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Finding 'Intentional Drama': Room Full of Elephants (Photo/Shadric Hawley)

Grand Haven’s Room Full of Elephants mixes styles, works to inspire others with its music

September 27, 2016

Room Full of Elephants has taken its roots-based rock music to the next level, with members pushing comfort levels to create “a new different sound.” The band makes its SpeakEZ Lounge debut in Grand Rapids on Wednesday. Get an inside look at this up-and-coming lakeshore act.

Dodging Rain: The weather didn't faze fans or the band on Monday. (Photo/Anthony Norkus)

Concert reviews · Photos

Tears for Fears defies Mother Nature to romp through dance-friendly, nostalgia-laden Grand Rapids concert

September 27, 2016

The rescheduled show — and final Meijer Gardens volley of 2016 — started just as raindrops fell, but the capacity crowd stayed “Head Over Heels” and on its feet for the entire concert. Read Tricia Woolfenden’s review of this long-awaited concert and browse the photos by Anthony Norkus.

Crowd-Pleaser: What So Not is among several fan favorites playing West Michigan this week.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

Kanye West, Tears for Fears, John Mayall, Nikki Hill, Harmonica Summit, Blue Bridge Music Fest: The Big List (Sept. 26-Oct. 2)

September 26, 2016

The week launches impressively with How to Dress Well and Tears for Fears, and keeps on rocking with the likes of What So Not, AJJ, Ballroom Thieves, Frank Turner, Room[…]

Big Dudee Roots: Framed by a hula hooper, Big Dudee Roo performed Saturday at the Barry County Roots Music Fest. (Photo/Anna Sink)

Weekend Photo Gallery

Weekend Photo Galleries: Danny Brown, The Verve Pipe, Barry County Roots Music Fest, Ladyfest at the Lakeshore, Tycho rev up fans

September 25, 2016

From Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, Middleville to Grand Haven, weekend — and mid-week — warriors were on the march musically, from rock to hip hop to folk to punk and beyond. The action, of course, was captured in images at Local Spins.

The Sound of Music -- and the Challenges for Musicians: Paul Winkler, of Corporate Live, which provides sound for Meijer Gardens concerts and numerous other events, says some things haven't changed over the decades, but new tools are available. (Photo/Anthony Norkus)

Guest Column

Giving music away for free, getting paid less for gigs but finding success with digital tools: Paul Winkler @ The Musicians’ Soundboard

September 22, 2016

The struggles of local musicians haven’t changed much in four decades, with average gig pay even dipping. But the president of Grand Rapids’ Corporate Live says in this Local Spins guest column that there are ways to succeed with digital communication tools.

'Art for the Sake of Doing Art': Mike Mains is mounting a house tour with his band. (Photo/Anna Sink)

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows

Mike Mains & The Branches: Staying adventurous, finding ‘beautiful rays of sunlight’ amid the pain

September 21, 2016

The Michigan indie-rocker has tasted some success while experiencing the joy — and grueling trials — of his trade. His house show tour makes a Grand Rapids stop this week as he eyes returning to a Detroit studio to record a new album. Read the back story behind this engaging songwriter and musician.

Kalamazoo Stop: The Verve Pipe rocks Bell's Brewery this weekend. (Photo/Anthony Norkus)

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

The Big List (Sept. 19-25): Danny Brown, The Verve Pipe, Shawn Mullins, Barry County Roots Music Fest, Rockford Harvest Festival, Ladyfest at the Lakeshore

September 19, 2016

The first week of autumn also boasts performances by Trout Steak Revival, Frightened Rabbit, Hellbound Glory, Neil Jacobs, “The Piano Men” with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Bill Kirchen, Brad Fritcher’s MOODS and much more. Check out all of this week’s live music pick for West Michigan in The Big List Concert Guide.

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  The 2nd Roots Music Fest unfolds Saturday in Middleville. Get the lowdown/schedule at Local Spins.… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…
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  The first-ever @ArtPrize Blue Bridge Music Fest to launch 9/30. Details, schedule: wp.me/p2aLby-g0w… twitter.com/i/web/status/7…
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