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The Local Spins Top 2023 Stories Countdown: Electric Forest’s opening salvo at No. 20

December 9, 2023

Local Spins today kicks off its countdown of the Top 20 stories of the year, starting with our coverage of Electric Forest’s opening day. The theme? ‘Nobody cares what you do here.’ Indeed, an anything-goes attitude returned to Rothbury with wildly garbed attendees and bass-heavy romps. The recap, photos and video from an iconic Michigan celebration.

Concert announcements · Summer Festivals

Electric Forest twist on 2024: Pretty Lights, Nelly Furtado, Umphrey’s McGee, Excision

December 5, 2023

Many fans are celebrating the lineup for the Michigan music festival taking place June 20-23 in Rothbury, with everything from Ludacris to Subtronics to Disco Biscuits to Black Tiger Sex Machine to Dumpstaphunk on the bill.

Announcements · Breaking music news · Photos · Special Offers

2024 Local Spins Calendars: Michigan bands in dazzling concert photos, music festival dates

November 18, 2023

They’ve arrived — just in time for holiday shopping and for music lovers to embrace Michigan bands while tracking 2024 music festival dates. Get the lowdown and order info on the most eye-catching Local Spins Calendars yet.

Festivals · Photos

‘A magical year & ultimate music festival vibe’: Kalamazoo Sounds of the Zoo’s perfect ending

October 2, 2023

Blessed with summer-like weather, Kalamazoo’s seven-day Sounds of the Zoo festival closed out the weekend with a refreshing salvo of diverse music. The recap and photo galleries at Local Spins.

Festivals · Playlists · Upcoming shows

Confluence Fest 2023 poised to showcase innovation in music, technology, gaming, art

September 19, 2023

Aiming to educate and entertain, the two-day festival at Grand Rapids’ Rosa Parks Circle will feature a keynote address by acclaimed music industry expert Ari Herstand, plus live music, a robotics expo, gaming competition and much more. Get details, the full schedule and a playlist at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos

Earthwork Harvest Gathering Revisited: A weekend of healing music, inspiring sets

September 19, 2023

Last weekend’s festival on Earthwork Farm outside Lake City boasted more than 90 performances by Michigan artists. Local Spins has the recap, photos and a video.

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

Sugarhill Gang and Eastown Streetfair top huge West Michigan week of live music (Photos)

September 17, 2023

From an appearance by a legendary hip-hop act to massive crowds at Eastown Streetfair to captivating performances in Lowell, Muskegon and Kalamazoo, it was a hyper-active mid-September week. Photos, videos at Local Spins.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

September Music Mania: Eastown Streetfair, FallFest, Backyard Bash, Hal Beveridge Fest

September 14, 2023

Beyond ArtPrize there are tons of music festivals and celebrations firing up the final weekend of summer across West Michigan, including Saturday’s Ballpark Jam. Get the lowdown on several of them, with schedules, ticket links and more at Local Spins.

Playlists · Summer Festivals

GR African American Art & Music Festival toasting 50 years of hip hop and more

September 13, 2023

Local Spins previews this weekend’s festival on Rosa Parks Circle that will feature the pioneering hip hop group Sugarhill Gang, local faves Avalon Cutts-Jones, Lady Ace Boogie and more. Get the schedule, a playlist and other details.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Michigan Irish Music Festival: Preview, schedule for the six-stage Celtic celebration

September 12, 2023

Unfolding at Muskegon’s Heritage Landing, this upcoming weekend’s festival promotes Irish culture and heritage with more than 30 acts performing along with dancers, food and more. All you need to know at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals

Place of healing, musical gems & memorable stories: Wheatland Music Festival revisited

September 11, 2023

Last weekend’s performance-packed 50th anniversary celebration of Wheatland offered attendees national and regional acts, camaraderie, great weather and more. The recap in words and photos at Local Spins. Plus, browse photos from other September concerts in West Michigan.

Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Earthwork Harvest Gathering 2023 set for reunion charm, 90-plus performances

September 10, 2023

Local Spins previews what has become one of the Michigan music scene’s favorite late-season festivals. Get details, daily schedules, a playlist and more for this mid-September celebration.

