Interviews

Mike Gordon – Solo Story

Scott Bernstein August 14, 2008 No Comments

After spending all of 2007 writing and recording a new album future Phish bassist Mike Gordon has come back in a big way in 2008. Mike’s new album, The Green Sparrow, contains some of the most straightforward rockin’ songs he’s ever written and shows off yet a different side of his wacky personality. To support the album, the man known as Cactus put together a tremendous group of musicians who seem to impress at every stop on their cross-country tour.

Mudhoney – Lucky Ones

Travis Atria August 13, 2008 No Comments

Before Nirvana hit, Mudhoney began clearing the way for the new genre that wasn’t quite punk, wasn’t quite garage rock, wasn’t quite classic rock, but was somehow all three at once. Now, 20 years after their first recording, Mudhoney is back with a new album, The Lucky Ones. Glide caught up with Turner to talk about his career, the new album, and just what the hell happened in Seattle all those years ago.

Melora Hardin – From The Office To Les Mis

Jason Gonulsen August 4, 2008 No Comments

On the hit TV show The Office, Melora Hardin wants to fool you. Her character, the quirky, crazy, and emotional Jan, although anything but one-dimensional, doesn’t exactly give off the vibe that she’s multi-talented. An accomplished singer and songwriter with two CDs, Hardin also starred in At the Water Cooler, a one-woman show that took place at the Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles last January and will be starring as Fantine in Les Misérables.

Camp Bisco – Brownstein & Magner Look Forward & Back

David Calarco July 29, 2008 No Comments

Glide had a chance to catch up with Marc Brownstein (bass) and Aron Magner (keyboards) of The Disco Biscuits over the weekend to discuss their festival, its progression, and their intent to give their fans exactly what they want.

John Ellis: Son Of A Preacher Man

July 22, 2008 No Comments

Southern born tenor sax madman John Ellis cooks up a hot blend of New Orleans soul and scorching New York City swagger in his latest release. With Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow, his fifth album as a leader, and third for uber-hip label Hyena Records, Ellis releases a directed fury of jazzy blissfulness. The album is a gem from front to back.

Tim Reynolds – Ace in the Hole

Chad Berndtson July 14, 2008 No Comments

After years of solo tours and spot projects, Tim Reynolds is not only back in the spotlight with DMB but has revived TR3 (if not former members) in a new configuration.

Back Door Slam – Volcanic Guitars & Tender Blues

Ryan Dembinsky July 10, 2008 No Comments

Bad jokes aside, Back Door Slam truly is mature beyond their years (and the name is really a Robert Cray nod). Behind frontman Davy Knowles' volcanic guitar chops, growling vocals, and distinctive blues-rock songwriting, Back Door Slam is living up to all the lofty comparisons. Thus, Glide jumped at the opportunity to chat with Davy K about the band, the hype, and livin' the life.

Slightly Stoopid – One Loyal Cadre

David Calarco July 3, 2008 No Comments

Somewhere between authentic dub reggae and California surf-inspired melodic structures, Slightly Stoopid has carved out a successful niche with an independent music model that is clearly more than slightly stupid.

Ingrid Michaelson – Still Breathing

Jason Gonulsen June 26, 2008 No Comments

“All I can do is keep breathing,” Ingrid Michaelson sang on “Keep Breathing,” a song that helped close out the 2007 season of Grey’s Anatomy. And she’s taken quite a few buoyant breaths since that moment, including another slot on the 2008 Grey’s season finale, offering up the previously unreleased “Giving Up” to keep a healthy buzz glowing around her music.

Marco Benevento – Duos, Trios & Circuit Bent Toys

David Calarco June 20, 2008 No Comments

Following in a tradition of fusion era artists, Marco Benevento has blurred the lines between these two traditions with his heralded experimentation in The Duo, and currently The Marco Benevento Trio, featuring bassist Reed Mathis and drummer Matt Chamberlain.