Sounds of the Zoo firing up Year 2 with 55 bands over 7 days in Kalamazoo
The ambitious week-long showcase of Michigan bands unfurls at eight different venues, plus some busking stations. Get the background, schedule and a playlist at Local Spins.
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Fall Frolic: Local Spins Wednesdays at SpeakEZ Lounge back with wide-ranging acts
Kicking off next Wednesday, the mid-week concerts will feature Lighting Matches, Hannah Rose Graves, Roosevelt Diggs, Evidence Jazz and more. View the schedule, listen to a playlist and get details at Local Spins.
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Confluence Fest 2023 poised to showcase innovation in music, technology, gaming, art
Aiming to educate and entertain, the two-day festival at Grand Rapids’ Rosa Parks Circle will feature a keynote address by acclaimed music industry expert Ari Herstand, plus live music, a robotics expo, gaming competition and much more. Get details, the full schedule and a playlist at Local Spins.
GR African American Art & Music Festival toasting 50 years of hip hop and more
Local Spins previews this weekend’s festival on Rosa Parks Circle that will feature the pioneering hip hop group Sugarhill Gang, local faves Avalon Cutts-Jones, Lady Ace Boogie and more. Get the schedule, a playlist and other details.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Earthwork Harvest Gathering 2023 set for reunion charm, 90-plus performances
Local Spins previews what has become one of the Michigan music scene’s favorite late-season festivals. Get details, daily schedules, a playlist and more for this mid-September celebration.
Let the ‘Sparks Fly’: After decades of futility, serenading a Detroit Lions season on the brink
Amid crazy high expectations, the Lions launch their 2023 National Football League campaign tonight in Kansas City. And Local Spins has the musical soundtrack to spur Michigan’s heroes to glory. We think, maybe … Anyway, it’s Local Spins publisher John Sinkevics’ annual column exploring the plight of the silver and Honolulu blue.
Wheatland poised to toast half-century of ‘great traditional and contemporary’ music
Boasting a new Wheatland app for attendees, the much-beloved festival returns to Remus on Friday, with a wide-ranging lineup of national and regional stars. The Local Spins preview.
Patty PerShayla, Black Milk roar to pinnacle of Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart
The August chart representing the regional albums that received the most radio airplay at WYCE (88.1) covers a lot of musical territory. Check out the chart, listen to tracks from all the releases.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Traverse City’s All Call Festival aims to uncork Michigan-made musical melange
Local Spins previews the eclectic one-day music festival presented for the second year by Little Fleet over Labor Day weekend. The schedule, ticket links, playlist and more.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Inaugural Fair Ground Festival: Joseph, The Accidentals, The Crane Wives and more
With six female or female-led acts on the bill, Sunday’s celebration in Hastings aims to close out the summer with transfixing music. Get the preview, schedule and playlist at Local Spins.
Southern Michigan’s Holler Fest poised to showcase nearly 90 eclectic acts
The rootsy festival unfurling Friday through Sunday on Jackson County’s Frog Holler Farm will feature Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish, Laura Rain & The Caesars and more. Get the preview at Local Spins.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Porcupine Mountains Music Festival: The Local Spins preview, schedule and playlist
Taking place in the picturesque, uppermost corner of the Upper Peninsula, this year’s music festival boasts more than a dozen national touring acts. Get the lowdown at Local Spins.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Hoxeyville Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins preview, playlist and schedule
Hoxeyville uncorks its unique musical charm in the Manistee National Forest west of Cadillac this weekend with Marcus King, Molly Tuttle & more. Get the lowdown on this much-adored gathering.
Kyle Rasche’s ‘Tavernsongs’ series ramps up with Sav Buist, Kerrville New Folk winners
An impressive, nationally acclaimed roster of songwriters plays Caledonia’s Family Tavern on Thursday, part of a new showcase series hosted by West Michigan’s Kyle Rasche. Get details about the new series and listen to a playlist of songs by artists performing for Tavernsongs this week.
Artist Spotlights · Hot Top 5 · Playlists
Beth Bombara, Whorled jump to top of Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart with new releases
Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps, The Schrock Bros. and Loren Johnson round out the regional chart of top releases for July at WYCE-FM. Learn more and listen to tracks from all the recordings at Local Spins.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Inaugural Shagbark Music & Arts Festival set for fun, high-energy ‘shenanigans’
With no overlapping sets, more than a dozen Michigan acts will perform at the first-year Shagbark Music and Arts Festival taking place near Caledonia this weekend. Get the preview, schedule and a festival playlist.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Previewing W. Michigan’s Wild Thyme Music Festival 2023: Lowdown, schedule and playlist
For the third year, Allegan’s Fat Blossom Farm will host this cozy music festival starring regional acts. View the lineup and details, get ticket links and listen to a Top 10 playlist.
Tamarack Music Festival: The Local Spins preview, schedule and playlist
Billed as the ‘best tiny festival in the Mitten State,’ Tamarack rolls out more than 20 regional acts this weekend. Get the preview, playlist and schedule at Local Spins.
