The Vermont Jazz Center is thrilled to present harpist Brandee Younger on January 18, 2025. She will perform with her working trio: Rashaan Carter on electric and acoustic basses and Allan Mednard on drums. Many VJC aficionados were moved by Younger’s appearance with Makaya McCraven’s ensemble last February. Since then, she has been on the… Continue reading Grammy-Nominated Jazz Harpist Brandee Younger to Perform at the Vermont Jazz Center on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 7:30 PM
French-born drummer, composer, and producer Antoine Cara is set to release his highly anticipated album, Status Quo, showcasing an extraordinary roster of world-renowned musicians. This dynamic collection of original compositions blends hard-edged funk, Latin jazz fusion, melodic pop, and uptempo jazz, offering a fresh perspective on modern jazz and ensemble performance. Featuring legendary contributors such… Continue reading Drummer Antoine Cara Assembles All-Star Lineup for Bold New Album “Status Quo”
Night two of Dopapod’s Michigan run starts with local favorite Desmond Jones. This five-piece ensemble hails from Grand Rapids and has played nearly 1,000 shows in 12 years. Fast-paced, high-energy original music is the band’s trademark. Part of their story is the themed uniforms, and tonight’s maroon jumpsuits are pure cool. The band digs in… Continue reading From Hive Mind to Hall of the Mountain King: Desmond Jones Sets the Stage
Grateful Web is excited to announce a special New Year’s Eve live stream from the historic Mission Theater in Portland, Oregon, featuring Garcia Birthday Band. Tune in on December 31, 2024, at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time to be part of an unforgettable night filled with soulful jams as we welcome 2025. Event Details Date &… Continue reading New Year’s Jam at the Mission Theater: Live with Garcia Birthday Band
I have this theory that Thailand is blessed with a secret energy: wherever you go, it seems to unlock a slice of your spirit you never knew existed. From the moment I stepped into that lush jungle clearing and spotted two elephants cooling off in the river, I knew I was in for something magical.… Continue reading An Elephant Greeting and Other Magical Tales: A Thailand Travel Story
Jam-rock heavyweight Phish kicked off its beloved New Year’s run at Madison Square Garden on December 28, 2024. The band showed little sign of rust, despite not having played since the October 2024 benefit run in Albany, NY. The setlist included not one, but five rarities, along with a robust helping of tasty jams. The… Continue reading Phish Kicks Off Annual New Year’s Run with Setlist Rarities
In this dim December hush—on the eve of December 30th, 2024—when the moon’s gaze drifts across our fretboards and the shadows dance in percussive rhythms upon the stage of our memories, we summon the immortal specter of Bo Diddley. A conjurer of that primal, syncopated heart-thump, he fashioned a new kind of rock ’n’ roll… Continue reading Specters of the Shuffle: Honoring the Father of the Beat
The Grateful Web is thrilled to bring you a live-streamed performance of the Garcia Birthday Band (GBB), straight from McMenamin’s Mission Theater & Pub in Portland, Oregon. GBB isn’t just a Grateful Dead cover band – they’re a living, breathing celebration of the Grateful Dead’s musical legacy and a vital heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest’s… Continue reading Grateful Web Brings Garcia Birthday Band Live to Your Screen Tonight
The Recording Academy has announced the 2025 GRAMMY® Award nominees, and acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Sue Foley has earned a nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album for her remarkable solo acoustic project, ONE GUITAR WOMAN (Stony Plain Records). On this groundbreaking album, Foley steps away from her signature pink Fender Telecaster, affectionately known as “Pinky,”… Continue reading SUE FOLEY RECEIVES GRAMMY® AWARD NOMINATION
Acclaimed Louisiana Bayou blues guitarist Tab Benoit kicks off 2025 with a voyage on The Big Easy Cruise, setting sail from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Holland America Line Eurodam from January 5–11, 2025. Fans can expect electrifying performances alongside a celebration of New Orleans culture, music, and cuisine. For more information, visit Big Easy Cruise.… Continue reading Tab Benoit Sets Sail on The Big Easy Cruise, Resumes "I Hear Thunder" Tour January 31
