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Playing Hoxeyville Music Festival today, the Americana/bluegrass star is crisscrossing the U.S. behind her latest album. The Artist Spotlight interview and Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast featuring her music and new tracks from a bevy of other Michigan artists.
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The Grand Rapids producer’s latest, globally inspired concept album topped all regional albums on the July chart. See what other Michigan artists made the chart and listen to tracks from all of the releases.
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Boasting a rich and enduring legacy, the groundbreaking rock band plays Beechwood Church on Sunday. The Local Spins interview with lead singer John Schlitt.
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The celebrated duo that melds hip hop, classical music, jazz and funk will join the Grand Rapids Symphony next week. The Local Spins interview with violist Wilner Baptiste.
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The Grand Rapids rock band hosts a record-release show Thursday at The Pyramid Scheme. The Local Spins interview with frontman Sean Stynes, plus listen to one of their new tracks.
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With Bass playing the huge Faster Horses fest Saturday, we caught up with the country singer who has a busy year ahead. Learn more about Bass and listen to this week’s Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuts tracks by other Michigan artists.
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Playing only seven such shows this summer, the celebrated guitarist will perform a wide range of rock classics with the Grand Rapids Symphony. The Local Spins interview with the Grammy Award-winning guitarist who brings his band to Grand Rapids for this unique show on Monday.
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The rootsy and acclaimed New York band launches Listening Lawn in Grand Rapids tonight before gracing the main stage at northern Michigan’s Blissfest on Saturday. The Local Spins interview with Chris Wood and details about the band’s upcoming shows.
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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.
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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.’
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The rock band brings its tour to Michigan Saturday. Frontman Ben Bridwell took time for an in-depth chat with writer Enrique Olmos about the band, touring and making the transition years ago from pizza delivery guy to musician.
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Traverse City’s The Alluvion will host Levy and his band for a Friday concert. The Local Spins interview with the trailblazing harmonica player along with a video of a live performance.
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The legendary horn band brings its tour to Meijer Gardens on Wednesday. The Local Spins interview with bandleader Emilio Castillo, who’s led the group for more than 50 years.
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Local Spins interviews both multi-platinum-selling bands as the classic rock icons bring their co-headlining tour to Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena on Tuesday. See what fans can expect as Foreigner bids farewell.
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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.
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The all-female trio featuring musicians and songwriters from different regional projects — Olivia Vargas, Marley Kaye and Audrey Pearson — play The Stray. The back story at Local Spins.
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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.
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Reflecting on their upstate New York hometown with “Townie,” band member Sam Nelson Harris says the X Ambassadors feel rewarded by their music’s impact on fans. The Local Spins Q&A, along with the band’s latest music video.
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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.
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With upcoming May shows, the respected Grand Rapids hip-hop artist continues to expand his audience and his repertoire. The Local Spins Artist Spotlight and one of his recent music videos.
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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.
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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.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Fest
As Local Spins counts down to the May 18 celebration of its 12th anniversary at Studio Park in Grand Rapids, we’re profiling the festival’s featured artists in Q&As. First up, learn more about Elijah Russ and check out his music via video.
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The classically trained, Marshall-based pianist and songwriter on Friday released her first full-length album, “Plainsong.” The back story on this emerging Michigan artist to watch.
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The Petoskey-based tunesmith will join nine other finalists from across the country for the June competition in Colorado. The back story and a video of her nominated song at Local Spins.
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The Lansing musician showcases his own new album, “Family Business,” in a Traverse City concert at The Alluvion this weekend, part of a hectic multi-band touring schedule. Learn more at Local Spins.
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The Traverse City-bred band will play five Michigan shows this month promoting the trio’s new “Cover Art” album. Get the back story on this new project and listen to new tracks at Local Spins.
The mid-Michigan hardcore band’s much-buzzed-about reunion show last month with bluegrass-guitarist-turned-metal shredder Billy Strings has the group eyeing new songs and recording.
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The acclaimed, much-revered singer-songwriter plays a sold-out show at The Alluvion on Friday while also working with Interlochen Arts Academy students. The Local Spins interview.
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The West Michigan band was spotlighted for this week’s Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by The Lasso, The Junky Swinger, The Whiskey Charmers, Bruce Matthews and more. Learn more about The Skinny Limbs and their new EP, and listen to this week’s radio show podcast.
