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Artist Spotlights · Festivals · Upcoming shows · Videos

With new ‘Don’t Box Me In’ album on the horizon, Lady Ace Boogie exudes positivity, vulnerability in studio and on stage

September 26, 2017

Along with other regional stars, the fast-emerging Grand Rapids hip hop artist on Saturday plays both the Blue Bridge Music Fest and Ladyfest at the Lakeshore as she eyes release of her sophomore album. Read about her new project, watch the video for her new single and save full schedules for both festivals at Local Spins.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Jake Kershaw turns up the blues, Cruelworld makes its debut: Local Spins on WYCE (Podcast, video)

September 23, 2017

The teen guitar sensation made an impressive in-studio visit for Local Spins on WYCE, which this week also premiered tracks by Cruelworld, The Autumnatic, Desmond Jones, Hominian, Jukejoint Handmedowns, Gifts or Creatures and more. Listen to the podcast and check out Cruelworld’s new video.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Deerfield Run proudly set to debut melting pot of bluesy, country-hued rock (Local Spins on WYCE)

September 22, 2017

The Grand Rapids band rocked the studio for Local Spins on WYCE, which also boasted new tracks by Cosmonaut, May Erlewine, Cosmic Knot, The B-Side Growlers and more. The Local Spins Artist Spotlight story, podcast and video.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos

Bob Seger still inspires Heart’s Nancy Wilson as her new band joins the Michigan hero on tour

September 17, 2017

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On the cusp of Seger’s Grand Rapids tour stop, Wilson chats with Local Spins about dancing with Seger, her excitement about Roadcase Royale’s new album and the uncertain future of Heart. The Local Spins interview.

Artist Spotlights · Live at River City · Podcasts · Videos

The ‘rowdy energy’ of Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish: Local Spins Live at River City Studios

September 8, 2017

The rambunctious blues and rockabilly duo brings its fiery music to River City for a blistering in-studio session and interview. Get the back story about the band, listen to the podcast, watch the video and browse the photo gallery.

Artist Spotlights · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows · Videos

Wheatland and a tale of two artists: Luke Winslow King comes home, Diff & Dudley thrilled to make debut

September 6, 2017

Wheatland Music Festival’s 2017 lineup this weekend boasts national roots music stars and a strong Michigan contingent, too. Read profiles of two of them and peruse the festival schedule.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Upcoming shows · Videos

Paradise Outlaw rustles up Michigan-bred Southern rock with broad appeal

September 6, 2017

The genre-straddling Grand Rapids band will kick off Saturday’s big anniversary party at Perrin Brewing after opening for country star Tucker Beathard the night before. Read more about the band, listen to the radio podcast and watch a video of the band playing the B93 Birthday Bash.

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