The Musical Beginning Foundation (501c3)—a newly created organization for which Grammy Award-winning musician Micki Free and fashion designer Heather Roberts serve as the Founders/Directors—aims to provide musical instruments to children in underserved communities, helping them develop skills that foster creativity, social connection, and emotional well-being.

Grateful Web is pleased to shine the spotlight on Alan Gilman, a dedicated musician whose life journey has taken him from classical piano studies at the Juilliard School in New York to delivering mesmerizing lead guitar work in prominent Grateful Dead tribute bands. Balancing his dual roles as a skilled anesthesiologist and a sought-after “Jerry” on stage, Gilman embodies the passion, commitment, and pure joy that define the Grateful Dead community.

Get ready for one seriously B.A.D. day this summer! The inaugural BAD Day Music & Arts Festival is set to take over Wilmington’s historic Brooklyn Arts District on Saturday, July 12, 2025. With three outdoor stages, a stacked musical lineup, local makers, food and beverage vendors, yoga and wellness offerings, and more, BAD Day promises to be an unforgettable one-day celebration of music, art, and community.

Rhino continues the career-spanning archival series honoring Robert Hunter's work as a solo artist with a deluxe reissue of his 1975 studio album, Tiger Rose. While Hunter is widely revered as the primary lyricist for the Grateful Dead, this series explores the depth of his solo work, offering a renewed appreciation for his exceptional artistry. 

Cypress Hill celebrates the highest of high honors of its storied career with Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall, a three-day theatrical event and live album both immortalizing the hip hop icons’ now legendary once in a lifetime collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Legendary singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Justin Hayward, the voice of the Moody Blues, has added additional dates to The ‘Blue World’ Tour 2025.  These shows represent a rare chance for Justin Hayward’s fans to connect with and hear the music that he loves presented with a truly personal touch. Joining Justin are band members Mike Dawes, Julie Ragins and Karmen Gould.

Northlands Music and Arts Festival, the Northeast’s premier event in the Jam Scene, is set to elevate the experience once again in 2025. Starting tomorrow, fans can secure single-day tickets, offering more flexibility to enjoy the dynamic lineup across three full days. From June 13–15, 2025, Northlands will transform the idyllic Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey, NH, into a mecca of music, art, and connection.

Elton John and Brandi Carlile release their brand new song “Swing For The Fences.” Listen HERE. This life-affirming, joyous track is the latest offering from Elton and Brandi’s recently announced collaborative studio album Who Believes In Angels?, set for release on April 4 via Interscope Records. Pre-order the album HERE.

Rhiannon Giddens and Justin Robinson have unveiled “Marching Jaybird” from their forthcoming album of North Carolina fiddle and banjo music What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow (April 18 / Nonesuch Records).

Today, 9x GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist, producer, composer, bandleader, arranger, educator, broadcaster, and artistic director Christian McBride—widely regarded as the most versatile figure in jazz—introduces his newest ensemble, Christian McBride & Ursa Major. The group features an extraordinary lineup of rising stars: saxophonist Nicole Glover, guitarist Ely Perlman, pianist Mike King, and drummer Savannah Harris.