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Michigan guitar hero Jake Kershaw moves beyond blues-rock with new tunes

  • April 24, 2020

Although he doesn’t want to “lose the blues,” the 19-year-old Kershaw showed off another side to his music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by several Michigan artists, including Desmond Jones, Chris DuPont, Dawning, Chris Canas, Vagabonds, Justin Wierenga and more. Learn more about Kershaw, watch a video of him performing a new song and listen to the full radio show podcast at Local Spins.

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Local Spins to host ‘Michigan Mondays’ concerts at new downtown Listening Room

  • October 15, 2019

The monthly series showcasing stars from across the Great Lakes State kicks off Nov. 25 with a ‘Time Out’ show featuring Savannah and Katie of The Accidentals, paired up with two other up-and-coming female songwriters. Get the lowdown on this new series in the much-buzzed-about Listening Room, and check out the lineup of other local shows on tap at the venue starting this week.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Overcoming throat cancer, Grand Rapids’ John Sanger set to release ‘Family Album’

  • October 12, 2019

In one of his first public performances in six months, the veteran musician and singer played new songs for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Michigander, Emma Bieniewicz, Josie Kenyon and more. Learn more about Sanger’s journey, watch his in-studio performance and listen to the radio show podcast at Local Spins.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

Big List (Oct. 7-13): Black Keys, Blue October, MercyMe, Kip Moore, Davina & The Vagabonds

  • October 7, 2019

Michigander, a Horsefeather reunion, Messer Chups, May Erlewine, Jack & The Bear, Seth Glier, Chris Michels, Stovepipe, Kari Lynch, GTG Fest and more fill out the week of live music in West Michigan. Browse this week’s featured concerts and the fascinating Under-the-Radar Picks, and see how you could win tickets to one of three different Tip Top Deluxe shows.

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Great Lakes Music Camp and a GLAMA-versary: Learning the ropes, jamming and acoustic glory

  • October 7, 2019

The third annual Great Lakes Music Camp along the Lake Michigan shoreline drew dozens of ‘pupils’ for workshops and even more acoustic music fans for a packed Saturday night concert starring instructors. In Kalamazoo, meanwhile, the Great Lakes Acoustic Music Association also celebrated acoustic glory at its GLAMA-versary event. Story and photos at Local Spins.

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