Local Grins interviews hot comic Leslie Jones, who plays Grand Rapids’ Big Room later this month, spotlights an ‘open-mic map’ and rounds up comedy revelry at Tip Top Deluxe and Hard Times Bar.
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The acclaimed West Michigan singer-songwriter performs with Hwy-2 tonight at SpeakEZ Lounge for the Local Spins Wednesdays series. Local Spins catches up with Nelson ahead of the show.
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The Local Spins series continues with John Sinkevics revisiting classic interviews he conducted with The Eagles more than two decades ago — revealing chats that foretold industry upheavals.
The award-winning banjoist and his all-star bandmates impressed a sold-out St. Cecilia Music Center audience on Thursday, touring behind a live “My Bluegrass Heart” album. The review and photos at Local Spins.
Local Grins interviews hot comic Leslie Jones, who plays Grand Rapids’ Big Room later this month, spotlights an ‘open-mic map’ and rounds up comedy revelry at Tip Top Deluxe and Hard Times Bar.
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The acclaimed West Michigan singer-songwriter performs with Hwy-2 tonight at SpeakEZ Lounge for the Local Spins Wednesdays series. Local Spins catches up with Nelson ahead of the show.
Artist Spotlights · Classic Rock Corner · Local Spins Rewind
The Local Spins series continues with John Sinkevics revisiting classic interviews he conducted with The Eagles more than two decades ago — revealing chats that foretold industry upheavals.
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Blending traditional Mexican and Latin American music with rock and blues, the iconic East L.A. band plays a sold-out show later this month at The Acorn. The interview by writer Dave Gil de Rubio.
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L7’s West Michigan tour stop was just part of the wide-ranging, musical revelry that accompanied the holiday weekend. Browse all of the photos at Local Spins.
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Alice Cooper, the ‘Godfather of Shock Rock’ returns to his home state for a Nov. 7 show at Kalamazoo’s Wings Event Center. Writer Bill Forman interviews the rocker who says his band once stood out as ‘the freaks of the freaks.’
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Local Spins spotlights the emerging trio – part of this week’s Halloween edition of the Michigan Music Showcase radio podcast featuring creepy as well as new tracks from Mitten State artists.
As October draws to a creepy close, Local Spins lists some of the top musically driven Halloween weekend shows and lists the top must-see concerts for November. And check out the EightWest video featuring Local Spins’ November roundup of shows.
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Grand Rapids Halloween band Garbage Angel plays SpeakEZ Lounge tonight (Wednesday), so Local Spins asked band members Morgan Foster and Troy Reimink for their favorite tracks to haunt the holiday. Listen if you dare.
Artist Spotlights · Classic Rock Corner · Local Spins Rewind
Local Spins’ John Sinkevics resurrects compelling interviews with two Beatles drummers: Ringo Starr and the guy he replaced in 1962, Pete Best. Part of our ‘Rock Legends Revisited’ series.
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In a Local Spins interview, the virtuoso banjoist who plays St. Cecilia Music Center next week with an all-star cast talks about his new live album, his current tour, the impact of Billy Strings on bluegrass and more.
Concert Recaps · Weekend Photo Gallery
This week-in-review roundup of area concerts also features Sick Gazelle, Katie Greene, AFI, Grace Theisen and Kalamazoo’s ‘Chasing Nighmares Fest.’ Browse the photos.
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As fall settles in, Local Spins writers provide takes on three new albums from regional artists. Listen to tracks from each release and see where a couple of these artists will be playing.
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This week’s Local Spins Michigan Music Showcase radio podcast digs into new music from two Upper Peninsula artists, not to mention more than a dozen other diverse acts from across the state. Learn more about all of these bands and solo artists; listen to the full radio show.
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Blue October bassist Matt Noveskey is a Michigan native with ties to his home state where the chart-topping band makes stops later this month in Grand Rapids and Detroit. Writer Brian Shovelton’s interview with Noveskey.
Artist Spotlights · Classic Rock Corner · Local Spins Rewind
Over 25 years, Local Spins founder John Sinkevics has interviewed numerous icons from the rock ‘n’ roll era. Today, Part 1 in our re-examination of some revealing conversations with music’s most influential artists.
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Wheatland Music Organization is asking the public to comment on a proposed route of high-voltage transmission lines that would slice through the site, eliminate campsites and clear-cut trees. They say the lines could “dramatically” change the festival.
Our first round of fall album reviews spans the state and several genres, including alt-rock, hip hop and genre-melding jam band fun. Check out the review, listen to tracks from each release.
Concert Recaps · Weekend Photo Gallery
Tour stops by Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen at GLC Live at 20 Monroe and Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers at Bell’s Eccentric Cafe led the weekend charge, with Kalamazoo’s Basic Comfort lighting up Glow Hall. Browse the photos.
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The beloved Americana act Roosevelt Diggs filled The Pyramid Scheme on Friday with exuberant fans to celebrate its new album the same night that Hand of Giants rocked SpeakEZ Lounge. Recaps, photos, videos.
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he eight-piece Big Rapids rock band Hand of Giants has boosted its lineup and expanded its sound, with a new studio album on the way. They play Grand Rapids’ SpeakEZ Lounge tonight (Friday).
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Local Spins spotlights singer-songwriter Katie Greene, who plays SpeakEZ Lounge next week, plus debuts tracks from 10 other Michigan artists, including Lee Emi, Jill Jack, The Skies Revolt, Ma Reilly and more.
