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Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts

Introducing King Possum: Uncorking honky-tonk country, playing ‘bizarre musical chairs’

May 28, 2021

The new West Michigan super-group of multi-instrumentalists debuted two songs for Local Spins on WYCE, which also featured tracks by EPCYA, Sherdizzil, Laura Rain, The Accidentals, Ally Evenson, Lord Huron, ttypes, .Shi, Keeynote and more. Check out the profile of King Possum — who play Tip Top Deluxe on Saturday night — and listen this week’s complete radio show podcast.

Summer Concerts · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Great Lakes Center for the Arts concerts, Lake Street Music Fest to keep N. Michigan humming

May 13, 2021

Despite some COVID obstacles, the summer of 2021 looks a lot different than 2020 when it comes to music events in northern Michigan. Local Spins previews some recently announced concert series in the region. Get details and view the lineups of this summer’s performers.

Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows

Outdoor summer concert bonanza: Rockford, GR, Kalamazoo, Ludington, Walker & more

May 2, 2021

More communities across West Michigan are re-entering the concert fray after a year that silenced live music due to COVID. View the schedules, from Monday night jazz at Walker’s Millennium Park Meadows to weekend rock and blues in several outdoor hot spots.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts

DL Rossi’s honest Americana gambit to let his songs ‘be whatever they’re going to be’

April 16, 2021

The new album by the Grand Rapids songwriter who relocated from Nashville was featured for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks from WOOTS, Jacob’s Brother, Vespre, Nathan Walton, Ohly and more. Learn more about this acclaimed artist and listen to this week’s full radio show.

Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Festivals

First-year Smiling Acres Music Festival in Trufant set to unfurl in early July

April 15, 2021

The brand new, two-day festival hosted by Dobro whiz Mark Lavengood will limit capacity and feature sets by ‘a stronghold of West Michigan greats’ playing on a site with plenty of space for social distancing. Get details, ticket information and the full lineup at Local Spins.

Album reviews · Audio

Michigan Album Reviews: Major Murphy, Michigander, LVRS, Kate Hinote Trio and more

April 14, 2021

New albums from KJ & The Good Time Family Band and Amy Love fill out this mid-April roundup of releases by Michigan artists. Check out the reviews from Local Spins writers, listen to tracks from each recording.

Artist Spotlights · Live-Stream Concerts · Upcoming shows

Spanish Connection: Michigan’s Luke Winslow-King cultivates musical passion, fans in Spain

April 5, 2021

Cadillac native Luke Winslow-King and Italian slide guitarist Roberto Luti unleash a multi-camera, online concert from Spain on Saturday, with a new album and Michigan shows on the way in 2021. The Local Spins interview, with details about the upcoming live-stream.

Album reviews · Audio

Album Reviews: Emma Bieniewicz, Lucky Da Realest, Laine Rex, Nordy, Venoma, Troutman

March 28, 2021

This late March roundup of West Michigan releases ranges from rock and hip hop to synth-pop and folk. Check out the Local Spins reviews and listen to tracks from each featured artist.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Indie-folk’s Shawn Butzin embraces Michigan’s inspiring beauty in song

March 26, 2021

The Traverse City songwriter plays Spread the Music Festival today and was featured for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Medicinal Groove, Laine Rex, Snacks & Five, Amy Love, KJ & The Good Time Family Band, Shady Groves & more. Learn more about Butzin and listen to this week’s full radio show podcast.

Concert reviews · Photos · Videos

Brother Elsey kicks off outdoor live music season; Full Cord fires up hoedown in Holland

March 20, 2021

After a mostly silent winter, two popular West Michigan bands revved up tunes new and old for live audiences in Grand Rapids and Holland on Friday. Find recaps of both shows in words and images at Local Spins.

Breaking music news · Local Spins at SXSW · Upcoming shows

Michigan House set for virtual SXSW events, Brother Elsey concert Friday in Grand Rapids

March 15, 2021

‘SXSW Week’ boasts a series of online events, pop-up performances, a Michigander live-stream and an outdoor wrap-up concert on Friday at Studio Park with Brother Elsey, which releases a new single that day. Get details on this week’s Michigan House activities as well as an update on Brother Elsey.

Albums that Changed the World · Audio · Features · Playlists

Seth Bernard: The Albums that Changed My World, from Stevie Wonder to Tom Petty

March 9, 2021

With his own new solo album on the way this spring, Michigan music ambassador Seth Bernard today reveals the three albums that most influenced his career, along with a current favorite. Listen to tracks from all of his selections (along with a standout Bernard song) as part of this week’s playlist.

