Backup Planet based out of Nashville, TN, returns to Memphis for a dynamic night of music in the Mid-South. Be prepared for a Halloween party for the ages, as Budweiser of Memphis and Sweetwater Brewing Company present an unforgettable costume contest at the Young Avenue Deli. Since the release of Backup Planet’s first album “Element”… Continue reading Whitney Entertainment Brokers Presents Halloween Night with Backup Planet
Of all the events that I have covered and shows that I have attended, none sparks or enlightens the soul more than ARISE. Creators and producers Tierro Lee and Paul Bassis have worked extremely hard to craft a festival that has something for everyone. This festival just feels good, like the energy in Maui. The… Continue reading ARISE Music Festival 2015 | Review/Photos
“The Ballad of Black Bart” inspired by an Oregon outlaw on Blue Lotus latest album Across The Canyon. Blue Lotus singer and songwriter Brandelyn Rose chats with Grateful Web on this release, while in tour in Colorado. GW: How is Denver treating you? Brandelyn: It’s good. It’s my first time here. We don’t know… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Blue Lotus
Childhood friends and bandmates of Brothers Gow are increasing their tour dates and broadening their live show reach. Amid the bands busy schedule, Brothers Gow finds time to support their foundation which provides musical instruments to surrounding grade schools in the local San Diego school district. Kyle Merrill and Ethan Wade of Brothers Gow talks… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Brothers Gow
For nearly 17 years, Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music, expanding the traditional acoustic genre beyond its previously established boundaries by steadily pushing the envelope into the realms of rock n’ roll and improvisation. YMSB has always played music of their own design, in the process attracting a devout coterie of fans that… Continue reading YMSB Hits the Road for 2015 Fall Tour
Today, Silver Wrapper and Purple Hat Productions unveils over 25 new additions to the original lineup, adding to the festival’s depth and prestige. Suwannee Hulaween challenges festival goers to step outside the norm and explore the new, the fresh, and the worthy that will be on display throughout their attendance. Additions include funky electronic producer The Polish Ambassador, a special live performance… Continue reading Hulaween Announces Wave 2 Lineup
Over the Riot Fest Denver 2015 weekend I had the opportunity to meet with cult mystery and alien overlords GWAR. A 30 year touring satirical metal band famous for depraved costumes, wild onstage performance art and gallons of fake blood sprayed from severed heads, babies asses and slayed celebrity puppets. In full costume and character… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Gwar
If you love bluegrass and jam rock, dogs, swimming, and good people, Shoe Fest is the place for you! The early sets of the weekend consisted of bluegrass bands, such as David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Stormy’s Trio, Pete Jive, Prichard Harter, John Till, The Dirty Beet Brothers, Herbert Wiser, and Ernie Hendrickson Duo, which were… Continue reading Shoe Fest 2015 | Review and Photos
A microburst came through Arrington, VA Wednesday afternoon, leveling all the tents and structures at Oak Ridge Farm. Staff members were thrown through the air by walls of wind gusting over 70 miles an hour. The pummeling of Oak Ridge lasted 10 minutes and delayed Lockn’s opening until today. A big heart-felt thank you and… Continue reading Lockn’ Festival 2015 | Day 1 in Virginia
“Mightily impressive and hugely original… the cool end of Americana” – MAVERICK MAGAZINE, UK – Sunday, September 27 is one of the final shows of the A BOX OF EVERYTHING tour by The Slambovian Circus of Dreams (AKA The Grand Slambovians). In 2014 the New York band put together “the greatest Slambovian hits you’ve never… Continue reading Swallow Hill Music presents The Slambovian Circus of Dreams at Daniels Hall
