Earning the attention of fans across the globe, Ventura, Ca-based artist Kyle Smith has been pushing the boundaries of “Cali reggae” since fully committing himself to his music over a decade ago. Defined by his mission to create work that not only resonates with his fans, but sits with them for the right reasons, Smith… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Kyle Smith
The pride of Aberdeen, Maryland, reggae rock band Ballyhoo! has been pioneering and defining the genre of surf reggae since forming over three decades ago. Their albums give an eclectic mix of infectious anthems that have defined so many of our summers and narrative-driven think pieces that allow us to feel alongside the artists, earning… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Ballyhoo!
Blending atmospheric reggae with neo-soul and coastal jazz, Salinas-native Renee Estrella has spent decades defined by creativity and building a style of music and performance that is uniquely her own. Characterized by a level of honesty and vulnerability in her work that connects with audiences worldwide, her influence has reached fans across the globe since… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Estrella
Photo: Courtesy of Lorraine Turci OKI DUB AINU BAND, led by Hokkaido-born composer, arranger, tonkori player, and cultural force Oki Kano, brings its singular fusion of Ainu tradition, reggae, African rhythm, electronic dub, and folk music to the United States for a rare series of performances and conversations. The group’s full-band U.S. debut takes place… Continue reading OKI DUB AINU BAND Brings Tonkori, Reggae, Dub and Ainu Resistance to New York
Photo by Bob Minkin: Bobby Weir and Dino English Heads All Happy Hour sat down with Dark Star Orchestra drummer Richard ‘Dino’ English recently in New Orleans to discuss nearly three decades on the road. Since joining the ensemble in 1999, Dino has performed thousands of shows, expertly channeling the Dead’s signature improvisational style and… Continue reading Still Riding the Bronco: Dino English on 28 Years of Dark Star Orchestra
Grahame Lesh, Phil Lesh, and Stanley Jordan | Sunday Daydream | July 21st, 2024 – photos by Gabriel David Barkin Stanley Jordan is one of the premier jazz guitar players in the United States today, known largely for his distinctive two-handed finger-tapping technique. His oeuvre includes modern and Latin jazz, fusion, and instrumental takes on… Continue reading “I’m All About the Texture”: An Interview with Stanley Jordan
Creative Partners of Highway Wolf: Amber Morris, Mick Hellman, and Tal Morris. Photo Credits: Richlynn Group Highway Wolf started the way a lot of meaningful musical projects do: with a shared love of the songs that shaped them, a creative spark between collaborators, and the instinct to see where the road might lead. What began… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Highway Wolf
Grahame Lesh – photo by Gabriel David Barkin The music never stops for Grahame Lesh. The website for the Marin County musician lists a slew of bookings over the next five months with his band Midnight North, a smattering of Grahame Lesh & Friends appearances, several shows costarring Daniel Donato, and a sequence of symphonic… Continue reading “This Music Can’t Be Stale”: An Interview with Grahame Lesh
Photo(s) credit: Cody at Vibrant Eye Photography For musicians in today’s digital landscape, content creation has become nearly as important as the performance itself. The ability to consistently produce engaging clips for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube is no longer optional; it has become essential to building and sustaining an audience. Gone are the… Continue reading How JamCut Is Changing the Way Musicians Edit Content
Alan Doyle – photo credit: Sullivan Event photography Long before the stages, the tours, and the packed theaters, Alan Doyle learned music in a kitchen—where songs weren’t performed so much as passed around, shared, and lived in. That spirit has never really left him. Decades later, whether fronting Great Big Sea or leading his own… Continue reading Alan Doyle Brings the Kitchen Party to Boulder: A Grateful Web Interview Ahead of May 10 at Boulder Theater
