The Big List highlights The Ragbirds & Crane Wives, Starlight Six, Outer Vibe & Jesse McCartney, tributes to Buddy Holly and The Beatles. It’s all there on New Year’s Eve[…]
Grand Rapids’ post-Christmas concert weekend in photos, videos: Mustard Plug, Karisa Wilson, Mary Rademacher, SoundIsRed, Wilson
With New Year’s Eve approaching, check out snippets of West Michigan’s weekend of live music in photos and videos shared at Spins on Music. Click HERE for the photo[…]
Grand Rapids Concert Guide: Wilson, Northern Skies, Twin Cats, Monica Da Silva and Mustard Plug’s Plugstock
‘Twas the week of Christmas and all through West Michigan’s house, live music is still playing, from Nate Holley to Delilah DeWylde and a film featuring some fab Grand Rapids-area[…]
The Verve Pipe, Quadraphonic, The Weatherheads: West Michigan’s concert weekend in photos
West Michigan’s pre-Christmas musical revelry had things jingling merrily from The Intersection to the lakeshore, shared in photos at Spins on Music. Christmas is coming, the goose is getting[…]
Grand Rapids Concert Guide: The Verve Pipe, Fareed Haque, Tokyo Morose, Cirque de Soleil, Tony Bennett, The Legal Immigrants
The week before Christmas and all through West Michigan’s house, there’s plenty stirring musically, including Paul Hoffman/Joe Sturgill, Super Happy Funtime Burlesque and Quadraphonic’s return. Grand Rapids Symphony’s Cirque[…]
West Michigan’s live and lively weekend: Concert photo gallery with Musical Box, Hawktones, Lazy Blue Tunas, Peat in the Creel, Last Vegas
Check out West Michigan’s hefty weekend of live music in Spins on Music’s Weekend Photo Galleries, with bands lighting up stages big and small. Another hyper-hectic Friday night. A[…]
Four wild music videos featuring West Michigan bands that you’ve just gotta see
Alexis, The Outer Vibe, Simien the Whale, and Avila (featuring Brie Stoner) are making a video splash in their own unusual, fiery and nationally appealing way. Alexis, “Fantastic Magic” Never[…]
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Rock Hall of Fame mixes it up in 2013: Rush, Heart, Donna Summer, Albert King, Public Enemy, Randy Newman
At long last, prog-rock’s Rush and blues icon Albert King get their due. Does it matter that they’re finally getting inducted into rock royalty alongside a disco queen and a[…]
Grand Rapids Concert Guide: Tony Lucca, The Musical Box, Honor By August, Lazy Blue Tunas, Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys and, oh, tubas
West Michigan’s holiday mood brightens with live music by Kari Lynch, The Last Vegas, Frankie Ballard, Rick Chyme, Organissimo and plenty more. A Very Merry Jingle Jam with Kari[…]
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Jesse McCartney, Baby Bash, Sylvia Yacoub, The Outer Vibe fire up Grand Rapids’ Hot-FM New Year’s Eve Party
For a photo recap of Grand Rapids’ outdoor New Year’s Eve bash and more, click here. The Hot FM party returned Monday to Monroe Avenue near Rosa Parks Circle downtown[…]
Michigan Album Reviews: The Local Spins End-of-Year Roundup, Part 1
Local Spins wraps up 2012 with a real bang, hailing recent CD releases from a passel of West Michigan’s most bracing and promising bands, including Simien the Whale, Kung Fu[…]
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Grammy glory: Grand Rapids gospel singer Marvin Sapp snags three nominations; Black Keys lead pack
Grammy nominations announced Wednesday hailed Sapp’s latest gospel gem, with surprising nods to the likes of Dr. John, Gotye, Joan Osborne and the Alabama Shakes … with the usual head-scratchers.[…]
Grand Rapids Concert Guide: TSO, Cloud Nothings, Churchill, Lee Brice, AG & Maia Sharp, Tyler Bryant and a West Michigan Blues Society benefit
Grand Rapids’ concert lineup for December’s first full week also boasts Lamb of God, Caravan of Thieves, Melissa Ferrick, GR Symphony Holiday Pops, Decembersongs and some beloved West Michigan favorites.[…]
Grand Rapids concert guide: Go Radio, Ari Hest, Patrick Watson, Led Zeppelin tribute, Simien the Whale
Grand Rapids concert standouts for the week include The Soil and the Sun, andi & i, Red Sea Pedestrians and the Karisa Wilson String Ensemble. (Videos) Go Radio, Paradise[…]
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Kid Rock: The Motor City’s best rock ‘n’ roll ambassador or savvy self-promoter? (Review)
Kid Rock’s second Thanksgiving Day halftime show in three years paid tribute to Motown heroes and served as a glitzy commercial for his new album. But is the scruffy rapper-turned-rocker[…]
Grand Rapids concert guide: Tribute to ‘Graceland,’ GWAR, Benje & Ashley Daneman, Anne McCue and a Hurricane Sandy benefit
Grand Rapids’ concert lineup for Thanksgiving week ruffles musical feathers, from Other Lives to an Aria Flame debut and Four Finger Five farewell. (Videos) Benje & Ashley Daneman, The[…]
Bob Dylan gets “Tangled Up In Blue” behind piano in puzzling Grand Rapids concert (Review)
Bob Dylan croaked and banged away mercilessly on piano with his band through a 15-song set for a one-third-full house at Van Andel Arena, after a bracing opening set by[…]
Grand Rapids Concert Guide: Bob Dylan & Mark Knopfler, Carrie Underwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Tierney Sutton, and yes, FUN.
