Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
The mammoth festival unfurling this week in West Michigan for the first time boasts dozens of concerts and events at multiple venues. Local Spins has the preview and schedule.
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Local Spins’ latest Michigan Music Showcase features stars playing late June festivals as well as new music from Katie Greene, Lost at Ease, The Monkbirds, Adrian Jay Mitchell, a live track from Grupo Aye and more.
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The opening salvo of another Electric Forest at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury was chock full of the usual electronic music mayhem while oozing that singular Forest camaraderie. Recap, photos, video.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
After Billy Strings pumped up the 2025 event, one of the state’s longest-running music festivals returns this week with more gems, including Dan Tyminski, Full Cord and more. Get the lowdown on this hoedown.
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The wildly popular Latvian bands will play the United States for the first time at GLC Live at 20 Monroe as part of the early July song, dance and cultural festival. The lowdown at Local Spins, along with ticket links and music videos.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows · Videos
The annual music festival rife with Michigan acts rolls out again Friday through Sunday in Trufant, 36 miles northeast of Grand Rapids. Get the preview and details at Local Spins.
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The veteran West Michigan bluegrass band reunited with pal Billy Strings in the studio for a special session. Listen to the first single and fresh tracks from other Michigan artists, including Jack Droppers, Mac Saturn, Greg Nagy, Checkered Lilies, Pablo Eskobear and more.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
The 2026 music festival rolls out Friday through Sunday at Delton’s Circle Pines Center with a who’s who roster of Michigan stars. Get the lowdown and schedule at Local Spins.
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Today’s Local Spins Michigan Music Showcase radio podcast explores fresh tracks by local and regional artists playing outdoor shows across the state this summer. Check out music by Rachel Brooke, Jabo Bihlman, Kyle Brown, Luke Winslow-King, Rebekah Jon, Just Magnetic, Ben Daniels Band and more.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Rewind
As we wrap up our 14th anniversary celebration at Local Spins, we highlight a memorable Top 10 list: Our most popular features on regional and national artists, based on readership.
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Local Spins spotlights the award-winning singer-songwriter who plays next week’s Nor-East’r festival. We debuts tracks from other Michigan acts, including Lee Emi, Michigander, J. King Crayne and New Troy. Check out this week’s robust radio show podcast and view the schedule for the June 12-14 Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival.
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After first making a splash as Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish 14 years ago, Jesse Ray performs solo at Rockford Brewing tonight (Friday) with a new record on the way. The Artist Spotlight, plus this week’s radio podcast featuring fresh tracks by Michigan artists, including The JR Band, Stovepipe Stover, The American Hotel System, Wagon Wheel Effect and more.
Summer Concerts · Top 10 Lists · Top 5 Lists · Upcoming shows
Meijer Gardens kicks off its 2026 concert series on Wednesday, so Local Spins asked go-to reviewer Tricia Boot for her Top 5 Meijer Gardens concerts of all-time. Plus, check out Local Spins’ Top 10 most popular concert reviews.
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This week’s Local Spins Michigan Music Showcase features tracks by more than a dozen Mitten State artists, providing a soundtrack for holiday travelers. Hear new music from Jill Jack, The Reverend Jesse Ray, Chirp, Christine Mattson, Silverstiles and more.
Local Spins’ updated roster of Michigan acts playing more than 100 communities across the state includes schedules for Hudsonville, Elk Rapids, Middleville, Fennville and more. Check out updated listings and get a link to the full guide of summer shows.
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The harmony-laden super-trio has a new song, featured in the Local Spins radio show which also spotlights tracks by other Michigan artists. Plus, view the Buses by the Beach Bus Benefit lineup.
Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
Phabies, Soul Syndicate, Samuel Nalangira, Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra, Jake Kershaw and more will play the popular Tuesday series this summer. View the schedule.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
Local Spins spotlights the Michigan-based artists who will christen Grand Rapids’ new venue next week, plus we debut fresh tracks by other regional acts — including several bands playing a private contractors’ festival at the amphitheater this weekend. The back story and more.
Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
With additional, impressive outdoor venues revving up Michigan’s music scene in 2026, concertgoers face an overwhelming array of options. Local Spins has the full roster of shows at more than 40 venues.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Sam Grisman Project, Avatar, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Dave Bruzza led the charge of enticing concerts across West Michigan over the past week, with Yolonda Lavender, Micah Dailey-White and more adding to the live music energy. Browse six photo galleries in our recap at Local Spins.
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Local Spins features the Grand Rapids drummer’s all-star project with upcoming Michigan release shows as well as debuting tracks from other Michigan artists, including Sammie Hershock, From Big Sur, Jake LeMond, Potionseller, Avengelic and more.
The singer and her bandmates regaled a rapt St. Cecilia Music Center audience on Thursday with ‘Dylanology’ as well as her own memorable songs. Concert review, photos.
Local Spins today takes a look at several more recent releases by Michigan artists. Check out our takes on the recordings, and listen to tracks from each release.
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The acclaimed singer and songwriter plays St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday. Local Spins catches up with Osborne, who still has a lot of irons in the musical fire.
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The Grand Rapids troubadour releases a new studio album next week. Local Spins digs into that project, plus debuts tracks from several Michigan artists, including Chirp, Rachel Brooke, Overdrive Orchestra and Signal Quartet. Get Brian Oberlin’s back story and listen to this week’s radio podcast.
Breaking music news · Venue Spotlight
Grand Rapids officials are ‘very comfortable’ with parking availability for concerts but cautioned: ‘Planning ahead is key.’ Check out their plans and the new ParkMobile app at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Summer Concerts
Meijer Gardens sold 20,000 tickets for its summer series in 10 minutes to members this morning, though just two shows sold out in the first two hours. See which concerts are close to selling out.
