Singer-songwriter Ben Scott-Brandt’s unusual new Ribbons of Song project, “Waterbugs,” gets previewed in some inspiring ways: in-studio on Local Spins Live and in an outdoor pre-release performance Sunday. (Podcast, video) Leave it to a sibling to nail it on the head. Musicians and songwriters usually have a tough time describing their own musical approach, [...]
West Michigan musician’s compelling new album released as he awaits a double lung transplant at Cleveland Clinic. Starting with the lonely drone of a violin, Pat Carroll’s journey through “Glow in the Dark” is unlike any other venture by any other folk-rock artist. Born with cystic fibrosis and undergoing a double lung transplant at [...]
For a decade, the Friday night sessions have been a tradition at the Grand Rapids pub, so this week’s milestone show will feature bands such as The Willeys and Significant Otters with ties to hosts and sound guys. By Mary Mattingly LocalSpins.com After hosting nearly 500 open-mic nights, Craig Van Otteren has picked up [...]