My first visit to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (a.k.a. "Jazzfest") was sort of a happy accident. In 1988, I was a young 20-something Grateful Dead tourhead, and I heard rumors that Little Feat was going to play their first show since the death of Lowell George a decade earlier. The allure was heightened by the fact that the reformed band would play on a riverboat floating on the Mississippi in New Orleans.

American jamtronica pioneers Lotus are thrilled to announce the dates and lineup for the sixteenth annual Summerdance music festival. Once again returning to the picturesque Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville, Ohio, the festival runs from August 30 through September 1, 2024. This year promises an unforgettable weekend of music, nature, and community.

Twenty6 Productions and Buffalo Iron Works have announced the lineup for the 2024 Cobblestoned Vibes Music Festival, set for August 3rd in Buffalo, NY. This year's festival will feature two stages in the Historic Cobblestone District and will include local artisan vendors, food trucks, and a unique cannabis journey.

Organizers from Twenty6 Productions, Buffalo Iron Works, and Bison Botanics are excited to present a festival experience that celebrates Buffalo's vibrant spirit like never before.

The 5th Annual Opelika Songwriters Festival is gearing up for another year to celebrate the artistry of songwriting and music. OSF attracts die-hard music fans from around the country to hear world-class singer-songwriters spanning many genres. The historic downtown district of Opelika is transformed into a music lover’s oasis for three nights and three days of top-tier performances throughout the weekend of May 16-19, 2024. Tickets are on sale HERE.

Yarmony Music Festival (previously YarmonyGrass) has been a staple of the Colorado music festival scene for almost 20 years. It is universally beloved by those who annually don their pirate gear, pack their floats and rafts, and celebrate the original festival on the Colorado River that Yarmony fans hold so dear. Yarmony was last held in August of 2019. But now, after 5 years, Yarmony rises again!

The first week of the New Orleans Jazz Festival wrapped up on Sunday, and it was a spectacular day! Initially, there were concerns about rain, but the weather turned out perfect with clear skies and a refreshing breeze. The crowds were smaller than Saturday's, making it easier to navigate the festival grounds and access food quickly.

Earl Scruggs Music Festival returns to Mill Spring, NC August 30-September 1 with a trifecta of outstanding talent, supreme amenities, and family friendly entertainment.

A festival close to our hearts, Grateful Web has been covering Cali Roots since the mid-2010s and during this time, we have seen firsthand how many hold it in high regard. An institution many believe to be the nucleus of the reggae resurgence in America, it has both played host to and even helped create some of the biggest names in the genre. At the center of it all, festival organizer Dan Sheehan runs the show.

Adding an extra day and bringing the Rolling Stones to the event for the first time, the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell was attended by 500,000 fans, Jazz Fest organizers announced today. During the expanded 8-day format, the Festival played out almost entirely under sunny skies as it shined a light on the importance of New Orleans to American and world culture.

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 to the festival grounds and a quick walk to downtown Boonville.