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Bruce Hornsby makes beautiful, improvisational noise in return to Meijer Gardens

July 21, 2017

With an engaging jam-band vibe, the 62-year-old piano whiz and his Noisemakers band made the sweltering Grand Rapids stop on their national tour a memorable one. Check out the review and photos at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

Kalamazoo Blues Festival regales modest crowds with hot blues, plus GR on Tap, Steel Panther, Mitski, Falling in Reverse and more

July 17, 2017

Another busy summer week of live music saw everything from blues to rock to folk stretching from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo to Hastings. Check out the images from the Kalamazoo Blues Festival, Grand Rapids on Tap, Mitski, Steel Panther, The Accidentals, Falling in Reverse, David J, Tim Reynolds, May Erlewine and much more.

Artist Spotlights

Grand Rapids’ B-Side Growlers bring new life to old classics on CD with bare-bones approach

July 13, 2017

The popular Grand Rapids vintage blues/jazz trio appeared on Local Spins Live and officially released its new album at SpeakEZ Lounge this week. Listen to the podcast, watch the video.

Concert announcements · Summer Festivals · Videos

Dunesville to once again bring ‘outstanding lineup’ of Michigan bands to Lake Ann farm

July 12, 2017

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The Native Howl, The Gasoline Gypsies, Watching for Foxes, Desmond Jones, Biomassive, The Change and more play this “beautiful” northern Michigan site July 21-23. Get details and ticket links, and watch videos of some of the festival’s featured bands.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Blissfest 2017 shapes up as perfect mix of grass-roots music, nostalgia, creativity, community

July 4, 2017

Los Lobos, Michael Franti, Donna the Buffalo and a passel of regional stars will light up this sold-out northern Michigan music festival this weekend. See what’s in store for Blissfest 2017 and see the full lineup for this year’s three-day event.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows · Videos

Grand River Water Festival to spill out ‘peaceful, collaborative’ Saturday of music, education at Riverside Park

June 21, 2017

With sets by Madcat Midnight Blues Journey, Fauxgrass, May Erlewine and more, this fest has expanded for 2017 with a beer tent, children’s area and lots of info about ‘healing our waters.’ Check out the Saturday schedule at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos

Buttermilk Jamboree powers up with sunshine, inspiring performances, upbeat attitude

June 17, 2017

Hannah Rose & The GravesTones, The Accidentals, Jill Jack, The Change, Peter “Madcat” Ruth, Less Is More, Robin Connell & Kathy Lamar, The Mickeys and more ignited buoyant crowds on Day 1 of the Michigan music festival south of Grand Rapids. Get the recap, photo gallery and video highlights at Local Spins.

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