Grateful Web is your source for live music news, concert reviews, and festival coverage—celebrating jam bands, Americana, and roots music since 1995.

Recent Posts

WAR Announce Greatest Hits 50th Anniversary Reissue

Following the announcement of Rhino’s Spirit of ’76 campaign, celebrating the albums that defined America’s Bicentennial, one release stands as a unifying statement of the era: WAR’s Greatest Hits, returning July 31 for its 50th anniversary. Originally released in 1976, Greatest Hits captured a vision of America that extended far beyond the mainstream narrative, one… Continue reading WAR Announce Greatest Hits 50th Anniversary Reissue

Dead Drops Opens the Vault for Cincinnati ’89 and Shoreline ’91

Tuesday Dead Drops returns with two newly mastered Grateful Dead shows from a hot band in 1989 and 1991, pulled from the original DATs recorded by Dan Healy. The first stop is Riverfront Arena in Cincinnati on April 8, 1989. With Ann Arbor in the rearview, the band opens with “Let the Good Times Roll”… Continue reading Dead Drops Opens the Vault for Cincinnati ’89 and Shoreline ’91

Louis Armstrong House Museum Gala to Honor Wynton Marsalis

Louis Armstrong House Museum Gala to Honor Wynton Marsalis

Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms Launch 36-Date Summer Tour July 6 with Special Guest Spin Doctors

Multi-platinum rock legends Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms are teaming up once again for an electrifying co-headlining summer tour. Known for signature hits like “Run-Around” and “Hey Jealousy,” the bands will launch a 36-date run on Monday, July 6 at the Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park. The tour will span coast-to-coast, stopping at iconic venues… Continue reading Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms Launch 36-Date Summer Tour July 6 with Special Guest Spin Doctors

Historic 10th Anniversary Prince Celebration Brings the World to Minneapolis and Paisley Park

Photo Credit: Paisley Park Enterprises Thousands of fans from around the globe gathered in Minneapolis and at Paisley Park June 3–7 for the historic 10th Anniversary Prince Celebration: Celebration of Life, a five-day tribute marking a decade since Prince’s passing and honoring the enduring impact of one of music’s most influential artists. The milestone event… Continue reading Historic 10th Anniversary Prince Celebration Brings the World to Minneapolis and Paisley Park

Father John Misty, Guster, Jerry Harrison Lead Sound Summit

Sound Summit, the daylong festival atop Mount Tamalpais that has brought exceptional music to the mountain and Bay Area community alike for more than a decade, returns to the historic Mountain Theater on Saturday, September 12. Headlining this year’s festival is cinematic folk-rock troubadour Father John Misty, performing with his full band. Joining the lineup… Continue reading Father John Misty, Guster, Jerry Harrison Lead Sound Summit

Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival Returns to Grass Valley

The 51st annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival returns to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA, from Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21, 2026, for four days of world-class bluegrass, old-time, and roots music presented by the California Bluegrass Association. Known as “the best jamming west of the Rockies,” the family-friendly festival features… Continue reading Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival Returns to Grass Valley

Futurebirds’ First Double LP ‘Far Out Country’ Out Now

After nearly two decades in flight, the Athens, GA-born Futurebirds have released their first-ever double album, Far Out Country, via Dualtone Records. In a deliberate physical-first release, the album can only be experienced in its entirety on the vinyl edition. While Far Out Country I is available on streaming services starting today, the second installment… Continue reading Futurebirds’ First Double LP ‘Far Out Country’ Out Now

Sierra Ferrell Announces Dillon and Red Rocks Shows

Sierra Ferrell Announces Dillon and Red Rocks Shows

Cindy Blackman Santana Shares “Illumination”

Acclaimed drummer, composer, bandleader, and vocalist Cindy Blackman Santana will release her new solo album, Coherence, on July 31 via Mack Avenue Records, led by the first single, “Illumination,” out June 5. Blending spiritual jazz, fusion, rock, and improvisation, Coherence brings together an extraordinary cast of musicians—including Carlos Santana, John McLaughlin, Matt Garrison, Ray Angry,… Continue reading Cindy Blackman Santana Shares “Illumination”

Oregon Country Fair to Host Bob Weir Celebration

Photo: Courtesy of Oregon Country Fair Oregon Country Fair will host an all-star celebration of Bob Weir on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 4 p.m. on the Main Stage. The Grateful Dead has a special home at Oregon Country Fair. Thanks to an amazing concert and their generosity, the Fair was able to purchase the… Continue reading Oregon Country Fair to Host Bob Weir Celebration

Spafford’s Cat Shop Captures a Band in Full Creative Bloom

Spafford: Cat Shop Something exciting is happening within Spafford right now, and Cat Shop captures it perfectly. As the first studio album from the current lineup featuring Brian Moss, Nick Tkachyk, Cory Schechtman, and Shon Gordon, Cat Shop feels like a creative breakthrough. While Spafford has built its reputation through years of exploratory improvisation and… Continue reading Spafford’s Cat Shop Captures a Band in Full Creative Bloom

Sign Up for Our Newsletter