AcousticOasis.com Releases Alternate Garcia/Grisman in Hi-Def

Award-winning mandolinist and music producer David Grisman announced today the HD release of the 1991 Grammy-nominated Garcia/Grisman album, as well as Garcia/Grisman – Alternate. This new edition of Garcia/Grisman celebrates the 70th birthday of the late Jerry Garcia, and contains the original nine tracks in the high-definition (24 bit, 96 khz) format. The second album contains nine previously-unreleased alternate… Continue reading AcousticOasis.com Releases Alternate Garcia/Grisman in Hi-Def

Merl Saunders/Jerry Garcia 'Complete 1973 Recordings'

Keystone Companions/The Complete 1973 Fantasy Recordings, recorded live on July 10 and 11, 1973 at the Keystone club in Berkeley, California, beautifully captures the magical musical friendship of keyboardist Merl Saunders and guitarist Jerry Garcia. The Fantasy Records lavish four-disc set, scheduled for September 25, 2012 release on the heels of the 70th anniversary of… Continue reading Merl Saunders/Jerry Garcia 'Complete 1973 Recordings'

Werk Out Festival Adds Lotus, Greensky Bluegrass, Break Science

The Werks, are thrilled to announce the addition of Lotus, Greensky Bluegrass, Roevy, Break Science and more to its 3rd annual The Werk Out Festival, held Thursday through Sunday, September 20–23 at Legend Valley in Thornville, OH.The complete lineup for this year’s Werk Out Festival now includes The Werks (3 nights), Lotus, EOTO, Rusted Root,… Continue reading Werk Out Festival Adds Lotus, Greensky Bluegrass, Break Science

"Fend For Your Life" PGroove Fall Tour Announced

Perpetual Groove have unveiled the dates for their “Fend For Your Life” fall 2012 Tour. Following a busy spring and festival season, the band hits the road with dates throughout the East Coast and Colorado, plus 2-night runs in Charleston, Boston and New York. The Athens based band will celebrate Halloween in Baton Rouge with… Continue reading "Fend For Your Life" PGroove Fall Tour Announced

Celebrate Jerry Garcia's 70th @ Beekman Beer Garden in NYC

On August 1st at the Beekman Beer Garden, Jerry Garcia‘s birthday will be celebrated with sets by two artists connected to the Grateful Dead legacy:  7 Walkers, featuring Bill Kreutzmann of the Dead, and guitarist Steve Kimock, who has performed with the Other Ones, Phil Lesh & Friends and RatDog.  Hard-touring Brooklyn-based roots collective Yarn will open the… Continue reading Celebrate Jerry Garcia's 70th @ Beekman Beer Garden in NYC

YarmonyGrass announce Saturday / Sunday ticket option

YarmonyGrass is proud to unveil the music schedule for the 2012 festival taking place at State Bridge Amphitheater & Rancho Del Rio Aug. 2-5. Headliner Railroad Earth is set to play two huge sets Saturday night, and festival goers can expect four full days of non-stop entertainment and recreational opportunities. Additionally, festival organizers are offering… Continue reading YarmonyGrass announce Saturday / Sunday ticket option

Phish | Chicago '94 Box Set | New CD Review

This week Phish will release a brand new box set entitled Chicago ’94, showcasing two complete shows recorded live on June 18, 1994 and November 25, 1994 at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois. It only takes one listen of this collection to realize just how great of a year it was for Phish.  It’s a real… Continue reading Phish | Chicago '94 Box Set | New CD Review

Backstage @ Boulder Theater with Grandmothers of Invention

Back in May Grateful Web brought you coverage of the GrandMothers of Invention live at the Boulder Theater in Boulder, Colorado. The former members of Frank Zappa‘s Mothers of Invention have been touring the U.S. and Europe and will return to Colorado on July 31st for an evening at the Bluebird Theater in Denver. These… Continue reading Backstage @ Boulder Theater with Grandmothers of Invention

Grateful Web Interview with Yonder's Jeff Austin & Adam Aijala

On Friday night at All Good Festival in Ohio, Yonder Mountain String Band took the stage for a raging set of blue grass. Several hours before they hit the stage, guitarist Adam Aijala and mandolin player Jeff Austin sat down with Bobby Martin of Grateful Web in the backstage artist area. GW: Alright guys, great… Continue reading Grateful Web Interview with Yonder's Jeff Austin & Adam Aijala

Jeff Aug | Wedding Song | New Music Review

Solo instrumental guitarist, Jeff Aug, recently released a new collection of songs, entitled Wedding Song.  In general, Jeff has a flair for presenting the familiar with a twist.  He is an American, yet he resides in Germany.  Instead of crediting his head and his heart for his work, he credits his fingers for the creative… Continue reading Jeff Aug | Wedding Song | New Music Review