Dunesville Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins preview, playlist and lineup
Intimate yet with an impressive lineup, this festival near Interlochen will boast sets by The Go Rounds, Act Casual, Chirp and more. Get the preview, playlist and details at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Playlists
Troll for Trout’s Michael Crittenden: Three Albums that Changed My World
Local Spins’ mid-summer edition of the “Albums that Changed the World” series focuses on recordings that shaped producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Crittenden. With Troll for Trout set to play a Grand Rapids show on Friday, view his picks and listen to tracks from all of the albums at Local Spins.
Beaver Island Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins preview, playlist and schedule
Sponge, Snacks & Five, Adrien + Meredith, The American Hotel System and more will heat up Beaver Island this week. Get the preview, schedule, festival playlist and more at Local Spins.
Faster Horses 2023: The Local Spins Festival Preview, Playlist and Schedule
It’s back. The Faster Horses country music festival gallops into Jackson County this weekend with a star-studded cast of national stars as well as up-and-coming acts. The preview at Local Spins.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Upheaval Festival 2023: The Local Spins Preview, Playlist and Schedule
Bring Me the Horizon, Lamb of God, Falling in Reverse, Halestorm lead the charge at this weekend’s Upheaval Fest taking place at Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park. The preview at Local Spins, with a weather forecast, ticket links, daily schedules and a festival playlist.
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Raw, ferocious and sweet, Common Molly rides its punk rock to No. 1 on the Hot Top 5 Chart
The Grand Rapids band’s full-length debut album topped releases by Michigander and Loren Johnson on the June chart. Learn more about the band, view the full chart and check out tracks from all five albums at Local Spins.
Embracing Freedom: The Ultimate Top 15 Independence Day Playlist from Local Spins
The long holiday weekend offers the perfect opportunity to pump up the volume with Local Spins’ revamped “Freedom Rocks” playlist, from Billy Strings and Lindsay Lou to Pitbull and Jon Batiste.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Smiling Acres Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins Preview and Top 15 Playlist
One of Michigan’s youngest music festivals has quickly become a favorite, lighting up Fourth of July weekend for the third year in Trufant. Get the lowdown and listen to music from this year’s performers.
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Charlotte Bluegrass Festival 2023: The Local Spins Preview and Top 10 Playlist
One of Michigan’s longest-running music festivals celebrates its 51st year this weekend in mid-Michigan. Check out details in our latest festival spotlight, along with a forecast and a playlist of some featured bluegrass performers.
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Alejandro Escovedo’s rock ’n’ roll journey: Honesty, hardship and beautiful stories
The illustrious, highly acclaimed Texas-based musician and songwriter brings his tour to Michigan for shows at Midtown in Grand Rapids and Acorn Center for the Performing Arts in Three Oaks. The Local Spins interview, with a Top 15 playlist of his songs.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Nor-East’r Music and Art Festival 2023: The Local Spins Preview & Top 15 Playlist
Michigan’s music festival season is in full gear, so Local Spins will provide sneak peeks into many of the summer’s most popular, user-friendly celebrations. Today, Mio’s Nor-East’r taking place this coming weekend is in the spotlight.
Troll for Trout hits No. 1 on Hot Top 5 Chart with first album in 13 years
The West Michigan folk-rock band’s latest release topped the May chart ahead of new recordings from Earth Radio, The Bootstrap Boys, Chance Jones and RyneShyne. Listen to tracks from all of the releases at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
DeVos Place’s Eddie Tadlock: ‘Albums That Changed My World,’ Jarrett to Jarreau
The jazz maven and longtime assistant general manager of DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall & Van Andel Arena today reveals the records that have inspired him. Check out his picks and listen to songs from all of the albums, along with one of his current favorites.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
Traverse City’s Miriam Pico: ‘Albums That Changed My World’ – Whitney, Ella & more
Popular northern Michigan singer-songwriter Miriam Pico today reveals the artists and recordings that shaped her own music and career. Learn more about this Traverse City chanteuse and listen to her music picks at Local Spins, along with tracks of her own.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
Guitarist Jabo Bihlman: ‘Albums That Changed My World’ – Satriani, Vaughan, Soundgarden
From his home base in Traverse City, Jabo Bihlman has crisscrossed the globe, helped lead Son Seals and risen up the Billboard charts with Grinder Blues. Today, he reveals the recordings that have impacted him. Listen to the music, along with tracks from two of his bands.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists · Upcoming shows
Jazz trumpeter Josh Lawrence: Albums That Changed My World (Hubbard, Marsalis, Brown)
This week’s edition of our popular series focuses on albums and artists that influenced the renowned Interlochen jazz musician and composer. Get his back story and listen to the music at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
Jack Leaver’s ‘Albums That Changed My World’: Tom Petty, Neil Young, David Bowie
With his Tom Petty tribute show set to unfurl Wednesday at SpeakEZ Lounge, Local Spins asked guitarist-singer Jack Leaver to reveal the albums that inspired him. Learn more about Leaver; listen to his picks.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
Bassist Justin Avdek’s ‘Albums That Changed My World’: Opeth, D’Angelo and Rage
With Earth Radio’s Justin Avdek playing with three different artists at Friday’s Jammie Awards, Local Spins asked the multi-instrumentalist to reveal albums that have impacted him most. Check out his picks and listen to tracks from all of the albums.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
DJ Blaze 589’s ‘Albums That Changed My World’: Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, Raekwon
Amid Black History Month and with hip hop celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, Grand Rapids rapper, songwriter, producer and DJ Blaze Bryant reveals recordings that have impacted him most, along with a current favorite. Check out his picks and listen to the music at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
Hip Hop at 50: Producer Jay Jackson reveals his ‘Albums that Changed the World’
With the 50th anniversary of hip hop commemorated later this year, Local Spins will occasionally ask Michigan artists to comment on the importance of the genre and albums that shaped them. Today, we feature Last Gasp Collective’s Jay Jackson. Explore his hip-hop journey and listen to tracks from all of these classic albums at Local Spins.
