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Record Store Day at Vertigo Music on S. Division Avenue always draws a capacity crowd. (Photo/Local Spins)

Record Store Day: Fresh vinyl, live music, preserving history and acting ‘like kids scoring new comic books’

April 18, 2014

West Michigan’s celebration on Saturday is as much about history, nostalgia and supporting local record shops and bands as it is about snapping up exclusive vinyl releases. Dodds hosts its first RSD under new ownership, while Vertigo Music and The Corner Record Shop continue to make the day a real party.

Ten Years of Concerts: The Forest Hills Fine Arts Center stage will light up with a special anniversary show on Saturday. (Photo/Anthony Norkus)

Features · Upcoming shows

‘School of Rock’ times 10: Forest Hills Fine Arts Center 10th anniversary to star Mid-Life Crisis, 70-plus students in unique stage spectacle

April 16, 2014

Saturday’s unprecedented anniversary concert will pay tribute to decade of international stars who’ve played the venue and bring more than 70 performers to the stage in a rare spectacle.

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Musicians mourn passing of beloved West Michigan keyboard player David Raffenaud

April 13, 2014

The keyboard ace for bands such as Jive at Five and Blue Molly who died Saturday of an apparent heart attack remembered as a terrific friend and versatile musician.

Jake's Music Festival Veterans: The Waxies play the festival for the third time on Saturday. (Photo/Anna Sink)

Features · Upcoming shows

Jake’s Music Festival to celebrate 10th year with The Waxies, David Molinari, diverse blend of West Michigan talent

April 9, 2014

Saturday’s anniversary show at Wealthy Theatre will showcase eight eclectic local acts while raising money for, and raising awareness of, juvenile diabetes research.

Jazz Musician of the Year: Max Colley III (Photo/Dominick Gladstone)

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Max Colley III named West Michigan jazz musician of the year; Grand Haven’s Redwall North recording studio moves out, eyes Spring Lake

April 3, 2014

Local Spins’ early April news update shines a spotlight on two well-known Michigan music icons: trumpet player Max Colley III and sound expert Bill Chrysler, owner of Redwall North. [...]

Ralston Bowles and Friends playing at Meijer Gardens last summer. (Photo/Local Spins)

Features · Upcoming shows

St. Cecilia’s Fresh Folk finale: Ralston Bowles, Jill Jack, Billy Strings, Rick Chyme and The Northern Skies’ farewell

April 1, 2014

Thursday night’s Fresh Folk finale at Grand Rapids’ St. Cecilia Music Center promises a dizzying array of eclectic Michigan performers and fans’ last chance to see The Northern Skies live.

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