MerleFest, presented by Window World, has added I’m With Her, Leftover Salmon, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Steel Wheels, Tami Neilson, Becky Buller, and more to its 2025 lineup. Taking place April 24–27, 2025, on the campus of Wilkes Community College, the annual celebration of founding legend Doc Watson will host both legendary names and exciting up-and-comers. These include fast-rising honky-tonk starlet Emily Nenni, Colorado-rooted newgrass ensemble The Fretliners, blues-drenched guitar virtuoso Cristina Vane, and dozens of others.

After the up-tempo ’90s vibe of this summer’s Dwight Yoakam cover, “This Drinkin’ Will Kill Me,” Benson — the husband-and-wife duo of award-winning pickers Kristin Scott Benson (banjo) and Wayne Benson (mandolin) — downshifts to a subdued mood and distinctly contemporary sound with their latest single for Mountain Home Music Company, “Down That Road.”

The Industrial Strength Bluegrass Summer Fest is back for 2025, bringing three days of exceptional bluegrass music to the heart of Ohio from July 17-19, 2025. Hosted at the Greene County Expo Center, this family-friendly festival is the perfect destination for bluegrass enthusiasts and music lovers alike.

The Heart of Bluegrass Excellence

Big Head Todd and the Monsters were welcomed home with open arms the last two nights from sold out crowds at Washington’s in Fort Collins, Colorado. It's always heart warming when BHTM walk onto any stage in the Rocky Mountain state. There is so much love and adoration for their soul shaking longevity you can’t ignore the infectious energy they bring. The band is celebrating their forty year history as a band and what a mile stone that is.

On December 1, 1979, the Grateful Dead graced the stage of the Stanley Theatre in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, delivering a performance that has since become a cherished gem among fans. This show captures the band at a transitional period, with keyboardist Brent Mydland solidifying his role and bringing new energy to the ensemble. The night was a blend of classic tunes, exploratory jams, and moments of pure musical magic.

Set 1:

    "Jack Straw"

On this December 1st, 2024, we at Grateful Web find ourselves adrift on the sonic seas, sailing towards the horizon where memory and melody entwine. It is here we celebrate the birth of Jaco Pastorius—a man who didn't just play the bass guitar but transformed it into an instrument of cosmic communication.

Progressive bluegrass band Wheels North is thrilled to announce the release of their first full-length studio album, Arrival. Featuring 12 original tracks, the album showcases the band’s diverse songwriting voices and genre-blending approach, with no cover songs in sight.

Colorado-based psychedelic rock band RADO has released their highly anticipated new single, “Family Tree”—a captivating fusion of heartfelt themes and futuristic soundscapes. Available now on all major streaming platforms, this track marks a significant evolution in the band’s musical journey, showcasing their unique ability to merge deep emotional storytelling with their signature electro-jam rock sound.

The Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation (KTBA), led by four-time GRAMMY-nominated blues-rock artist Joe Bonamassa, is proud to announce its 3rd Annual “7 Days of Giving” Auction in celebration of GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement. This special auction starts today, Tuesday, November 26, and runs through GivingTuesday, December 3.

From July 9 to 13, 2025, the electronic music world will gather for the 22nd edition of the AIRBEAT ONE Festival. Held at the airfield in Neustadt-Glewe, the event transforms the locale into the third-largest city in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for five days of unparalleled music and culture.