Features

Best Concerts, Festivals of Summer 23? Local Spins readers say Billy Strings, Hoxeyville

September 9, 2023

It’s time for readers to speak out when it comes to their favorite concert and festival experiences of the past summer — and some of their comments show just how memorable those experiences were.

Playlists · Summer Festivals

Wheatland poised to toast half-century of ‘great traditional and contemporary’ music

September 6, 2023

Boasting a new Wheatland app for attendees, the much-beloved festival returns to Remus on Friday, with a wide-ranging lineup of national and regional stars. The Local Spins preview.

Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Traverse City’s All Call Festival aims to uncork Michigan-made musical melange

August 31, 2023

Local Spins previews the eclectic one-day music festival presented for the second year by Little Fleet over Labor Day weekend. The schedule, ticket links, playlist and more.

Looking for the Perfect Beat · Summer Festivals · Uncategorized · Upcoming shows

ARC 2023 set for massive Labor Day weekend celebration of electronic music in Chicago

August 30, 2023

Local Spins’ Looking for the Perfect Beat columnist Todd Ernst previews the 3rd annual festival being held in the birthplace of house music with Eric Prydz, John Summit, Nina Kraviz, Tale of Us & more. Get the complete lowdown on this Chicago spectacle, with must-see picks, travel advice and more.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Detroit Jazz Festival, Arts Beats & Eats: The Local Spins previews, schedules

August 29, 2023

Well worth the trip to Michigan’s East Side, two big music festivals unfold over Labor Day weekend, with some giants of jazz in the Motor City and 200-plus diverse acts in Royal Oak. Info and schedules at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos

Hastings’ Fair Ground Festival revels under sunny skies, upbeat sets (+ a Holler Fest recap)

August 28, 2023

The Accidentals, The Crane Wives, Ruthie Foster, Joseph and more electrified 700-plus attendees at the inaugural event on Sunday. Get the recap, photo gallery and video, along with images from the weekend’s Holler Fest in Jackson County.

Concert reviews · Summer Festivals · Weekend Photo Gallery

Late Summer Blast: Alter Bridge, Return to the River, Polish Fest, The Beths, Full Cord (Recap)

August 27, 2023

From The Baseball Project super-group to a battle of up-and-coming bands, the post-storm weekend of wondrous weather unfurled rock, bluegrass, hip hop, soul and polkas for big West Michigan audiences. Local Spins was there to capture it in photos and video.

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Polka Power: The ‘rocking’ family legacy of Gerry Kaminski’s Polka Network

August 25, 2023

The Grand Rapids band performing at this weekend’s Dozynki Polish Harvest Festival talks about polka’s enduring draw for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuts music by several other Michigan artists, including Kitten & The Tonics, Jake Godsil and Brandon Marceal.

Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Inaugural Fair Ground Festival: Joseph, The Accidentals, The Crane Wives and more

August 24, 2023

With six female or female-led acts on the bill, Sunday’s celebration in Hastings aims to close out the summer with transfixing music. Get the preview, schedule and playlist at Local Spins.

Playlists · Summer Festivals

Southern Michigan’s Holler Fest poised to showcase nearly 90 eclectic acts

August 22, 2023

The rootsy festival unfurling Friday through Sunday on Jackson County’s Frog Holler Farm will feature Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish, Laura Rain & The Caesars and more. Get the preview at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos

Hoxeyville 2023 Revisited: Smokin’ hot music, esprit de corps & an exploding lighter

August 22, 2023

Thousands of festivalgoers romped amid Wellston’s oasis in the Manistee National Forest, cheering Marcus King, Molly Tuttle, Full Cord, Lindsay Lou, The Crane Wives and a revamped Airborne or Aquatic. Highlights, photos and video at Local Spins.

Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Porcupine Mountains Music Festival: The Local Spins preview, schedule and playlist

August 21, 2023

Taking place in the picturesque, uppermost corner of the Upper Peninsula, this year’s music festival boasts more than a dozen national touring acts. Get the lowdown at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos

Deadmau5 revs things up (during and after) Breakaway Fest, Porter Robinson impresses

August 20, 2023

With humidity rising, so did anticipation of festivalgoers for mega-stars Saturday at Grand Rapids’ Breakaway, with Deadmau5’s alter-ego unleashing a ‘chest-crushing’ techno set at The Intersection’s after-party. Check out highlights from the second day of Breakaway, along with two photo galleries and a video.

Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals

Tiesto, RL Grime spark potent, spirited Day 1 blast at Grand Rapids’ Breakaway Festival

August 19, 2023

With a mammoth crowd on hand, Friday’s opening-day volley of electronic music at Belknap Park delivered hill-rattling bass and awe-inspiring sets. The recap, photo gallery and video at Local Spins.

Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Hoxeyville Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins preview, playlist and schedule

August 15, 2023

Hoxeyville uncorks its unique musical charm in the Manistee National Forest west of Cadillac this weekend with Marcus King, Molly Tuttle & more. Get the lowdown on this much-adored gathering.

Announcements · Photos · Summer Festivals

Pocket Watch wins Grand Haven’s 2023 Walk the Beat amid sun-splashed milieu

August 13, 2023

The up-and-coming, jazz-fueled Grand Rapids band outpolled more than 50 other Michigan acts performing on Saturday while music lovers strolled outdoor venues in the lakeshore town. The story and photos.

Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Summer Festivals · Videos

August Music Festival Flurry: Lineup & Local Spins on WYCE festival performer showcase

August 11, 2023

Today’s Local Spins on WYCE podcast travels the state to showcase new music from Michigan artists performing at several August festivals. Plus, get details — and links — for nine festivals taking place this weekend, with a chance to win tickets to one of them, and watch Local Spins publisher John Sinkevics recap the August festival lineup for TV8’s EightWest.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Grand Haven’s Walk the Beat Festival 2023: ‘Growing the community through music’

August 10, 2023

Local Spins previews the unique Saturday event taking place on Grand Haven’s East Side, with 56 Michigan bands and solo acts performing while music lovers stroll from venue to venue. Get the schedule and full details.

Photos · Summer Festivals

Unity Christian Music Festival revels in community, Colton Dixon & more on Day 1

August 10, 2023

The mammoth Christian music fest at Heritage Landing in Muskegon opened with an estimated crowd of 13,000, with a full weekend of performances ahead. Get the recap, photos and a festival schedule at Local Spins.

Guest Column · Upcoming shows

Monk Matthaeus @ The Musicians’ Soundboard: Hip hop has stood the test of time

August 9, 2023

On Saturday, Monk Matthaeus co-hosts the family-friendly One Peace Hip Hop Festival at a Grand Rapids park to mark the genre’s 50th anniversary. Today, he tells his hip-hop story, in his own words and lists the Top 6 things that inspire him about the genre. Plus, get more information about the festival and the event schedule, along with details about Sunday’s breakdance battle.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Sparta Celtic Festival 2023: The Local Spins Preview and Schedule

August 9, 2023

It’s time to kick up your heels in Emerald Isle fashion. Sparta’s Rogers Park once again hosts the Sparta Celtic Festival with Steel City Rovers, Whorled and more on tap. Get the lowdown and festival schedule at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals

Shagbark Music & Arts Fest 2023 Revisited: Cozy crowds, relaxed vibe, fiery fun

August 7, 2023

The inaugural three-day festival in southern Kent County boasted everything from a fire-dancing rock spectacle to Americana charm to a laid-back, on-the-farm milieu. The recap in words and images.

Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Unity Christian Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins Preview and Schedule

August 7, 2023

First staged more than 20 years ago, this week’s festival at Muskegon’s Heritage Landing boasts appearances by Casting Crowns, We the Kingdom, For King and Country and more. Get details and a schedule at Local Spins.

Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Summer Festivals · Videos

Doing the Shagbark Shimmy: Sunshine, smiles and hot music mark festival’s opening day

August 4, 2023

Local Spins recaps Shagbark Music & Arts Festival’s Day 1 in words and images, plus features chief event organizer ‘Farmer’ John Crissman along with brand new Michigan music by Full Cord, Chirp, Daisybox, Au Gres and more as part of today’s Local Spins on WYCE podcast.

Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Inaugural Shagbark Music & Arts Festival set for fun, high-energy ‘shenanigans’

July 31, 2023

With no overlapping sets, more than a dozen Michigan acts will perform at the first-year Shagbark Music and Arts Festival taking place near Caledonia this weekend. Get the preview, schedule and a festival playlist.

