I had the privilege of sitting down with Erika, Rachel and Chloe Tietjen from the T Sisters (tsisters.com) for a short interview before their set at the Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, CO. The “sassy sister folk” these ladies produce (with upright bassist Steve Height and mandolinist/guitar player Andrew Allen Fahlander) is crisp, and I… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with the T Sisters
For The String Cheese Incident‘s Michael Kang, another fall tour is on the horizon and things are looking brighter than ever for the nearly 20-year veteran. After all, the eclectic six-piece jam band just finished up yet another action-packed stretch filled with headlining spots at some of the summer’s biggest festivals, a spectacular three-night Red… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Michael Kang
This is Dylan Muhlberg of Grateful Web. I am joined by veteran photographer, author, and anthropologist Jay Blakesberg, His presence has been pivotal in American rock music scene since 1980s, particularly rooted in the Grateful Dead community. His iconic photography is regularly featured through publications like Relix, Rolling Stone, and Guitar Player. He is granted… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jay Blakesberg
In anticipation of TAUK‘s upcoming shows, Grateful Web picked the brain of keyboard magician, Alric “A.C.” Carter. Grateful Web: Hi Alric, Thanks for taking some time to talk with me. I really appreciate it. GW: First off you just dropped a new live album on 1320 records titled “HEADROOM.” Can you talk a little bit… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Alric Carter
Leftover Salmon doesn’t have a lot of troubles. They’re a strong, long-lasting band that knows what it is to be professional, traveling musicians. Playing in Eureka Springs, Ark. during Hillberry 2, Leftover Salmon will surely bring the bluegrass…and the funk, and the Cajun, and the vast talent that’s been building over the last 26 years,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Andy Thorn
“The Ballad of Black Bart” inspired by an Oregon outlaw on Blue Lotus latest album Across The Canyon. Blue Lotus singer and songwriter Brandelyn Rose chats with Grateful Web on this release, while in tour in Colorado. GW: How is Denver treating you? Brandelyn: It’s good. It’s my first time here. We don’t know… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Blue Lotus
Childhood friends and bandmates of Brothers Gow are increasing their tour dates and broadening their live show reach. Amid the bands busy schedule, Brothers Gow finds time to support their foundation which provides musical instruments to surrounding grade schools in the local San Diego school district. Kyle Merrill and Ethan Wade of Brothers Gow talks… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Brothers Gow
Over the Riot Fest Denver 2015 weekend I had the opportunity to meet with cult mystery and alien overlords GWAR. A 30 year touring satirical metal band famous for depraved costumes, wild onstage performance art and gallons of fake blood sprayed from severed heads, babies asses and slayed celebrity puppets. In full costume and character… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Gwar
Grateful Web was humbled and honored to have an extended conversation with jazz-fusion guitarist and bandleader John McLaughlin. He began recording and composing groundbreaking music in the 1960s before joining forces with Miles Davis on his landmark albums “In A Silent Way” and “Bitches Brew”. His band Mahavishnu Orchestra was the fundamental jazz-fusion originator. His… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview w John McLaughlin
Many thoughts come to mind when one hears the phrase ‘Elephant Revival.’ For some, it’s a completely abstract concept. For others, the name rings true – although the many truths Elephant Revival listeners happen upon through their music are many, there’s a connection we all feel written within each song Elephant Revival brings to the… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Bonnie Paine
