REED MATHIS
What will you remember most about 2010?
2010 will live in my memory as the year I finally grew a beard! Also, I finished my first ever solo record, and I started playing bass with a pick, after 20 years of finger-style. And TLG took off its training wheels….
What album or albums appeared most often in your iTunes?
Earlier this year I went deep into the Bob Dylan catalog, and discovered a lot of real gems that I’d never heard before. Also, I spent a lot of time listening to Of Montreal, Nathan Moore, and Duke Ellington. I loved Phish’s newest album. And my addiction to remastering Charlie Parker’s records has continued its feast of hours.
What was your favorite show or tour in 2010?
I really enjoyed playing the Independent in SF with Marco Benevento & Andrew Barr. The Wakarusa festival in June was a highlight of the year, both for TLG and 7 Walkers. The boat-cruise in NYC last August was pretty rocking. I’m sure I’m forgetting some…..there were literally hundreds of amazing gigs this year!
What emerging band should readers watch out for in 2010?
My favorite new artist I’ve heard recently was Yellowbirds, from Brooklyn NY. They’re part of the Royal Potato Family, and are led by Sam Cohen (formerly of Apollo Sunshine). Sounds like Grizzly Bear with Roy Orbison on vocals.
What artist or artists would you most like to collaborate with next year?
In 2011 I’m looking forward to performing the music from my forthcoming solo record with some of the 15 musicians that helped me craft it. Specifically I’m looking forward to collaborating with my brothers in TLG, including our newest member Cochrane McMillan, and my continuing apprenticeship with Marco Benevento and Andrew Barr.
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GRAYSON CAPPS
What will you remember most about 2010?
Moving from Tennessee back home to Alabama
What album or albums appeared most often in your iTunes?
I don’t use iTunes I still buy CDs. I’m Neanderthal that way. That being said, albums by Grinderman, Les Paul & Mary Ford, JJ Cale and Dylan LeBlanc.
What was your favorite show or tour in 2010?
Favorite tour was Grinderman which I missed because i was playing Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta. I did make it out for Roger Waters on The Wall tour.
What emerging band should readers watch out for in 2010?
Grayson Capps & The Lost Cause Minstrels.
What artist or artists would you most like to collaborate with next year?
Doc Watson
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MATT BUSCH (Manager: Bob Weir, God Street Wine)
What will you remember most about 2010?
The Evolution of Furthur.
What album or albums appeared most often in your iTunes?
1: Dan Bern & Common Rotation: Live in Los Angeles
2: God Street Wine Live @ Gramercy Theatre & Irving Plaza, NYC July 2010
3: Anything Bruce Springsteen.
4: Johnny Cash-The American Series.
What was your favorite show or tour in 2010?
1: Furthur at Madison Square Garden
2: God Street Wine at Irving Plaza
3: Furthur’s National Anthem before NLCS Game 5 in SF.
4: Savannah Woody singing the last verse of “Soulshine” at “Another One for Woody”.
What emerging band should readers watch out for in 2011?
1: Bob Weir & The Marin Symphony Orchestra
2: Lil’ Kim
Who would you want to collaborate with next year?
I’m not a musician so I don’t really get to collaborate, but that being said I’d love to work with Phish’s Management on a Furthur-Phish event for 2012..
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