Sierra Ferrell inspires ‘American Dreaming’ in floral-bedecked, genre-spanning tour stop
The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter enchanted a sold-out crowd at Meijer Gardens on Monday. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
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Concert reviews · Summer Concerts
The Wallflowers pay robust homage to ‘Bringing Down the Horse’ & a Tom Petty classic
Sunday’s concert amid gorgeous weather at Meijer Gardens unfurled as a two-album night, with Jakob Dylan and crew performing two iconic LPs straight through. And we had an artist there capture the images.
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Concert reviews · Photos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Parker McCollum uncorks ‘best time of the year,’ plus the week’s concert roundup
The country star revved up Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater on Saturday. We also sport photos from shows by Dan Rickabus, The Mekons, Kalamazoo Pride Festival and more.
Tuesday Evening Music Club embraces Motown classics on opening night at Meijer Gardens
The long-running Tuesday series that spotlights local and regional acts attracted a capacity crowd under sunny skies. The recap and photos at Local Spins.
Weezil Malone Band wins regional blues competition at Billy’s Lounge
The band led by veteran blues guitarist and singer Weezil Malone was a late addition to Sunday’s contest, but will now advance to the national competition in Memphis.
Hot Night: O.A.R. kicks off Meijer Gardens season; Kid Cudi & crew amp up The AMP
Wednesday’s double-header of major Grand Rapids shows included the opening night of the Meijer Gardens season and the second big concert at Acrisure Amphitheater. Get the reviews and browse the photos exclusively at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals
Movement 2026 Revisited: Techno’s mecca delivers again on its 20th anniversary
Local Spins’ Looking for the Perfect Beat columnist Todd Ernst recaps last weekend’s mammoth electronic music festival in Detroit, with photos by Michael Mastre.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Concerts
Summer Kickoff: Mountain Goats launch Bell’s series; view dozens of Michigan show schedules
Friday’s holiday weekend kickoff in Kalamazoo just scratches the surface when it comes to the explosion of summer concerts across the state. Get the Mountain Goats show recap and photos, then view summer concert schedules for 50-plus outdoor venues.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
All That Remains, Headband Henny, The All-American Rejects & more: Photo Recaps
Local Spins photographers ventured across downtown Grand Rapids and the greater West Michigan area last week to cover everything from an All-American Rejects pop-up show, to sold out shows from Corrosion of Conformity and Plain White T’s, along with Silversun Pickups, Nate Smith and more. Check out eight photo galleries at Local Spins.
Lionel Richie ushers in new era, kicks off inaugural Acrisure Amphitheater season
Lionel Richie charms concertgoers with clever humor, timeless hits and plenty of love for Grand Rapids at the official opening show of Acrisure Amphitheater. See photos, a review and audience’s thoughts on the venue at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Venue Spotlight
Acrisure Amphitheater celebrates contractors and spotlights local music at private event
Acrisure Amphitheater invites contractors involved in the construction of the venue and their families to a private ‘Contractor Appreciation Night’ full of live, regional music and a fireworks show to end the night. Photos and more at Local Spins.
La Dispute hits home in Grand Rapids during final stop on headlining tour
A look at La Dispute’s triumphant return to Grand Rapids over the weekend. Read the concert review and see photos from the memorable night at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
What’s goin’ down? Sam Grisman, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Avatar, Dave Bruzza & more
Sam Grisman Project, Avatar, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Dave Bruzza led the charge of enticing concerts across West Michigan over the past week, with Yolonda Lavender, Micah Dailey-White and more adding to the live music energy. Browse six photo galleries in our recap at Local Spins.
Joan Osborne unleashes ‘whole different animal’ of Dylan classics in GR tour stop
The singer and her bandmates regaled a rapt St. Cecilia Music Center audience on Thursday with ‘Dylanology’ as well as her own memorable songs. Concert review, photos.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Ty Segall, Dogs in a Pile, Hail the Sun, The Morning Yells: Concert Photo Recaps
Local Spins’ photo team rounds up another robust week of live music across West Michigan that included Chirp, Octave Cat, The Pyramid Scheme’s 15th anniversary party, Carmen Bradford Quartet and more.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Lorna Shore, Manic Focus, Record Store Day, Grieves, Lily Rose & more: Photo Recaps
Mid-April always brings vinyl-inspired hoopla, along with a torrent of local and national stars performing at venues across the region, including Lily Rose, Vespa, Tony Halchak, J.H. Patton & The Good Companions, Colby Acuff, Kalamazoo Academy of Rock and more. Browse the photos at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
The Mannequins, Izzy Reign win big, plus Buku, Black Dahlia Murder and more: Photos
The Easter weekend concert roundup boasts a mix of national tour stops and impressive performances by local and regional acts — several of them performing at two different battles of the bands. View the photo galleries at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Celebrations Galore: Boys Like Girls, Gary Numan, Pretty Sure, The Honeytones (Photos)
International and local stars marking anniversaries or new releases pumped up stages across West Michigan, as well as Super Future, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Steel Panther and more. The recaps, photos at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Videos
Billy Strings goes next level with bluegrass hero Sam Bush in surprise St. Cecilia show
Mandolinist Sam Bush brought unannounced special guest Billy Strings on stage Thursday at the intimate, historic auditorium to the delight of stunned Grand Rapids fans, with the superstar guitarist joining Bush’s band for several songs. The review, photos and video.
