Today, January 15th, 2024, marks what would have been the birthday of the legendary Ronnie Van Zant, the iconic lead vocalist of Lynyrd Skynyrd, a band that profoundly shaped the landscape of Southern rock ‘n’ roll. As we remember Ronnie, we at Grateful Web celebrate his remarkable contributions to music and his enduring legacy. Ronnie… Continue reading Simple Man, Extraordinary Legacy: Honoring Ronnie Van Zant's Influence on Music
The Declaration of Independence. Rocky Balboa’s boxing boots. Instruments used by members of the Beatles. John F. Kennedy’s rocking chair. These are just a few of the items I saw last Thursday night at the Jim Irsay collection at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, has amassed an… Continue reading From Beatles to Balboa: A Journey through the Jim Irsay Collection
Get ready to immerse yourself in the entrancing soundscapes of Into The Fog‘s latest live album, “Searchin’ For Sanctuary: Roanoke, VA 10/19/23,” set to release on January 19th. This Raleigh-based psychedelic jamgrass group is known for their captivating songwriting and genre-defying melodies, and they are thrilled to offer an advanced listening experience of their new… Continue reading 'Searchin’ For Sanctuary': Into The Fog's Roanoke Performance Captured in New Live Album
The eclectic band Spafford is constantly pushing the boundaries of improvisation and creativity. On a stage where Houdini himself performed, Spafford created more magic for the fans who attended either night of the two-night winter tour opening run at historic Broad Brook Opera House. The first night was highlighted by the high energy originals “Broken… Continue reading Spafford Opens Winter Tour in Broad Brook, CT with Temptations Cover
When you come from Bolton, Mississippi (pop. 567), the blues is in your DNA. Indeed, it’s the same place that gave the world Charley Patton, Bo Carter, Sam Chatmon and others who, it could be argued, established the blues as a distinct genre during the early part of the 20th century. The spirit of those… Continue reading Mississippi-born Vancouver singer/guitarist ROBERT CONNELY FARR releases latest Delta blues opus Pandora Sessions
Today, groove titans Ghost-Note announced an April 19th release date for their upcoming third album Mustard n’Onions. Led by Snarky Puppy’s multi-GRAMMY-winning duo of drummer-keyboardist Robert Sput Searight and percussionist Nate Werth, Mustard n’Onions will be the group’s first new LP in six years, and their debut for Artistry Music/Mack Avenue Music Group. The announcement… Continue reading Ghost-Note Announces New Album Mustard n’Onions out April 19th
Guitarist and composer Phil Sargent is a name to be reckoned with in the Boston and New York music scenes. Described as a musician who “is cognizant of the tradition but thinks outside of the box” (All About Jazz) and who “incorporates melodic hooks into the mix, where superior technique, cunning interactions, memorable song forms,… Continue reading Guitarist and composer Phil Sargent presents his long-awaited third album, “Sons”
Oh, the stories we could tell about Yonder Mountain String Band. We could talk about the first time I saw them. Around 1999 or 2000, I wanted to check out the storied NYC club Wetlands to see what all the fuss was about, and I’d heard about this hot up-and-coming bluegrass band from Colorado. Wetlands:… Continue reading Yonder Mountain String Band + Never Come Down | Sweetwater Music Hall | 1/12/2024
Sturgill Simpson and Bob Weir made guest appearances during Orebolo’s Friday night set on the opening day of Dead Ahead festival last night. Orebolo is a Goose acoustic side project featuring Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, and Jeff Arevalo (who plays drums for Goose but is on stand-up bass in this band). Orebolo played the first… Continue reading Sturgill Simpson and Bob Weir Sat In with Rick, Peter, and Jeff from Goose at Dead Ahead Last Night
The Independent in San Francisco, hosted three up-and-coming bands for a night of funk and fun on Thursday, January 11, 2024. If you’re looking to get a party started, keep it going, or make it last all night, you might want to check out Object Heavy, Boot Juice, and Litty deBungus. Litty deBungus kicked off… Continue reading Object Heavy, Boot Juice, & Litty deBungus | The Independent | 1/11/2024
