The hard-rocking heavy metal fest returns to Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park Friday and Saturday. Get the preview, festival essentials and a full schedule at Local Spins.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
With West Virginia’s Carpenter Ants and Michigan’s Nathan Walton, Legal Immigrants, Snacks & Five & more on the bill, this year’s far-flung island soiree shapes up as one of its best. All you need to know at Local Spins
All five acts took to stages across the state this week, from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids to Sparta and beyond. Browse the photo galleries from these shows and more, only at Local Spins.
Two concerts starring beloved acts rolled out in Grand Rapids on Friday night, and Local Spins was there to capture the musical action at both. Check out the reviews and photos.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
This week’s Local Spins on WYCE radio show debuted new tracks by some Michigan favorites as well as emerging artists, while also spotlighting bands performing at outdoor concerts and festivals. Listen to the podcast.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows · Videos
One of Michigan’s most treasured summer music festivals returns to a northern Michigan site this weekend. See who’s playing, check out our performer picks and get details at Local Spins.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows · Videos
The third-year music festival unfolding Tuesday-Sunday at Smiling Acres in Trufant boasts performances by a wide array of artists, from Alisabeth Von Presley to The Rebel Eves. The Local Spins preview.
The Kalamazoo musician’s latest album has been embraced by WYCE programmers and radio listeners, with up-and-coming band Money Soup making its chart debut at No. 2. See who else made the chart and listen to tracks from all of the releases at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Band member Jacob Bullard chatted about the new project for Local Spins on WYCE, which also spotlighted tracks by The Go Rounds, Bootstrap Boys and more. Get the band’s back story and listen to this week’s radio show podcast featuring new music from Michigan artists.
Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
A bit of scattered light rain fell on festivalgoers outside Trufant on opening day, but performers rocked stages in diverse ways anyway. The recap at Local Spins.
Features · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
A Local Spins on WYCE interview with Rich MacKeigan, a key player in a new GR amphitheater, raised names of potential venue performers, from Grand Rapids Symphony to The War & Treaty. Listen to the chat, read more about the amphitheater and check out new music from Michigan artists — Phabies, Kait Rose, Overdrive Orchestra and more. Plus, make your picks for artists you’d like to see play the 12,000-seat outdoor venue.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
The Michigan-centric celebration unfolds outside Trufant again this weekend with performances by May Erlewine, Laith Al-Saadi, Nathan Walton, Lady Ace Boogie & more. Get the lowdown at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
As the legendary Stones eye two big shows in Chicago — the closest they’ll come to Michigan — their keyboardist chats with Local Spins about the tour, which will also feature Albion-bred The War & Treaty when it hits Los Angeles. Band music director Max Brown calls it ‘the pinnacle of rock ‘n’ roll.’
Local Spins on WYCE · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
The first-day salvo at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury boasted massive crowds and memorable sets from The Disco Biscuits, Lettuce, Everything Always and more. The photo galleries, video highlights and the Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast spotlighting festival artists from Michigan.
Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
The latest update to Local Spins’ extensive “Summer Concerts @ Michigan Venues” guide boasts hot shows from Grand Rapids to Greenville. View the schedules and more at Local Spins.
Audio · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
One of Michigan’s longest-running music festivals will have plenty of folks pickin’ and grinnin’ this weekend at Eaton County Fairgrounds. Local Spins has your festival guide.
Breaking music news · Features · Upcoming shows
Two district libraries are seeking tracks by artists from the Grand Rapids and Traverse City areas for special streaming services that showcase Michigan music. Details at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
In many ways, it really was the “Start of Summer” as Rockford proclaimed (a few days early) what with national tour stops and local favorites. The recaps, photos, video at Local Spins.
Citing building lease issues, Starlight Room owner Daniel Beckett suspended operations of the concert venue on June 1. The back story at Local Spins.
Hot Top 5 · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
This week’s Local Spins on WYCE radio show not only highlighted tracks by the Hot Top 5 artists for May, but boasts an interview with the city manager about the new amphitheater and his favorite acts.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
This mid-June festival kicks off south of Grand Rapids on Friday, with dozens of Michigan acts on the three-day bills. Get the details, ticket links, daily schedules and performer picks at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
From one end of Michigan to the other, the weekend kicked off with a celebratory flair, featuring a star-studded christening of an iconic building and the return of a GR institution. Get the recaps, photo galleries and a video at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Featured for this week’s Local Spins on WYCE show, get the back story on this Festival of the Arts performer and listen to new music from a host of Michigan artists, including Prior Noon, Potionseller, Pablo Eskobear, MaRynn Taylor, Jessica Wolfbird, The Wild Honey Collective and more.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Grand Rapids’ annual Festival revs up again for three days on Friday afternoon, with dozens of regional acts performing and the usual, tasty food-vending smorgasboard. Get the lowdown at Local Spins, along with maps of stages and food vendors.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
The 20th anniversary edition of this northern Michigan festival rolls out of the gates for three days starting Friday — and Local Spins has the preview, the schedule, some show picks and other details.
The most eclectic series in the history of Meijer Gardens deserves a pre-show playlist. And Local Spins has created one with the first concert on tap next week.
