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Singer Macy Gray talks new music, CBD line and being present
In a Local Spins interview, Macy Gray, one of Founders Fest’s featured acts this weekend and a Grammy-winning artist, said she plans to release a video for her single, “Buddha,” in July and tour Europe, with ‘a proper U.S. tour next year.’ The story with videos at Local Spins.
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Concert reviews · Kalamazoo · Photos
Trampled By Turtles take over Bell’s Beer Garden with fast grass, haunting melodies
The rains lifted just in time for the second of two Duluth, Minn., bands to rock the sold-out beer garden. Offering up a perfectly balanced, nearly all-original setlist, TBT performed its share of classic cuts, new numbers and a rousing Pixies’ cover to close it out. Photos, videos and review at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Kalamazoo · Photos · Summer Festivals
Discovering Utopia – Kalamazoo band takes step toward 2019 Cowpie Music Festival
When all the votes were tallied after Saturday’s semifinal play-in competition, judges and fans at Arcadia Brewing Co. settled on sending Kalamazoo’s Utopian Party on their collective way down the ‘Pathway to the Pasture.’ The foursome netted a close win over Grand Rapids’ Drew Phoria and Bay City’s Barbarossa Brothers and is one step away from earning a slot at this August’s festival in Caledonia.
Concert reviews · Festivals · Photos · Summer Festivals
Hot weather and hotter picking followed by cool, stormy and soulful finish in St. Joe
Thousands flocked to St. Joe for the 7th Annual BBQ, Blues & Bluegrass Fest as Nora Jane Struthers, Che Apalache, JD McPherson and more delivered an afternoon of music at Whirlpool Centennial Park. Photos and review at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Audio · Upcoming shows
Diff & Dudley tap love for vintage, classic country on star-studded debut album
The West Michigan band fronted by Jack Leaver and Mitch Wood plays its only summer show tonight (Wednesday) at SpeakEZ Lounge, but the pair vows there will be more performances and another album to come. Read how this super-group was formed and listen to a track from the upcoming debut album.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Videos
Red Legs staying true to its mission: Original, driving, melodic and ‘organic’ alternative rock
With an EP and full-length album under its belt, the Grand Rapids band kicks off a Midwest tour with a show Thursday night at The Pyramid Scheme and “high hopes” for the future. Read the story, listen to the podcast from this week’s Local Spins Live radio interview and check out the videos.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins Live · Podcasts · Videos
Thirsty Perch Blues Band still cranking it out swimmingly for its school of fish
One of Grand Rapids’ most popular blues outfits plays a Local Spins show at SpeakEZ Lounge on Thursday night. On Wednesday, they stopped by News Talk 1340 AM WJRW. Listen to the Local Spins Live radio podcast and watch the video of their in-studio performance.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Elroy Meltzer: ‘Weird folk,’ humor and compelling indie-rock stories (Video, Local Spins on WYCE podcast)
The new Grand Rapids duo of Elroy Meltzer is readying release of its debut album and ramping up its gigging schedule for 2016. Check out the interview and performance, plus listen to tracks by a host of West Michigan artists, from Drew Nelson and Joshua Davis to Boy From School and Big Boss Blues.
Artist Spotlights · Breaking music news · Features · Videos
Vox Vidorra, Dave Hardin share Local Spin of the Year honors for riveting 2015 studio albums
Vox Vidorra’s “Promise Land” and Hardin’s “Magnolia” showcase different genres, but both boast brilliant songwriting, performances and production to top a banner year for West Michigan music. Read the story behind these recordings, then check out videos and audio samples from the award-winning albums.
Artist Spotlights · Podcasts · Upcoming shows · Videos
Rochelle & The Spoilers add twist to classic blues and ‘forget-your-troubles’ originals
The hard-driving, female-fronted Grand Rapids blues band working on its second EP is one of four regional acts playing a West Michigan Blues Society benefit on Sunday at Billy’s Lounge. Read the feature story, listen to the radio podcast and watch the video of an acoustic performance.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts
An Dro pulling out all the stops for Fountain Street Church CD-release show
The Celtic music faves discussed the ambitious new album during this week’s edition of Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted new tracks by Brotha James, Dave Hardin, Bootstrap Boys, Major Murphy and Lapdogs.
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