Today, on October 21st, 2024, we at Grateful Web raise our voices and hearts to honor the birthday of the one and only Dizzy Gillespie. A man whose music wasn’t just heard but felt, Dizzy was a whirlwind of creativity that swept through the jazz world and left it forever changed. His musical style was… Continue reading Groovin' in the Sky: A Birthday Ode to Dizzy Gillespie
Imagine, if you will, a world without the soulful slide guitar of Elvin Bishop—it’s not a world I’d fancy. Today, October 21st, 2024, we at Grateful Web raise a glass to celebrate the birthday of this blues maestro who’s been coloring our world with his music for decades. Elvin’s journey began in the heart of… Continue reading Party Till the Cows Come Home: Toasting Elvin's Legacy
Today, electronic music innovator LP Giobbi releases her sophomore album, Dotr, via Ninja Tune / Counter Records. This kinetic and thoughtful body of work aims to capture a sense of home while constantly in motion, creating a 54-minute musical journey that radiates the comfort and warmth many seek. Across 17 spellbinding tracks, LP Giobbi confronts… Continue reading LP Giobbi’s Sophomore Album Dotr Out Now
Rhino excitedly presents a brand new collection of high-quality quadrophonic releases, extending its QUADIO series of premier reissues beloved by audiophiles everywhere. Following scarcity for over five decades, four seminal albums have now been digitized and preserved from their original analog four-track Quad mixes. This latest cohort of classics consists of the previously unissued Foghat… Continue reading Rhino's latest Quadio titles include previously unissued Foghat and J. Geils Band + Jefferson Starship & The Doobie Brothers
Friko, man. Fucking brilliant. Friko‘s 2024 album Where We’ve Been, Where We Go From Here is one of the most interesting, emotional, and exciting albums of 2024. It’s everything rock is supposed to be. Anthemic, loud guitars? Check. John Lennon-ish angst and introspection? Check. Earwormy, Paul McCartney-ish melodies? Check. Youthful passion, poetry, and poignancy? Check.… Continue reading ALT ROCK JOURNAL: FRIKO & ROYEL OTIS AT THE FOX THEATER, OAKLAND CA OCTOBER 18, 2024
After a string of singles that range from the jittery opening grooves of “Barnyard Funk” to a tranquil instrumental take on Reno & Smiley’s “I’m Using My Bible for a Road Map”; the straight-ahead grass of “Slice and Dice”; the moody yet propulsive “Curious Times,” and the contemplative new focus track, “Hutchins Creek,” mandolinist Mark… Continue reading Mark Stoffel’s True Tones is masterful and elegant
Unlike the legendary story of blues icon Robert Johnson and his iconic “Cross Road Blues,” widely acclaimed blues guitarist Terry Robb and the highly lauded blues pianist David Vest have individually crossed clubs, cities, and countries performing their rich and illustrious discographies to blues fans from north to south, east to west. Now the two… Continue reading Terry Robb And David Vest Release Collaborative Studio Album CrissCross
Canadian blues, soul, and rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Marcus Trummer is pleased to announce his new single “Holding Out For You” released Friday 18th October. The single is available on all streaming platforms HERE. Watch the official “Holding Out For You” music video on YouTube HERE. “Holding Out For You” is the fourth and final… Continue reading Marcus Trummer releases "Holding Out For You" single & music video from debut album "From The Start"
Imagine a world where the heartland meets the highway, where every chord strummed tells a story of freedom and resilience. That’s the world Tom Petty crafted for us—a world we all got to live in, even if just for the length of a song. Tom was the kind of bloke who made you feel like… Continue reading Stop Draggin' Our Hearts Around: Missing Tom
JUNO Award-nominated singer-songwriter Scott Helman is proud to announce the release of his new album, “Augusta 10,” now available across all digital music platforms. Mirroring the original release date of his debut album “Augusta” a decade ago, this reimagined collection features newly recorded versions of tracks from the original album, blending their youthful spirit with… Continue reading Scott Helman Releases "Augusta 10" to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Breakthrough Album
