Nathan Trueb and Jose Medeles' Musical Project, Another Glory

The Sharp Notes with Evan Toth

Good friends can get you through difficult times. They have your back through thick and thin, they know how to anticipate if you need support, and they can always be relied upon for understanding. However, when that friendship involves music, it can be even richer and more fulfilling.
José Medeles and Nathan Trueb have known each other for many years and have worked on a few projects in the past. They met at Jose’s world renowned drum shop - Revival Drum Shop in Portland, Oregon - when Nathan was looking to purchase some percussion instruments. After jamming and getting to know one another as musicians, they officially joined forces and created a new self-titled project that they call Another Glory.
Nathan and José both have that yin and yang that is a valued dynamic in any work group: Nathan feels most comfortable creating songs of a more traditional nature, while José tackles those compositions with some left-of-center approaches and concepts.
Nathan joins me to discuss the interweaving of both artists' creativity. We also talk about a few of the special guest stars that appear on this record, specifically Wilco’s, Nels Cline and Ben Harper, too! A mystery guest joins us during our chat, as well, but let’s keep that character a secret for now.