Local Spins on WYCE · Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
From Grand Rapids block parties to music in the vineyards to ballpark concerts, Michigan music lovers have lots to choose from — all listed at Local Spins. Plus, this week’s Local Spins radio podcast features acts on the summer docket as well as those with brand new music and those performing at upcoming music festivals.
The season-starting version of Hoxeyville unfurls for the first time this weekend, with Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon and regional favorites Luke Winslow-King, Sweet Water Warblers & more. Get the preview, schedule and videos at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
Trufant’s Smiling Acres is hosting this year’s Bus Benefit with more than a dozen Michigan artists performing over the Memorial Day weekend. The first-day recap at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Summer Concerts
Some tickets for summer concerts — from Kansas to Bruce Hornsby — previously set aside for band management have been released and are now for sale to the public. View the full list of available shows.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
With weekend shows at Otsego’s Liquid Note and Trufant’s Bus Benefit, the band will rev up audiences with new and familiar songs. The story, music video and radio podcast, with fresh tracks by The Blue Herons, In the Valley Below, Grace Theisen, DJ Holographic, St. Sinner Orchestra and more.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
The Memorial Day weekend festival will unfurl outside Trufant with regional stars such as Desmond Jones, Roosevelt Diggs, Nicholas James & The Bandwagon and more.
Features · Local Spins Fest · Summer Festivals
Leading up to Local Spins Fest later today (Saturday), we offer another profile of area academies and schools of rock that tutor the next generation of musicians. Learn more about Kalamazoo Academy of Rock, with advice about how to best encourage youthful talent.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
Musician Ryne Clarke’s second-floor studio has hosted a steady string of emerging West Michigan bands, featured for today’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks from The War and Treaty, Joshua Davis, Bruce Matthews Band, Birdie Country, Lafayette Gunter, Rabbit Fur and more.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Fest
The Local Spins countdown to Saturday’s celebration of its 12th anniversary at Studio Park in Grand Rapids continues with a Q&A featuring Local Spins Fest headliner Nathan Walton & The Remedy.
Features · Local Spins Fest · Summer Festivals
To help preview Grand Rapids’ Local Spins Fest 2024 on Saturday, Local Spins continues to examine the importance of mentoring young musicians. Today, we focus on Girls Rock! Grand Rapids.
Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows · Venue Spotlight
With everything from The Verve Pipe, Larry McCray and Afroman on the bill to Myron Elkins and other local heroes, the Allegan County site will host more than five dozen acts on Friday and Saturday nights, starting May 24. Get the full schedule and details at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio
Today, the popular Local Spins series showcases recordings that influenced respected Grand Rapids producer and engineer Al McAvoy, from Asia to Depeche Mode. Listen to tracks from all of the albums.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts · Videos
Launching with The Wood Brothers on July 12, the seven-show series in downtown Grand Rapids also features Michigan’s own May Erlewine, Spin Doctors and The Lone Bellow. Get the schedule at Local Spins.
Commentary · Features · Local Spins Fest
As part of our lead-in to Local Spins Fest 2024 in Grand Rapids on Saturday, Local Spins explores the importance of mentoring young musicians. Today, we focus on New City Kids Grand Rapids.
West Michigan’s concert week boasted opening nights for two outdoor summer concert series, tour stops by metal, blues & EDM faves, and some regional stars, including Pocket Watch and The Marsupials. Browse the photo galleries at Local Spins.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
Local Spins on WYCE debuted fresh tracks from these Michigan artists and more — from Sophia McIntosh to Don Julin — with high-profile shows and tours on tap. The lowdown and the radio show podcast at Local Spins.
The hard rock/alt-metal troika’s tour stop at Van Andel Arena on Thursday also featured an opening set from Tim Montana. Browse the photos and set lists at Local Spins.
Announcements · Local Spins Fest · Summer Festivals
Local Spins is getting revved up for its 12th anniversary party at Studio Park in Grand Rapids with brand new merch for 2024 that celebrates Michigan’s music scene.
Emerging Artists to Watch · Upcoming shows · Videos
The multi-talented band led by drummer Zach Dubay lights up SpeakEZ Lounge tonight for the Local Spins Wednesdays series along with Traverse City’s The Marsupials. Learn more about the band, Dubay and the group’s upcoming shows.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Fest · Videos
The Local Spins countdown to the May 18 celebration of its 12th anniversary at Studio Park in Grand Rapids continues with a Q&A showcase of the young, fast-emerging Short Panic, along with a performance video.
This early May round-up of Michigan releases features new projects from DuPont Phillips and Elroy Meltzer, along with fresh recordings by some up-and-coming West Michigan bands. Read the reviews, listen to tracks from these releases.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
This week’s guest for Local Spins on WYCE talked about the West Michigan band’s latest project. The show also debuted tracks by Eric Engblade, Tunde Olaniran, Levitator, The Heiden Underground, Tommy Schichtel, Elroy Meltzer and more. Get Kyle Brown’s back story and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
The Tuesday Evening Music Club series for 2024 at Meijer Gardens rolls out its most diverse lineup yet, kicking off in early June with a soul, funk and jazz romp. The schedule and more at Local Spins.
In-Depth Report · Summer Festivals
Today, Local Spins not only unveils the official poster for the May 18 festival at Studio Park, but kicks off its series exploring how area ‘schools of rock’ aim to inspire the next generation of musicians.
