In the swirling, technicolor maelstrom that was Haight-Ashbury, there was a bassline. It wasn’t just any bassline, mind you. It was Phil Lesh’s—an intricate, weaving, electrified pulse that felt more like the heartbeat of the universe than just another instrument in a band. Now that pulse, that cosmic conductor, has drifted into the great unknown.

Today, we at Grateful Web are heartbroken to share the passing of Phil Lesh, founding bassist of the Grateful Dead, who left this world on October 25th, 2024. Phil was surrounded by his family, filled with love in his final moments. His contributions to music and the deep joy he brought to countless lives will remain forever. Our thoughts are with the Lesh family, and we ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time. A more detailed tribute will follow as we honor his incredible legacy.

Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, is proud to announce the lineup for the 12th annual ocean-side festival, taking place April 4-6, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Named the Academy of Country Music’s (ACM) Festival of the Year, Tortuga will feature performances from a variety of acts including headliners Luke Combs, Jelly Roll and Keith Urban. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Nov. 1 at 10am EST.

Ashtyn Barbaree is an internationally touring Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Fayetteville, Arkansas, noted for her timeless, smoky, and ethereal vocals and melodies. Barbaree’s music falls within the realms of indie-folk-Americana, and her dedication to creating heartfelt, emotionally resonant music continues to push boundaries and enchant audiences. Her latest album, Sent Through the Ceiling, is out now.

Harnessing the powerhouse talents of Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science, Pretty Lights), Josh Fairman (Sunsquabi, Analog Son), and Ian Gilley (DIASTRATA, Flamingosis Live Band), supergroup Nitecap have released their new single “Things Of That Nature.” PRESS HERE to listen.

Over 75,000 fans from across the U.S. and beyond came together to celebrate the 3rd year of GoldenSky Country Music Festival, October 18, 19, and 20 at Discovery Park in downtown Sacramento, CA. The destination event expanded to three days in 2024. It featured performances from the hottest country music stars and up-and-coming talent, with more than 35 performances on two stages.

From the free playing attitude of the Sun Ra Arkestra, Lights On A Satellite lands with a full groove right in the heart of swing. The recording is a tribute to the life‘s work of Marshall Allen, who celebrated his 100th birthday on May 25, 2024.

On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after 45 years of performing some of the greatest live music in rock history, the Allman Brothers Band arrived at its final concert. The dream created by Duane Allman in 1969 had come to fruition, gone through triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, flourished and faltered, and ultimately persevered to reach the pinnacle of the blues/rock genre. The road had seemingly gone on forever, but in 2014, the group decided that forever would come to an end at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

Los Angeles indie band Blooming Fire is thrilled to announce the release of their latest music video for the poignant track “Alien.” The video, shot by videographer Nick Jones, captures the essence of the song's themes of longing, connection, and the bittersweet journey of love and loss.

On this day, October 25th, 2024, we gather around a cosmic campfire to celebrate the marvelous and mystical journey of Jon Anderson, the voice of Yes, the bard of boundless imaginations, as he turns 80. This is not merely a birthday but a grand celestial nod to a man who has gifted us worlds upon worlds of sound—an eternal traveler whose voice has always been our guide through galaxies of the unknown and the fantastical.