The evening sky is pink and orange as I arrive at The Rage in downtown Niles, Michigan. Tonight is special—local band The Erly is launching their latest album, Salem Lights. The building, part of the historic district downtown, was originally a drug store. Now, it’s an events center and restaurant, with a bar from the… Continue reading A new approach leads to organic growth for The Erly on Salem Lights
When we last spoke with Molly Tuttle, she was on a different journey. It was January 2020, and she had just released her first full-length album, When You’re Ready, as a solo artist. A lot has changed since then! Now, Molly is leading a band—Golden Highway—and creating music in an entirely new collaborative environment. Our… Continue reading Gold Rush Kate's 1st Shoe Fest: An Interview with Molly Tuttle 2024
Where is Joe Samba? The New England-born singer, songwriter, guitar master, and general musical phenomenon is hard to pin down, literally. First, there is his chameleon-like ability to move seamlessly from job to job and place to place. Are you looking for Joe, the touring musician? Good luck! He is seemingly always on tour or… Continue reading Joe Samba: A Lifeline to Good Vibes – An Interview and Album Voyage
With aspirations to become the undisputed torchbearers of modern psychedelic funk, the Colombian trio BALTHVS has emerged in recent years with an unparalleled and consistent string of musical releases, seizing every opportunity to showcase their passion and talent in every note. Known for their expansive, free-flowing style and soulfully gripping hooks, the band has been… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with BALTHVS
Fruition, the dynamic five-piece American Roots band from Portland, Oregon, is gearing up for an exciting chapter. With their new album How to Make Mistakes on the horizon, an extensive American tour, and a special appearance at the Musical Sojourn in Buenos Aires—all kicking off in August—the band is poised for a busy and exhilarating… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Mimi Naja
Hailing from Bucks County, PA (not too far from Philadelphia), R.P. Mixon releases his second single, “Shades,” a country-infused psychedelic love song with a Jerry Garcia-inspired guitar style and hints of Country & Western twang in his singing voice. The song begins with a groovy guitar riff that sits neatly between early ’70s Jerry and… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with R.P. Mixon
Twisted Pine’s new album Love Your Mind is due out this October 2024. Hailing from the Boston bluegrass scene, Twisted Pine has a packed festival schedule all summer long until Twisted Pine rolls into Raliegh, NC on September 24 & 25th for IMBA’s Bluegrass Ramble. Grateful Web had the chance to chat with the whole… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Twisted Pine
BERTHA: Grateful Drag, the world’s first all-drag Grateful Dead tribute band, recently played their first festival—the 2024 Newport Folk Festival. Grateful Web had the opportunity to learn more about them. GW: How did you come up with the idea? Bertha: Melody and Caitlin, our two singers, originally conceived the idea of an all-female Dead covers… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with BERTHA – Grateful Drag
From the furthest depths of the galaxy, Chicago-based funk phenomenon Hot Like Mars has been sending shockwaves across the music scene lately. Possessing a refined blend of soul, funk, and high-octane dance music, Hot Like Mars puts on a masterclass of musical patience, excellence, and enthusiasm, carefully curating their sounds into an explosive array of… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Hot Like Mars
As we navigate our way through a world filled with increasing moral ambiguity, Australia’s Xavier Rudd‘s work serves as a constant reminder to act with love in mind. A musician as well as a philosopher, he has been creating art that prompts existential exploration for several decades. Grateful Web got to sit down with Rudd… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Xavier Rudd 2024
