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Honoring Van Morrison and the Blues: Mark VandenBerge leads the intricate production on Saturday.

Van Morrison tribute at Calvin College to showcase Grand Rapids singer’s passion for the artist, the blues and cultural solidarity

January 21, 2015

Mark VandenBerge’s lush ‘Ken Burns meets Trans-Siberian Orchestra’ production on Saturday will boast an all-star band, orchestra, choir and striking visuals. And check out his playlist of Top 5 Van Morrison songs.

Heading to Memphis: Jim Shaneberger and his band will compete this week in the International Blues Challenge. (Photo/Anna Sink)

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Jim Shaneberger Band, Big Boss Blues head to Memphis for International Blues Challenge

January 20, 2015

UPDATE: Two West Michigan blues bands competed alongside 140-plus acts in the international competition this week. Read more about their Memphis experience.

Fleetwood Mac Today: The first time the band played here Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham weren't part of the picture.

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Vintage Gigs, 1971: Fleetwood Mac fills in for Deep Purple (plus a Top 10 playlist)

January 20, 2015

With Fleetwood Mac playing Van Andel Arena tonight, WLAV-FM radio host and music historian Steve Aldrich recalls the first time the band played here, then supplies his Top 10 Fleetwood Mac songs.

Raw Blues: Thirsty Perch Blues band performing for Local Spins on WYCE. (Photo/Local Spins)

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Local Spins on WYCE: Thirsty Perch Blues Band, Luke Schmidt of Hot Capicola Records

January 16, 2015

Show No. 21 of Local Spins on WYCE features in-studio performances by Thirsty Perch Blues Band, a conversation with Hot Capicola Records co-owner Luke Schmidt, and song debuts from Lady Ace Boogie, THEO and more.

Calder Stage: Max Colley III playing one of Festival's biggest stages in 2014. (Photo/Anthony Norkus)

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Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts deadline for performance applications is Jan. 15

January 14, 2015

Organizers say this year’s all-online application system will make it easier for bands and performers to apply, and speed up scheduling. But the entry fee has doubled to $10.

New Album, New Label: Grand Rapids' Lady Ace Boogie releases "Feel Good Music" on Hot Capicola Records on Saturday.

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New indie record labels yearn to ‘build up the scene,’ turn Grand Rapids into music mecca

January 14, 2015

On the heels of dizzybird records’ launch late last year, Hot Capicola Records also seeks to pump up the profile of local artists. The label hosts Lady Ace Boogie’s LP-release party at The Pyramid Scheme on Saturday.

Halloween 2014: Parties on Ionia, at The B.O.B. and elsewhere produced zany photos and more interest than any other Local Spins photo gallery last year. (Photo/Anthony Norkus)

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Best of Local Spins 2014: Ray LaMontagne, The Accidentals, Insane Clown Posse, David Raffenaud, Halloween, Electric Forest

January 9, 2015

Local Spins’ final look back at the year that was, reliving the excitement, controversy, emotions and pageantry that West Michigan’s music scene sparked in 2014

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