In the grand cosmic game of life, Bill Walton played his part with a towering presence, both literally and figuratively. As the universe calls him back on May 27th, 2024, we at Grateful Web gather to honor the kaleidoscopic journey of a man who danced through the arenas of basketball and the psychedelic meadows of Deadhead devotion with equal grace and zeal.

Join the festivities for the third annual Playing On The Farm, the UK’s premier gathering of Deadheads of all ages. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Cotswold Hills, this unique event offers an unforgettable weekend of music, community, and nature. From July 12th to July 14th, 2024, immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of an organic farm while enjoying live music and camaraderie.

A Weekend of Unforgettable Music

In the grand cosmic dance of jazz, where notes float like leaves in the autumn wind, there stands a figure whose very name conjures the essence of innovation, rebellion, and pure, unadulterated genius—Miles Davis. Born on this day, May 26th, 1926, in Alton, Illinois, Miles Davis would go on to become a towering giant in the world of music, leaving behind a legacy that transcends genres and generations.

The Early Days: Birth of the Cool

From the windswept streets of Hibbing, Minnesota, to the electric nights of Greenwich Village, Bob Dylan's journey has been a kaleidoscope of sound, vision, and poetic genius. Born Robert Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, Dylan's 83-year odyssey has redefined music, leaving an indelible mark on the collective consciousness of generations.

Today, ALP releases Grateful: The Music Plays the Band, a seventeen-track collection of some of the finest Grateful Dead songs performed by key members of the band’s greater musical community including Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company), Dark Star Orchestra and more.

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 music and cultural landscape is set to shift dramatically with the arrival of BERTHA, the world’s first Grateful Drag band. This all-star ensemble of queer and allied talent from East Nashville is pioneering a spectacular blend of music, performance art, and activism, all while donning wigs and full drag. The group has announced an eagerly awaited performance at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Steve Winwood first captured the public's imagination as a teenage prodigy with the Spencer Davis Group in the mid-1960s, churning out hits like "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man." His formidable talent as both a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist soon steered him towards new creative ventures, notably the formation of Traffic. Alongside fellow luminaries like Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason, Traffic melded rock, jazz, and folk elements into a fluid and compelling sound, yielding classics such as "Dear Mr. Fantasy" and "The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys."

The Latin Dead, the innovative 11-piece ensemble known for their vibrant fusion of Grateful Dead classics with Latin rhythms, are scheduled to perform on May 16, 2024. This much-anticipated event will celebrate the inaugural night of Dead and Company’s Sphere residency at Backstage Bar and Billiards, located at 601 Fremont St., Las Vegas.

Terrapin Crossroads Presents has announced that Phil Lesh & Friends will headline their third ‘Sunday Daydream’ Festival at McNears Beach Park in San Rafael, CA, on July 21, 2024. The band, and all musical acts at Sunday Daydream Vol. 3, will celebrate the 50 year anniversary of ‘Grateful Dead at the Hollywood Bowl on 7/21/74’, an iconic show from the band at the height of their musical prowess and innovation.