The Grateful Web’s John Schumm talks to Dumpstaphunk guitarist Ian Neville about New Orleans culture and cuisine, his family’s popular musical background, Dumpstaphunk‘s new album, Dirty Word, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the peculiarity that is the NBA’s newest named team, The Pelicans, amongst other things. GW: All right Ian (Neville), you… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Ian Neville
Getting to the heart of Ben Hardesty, and thus The Last Bison, wasn’t difficult. Like their music, Ben is open, honest and founded in truth; the Last Bison’s spirituality and constant drive toward joy echoes in their sound and lyrics. The band stays grounded, but light, as they recite their mantra: Every day is the… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with The Last Bison
Grateful Web recently had an opportunity to speak to guitarist, composer and bandleader, Charlie Hunter. GW: This is Dylan Muhlberg of Grateful Web here with jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter. We’re gonna catch up with him about his influences, his projects and what he’s got going on right now. Thank you so much for joining us… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Charlie Hunter
Few musicians in today’s world are as multi-talented and stand out quite like Michael Travis and Jason Hann. From their roots of The String Cheese Incident to countless side projects and guest appearances, these two drummers and friends are pushing the boundaries of what it means to be true musicians. Recently the duo has been… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with SCI's Jason Hann & Michael Travis
The Grateful Web’s John Schumm chats with Slightly Stoopid co-frontman Miles Doughty about their live DVD filmed at Bob Weir‘s TRI Studios, their new studio/rehearsal space where their most recent album was recorded, the future of online streams and social media, their Summer Tour with Atmosphere, and bold, yet not reckless, predictions for the NBA… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Slightly Stoopid
At the first Wakarusa Music Festival they were invited to, Jeff Austin, mandolin player for Yonder Mountain String Band, says the band was so unknown he was frisked by security because they didn’t believe he was a band. Now playing the tenth Wakarusa Music Festival, the band is in a very different place. Speaking to… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Yonder Mountain @ Wakarusa 2013
Grateful Web caught up with Austin, TX-based Govinda just before he plays at Wakarusa. A master of combining classical music with electronic influences, Govinda discusses his musical passions, what you can expect from him at Wakarusa and his many musical influences. GW: You’ll be at Wakarusa very soon – what can we expect to see… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Govinda
Grateful Web’s Michelle Miesse recently caught up with J Bratlie from Shreveport, LA based Dirtfoot. Dirtfoot, who describes their sounds as: Gypsy Punk Country Grumble Boogie. J Bratlie shared some of Dirtfoot‘s wake up norms, an update on their recent Kickstarter campaign, life on the road and plans for their 7th appearance at this year’s… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Dirtfoot
This is Dylan Muhlberg of Grateful Web here with Matt Butler who is best known as the pioneer and creator of the groundbreaking project Everyone Orchestra. This project brings together musicians from various different bands and musical backgrounds and through Butler as conductor they create on-the-spot improvised concert experiences through the help of audience participation… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Everyone Orchestra's Matt Butler
This is Dylan Muhlberg of Grateful Web here with legendary organ and piano man Melvin Seals. Melvin has been a strong presence in American Rock and Soul music for well over thirty years. He was tapped by Jerry Garcia to join his band in 1980 and remained a member for the rest of the band’s… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Melvin Seals | March 29th, 2013
