Reggae legends Black Uhuru dropped some serious roots reggae beats at the Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, on Friday night. First, a bit of personal history: I got turned on to Black Uhuru by my college roomie, Robert, at U.C. Santa Cruz in the early Eighties. He had copies of the band’s seminal… Continue reading 38 Years Later: Still High on Black Uhuru’s Reggae Vibes
In the 90s, San Diego’s Mission Bay was the epicenter of summer music, hosting legendary events like The Mission Bay Summer Concert Series, Vans Warped Tour, X-Games, MTV’s “Rock the Vote,” and the OMBAC Coming Out Party. These unforgettable events have inspired a new generation of music festivals in San Diego, including San Diego Bayfest,… Continue reading Bringing Back the Spirit of San Diego's Iconic 90s Festivals: Mission Bayfest Expands to Three Days of Music, Food, and Fun
Goose descended on Saratoga Springs, NY, for a two-night stand at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which is surrounded by lush greenery and a sprawling state park that includes hot springs. The band was sufficiently warmed up after playing in Holmdel, NJ, and Boston, MA, earlier in the week. The Connecticut-based indie groove quintet certainly… Continue reading Goose Achieves Lift-Off on Night One at SPAC
On this September 9th, 2024, we at Grateful Web pause to remember the legacy of Otis Redding, a soul whose voice carried the weight of a thousand dreams, whose music struck at the very heart of human experience. Born in Dawson, Georgia, in 1941, Redding carved out a path that led him from the deep… Continue reading Shake, Sing, and Stir the Soul: Remembering Otis Redding
Today, Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, have shared “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” (Live at Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY – January 30, 1974) from Bob Dylan and The Band. A reminder that this is the final advance track from The 1974 Live Recordings – a… Continue reading New unheard version of Bob Dylan and The Band’s “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues” out now
Psychedelic funk pioneers Lettuce have teamed up with nugs.net to launch Lettuce Live, a brand-new subscription-based platform that will house exclusive on-demand audio and video concert footage, showcasing the band where they shine the most—the live performance setting in front of their fans. Over the course of their three-decade career, the band has built a… Continue reading Lettuce Teams Up with Nugs.net to Launch ‘Lettuce Live,’ An Exclusive Hub for On-Demand Audio & Video Concert Footage
Throughout the latter half of the seventies, Joni Mitchell continued to creatively break ground with her fearless and fluid exploration of jazz. Rather than tread the same path, she challenged and reinvented her style with a folk fusion like no other. Ascending to an unrivaled sonic peak, this innovative sound took shape across the gold-certified… Continue reading Joni Mitchell “Traveling (Hejira)” demo released today
BeachLife Festival organizers announce a new concert coming to Southern California this fall with BeachLife Nights. Taking place Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 in Redondo Beach, BeachLife Nights will showcase live music by Michael Franti & Spearhead, Iration, SOJA, Fortunate Youth, The English Beat, Donavon Frankenreiter, Anuhea, The Rookie5, and more. Additionally, Michelin-starred… Continue reading SoCal's BeachLife Festival Announces BeachLife Nights, A Food & Music Experience October 18 & 19
Today, the legendary jazz group The Bad Plus announces an extensive fall/winter tour in support of their upcoming album Complex Emotions out November 8 via Mack Avenue Records. The tour will include their annual four-night residency at the Dakota in their hometown of Minneapolis and five nights at New York City’s famed Birdland Jazz Club.… Continue reading The Bad Plus Announces Fall/Winter Tour, Tickets On Sale Today
September 22, 2024, marks a new chapter for the roots rock country band formerly known as Mike and the Moonpies. Now rebranded as Silverada, the group is set to perform at The Oriental Theater in Denver, CO, in celebration of their latest, boldest release yet—Silverada. Fans will witness the evolution of a band that’s taken… Continue reading Roots Rock Band Silverada (Formerly Mike and the Moonpies) Set to Release New Album and Perform in Denver on September 22, 2024