Concert reviews · Summer Festivals · Weekend Photo Gallery

Wild Thyme, Tamarack & Smoke on the Water Fests + Glitch Mob, Shakey Graves: Photos

July 30, 2023

The jam-packed weekend of live music across West Michigan also featured performances by The Cornfed Girls, Charlie Millard Band, a farewell show from Pink Sky and more. Revisit the celebrations in colorful images at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos

Revisiting Beaver Island Music Festival 2023: Reveling in ‘island music’ and communal vibes

July 26, 2023

One of the Michigan music festival scene’s most unusual settings hosted a boatload of performances by regional bands ranging from Sponge to Adrian + Meredith. The Beaver Island Music Fest recap in photos and video.

Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Previewing W. Michigan’s Wild Thyme Music Festival 2023: Lowdown, schedule and playlist

July 26, 2023

For the third year, Allegan’s Fat Blossom Farm will host this cozy music festival starring regional acts. View the lineup and details, get ticket links and listen to a Top 10 playlist.

Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals

Dunesville Music Festival 2023 Revisited: Free spirits, face-melting sets, late-night jams

July 25, 2023

The 2023 edition of Dunesville unfurled outside Interlochen last weekend with a bevy of impressive regional acts and late-night drum kivas. The Local Spins recap and photo gallery.

Playlists · Summer Festivals

Tamarack Music Festival: The Local Spins preview, schedule and playlist

July 24, 2023

Billed as the ‘best tiny festival in the Mitten State,’ Tamarack rolls out more than 20 regional acts this weekend. Get the preview, playlist and schedule at Local Spins.

Concert reviews · Videos · Weekend Photo Gallery

The Verve Pipe, Love Where You Live Fest, Here Come the Mummies, Maddie & Tae: Photos

July 23, 2023

The July music train kept rolling across West Michigan this week, with a new GR music festival, national tour stops and local star fervor aplenty, from Domestic Problems to Stephen Marley to Steep Canyon Rangers — all captured in photos at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals

Faster Horses 2023: A country music festival photo stampede from Local Spins

July 19, 2023

With the likes of Luke Bryan, Shania Twain, Zac Brown Band, Dustin Lynch and Dwight Yoakam, last weekend’s Faster Horses festival in Brooklyn, Mich., was a country music party unlike any other. Browse the photo gallery at Local Spins.

Playlists · Summer Festivals

Dunesville Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins preview, playlist and lineup

July 19, 2023

Intimate yet with an impressive lineup, this festival near Interlochen will boast sets by The Go Rounds, Act Casual, Chirp and more. Get the preview, playlist and details at Local Spins.

Playlists · Summer Festivals

Beaver Island Music Festival 2023: The Local Spins preview, playlist and schedule

July 17, 2023

Sponge, Snacks & Five, Adrien + Meredith, The American Hotel System and more will heat up Beaver Island this week. Get the preview, schedule, festival playlist and more at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos

Upheaval Fest belts it out at Belknap Park on opening day of metal-mania

July 15, 2023

The hard-rocking Grand Rapids festival returned to Belknap Park on Friday, with more than a dozen bands — some of them local — turning up their amps to 11. The recap, photo galleries and Saturday schedule at Local Spins.

Photos · Summer Festivals

The Beauty of Blissfest: Molly Tuttle, The Crane Wives, Gina Chavez & more 2023 highlights

July 11, 2023

The 41st Blissfest electrified fans in northern Michigan last weekend with dozens of sets on eight stages. Browse the photo galleries and check out the festival highlights at Local Spins.

Playlists · Summer Festivals · Upcoming shows

Upheaval Festival 2023: The Local Spins Preview, Playlist and Schedule

July 10, 2023

Bring Me the Horizon, Lamb of God, Falling in Reverse, Halestorm lead the charge at this weekend’s Upheaval Fest taking place at Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park. The preview at Local Spins, with a weather forecast, ticket links, daily schedules and a festival playlist.

Concert reviews · Photos · Summer Festivals · Videos

Ludrock waves hearty goodbye with gleeful crowds, sunshine, Michigan music

July 10, 2023

Ludington’s 10th — and possibly final — two-day music festival at Waterfront Park raised money for a good cause and rocked thousands along the lakeshore. Photos, video.

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