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
When I walked into the Fox Theatre last Tuesday night through the crowd of longhaired, indignant teenagers, would-be revolutionaries and otherwise strongly opinionated young people, the building fairly stank of angst and attitude. The cause: Rose Hill Drive was celebrating the release of their second studio album, “Moon is the New Earth,” and it attracted… Continue reading Rose Hill Drive Hosts CD Release Party at the Fox Theater
Grateful Web’s Aaron Dietrich was in attendance at Friday night’s Ratdog/Gov’t Mule show in Eugene, Oregon. Here are some pictures from the show. Aaron also was at Saturday night’s Seattle show, so check back soon for those pictures. Once again, we cannot thank Dennis McNally enough for his wonderful hospitality. Enjoy, The Grateful Web
On June 10, a new pop album dropped on the US music scene. It is the culmination of four years of writing, travel, and soul searching by 24-year-old Alex Deep. It’s a sophisticated offering for a young musician born into an Italian family in Venezuela. The concept album is a reaction to Deep’s struggle to… Continue reading Merlinmoon: A New Concept
Every town has its bar band that packs in the crowds on Saturday nights, but few towns have a draw like Minneapolis’ group, The Feelin Band, and what they can produce, wrapped up in a good time. A four-piece band, made up of a regional music veterans, has a sound that is as varied as… Continue reading Nicholas Mrozinski Wants You to Get the Feelin
Every time I write about these boys, I somehow slip into my hill country roots and all sorts of mountainisms start coming out of my mouth. I guess it’s because I get caught up in the theater of the band and the fact that they don’t take anything seriously—except their music. You can’t believe a… Continue reading North Dakota's Legionnaires: Get the Fever
