Three emerging bands and several young solo performers will rub elbows with veterans such as Wallace Collective and Conklin Ceili Band at day-long festival and pig roast near Cedar Springs. (Video, podcast) Some of Phantom Ivory’s musical influences are easy to trace. After all, the Rockford alternative rock band of teenagers is led by [...]
Veteran well-known bassist and guitarist Jim Shaneberger unveils a bluesy new band on Friday and celebrates his solo album debut in June. (Podcast, video) Jim Shaneberger will never forget the moment several years ago when renowned bluesman Donald Kinsey strolled into a rehearsal to join him on stage. After all, Kinsey – a Chicago [...]
As volatile and diverse as this week’s weather, photo images of the Grand Rapids area’s live music ranged from the alt-country power of Nathan Kalish to the ribald antics of the Bimini Brothers’ 30th anniversary bash to an all-day benefit for Bruce and Becca Ling. Saturday night in Grand Rapids was a tale of [...]