Taking Back Sunday sets ‘Phasers to Stun’ enthused Grand Rapids fans
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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The Bilmuri Connection: How Zach Dubay rose from local drummer to world touring musician
You could say he’s just a boy doing boyish things. But versatile Grand Rapids drummer Zach Dubay is now making a splash with pop/countrycore’s Bilmuri, which plays GLC Live at 20 Monroe on Wednesday. The back story at Local Spins.
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Mia Asano, ABC Orchestra, Jason Leech, John Jorgenson, Mustard Plug, more: Photo Recaps
Electric violinist Mia Asano spotlighted Kentwood’s ABC Orchestra in a week that also featured West Michigan tour stops by an eclectic mix of national and regional artists. Browse photos from all of these shows in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Holland.
Three Days Grace, I Prevail come ‘Home’ to rock Grand Rapids with career-spanning romps
Veteran Canadian rock band Three Days Grace pumped up Van Andel Arena on Tuesday with a boost from Michigan-bred I Prevail and Georgia’s The Funeral Portrait. The review, photos, set lists at Local Spins.
Cage the Elephant gets ‘a little closer’ to Grand Rapids with exuberant Sunday tour stop
A sold-out GLC Live at 20 Monroe was ‘on fire’ when Cage the Elephant returned to the venue to produce what it called one of the best shows of its tour. The Local Spins review and photos.
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Lainey Wilson touts Michigan flair, plus Sierra Hull, Joe Hertler, Dee Sutton, Sounds of the Zoo
West Michigan’s live music weekend boasted no shortage of stars — national and regional, from a fast-rising country singer with a multi-talented Michigander in tow to summer’s final blast at Bell’s Beer Garden and more. View the photos and videos, exclusively at Local Spins.
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Grand Rapids frolics at late August festivals: Return to the River, Small Foreign Festival
Two festivals in different parts of the city attracted fans for a wide variety of music unleashed by Michigan bands amid splendid summer weather. Photos, videos and recaps at Local Spins.
‘Like a hug from an old friend’: Shakey Graves beguiles sold-out Kalamazoo crowd
The Americana tunesmith’s tour stop Monday at Bell’s Beer Garden enchanted fans with his band of “friends and family.” The review and images at Local Spins.
Shinedown revs up Grand Rapids with fiery, emotional ‘Dance, Kid, Dance’ spectacle
With special guests Beartooth and Morgan Wade also impressing fans, the Florida hard rockers electrified the Van Andel Arena crowd on Monday with special effects and emotional moments
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Upheaval Festival Day 2’s riptide of rock, plus Here Comes the Mummies, Kanola Band, .moe
Virginia’s Bad Omens closed out this year’s Upheaval Festival with effusive flash and the biggest crowd yet, wrapping up a sundry and resplendent live music week across West Michigan. Browse the photo galleries and more.
‘Burn the House Down’: AJR unleashes massive dance party in Grand Rapids
The AJR brothers delivered an indie-pop spectacle to enthused fans at Van Andel Arena on Sunday night. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
Chappell Roan glitters, glitzes, glows in GR, plus the weekend concert photo round-up
Synth-pop star Chappell Roan electrified a sold-out Intersection crowd on Saturday, part of a robust roster of West Michigan concerts featuring national and local artists. Browse all the photo galleries at Local Spins, including Low Phase, Cris Jacobs, Celeste Allison, Kate Hinote and the Oigfest heavy metal fest.
Fall Out Boy unleashes pop-punk/emo spectacle during Grand Rapids tour stop
Tuesday’s impressive, fan-pleasing stage show at Van Andel Arena also featured sets by Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan and Games We Play. The Local Spins review, photos and set list.
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Dunesville Music Festival 2023 Revisited: Free spirits, face-melting sets, late-night jams
The 2023 edition of Dunesville unfurled outside Interlochen last weekend with a bevy of impressive regional acts and late-night drum kivas. The Local Spins recap and photo gallery.
Quinn XCII basks in Van Andel Arena homecoming love with pop vigor
Mammoth national tour stops dominated the weekend, from Quinn XCII in Grand Rapids to Taylor Swift in Detroit. Revisit Quinn XCII’s Saturday romp in words and photos.
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Djangophonique, Kayla King, Accidentals, Molly snag wins at Michigan Music Video Awards
The Saturday celebration at Marshall’s Franke Center for the Arts also produced wins for Josiah C. Baker, Willy FoTang and several other Michigan acts, with performances by Baker, Lokella, Phabies and Kait Rose. View the winners’ list, check out their videos and browse a photo gallery at Local Spins.
Chloe Moriondo draws ‘Popstar’ zeal, plus Ani DiFranco, Rodriguez/Martinez (Photo Recaps)
Beyond a revved-up full house at The Pyramid Scheme, the weekend launched with a Kalamazoo tour stop by Ani DiFranco, a jazz duo at St. Cecilia and a music release by Second Hand Drugs. View the photo galleries at Local Spins.
String Expertise: Elderly Instruments commemorates half-century as musicians’ go-to
The much-respected instrument retailer and repair shop celebrated its 50th anniversary in Lansing’s Old Town on Tuesday with live music, workshops, axe-throwing, food trucks and more. The recap and photo gallery at Local Spins.
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