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Perrin Ice Jam rolls out Saturday to heat up January with ‘all-star’ band lineup
After the 2022 event was canceled, the outdoor mini-fest and 5K run aims to rock Comstock Park again while raising funds for Kids’ Food Basket. The lowdown, set times and an Ice Jam playslit at Local Spins.
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BanjoFest ‘barnstormer’ to kick off weekend’s star-studded return of Ann Arbor Folk Fest
Songwriter, banjoist and Michigan native Rachael Davis joins Valerie June at The Ark ahead of Saturday’s folk fest with Ani DiFranco, Patty Griffin, St. Paul & the Broken Bones & more. The preview and a festival playlist at Local Spins.
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Incredible Feeling: Winter Wheat returns Saturday with potent lineup, ‘Wheatland magic’
Eleven diverse bands will play two stages at The Intersection in the first Winter Wheat fest since early 2020. The back story, the schedule and a playlist at Local Spins.
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The Most Obnoxious Christmas Songs Ever: The Local Spins Readers’ Poll Top 10
‘Tis the season to be inundated with bah-humbug-worthy duds on radio, television, elevators, grocery stores and beyond. So, we couldn’t resist re-publishing our Top 10 hit list of most hated seasonal tunes. Check out the full list of “cringe-inducing, hokey and stupidly inane” tracks.
Artist Spotlights · Emerging Artists to Watch · Playlists · Videos
Michigan teen sensation Brayden Lape rolling toward stardom on ‘The Voice’
Perhaps poised to follow the path of pop phenom and inspiration Shawn Mendes, the 16-year-old from Grass Lake ascended to the finals on the hit NBC show. The Local Spins interview with the young singer.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
Heartsick frontman Alfonso Civile: ‘Three Albums that Changed My World’
Lansing’s Heartsick has long electrified Michigan fans with its melodic hardcore. Today, singer Alfonso Civile reveals the recordings that have impacted him the most. Get his back story and listen to tracks from all of his picks at Local Spins.
The Ultimate Halloween Playlist: ‘Pumpkin Queen’ Jennifer Bartlett’s Top 11 Eerie Gems
Jennifer Bartlett of the haunting Grand Rapids rock band Lokella lives and breathes Halloween. So, Local Spins asked her to curate what could be the creepiest Halloween playlist ever. Really. Listen … but leave the lights on.
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Joe Hertler’s ‘Music That Changed My World’: Dido, The Verve, Sheryl Crow & oh, deathcore
The frontman for Michigan’s Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers boasts a fascinating set of musical influences and a surprising current favorite. Check out his picks and listen to the music at Local Spins.
Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Playlists
GR Symphony’s Mary Tuuk Kuras’ ‘Albums that Changed My World’: Chicago, Abba, Manilow
With renowned jazz saxophonist Timothy McAllister joining GR Symphony this week, Local Spins asked the symphony president to reveal the music and artists who’ve impacted her most — including a band that’s driven by horns and saxophones.
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Dave Stanton’s ‘Albums that Changed My World’: Lifelong penchant for pop-rock
A member of The Concussions, The B-Sides and Zebra 3, Stanton is a West Michigan mainstay with a love for The Beatles and bands who produce short, catchy pop classics. View his picks and listen to tracks from all of the albums.
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Social House set to debut ‘October on Ottawa’ with The Verve Pipe, Kari Lynch, Melophobix
The all-day festival in downtown Grand Rapids will also feature Blue Jay Bridge, Vinylicious and DJ Jay Vee, performing under a mammoth tent. View the full schedule.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows · Videos
Muskegon Gets Celtic: Michigan Irish Music Festival returns with global and local stars
After a COVID interruption, the long-running Irish music spectacle kicks off tonight and runs through Sunday. Get the preview and festival map, playlist and videos at Local Spins.
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