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The much-admired folk tunesmith and jazz singer plays The Alluvion twice this week before returning to northern Michigan for a June show. The interview and back story at Local Spins.
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The Nashville-based artist plays Grand Rapids Ballet’s Peter Martin Wege Theatre on Friday with Ralston Bowles. The Local Spins interview with Amy Speace, along with two of her music videos.
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The eclectic folk-rock band just released “On the Northline,” its first release since 2017, with several Michigan shows on tap over the next month. The revealing Local Spins interview with songwriter Matthew Milia.
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The multi-instrumentalist who’s run Rockford’s Planet Sunday for 12 years is featured for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by The War & Treaty, Caliko, Ryn Scott, Harry Dean & The Dusty Boys, Mama’s Hot Sauce, Glassfield and more. Get Joel Ferguson’s back story and listen to today’s Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast.
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The legendary guitarist brings his “Genesis Revisited: Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights” tour to West Michigan on Saturday. The Local Spins interview and show preview.
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Michigan’s masterful, eclectic multi-instrumentalist plays Traverse City on Saturday and a big 75th birthday bash at Ann Arbor’s The Ark on April 2. The Local Spins interview with a beloved musician and collaborator.
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The pop-hued singer-songwriter who first made a splash with “Someday, Someway” in the 1980s plays St. Cecilia Music Center next Friday with a Brighton concert also on tap. The Local Spins interview.
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As MaRynn Taylor climbs the country music charts and accomplishes career milestones, she holds onto the wonder of her younger self while following in the footsteps of the country stars she grew up admiring. The Local Spins interview, along with Taylor’s latest music videos.
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The award-winning singer-songwriter and performer unfurled new music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Desmond Jones, The Skinny Limbs, Rachel Brooke, Rip Smidgeon, Inaudible Darling and other Michigan artists.
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The annual tour of Christian music artists rolls into Van Andel Arena on Sunday evening with more than a half-dozen stars. the Local Spins preview and interviews with Lecrae and David Crowder, along with their latest music videos.
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Keyboardist, producer and studio engineer Joe Hettinga lists recordings by Paul Simon, Phish and Cannonball Adderley among those that shaped him as a musician. Learn more about Hettinga, check out his picks and listen to one of his current favorites along with tracks on which he’s featured.
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Advocating communication and improvisation on stage, the acclaimed Mintzer — who attended Interlochen Arts Academy — brings his quartet to northern Michigan on Saturday. The Local Spins interview, along with two Mintzer videos.
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With a growing, ardent fan base, the Grand Rapids band is touring the country and making noise in a good way. Plus, the Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast with new tracks by Michigan artists, including The Still Wonder, Nick Caster & Ty March, MaRynn Taylor, Brutes, Ann Wade and more.
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Pearl Jam, The Band, Bob Dylan all figure into Lockwood’s biggest influences, along with an under-the-radar artist. Check out the latest edition of this popular series and listen to tracks from the albums, along with songs from Lockwood’s latest studio recording.
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The Grand Rapids violinist and tunesmith who’s added parts for The War & Treaty’s upcoming new album will close out Saturday’s fundraiser at Hudsonville’s Pinnacle Center. The lowdown at Local Spins with a video and photo gallery.
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Our preview of Friday’s mammoth WYCE Jammie Awards focuses on several emerging acts who’ve never played the event. Learn more about these bands, listen to their music and check out the complete performance schedule.
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The nationally acclaimed, faith-based West Michigan artist who’s racked up millions of listens on Spotify and YouTube stages a listening party for his album, “BOATS,” on Friday at StudioCor3 in Grand Rapids. The back story on this rising star, along with two of his latest music videos.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Upcoming shows
West Michigan duo frontman Lynn Thompson who plays the Sunday festival has another album on the way. Plus, Local Spins debuts tracks by several other Michigan artists, including Tommy Schichtel, Ficus, The Inn, Samil, Brother Wolf, Natalie Gaza, Troy Ceasar, Aaron James Wright and more.
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The Kalamazoo songwriter now based in Ann Arbor plays The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids Friday and performs at the upcoming Winter Wheat with the Hearth & Hymn duo. The Local Spins Artist Spotlight.
