The Mantras, North Carolina’s funk fusion power quintet, have released the first single from their upcoming album ‘Jam Bands Ruined My Life!’. Video of the new single 'Kinetic Bump’ featuring Jake Cinninger on guitar performing along with these progressive rock upstarts is available here.

If the world does end on 12/21/12, at least it will go out in a blaze of unadulterated jamband glory. South Florida's roaming sacred steel maestro, Roosevelt Collier of the Lee Boys, just announced that he will join The Heavy Pets' "End of the World Party" Friday, Dec. 21 at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Country/Americana singer Chris Leigh announces a February 12 release date for his new CD, Broken Hearted Friends, on Blue River Records.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present Technicolor Tone Factory with Genetics at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, February 23rd.  Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, December 21st for $10.00 in advance and $12.00 day of show.Technicolor Tone Factory is a musical enigma.

Grateful Web recently had the opportunity to speak with keyboardist Matt McDonald, and bassist Adam Perry, of Athens, Georgia based Perpetual Groove. The guys talked about their style of songwriting, Matt's time away from the band, their love for Colorado, and why PGroove's music can best be described as 'Trance Arena Rock.'

New York natives, Timbre Coup and Consider the Source are coming together to ring in the new year with a New Years Eve Extravaganza at Red Square in Albany, NY on Monday, December 31, 2012. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 or $20 at the door and are available here. For more information visit Red Square’s website. Red Square is located at 388 Broadway, Albany, NY. Phone is (518) 465-0444.

On Tuesday, Dec. 4th the Manhattan Penthouse was swinging as Louis Armstrong lovers from around the world gathered to celebrate Armstrong’s legacy and raise funds for the Louis Armstrong House Museum.The Museum honored Stanley Crouch, distinguished author and President of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation; Jimmy Heath, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and Queens College Professor Emeritus; and George Wein, legendary jazz impresario and Chairman of the Newport Festivals Foundation, for their pioneering work to preserve and promote the cultural legacy of Louis Armstrong.

Talk about one of the most amazing group of musicians playing together, debuting in early 2013 – they are THE RINGERS featuring Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau, Keith Carlock and Etienne Mbappe.  This super-group of talent, with such varying backgrounds, brings together 5 different genres; Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues and African.  This super-group of talent will be starting a very limited, exclusive tour on February 19th in Athens, GA before hitting Charlotte, Raleigh, New York and concluding on February 23rd in Washington, DC.The i

On a night in the Rockies that provided us such amazing music, there were many decisions to make as to which show to choose.

Since bursting onto the international music scene in 2003, The Idan Raichel Project has shattered expectations of Israeli pop with their unique blend of African, Latin American, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern sounds, coupled with a spectacular live show.  The project continues to push musical boundaries garnering strong critical praise and winning over audiences worldwide.  On January 12 and 13, the complete 12-musician lineup will be headlining two evenings at the prestigious Town Hall in New York City during the APAP conference