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Michigan’s COVID-19 Music Update: Stimulus relief for musicians, new live-stream events

  • March 26, 2020

The state’s music scene continues to be affected by the coronavirus crisis and some of the news is good: Self-employed songwriters and others will be eligible for loans and aid, and on-line performance opportunities abound. Check out the news roundup at Local Spins. And now, the state has expanded unemployment benefits to self-employed and low-wage workers.

Announcements · Audio · Breaking music news · Local Spins at SXSW

The Accidentals’ new single and The Michigan House Mixtape: Fresh tracks by The Go Rounds, Flint Eastwood, Stef Chura, Michigander, more

  • March 10, 2017

To mark their return to South by Southwest, Traverse City’s The Accidentals released the first single from their upcoming new album today. And five other Michigan acts headed for a Michigan House-Austin showcase have recorded fresh songs for SXSW and ArtPrize. All six premiere here at Local Spins. Listen to the songs, read the back story.

Announcements · Summer Concerts · Summer Festivals

Common Ground to light up Lansing with Tim McGraw, A$AP Rocky, Jason Derulo; Relax at Rosa series kicks off May 5; Celadon series launches in June with Steve Hilger

  • April 28, 2016

Summer is fast approaching, which means outdoor festivals and concerts continue to roll out their lineups aimed at rocking the season. Check out details online here for the Common Ground Music Festival in Lansing, the ‘Relax at Rosa’ series in downtown Grand Rapids and this year’s Celadon Summer Concert Series.

Announcements · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Founders Fest 2016 taps The Motet, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band; Local First Street Party books Joshua Davis, The Crane Wives, Lady Ace Boogie

  • April 13, 2016

Founders Fest will pump up the streets around the brewery on June 18 with ‘an extra special’ edition of the festival, and Local First Street Party returns for its 13th year on June 4. Check out the full lineups for both of these giant outdoor celebrations.

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