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The singer and ‘Yellowstone’ actor brings his Americana and outlaw country band to GLC Live at 20 Monroe on Friday. Writer Dave Gil de Rubio interviews the Texas-based star.
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The 14-time Grammy Award winner brings his tour to Michigan next week for concerts at St. Cecilia Music Center and City Opera House. The Local Spins interview with the acclaimed singer and musician known for ‘I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow’ and much more.
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The Crane Wives’ singer-guitarist Emilee Petersmark steps out with a solo album revolving around anger, grief, identity and self-doubt, with a national tour ahead. The revealing Local Spins interview with the Grand Rapids artist, Lee Emi.
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West Michigan’s weekend of live music boasted tour stops by bimbocore’s Scene Queen, rock’s Skillet, the doom metal bash Doomfest and indie celebration Monkstock. The photo recaps at Local Spins.
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The band led by Luther Dickinson wraps up the October leg of its national tour at The Acorn in Three Oaks on Thursday. Writer Dave Gil de Rubio interviews Dickinson about the band and its latest album.
The first full week of October boasted a wide swath of genres, tour stops and local favorites across West Michigan, all covered in photo galleries at Local Spins.
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Local Spins spotlights the West Michigan band and its new studio album — being released at The Pyramid Scheme on Oct. 16 — plus debuts tracks by The American Hotel System, Pack$toney, Trisha Marie, Stef Chura, Elisabeth Pixley-Fink and many more.
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The Grammy Award-winning rockabilly, country and surf rock plays Van Andel Arena Oct. 17 with His Fabulous Superlatives, opening for Zach Top. Writer Ed Condran interviews him about his latest album and more.
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The Mississippi-bred bluesman who was mentored by Buddy Guy plays The Intersection’s Elevation in Grand Rapids on Oct. 16. He talks about the ‘culture and spirit of the blues’ in an interview with writer Bill Forman.
Breaking music news · Features
The app created by Geno Hinton allows listeners to isolate and ‘interact’ with individual instrument tracks within a song, and ‘just be astonished’ at hearing a solo or vocal take. The full story at Local Spins.
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The concert week brought national tour stops and local heroes to area stages, including El Ten Eleven, Sophia McIntosh, Basic and Witch. Plus, the Handmade Music Festival returned to Chesaning. The photos at Local Spins.
The Otsego singer-songwriter who spent time in Nashville before returning to Michigan has formed an all-star band with a new album on the way. Writer Michael J. Breazeale digs in to his long and arduous journey.
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This week’s radio show podcast delivers fresh tracks by Protomartyr, Tee Grizzley, The Blue Pines, Space Bar, Morgan Haner, Louie Lee, Michelle Held, The Reverend Jesse Ray and more from across the state.
The New York emo, post-hardcore and pop-punk band brought its fall tour to GLC Live at 20 Monroe on Wednesday. The recap and photos at Local Spins.
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In the same month — just two weeks apart — Michigan bluegrass stars Billy Strings and Lindsay Lou released albums that already stand as modern milestones of the genre. The Local Spins review of both albums, with Lindsay Lou kicking off a Michigan tour later this week.
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The acclaimed Michigan multi-instrumentalist, producer and co-founder of The Verve Pipe reveals the albums and artists that inspired him. Learn more about Brown, listen to the music.
The seven-day Kalamazoo music festival closed Sunday with four fan-pleasing sets after a week featuring more than 40 Michigan bands and solo artists. The recap and photo gallery at Local Spins.
The final full week of September was full of live music frolics, including festivals such as Sounds of the Zoo, Park Fest and Cooper’s Glen, GWAR, the next-to-last blast at[…]
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The longest jam session ever commences Monday in Lansing, with more than four dozen Michigan musicians aiming to set a new world record for continuous playing. Get the back story, see how you can participate or watch.
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Local Spins spotlights the West Michigan singer-keyboardist who kicks off SpeakEZ Lounge’s fall series next Wednesday. Plus, we debut tracks from 10 other Michigan artists. Learn more about Sophia McIntosh and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.
Festivals · Photos · Upcoming shows
As September winds down, a few festivals are winding things up to celebrate the season. Get the schedules, and browse a photo gallery from last weekend’s Michigan Irish Music Festival.
The popular British folk-rock band packed Acrisure Amphitheater on Tuesday night, with Marcus King Band opening. The review and photos at Local Spins.
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The opening night of Kalamazoo’s seven-day Sounds of the Zoo festival featured tunesmiths trading songs and a performance by Matt Gross & Friends at The Clover Room. Get the highlights in photos and video.
Mavis Staples, Tommy Emmanuel, Vienna Teng, The Rebel Eves, DuPont Phillips, Tray Wellington and emcee Jeff Daniels will round out the 2027 Ann Arbor festival. Get the details, full lineup and ticket links at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Features · Technology
The Kent District Library wants to add more local music to its online service that already boasts music by 137 regional artists. Learn more about KDL Vibes and how to apply.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Our Sunday concert recap boasts coverage of weekend concerts at multiple area venues, including B-52s, Devo, Black Label Society, Bowling for Soup, EPCYA, Saxsquatch, the Eastown Streetfair, Michigan Irish Music Festival, Fake Baseball and more, captured in robust photo galleries (and a video).
The award-winning British rocker delivered a career-spanning set at Frauenthal Theatre to wrap up his U.S. theater tour on Friday. And the same night, Shakey Graves closed out Meijer Gardens’ summer series in Grand Rapids. The recaps and photos at Local Spins.
