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.

On this day, January 19th, 2024, we at Grateful Web immerse ourselves in the vivid celebration of Janis Joplin's birthday, an icon who not just sang, but lived the blues with a rawness and fervor rarely paralleled. Janis, with her raspy, soul-drenched voice, wasn't just a singer; she was a force of nature that reshaped the contours of music, leaving an indelible mark on the psychedelic rock scene of the 1960s.

Jim Irsay, owner & CEO of the NFL's Indianapolis Colts, is bringing items from The Jim Irsay Collection – his renowned assemblage of historic and iconic artifacts from rock music, American history and pop culture – to his hometown of Chicago on Tuesday, August 2, showcasing his passion for curating culturally-significant artifacts to share with the world.

The Jim Irsay Collection, based in Indianapolis, has acquired a Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar owned and played by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Janis Joplin.

Until recently on loan to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this was one of two acoustic guitars Joplin owned when she died and is likely the only guitar she played on stage during her years of fame. She also learned to play her iconic hit song Me and Bobby McGee on the J-45.

This Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m. ET the Fur Peace Ranch Guitar Camp airs an exclusive interview by Jorma Kaukonen on Janis Joplin and then one with Grace Slick!

According to Full Moonalice legend, social distancing and face masks are the new normal. They may be temporary, but the duration of that temporary is unknown.

Kyra Gordon is a jazz & blues vocalist known for her soulful tone and captivating stage-presence. Originally from Oakland, CA, Gordon's mischievous and searching spirit comes through both in her songwriting and in her witty stage banter. She is accompanied on stage by pianist Larry Steelman, a composer and musician who has worked with such artists as Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Mick Jagger and Dizzy Gillespie. Direction and Dramaturgy of “Loving Janis”was done by Jayne Wenger.

Vocalist Kyra Gordon with Pianist and arranger Larry Steelman bring hypnotic and far-out arrangements of two iconic singers: Janis Ian and Janis Joplin. In “Loving Janis” the stylistic interpretations of both Janis Joplin and Janis Ian will encompass jazz, rock and folk arrangements of the iconic performers. Epic song classics including “At Seventeen”; “Jesse”; “Piece of My Heart”; “Bobby McGee” and others will be joyfully sung in a heartfelt tribute by singer-songwriter Kyra Gordon.

A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN will open at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre (127 E 23rd St. / 23rd & Lexington Ave) on Thursday, April 10th, giving fans a chance to see Broadway’s acclaimed theatrical rock experience in one of New York’s most intimate concert venues. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com and at the Gramercy Theatre box office.