Interviews

As the leader of indie vets The Sea and Cake, there is no shortage of creativity in Sam Prekop

While writing his latest, Georgia Hard, Robbie Fulks found himself listening to Roger Miller, Gene Watson, Mel Street, Porter Wagoner, and Ronnie Milsap. But he’s moved well beyond his earlier hardcore traditional country classics. Rock and roll, concept albums, tribute albums, the country gentleman, the venomous purist

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Over the past four years, the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in rural Manchester, Tennesee has become the premiere summer event for its diversified roster, eclectic sounds and 70 hours of subdued summer chaos. Here’s a glimpse into what went down at Bonnaroo 2005.

Formed in the New York City jazz scene in 1991, Medeski, Martin and Wood have precisely climbed up the rungs to become one of the most respected improv-based jazz groups of the modern day. Glide caught up with drummer Billy Martin to discuss MMW: past, present and future.

Sure there are concept albums that have cemented themselves amongst rock and roll lore. Tommy, Quadrophenia and The Wall are a few of those recordings that immediately springs to mind. But what about concept bands? Gorillaz, the creation of Blur frontman Damon Albarn and cult illustrator Jamie Hewlet, is a cartoon four piece of brash musicians that despite their fictional front, possess unyielding powers that generates fresh cuts of hip-hop, dub, reggae and punk.

Power-pop trio Keane has had quite a year since the release of their debut, Hopes and Fears. And it seems to be continuing, as they were recently honored with the Ivor Nouello Award as “Songwriters of the Year,” and are slotted to headline at six festivals before joining U2 for five shows.

High Sierra Music Festival is about to embark on its historic 15th year, but instead of a lengthy recap, we figured we would let the musicians explain what makes High Sierra so unique and memorable.

Although the airwaves have been mobbed with singer-songwriters the last few years, Rich Price thinks that the best of his genre has true staying power. Undaunted by stops and starts in his own life, Price is bridging the gaps with All These Roads.

From the director of Trainspotting comes another unexpected cinematic experience. Mostly because there is no bloodshed, drugs or hardcore darkness featured. Rather, Danny Boyle

Delivering melodic pop music as lofty as Pavement and as grounded as Neil Young or Wilco, Sam Champion is ready to blossom beyond their Big
Apple roots. With their follow-up album due in July, the band is demanding everybody to simply take a listen.

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A year ago the Bravery were toiling in obscurity, recording on a laptop in a Chinatown walkup, struggling to make ends meet. By the early roar of 2005, they had appeared in every major music magazine here and abroad, and earned the label of the next big thing.

Bringing together high profile acts and emerging artists, Superfly Productions have continuously assembled a Bonnaroo line-up that exceeds fan expectations. Now in its 4th year, the annual event has moved beyond the proving grounds, and finds itself permanently circled in red on 90,000 summer calendars.

The idea behind the documentary was simple says Jonathan Nossiter,

Often compared to Pink Floyd, The Secret Machines process a rather insane amalgam of flavors, which come out the other side to form something legitimately original. It is wholly beguiling and wildly entertaining, delivered with an ingrained gravitas that dwarfs most of the piffly indie rockers with whom the Machines share their New York scene.

After a seven year lapse between albums, Percy Hill has returned via their recognized 70

Keyboard player and musical arranger for The Jerry Garcia Band, Melvin Seals evoked a sound from Garcia that rivaled his work in the Grateful Dead. Now he creates that emotion on his own, releasing his first official solo album, Melting Pot.

Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, who make up the husband and wife duo of Over the Rhine, have endured their share of heartache. Drunkard’s Prayer, is a back to basics effort, recorded after the band’s mini-break to energize their souls.

Chicago has long been recognized as fertile grounds for hard work and liberal, free thinking. From Wicker Park