“Excuse me sir, can I help you find something?” “No, I don’t think so.” “Well which seats are you supposed to be in?” “Seats? What do you mean?” “This is the reserved seating section, you have to have a special ticket to sit down here.” “Oh, no problem. I’m not going to sit, I’m here… Continue reading Charlie Hunter and Nels Cline play the Boulder Theater
Anyone out there who might have read any of my previous Grateful Web publications, and I’m hoping there is at least one of you out there, may have noticed my slight fetish for Led Zeppelin references, analogies, and generalized words of praise. What can I say, I love the classics. Sadly yours truly was born… Continue reading The Next Best Thing, Lez Zeppelin Rambles On Through Boulder
I have wanted to make a pilgrimage to the historic venue called The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ since I first started to learn about good music in the early 90’s. After all, this venue aided the careers of so many famous musicians including Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes fronted by actor/musician Steven… Continue reading moe. Lights Up July 4th down the Shore
If you have never gone on tour with your favorite band into the southeastern corner of our fine nation, you are missing out. Patchwork skirts are replaced by sundresses. Patchouli and dope are replaced by Old Spice and cigarettes. And syncopated dancing with eyes closed is replaced by fists in the air and raucous sing-alongs.… Continue reading Keller Williams & Yonder Mountain String Band | 6/28/08
There are vast depths to singer/songwriter Steve Earle. Not only is he one of the best creative writers in music, having received thirteen Grammy nominations and winning two for Best Contemporary Folk Album, but he writes soundtracks for movies and television (P.S. I Love You, Brokeback Mountain, Pay It Forward, The Horse Whisperer, G.I. Jane,… Continue reading Steve Earle: Renaissance Man and American Rebel
The Grateful Dead was at their absolute “post-coma” peak from the summer of 1989 through the summer of 1990. They had never been more popular, playing at consistently sold out venues and even selling out some huge arenas. Jerry Garcia was by all reports clean and sober, and his playing and singing hadn’t been as… Continue reading Joby's Retro Dead Reviews Volume II – 3/28/90
When the new disc by KJ Denert landed in my snail mail box, I didn’t think much about it, considering I get a lot of unsolicited CDs for review. But when I put this one into my player, I was thrilled to discover a new artist to add to my faves pile. Lucky 7 is… Continue reading KJ Denhert: Urban Folk and Jazz
Eliza Gilkyson will be bringing her rootsy Americana sound to the Winnipeg Folk Festival this month. She will be appearing with fellow Texan Nina Gerber. Gilkyson is currently touring in support of her new album, Beautiful World, just released at the end of May on the Minneapolis roots label, Red House Records. This is seventh… Continue reading Eliza Gilkyson's Beautiful World
“If you wish to forget anything on the spot, make a note that this thing is to be remembered.” –Edgar Allan Poe As Eddie Vedder quickly pointed out, there was something special in the air on this night in Camden, NJ. Most people equate Camden with their recent memories of crime and race riots.… Continue reading Pearl Jam: An Act of Common Sense and Greatness