Grand Rapids hip-hop stars shine ahead of Riff Raff in packed house with metalcore next door
The California rapper’s tour stop at The Intersection’s Stache on Wednesday gave a host of regional hip-hop acts a chance to strut their stuff for an enthused crowd. And in the main showroom, metalcore’s ERRA and Currents rattled the house. Review and photo galleries at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Mia Asano, ABC Orchestra, Jason Leech, John Jorgenson, Mustard Plug, more: Photo Recaps
Electric violinist Mia Asano spotlighted Kentwood’s ABC Orchestra in a week that also featured West Michigan tour stops by an eclectic mix of national and regional artists. Browse photos from all of these shows in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Holland.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos · Videos
Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival strums up folk, surf, rock, drone music & more to greet spring
Saturday’s day-long festival at Kalamazoo Valley Museum boasted sets by more than a dozen acts (with some unusual twists), a bevy of instrument vendors and several workshops. Check out the recap, photos and video highlights.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Irish Tidal Wave: Early St. Patrick’s Day parties and more musical revelry revisited
Saturday was dominated by early toasts to St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Off Ionia, Irish Remedy and more, with a few other concerts thrown into the mix over the past week, including Wheatus, Yellowhouse, King Garbage and more. The photos and a video at Local Spins.
Sunday Spree: Winter Jam, Our Lady Peace, The Verve Pipe, Shawn Colvin (Concert Recaps)
Within a radius of several blocks in downtown Grand Rapids, Sunday night boasted tour stops by a flock of national artists at Van Andel Arena, GLC Live at 20 Monroe and St. Cecilia Music Center. Get the concert recaps and browse the photos at Local Spins.
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The Record Company, Stephen Wilson Jr., Hip-Hop Romps & more: Concert Photo Roundup
The Record Company topped the list of shows energizing venues from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, with Headband Henny, Hazy Past, Level Up, Stephen Wilson Jr. and a Heavyweights band contest all in the mix. The photo galleries and a concert video at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Priscilla Block, Ole 60, Weird Al Tribute, Heywood Banks, Heavyweights: Photo Roundup
This week’s concert photo roundup features nine galleries from concerts in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, including Infekt, Artikal Sound System and more. Browse all of the images at Local Spins.
Three Days Grace, I Prevail come ‘Home’ to rock Grand Rapids with career-spanning romps
Veteran Canadian rock band Three Days Grace pumped up Van Andel Arena on Tuesday with a boost from Michigan-bred I Prevail and Georgia’s The Funeral Portrait. The review, photos, set lists at Local Spins.
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Lone Bellow, Kameron Marlowe, Glen Phillips, Riot Punch & more: Concert Photo Recaps
Folk-rock, country, post-hardcore, singer-songwriter, Americana, math rock. Venues from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids boasted that and more over the past week, captured in images at Local Spins.
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Joyful ‘micro-dosing’ of Michigan Music: Jammie Awards deliver kaleidoscope of treats
With throngs of fans on board, Friday’s 2026 WYCE Jammie Awards celebration at The Intersection boasted plenty of highlights from 20 acts on three stages. The recap, photos and video at Local Spins.
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Phabies, May Erlewine, Westside, Low Phase, Chloe Kimes snag big wins at Jammie Awards
Established and emerging Michigan artists took home hardware for the best Michigan music of 2025 at Friday night’s Jammie Awards, held at a jam-packed Intersection in Grand Rapids. View the full winners’ list and photos.
