Full Cord Bluegrass’ Juicy Chicken Viral Couchtour
FCB is bring three of their guys to our headquarters in Grand Haven for a live show complete with two sets, crowd interaction and a good time! We will be[…]
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Fundraising Live Streams
Hello friends. I hope you all are staying safe and in good health. I wanted to do a few live streams this week to help raise some money for some[…]
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Fundraising Live Streams
Hello friends. I hope you all are staying safe and in good health. I wanted to do a few live streams this week to help raise some money for some[…]
Trout Steak Revival’s ‘Songs they would have played in Grand Rapids’ (Local Spins Playlist)
The Colorado bluegrass band with W. Michigan ties scrapped weekend Listening Room shows in Grand Rapids due to the COVID-19 crisis. But you can listen to songs they would have played live in this Local Spins playlist.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
From Kent County to Colorado, Trout Steak Revival continues to ascend bluegrass ranks
Featuring two Kent County natives, the Colorado-based bluegrass band plays two straight ‘homecoming’ shows this weekend at Grand Rapids’ Listening Room. Read the Local Spins interview and watch videos of the band ahead of the weekend run.
We Came as Romans, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Railroad Earth, Accidentals: Photos
This edition of our concert week-in-review spotlights some W. Michigan tour stops by fan favorites — from metalcore to indie-folk to bluegrass to a funky jam band. Browse all of the images at Local Spins.
Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival 2020: ‘Very cool’ community event reveling in Michigan music
The 15th annual edition of the Fretboard Festival brought a couple thousand people to Kalamazoo Valley Museum on Saturday for performances by 19 regional artists, plus workshops and instrument vendors. The recap, photo gallery and video highlights, exclusively at Local Spins.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The Big List (March 2-8): DaBaby, Railroad Earth, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, We Came as Romans, Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival
March roars in like a lion music-wise with Gaelic Storm, Cowboy Junkies, Shiba San, Scotty McCreery, Will Sexton, The Accidentals, Distant Stars and more on the docket. Plus, Local Spins’ Big List has ticket giveaways for three different concerts this week.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals · Videos
Galactic, Sam Bush, Wood Brothers, North Mississippi Allstars to headline Hoxeyville 2020
The August festival outside Wellston, Mich., will also feature the likes of Sweet Water Warblers, Michigan Rattlers, Luke Winslow-King, The Go Rounds and more. See the full roster of performers at Local Spins and watch recent videos of the headliners. Tickets are now on sale.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
The Crane Wives, Billy Strings, Five Strand Fusion energize sold-out crowds
This week’s concert recap focuses on three shows in particular that celebrated the talents — new as well as experienced — of West Michigan artists. But there are images of Raul Midon, Fatoumata Diawara, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Dave Bruzza and more, too.
Mandolin hero Chris Thile shares stories, mesmerizing musicianship in GR concert
Chris Thile’s sold-out show Tuesday at St. Cecilia Music Center was an uplifting, mutual love affair between the performer and his fans. “Your town is crushing it,” Thile raved at one point. The review and photo gallery, exclusively at Local Spins.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The Big List (Feb. 24-March 1): Fitz & The Tantrums, Chris Thile, Iration, Billy Strings, Raul Midon, Josh Turner
February closes out with We Were Promised Jetpacks, Symphony With Soul, Winter Delights Fest, Dave Bruzza, Excision, The Go Rounds, a much-buzzed-about Rush tribute and much more. Browse our Under-the-Radar Picks and check out the “Big List Spotlight” on a new concert series kicking off on Grand Rapids’ North Side.
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