The Grateful Web’s Bailey Elise McBride recently had the chance to speak with Jacob Hemphill of DC-based reggae band SOJA while at Wakarusa Music Festival in Ozark, Ark. The two discussed SOJA’s first experience at an American festival, their latest album and why international audiences find SOJA’s music so appealing. GW: First off, how has… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with SOJA's Jacob Hemphill
Grateful Web’s Angela Gattuso recently had an opportunity to speak to Dan Smyers, from the Nashville-based rock duo, Bonaventure. They spoke about the band’s influences, their debut album, Come Hell or High Water, and what would Dave Grohl do. GW: In the short film made to introduce Bonaventure you both talk about having similar ideas… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Nashville Rockers, Bonaventure
Grateful Web recently got the chance to sit down with jazz guitar player Wayne Krantz. We talked about his upcoming summer tour, the sound of his new album, Howie 61, and the relationship between composition and improvisation. GW: So I know you’re getting ready for a summer tour in Europe. What are you and your… Continue reading The Grateful Web Interview with Jazz Guitarist, Wayne Krantz
The Grateful Web just had an opportunity to speak with Joe Lessard, fiddle-player for Fort Collins based ‘newgrass’ act, Head for the Hills. Joe talked with us about Head for the Hills‘ early beginnings at Colorado State University, why Colorado is a mecca for bluegrass and acoustic music, playing with bluegrass legends, and why now… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview w/ Joe Lessard, from Head for the Hills
The Shook Twins sophomore release, Window is full of frolic and romp. The Portland, Oregon, “Quirky Folk Trio” features identical twins Laurie Shook (vocals, banjo, percussion and beatboxing) and Katelyn Shook (vocals, guitar and mandolin), with Kyle Volkman on bass. Released in April 2011, Window redefines Folk with hair-raising harmonies and an eclectic blend of… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with The Shook Twins
In 2012, Josh Klinghoffer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the newest member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers; the youngest artist to ever accept this honor. When long-time RHCP lead guitarist, John Frusciante officially left the band in 2009, touring guitarist Klinghoffer was the obvious replacement and went on… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Josh Klinghoffer
The Grateful Web just had an amazing opportunity to speak to bluegrass legend, Del McCoury. Del talked about his time in the Bill Monroe Bluegrass Boys, the upcoming DelFest in Cumberland, MD, what Del thinks about the current state of the bluegrass scene and things both he & Bill Monroe learned from some of the… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Del McCoury
Former Frank Zappa front-man Napoleon Murphy Brock discusses his beginnings with The Mothers, the musical and vocal dynamics within the group, a legacy kept alive, and real by The GrandMothers of Invention, currently on tour in the United States. GW: This is Dave Papuga with the Grateful Web. Tonight I have the supreme pleasure of… Continue reading The Way It Was Meant to Be: Interview with Napoleon Murphy Brock
It was sometime in the early 90s when I first heard Hot Tuna. One of the older hippie kids in my neighborhood who used to flow me Dead tapes (and weed) said “hey man, you dig Hot Tuna?” I was the furthest thing from hip to what he was saying, and probably replied with something… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Jorma Kaukonen
Grateful Web’s Dylan Muhlberg had an opportunity to talk to Ken Hays, founder of Gathering of the Vibes festival. Ken discussed the impetus for creating Vibes back in 1996, the current status of the jamband scene, why Vibes is such a family friendly fest. and Ken gives a hint on who we can expect from… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Ken Hays