Concert announcements · Festivals

Brian Vander Ark, The Accidentals, Jackson Smith to headline Spread the Music Festival

March 6, 2021

For the second year, the late March online festival raising money for the Michigan Artist Relief Fund will feature performances from across the Great Lakes State. This year’s event will feature more than 200 artists. Get details and see who else is in the initial lineup.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Americana’s Jeff Troutman hooks fly fishing devotees with songs, podcast about fishing

March 5, 2021

The Hudsonville-area singer-songwriter opens up about his new album for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Nordy, DAYZ, The Great United, Dance Contraption, Chain of Lakes, Steve Leaf, Ben Traverse & Michael Dause and more.

Audio · Hot Top 5

May Erlewine & the Woody Goss Band recapture No. 1 on Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart

March 3, 2021

The lion’s share of local and regional releases populating the February Hot Top 5 represent reentries in the chart due to WYCE’s celebration of past Jammie Award winners and potential nominees. Listen to tracks from all of this month’s featured artists, plus view a list of new local additions to the WYCE library.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

Musical entertainment during COVID: A tale of three West Michigan venues in photos

February 21, 2021

Over the past week, three West Michigan establishments hosted live music in different ways — with and without audiences, and with pandemic restrictions in place. Local Spins captured it all in photo galleries featuring King Biscuit Trio, Rufus Ferguson and other local musicians.

Breaking music news · Upcoming shows

No February Jammie Awards in 2021, but is a spring or summer celebration afoot?

February 11, 2021

Due to COVID, dozens of performers and thousands of fans won’t gather for the annual WYCE event that would have taken place Friday at The Intersection. But a revised Jammies is still possible. Get the lowdown at Local Spins.

Album reviews · Audio

Album Reviews: FINKEL, L. Supreme & Jasonmakesgoodbeats, Gianna Stansell & more

February 8, 2021

The first Michigan albums roundup for February hails releases from the Upper Peninsula to Detroit to Grand Rapids. Get the Local Spins take on these recordings and listen to tracks from each featured artist.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Americana’s Mark Harrell channels honest connections while eyeing new band album

February 5, 2021

The Holland songwriter who fronts the Hundred Star Hotel opened up for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Pink Sky, Public Access, The Band Mint, Steve Leaf, Breaker Brothers, I Believe in Julio, Chris DuPont, Medicinal Groove and others. Learn more about Harrell and listen to this week’s full radio show podcast.

Concert reviews · Live-Stream Concerts

Ann Arbor Folk Festival heals, inspires with first-ever live-stream weekend of stars

January 31, 2021

Friday and Saturday’s unprecedented online benefit for The Ark boasted a record number of performances by local and international musical heroes who offered up 11 hours of intimate, touching sets. The review at Local Spins. The festival continues with a special John Prine tribute tonight.

Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts

Jeff Daniels, Jill Jack, FINKEL, Accidentals: New music debuts for Local Spins on WYCE

January 29, 2021

This week’s edition of the WYCE show that spotlights Michigan music spanned the state, with tracks from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Petoskey, Traverse City, Marquette and more. Listen to the full radio show podcast at Local Spins.

Concert announcements · Festivals · Live-Stream Concerts · Upcoming shows

Ann Arbor Folk Festival adds Sunday night John Prine tribute featuring Michigan stars

January 25, 2021

Jam-packed with acclaimed international artists, the festival kicks off in virtual, live-stream fashion Friday. The third night will pay homage to the late Prine, propelled by May Erlewine, Joshua Davis, Erin Zindle, Seth Bernard and more. Learn more about the festival lineup with links to streaming passes at Local Spins.

Album reviews · Audio

Album Reviews: Waverlys, Jamie Brackman, Colt Snuffer, Wild Honey Collective and more

January 21, 2021

This mid-January roundup of regional releases ranges from Roger MacNaughton’s soothing instrumentals to singer-songwriter Jeff Socia’s debut album to some robust Americana gems. Read the reviews, listen to the music at Local Spins.

Artist Spotlights · Audio · Playlists

A dozen songs by emerging West Michigan artists that you need to hear

January 17, 2021

Over the last couple of months, Local Spins has debuted impressive music by new or little-known Michigan artists who deserve more attention. Here are 12 tracks by them that you shouldn’t miss, from Mark Huizenga to L. Supreme to Colt Snuffer & The Dead Horsemen.

Artist Spotlights · Videos

Must-See Music Videos: A Bowie tribute, Les Creatif, M.I.C. Book, Jordan Ellis Mobley & more

January 9, 2021

Led by an ambitious tribute to David Bowie, Local Spins has culled some of the best music videos created by West Michigan artists over the past few months for this January roundup, including videos featuring Jordan VanHemert, Rick Chyme, Wuzee and others. Watch all of the videos and get the back story on Mike Dodge’s impressive video homage to Bowie.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Joshua Davis channels grief, quarantine into songs, live-streams, ‘positive directions’

January 8, 2021

The Traverse City singer-songwriter unfurled a touching new song for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Pink Sky, Jordan Ellis Mobley, Laurel Premo, The Chinchillionaires and more. Catch up with Davis in this in-depth interview, watch a video of a recent live-stream performance and listen to this week’s radio show podcast at Local Spins.

