Mastodon, The War & Treaty, REZZ, Noah Gundersen: Week-in-Review Photo Galleries

Rock ‘n’ roll, folk, gospel-fired and soulful Americana, EDM, you name it: West Michigan’s live music lineup was an impressive one this week. And the Local Spins photo galleries prove it.

 

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Mastodon unleashes a progressive rock-driven form of metal, touring as of late with the hard rocking Eagles of Death Metal and post-metal’s Russian Circles.

REZZ represents the flip side of the music coin: The Canadian DJ and producer has quickly earned an ardent fan base, touring behind her August 2017 full-length debut, “Mass Manipulation.”

Indie-folk’s Noah Gundersen, meanwhile, is getting attention for a new, more electric sound that’s been described as a “rock-out experience.”

Albion’s The War & Treaty is quickly becoming a regional and national act, even getting attention for their gospel- and soul-drenched Americana music from the likes of Rolling Stone magazine.

Speaking of Americana, one of Michigan’s most beloved voices, May Erlewine, continues to tour the state with an all-star band behind her brand new album, “Mother Lion.”

Then there are local favorites like The Concussions, Devin & The Dead Frets, The Mushmen and The Sailor Kicks, and emerging regional acts such as FlyLite Gemini and The Hacky Turtles.

All of them (and more) made the rounds across West Michigan this past week, lighting up stages with their eclectic mix of music and brightening the Local Spins Week-in-Review Photo Galleries.

PHOTO GALLERY: Mastodon, Eagles of Death Metal, Russian Circles at 20 Monroe Live (Wednesday)
Photos by Anthony Norkus

PHOTO GALLERY: REZZ at The Intersection (Wednesday)
Photos by Anna Sink

PHOTO GALLERY: The War & Treaty, The Hacky Turtles at Founders Brewing (Thursday)
Photos by Anna Sink

PHOTO GALLERY: May Erlewine at Bell’s Brewery, The Mushmen and Sailor Kicks at Old Dog Tavern (Saturday)
Photos by Derek Ketchum

PHOTO GALLERY: FlyLite Gemini at SpeakEZ, Noah Gundersen and Silver Torches at The Pyramid Scheme, Devin & The Dead Frets and The Concussions at Founders Brewing (Wednesday, Saturday)
Photos by Anna Sink and Matt Everitt

NOAH GUNDERSEN AT THE PYRAMID SCHEME – Stepping inside The Pyramid Scheme during Noah Gundersen’s show Saturday night felt the slightest bit like stepping inside a time machine. Gundersen unveiled a near-exact live replica of his new album, “White Noise,” in all its anthemic, energetic and guitar-distorted glory.  

The Seattle songwriter and his well-versed band opened with “After All (Everything All the Time),” letting its resounding chorus inspire thoughts of previous rock ‘n’ roll generations. Other standouts included the atmospheric “Heavy Metals,” the grooving pulse of “Number One Hit of the Summer (Fade Out),” and the devastatingly honest lyricism of “Dry Year.” Gundersen concluded with a moving encore that included the fan favorite, “Cigarettes,” and the soulful and slow-burning refrain of “Bad Desire.”

Although somewhat of an unexpected sonic shift for Gundersen’s folky roots, his new release continues to convey a refreshing sense creativity, and put simply, Gundersen’s powerful lyricism and vocals have never sounded better than they do soaring over bright, blaring guitars. – Ricky Olmos

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