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.

The Northlands Music and Arts Festival kicked off the third rendition of this incredibly fun and chill festival dedicated to the jam-rock scene on June 13, 2024. The event is held at the Cheshire Fairgrounds in Swanzey, NH, located in southern New Hampshire near the Vermont border.

Danny Wimmer Presents is proud to announce the 2024 daily schedule, as well as the on-sale of single-day passes, for the 4th annual Born & Raised Festival happening September 13-15 in Pryor, OK. The lineup, programmed specifically For The Outlaw In All Of Us, features mainstage headliners Hank Williams Jr. (Friday), Koe Wetzel (Saturday), and Cody Johnson (Sunday), preceded by a kick-off Honky Tonk on Thursday with Jack Ingram, The Band of Heathens & more exclusively for 3-day pass holders and campers.

The Horseshoe Music Festival, in conjunction with the Launch Pad Foundation 501c3, proudly announces the all-star lineup for their 2nd Annual Labor Day Weekend festival. Created by musician Duane Betts and his wife, designer Lisa Hadley Betts, you are invited to explore this unique festival experience that celebrates art in music, fashion, culinary arts, and wellness on August 30th, 31st, and September 1st at The Virginian Lodge in Jackson, Wyoming.

A project that built its name on romanticizing the idiosyncratic, East Coast Alternative outfit Little Stranger has made waves as of late with their slice-of-life lyrics and charismatic presence. With an eclectic pool of influences and a mastery of all things quirky, their work is a much-needed reminder to take a beat and embrace the peculiar nature of the world.

Maine-based outfit Coyote Island has certainly taken off over the last few years with no signs of slowing down. Beginning as the solo project of singer-songwriter Mike O’Hare, it has taken flight as a full band over the years, adding a level of depth through the unique background of every musician they bring into the fold.

No Values, the biggest punk/hardcore festival in American concert history, took place in Pomona, California, on June 8. Organized by Goldenvoice, now a subsidiary of A.E.G. Worldwide and famously known for promoting the megafest Coachella, the festival celebrated Goldenvoice's punk rock roots. In 1981, Goldenvoice was a D.I.Y. company that booked punk gigs at Southern California venues such as Fender's Ballroom, the Olympic Auditorium, and Perkins Palace.

4 Peaks Music Festival proudly announces the daily schedule for its 16th annual event, set to take place from June 20-23, 2024. This beloved family-friendly festival offers a diverse lineup of music on two stages from Thursday through Sunday, alongside fun activities, vendor shopping, and access to reasonably priced food and drinks. Full weekend passes and single-day tickets are on sale now.

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Rhythms on the Rio Music Festival has announced the daily lineups and single-day tickets on sale for the 17th Annual festival, to take place in Del Norte, CO from August 2-4, 2024.

For its 17th year, Rhythms on the Rio has once again assembled a well-rounded roster of heavy-hitting artists spanning a wide range of genres, from bluegrass/jamgrass to funk, soul, rock, country, and more.

Sonus Festival 2024 is fast approaching and more world-class names and select back-to-backs have been announced for the return to its breathtaking home at Zrće Beach, Croatia this August 18-22. Day splits and stage breakdowns have also been revealed for the 11th edition of this forward-thinking house and techno celebration, and tickets are available now for the full festival, individual days and the opening party on August 17.