The October edition of Local Spins on Michigan Radio’s ‘Stateside’ showcased new music from a diverse set of Grand Rapids artists: Big Dudee Roo, Steven Malcolm and Ford Turrell. Listen to their music, read their back story.
Kicking off Friday with a concert by The Accidentals, the festival follows this on Saturday with 46 Michigan performers playing various stages and vying for a $3,000 prize. Get details at Local Spins about this spinoff of the original Grand Haven Walk the Beat.
Festivals · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
Festival season didn’t slow down for fall as Local Spins’ weekend photo galleries prove, along with some fun indoor shows like Blue October, Butch Walker, Margaret Glaspy and Mustard Plug. Recap another active week in music. Browse the images, watch the videos exclusively at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Videos
The Grand Rapids singer-songwriter talked about his first album in 11 years – a poignant gem – during Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted songs by Big Dudee Roo, The Soods and more. Listen to the podcast, watch a video of Turrell’s in-studio performance.
Audio · Festivals · Upcoming shows
This weekend’s downtown event boasts sets by seven regional acts, who are also vying for votes for their songs in hopes of winning $1,000. Check out the full weekend schedule, listen to the song entries at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Kalamazoo · Photos
This show “Missed the Boat” and it shouldn’t be blamed on “The Dance Hall.” Sound issues made songs unrecognizable, some fans left early and one reviewer wished he’d run “Out of Gas.” But the light show was groovy. Get the lowdown and a photo gallery from Tuesday’s Wings Stadium concert at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals
Big Dudee Roo, May Erlewine, Chris Dorman, Jordan Hamilton and more were among highlights cited by musicians and attendees for one of the final, treasured festival blasts of the season. Relive the weekend in words and photos at Local Spins.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
The second-year festival an hour northeast of Grand Rapids will heat up the final weekend of September with regional stars and much more. See the full schedule.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos
Day 2 of Kalamazoo’s Audiotree Music Festival drew even bigger crowds who cheered the likes of Grand Rapids’ Major Murphy plus Chicano Batman, Real Estate, Slow Mass, Blitzen Trapper, REZN, Lume and headliner Father John Misty. Read the Local Spins review, ogle the photo galleries from Sunday’s finale.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
SYML kicks things off at Calvin College in a week that also boasts concerts by Joshua Powell, Amanda Brown, Aaron Neville, The Ragbirds, Lil’ Smokies and Bullet for My Valentine. Check out all of this week’s live music picks at Local Spins.
This Local Spins week-in-review set of photo galleries features one of our photographers’ favorite bands to shoot ever, and tons of other rocking concerts across West Michigan. On Tuesday,[…]
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Videos
The Grand Rapids singer-songwriter kicked off a Midwest tour this week by playing new songs on the radio show, which also premiered tracks by Often Home, Moss Jaw, Shortly and much more. Watch the video of Matt Gabriel’s in-studio performance and listen to the full radio show podcast.
Festivals · Photos · Playlists · Upcoming shows · Videos
Audiotree gives regional acts such as Michigander, Lushh, Moss Jaw and Jake Simmons WIDR platform with a brand new second stage; brings top tier national talent to Kalamazoo this weekend. Check out the complete schedule, videos, a playlist and more.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
This weekend’s season-ending celebration on Earthwork Farm outside Lake City will attract thousands, many of them musicians. Singer-songwriter Brian Koenigsknecht offers up his Top 5 reasons to attend. And listen to a Local Spins playlist of songs by festival performers.
Matt Johnson, one half of the popular indie-pop duo Matt and Kim, spoke recently to Local Spins about the band’s 14-year-long career, returning to the road after Kim’s onstage injury, and the ‘slow burn’ success of the song “Daylight.”
Our podcast hosts sat down with the new station manager for Grand Rapids’ WYCE-FM to talk about the robust music scene and how he hopes to nurture that in his new role.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
The September music cruise shifts into full gear with the Fallasburg Arts Festival, John Mark McMillan, Harry Fest, Red Legs, a Kathy Lamar birthday celebration and more. Get the lowdown on the Big List, along with our Under-the-Radar Picks.
