Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals
Monday’s opening showcase at The Clover Room in Kalamazoo was the kickoff to seven days of live music at a host of venues. Get the recap, photos and festival schedule for Tuesday through Sunday.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos
Friday’s opening night of the three-day, indoor festival at The Pyramid Scheme boasted energetic sets by Michigan’s Greet Death, Pennsylvania’s Carly Cosgrove and more. The recap, photos and weekend schedule at Local Spins.
One of the first music festivals of the summer season returns to Smiling Acres over Memorial Day weekend. Get the lineup and details at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos
The 48th annual two-day festival at Ann Arbor’s Hill Auditorium kept ‘the dream alive’ with sets by acclaimed headliners, plus Josh Ritter, Bruce Cockburn, Joy Clark and more. The review and photos at Local Spins.
Local Spins’ New Year’s Day tradition continues today with our rollout of the schedule for 2025 Michigan music festivals, from A to Z (or W) – Ann Arbor Folk Festival to Wheatland, and everything in between.
Contests · Features · Festivals · Venue Spotlight
On Thanksgiving week, readers and music lovers were most thankful for more than a dozen Michigan music festivals and 30-plus concert venues. Check out their responses. SCROLL DOWN FOR[…]
Commentary · Festivals · In-Depth Report · Summer Festivals
Several Michigan music festivals called it quits after a “dismal” 2024 and others are reassessing their future. Local Spins takes a deeper dive into the emerging crisis with comments and analysis from festival organizers.
More than a dozen Polish halls across Grand Rapids will fire up dance floors, delectable food, beverages and more this weekend, celebrating the 52nd year of Pulaski Days.
Deadline Extended: Local Spins is looking for designs by young artists ages 12 to 18 that it will incorporate into its official poster for the 2024 Local Spins Fest taking place at Studio Park in Grand Rapids on May 18. The details at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Festivals · Upcoming shows · Videos
The Michigan-bred Americana band has morphed from an acoustic-driven sound to a more electric vibe while retaining its lyrical Midwest charm. Local Spins catches up with the band ahead of its Saturday folk fest appearance.
Concert announcements · Festivals
After the one-day Jan. 13 festival was scrapped due to a snowstorm, the Wheatland Music Organization found a way to line up nine Michigan bands for a February soiree. Get the lowdown at Local Spins.
The ambitious week-long showcase of Michigan bands unfurls at eight different venues, plus some busking stations. Get the background, schedule and a playlist at Local Spins.
Features · Local Spins at SXSW
For many Michigan bands, 2023’s South By Southwest festival was their first-ever Austin experience. They reveled in that experience — except for Nathan Walton & The Remedy’s broken-down van. Check out their takes and highlights in this special SXSW report.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals
Welcome to another Saturday update to Michigan’s summer music festival season, from Cowpie returning under a new moniker, to Buttermilk and the Grateful Bear Campout lineups and ticket sales info for various festivals.
Festivals · Playlists · Upcoming shows
Songwriter, banjoist and Michigan native Rachael Davis joins Valerie June at The Ark ahead of Saturday’s folk fest with Ani DiFranco, Patty Griffin, St. Paul & the Broken Bones & more. The preview and a festival playlist 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.
Festivals · Top 12 Stories Countdown
Songwriting legend John Prine’s robust legacy pushed this January story about Ann Arbor Folk Festival’s virtual tribute with May Erlewine, Joshua Davis and more to the Top 5. Revisit the story and Local Spins’ festival coverage from January of this year.
Special Offers · Top 12 Stories Countdown
The late May rollout of these colorful Local Spins bracelets captivated vaccinated music lovers attending summer concerts and festivals, not to mention readers, too. Learn more in the No. 6 story of the year, with new “boosted” bracelets now available as well.
Breaking music news · Concert announcements · Summer Festivals
Initial hopes for a ‘small Buttermilk’ in June were torpedoed by rising Michigan cases of the coronavirus, leaving organizers to look ahead to the fall for a possible mini-event or to June 2022 for the full jamboree. Learn more at Local Spins.
Concert announcements · Live-Stream Concerts
For the second year, the four-day spring festival will broadcast online sets via Facebook to raise money for the Michigan Artist Relief Fund to aid Michigan musicians. And sponsorships are available. Get details and see how bands can participate.
Live-Stream Concerts · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
Starting Thursday, this weekend’s virtual, season-ending celebration will feature live-streamed sets, videos of past performances, workshops and more. Get details and a full schedule of online performances at Local Spins.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
The nonprofit organization that employs adults with developmental disabilities at its Cadillac cafe aims to move forward with the Aug. 1 event starring American Hotel System while following social-distancing rules. Find out more about this one-day festival and the workers it benefits.
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
