The Grateful Web was fortunate enough to have a chance to speak to Ian Anderson, singer and songwriter for the legendary band, Jethro Tull. We’re incredibly flattered Ian spent some of his time with us as he prepares for a summer tour on the east coast of the United States. GW: Hi, Mr.Anderson? Ian Anderson:… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Ian Anderson
When small coffee house performances come to memory, a picture develops within the mind’s a eye that often seems to call up images of a simple set with acoustic guitar, wooden bar stools, a soft pool of light, and the gentle murmuring of an audience. Such a setting would fit well the music of English… Continue reading Bobby Long Gives Revival to Dull Night at the Fox
In most cases, being called dense is not something to be taken lightly and is certainly a far cry from what most would like to hear about themselves. When it comes to music though, and in particular that crafted by Here We Go Magic, being called dense may very well be one of the best… Continue reading Here We Go Magic, A Reinvigoration Of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound
Night Owls Rejoice! EOTO plays 2 nights at the Fox in Boulder. “Go like this when the bass drops… (Arms outstretched, bouncing like your holding a medium to large sized exercise ball). It’s that moment that the crowd unites and the beat is supreme. It’s just got that bass.” –Jason Hann, EOTO It seems that… Continue reading It's that moment that the crowd unites and the beat is supreme..
Martin Sexton will be playing with the Ryan Montbleau band, his band, for a string of dates beginning today, 4/15/10 until Bonnaroo Music Festival June 10th down in Manchester, TN. After Bonnaroo, he’ll be joining forces with the Dave Matthews Band until he winds down his tour at the end of summer. What can you… Continue reading Around the world with Martin Sexton…
Amid the recent and exciting “Shakedowns” amongst the currently touring Grateful Dead threaded projects, I had the good fortune of swapping some very interesting and eloquent emails with my friend Jeff Mattson. After years at the helm of The Zen Tricksters, a stint with Phil Lesh and Friends, a terrific and on-going run with Donna… Continue reading Jeff Mattson: Grateful Troubadour
Grateful Web recently sat down for an interview with band members Gary Green and Kerry Minnear of the band Gentle Giant from November 10th, 2009. GW: Hi, it is Tuesday, November 10th, 2009, 2pmish, Mountain Time, I’m Barney Moran of the Grateful Web, here with Gary Green who played among other things, Guitar, mandolin, vocals,… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Gentle Giant
The last two years for percussionist Jason Hann have been a roller coaster of musical endeavors. His main project, the wildly popular String Cheese Incident, decided it was time to take an extended hiatus from performing due to some artistic conflicts within the group. From the break, Hann and fellow Cheese drummer Michael Travis formed a dynamic… Continue reading Jason Hann: Balancing the Yin & Yang
In the burgeoning jamband era of the 1990s, one band from Minnesota set out to take the world by storm. This of course is the Big Wu, one of the more unsung heroes of the jam scene who have arguably displayed some of the best songwriting to come out of rock in the last 15… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with The Big Wu
The Grateful Web’s Nancy Levine recently had an opportunity to speak to Billy Kreutzmann, drummer for the Grateful Dead about playing again as ‘The Dead,’ his love for ocean and sea mammal protection, and what profession Billy would like to attempt were he not playing music… GW: How has the tour gone? BK: It’s been… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Billy Kreutzmann