The week in live music wrapped up with a bang on Saturday in Grand Rapids, with Local Spins capturing the action in photos at a host of venues. Check out all the images from a diverse assortment of shows.
Artist Spotlights · Features · Tour Texts · Videos
Local Spins exchanged a series of fun, on-the-road texts with the Michigan indie-rock band as it prepares to play a Monday show at Calvin College with John Mark McMillan. It’s an entertaining, behind-the-scenes glimpse into life on tour.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The Lansing singer-songwriter turns from ‘sideman’ to star with songs from ‘It’s About Time’ during this week’s radio show, which also featured the premiere of tracks by Red Legs, Lushh and Jacob Simons, plus the Hot Top 5 countdown. Listen to the podcast, watch the in-studio video.
The Albion duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter — The War and Treaty — has impressed critics with its new album, which led the way on a chart that also featured four more new entries, including Peace to Mateo and Joshua Davis. Listen to tracks from all five releases.
Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
National stars may get top billing, but plenty of local favorites — from Nicholas James Thomasma to Steppin’ In It — aim to make Wheatland 2018 a festival to remember this weekend. See the schedule at Local Spins.
The September Local Spins segment spotlighted new releases from a veteran, in-demand singer, an electronic music duo and an emerging indie-rock/pop band. Listen to the “Stateside’ podcast with new songs from Jen Sygit, Pink Sky and Tiger and Frame.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Labor Day stars the West Michigan Labor Fest, Johnnyswim and LIVE, with plenty to follow the rest of the week: Perrin’s Backyard Bash, Fareed Haque, SALES, Kyle Cook, JMM Jazz, a Grateful Dead tribute and much more. Check out all the featured shows and Under-the-Radar Picks.
Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
The week started with another sold-out Lyle Lovett concert at Meijer Gardens, with plenty of fan-pleasing shows to follow in the warm-up to Labor Day. Browse the photos, videos at Local Spins.
Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids folk-rock band unfurled two new songs on the radio show, which also aired new tracks by Pretoria, The Blue Pines, SearchParty and The War & Treaty. Listen to the radio podcast, watch the in-studio video.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Lyle Lovett returns yet again to Meijer Gardens to start a week that also boasts an Elton John tribute, Jeremy Garrett, Matt Woods, Steve’n’Seagulls, Noisia, Johnnyswim, a Lady Ace Boogie hip hop showcase, The Crane Wives in Rockford, and the final Tuesday Evening Music Club concert of the summer.
Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery
The West Michigan week in live music ended Sunday with another sold-out O.A.R. show at Meijer Gardens, but there were local showcases, a Doors tribute and more, from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo. Browse the images at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Relocating to Grand Rapids from Traverse City, James’ band plays Founders on Saturday and he previewed new tunes on the radio show, which also debuted tracks by several Michigan artists. Check out the in-studio video and listen to the radio show podcast.
The Michigan alt-rock heroes and California kids brought nostalgic ’90s magic and more to Meijer Gardens for a fan-pleasing, sold-out show on Sunday. The review and photo gallery, exclusively at Local Spins.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Mid-August also brings Girls Rock! GR, Ladyfest at the Lakeshore, The Frog King, Sleep Waker, FINKEL, The Ghost of Paul Revere, Lokella, The Go Rounds and more to West Michigan stages. Plus, see how you can win tickets to see Sleep Waker and Lokella.
Concert reviews · Photos · Videos
Sugarland is back, unfurling its return to the stage for Grand Rapids fans with help from Michigan’s Frankie Ballard. But there was plenty more on the musical docket across West Michigan this week, and all highlighted in Local Spins images. Plus check out a video of That Beatles Thing.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The roots rock jam band keeps adding to its sound, something displayed during this week’s radio show, which also boasted new tracks by Elizabeth Landry, Brutes, The Hacky Turtles and Boy From School. Check out the in-studio video, podcast and story at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
A solid first-day crowd at the music festival in southern Kent County reveled in impressive sets by May Erlewine, Hyryder, Mungion, Olivia & the Aquatic Troupe and more while reveling in a groovy new second stage. Check out the story, photos and video in this Local Spins exclusive.
