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Primus Turns Paso Robles into a Freak‑Funk Playground

On a beautiful summer Saturday—the day after the July 4th holiday—the faithful gathered at Vina Robles Amphitheatre for another mind‑bending performance by Primus. Before the much‑anticipated return of Les Claypool and his cohorts, a surprising opening set awaited. Opening for the legendary Primus in front of their most ardent fans is no easy task, yet… Continue reading Primus Turns Paso Robles into a Freak‑Funk Playground

Mother Lode of Melody: Shannon Tehya Strikes Gold at Troy’s Luna Series

Gold can be found on the surface, but you have to dig for the mother lode. Natalie Seagriff has done that digging for you in Troy, NY, with her Luna Series concerts. These showcases feature local talent you won’t hear on commercial radio—at least not yet. The series is held in the beautiful Mount Ida… Continue reading Mother Lode of Melody: Shannon Tehya Strikes Gold at Troy’s Luna Series

Big Shrimp | Stella Blues | 6/29/2025

The high octane progressive funk quartet from Bridgeport, CT, Big Shrimp, dropped a raging set after Goose’s tour ending Westville performance at Stella Blues in downtown New Haven, CT on June 29, 2025. They were supported by Drunken Doja Monkey, billed as Luke Bemand B2B Greg Knight, who performed a DJ set prior to Big Shrimp.… Continue reading Big Shrimp | Stella Blues | 6/29/2025

Drumroll, Please: Phish Outlasts Energizer Bunny at Folsom

Phish wrapped up their memorable three-night run at Folsom Field last night, July 5th, 2025, capping off a spectacular weekend of music, magic, and those inimitable Boulder vibes. Grateful Web was right there, capturing every note and soaking up all the grooves. The final evening kicked off with “Buried Alive,” immediately setting the energetic tone… Continue reading Drumroll, Please: Phish Outlasts Energizer Bunny at Folsom

Goose Concludes Blockbuster Summer Tour with High-Energy Westville Show

Goose returned to the Westville Music Bowl for the sixth time in their career to close out their Summer 2025 tour with another lights out performance. This New Haven, CT venue is like a hometown venue to them, given the proximity to their early base of Wilton, CT. They unfurled a number of fun covers… Continue reading Goose Concludes Blockbuster Summer Tour with High-Energy Westville Show

Sneakin' Sally Back to Boulder: Phish at Folsom

Phish rolled into Boulder this week for a three-night July run at Folsom Field—July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2025—and Grateful Web was there to soak up every funky note. Anyone familiar with Phish’s Colorado history knows that classic photo of the boys hauling gear across a Telluride street; their love for the Centennial State runs… Continue reading Sneakin' Sally Back to Boulder: Phish at Folsom

A Garden Gaggle: Goose Soars In Four-Hour MSG Blowout

Just over six years ago to the day, we heard about this relatively unknown band from Connecticut named Goose who was allegedly about to burst onto the jam-rock scene via a breakout performance at the upcoming 2019 Peach Festival. If that visionary had also mentioned that Goose would also sell out Madison Square Garden in… Continue reading A Garden Gaggle: Goose Soars In Four-Hour MSG Blowout

Seventy-Three and Counting: Panic Turns Red Rocks into Jam-Rock Olympus

Show number seventy-three is officially in the rock-and-roll history books, and by the end of this weekend, Widespread Panic will have sold out Red Rocks Amphitheatre seventy-five consecutive times. This record likely will never be disrupted, challenged, or broken. The band’s magical, musical allure, combined with the adventurous, free-spirited fans that follow the band, fuels… Continue reading Seventy-Three and Counting: Panic Turns Red Rocks into Jam-Rock Olympus

Dialing Up Genius: Richard Manuel’s Journey From AM Radio to The Band’s Spotlight

For those of us born at least a half-century ago, the memory burns bright of listening to AM radio in the dark of night, when the big stations could boost their transmission power and beam music and news far beyond their daytime range. It feels as distant from today’s hyper-connected world as crossing the prairie… Continue reading Dialing Up Genius: Richard Manuel’s Journey From AM Radio to The Band’s Spotlight

"Show-hio" Lives On: Goose Lights Up Cleveland on Night Two

The Connecticut based jam rock meets indie groove outfit known as Goose returned to the modern Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica for round two in “Show-hio.” Despite a torrential downpour that occurred before the show began, the band lit up the iconic Cleveland waterfront nestled on the famous Erie Canal. Night two was certainly an extension… Continue reading "Show-hio" Lives On: Goose Lights Up Cleveland on Night Two