Albert Hammond’s words and music flow through more than half a century of modern popular music. From his earliest hits “It Never Rains in Southern California” and “The Free Electric Band” to his songwriting collaborations on classics such as ”One Moment In Time” (Whitney Houston), “I Don’t Wanna Lose You” (Tina Turner), “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” (Starship), “The Air That I Breathe” (The Hollies) and “Creep” (Radiohead), his presence and influence reverberate across genres and generations.

On Friday, February 9, 2024, Alligator Records will release Naked Truth, the first-ever solo acoustic album from world-renowned Atlanta-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis. The new album is steeped in the folk blues traditions of Muddy Waters, Skip James, Son House, Robert Johnson and even Leo Kottke. To the casual fan, this might seem to be a new direction, but for Ellis, it’s an extension of his music, as he taps into the raw essence of the blues.

Today, November 27th, 2023, marks the celestial birthday of the legendary Jimi Hendrix, a figure whose guitar strings wove the very fabric of rock n' roll. In his honor, let's embark on a psychedelic journey through time and music, celebrating the life and legacy of this iconic maestro on Grateful Web.

For years Dave Matthews Band has made its way to The Garden in New York, NY for two nights in November...  Friday, November 17th we got a chance to join in on night one of the collective’s Walk Around The Moon fall tour at the venue. It is commonplace for the group to cajole their many friends to play along on these dates and this two-night stint was no exception.

Paul Desmond, born on November 25th, 1924, is celebrated for his exceptional musical talent, particularly his unique playing style that graced the world of jazz. His contributions as the alto saxophonist for the Dave Brubeck Quartet are legendary, with their performance in "Live at Carnegie Hall" standing as a testament to his extraordinary skill and musicality.

In the early 80s (I know, I’m dating myself), my East Coast friends raved about their local hippie band Max Creek. When I visited my crew in Connecticut in 1984, they took me to my first Creek show. The vibe was Grateful Dead-ish, but Max Creek had their own flavor. It was like trying on a new pair of prewashed jeans in a new color. They weren't the same old jeans, but they were my kind of jeans.

Today, celebrated musician and producer Joe Jackson releases his latest artistic endeavour 'What A Racket!' via earMUSIC. The album is a vibrant revival of long-lost artist Max Champion and transports listeners to the lively world of Music Hall tradition.

Fans, captivated by the enigmatic Max Champion, have been speculating and researching for weeks since the album's announcement. A newly released documentary now finally sheds light on the early 20th century artist from England.

For the first time ever, mau5trap is releasing a limited run of vinyl pressings of iconic deadmau5 albums for lack of a better name on January 19, 2024, 4x4=12 on February 16, 2024 and > album title goes here < on March 15, 2024. Each edition is available now worldwide for pre-order here along with deluxe packages at www.drop.audio.

On Friday, December 15 at 8:00 PM, Flushing Town Hall will proudly host its 17th annual NEA Jazz Masters concert, presenting "The Music of the NEA Jazz Masters and Original Compositions." This beloved event is an annual highlight for New York City’s many jazz aficionados who know the Queens venue to be among the city’s best for great jazz.

The 8th annual New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum from Thursday, January 18 through Saturday, January 20 offers a stellar celebration of the art, music and history of homemade stringed instruments in the city where those devices played a role in the early development of Jazz and Blues.