Now, gather 'round, friends of Grateful Web, and let me spin you a sweet little tale ‘bout a woman whose voice rang out like a midnight train thundering through a sleepy Texas town. We’re talkin’ Janis Joplin, born on this very day back in 1943, down in Port Arthur, Texas. She was a soul on fire—like a blazing meteor streaking through the music sky—only the heavens never quite got over the brightness she brought.

Guster has unveiled Ooh La Luxe, an expanded edition of 2024’s critically acclaimed Ooh La La, available digitally via their own Ocho Mule Records on Friday, January 24.

New Orleans’ one and only Galactic has joined forces with the legendary Soul Queen of New Orleans, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer Irma Thomas, for an all-new collaborative album. Audience With The Queen arrives Friday, April 11 on Galactic’s own Tchuop-Zilla Records. Pre-orders are available now.

Today, Candid Records and Chick Corea Productions announce Trilogy 3, a new double live album. In 2020, Chick Corea—27-time GRAMMY® winner, National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, and one of the most iconic figures in jazz—hit the road with his powerhouse trio of Christian McBride and Brian Blade, embarking on what would be Corea’s final tour.

Legendary vocalist Chris Thompson, renowned for his unforgettable performances with Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, is set to release his final live album, The Final Round. Recorded during The Final Round Tour 2022 in Germany, this album marks the culmination of Thompson’s illustrious live career and serves as a heartfelt farewell to fans worldwide.

McCarter Theatre Center is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the all-star trio of Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda, performing on May 13. This is a WXPN Welcomes event.

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, reggae lovers and music aficionados are invited to a joyful celebration of Bob Marley’s 80th birthday at Broadway Studios (435 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133). The evening will feature a live performance by celebrated reggae artist Prezident Brown, with DJ Sep on the decks, bringing the best in reggae, dub, dancehall, and more.

In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, Gibson, the iconic American-made instrument brand, and its philanthropic division, Gibson Gives, have joined forces with multiple music brands to support the recovery of music programs and musicians impacted by the fires, as well as to raise immediate funds for relief efforts and humanitarian aid organizations across Los Angeles.

British band Wille and the Bandits have announced that they will embark on a full-band headline UK tour in March and May 2025, commencing on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury.

They will then visit 17 intimate venues throughout the country, including the famous Half Moon Putney in London on March 30, 2025. The full list of dates and details is provided below.

The good life can be as simple as good food, good beer, and good music. Combine those three in the right proportions, and you’ll find the right people gathered together, sharing in the joy of it all. This weekend, I experienced that magic at Burn ’Em Brewery in Michigan City, where the beer is cold, the food is excellent, and the music gets your feet moving. The vibe was perfect for fun times with great people as we geared up for winter with some Long Johns and lively tunes.