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First-ever online ‘Spread the Music’ fest raises more than $11,500 for Michigan musicians

March 30, 2020

Viewers across the globe tuned in to the four-day live-streamed festival hosted by the Michigan Music Alliance with sets by 40 artists who broadcast from their own homes. The alliance kicks off a new online concert series tonight. See how many people watched the performances and get details about the Michigan Music Alliance’s fundraising efforts at Local Spins.

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Concerts during the COVID-19 crisis: A Day in the Life of a Live-Streamed World

March 22, 2020

The Crane Wives’ Emilee Petersmark hosted a “Stay in Your House Show” with a handful of W. Michigan acts on Friday — all streaming sets from home. Local Spins was there to capture the vibe of the ‘new normal’ when it comes to the live music that we’ve got these days. Browse a photo gallery from the live-stream setup.

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Killswitch Engage, Lauren Daigle, Kingfish, Of Montreal, An Dro: Week-in-Review Photos

March 15, 2020

A coronavirus-shortened week of live shows still gave some West Michigan fans a mix of magical music: blues, metalcore, neo-psychedelia, Celtic music, contemporary Christian pop, country and South African vocal glory. View all of the images at Local Spins.

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‘Peace, love and harmony’: Ladysmith Black Mambazo lifts spirits of Grand Rapids fans

March 13, 2020

In the first of two nights at Grand Rapids’ Listening Room, the much-heralded South African male vocal group delivered engaging vocals and a stage presence to match. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.

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We Came as Romans, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Railroad Earth, Accidentals: Photos

March 9, 2020

This edition of our concert week-in-review spotlights some W. Michigan tour stops by fan favorites — from metalcore to indie-folk to bluegrass to a funky jam band. Browse all of the images at Local Spins.

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Indie-pop phenoms Fitz & The Tantrums throw upbeat Grand Rapids party

March 2, 2020

The Los Angeles band touring behind its latest album closed out the weekend at 20 Monroe Live with a high-energy display and an audience-involving vibe. The review, photo gallery and set list at Local Spins.

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The Crane Wives, Billy Strings, Five Strand Fusion energize sold-out crowds

March 1, 2020

This week’s concert recap focuses on three shows in particular that celebrated the talents — new as well as experienced — of West Michigan artists. But there are images of Raul Midon, Fatoumata Diawara, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Dave Bruzza and more, too.

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Mandolin hero Chris Thile shares stories, mesmerizing musicianship in GR concert

February 26, 2020

Chris Thile’s sold-out show Tuesday at St. Cecilia Music Center was an uplifting, mutual love affair between the performer and his fans. “Your town is crushing it,” Thile raved at one point. The review and photo gallery, exclusively at Local Spins.

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The Go Rounds entrance, engage, inspire and reinvent for cozy Grand Rapids crowd

February 25, 2020

Making its debut at Listening Room for the Local Spins Michigan Mondays series, the Kalamazoo psych-pop/rock band fired up new tunes and old classics for an attentive, enthused crowd. The recap, photo gallery and video of The Go Rounds performing a new tune, only at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

The Wailers, Lil TJay, Andy Frasco, Falling in Reverse: Week-in-Review Photo Recap

February 24, 2020

West Michigan concerts by regional stars That Beatles Thing, Moto, Cousin Avery, Delilah DeWylde, Isaac Ryder and more were also part of the mix spotlighted in photos at Local Spins. Ogle all of the galleries from shows in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo.

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Rosanne Cash creates beautiful Americana ‘community’ in Grand Rapids tour stop

February 20, 2020

Accompanied by her husband, John Leventhal, the iconic singer-songwriter unfurled classics new and old during the sold-out Acoustic Cafe Folk Series show at St. Cecilia Music Center on Wednesday. The concert review and photos at Local Spins.

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American Authors, Magic Giant play Plinko, uncork exhilarating life’s soundtrack in GR

February 18, 2020

The pop-hued rock bands’ West Michigan tour stop on Sunday was a true “Band of Brothers” affair with musicians from each group joining each other on stage to pump up an exuberant Elevation crowd. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.

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First-ever online ‘Spread the Music’ fest raises more than $11,500 for Michigan musicians

Concerts during the COVID-19 crisis: A Day in the Life of a Live-Streamed World

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Killswitch Engage, Lauren Daigle, Kingfish, Of Montreal, An Dro: Week-in-Review Photos

‘Peace, love and harmony’: Ladysmith Black Mambazo lifts spirits of Grand Rapids fans

We Came as Romans, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Railroad Earth, Accidentals: Photos

Indie-pop phenoms Fitz & The Tantrums throw upbeat Grand Rapids party

The Crane Wives, Billy Strings, Five Strand Fusion energize sold-out crowds

Mandolin hero Chris Thile shares stories, mesmerizing musicianship in GR concert

The Go Rounds entrance, engage, inspire and reinvent for cozy Grand Rapids crowd

The Wailers, Lil TJay, Andy Frasco, Falling in Reverse: Week-in-Review Photo Recap

Rosanne Cash creates beautiful Americana ‘community’ in Grand Rapids tour stop

American Authors, Magic Giant play Plinko, uncork exhilarating life’s soundtrack in GR

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