Bad Bad Hats create quirky, relatable charm at Grand Rapids tour stop
Nashville’s Wildermiss and Grand Rapids’ Phabies joined the indie pop-rock band for Tuesday’s concert at Calvin University. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
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Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos
Funk, hip hop, rock light fuse for first-ever Sounds of the Zoo festival in Kalamazoo
The Mainstays, DC, DJ Boogie and The Incantations made it a manic Monday at Bell’s Brewery, kicking off the inaugural Sounds of the Zoo with an eclectic blast. View the photo galleries at Local Spins.
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Lucinda Williams, Tall Tall Trees, Peach Pit, Marcus King, Old 97’s ignite West Michigan
Revisit more than a half-dozen live shows in vibrant images at Local Spins, including Joe Hertler, Overdrive Orchestra, DJ Mel V, Lipstick Jodi, Melvins and more. Photo galleries you’ll only find at Local Spins.
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Keith Urban, Apocalyptica, Joe Hertler, Mary Gauthier, Oktoberfest fire up fall (Photos)
The kickoff to autumn 2022 had it all: country, folk, symphonic metal, Americana, soulful pop and German party music. Local Spins revisits the action in words and photos.
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Healing Reunion: Highlights from Earthwork Harvest Gathering 2022 (Photos, Video)
The return of last weekend’s Earthwork Harvest Gathering festival outside Lake City after a COVID hiatus was a Michigan-bred, music-filled celebration of love and community. The recap, photo gallery and video highlights, exclusively at Local Spins.
Juke Box Heroes: Foreigner caps Meijer Gardens season with vintage rock flourish
Playing amid mild temperatures and regaling a sold-out crowd, classic rock’s Foreigner delivered the outdoor amphitheater’s final punch of summer. The review, photo gallery and set list at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Bleachers, Perrin Bash, Ballpark Jam, Ghost-Note, BBI, Edison Jazz Fest rev it up: Recaps
A spectacular September weekend covered a lot of bases outdoors and in: indie-rock, country, funk, jazz, psych-rock and more. Get the recaps in words and photos at Local Spins.
‘Beloved’: A moving Grand Rapids Symphony swan song; Paula Cole impresses Forest Hills FAC
GR Symphony opened its season with passion, a premiere and one of the final concerts for a beloved percussionist, on the same night that iconic songwriters held court for a new series in Forest Hills. The concert reviews and photo galleries at Local Spins.
Goo Goo Dolls prove at Meijer Gardens that Michigan ‘really loves rock ‘n’ roll’
Rolling out big hits such as “Iris,” “Slide” and “Black Balloon,” the New York rockers fired up a capacity crowd Thursday in the next-to-last Meijer Gardens concert of 2022. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
‘Sacred Ground’: Highlights from Wheatland 2022’s revelry, energy, musical prowess
The return of the beloved Wheatland Music Festival for the first time in three years outside Remus last weekend electrified fans and bands alike. Revisit the action in words, photos and video.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
Eastown Streetfair, Mountain Goats, Wayland, Dayseeker, Mega Ran rally fans: Photo Recaps
September hasn’t seen any slowdown in concert fervor across West Michigan as Local Spins’ weekend photo galleries prove. Revisit the live music action in words and resplendent images.
Concert reviews · Summer Concerts · Top 10 Lists
Local Spins’ Top 10 Summer Concerts of 2022: From Elvis Costello to Japanese Breakfast
Based purely on reader traffic for our concert reviews, Local Spins presents a fun Top 10 of this summer’s most memorable shows. Plus check out our editor’s Top 3 picks of the summer and fan comments on other favorite shows of the season.
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