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Rocking 300: Six years of Michigan music spotlighted by Local Spins on WYCE
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
- July 10, 2020
One of the first acts to appear on the broadcast, Channing & Quinn, helped commemorate the milestone 300th edition of the radio show, which also looked back at regional music from 2014 and debuted tracks by May Erlewine, Laddermatch, Ttypes + PAWL, Amy Love and more. Check out the interview with Channing & Quinn, watch a video of their performances and listen to the special anniversary show.
Studio C, Listening Room to debut outdoor concerts, movies at Studio Park downtown
Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
- July 9, 2020
Performances by Luke Winslow-King and Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues — along with the screening of several movies — will take place later this month on the piazza lawn of Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids. Get the schedule and the details about this unique series of events at Local Spins.
Drive-in concert starring Beatles tribute band set for Gilmore Car Museum
Features · Upcoming shows
- July 8, 2020
West Michigan’s second drive-in concert sparked by the social-distancing protocol of the coronavirus pandemic will take place Saturday at the museum in Hickory Corners, south of Grand Rapids. Get the details at Local Spins.
Peace & Love: Ringo Starr’s Top 10 Best Songs to Celebrate his 80th Birthday
Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos
- July 7, 2020
Today’s special edition of the Local Spins Tuesday Playlist pays tribute to the irrepressible Beatles drummer with a classic soundtrack of his solo work and some Fab Four gems worth revisiting. Get details about these songs and listen to the full playlist on Spotify.

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Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Rocking 300: Six years of Michigan music spotlighted by Local Spins on WYCE

July 10, 2020

One of the first acts to appear on the broadcast, Channing & Quinn, helped commemorate the milestone 300th edition of the radio show, which also looked back at regional music from 2014 and debuted tracks by May Erlewine, Laddermatch, Ttypes + PAWL, Amy Love and more. Check out the interview with Channing & Quinn, watch a video of their performances and listen to the special anniversary show.

Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows

Studio C, Listening Room to debut outdoor concerts, movies at Studio Park downtown

July 9, 2020

Performances by Luke Winslow-King and Asamu Johnson & The Associates of the Blues — along with the screening of several movies — will take place later this month on the piazza lawn of Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids. Get the schedule and the details about this unique series of events at Local Spins.

Features · Upcoming shows

Drive-in concert starring Beatles tribute band set for Gilmore Car Museum

July 8, 2020

West Michigan’s second drive-in concert sparked by the social-distancing protocol of the coronavirus pandemic will take place Saturday at the museum in Hickory Corners, south of Grand Rapids. Get the details at Local Spins.

Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Peace & Love: Ringo Starr’s Top 10 Best Songs to Celebrate his 80th Birthday

July 7, 2020

Today’s special edition of the Local Spins Tuesday Playlist pays tribute to the irrepressible Beatles drummer with a classic soundtrack of his solo work and some Fab Four gems worth revisiting. Get details about these songs and listen to the full playlist on Spotify.

Audio · Hot Top 5

Hayes Griffin, Nicholas James Thomasma solo albums top Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart

July 7, 2020

The most-played regional albums in June at WYCE came from some veteran West Michigan musicians. Learn more about the “crazy” fan reaction to Griffin’s Western swing album, view the full chart and listen to songs from all the featured artists. Also, check out the list of new local/regional additions to the WYCE library.

Concert announcements · Live-Stream Concerts · Summer Festivals

Blissfest goes online for ‘virtual’ festival performances this weekend

July 6, 2020

One of northern Michigan’s most popular music festivals canceled its in-person gathering near Harbor Springs due to COVID-19, so artists such as Thornetta Davis, Desmond Jones and Rainbow Girls will instead perform online. Get more information and a schedule at Local Spins.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

West Michigan’s Not-So-Big List Concert Guide (July 6-12)

July 6, 2020

As July continues to heat up, this week’s concert guide features another West Michigan drive-in concert and some outdoor options for live music — plus recommendations for safely attending shows.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

The ‘heartland rock roots’ of singer-songwriter Steve Rivers’ ‘American Side Hustle’

July 5, 2020

The Grand Haven-area country artist was this week’s guest for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted music by Public Access, BoneHawk, Woody Mac and more. Learn more about Rivers, watch a video of his performance for the show and listen to the full radio show podcast at Local Spins.

Audio · Playlists

Freedom Rock 2020: The Top 12 Independence Day songs from Local Spins

July 4, 2020

Freedom has never seemed more important than it does today: July 4, 2020. Local Spins has compiled an Independence Day soundtrack that will uplift you and make you think, from Common and John Legend to Neil Young and Jimi Hendrix.

Features · Upcoming shows

Paradise Outlaw to take rolling stage on the road for five shows in a single day

July 3, 2020

The Grand Rapids Southern rock and country band will trailer a stage to five different parking lots in Grand Rapids, Marne and Wyoming on July 18 to play its first shows since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Get details about this “Traveling Road Show” and the schedule at Local Spins.

Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Festivals

Holler Fest, Willowsong bow to COVID-19; Detroit Jazz Festival goes ‘virtual’

July 2, 2020

Two more August music festivals in Michigan have decided to skip 2020 due to the pandemic, with September’s jazz festival in Detroit turning to an elaborate live-stream and televised event. Get the details at Local Spins.

Features · In-Depth Report

Musicians’ return to stage amid COVID-19: Rewarding, strange, fantastic, different

July 1, 2020

With some performance spaces reopening, Local Spins touched base with some West Michigan artists about playing music in front of a live audience again. Browse comments from musicians about the “new normal” when it comes to concerts — from worries that remain about performing to the satisfaction of being back on stage. And some concerns remain.

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Rocking 300: Six years of Michigan music spotlighted by Local Spins on WYCE

Studio C, Listening Room to debut outdoor concerts, movies at Studio Park downtown

Drive-in concert starring Beatles tribute band set for Gilmore Car Museum

Peace & Love: Ringo Starr’s Top 10 Best Songs to Celebrate his 80th Birthday

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Rocking 300: Six years of Michigan music spotlighted by Local Spins on WYCE

Studio C, Listening Room to debut outdoor concerts, movies at Studio Park downtown

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Drive-in concert starring Beatles tribute band set for Gilmore Car Museum

Peace & Love: Ringo Starr’s Top 10 Best Songs to Celebrate his 80th Birthday

Hayes Griffin, Nicholas James Thomasma solo albums top Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart

Blissfest goes online for ‘virtual’ festival performances this weekend

West Michigan’s Not-So-Big List Concert Guide (July 6-12)

The ‘heartland rock roots’ of singer-songwriter Steve Rivers’ ‘American Side Hustle’

Freedom Rock 2020: The Top 12 Independence Day songs from Local Spins

Paradise Outlaw to take rolling stage on the road for five shows in a single day

Holler Fest, Willowsong bow to COVID-19; Detroit Jazz Festival goes ‘virtual’

Musicians’ return to stage amid COVID-19: Rewarding, strange, fantastic, different

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Upcoming Shows Hosted by Local Spins

8 pm WEDNESDAY: JULY 8 – POSTPONED – Local Spins Wednesday at SpeakEZ Lounge: Kate Hinote Trio

11am FRIDAY JULY 10 – Local Spins on WYCE 88.1 FM (300th Episode): Channing & Quinn

8 pm WEDNESDAY: JULY 15 – POSTPONED – Local Spins Wednesday at SpeakEZ Lounge: Harry Lucas

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