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The Canadian death metal band will headline The Pyramid Scheme’s metal tent at Billy Strings’ Ionia Freak Fair after the guitarist reached out to one of his favorite bands in an unusual way. Get the back story, view the festival schedules along with a link to a Freak Fair shuttle, and get a special Freak Fair trucker cap offer at Local Spins.
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Although separated by more than 470 miles, these two beloved and cozy Michigan music festivals boast a similar milieu, with lineups of top-shelf acts to close out the month of August. Get the guides, schedules and ticket links at Local Spins.
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With the rock-and-soul ensemble set to play Acrisure Amphitheater next week, writer Dave Gil de Rubio interviews Susan Tedeschi about the band’s new album and current U.S. tour.
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It’s already been a hectic summer of live music, but there are still more than a dozen Michigan music festivals unfurling before the end of the month including this weekend’s HeartsTown Music Festival hosted by The War & Treaty in Homer, Mich. The lowdown at Local Spins.
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The band drops ‘Sounds Good’ this weekend, with an album-release show Friday at The Pyramid Scheme. Learn more about the group in this Q&A and check out its new music video.
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Celebrated singer-songwriter Mat Kearney returns to Michigan for a sold-out Grand Rapids tour stop tonight. The Local Spins interview with the artist who releases a new album on Oct. 9 while revisiting his classic ‘Nothing Left to Lose’ release on tour.
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Local Spins’ ‘Looking for the Perfect Beat’ columnist Todd Ernst digs into the offerings of the electronic music celebration unfolding this weekend at Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park, including pro-user tips, the schedule and more.
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Learn more about the Las Vegas heavy metal band’s 2026 celebrations in this interview as they prepare to play Grand Rapids, along with a video Top 10 roster of must-see August shows and festivals across West Michigan.
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The new festival takes place Friday and Saturday at Lively Acres in Empire, with several regional blues acts, including Brendon Linsley and Captain Dirk. Get the details at Local Spins.
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Today’s free-admission event kicks off four days of music starring For King & Country, Crowder, We Are Messengers, Tenth Avenue North and more. View the details and schedule, get ticket links and check out music videos at Local Spins.
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The Hoxeyville Skies festival at the old Hoxeyville site amid the Manistee National Forest unfurls with a who’s who roster of acts this weekend. Get the details, schedule and more.
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Saturday’s music festival and band competition on Grand Haven’s east side will feature a ‘variety of genres,’ turning the neighborhood into an all-ages street party.
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Local Spins caught a performance by the folk/Americana/rock artist in New York City, a few days ahead of his sold-out Meijer Gardens concert. Michigan fans can expect a bold musical statement from this rising star.
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Local Spins spotlights the band that plays Grand Haven’s Walk the Beat next weekend, as well as debuting music by Stef Chura, Finding Feathers, Luke Winslow-King, Pack$toney, Hand of Giants and more.
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The cozy venue in a converted Southwest Michigan factory building has become a community centerpiece and live music gem that books an impressive array of national and regional artists. Local Spins showcases the theater in this Venue Spotlight with all-you-need-to-know to go, plus photo galleries and a video.
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The classic rock mainstay plays Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater on Saturday, part of the “Double Trouble/Vision Tour.” The Local Spins interview with Foreigner singer Luis Maldonado.
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Windy City classic rockers Styx and Chicago bring their co-headlining summer jaunt to Acrisure Amphitheater on Thursday. The interview with Styx keyboardist Lawrence Gowan.
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The upcoming festival near Interlochen will boast sets by Myron Elkins, The Go Rounds, 1000 Watt Prophets and many more, along with workshops and family activities. The Local Spins preview of Dunesville 2026.
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The legendary blues guitarist brings the ‘Buddy Guy 90’ tour to Meijer Gardens on Monday, just 10 days before his 90th birthday. The Local Spins interview with the ageless Buddy Guy.
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Art rock/soft rock’s Ambrosia headlines the show that plays Detroit and Interlochen with Walter Egan, John Ford Coley and Peter Beckett. The Local Spins interview, with ticket links for both shows.
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The Michigan native and former Metallica bassist brings his Chophouse Band project to The Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids on Monday. The Local Spins interview with Newsted.
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Local Spins previews the hard-rocking festival that returns to Grand Rapids on Friday with Papa Roach, Gojira, Poppy and more, including several Michigan acts. The schedule, details, videos, band interviews at Local Spins.
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After releasing a new documentary about his life and pursuits earlier this year, Jack Johnson’s U.S. tour stops Sunday at Acrisure Amphitheater. The Local Spins interview by Bill Forman.
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The mammoth festival unfurling this week in West Michigan for the first time boasts dozens of concerts and events at multiple venues. Local Spins has the preview and schedule.
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Singer Burton Cummings and guitarist Randy Bachman have reunited for the tour that stops at Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater on Wednesday. The Local Spins interview with Bachman.