Touring behind his latest album, “American Utopia,” the ever-fetching David Byrne brought a just-as-fetching cast of musicians to DeVos Performance Hall on Wednesday for a theatrical, one-of-a-kind evening. Check out the epic review by Troy Reimink with photos by Anthony Norkus.
Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows
With new stages, enhancements and a robust lineup, the three-day ‘granddaddy’ festival on a cattle farm in southern Kent County this weekend shapes up as the best yet. Get the preview, full weekend schedule and forecast, plus a festival playlist at Local Spins.
The August Local Spins segment gazed northward, showcasing three Northwest Michigan artists aiming to make a splash with their new albums. Listen to the “Stateside” podcast and new songs by Davis, Allen and Brotha James.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Vince Gill and Lindsey Stirling get things started in a week that also features After Funk, I Set My Friends on Fire, Major Murphy, That Beatles Thing, The Harmaleighs and Peter Asher, plus Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ and much more. Plus, check out this week’s Under-the-Radar Picks and see how you can win tickets to see I Set My Friends on Fire.
West Michigan poured out another full-bodied flask of live music to get August rolling and Local Spins was there to capture some of the action in photos. Check out all of the photo galleries and show recaps at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Videos
Inspired by Lake Michigan, the Grand Rapids-area band brought its summery vibe to this week’s radio show, which also aired new tracks by Brotha James, Political Lizard, Joshua Davis, The Quirk and Hope Waidley. Read the back story about this emerging West Michigan band, watch a video of their in-studio performance, listen to the full radio show podcast.
The Grand Rapids indie-rock/pop band has attracted attention local and nationally. Check out the full chart for July which boasts a whole new roster of releases and sample music from the Top 5 artists.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals
An odd, abrupt finish by Matt Berninger and The National wrapped up the spirited, eclectic Detroit festival in “an iconic place.” Check out Local Spins’ review and photo gallery of a second day that featured St. Vincent, Daniel Caesar, Portugal. The Man and Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival makes waves on the lakeshore, Ribfest heats up Kalamazoo, Joywave washes over GR, SuperPartyWonderDay closes the week out. Check out all of this week’s West Michigan concert selections and Under-the-Radar Picks. Plus, win tickets to see Save Face or Flynt Flossy.
Concert reviews · Photos · Weekend Photo Gallery
The hip hop legend brought N.W.A., Ice-T, Tha Dogg Pound and more to Van Andel Arena during a busy week of tour stops and local shows in front of enthused West Michigan audiences. Concerts included Rayland Baxter, Erasure, The Beach Boys and Jake Kershaw & Melophobix in a special Walk the Beat event. The Ice Cube review and five photo galleries exclusively at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos
The first day of the music festival in Detroit’s West Riverfront Park boasted summer sun, thousands of attendees and a diverse mix of acts, closing with the enigmatic and powerful Bon Iver. Check out the Day 1 recap, photos and video at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The multi-instrumentalist touring behind a new prog-pop album, “Deviant Motions” brought his impressive musicianship to the radio show, which also showcased tunes by a host of regional artists. Read the story, listen to the full radio podcast which also features new regional music.
Live at River City · Photos · Videos
The latest live-streamed performance at River City oozed artful, original blues-edged music from the Grand Rapids band which is getting ready to release its next studio album later this year. Watch the video of Conrad Shock + The Noise’s in-studio session and check out the photos at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · RSVP Music Chat
This edition of the RSVP Music Chat spotlights one of Michigan’s most respected collaborative musicians, Seth Bernard, who also has taken a strong stand on protecting Michigan’s water resources. Why other musicians should join him. Listen to the latest and wholly intriguing podcast.
Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows
Dispatch, L7 and Frank Turner launch a week that boasts local faves, Farm Block Fest showcases and tour stops by Between the Buried & Me, Against Me!, Blue Oyster Cult and many more. And win tickets to this week’s Farm Block showcases.
Summer Concerts · Upcoming shows · Videos
Although Grand Haven’s multi-venue Walk the Beat fest won’t fire up this August, Saturday’s ‘Keep the Beat Alive’ concert will rock the city with popular acts from past events, including Jake Kershaw, Melophobix, Cosmic Knot and Dave Palmer. See the full schedule at Local Spins.
