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Gibson Guitar Legacy: Kalamazoo to fete 100th birthday of WWII guitar maker Irene Stearns

January 26, 2022

A renowned cast of well-wishers — including Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, Emily Saliers of The Indigo Girls, Tommy Emmanuel, Rosanne Cash and more — will help commemorate the milestone on Sunday, recalling an important era in music history. The event will be live-streamed by the Michigan Music Alliance. Get details at Local Spins and learn more about Stearns and the ‘Kalamazoo Gals’ who built Gibson guitars during World War II.

Videos

Jack White to Chirp: Eight music videos by Michigan-bred artists that you need to watch

January 20, 2022

The end of 2021 and beginning of 2022 have seen an avalanche of new music by acts from the Great Lakes State. Here are eight must-see videos from some of those releases, including La Furia Del Ritmo, DL Rossi, Grace Theisen, Katie Pederson, Prior Noon and Greensky Bluegrass.

Upcoming shows · Venue Spotlight

The Stray café aims ‘to inspire and be inspired’ with diverse concerts, warm setting

January 13, 2022

Grand Rapids’ newest live music venue offers an intimate space and striking stage for emerging and established acts, with a ‘Battle of the Bands’ on tap. Learn more about this S. Division Avenue business and view a schedule of upcoming shows.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

Concert Recap: Porter Kenyon, Lily Harper win Rockford’s Got Talent, plus mewithoutYou

January 9, 2022

A chilly West Michigan Saturday warmed up with a unique talent contest and a Grand Rapids tour stop by Philadelphia indie-rock/post-hardcore band mewithoutYou. The photos at Local Spins.

Best Music of the Year · Features · Videos

Best Music and Concerts of the Year 2021: The Musicians’ and Readers’ Picks

December 26, 2021

Last week, Local Spins writers piped in with their “best of” lists for 2021. Today, some West Michigan musicians and Local Spins readers reveal their favorite releases and concerts of the year, from Allison Russell, Nigel Hall and Jon Batiste to Billy Strings, Stratos and Michigan Rattlers. Check out all of the picks and listen to the music at Local Spins.

Features · Music on Campus

GRCC’s Jonathan Marshall adds to ‘virtual revolution’ with concerts in unusual locales

December 22, 2021

The guitarist and instructor’s “Familiar Places” concerts have unfurled at places ranging from a jewelry store to a printing shop, available for viewing by fans online amid the COVID pandemic. Get the back story, along with a link to watch a video of his performances.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos

Watkins Family Hour stirs fresh passion for ‘Brother Sister’ with GR tour stop on tap

December 13, 2021

Renowned folk/bluegrass siblings Sara and Sean Watkins play St. Cecilia Music Center on Thursday as part of the Acoustic Cafe Folk Series. The Local Spins interview, with videos of songs from their most recent release.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

November Fire: The Cadillac Three, Terence Blanchard, Donna the Buffalo, Live at Creston

November 21, 2021

A guitar icon (Leo Kottke), a regional pop fave (Matt Giraud) and heavy rock album-release (Tiny Tree) and more were part of West Michigan’s concert mix this past weekend. Browse eight photo galleries at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

An Dro’s final show, Pop Evil, Todd Snider, Pokey LaFarge, Every Time I Die: Photo Recaps

November 8, 2021

Amid the flurry of national tour stops firing up crowds from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo was an understated finale for a much-beloved West Michigan Celtic band that decided to end its long run. Check out the An Dro story along with 10 photo galleries from a hectic week of concerts.

Audio · Hot Top 5

Billy Strings, The Accidentals lead Hot Top 5 Chart with Laurel Premo right behind

November 4, 2021

The support for their releases makes them smile. The October chart ranking the top local and regional albums also features Desmond Jones, Lee Heerspink and Odd Space.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

Larkin Poe ignites Fountain Street Church with Southern-fried blues-rock gospel

October 31, 2021

The Grammy-nominated, sister-fronted band embraced the unique surroundings for a rousing Halloween eve concert in Grand Rapids. Plus, check out photo recaps of weekend shows starring Chuck Prophet, The Way Down Wanderers, Stovepipe Stover, Emilee Petersmark, Mushmen, Wavves, Lisa Can’t Sing and more.

Album reviews · Audio · Upcoming shows

Album Reviews: Mighty Big Rig, Laurel Premo, Edison Kitt, The Shook, Adam Main, John Piatek

October 21, 2021

This mid-October roundup of new Michigan releases covers artists from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids to Traverse City, including instrumental projects and a compelling collection inspired by loss. Browse the reviews and listen to tracks from all of the albums.

Tagged: acoustic music

Gibson Guitar Legacy: Kalamazoo to fete 100th birthday of WWII guitar maker Irene Stearns

Jack White to Chirp: Eight music videos by Michigan-bred artists that you need to watch

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The Stray café aims ‘to inspire and be inspired’ with diverse concerts, warm setting

Concert Recap: Porter Kenyon, Lily Harper win Rockford’s Got Talent, plus mewithoutYou

Best Music and Concerts of the Year 2021: The Musicians’ and Readers’ Picks

GRCC’s Jonathan Marshall adds to ‘virtual revolution’ with concerts in unusual locales

Watkins Family Hour stirs fresh passion for ‘Brother Sister’ with GR tour stop on tap

November Fire: The Cadillac Three, Terence Blanchard, Donna the Buffalo, Live at Creston

An Dro’s final show, Pop Evil, Todd Snider, Pokey LaFarge, Every Time I Die: Photo Recaps

Billy Strings, The Accidentals lead Hot Top 5 Chart with Laurel Premo right behind

Larkin Poe ignites Fountain Street Church with Southern-fried blues-rock gospel

Album Reviews: Mighty Big Rig, Laurel Premo, Edison Kitt, The Shook, Adam Main, John Piatek

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