Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The last week in March also boasts shows by From Ashes to New, Novo Amor, Jose Gonzalez, Thou, Jack & The Bear, Lushh, Dalmatian Stone and more. And win tickets to see Carrie Nation & The SpeakEZ at the Tip Top Deluxe.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
West Michigan’s week started with indie-rock’s In the Valley Below and ended with country singer Gary Allan, with much in between: WO-Stock, Jordan Hamilton, The Legal Immigrants, Ladyfest GR. Check out all of the photo galleries and the WO-Stock recap at Local Spins.
Summer Festivals · Top 10 Lists
The votes are in, with Blissfest and Earthwork Harvest Gathering topping the list of Michigan’s most beloved music festivals in this year’s readers’ poll. See what other festivals made the Top 10, along with some honorable mentions and links to all of the events.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids artists play a hip hop showcase Saturday night and previewed their music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Super Future, Desmond Jones, Dead Eye Zack, Distant Stars and more. Read the story, watch the videos of their in-studio performances and listen to the full radio show podcast.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The last week in March also boasts shows by From Ashes to New, Novo Amor, Jose Gonzalez, Thou, Jack & The Bear, Lushh, Dalmatian Stone and more. And win tickets to see Carrie Nation & The SpeakEZ at the Tip Top Deluxe.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
West Michigan’s week started with indie-rock’s In the Valley Below and ended with country singer Gary Allan, with much in between: WO-Stock, Jordan Hamilton, The Legal Immigrants, Ladyfest GR. Check out all of the photo galleries and the WO-Stock recap at Local Spins.
Summer Festivals · Top 10 Lists
The votes are in, with Blissfest and Earthwork Harvest Gathering topping the list of Michigan’s most beloved music festivals in this year’s readers’ poll. See what other festivals made the Top 10, along with some honorable mentions and links to all of the events.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids artists play a hip hop showcase Saturday night and previewed their music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Super Future, Desmond Jones, Dead Eye Zack, Distant Stars and more. Read the story, watch the videos of their in-studio performances and listen to the full radio show podcast.
Photos · Upcoming shows · Venue Spotlight
The intimate venue and craft brewery has become a key part of the Southwest Michigan city’s growing arts community, while shining a spotlight on regional stars and homegrown talent. And it hosts its first Firkin Fest later this spring. Learn more about the hot spot in this Local Spins Venue Spotlight as well as the new Earthwork Music concert series.
It’s Women’s History Month and Kalamazoo will get a dose of potent female-driven hip hop via a pair of West Michigan stars. And Lady Ace Boogie follows up by hosting another hip-hop showcase Saturday in Grand Rapids. Get the back story, watch videos at Local Spins.
The two giants of the rock world brought their joint tour to Van Andel Arena on Wednesday night, and they gave fans plenty of reasons to leave happy. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
Concert announcements · Upcoming shows
Show announcements include the April return to Elevation of Jake’s Music Festival and the summer 2019 Picnic Pops lineup, featuring acts ranging from pianist Rich Ridenour to Nashville songwriters. Get the details and full lineups at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
A movie filmed in Michigan will be part of the pop-laced indie-rock band’s April tour behind its sophomore recording. Grand Rapids gets a sneak preview of the new music Tuesday night at The Pyramid Scheme. Learn more about this unique project and watch the video for In the Valley Below’s new single/movie trailer.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Mid-March also brings us In the Valley Below, LadyFest GR, Pink Sky, Lady Ace Boogie, Dan Rickabus, Desmond Jones, Trevor Hall and much more. And see how you can win concert tickets to two different shows at The Pyramid Scheme this week.
Local Spins at SXSW · Photos · Top 10 Lists
With the mammoth South by Southwest festival wrapping up in Texas over the weekend, Local Spins writer Ricky Olmos looks back at event highlights — some with a Michigan flair.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
West Michigan’s week in live music included crowd-pleasing shows from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, from blues to pop, and rock to Celtic beauty, captured in images at Local Spins. Check out all the photo galleries and videos.
