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Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

The return of Junior Valentine with Hank Mowery, plus Lockwood, Justin Wierenga

December 8, 2018

This week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE boasted a visit from two Grand Rapids blues icons who performed in-studio, plus track debuts from several Michigan artists, including Lockwood, Justin Wierenga, Dalmatian Stone, Float Here Forever, Frankie & Myrrh and North Country Rounders. Listen to the podcast, watch the video, learn more about Junior Valentine and Hank Mowery.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Rewind · Videos

The ‘wide open’ rock and ‘soul-searching bluesy jazz’ of Nathan Walton: Local Spins Rewind

December 5, 2018

The Nathan Walton Band plays SpeakEZ Lounge tonight. Last July, the Byron Center native and singer-songwriter uncorked live renditions of songs from his impressive debut EP for Local Spins on WYCE. Check out this Local Spins Rewind feature on an up-and-coming new West Michigan talent.

Artist Spotlights · Podcasts

Local Spins on Michigan Radio: The JetBeats, Dalmatian Stone, Roosevelt Diggs

December 5, 2018

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As the holidays approach, this month’s Local Spins segment on Michigan Radio’s ‘Stateside’ uncorked a diverse trio of new releases by Grand Rapids-area bands. Read about the artists, listen to their songs and the ‘Stateside’ podcast.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos

Kaitlin Rose set for ‘next level’ by recording new album live Saturday in Kalamazoo

December 2, 2018

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Limited tickets remain to see the singer-songwriter put together her sixth full-length recording in front of a live audience at Overneath Collective. Read the back story about this special Kalamazoo project.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Michigan’s Escaping Pavement gives bluegrass and Americana spin to tales from the road

December 1, 2018

The Ferndale band which plays Spring Lake’s Seven Steps Up on Saturday night showed off its harmonies during Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by McWeakerton, The Ryne Experience, Blueflowers and more. Watch a video of Escaping Pavement’s in-studio performance, listen to the radio show podcast.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos

Marcus King brings globally acclaimed, soulful, guitar-driven fire to Grand Rapids

November 29, 2018

The Marcus King Band plays Elevation inside The Intersection on Friday as the group continues to grow its fan base and impress critics with its frontman’s eye-popping musicianship. Read the Local Spins interview, check out videos and songs from his new album.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

The Gasoline Gypsies set for ‘next-step stuff’ with heavier, genre-transcending rock

November 27, 2018

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Touring behind a new EP, the rootsy Michigan band revved up the latest edition of Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by The JetBeats, Coldville, Political Lizard and more. Watch a video of The Gasoline Gypsies, read their back story and listen to the full radio show podcast.

Category: Artist Spotlights

The return of Junior Valentine with Hank Mowery, plus Lockwood, Justin Wierenga

The ‘wide open’ rock and ‘soul-searching bluesy jazz’ of Nathan Walton: Local Spins Rewind

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Local Spins on Michigan Radio: The JetBeats, Dalmatian Stone, Roosevelt Diggs

Kaitlin Rose set for ‘next level’ by recording new album live Saturday in Kalamazoo

Michigan’s Escaping Pavement gives bluegrass and Americana spin to tales from the road

Marcus King brings globally acclaimed, soulful, guitar-driven fire to Grand Rapids

The Gasoline Gypsies set for ‘next-step stuff’ with heavier, genre-transcending rock

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8 pm WEDNESDAY DEC. 12: Local Spins Wednesday at SpeakEZ Lounge: Hank Mowery/Junior Valentine Allstars

11am FRIDAY DEC. 14: Local Spins on WYCE 88.1 FM: Dalmatian Stone

7 pm WEDNESDAY DEC. 19: Local Spins Wednesday at SpeakEZ Lounge: Conrad Shock + The Noise, The Ryne Experience

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