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Railroad Earth, Twiddle turn Grand Rapids tour stop into sweaty, grass roots jam fest

August 22, 2017

The New Jersey newgrass ensemble was joined on its buoyant return to Meijer Gardens by Vermont’s Twiddle, ensuring a night of positive energy and boundless talent. Pore over the Local Spins review and photo gallery from Monday’s show.

Concert reviews · Photos

John Butler Trio defies labels with blazing jams during third visit to Meijer Gardens

August 21, 2017

Australian guitarist John Butler himself concedes he doesn’t know what kind of music his band plays. On a muggy August night, Butler and his bandmates wowed a sold-out Meijer Gardens crowd with genre-melding, instrumental magic. Read the review and ogle the photo gallery at Local Spins.

Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Local Spins on WYCE: The Accidentals take first flight with new album, plus fresh tracks from Suzies, FlyLiteGemini, Jetty Rae

August 18, 2017

On the same day of its much-ballyhooed Sony Masterworks CD-release, the Traverse City trio lit up the Grand Rapids radio studio with new songs. Watch the video, read the story and listen to the radio podcast, which also features new local and regional music.

Features · Kalamazoo · Summer Festivals · Videos

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.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Walk the Beat to hoof it up Saturday with more than 50 acts rocking Grand Haven

August 16, 2017

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The fourth annual festival and competition awards prizes to the best band and song, with attendees voting for favorites and winning merchandise, too. Get the lowdown, map and list of performances, plus a video from this week’s Local Spins Live performance by Walk the Beat participant Christopher C. Cordle.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

The Big List (Aug. 14-20): Michael Franti, GRandJazzFest, Ludacris, Die Antwoord, Tegan & Sara, Walk the Beat, Ted Nugent, Simple Plan, Hoxeyville, New Pornographers

August 14, 2017

Gov’t Mule and Galactic get one of the busiest weeks of the summer started, with Lil’ Ed, Ian Anderson, Tribute on the Grand and a birthday bash for Creston Brewery also in the mix. Get the lowdown on all of the big shows and under-the-radar picks.

Concert reviews · Photos

American Acoustic tour ushers harmony-hued radiance with Punch Brothers, I’m With Her

August 14, 2017

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The much-praised pairing of two progressive bluegrass and “country classical” acts turned the Meijer Gardens amphitheater on Sunday into a collaborative modern version of the Grand Ole Opry. Read the Local Spins review of The Punch Brothers and I’m With Her and ogle the photo gallery from one of the outdoor series’ most captivating shows of the summer.

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