Passim has announced the inaugural recipients of the Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund. The new artist grant fund, established by Brian O’Donovan’s family, honors the longtime host of GBH’s radio show A Celtic Sojourn for his significant contributions to Passim and the New England Celtic Music community. Each of the six recipients will receive a $2,500… Continue reading Passim Announces Brian O’Donovan Legacy Fund 2025 Recipients
Now, gather ’round, friends of Grateful Web, and let me spin you a sweet little tale ‘bout a woman whose voice rang out like a midnight train thundering through a sleepy Texas town. We’re talkin’ Janis Joplin, born on this very day back in 1943, down in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a soul on… Continue reading Kozmic Mama: Honoring Janis on Her Birthday
Guster has unveiled Ooh La Luxe, an expanded edition of 2024’s critically acclaimed Ooh La La, available digitally via their own Ocho Mule Records on Friday, January 24. Ooh La Luxe adds four previously unreleased tracks to Ooh La La, including a pair of demos and two brand new songs, “It’s Wild” and “Enchanté,” both… Continue reading Guster release “Ooh La La” Deluxe Edition ft. 4 New Songs; Shares New Video
New Orleans’ one and only Galactic has joined forces with the legendary Soul Queen of New Orleans, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer Irma Thomas, for an all-new collaborative album. Audience With The Queen arrives Friday, April 11 on Galactic’s own Tchuop-Zilla Records. Pre-orders are available now. Audience With The Queen marks a landmark departure from Galactic’s 10… Continue reading NEW ORLEANS LEGENDS GALACTIC AND IRMA THOMAS UNITE FOR AUDIENCE WITH THE QUEEN
Today, Candid Records and Chick Corea Productions announce Trilogy 3, a new double live album. In 2020, Chick Corea—27-time GRAMMY® winner, National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, and one of the most iconic figures in jazz—hit the road with his powerhouse trio of Christian McBride and Brian Blade, embarking on what would be Corea’s… Continue reading Chick Corea's Final Tour Immortalized in Trilogy 3 Live Album, Out February 28 via Candid Records
Legendary vocalist Chris Thompson, renowned for his unforgettable performances with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, is set to release his final live album, The Final Round. Recorded during The Final Round Tour 2022 in Germany, this album marks the culmination of Thompson’s illustrious live career and serves as a heartfelt farewell to fans worldwide. The two-hour-long… Continue reading Manfred Mann’s Earth Band Vocal Legend Chris Thompson To Release Final Live Album, The Final Round
McCarter Theatre Center is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the all-star trio of Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda, performing on May 13. This is a WXPN Welcomes event. An 18-time Grammy Award winner and legendary banjo virtuoso, Béla Fleck is globally celebrated for his innovative work with the… Continue reading McCarter Theatre Welcomes the All-Star Trio of Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda – May 13 Performance Announced
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, reggae lovers and music aficionados are invited to a joyful celebration of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday at Broadway Studios (435 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133). The evening will feature a live performance by celebrated reggae artist Prezident Brown, with DJ Sep on the decks, bringing the best in reggae, dub,… Continue reading Celebrate Bob Marley’s 80th Birthday with Prezident Brown & DJ Sep
In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Gibson, the iconic American-made instrument brand, and its philanthropic division, Gibson Gives, have joined forces with multiple music brands to support the recovery of music programs and musicians impacted by the fires, as well as to raise immediate funds for relief efforts and humanitarian aid… Continue reading Gibson and Gibson Gives Join Forces with Music Brands and Humanitarian Aid Organizations to Provide Immediate Assistance to Wildfire Relief Efforts in Los Angeles
British band Wille and the Bandits have announced that they will embark on a full-band headline UK tour in March and May 2025, commencing on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury. They will then visit 17 intimate venues throughout the country, including the famous Half Moon Putney in London on March 30,… Continue reading Wille And The Bandits Announce 2025 UK Headline Tour
