Pump It Up: The Ultimate Elvis Costello Playlist at Local Spins
The legendary British singer-songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer hits Grand Rapids’ 20 Monroe Live on Saturday, the perfect time to unleash this career-spanning soundtrack.
Author: John Sinkevics
John Sinkevics
Publisher
Keeping the spotlight on talented West Michigan bands and the burgeoning regional concert scene: That’s been a mission of John’s since becoming a lead music critic and entertainment writer for The Grand Rapids Press 15 years ago. As publisher of Local Spins, that’s continued with news updates on Grand Rapids-area musical happenings, guest columns, photo galleries, concert reviews and weekly features on different artists who appear on radio on Local Spins Live.
John holds an honors degree in journalism from the University of Michigan and is co-founder of The Honeytones, once described as “the deans of Grand Rapids’ pop-rock scene” and a band that stages an annual Feedback concert to benefit Access of West Michigan’s food pantries for the needy. He’s also a diehard fan of the Detroit Tigers and, especially, the Detroit Lions, proudly wearing a “Rebuilding Since ’57” T-shirt which, sadly, has proven to be the case year in and year out for this underachieving NFL franchise.
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Grand Rapids’ Festival of the Arts performance applications now open for 2019
Hundreds of performance slots on as many as 11 stages are available at Festival of the Arts in downtown Grand Rapids next June. Get details and the link to apply online; the deadline is Feb. 15.
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Artist Spotlights · Features · Upcoming shows
Grand Rapids’ The Hill People reunite for timeless, unique and ‘dangerous’ bluegrass fun
The erudite foursome with an eclectic approach that regaled audiences in the 1980s is back together, set to play One Trick Pony and Winter Wheat. Get the back story about this acoustic group’s journey return to the stage at Local Spins.
Album Reviews: Michigan Rattlers, Conrad Shock, Roosevelt Diggs, Brotha James, Elizabeth Landry
This mid-November roundup of Michigan releases boasts a Petoskey-bred band’s full-length debut, plus gems from Conrad Shock, Roosevelt Diggs, Elizabeth Landry and Brotha James, who plays SpeakEZ Lounge tonight (Wednesday). Check out the Local Spins reviews, listen to music from the featured artists.
Michigan Video Roundup: Red Legs, Jen Sygit, Dave Palmer, The Accidentals, Seth Bernard, Joshua Powell, Lower Leisure Class
This mid-November roundup of regional music videos boasts lots of poignant imagery and messages — and some head-turning music. Check out more than a half-dozen new videos at Local Spins.
Local Spins Live · Podcasts · Videos
The War and Treaty electrifies Grand Rapids on Veterans Day: Local Spins Live at River City
The fast-rising band led by Albion’s Michael and Tanya Trotter stopped by River City Studios for a scintillating Sunday session, 10 days before they open for Bob Seger at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Watch the video of their inspiring in-studio performance, read the story, browse the photo gallery.
Announcements · Features · Festivals
Local Spins 2019 Calendars bigger, better: 30 Michigan bands in photos, 80-plus festival dates
We’re taking pre-orders now for the 2019 edition of the Local Spins calendar with spectacular concert images, Michigan festival dates and more: A perfect, unique holiday gift. Get details and a link to order yours today.
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