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After Billy Strings pumped up the 2025 event, one of the state’s longest-running music festivals returns this week with more gems, including Dan Tyminski, Full Cord and more. Get the lowdown on this hoedown.
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The wildly popular Latvian bands will play the United States for the first time at GLC Live at 20 Monroe as part of the early July song, dance and cultural festival. The lowdown at Local Spins, along with ticket links and music videos.
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Local Spins’ Looking for the Perfect Beat columnist Todd Ernst once again outlines his must-see picks for the Rothbury festival along with tips on how to make Electric Forest a top-shelf experience.
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The annual music festival rife with Michigan acts rolls out again Friday through Sunday in Trufant, 36 miles northeast of Grand Rapids. Get the preview and details at Local Spins.
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The “Live at Idlewild” festival unfurling June 27-28 in Idlewild will star Kindred the Family Soul, Take 6, Stanley Jordan, Alexander Zonjic, Angela Davis, Larry Lee, 496 West and more. The scoop at Local Spins.
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The veteran West Michigan bluegrass band reunited with pal Billy Strings in the studio for a special session. Listen to the first single and fresh tracks from other Michigan artists, including Jack Droppers, Mac Saturn, Greg Nagy, Checkered Lilies, Pablo Eskobear and more.
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The 2026 music festival rolls out Friday through Sunday at Delton’s Circle Pines Center with a who’s who roster of Michigan stars. Get the lowdown and schedule at Local Spins.
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Touring behind a brand new album, “The Last Balloon,” Tank & The Bangas open tonight for Trombone Shorty at Meijer Gardens. The Local Spins Q&A with this electrifying band.
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In a Local Spins interview, lead singer and trombonist Ray Greene takes about his thrilling gig with Santana, which plays Acrisure Amphitheater on Monday with The Doobie Brothers.
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Local Spins spotlights the award-winning singer-songwriter who plays next week’s Nor-East’r festival. We debuts tracks from other Michigan acts, including Lee Emi, Michigander, J. King Crayne and New Troy. Check out this week’s robust radio show podcast and view the schedule for the June 12-14 Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival.
Scrambling to find definitive lists of upcoming concerts and festivals? Well, Local Spins has your guide to live music in June. And there’s plenty to choose from. Michigan’s top concerts for the month cover a lot of territory musically and geographically.
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The award-winning country singer plays Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater this weekend. In an interview, writer L. Kent Wolgamott digs into what makes McCollum tick. SCROLL DOWN FOR MUSIC VIDEO[…]
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Local Grins’ Virginia Anzengruber presents an interview with Steve Burns of ‘Blue’s Clues,’ as the actor, musician, podcast and TV host prepares for an appearance Wednesday (June 3) at Miller Auditorium.
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After first making a splash as Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish 14 years ago, Jesse Ray performs solo at Rockford Brewing tonight (Friday) with a new record on the way. The Artist Spotlight, plus this week’s radio podcast featuring fresh tracks by Michigan artists, including The JR Band, Stovepipe Stover, The American Hotel System, Wagon Wheel Effect and more.
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Meijer Gardens kicks off its 2026 concert series on Wednesday, so Local Spins asked go-to reviewer Tricia Boot for her Top 5 Meijer Gardens concerts of all-time. Plus, check out Local Spins’ Top 10 most popular concert reviews.
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Another spring roundup of recent releases by Michigan artists comes to you courtesy of Local Spins. Plus, listen to tracks from each album.
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The Northville singer-songwriter discusses his new folk release, which was recorded in a cabin in northern Michigan. Learn more about Racine and his music. Plus, listen to tracks from the album.
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Local Spins spotlights the Michigan-based artists who will christen Grand Rapids’ new venue next week, plus we debut fresh tracks by other regional acts — including several bands playing a private contractors’ festival at the amphitheater this weekend. The back story and more.
The May edition of the Local Grins comedy roundup by Virginia Anzengruber spotlights upcoming shows by national stars as well as must-see local events.
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With additional, impressive outdoor venues revving up Michigan’s music scene in 2026, concertgoers face an overwhelming array of options. Local Spins has the full roster of shows at more than 40 venues.
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La Dispute brings its tour to Grand Rapids this week with a homecoming show at GLC Live at 20 Monroe. The Local Spins interview with this iconic, post-hardcore outfit with an international following.
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Local Spins features the Grand Rapids drummer’s all-star project with upcoming Michigan release shows as well as debuting tracks from other Michigan artists, including Sammie Hershock, From Big Sur, Jake LeMond, Potionseller, Avengelic and more.
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Sam Grisman, the son of celebrated mandolinist David “Dawg” Grisman, brings his collective of musicians to The Big Room in Grand Rapids on Saturday. The Local Spins interview.
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The soulful Kalamazoo singer-songwriter has been splitting time between Crescent City and her home state. The Local Spins Q&A with an artist playing Bell’s Spring Concert Series.
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The acclaimed singer and songwriter plays St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday. Local Spins catches up with Osborne, who still has a lot of irons in the musical fire.
