It was bound to happen. National recognition for a couple of fast-rising Grand Rapids bands has come from Paste Magazine, which has named the Americana-hued The Crane Wives and The Soil & the Sun among its “12 Michigan Acts You Should Listen to Now.” The Crane Wives, which shared my Local Spin of the Year [...]
Guitarist-singer John Mayer’s announcement of a new tour and album the week of the Michigan primary – with three April stops in the Great Lakes State, including an April 12 show at Grand Rapids’ DeVos Performance Hall – had a distinct “campaign” flavor. Not only is Mayer stumping for a new studio album, “Born and [...]
Mutemath, Canon Blue 7 p.m. Thursday $20 advance, $23 day of show The Intersection Musically speaking, Grand Rapids has really got it going on this week. Take for instance, inventive New Orleans alt-rock band Mutemath, which sets up shop at The Intersection, 133 Grandville Ave. SW, on Thursday. Touring behind a brand new album, “Odd [...]
The Wallace Collective began a few years ago as just that: dozens of West Michigan musicians getting together to play songs and meet other folks with a passion for music. Eventually, though, things sorted themselves out for this “thoughtful folk-rock” outfit, with a fivesome of musicians and friends – Brandon Wallace Muske (guitar, vocals, banjo), [...]