Niles, Michigan, a town of twelve thousand give or take, has produced some powerful music over the years. Tommy James and the Shondells formed here and recorded “Hanky Panky.” Tommy Shaw of Styx wrote “Too Much Time on My Hands” while sitting at Mark’s Bar, and legendary guitarist Jake Cinninger also grew up in this… Continue reading Midwest Magic: The Erly’s Salem Lights is a Must-Listen
Buck Dharma, the writer, vocalist and lead guitarist of Blue Oyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” Burnin’ For You” and “Godzilla,” has released his first solo multimedia creation in decades. “End of Every Song” is a fascinating, disturbing and deeply moving audio and video journey. Follow as Buck chronicles the highs and lows of his… Continue reading Blue Oyster Cult Legend Buck Dharma Releases New Single/Video “End of Every Song”
Beloved musician James Casey will posthumously release his solo album, The Kauai Project, on Wednesday, August 28. Its release comes one year after he passed away from colon cancer at age 40. The Kauai Project limited-edition vinyl pre-order is available now via Relix Marketplace, with vinyl shipments starting in September. News of The Kauai Project… Continue reading ORIGINAL SOLO DEBUT BY JAMES CASEY ‘THE KAUAI PROJECT’ SET FOR AUGUST 28th RELEASE
There is an entire side of the bluegrass universe that owes its existence to John Hartford. Hartford’s name is a focal point of the bluegrass and newgrass canon and his musicianship, on both the banjo and fiddle, has now been the object of fascination for generations. In 2020, a whole new cast of musicians led… Continue reading Recording Of The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Volume 2 Is Underway, And Fans Of The Late Bluegrass Maverick Are Invited To Come Along For The Process
Elvin Bishop, Alligator Records recording artist and Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer, was invited by Nobel Prize-winning music legend Bob Dylan to join him on stage and add his blistering slide guitar to Dylan’s bluesy composition Early Roman Kings. The performance took place at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California on Saturday, August… Continue reading Elvin Bishop Joins Bob Dylan On Stage In Mountain View, CA
In the dim-lit corridors of music history, where shadows waltz with echoes of timeless melodies, there emerges a figure whose artistry has carved deep grooves in the very fabric of sound. Today, August 12th, 2024, we at Grateful Web gather to honor the 75th revolution around the sun of Mark Knopfler, a musician whose hands… Continue reading Sultans of Sound: Mark Knopfler's 75-Year Journey
Shoe Fest is thrilled to announce the lineup for its 13th annual celebration, taking place over Labor Day weekend (August 30 – September 1, 2024) at the picturesque Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See in Manteno, IL. This year’s festival will feature multiple-time Grammy winner Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, as well as newcomers Ghost-Note and Neighbor. The event… Continue reading Shoe Fest 2024 Welcomes Grammy Winner Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Alongside Rising Stars Ghost-Note, Neighbor, and More
The sky over southern Ohio is gray and pensive as we arrive early for the Everwild Music Festival. A new art piece, depicting a spider spinning a web that reads “Forever Everwild,” echoes the sentiment of the attendees. Now is the time to be Forever Wild. In just four short years, Everwild has evolved from… Continue reading Everwild Music Festival: a Feast for the Soul
In the shadowed recesses of a desert oasis, where the neon lights of Las Vegas flicker like distant stars, Dead and Company brought their grand odyssey to a close on the evening of August 10th, 2024. It was a night that whispered of echoes, of journeys past and present, and of a legacy that refuses… Continue reading A Journey Through Time: Dead and Company’s 30-Night Odyssey
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park (NLQP) was an operational rock quarry for nearly 20 years until the late 1950s when mining operations accidentally tapped into an underground freshwater spring. Much like a dinghy with a hole, NLQP quickly filled with water, making it impossible for the miners to continue their work. Operations were shuttered, and local… Continue reading Grassfire Festival: A Rough Gem in the Ohio Backcountry
