Funk legend and Meters' bassist George Porter Jr. returned to the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, March 16, 202, along with his band Runnin' Pardners to celebrate the life of drummer Russell Batiste. He also brought many accomplished friends including drummer Adam Deitch, keyboardist John Papa Gros, and guitarist Cris Jacobs.

On this day, March 25th, 2024, Grateful Web celebrates the incomparable Sir Elton Hercules John, a true colossus in the realm of music, whose career has been a kaleidoscope of groundbreaking achievements, unforgettable melodies, and heartfelt philanthropy. As the piano maestro turns another year more fabulous, we pay homage to a life that has, and continues to, soundtrack the soul of generations.

Today, March 25th, 2024, we at Grateful Web honor the birth and enduring legacy of the incomparable Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, whose voice and spirit continue to resonate across the globe. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1942, Franklin's journey into music was deeply rooted in the gospel sounds of the church, a foundational element that would profoundly shape her future in soul, R&B, and beyond.

Today, Yukon-based bluegrass band The Lucky Ones officially begin a new chapter with the release of their new EP A Nickel For The Fiddler, available on all digital platforms.

On the heels of two singles, "Since The Farm Got Sold" and "Fools Gold," the group is offering one more preview with "Waiting On A Paycheck," a high-and-lonesome homage to their blue collar roots that can be traced back to Jimmie Rodgers.