In the 90s, San Diego's Mission Bay was the epicenter of summer music, hosting legendary events like The Mission Bay Summer Concert Series, Vans Warped Tour, X-Games, MTV's "Rock the Vote," and the OMBAC Coming Out Party.

On this September 9th, 2024, we at Grateful Web pause to remember the legacy of Otis Redding, a soul whose voice carried the weight of a thousand dreams, whose music struck at the very heart of human experience. Born in Dawson, Georgia, in 1941, Redding carved out a path that led him from the deep South to the world’s stage, leaving behind a body of work that is nothing short of transcendent. His sound—a mixture of raw emotion, sweat-soaked rhythms, and a voice so powerful it seemed to tremble the earth—became a force that no one could ignore.

The winds of country music carried a voice unlike any other on September 8th, a voice that would echo through the decades, haunting and beautiful—Patsy Cline. Today, we at Grateful Web remember her, not merely as a legend but as a ghostly presence that still hums through the halls of Nashville, the mountains, and the winding roads where country music thrives.

3Sirens, an East Nashville-based music group known for fostering creative collaborations, is proud to announce the upcoming charity compilation Every Possible Way. Curated and produced by artist/producer Dan Molad (Lucius, Coco), the album features 10 reimagined classic 90s tracks from artists such as Weezer, The Verve, and Jimmy Eat World, performed by a diverse lineup of artists including Joseph, Lucius, Coco, and more.

British multi-talented musician and electrifying singer-songwriter Greg Coulson is thrilled to announce an intimate headline show with his full band at the legendary PizzaExpress Live, The Pheasantry, Chelsea on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

The year is 1955, and a boy from Lubbock, Texas, is poised to change the course of music history. His name? Buddy Holly. Today, on September 7th, 2024, we celebrate what would have been his 88th birthday—a moment to reflect on the meteoric rise, the songs that still echo across generations, and the lasting imprint he left on the soundscape of rock 'n' roll.

The Songs That Shook the World

Today, the Kentucky-based band Wayne Graham releases their ninth studio album, Bastion, via Hickman Holler Records/Thirty Tigers. Rooted in the coal-mining region of eastern Kentucky, the indie rock band blends genres, using folk and country as a foundation for fearless explorations of jazz, punk, soul, noise, classic rock, and modern classical music, while exploring what it means to no longer feel at home in a small town.

Australian guitarist, singer/songwriter, and producer Hamish Anderson releases "So Alive," a defining track from his upcoming album ELECTRIC, today!

A new report from The New York Times has shed light on the mounting consequences of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s 10-year plan for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) — a plan that has led to slower mail delivery, higher costs for consumers, and a staggering $6 billion deficit. Amid growing concern over DeJoy’s management of the USPS, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has taken a stand, pressing DeJoy to “fully resolve disastrous performance failures” after significant mail delays in the Atlanta area.

The Western Arctic Reserve, also known as the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, spans a breathtaking array of landscapes—from frozen tundra and boreal forests to pristine lakes, rivers, and wetlands. This vast region is not only a testament to the raw beauty of nature but also home to iconic wildlife, including caribou herds, polar bears, and millions of migratory birds.