Wall”: An interview with Tom Constanten of the Grateful Dead
Maria Muldaur | photo by Gabriel David Barkin “I’m kind of the Susan Lucci* of the blues.” That’s legendary folk and blues singer Maria Muldaur commenting on her seven Grammy nominations, with nary a win under her belt to date. But that could change on February 1 this year if she pulls out… Continue reading Her Own Little Natural Hippie Mama Self: An Interview With Maria Muldaur
Leftovers stacked high and maybe even a blanket of snow on the Rockies await as the Thanksgiving tradition of Leftover Salmon’s two-night run at the historic Boulder Theater approaches. Jason Carter and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, two of the most respected fiddlers on the planet, will be on hand all weekend as Silas Herman & the Tone… Continue reading Thanksgiving 2025 with Silas Herman & the Tone Unit
Drew Emmitt – photo(s) by moran For Boulder music fans, Thanksgiving weekend means family, friends, and one tradition that’s been going strong for over three decades: Leftover Salmon at the Boulder Theater. The polyethnic Cajun slamgrass pioneers return for two nights—Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, 2025—celebrating their 35th anniversary with a lineup full… Continue reading Leftover Salmon’s 35th Anniversary Thanksgiving Run at Boulder Theater
Celebrate Donna Jean Godchaux’s legacy with Bertha: Grateful Drag, the queer Grateful Dead tribute keeping her spirit alive on stage.
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
