Blending a unique variety of roots reggae, rock n’ roll, and electronic dub, Minneapolis-based trio Jon Wayne and The Pain brought their signature “Reggae-Tronic Dub” sound to the beautiful grounds of Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois this past weekend for an unforgettable performance at the annual Summer Camp Music Festival. For those who may… Continue reading Jon Wayne & the Pain | Summer Camp Music Fest. | Review | 2014
The Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival, winner of the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Association’s IBMA Bluegrass Event of the Year Award, will hold their 48th annual festival June 12-21, 2014. This world famous event, known as the longest continuous running bluegrass festival in the world, will take place at the Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Music… Continue reading 48th Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
Jeff Tweedy, best known as the founder of the pioneering Chicago rock band Wilco, will release a new album Sept. 16 through his own dBpm Records. The album, Sukierae (sue-key-ray), is not quite a solo effort. It is the debut release by the aptly-monikered duo, Tweedy, which features 20 new Jeff Tweedy-written songs, performed by… Continue reading Jeff Tweedy's new album + streaming track
Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival has announced the lineup for the 2014 festival. The 9th annual festival, held from Oct 16-18 on Mulberry Mountain near Ozark, Arkansas will include event hosts and bluegrass pioneers, Yonder Mountain String Band, Trampled By Turtles, Railroad Earth, The Jayhawks, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Jerry Douglas Band and many… Continue reading Yonder Mountain Harvest Music Festival Announces 2014 Lineup
If there was one word that could be used to describe the band Umphrey’s McGee it would have to be “progressive”. Not just in terms of the music they play, but in their approach to how they present their craft. This is a band that over the course of their 16 year career has constantly… Continue reading Umphrey's McGee | Similar Skin | Review
Gathering of the Vibes is incredibly excited to announce the latest round of band additions to the East Coast’s premier music and camping festival, celebrating its 19th year. Live electronic music explorers Lotus headline Friday night, August 2nd, with a tribute to the Talking Heads, titled “Lotus: Talking Heads Deconstructed.” According to the band, for… Continue reading Gathering of the Vibes Festival Adds Lotus & Trombone Shorty
Just before Wakarusa breaks over the horizon, Grateful Web sent some questions to Wales-hailing band Rusty Shackle. A self-professed ‘dirty bluegrass folk ‘n’ roll’ band, Rusty Shackle has lots of personality and they’re bringing it to their first U.S. music festival. The 6-piece band features brass instruments, strings, percussion and vocals, not to mention some… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Rusty Shackle
In a career that has spanned nearly two decades, California-based reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid has consistently pushed the boundaries of their respected genre with their seemingly endless tour schedule and eclectic blend of roots, reggae, punk, hip-hop, and funk. Since their self-titled debut release on Skunk Records in 1996, Slightly Stoopid has gone on… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Miles Doughty
For the third year in a row I had the honor to attend one of my favorite events all year. There is nothing else in this world that can put a smile on my face quite like a familiar Grateful Dead tune can. This year at Dark Star Jubilee was just as beautiful as the… Continue reading Dark Star Jubilee 2014 | Review & Photos
Legendary rocker, Marshall Crenshaw, releases his new EP entitled Red Wine, as part of his limited edition subscription based EP series available only on 10″ vinyl and digital download.In keeping with the previous EP releases, Red Wine consists entirely of newly recorded, never-before-released material, encompassing a new original Crenshaw composition, a classic cover tune, and… Continue reading Marshall Crenshaw's new Vinyl EP, RED WINE
