Spafford, the improvisational musical wizards from down Phoenix way, swept through Marin County, California, on their latest tour, touching down for a weekend of songs and jamming at Terrapin Crossroads. Impress and conquer they did on night two, Sunday, March 4, with two powerful sets of instrumental ruminations and progressions that within five minutes ignited… Continue reading Spafford | Terrapin Crossroads | 3/4/18
Something really remarkable happened at the Fare Thee Well shows in 2015. Instead of being a goodbye, it was a re-ignition, a passing of the torch in some ways. Although Jerry was always quick to point out that it was Dead Heads who created themselves, the phenomenon of Dead Head-ism was focused on the band… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Roger McNamee, Marcus Rezak, & David Gans
Folk-rooted Oregon rockers Fruition have never been ones to shy away from change. What started as an Americana, singer/songwriter project has evolved into a psychedelic grassroots extravaganza, twisting live elements of rock n’ roll and delta-blues into their already well-crafted core sound. The band’s fifth studio album, Watching It All Fall Apart, is an expression… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jay Cobb Anderson
Some years back, Grateful Web’s Dylan Muhlberg spoke with celebrated Jazz Fusion drummer Billy Cobham in the midst of a long-running 40th-anniversary celebratory tour of his groundbreaking debut album Spectrum (1973). Put simply, Cobham alongside contemporaries such as the late Tony Williams, changed drumming in jazz from then on. He’s immortalized in jazz history as… Continue reading Billy Cobham Chats About His Crosswinds Project
Mike Mizwinksi, popularly known as “Miz,” established himself as a guitar and songwriting talent in the mid-2000s paid his dues in the festival scene and elsewhere. His acoustic and electric guitar talents combined with strong vocals establish a devoted fan base, but Mike was destined for a more introspective musical evolution. His new album A… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Mike Mizwinksi
Occasionally a flower rises up out of the garden of humanity that stands alone in its beauty and inspiration. In this case, it does so in the form of the Barton Hills Choir out of Austin, Texas. Headed by elementary school choir director, Gavin Tabone, BHC made their big splash onto the music scene through… Continue reading INSPIRATION MOVE ME BRIGHTLY
ZZ Ward is a dynamic blues aficionado, embarking on her first solo tour since 2015 this winter. With professional studio work under her belt, she is about to explode onto the stage. The title track off the album, The Storm, really highlights her incredible voice. With a smooth, soulful song she can keep it scratchy… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with ZZ Ward
An ever-changing visionary, Matisyahu has mastered the art of blending reggae, funk, hip-hop, and soul into a one-of-a-kind artistic experience. Currently touring in support of his 6th studio album Undercurrent, Matisyahu has brought his friend’s Common Kings and Orphan along for the ride on the second leg of the Broken Crowns Tour. The Grammy-nominated artist… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Matisyahu
Disreputable Few is four-session players with unique musical voice and distinct backgrounds coming together to play psychedelic blues-rock of its own spirit. In conversation with guitarist/vocalist Mark Tremaglia and bassist/vocalist Paul Ill, it was fascinating to discover the breadth of influence behind this music, truly inspired by some of the greatest greats from the Allman… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Disreputable Few
David Gans, host of the nationally syndicated Grateful Dead Hour, sat down with Grateful Dead on the Furthur Bus to discuss his roots in tape trading, the history of the GD Hour, his new book “This Is All a Dream We Dreamed: An Oral History of the Grateful Dead”, jamband counter-culture and a humorous acid… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with David Gans on Furthur
