The long-running Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF) will be held from June 21-23 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California. This reggae and world music festival features live music on two stages, a late-night dancehall, a variety of food and drink booths, and an international marketplace. Onsite camping is available, providing convenient access to the festival grounds and a quick walk to downtown Boonville.

As the calendar turns to May 4th, 2024, it is our distinct pleasure at Grateful Web to celebrate the birthday of a true legend, Ron Carter. A master of the upright bass, Ron Carter's profound influence resonates throughout the realms of jazz and beyond. With a career spanning over six decades, Carter’s contributions to music are unparalleled, highlighted by a staggering discography that includes thousands of albums.

Today, The Draper Family Band has released their self-titled debut album via Looking Up Productions.

The Draper Family band consists of the father and son duo of Hammond B3, keyboardist Paul Draper, and his son, multi-instrumentalist and producer, and songwriter Brandon Draper.

Today, two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary releases his epic album The Singularity digitally via Sparks & Shadows Records. The CD and vinyl release come out next week, on May 10.

Join the electro-folk sensation Moontricks for a riveting live performance at the Fox Theatre on Friday, August 16, 2024. Doors will open at 7:00 pm with the show starting at 8:00 pm.

While Calder Allen’s Dreamers Drifters and Hiders may only be his sophomore album, the fifth-generation Texan has been surrounded by a laundry list of legendary musicians his entire life. Shortly after packing up and moving home to Austin following a semester at the University of Montana, Allen brought a fresh batch of songs to his longtime family friend Charlie Sexton for a listen. Sexton agreed to produce Allen’s first album, connecting a huge circle for the both of them.

Improvisational rock powerhouse Red Matter returns with their latest studio single, "Sunrise on the Freeway," a charismatic ode to the thrill and nostalgia of the sun-soaked days of summertime. The Connecticut-based outfit’s anthemic new release is a compelling declaration of the band’s distinctive sound and boundless potential. Recorded at Horizon Studios in West Haven, CT by Vic Steffens (Sinkane, The Breakfast), the tune delivers the band's signature blend of soaring guitars, commanding instrumentation, and soulful vocals.

Fans have heard Fred Thomas on James Brown & The J.B.s’ “Pass the Peas,” “Hot Pants,” “Doing it to Death (Funky Good Time),” “Get on the Good Foot,” and other hits from the origins of funk. From 1971 to 2006, Fred Thomas of the J.B.’s was the primary bassist for the Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown.

“Anyways, I Love You,” the new song from platinum-selling trio Wild Rivers, is debuting today. Watch/share the official music video, directed by Hannah Gray Hall and produced by Weird Candy, HERE.

Today, Jam Cruise announces its eagerly anticipated artist lineup and complete event details for the 21st edition of the esteemed music cruise. This concert vacation at sea brings an eclectic community of first-time performers, Jam Cruise veterans, super-groups and master guests onboard an intimate cruise across the Caribbean. The complete lineup is included below.