Grand Rapids’ concert lineup runs the gamut from Motion City Soundtrack and Anberlin to a Founders anniversary bash and a video game cover band. Really. Check out this week’s Big[…]
Grand Rapids Weekend Concert Guide: David Bazan, Trampled Under Foot, Wealthy Orphans, Potato Moon and Under-the-Radar Gems
Zac Brown Band may have drawn Grand Rapids’ biggest crowd this week, but a Simon & Garfunkel tribute, Fauxgrass Quartet, Small Houses, Roger MacNaughton, Badfish and more are on the[…]
Grand Rapids rocks the house: A weekend of live music in fan photos, from Lamp Light to Will Hoge
Nov. 4, 2012: Welcome to West Michigan’s weekend in fan photos — bracing live music from Eastown living rooms as part of the Lamp Light Music Festival to venues near[…]
Friday’s Bucket List: Wondrous Women and Lamp Light Music Festival’s house concert hoopla
Some of the Grand Rapids area’s live music offerings fly under the radar this weekend. Here are a few worthy events – and particularly worthy female stars such as Rosie[…]
Grand Rapids Concert Guide: BoomBox, Will Hoge, Rosie Flores, John Pizzarelli, G. Love & Special Sauce, Lamp Light Music Festival
Halloween’s musical haunts in West Michigan this week also feature UV Hippo, Green River Ordinance, A.B!, AG Silver and the Dropkick Murphys. (Videos) Dropkick Murphys, Teenage Bottlerocket, The Mahones 7[…]
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West Michigan rocks its rafters: A weekend of live music in fan photos
Welcome to West Michigan’s weekend … in photos. Scintillating live music and early Halloween revelry scared up in photos sent to Spins on Music. Keller Williams fired up an Intersection[…]
The Rolling Stones’ Chuck Leavell: ‘Great to be back together’ and rocking rehearsals
The Rolling Stones’ longtime keyboard player comments on the legendary band and the excitement of upcoming concerts in an exclusive Spins on Music interview. Lots of smiles, and everyone is[…]
Blind Boys of Alabama inspire Dr. John, fans in Grand Rapids concert
Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama played to a less-than-hefty crowd at DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday, but still delivered “Spirituals to Funk” in often rousing, upbeat fashion.[…]
Grand Rapids Concert Guide: Dr. John, The Mountain Goats, Chris Daniels, Antje Duvekot, Keller Williams
Grand Rapids’ hot concert picks of the week range from the historic partnership of Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama to the indie-rock of The Mountain Goats, Pomegranates[…]
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Like ‘no place else’ in Grand Rapids: Sunday night jazz at SpeakEZ Lounge (video)
The debut of Randy Marsh’s Sunday night jazz sessions at SpeakEZ Lounge shows great promise as a hot spot for the genre in downtown Grand Rapids. This may be[…]
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Downtown Sunday night jazz returns: The debut of SpeakEZ’s Randissimo
Grand Rapids jazz drummer Randy Marsh is back at it, firing up Sunday nights with rotating trios in a brand new location: The SpeakEZ Lounge. Changes in the downtown[…]
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Grand Rapids concert guide: Regina Spektor, Thompson Square, Seether, Dinosaur Jr., The Summer Set and a new Sunday jazz night
Regina Spektor’s Monday night show at Calvin College kicked off a bracing week of live music. Check out everything from bluegrass and folk to punk and metal. Regina Spektor, Only[…]
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ArtPrize finally pays off … musically speaking (video, photos)
St. Cecilia Music Center, Mackinaw Harvest Music and financial sponsors doled out cash awards Thursday to first-time ArtPrize song contest winners. And that had them whistling a happy tune. “Show[…]
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Feedback benefit concerts and the “little man” — 18 years of music for a cause in Grand Rapids
For 18 years, the concerts have raised money for Kent County food pantries and spotlighted local acts. Feedback fires up again on Sunday at Founders Brewing. FEEDBACK 2012 4[…]
Grand Rapids concert guide: Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Samantha Crain, Wayne Hancock, Greensky Bluegrass, Feedback 2012
Feed the needy and feed your musical cravings with Spins on Music’s Big List: The best in West Michigan’s live music offerings and a worthy cause. And check out the[…]
Friday’s Bucket List: Three West Michigan concerts/festivals you might have overlooked this weekend
ArtPrize hoopla aside, the Grand Rapids area is teeming with polkas, jazz, rock and hip-hop to help you get through the weekend. Oh sure, you’ve seen The Big List: From[…]
