Music fans from 33 states - and Sweden! - congregated to the inaugural In the Pines concert event on Saturday, with rousing performances by Dwight Yoakam, Elle King, Paul Cauthen, and Wyatt Flores.

As fans poured into the Monterey Fairgrounds for the second day of Cali Roots, the clouds in the sky had parted from the night before, leaving only the ones closer to the ground fans had made themselves. The warm weather set the tone for the day to come as day two would celebrate the genre’s history and feature both its newest and tenured performers.

Icons of Malian music with an illustrious multi-platinum career spanning nearly 50 years, GRAMMY Award-nominated Amadou & Mariam announce the release of La Vie Est Belle, a new album featuring their greatest hits since 1998 in addition to exclusive new tracks "Mogolu" (released April 24, 2024; VIEW MUSIC VIDEO) composed by Manu Chao and the duo's hit song "Beaux Dimanches" reworked by notorious French Hip-Hop producer Ever Mihigo (Aya Nakamura, Tiakola, Oboy) released to

Cali Roots, the annual California Montereggae classic, has proven itself time and time again as not just the family reunion but the spiritual gathering of the year in the American reggae scene. Its 13th year at the Monterey County Fairgrounds proved to be quite possibly the greatest in the festival's tenure, showcasing the unabridged history of the genre, from the new and upcoming to celebrating the Marley legacy, and just about everything in between.

Just outside Martinsville, tucked away down amongst a hollow of southern Virginia, you will find Pop’s Farm, the home of Rooster Walk. The Rooster Walk Musical Festival started in 2009 as an annual party to honor high school friends and to raise money in their names for charity. It has since become one of the finest regional music festivals in the nation, with a dedicated fan base eager to ‘get their strut on’ every Memorial Day weekend.

Philadelphia-based folk-soul duo Native Harrow has just unveiled the first two singles from their eagerly anticipated album, "Divided Kind," set for release on September 13, 2024, via Different Time Records. The singles, "Borrowing Time" and "Goin' Nowhere," offer a tantalizing glimpse into the dynamic range and depth of the forthcoming LP.

Fresh off their first album release in 15 years, California Hip-Hop supergroup Living Legends brings over a century of experience between their members to the studio and the stage with every song. As they celebrate their latest reunion, Grateful Web got to sit down with the project’s founding members The Grouch and Luckyiam to speak with them about the differences between musical generations, their opinions on AI in music, and the connection they feel between Hip-Hop and Reggae.

Cleveland locals turned national touring sensation, Tropidelic has prioritized their art and ambition above all else. An amalgamation of Reggae, Funk, Hip-Hop, and the onstage energy every artist should strive to embody, the project has become an undeniable force in the community. Grateful Web got the chance to sit down with the project’s frontmen Matthew Roads and James Begin at this year’s Cali Roots Festival to talk about their process, their evolution as artists, and even their venture into the music promotion sphere.

Michael Franti and Spearhead were back at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre last night, delivering a wonderful evening of musical messages enveloped in a hip-shaking rock and roll show! Franti’s globally conscious lyrics and respect for our planet and one another were as present as the giant monoliths that cradle the audience beneath them. His voice speaks of life's truths, and no matter how joyous or hard they can be to hear sometimes, they must be heard.

The 3rd annual Mission Bayfest will be taking place on September 27-29, 2024 at the scenic Mariner’s Point Park. Fans will be met with high energy musical performances accompanied by local food vendors, as well as bartenders pouring an assortment of craft beers & cocktails.
This year the festival has expanded to three days, Friday - Sunday, featuring over 30 acts and now has a second stage with some of San Diego's finest DJ's playing between band sets.