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K’zoo Folklife: Connecting musicians with lifelong dreams, staging Sunday fest in Allegan

August 17, 2017

The nonprofit group will host the Riverfront Music Festival in Allegan this Sunday featuring B&F Union Railroad, Four Got to Shave and more. Explore the back story about this group that nurtures musicians.

Artist Spotlights · Features · Upcoming shows · Videos

Low Cut Connie set to bring raucous, piano-pounding show to Grand Rapids as new album generates national buzz

July 25, 2017

With beat-up piano Shondra in tow, Adam Weiner and his Philly band return to Tip Top Deluxe this week, riding a reputation as one the best live bands in the country. Read the Local Spins interview; view videos of this emerging rock outfit.

Features · Top 10 Lists · Videos

The best of The Who: West Michigan musicians pick their favorite Who tracks

July 24, 2017

With the iconic British rock band The Who returning to Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena on Tuesday, Local Spins asked some local rockers to pipe in with some choice Who cuts. Scour — and listen to — their picks.

Features · Kalamazoo · Photos

La Luna Recording: Hidden Kalamazoo gem hits five-year anniversary, celebrates 200th project

July 16, 2017

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This special Local Spins “Sunday Feature” spotlights Kalamazoo recording engineer and producer Ian Gorman’s ‘super comfy’ recording studio that’s attracted a bevy of Michigan’s musical stars. And check out the videos and photos.

Features · Upcoming shows · Videos

Sharing stage with ‘living legend’ Booker T at Holland’s Park Theatre an ‘honor,’ once-in-a-lifetime thrill for The Mainstays

July 5, 2017

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In what ranks as one of Park Theatre’s biggest shows yet, keyboard icon Booker T. Jones will make a tour stop there on Friday night with Kalamazoo soul/funk band The Mainstays opening. Read about the upcoming concert at watch Booker T videos at Local Spins.

Breaking music news · Features · Videos

Harbor Springs third-graders make big splash with their video take on The Accidentals’ ‘Michigan and Again’

June 12, 2017

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Released last Friday as part of school project, the music video already has garnered 20,000-plus views and support from The Accidentals, who will sing the National Anthem at a Detroit Tigers game Tuesday. Watch the young students’ much-acclaimed new video and read the back story about this project at Local Spins.

Features · Upcoming shows

Jamnesty 2017 to kick out the jams on Friday night with ‘inclusive’ Grand Rapids party

June 9, 2017

At 6:30 tonight, the annual benefit for Amnesty International will rock Wealthy Theatre Annex with Lazy Genius, Lipstick Jodi, Blanca Luz, The Extra Texture, KFG Poetry and more. Get the lowdown on the Friday night event at Local Spins.

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