Today, October 3rd, 2024, marks the birthday of a blues magician, a man who electrified the genre with a style and spirit that still echoes like thunder in the distance—Stevie Ray Vaughan. From the Texas heat rose a guitarist who didn’t just play the blues; he bled them, coaxing every emotion from six strings like a sorcerer with an ancient spellbook.

On this most auspicious day, October 3rd, 2024, we at Grateful Web raise a mighty string of thanks to Billy Strings, whose notes have reverberated through the canyons of bluegrass like a whispered promise and a shout to the heavens. Thirty-two years on this earth, and yet his music feels older than time itself—an echo of Appalachia, a howl of the heart, a thunderous gallop through the history of American sound.

The word “supergroup” has become synonymous with the city of Denver, Colorado, but Nitecap is poised to seize the scene’s spotlight with their debut single “Plátanos” available via Perception Records on Friday, September 27th. The powerhouse trio features Adam Deitch (Lettuce, Break Science), Josh Fairman (SunSquabi, Analog Son), and Ian Gilley (DIASTRATA, Flamingosis Live Band) who fuse their individual talents to craft a captivating and fresh sound that blends modern, synth-infused soul with a hint of jazz-funk.

Live music fans and travel enthusiasts rejoice: Goose is debuting Viva El Gonzo festival, taking place from May 8-10, 2025 in San José del Cabo, Mexico. Presented by 100x Hospitality, the destination festival promises an immersive discovery journey where attendees can choose their own adventure. A simple, all-in-one ticket purchase includes festival access as well as customizable lodging, wellness offerings, beach access and more in Cabo’s tropical desert oasis.

Acclaimed archival label Light in the Attic (LITA) continues their partnership with legendary singer, actress, activist, and icon Nancy Sinatra with the latest two installments off their Nancy Sinatra Archival Series: definitive reissues of the 1967 albums Sugar and Country, My Way.

Ghost Hounds have released their official music video for their latest song “Long Ride Home feat. Patty Griffin.” The song is a stunning take on Griffin’s 2002 release.

GRAMMY-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band has released new single “The Truth Fits” ahead of its forthcoming 11th studio album, Nowhere Next. The uplifting song encourages the listener to rise above external pressures in pursuit of a more fulfilling sense of independence.

The GRAMMY® Awards first-round voting kicks off on Friday, October 4, 2024, and will continue through October 15, 2024. This year, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation presents four noteworthy submissions for your consideration, led by a heartwarming collaboration featuring Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys fame and American Idol Casting Producer Kyle Khou.

Join Shakedown Street for an extraordinary night as they recreate the legendary Grateful Dead show from April 6, 1982, at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Taking place at the Boulder Theater on Saturday, December 7, 2024, this is a must-see event for all Deadheads and live music lovers.

Progressive rock-fusion band TAUK has added head-turning guitarist Brandon “Taz” Niederauer to their star-studded Halloween extravaganza ‘Oogie Boogie’ at The Capitol Theater in Port Chester, New York on October 25, 2024. The lineup includes special guests G. Love, Mihali, Kanika Moore (Doom Flamingo), and Mike Wilbur (Moon Hooch). To celebrate Taz’s addition, TAUK has released a anthemic new single collaboration entitled “Chopped Cheese” that’s chock full of ferocious guitar shredding courtesy of Taz and TAUK guitarist, Matt Jalbert.