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The Morning Yells, with Phil and Laura Stancil, make their Grand Rapids debut April 24. The back story on this indie-rock band with roots in Potato Moon, plus this week’s radio showcase with new music by other Michigan artists, including Jack White, Dante Cope, Greg Nagy, Mei Semones and The Bootstrap Boys.
Breaking music news · Upcoming shows
When the public tours the amphitheater during the special May 16 event, they’ll be treated to rock, pop, country, funk, hip hop, ballet and more. View the lineup.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals
The granddaddy of Michigan music festivals revealed its lineup this week, closing out a summer of festivals that launches in May. Get the link to an updated roster of all of the state’s festivals.
Breaking music news · Photos · Venue Spotlight · Videos
The invite-only Contractor Appreciation Music Fest with 9 regional acts will unfold the weekend before the official May 15 opening. Today, take a new video and photo tour of the amphitheater, which one worker and rock musician called ‘the coolest thing that’s ever been built’ in Grand Rapids.
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Local Spins spotlights the Grand Rapids dark pop/metalcore artist who won last week’s Heavyweights band battle. Plus we debut tracks from Max Lockwood, The Rebel Eves and more.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The 34-concert 2026 season will also feature Buddy Guy, Trey Anastasio, Sierra Ferrell, Little Feat, Indigo Girls, Men at Work, Lucy Dacus and Shakey Graves. View the full schedule and ticket info.
Local Spins Rewind · Whatever Happened To
During Local Spins’ inaugural year in 2012, we frequently showcased Drew Nelson, a rising Americana star from Grand Rapids who had just released an album on a national label and was drawing widespread acclaim. We catch up to him 14 years later as part of our ‘Whatever Happened To’ series.
Saturday’s day-long conference at GR’s Bamboo Start Garden boasts workshops, panel discussions, vendors and networking opportunities for musicians and those in the music business. Details and the schedule at Local Spins.
Following an appearance Friday on WOOD TV8’s ‘EightWest,’ the West Michigan heartland rocker and Americana singer brings his band to Grand Rapids’ SpeakEZ on April 10. Plus, view Local Spins’ Top 10 Concerts for April.
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Local Spins spotlights the singer-songwriter with a new recording, plus debuts tracks by Dan Rickabus, Headband Henny, Ten Peso Version, Kyle Brown, Toby Bresnahan, Jordan Rodriguez and more. Check out the feature story and radio show podcast.
Marcus AK, The Mannequins, The Rupple Brothers and Ironwood will face off for the top prize to close out the month-long battle on Saturday. The lowdown at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
Local Spins spotlights the up-and-coming Grand Rapids musician with a new EP, along with debuting tracks by Brian Oberlin, Luke Winslow-King, Pretty Sure, Spencer LaJoye, Katie Greene and more. The feature story on Gunter and today’s Michigan Music Showcase podcast.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos · Videos
Saturday’s day-long festival at Kalamazoo Valley Museum boasted sets by more than a dozen acts (with some unusual twists), a bevy of instrument vendors and several workshops. Check out the recap, photos and video highlights.
Artist Spotlights · Commentary · RSVP Music Chat · Upcoming shows
The ‘deans of Grand Rapids pop/rock scene’ mark four decades on March 27 at SpeakEZ Lounge — a good time to resurrect the RSVP Music Podcast hosted by Ralston Bowles, who digs into The Honeytones’ robust history and has them play one of their original songs, written more than 40 years ago.
Artist Spotlights · Audio · Podcasts
Today’s radio podcast digs into tracks by Brie Stoner, Shayla Hamady, Mark Harrell, The Bootstrap Boys, Hannah Rose Graves, Heat Above and many more. Learn more about these acts and listen to this week’s show.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The northern Michigan venue so far has announced 10 high-profile shows with more to come, amid the state’s ever-more hectic summer concert and festival schedule. View the full schedule and see how Interlochen’s venue compares to other Michigan amphitheaters.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
Local Spins spotlights the eclectic all-star Southwest Michigan rock, blues and folk band making its SpeakEZ Lounge debut next week. Learn more about the group and check out this week’s Michigan Music Showcase podcast which features new music from May Erlewine, Annie & Rod Capps, Zach Peterson, Rashaad Lee, Whorled and more.
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Local Spins spotlights the Grand Rapids group with three upcoming performances in March, plus debuts music by Rachel Brooke, Brick Street Soul, Ghost Bunnies, Ocean & The Universe, Seth Bernard and more. Discover Wilson Ave’s back story and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.
AI has invaded the music industry but studio veterans say the human element is irreplaceable. Part 4 of the Local Spins series on the “AI Revolution in Music” spotlights the views of three West Michigan recording studio veterans.
Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Festivals
The Hoxeyville Skies Music Festival, a brand new celebration in a familiar northern Michigan location, and the longstanding Buttermilk Jamboree south of Grand Rapids boast star-studded lineups for 2026. The story and details at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
Local Spins spotlights the award-winning band that’s releasing a new single this weekend, while also debuting tracks from Rachel Curtis, Chirp, Wilson Ave, Folias Duo, Nick Piunti and other Michigan artists. Get the back story on The American Hotel System and listen to this week’s Michigan Music Showcase radio podcast.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals
Blissfest unfurls July 10-12 outside Cross Village, augmenting national stars with regional favorites such as Larry McCray, May Erlewine, Joe Hertler and The Rebel Eves. View the complete lineup and get ticket details at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Upcoming shows · Venue Spotlight
The new West Side bar, restaurant and music venue celebrates its grand opening with Union Guns performing on Friday, seven months after Turnstiles closed its doors.