Bootstrap Boys, Cabildo, EPCYA, Jeff Schroeder rock inspirational sets at Fountain St. Church
Amid a historic setting, four West Michigan bands created a buzz Sunday and raised thousands at ‘Melt the ICE’ for immigrant families through three organizations. Later, Riot Punch electrified The Pyramid Scheme. View the images and a video at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Offspring, Descendents, Mersiv, Dave Simonett, Ward Davis, Echoes of Pink Floyd, more: Photos
The Offspring and Descendents brought hard-rocking tours to Grand Rapids, plus the week saw a mix of national and regional stars at various venues, including Mersiv, Melophobix and Echoes of Pink Floyd. Browse the photos exclusively at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Desmond Jones, Lady Ace Boogie, Myron Elkins, Y-Not, Yacht Rocket, Incantations, more: Photos
It was a week of live music dominated by Michigan-based artists — from Matthew Borr to Vespa — at several venues from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, including a new performance space. Get the recaps and view the photo galleries, including images of EDM star Kompany’s Intersection tour stop.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos
Ann Arbor Folk Festival gets rootsy, rocking, relevant with Crane Wives, Amos Lee, Dawes
The second day of the 49th festival at Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium melded Michigan charm with national esprit after Greensky Bluegrass kicked things off the night before. The review and photos at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Meat Cute tops ‘Punk Rock Lottery,’ plus Neighbor, Fox Stevenson, Toasters, Shlump
The region’s first-ever Punk Rock Lottery featuring three new bands revved up Dormouse Theatre in Kalamazoo, closing out a week of rousing West Michigan shows by The Jet Stone Conspiracy, Supo and more. Get the recaps and browse seven photo galleries at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos
Greensky Bluegrass takes Ann Arbor by (winter) storm with electrifying festival debut
The beloved Kalamazoo bluegrass powerhouse kicked off the Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Friday with a fan-inspiring set that followed an opening salvo by guitar icon Junior Brown. The review and photos at Local Spins. The festival continues today with Amos Lee, Dawes and The Crane Wives.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Squatch, Avello, Sounds of the Zoo Showcase, Jeff Fest, Bad Bad Hats: Concert Photo Recaps
Frigid wintry weather couldn’t halt the flurry of live music heating up stages from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo over the weekend, from rock and metal to bass music and acoustic glory. Browse all of the photos at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Winter Wingdings: Red Sea Pedestrians, Gasoline Lollipops, Technicolor, B93 Guitar Pull
In spite of near-constant snowfall, several West Michigan concerts featuring national as well as regional acts powered through over the weekend. The Local Spins recaps and photos.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Winter Wheat’s flurry of Michigan music, plus May Erlewine, Finding Amelia and more
Saturday’s Winter Wheat festival in Grand Rapids highlighted a weekend of tantalizing live music across the region, from Ghost Bunnies to Hannah Laine to Full Cord Trio. Get the recaps and browse the photos at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Top Stories of the Year Countdown · Videos
Billy Strings fervor hits West Michigan with epic concerts, pre-parties: No. 1 story of 2025
Michigan’s bluegrass hero returned to Grand Rapids in late May for two jam-packed, epic nights at Van Andel Arena, sparking pre-parties, a marketplace and more. Revisit the hubbub in words and images.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Mustard Plug, Payton & Annabelle, American Hotel System, Incantations heat up the holidays
Our recap of musical romps from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo casts a wide net in terms of styles and traditions, from Mustard Plug’s ska spectacle to a folk duo’s tribute to Simon & Garfunkel. Browse the photos.
Concert reviews · Photos · Top Stories of the Year Countdown
Top Stories of 2025 (No. 5): Dwight Yoakam, Mavericks turn things loose in Kalamazoo show
It proved to be The Mavericks’ final Michigan show. Country icon Dwight Yoakam headlined the late March concert at Wings Event Center. Revisit the review and photo gallery as part of our year-end countdown.
Concert reviews · Photos · Top Stories of the Year Countdown
Jack White unleashes spirited rock spectacle in Grand Rapids: Top 10 Stories of 2025 (No. 6)
The Detroit-bred guitarist blazed a loud, shapeshifting trail through his career catalog in mid-April for 2,600 rabid fans at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. We revisit the Local Spins review, with photos, as part of our countdown of the Top 10 stories of the year.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Holiday Romps: Bradley Sinclair, All American Funk Parade, Kari Lynch & more (Photos)
From Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo to Caledonia, Michigan bands celebrated the holidays in their own, inimitable ways. The recaps and photo galleries at Local Spins.
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The Accidentals give holidays fresh home-style boost with help from Kaboom Studio Orchestra
The Traverse City-bred alt-folk trio The Accidentals brought the Michigan tour behind its new Christmas album to Grand Rapids’ Big Room on Friday, impressing fans with enhancement from an ensemble of young Ohio musicians. Review, photos.
Concert reviews · Top 10 Lists · Top Stories of the Year Countdown
Top Stories of 2025 (No. 9): 90-year-old Herb Alpert blows away fans in Grand Rapids
Our countdown of Local Spins’ most-buzzed-about stories of the year continues with a review of legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert’s May tour stop at DeVos Performance Hall that drew robust standing ovations.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Jonas Brothers, Knee Deep Shag, Hot Girls, Soul Coughing, KAR: Concert Recaps
Local Spins’ week-in-review roundup of concerts as the weather turned frigid features sizzling hot shows from national stars and regional favorites. Browse the photos and a video, including Sunday’s tour-ending Grand Rapids concert by Soul Coughing.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Yonder Mountain String Band, Lemonheads, Bela Fleck, Ghost-Note: Concert Photo Recaps
The week started and ended with a bang … at different ends of the musical spectrum. Maddy O’Neal, The Claudettes, Cold Leather Seats, Ghost-Note and Miki Yamaka are also part of the Local Spins live music-in-review roundup. Browse all of the photo galleries.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Snowstorm Serenade: Desmond Jones, Kait Rose, Organissimo, Daniel Staggs (Photos)
Winter arrived in Michigan with a snowy bang over Thanksgiving weekend, but bands from Kalamazoo to Traverse City heated up stages in spite of the weather, including Desmond Jones’ traditional day-before-Thanksgiving romp. View the photos at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Brett Dennen, Djangophonique, Luke Winslow-King, Michigan Songwriters: Concert Photos
Top-shelf songwriting from Brett Dennen, Luke Winslow-King and others — along with stellar musicianship — took the spotlight at several concerts across West Michigan over the weekend. Plus, check out videos and photos from the jam-packed ‘Laurel Canyon II’ tribute night.
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