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Released last Friday as part of school project, the music video already has garnered 20,000-plus views and support from The Accidentals, who will sing the National Anthem at a Detroit Tigers game Tuesday. Watch the young students’ much-acclaimed new video and read the back story about this project at Local Spins.
Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Live music that cut across a wide spectrum: That was the M.O. for the week that was across West Michigan. Check out the photo galleries and videos from more than a dozen concerts, only at Local Spins.
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The reggae-fueled band from the Lansing area made its WYCE debut with a summery, in-studio performance during a show that also boasted music by Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers, Blanca Luz and other regional gems.
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Now based in Grand Rapids, Angela Gail and Jeffrey Jacob are gearing up for a new EP in July with a three-week residency at Founders Brewing. Read the back story about this intriguing band, listen to the radio podcast and watch a video from In the Valley Below’s first June show in Grand Rapids.
The popular summer series kicked off Sunday with plenty of elbow room for fans as “Replay America” unfurled retro hits on its Grand Rapids tour stop. Read the review of the 2017 season’s opening night and browse the photo gallery.
Summer Concerts · Summer Festivals · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
From Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo, live music lovers had plenty of options to heat things up. Check out the photo galleries and links to Local Spins reviews.
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Picture-perfect weather greeted The Crane Wives, ConvoTronics, Cabildo, JRob and more as thousands filled the streets Saturday outside Bistro Bella Vita in Grand Rapids. Browse the photo gallery, watch the video highlights.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
The weather couldn’t have been better on opening day of Grand Rapids’ Festival of the Arts and musicians responded with diverse, audience-pleasing sets. Check out the Local Spins photo gallery and video.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
Members of Grand Rapids’ Latin-infused Cabildo turned up their Cumbia-fueled charm for Local Spins on WYCE, which also featured new music from Barbarossa Brothers, Jared Sjoblom, Hollywood Makeout and The Underground Circus. Read the story, listen to the radio podcast.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Hosted by The Go Rounds’ Graham Parsons, the 10th anniversary “reunion” in late July in the Keweenaw Peninsula boasts performances by Vox Vidorra, Kansas Bible Co., Seth Bernard, Turbo Pup, Mark Lavengood and more. See who else is playing this year’s festival and get details at Local Spins.
Commentary · Summer Concerts · Top 10 Lists
As Meijer Gardens gets set to kick off its 15th season of summer concerts this weekend, Local Spins takes a gander at some of the best shows ever held at the amphitheater. See what made the Top 10 roster and read the original concert reviews. What are your favorites?
Commentary · Festivals · Upcoming shows
This weekend’s Grand Rapids festival will have fewer stages and performances, a revamped layout and plenty of eclectic acts from which to choose. We’ll help on the choosing part: Local Spins once again has asked its writers and some West Michigan musicians to pick “The Best of Fest.”
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The award-winning, Minnesota-based folk singer plays Cadillac, Whitehall, Suttons Bay and Boyne City this week. Read the Local Spins interview and listen to his music.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Rocking stages from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo to Howell, bands playing venues large and small over the holiday weekend gave Michigan’s music devotees plenty to celebrate. Check out all of the resplendent images at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Sunday’s fifth anniversary celebration outside HopCat in downtown Grand Rapids drew hundreds of West Michigan devotees — and 5K runners — for a Memorial Day weekend treat. Ogle the Local Spins photo gallery and video highlights.
The Gaylord native proved her mettle as an emerging country star by coming in second on the show’s 12th season after conceding she was “completely overwhelmed” by her fans’ support. Watch the videos from her finale performances.
Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
From The Intersection’s first ‘Rock the Lot’ show of 2017 to one of the outdoor season’s first Michigan festivals in St. Joseph to an annual Bob Dylan tribute at Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, live music turned up the volume this weekend. Check out the colorful images and videos at Local Spins.
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The teenage Michigan guitarist turned heads and dropped jaws again at an intimate, jam-packed Friday affair that launched a week of celebrating the online magazine’s fifth birthday. Check out the video and photo gallery.
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Yes, the Grand Rapids garage rock band made waves by performing on the Grand Lady Riverboat and on radio for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by several Michigan acts. Listen to the radio podcast, watch the video of the band’s in-studio performance and browse the photo gallery from its water-borne album-release show.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The Accidentals, SuperDre, The Crane Wives, The Great Ones, Cabildo and more are part of the free Thursday night series. See the full lineup at Local Spins, with videos of the featured artists.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
In another Local Spins roundup of outdoor summer concerts to brighten your weeknights, see the full lineups and schedules for Garage Bar’s block parties, West Michigan Jazz Society’s Monday Jazz in the Park performances and John Collins Park shows.
Artist Spotlights · Live at River City · Podcasts · Videos
In honor of Hip Hop Appreciation Week, Local Spins revisits a River City Studios session with Grand Rapids rapper Lady Ace Boogie, who plays a Local Spins fifth anniversary event at SpeakEZ Lounge later this month. Check out the video, podcast and some links to Hip Hop Appreciation Week events in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids’ St. Cecilia Music Center today announced its jazz, folk and chamber music series for 2017-18, and it’s a who’s who roster of award-winning musicians. See the full schedule of concerts at Local Spins.
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From national tour stops by pop, hip-hop and bluegrass acts to jam-packed local showcases, West Michigan’s week of live music kept May hopping. Check out the images and videos at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Summer Concerts
On the first day of summer concert ticket sales to non-members, Meijer Gardens surprised some folks: A small number of tickets to several previously sold-out shows were made available to the public. But move fast, because they won’t last long, officials warn.
