Miami-based powerhouse quartet Electric Kif, known for their eclectic fusion of rock, jazz, and electronic drum & bass, have announced their highly anticipated 2024 summer tour. Renowned for their innovative ‘post-nuclear’ groove, the band continues to push the boundaries of live music, captivating audiences across the U.S. and internationally. The group, featuring Rodrigo Zambrano (bass),… Continue reading Electric Kif 2024 Tour: New Album, Special Collaborations, and More
The long-running Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF) will be held from June 21-23 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California. This reggae and world music festival features live music on two stages, a late-night dancehall, a variety of food and drink booths, and an international marketplace. Onsite camping is available, providing convenient access… Continue reading Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Returns for 2024: Celebrating Reggae and World Music
As the calendar turns to May 4th, 2024, it is our distinct pleasure at Grateful Web to celebrate the birthday of a true legend, Ron Carter. A master of the upright bass, Ron Carter’s profound influence resonates throughout the realms of jazz and beyond. With a career spanning over six decades, Carter’s contributions to music… Continue reading Ron Carter: A Lifetime of Bass Brilliance – Our Birthday Tribute
Today, The Draper Family Band has released their self-titled debut album via Looking Up Productions. The Draper Family band consists of the father and son duo of Hammond B3, keyboardist Paul Draper, and his son, multi-instrumentalist and producer, and songwriter Brandon Draper. Hammond B3 artist Paul Draper was signed to a label in Chicago his… Continue reading The Draper Family Band releases self-titled debut album
Today, two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary releases his epic album The Singularity digitally via Sparks & Shadows Records. The CD and vinyl release come out next week, on May 10. Two days after the physical release, McCreary will perform the album live, at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles with special… Continue reading Bear McCreary Releases The Singularity
Join the electro-folk sensation Moontricks for a riveting live performance at the Fox Theatre on Friday, August 16, 2024. Doors will open at 7:00 pm with the show starting at 8:00 pm. Hailing from the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, the dynamic duo of Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman blend organic folk, roots rock,… Continue reading Moontricks Brings Electro-Folk Fusion to Fox Theatre This August
While Calder Allen’s Dreamers Drifters and Hiders may only be his sophomore album, the fifth-generation Texan has been surrounded by a laundry list of legendary musicians his entire life. Shortly after packing up and moving home to Austin following a semester at the University of Montana, Allen brought a fresh batch of songs to his… Continue reading Calder Allen’s Sophomore Release Dreamers Drifters and Hiders Is Out Now
Improvisational rock powerhouse Red Matter returns with their latest studio single, “Sunrise on the Freeway,” a charismatic ode to the thrill and nostalgia of the sun-soaked days of summertime. The Connecticut-based outfit’s anthemic new release is a compelling declaration of the band’s distinctive sound and boundless potential. Recorded at Horizon Studios in West Haven, CT… Continue reading Red Matter Drops New Summer Anthem: "Sunrise on the Freeway"
Fans have heard Fred Thomas on James Brown & The J.B.s’ “Pass the Peas,” “Hot Pants,” “Doing it to Death (Funky Good Time),” “Get on the Good Foot,” and other hits from the origins of funk. From 1971 to 2006, Fred Thomas of the J.B.’s was the primary bassist for the Godfather of Soul, Mr.… Continue reading Funk Originator & 35-Year James Brown Bassist Fred Thomas Releases Solo Debut Single w/ Clyde Stubblefield on Drums
“Anyways, I Love You,” the new song from platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers, is debuting today. Watch/share the official music video, directed by Hannah Gray Hall and produced by Weird Candy, HERE. Reflecting on the track, the group—Khalid Yassein, Devan Glover and Andrew Oliver—shares, “‘Anyways, I Love You’ is a song about loving someone through thick… Continue reading Wild Rivers' new song "Anyways, I Love You" out today
