Led by one-time Grand Rapidian Maynard James Keenan, the rock band brought its theatrical schtick to DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday. The Local Spins review and photo gallery.
Music has sustained us through some pretty difficult times, all showcased in words, photos, videos and podcasts at Local Spins. Now, we hope you’ll help us sustain our mission — and you could win big in the process.
GR Symphony opened its season with passion, a premiere and one of the final concerts for a beloved percussionist, on the same night that iconic songwriters held court for a new series in Forest Hills. The concert reviews and photo galleries at Local Spins.
A Friday concert and Saturday songwriting ‘master class’ at Forest Hills Fine Arts Center will launch the expansion of Festival’s mission to spread arts across West Michigan. Learn more about the weekend event and watch videos of the featured artists.
Concert reviews · Summer Concerts · Top 10 Lists
Based purely on reader traffic for our concert reviews, Local Spins presents a fun Top 10 of this summer’s most memorable shows. Plus check out our editor’s Top 3 picks of the summer and fan comments on other favorite shows of the season.
Breaking music news · Upcoming shows
January’s roundup covers a lot of territory, from a weekend competition to the return of a Hudsonville fundraiser to news about a Michigan tour stop for The Eagles. The lowdown at Local Spins.
Features · Top 12 Stories Countdown
The No. 10 story in our countdown revisits the excitement of a summer slate of 2021 concerts following a quiet, COVID-impaired 2020 — from the return of Meijer Gardens’ amphitheater to shows across the region.
Concert reviews · Top 10 Lists
Fall has arrived, so Local Spins columnist John Sinkevics offers up his Top 10 favorites shows or live music events that he attended this summer. We also list some readers’ picks of best concerts. What are yours?
The legendary English heavy metal icons made a tour stop at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena on Thursday with Sweden’s Sabaton opening. The review by Local Spins’ John Serba with photos by Anthony Norkus.
Artist Spotlights · Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows · Videos
The Michigan band going ‘really hard’ this summer will join three other regional faves at the unique West Side venue on Friday. The Local Spins interview with frontman Joe Hertler, plus show details and ticket information about the event hosted by Fans of Valley Field.
In-Depth Report · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Growing concerns about the delta variant as Michigan enters its busiest stretch of concerts and music festivals this summer could spark vaccination mandates or mask requirements for some shows. The in-depth report at Local Spins.
Photos · Upcoming shows · Venue Spotlight
The Alpine Township farm hosts regular shows, including band performances on a stage built to deliver a unique concert experience for musicians and fans. The back story about this unusual concert venue, with photos.
Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
As summer kicks into full gear, so do outdoor concerts hosted by communities across West Michigan. Learn more about the return of these shows and get the latest update to Local Spins’ comprehensive listings of music in the great outdoors.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
On Friday night, Desmond Jones and Earth Radio kick off City Built’s new concert series in a unique new location along the river in Grand Rapids’ Monroe North district. The lowdown at Local Spins, along with information about new Sunday afternoon jam sessions with Mark Lavengood.
A happy crowd of mask-less concertgoers gathered in the courtyard of Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids to cheer a diverse trio of Grand Rapids acts thrilled to be back on stage. The recap and photo gallery at Local Spins.
With Memorial Day weekend kicking off summer fun, Michigan will be buzzing with concert series at outdoor venues across the region. Check out lineups for more than 20 of them in today’s listings along with links for tickets and more information.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
With the relaxation of state COVID restrictions announced this week, Meijer Gardens has the green light to resume its popular concert series starting in July. Get ticket details and more info at Local Spins.
Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
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.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows
Despite a current jump in the state’s COVID cases, some venues – indoors and out – plan to host summer tours and other shows. But capacity restrictions remain a major concern. Get the lowdown at Local Spins, along with a lineup of some summer concerts on the schedule.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
After a mostly silent 2020, communities across West Michigan will host park concerts this summer with acts ranging from The Accidentals to Soul Syndicate. The lowdown, schedules and lineups for more than a dozen series, only at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Local Spins at SXSW · Upcoming shows
‘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.
The series revealing the oddest, most miserable or embarrassing concert experiences in our music critics’ past brings us to Troy Reimink’s recollections of Pearl Jam, Built To Spill, Phil Collins and a band he still knows absolutely nothing about.
Breaking music news · Commentary
In March 2020, COVID shut down live music across Michigan. A year later, there’s hope for a slow return with more than 100 venues finally set to receive state aid within the next 30 days and industry experts saying some summer amphitheater concerts are possible.
COVID-19 silenced live music downtown until Thursday when the first “Listening Lawn” show regaled a sold-out crowd outdoors on the piazza at Studio Park. Check out the review and photo gallery exclusively at Local Spins.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Innovative ideas for outdoor concerts populate this week’s concert guide as the region continues to struggle with recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. See who’s playing where this week across West Michigan.
Amid the coronavirus crisis and a turbulent music industry, a new advocacy group based in Niles aims to give roadies and their families a helping hand — from counseling to financial assistance. Get the exclusive back story in this Local Spins feature story and see how this West Michigan clinic is making a difference.
Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
Rockford’s popular Tuesday series initially was supposed to start with blues guitarist Jake Kershaw this week, but now won’t return until 2021 due to COVID-19. And Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo has announced cancellation of its Summer Garden Series. But Kentwood’s series resumes in mid-July. Find details about these free shows and other series at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Features · Videos
Kent County Administrative Health Officer Adam London cautions venues, performers and fans that the reopening of bars and restaurants comes with rigid rules and risks of spreading COVID-19, especially when it comes to live music at this critical juncture. The Local Spins interview with some advice for fans, performers and businesses.
Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Concerts
COVID-19 still has many communities wrestling with decisions to host free concerts this summer. Get the update at Local Spins along with the full schedule of July shows in Cutlerville.
Concert announcements · Upcoming shows
Another month amid a COVID-19 shutdown means more concerts and live music events have been canceled or postponed. Here are new dates for some shows you might be wondering about, along with a list of canceled Michigan concerts.
COVID-19 concerns are wreaking havoc with free community concerts in cities across Michigan, with some delaying shows and others canceling summer series, sometimes sparking angry reactions from residents. Get the lowdown on which series are still hoping to continue and what issues organizers are wrestling with.
Features · In-Depth Report · Venue Spotlight
Venues are rallying for federal aid and short-term prospects for live music appear bleak. See what some experts and concertgoers say about the future of the live music industry amid COVID-19, their concerns about inconsiderate fans and the impact of a possible vaccine. Plus, see how you can help venues in their struggle for survival.
I will be doing a short live-streamed solo show online via Facebook Live. I’ll be playing mostly originals and maybe a few covers. If you want to stream some free[…]
Music (NOT) in the Stacks: Wicker Basket (Virtual Event) Thursday, April 16, 2020, 7:00 pm Grand Rapids Public Library’s Facebook page. We’re taking our popular program, Music in the Stacks,[…]
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An afternoon spent with four amazing artists looking to keep you company with live music while staying safe in your home. Featuring Matthew Fowler, Megan Slankard, Max Gomez, and The[…]
Let’s Be Alone Together is an online concert series presented by Yellow Couch Studio and created in partnership with Out Of The Box (OTB) Management. The series airs every Monday[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL MUSIC FESTIVAL! Your favorite Michigan based artists, streaming live from the Michigan Music Alliance Facebook page on the hour, March 26-29, 2020. The purpose of[…]