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The veteran artist releases his CD at Louie’s Back Room Friday night, previewing the show during Local Spins on WYCE, which also featured new tracks by Mid-Life Crisis, Willamena, J. Snell, Jake Kershaw, Mark Lavengood, Tail From the Crypt and more. Read the feature story, listen to the podcast, watch the video of Koenigsknecht’s in-studio performance.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
The weekend boasted fan-revving concerts in venues from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo. Check out all the images in Local Spins photo galleries.
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From a showcase of exuberant regional punk music at Tip Top Deluxe to an epic display of legendary punk groups at Founders Brewing, Saturday night in Grand Rapids proved the diverse power of punk. Experience a special evening of rock in these Local Spins videos and photo galleries.
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The singer-songwriter and keyboard player plays One Trick Pony on Thursday night, unfurling songs that represent “a free expression” of her soul. Read the story about this emerging Grand Rapids artist, listen to the radio podcast, watch the video.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts · Videos
The Moxie Strings, The Moonrays, Michigander, Miss Atomic, Slim Gypsy Baggage, The Muteflutes, The Zannies, Bigfoot Buffalo, Ralston Bowles and more are all part of the July and August concerts. See the full lineup at Local Spins.
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Inspired by the early Beatles, the vintage rock band plays SpeakEZ Lounge on Wednesday before crossing the pond for its first European performances. Read the story, check out the video from a recent radio gig.
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Local Spins celebrates its 5th birthday in May with an album featuring 12 regional acts, special shows and giveaways, an inaugural street party and a Rockford Brewing IPA brewed especially for Local Spins. Plus, there’s an opportunity for readers to officially join the Local Spins family. Check out the complete schedule of May events.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The 2017 edition of the Wednesday night blues series that returns to the DeltaPlex Arena parking lot in Walker also boasts veteran and emerging stars such as Coco Montoya, Larry McCray, Big James & The Chicago Playboys and Jake Kershaw. See the full schedule and check out what’s new for this year’s series.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
The week got rolling with Blues Traveler in Kalamazoo and just kept rocking, from Shorts Brewing’s 13th anniversary party in Bellaire to The Pyramid Scheme’s two-day sixth anniversary bash. Check out all the images at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Summer Concerts
In the opening morning of sales to Meijer Gardens members, folks lined up, went online and snapped up tickets to a bevy of shows in the 2017 summer series. And more sold out within hours. See an updated list of the sold-out shows thus far.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts · Videos
The Lake Leelanau hot spot will up the ante this summer with a series of Thursday and Sunday shows that spotlight regional bands such as The Accidentals, The Crane Wives, The Ragbirds and The Go Rounds. Get the full lineup and details at Local Spins.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals · Videos
The free festival being held Aug. 19-20 at Rosa Parks Circle once again will boast a blend of international and regional jazz favorites. See the full schedule, with videos of some of the featured performers for GRandJazzFest 2017.
Festivals · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
It was a week of familiar bands in new locations, familiar events with new faces, and new events with familiar faces. Check out all the concert images — from Hunter Hayes on Thursday to Flint Eastwood on Sunday night — along with the “Grand Rapids: A Musical Day in the Life” video at Local Spins.
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No arrests were made, but one Record Store Day celebration was cut off by the authorities in mid-stream. Most of the day across West Michigan, however, shaped up as a vinyl lover’s dream. Check out the video and a Local Spins photo gallery.
After a decade at Grand Rapids’ Wealthy Theatre, this year’s festival will take place Saturday at The Orbit Room, with Papa Vegas headlining a five-band bill that also includes Lipstick Jodi and The JetBeats. See the full schedule at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Like a basket full of multi-colored eggs, the week leading up to Easter mixed things up impressively on West Michigan’s music scene from Kishi Bashi’s wild display to STS9’s psychedelic electronica to rock’s Crystal Garden led by Boyd Tinsley of the Dave Matthews Band. Plus, Marc Cohn, Sweet Water Warblers, Parachute. Check out all the images at Local Spins.
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Playing a sold-out Wealthy Theatre on Friday night, the Minneapolis band showcased its impeccable songcraft and infectious, harmony-laden approach. Read the review and browse the photo gallery at Local Spins.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
The 135th edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasted an in-studio performance by retro pop/rock’s The JetBeats, plus a spotlight on a bevy new local and regional tunes. Listen to the podcast here.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The summer concert series announced today by Interlochen Center for the Arts also boasts appearances by Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Paul Shaffer, Amos Lee and Ian Anderson. See the full lineup and details in this Local Spins story.
At 75, the Detroit legend proved Thursday she’s still “The Queen of Soul” in a DeVos Performance Hall show that featured some of her biggest hits, including “Respect,” “Chain of Fools” and “Baby I Love You.” Read the Local Spins review, browse the photo gallery.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals
The 14th street party taking place June 3 will also feature sets by Bedrock, Cabildo, Molly from Vox Vidorra and students from Triumph Music Academy. Get the rest of the lowdown in this Local Spins story.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
Punch Brothers, Brian Setzer, Taylor Dayne and Switchfoot will play the Grand Rapids amphitheater for the first time, with Huey Lewis, Lyle Lovett, Diana Krall and Gov’t Mule among returning faves. See the full lineup and ticket prices for the 2017 Meijer Gardens series.
Artist Spotlights · Live at River City · Podcasts · Videos
The side rock ‘n’ roll project of friends from several Grand Rapids bands has produced a fresh, ‘goofy but serious’ debut album. Read the Local Spins story about this unusual group, watch the video and listen to the podcast.
Concert announcements · Festivals
About 3,000 revelers are expected to once again attend the northern Michigan brewery’s anniversary bash on April 29, with Short’s Brewing also announcing the winner of its first battle of the bands contest. Get details and ticket links in this Local Spins story.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
The week and weekend rocked the Grand Rapids area in a variety of ways with a bevy of national and regional bands, including a feel-good benefit for Access of West Michigan — all captured in images and videos at Local Spins.