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Grand Rapids concert guide: Zoe Muth, Ingrid Michaelson, Trampled by Turtles, John Proulx, A$AP Rocky
West Michigan’s concert offerings for the week also include Chris Smither, Rascal Flatts, Timeflies, Vertical Bridge and more. (Videos) Zoe Muth & the Lost High Rollers Hat Trick Concert[…]
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ArtPrize’s Musical Top 5: St. Cecilia announces song contest winners
Check out the top vote-getters in the separate ArtPrize music competition, with winners sharing $10,000 in prizes. ArtPrize has finally paid off for artists of the musical variety. None[…]
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Friday’s Bucket List: Three Grand Rapids concerts you might have missed this weekend
ArtPrize and all those live music options have you flustered? Here are three intriguing shows to catch this weekend, including the recording of a live album. It happens. I[…]
Grand Rapids Music Guide: Martin Sexton, Peter Yarrow, Indie Rock Fest, Girlyman, mewithoutYou, Blue Man
From Grand Rapids to the Lakeshore, live music options abound for ArtPrize visitors and West Michiganders during Week 2 of the art competition. Martin Sexton, Brothers McCann 7 p.m.[…]
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The Crane Wives soar at Grand Rapids CD-release show
The Crane Wives energetically unleashed new folk-rock material from “The Fool in Her Wedding Gown” for a capacity crowd at The Intersection on Saturday. At one point on Saturday[…]
ArtPrize music showcase perseveres through rain, chill on Day 2 (video)
The show really must go on: Most scheduled acts on the second day of the ArtPrize Musicians’ Showcase performed in spite of Friday’s rainy weather. It continues Saturday and Sunday[…]
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ArtPrize hits soft opening note; SCMC music showcase kicks off weekend
ArtPrize Musicians’ Showcase at Grand Rapids’ St. Cecilia Music Center saw small but mindful audiences; nearly 50 acts to play indoors and out over the weekend. The crowds weren’t imposing,[…]
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ArtPrize singing new tune: Bands, songwriters vie for $10,000 in prizes
WEATHER NOTICE: Due to rainy conditions, outdoor performances may or may not take place as part of the St. Cecilia music showcase. In the event of rain, bands/performers will be[…]
ArtPrize Week 1 Music Guide: Grand Rapids’ best live shows with Jesus & Mary Chain, Minus the Bear, Crane Wives, ArtPrize Musicians’ Showcase
Grand Rapids’ live music options abound as ArtPrize kicks into gear this week, ranging from Rise Against and Stepdad to West Michigan’s best bands on display. If you’ve been[…]
Some of Midwest’s best live music showcased in Grand Rapids
Midwest Arts Conference being held for the first time in West Michigan draws performing arts industry reps, dynamic performers. (Video) Rhonda Vincent, The Second City, Susan Ashton, John Berry, The[…]
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West Michigan music guide: Dumpstaphunk at Hoptoberfest, Chiodos, Harvest Gathering, Fallfest
New Orleans’ Dumpstaphunk headlines Hoptoberfest in downtown Grand Rapids, but there’s plenty more on the list, with Chiodos at The Intersection and Earthwork Harvest Gathering up north. I know September’s[…]
Detroit Lions have a new theme song, but did Kid Rock split the uprights?
It may rock, but Michigan fave Kid Rock’s “In Detroit” theme for the 2012 season doesn’t even mention the Detroit Lions. What about kicking off the season with reworked classics[…]
HopCat ends Sunday jazz jams; SpeakEZ Lounge to spotlight jazz weekly starting in October
Live jazz downtown is still kicking: HopCat calls it quits after more than a year, but SpeakEZ to feature Randy Marsh-led jazz beginning next month. Don’t close the book[…]
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West Michigan concert guide: Celebration on the Grand, Wheatland Music Festival, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Harmonica Summit
Grand Rapids’ Celebration on the Grand, Wheatland Music Fest, Rock for Crash’s and first Harmonica Summit top this week’s must-see list. The heat is on. Summer’s still burning the[…]
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West Michigan’s best concerts of summer 2012: The big list (videos)
Check out video highlights of Spins on Music’s picks for best concerts of the summer, with links to mini-reviews and a preview of fall’s must-see shows. Ah yes, September means[…]
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