“Jaw Gems conjure the aesthetic of Flying Lotus… creating rich, neo-soul tapestries…” says Earmilk. “…Keyboard lines roll butter-thick harmonies up and down the keys, [and] wrapped snugly around them are shimmering synthesizers, classic Moog timbres, and trebly, swishing rhythms and high hats.” That’s one way to describe electronic outfit, Jaw Gems, a Portland, Maine-based collective… Continue reading Jaw Gems Releases 'HEATWEAVER'
This Labor Day Weekend—September 2, 3 & 4 on Randall’s Island—ELECTRIC ZOO: WILD ISLAND transforms the famous outdoor NYC venue into untamed territory. With headliners Bassnectar, Tiesto, and Hardwell, along with Carnage, Porter Robinson and The Chainsmokers, plus curated stages from Anjunadeep, Buygore, Dim Mak and the Big Apple debuts of Spanish parties elrow and… Continue reading Electric Zoo Announces Afterparties, Set Times
In collaboration with PBS’ “Great Performances” series, The Recording Academy will air “GRAMMY® Salute To Music Legends” — a special all-star concert honoring The Recording Academy’s 2016 Special Merit Awards recipients — on Oct. 14 from 9–11:30 p.m. on PBS. Taped at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, this special features tribute performances and never-before-seen video… Continue reading Grammy Salute to Music Legends w/Jorma Kaukonen & Jack Casady of Jefferson Airplane
LIGHTS ALL NIGHT is undeniably the place to be this New Year’s Eve. Texas’ largest electronic music festival–happening Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31 at Dallas Market Hall in Dallas–has announced the next phase of its lineup. Joining headliners deadmau5, Above & Beyond and ZEDD, along with A$AP Ferg, NERO (DJ set), RL Grime… Continue reading Lights All Night — New Years Eve in Dallas
For five decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has remained one of the most iconic names in American roots music. With one foot planted in the traditions of country-folk and the other pointing toward something new and unexpected, the group continues to tour and release music, influencing multiple generations of audiences and artists along the… Continue reading Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to Release Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends
There is nothing better than summer nights spent with good friends and great music, dancing all night long through the gentle warm rains and colorful sunsets and forgetting every care in the world. There is something about Nashville that brings some form of nostalgia for a simpler time, where things move slower, and smiles from… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee | Nashville, TN | Review
Not a day sooner could Piers Faccini have penned the 10 songs featured on his latest full-length studio recording, I Dreamed An Island (Six Degrees Records; October 21, 2016). Writing in real time as history unfolds and observing the troubled world in which we live, the British songwriter living in southern France responds with a… Continue reading Piers Faccini I Dreamed An Island Out 10/26
World-renowned singer/songwriter/entertainer Dolly Parton has a worldwide #1 album to celebrate this week. The superstar’s new release Pure & Simple enters the all-genre album sales chart at #2, behind Frank Ocean’s Blonde. Upon hearing the news, Dolly Parton, who co-produced and wrote every song on Pure & Simple, enthused, “Boy, it’s a good day for… Continue reading Dolly Parton's 'Pure & Simple' Debuts At 1
During the hot, humid days at Homegrown Music Festival along the Mulberry River in Arkansas, Grateful Web got the extreme pleasure of chilling out on the river for an interview with banjo duo The Lowest Pair. Palmer Lee recited a poem, Kendl Winter spoke about her creativity style, and we discussed their inspirations and collaboration… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with The Lowest Pair
Music and brews will integrate with the mountains of Steamboat Springs to deliver an authentic Colorado gathering celebrating bluegrass and craft beer. The 5th year festival was born in Edwards, Colorado, moved into Avon in 2014 and expanded to Squaw Valley, California, creating WinterWonderGrass Tahoe. The festival has now found the ideal Colorado location in… Continue reading WinterWonderGrass moves to Steamboat
