January’s first batch of Local Spins reviews rounds up riveting releases from the past few months, including CDs by Mat Churchill, Downie, Madcat Midnight Blues Journey and Max Lockwood.
The week launches with refreshing jazz and boasts some unique musical events: an elaborate Van Morrison tribute, band reunions and inspiring benefits, plus Ty Beat and Downie’s CD-release show.
Rousing performances in familiar and not-so-familiar locales from Holland to GR were the rule, including sets by Hank Mowery & The Hawktones, Eric Engblade, Billy Strings & Don Julin, Jonny Caroll, Roosevelt Diggs and more.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids singer-songwriter who’s supported himself by playing on the street will take his insightful music overseas before tackling a full-length studio album. (Podcast, video)
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The Jan. 9 edition of Local Spins on WYCE features in-studio performances by old-timey folk band Hawks & Owls who performed later in the weekend at the Winter Wheat benefit in Grand Rapids. Also, we debut brand new tracks from Thirsty Perch Blues Band, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, Ben Scott-Brandt, Pete Bass & the Odds Elite and Westrin & Mowry.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
More than two dozen acclaimed Michigan acts played two venues — The Intersection and Founders Brewing — within a block of each other Saturday, sparking huge crowds and memorable performances. And Billy’s Lounge hosted a bluesy CD-release show.
Breaking music news · Commentary · Features · Photos
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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Doin Moondance w/ Mark VandenBerge + orchestra @ Calvin College for Van Morrison tribute. Solid crowd, great visuals. http://t.co/ZNyJ3XGErn
Thankfully singer-songwriter Olivia Mainville OK after FRI crash. Update: wp.me/p2aLby-8mB @watchingIVfoxes http://t.co/8ZHLYHskwE
How did W. MIch. bands do in Memphis International Blues Challenge? Local Spins update: wp.me/p2aLby-8kT #blues http://t.co/qd9Y7KMkZL
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