Concert announcements · Live-Stream Concerts · Upcoming shows

St. Cecilia launches new online folk-and-blues series, adds jazz piano live-streams

January 7, 2021

The historic Grand Rapids venue will ‘keep music alive’ in 2021 by hosting a wide array of virtual shows starring Ralston Bowles, Michael Crittenden, Roger MacNaughton, Rachael & Dominic Davis and many others. Check out the lineup of upcoming concerts at Local Spins.

Features · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Best Music of 2020: The Local Spins Musicians’ and Readers’ Picks

December 30, 2020

Part II of Local Spins’ spotlight on the year’s best releases — from Lianne La Havas to Fontaines D.C. to Tame Impala to Fiona Apple to Earth Radio — focuses on music selected by West Michigan musicians and Local Spins readers. Check out their picks; listen to the songs.

In Memoriam · Local Spins Rewind

Best Music of 2020: The Local Spins Critics’ Picks

December 27, 2020

The raging COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stem the 2020 tide of new music — some inspired by the crisis as well as other events in a tumultuous year. Local Spins writers reveal their faves from a most unusual year.

Concert announcements · Festivals · Live-Stream Concerts

Ann Arbor Folk Festival goes virtual with Robert Earl Keen, Accidentals, War and Treaty

December 15, 2020

The beloved festival will still take place in late January, but performances by artists will be live-streamed for ticket buyers, with The RFD Boys and Accidentals playing their sets on The Ark stage. Get details and the full performance lineup at Local Spins.

Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Michigan Music’s Hot Top 10 for 2020: The Year-Ending Local Spins Playlist

December 15, 2020

Today, we spotlight the local and regional albums that most dominated the Local Spins Hot Top 5 charts at WYCE-FM during the year of the pandemic, from Medicinal Groove to The War and Treaty, with plenty of gems in between. See which Michigan artists made a splash and listen to tracks from all of the recordings as part of this week’s playlist.

Local Spins Rewind

War and Treaty, Earth Radio, Cameron Blake retain top slots on Local Spins Hot Top 5 chart

December 2, 2020

The November chart reflecting airplay of regional albums at WYCE-FM mostly just reshuffled entries from October, with one new album debut. Get details, listen to tracks from each release.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

Big List Concert Guide (Nov. 9-15): Singer-songwriter charm, jazz, country & classic rock

November 9, 2020

The days are getting shorter and so is the list of live music options in West Michigan. Nevertheless, the show goes on in a variety of locations as we move into mid-November. Browse this week’s concert listings at Local Spins.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Allison Van Liere’s confessional Americana debut strikes ‘radically honest’ nerve

November 6, 2020

The Holland singer-songwriter opens up about her ‘kinda dark’ album for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by Pink Sky, Suzies, The Pistil Whips, Lucy Lowis and more. Learn more about Van Liere’s intriguing musical journey and listen to this week’s full radio show podcast.

Venue Spotlight · Videos

‘Comeback Road’ Video Premiere: GR’s ‘classic jukejoint’ Tip Top Deluxe battles to survive

November 5, 2020

The second installation in the ‘Comeback Road’ video series spotlights the plight of Grand Rapids’ Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, which essentially has been closed by the pandemic since March. Watch the video to learn more about this beloved concert venue and the uphill struggle it faces.

Audio · Features · Hot Top 5

The War and Treaty marches straight to No. 1 on Hot Top 5 Chart with ‘Hearts Town’

November 4, 2020

The signature, heartfelt sophomore album from the Albion duo now based in Nashville soared to the top of the October chart which also saw the debut of new releases by Patty PerShayla and The Soods. Cameron Blake and Earth Radio returned to the chart for the second month in a row. Browse the chart and listen to tracks from each of the featured artists at Local Spins.

Videos

World Premiere Video: Jake Allen goes ‘On the Run,’ plus new videos by other Michigan artists

October 25, 2020

Local Spins today exclusively premieres a new music video from northern Michigan’s Jake Allen. Plus, check out new videos from other Michigan artists, including a May Erlewine song that got the attention of Bonnie Raitt and entries from Lady Ace Boogie, Cameron Blake, The Dave Marean Band and Brent Godfrey.

Album reviews · Audio

Album Reviews: The Crane Wives, Crooked Spires, The Soods, The Brothers Crunch, more

October 21, 2020

New albums from River City Narrative and Anonymous Phone Call are also part of this week’s roundup of new Michigan releases. Check out the reviews and listen to music from each of this week’s featured artists.

Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Playlist: The Livery’s Top 10, from Go Rounds to Bonehawk, Bernard, Brian & Bonerama

October 20, 2020

Until COVID, Benton Harbor’s The Livery was a favored performance spot for many regional and national acts, reflected in the brewery’s Top 10 playlist of artists who’ve played its stage. And the venue has plans for upcoming ‘sound stage’ sessions amid the pandemic. Learn more about that and listen to the playlist at Local Spins.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows · Videos

The Big List Concert Guide (Oct. 19-25): Third Nature Brewing anniversary and more

October 19, 2020

A pair of milestone events top this week’s concert calendar roundup at Local Spins. Learn more about Callab’s new recording and see what else is cooking in the full roster of shows on the Big List.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

Grand Rapids’ Deerfield Run unfurls ‘real’ story songs on rootsy sophomore album

October 16, 2020

Frontman Alex Austin spotlighted his band’s new music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by The Accidentals, The Crane Wives, Laine Rex, The Concussions, Brother Wolf, VASE and more. Learn more about Deerfield Run, check out a video performance by the band and listen to this week’s radio show podcast at Local Spins.

Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Tuesday Playlist: St. Cecilia Music Center’s Top 10, from Margo Price to Christian McBride

October 13, 2020

Grammy Award-winning stars from folk, country, jazz and classical music light up this special Tuesday playlist compiled by Cathy Holbrook, director of the historic Grand Rapids concert venue. Check out the songs, watch the videos.

Concert reviews · Photos

Rocking Tamarack Camp: Jesse Ray, Smokin’ Dobroleles, Cosmic Knot and more get cozy

October 11, 2020

Buoyed by splendid October weather, Tamarack Camp hosted a mini-festival of sorts on Saturday, featuring sets by several popular West Michigan acts. Browse the photo gallery, watch the video at Local Spins.

Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Tuesday Playlist: Salt of the Earth’s Top 10 artists who’ve graced the Fennville stage

October 6, 2020

The Sweet Water Warblers, Joshua Davis, Hoots & Hellmouth, Billy Strings & Don Julin, Luke Winslow-King and other favorites pump up the intimate Fennville venue’s Local Spins playlist. Ogle the videos, listen to the featured songs on Spotify.

Album reviews · Audio · Videos

Album Reviews: The War and Treaty, Blushing Monk, Rachel Brooke, Jake Allen & more

September 30, 2020

A half-dozen new releases by Michigan artists — from Detroit’s The Messenger Birds to the U.P.’s John Davey — are showcased via reviews, audio samples and more at Local Spins. It’s an eclectic bunch of albums, from jazz to prog-pop to soulful Americana to vintage country.

Artist Spotlights · Upcoming Album Releases · Videos

Michigan’s The War and Treaty create hopeful ‘Hearts Town’ as agent of change

September 23, 2020

The Americana-propelled, Albion-bred and Nashville-based band releases a new Rounder Records album this week after a turbulent, pandemic-filled year that postponed a major tour with John Legend. The Local Spins interview with Michael Trotter, plus a video of their recent national network TV performance and a track from the new album.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

Blues, folk, bluegrass, country, rock and roots: W. Michigan’s weekend of live music in photos

September 20, 2020

Musicians have made the most of a pleasant September after a COVID-impaired summer of live music. Sadie Bass, Jake Kershaw, Edison Kitt, Hayes Griffin, Josh Rose, Kyle Rasche, FlyLiteGemini, Out of Favor Boys, Jack Leaver and more light up our weekend photo galleries.

Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos

The ‘Songs that Need to be Sung’ in 2020: The Top 10 Playlist from Seven Steps Up

September 9, 2020

Seth Glier, Griffin House, May Erlewine, Michael McDermott and other past performers at the Spring Lake listening room populate this politically charged playlist from owners Michelle and Gary Hanks. Watch the videos, listen to the songs, learn more about the plight of the Spring Lake listening room.

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11am FRIDAY APRIL 3 – Local Spins Michigan Music Showcase on WYCE 88.1 FM: Darcy Wilkin

11am FRIDAY APRIL 10 – Local Spins Michigan Music Showcase on WYCE 88.1 FM: Izzy Reign

7:30 p.m. FRIDAY APRIL 10 – Local Spins Fridays at SpeakEZ Lounge: Myron Elkins

7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY APRIL 15 – Local Spins Wednesdays at SpeakEZ Lounge: Vespa, Tony Halchak & The Happenstance

11am FRIDAY APRIL 17 – Local Spins Michigan Music Showcase on WYCE 88.1 FM: Phil Stancil (The Morning Yells)

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