Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival made an open call to fans this spring to design the official 2012 Bear Creek Poster and now, the festival is calling on fans to vote for the winner. This year, 38 amazing artists submitted entries to the Poster Design contest and it’s time to narrow down the list.… Continue reading Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival Poster Contest Voting Open Now
Judy A. Adams widow of Blues Legend Johnny Adams, has written a book about her late husband Blues Legend Johnny Adams, her book The Johnny Adams Story, New Orleans Famous Blues Legend, the music industry and more. Johnny Adams was with us from January 5th 1932 – September 14th 1998, born in New Orleans, Louisiana.Johnny… Continue reading The Johnny Adams Story, New Orleans Famous Blues Legend
Concord Music Group launches a new series of jazz compilations for the summer of 2012 that showcases the very best tracks culled from the recordings of some of the most influential artists in the history of the genre. The first five titles in the “The Very Best Of” series — which highlight the work of… Continue reading Concord's 'Very Best Of' Includes Coltrane, Miles Davis, Chet Baker
Flatpicking legend, Doc Watson, died today at age 89. Watson, a 7 time Grammy winner, was an influence to countless acoustic musicians, including Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Bela Fleck and many more. Born in Deep Gap, North Carolina, originally as Arthel Lane Watson, but later known as ‘Doc’ Watson (Doc was told he needed… Continue reading Flatpicking legend, Doc Watson, died today at age 89
Vail Soul Music Fest returns to Ford Amphitheater in the majestic mountains of Vail, Colorado on August 17-18-19, 2012. For the third installment of this intimate and unparalleled adventure in soul, Vail Soul Music Fest offers up another stellar, carefully curated lineup of international soul artists.Performing Vail Soul Music Fest 2012 are the exuberant and… Continue reading Vail Soul Music Fest Unveils Stellar Lineup
Grateful Web recently got the chance to sit down with jazz guitar player Wayne Krantz. We talked about his upcoming summer tour, the sound of his new album, Howie 61, and the relationship between composition and improvisation. GW: So I know you’re getting ready for a summer tour in Europe. What are you and your… Continue reading The Grateful Web Interview with Jazz Guitarist, Wayne Krantz
Less than a month away from the kickoff of SONIC BLOOM 2012, the fourth wave of performers, artists, and workshops is confirmed, including 4 nights of Silent FRISCO. SONIC BLOOM will not only cater to your ears but to all senses and intellect, promoting vibes of peace and unity throughout the weekend.Among the plentiful workshops… Continue reading Tickets Moving Swiftly For 2012 Sonic Bloom Fest.
Rolling off the success of the BASS INVADERS tour, EOTO has released dates outlining summer dates and their extensive festival season. Kicking the tour into gear in late March, Travis and Hann have wowed audiences from Colorado to Georgia with their incredible new 3D Lotus Flower stage design and the heavy hitting live dubstep they… Continue reading EOTO Crushes Festival Season With Coast To Coast Performances
In response to the monumental Occupy Movement, “America’s Fiercest Songwriter” James McMurtry has joined forces with Steve Earle and Joan Baez to record a new version of McMurtry’s poignant “We Can’t Make It Here.” Originally released in 2005 (Childish Things), “We Can’t Make It Here” won the Americana Music Association’s award for “Song of the… Continue reading James McMurtry Joined by Joan Baez & Steve Earle on 'We Can't Make It Here'
In signing up for CMT’s competition show Can You Duet in 2008, Rory Feek wanted one thing: for the world to know his wife Joey, and the power of her voice.”My whole hope was: I’m going to get eliminated immediately, but they might hear her sing,” he says, now four years into a career as… Continue reading Joey+Rory To Release Rootsy New Project – His & Hers on 7/31
