As we navigate our way through a world filled with increasing moral ambiguity, Australia’s Xavier Rudd's work serves as a constant reminder to act with love in mind. A musician as well as a philosopher, he has been creating art that prompts existential exploration for several decades. Grateful Web got to sit down with Rudd for a few minutes before his performance at this year’s Cali Roots festival to speak with him about a range of topics.

By popular demand, FRANKY & THE ALL NIGHTERS have expanded their “Hot Vegas Nights” artist residency at Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Originally announced as a five-show residency, two more performances—Saturday, July 6 and Saturday, July 27—have been added to the run through October. The full list of free shows is below.

To a recording artist, having a bunch of big-name guests on your album can be a double-edged sword: It’ll get you some attention, sure, but there’s always the danger you’ll find yourself pushed out of the limelight—a supporting player in your own production. Fortunately, no one elbows Colin James into the wings.

Becca Stevens, the acclaimed 2X GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, confirms her highly anticipated forthcoming album "Maple to Paper," set for release on August 30 via GroundUP. Fans can preorder and presave the album now. Ahead of the album, Stevens unveiled the lead single “Now Feels Bigger Than The Past” accompanied by a video released on June 14—listen and watch here.

The Oakland A's have generously donated this ONCE IN A LIFETIME fan opportunity during Jerry Night on July 5! The Ceremonial First Pitch takes place right before the start of the game, where you will enjoy the unique experience of throwing out the First Pitch from the pitcher's mound.

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Today, as people across the country continue to suffer consequences of cannabis criminalization even in states where it is now legal, we celebrate a historic step toward ending this hypocrisy in Maryland. Alongside justice advocacy organizations, including Last Prisoner Project (LPP), Governor Wes Moore (D-Maryland) has signed an executive order granting the largest state cannabis pardon to date.