This year's Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California, offered a vibrant mix of new wave, goth, and post-punk acts with a lighter and more upbeat vibe than in previous years.

My Morning Jacket is lifting the curtain on Okonokos, a new 4K version of their acclaimed 2006 live concert film capturing a blistering 2-hour performance from the band’s November 2005 two-night stand at San Francisco, CA’s legendary Fillmore Auditorium mixed in 5.1 audio. Abramorama, a preeminent global distribution, marketing and sales partner for nonfiction and music films, will set up targeted event screenings globally in partnership with ATO Records, the band’s record label.

“I’ve always loved Little Feat, and this new incarnation of the band is bringing some serious heat, cred and new blood to their enduring legacy,” says Bonnie Raitt, a longtime friend of LITTLE FEAT.

Today, we at Grateful Web celebrate the birthday of the legendary Robert Fripp, a musical maestro whose genius has reverberated through the cosmos since the inception of King Crimson in 1968. Known for his eccentricity, innovative techniques, and a penchant for sonic exploration, Fripp has crafted a legacy that continues to influence musicians and bewilder fans worldwide.

The Flatiron Sounds Music Festival is set to light up Chautauqua Park with an unforgettable day of music, food, and fun on Sunday, June 16th, 2024. From 1 pm to 7 pm, attendees will be treated to a vibrant celebration of local and national talent, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the iconic Flatirons. Best of all, this incredible event is completely free!

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Ah, Wavy Gravy, the man, the myth, the human kaleidoscope, celebrating his 88th spin around this wild, cosmic dance floor we call Earth. If the world were a Grateful Dead concert, Wavy Gravy would be the ever-smiling, joke-telling, rainbow-clad MC, guiding us through the haze with his infectious laughter and boundless love.

The third annual Mill Valley Music Festival on May 11-12 combined elements of a delightfully eclectic daytime concert with a town fair, providing two days of entertainment for all ages in this quintessential Marin County locale. Headliners Greensky Bluegrass, Fleet Foxes, and many other performers thrilled adults and children alike, and a host of crafts and activities across the aptly named Friends Field provided hours of fun for those who preferred to keep the music in the background.

Cascade Equinox has unveiled a bevy of additional programming for its 2024 edition, including the addition of electronic duo Wajatta, daily stage lineups, single-day tickets, ‘Summer Jams’ pre-party series, luxury shuttles, and much more. Set amidst the tranquil landscapes of the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond, Oregon, the cross-genre festival will once again captivate attendees from Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Pulling melodies from some of history’s greatest composers, artist Father of the Vibe is set to debut an instrumental EP, A Thousand Words. This innovative project takes adaptations of Debussy, Bach, Bartok, and Tchaikovsky, raking them over the coals of reggae, resulting in a sound that is both organic and complex.

Natalie Spears' music is animated by the quiet awe of wild places. From her home in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley, she immerses herself in the natural world, finding beauty and meaning in the language of birds, the patterns of migration, and the cosmic dance of nature. Her forthcoming album, Hymn of Wild Things, set to release on June 28, is a poignant collection of songs chronicling her experiences of wonder, loss, and metamorphosis.