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One of the busiest live music weeks of 2026 rolled out across West Michigan to close out August — and Local Spins was there to recap the action in words and photos, from Ke$ha to Billy Strings.
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The opening salvo of the Michigan bluegrass guitarist’s inaugural festival at the Ionia County Fairgrounds was a spectacle unlike anything this small town — and Billy’s fans — had ever seen. Get the recap, browse photos and watch some video highlights at Local Spins.
The much-admired Southern rock and blues ensemble didn’t disappoint more than 10,000 fans who cheered Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and crew, as well as opener Alabama Shakes. Review, photos.
The venerated Americana/folk/pop musician, activist and humanitarian captivated fans at Acrisure Amphitheater on Sunday with a career-spanning stop on ‘The Human Tour.’ The Local Spins review and photos, with a set list from the show.
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Local Spins recaps festivals in Grand Rapids, Homer and Lansing, along with tour stops by Thomas Rhett, Theory of a Deadman, G. Love & Special Sauce in this weekend’s live music roundup.
The rock piano icon returned to the Meijer Gardens amphitheater on Sunday with his band, The Noisemakers, delivering a mix of familiar hits, deep cuts and jams. The review and photos.
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Mid-August’s flurry of concerts and festivals electrified fans of electronic music, metal, country, punk, emo, indie-folk and more, including Mat Kearney at Meijer Gardens and a gathering of punk and emo bands in Kalamazoo. View the recaps and photo galleries at Local Spins.
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Breakaway heated up Grand Rapids’ Belknap Park on Friday with sets by more than a dozen electronic music artists on two stages. The recap and photo galleries at Local Spins.
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Northern Michigan’s inaugural Hoxeyville Skies fest unfurled impressive sets amid a weekend that also saw West Michigan tour stops by Steel Wheels, Andy Frasco and The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson. Photo recaps, videos and more at Local Spins.
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The West Michigan hard rock band topped dozens of other regional acts to win Saturday’s sun-splashed event. Get the full story, video and photos at Local Spins.
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For King & Country’s impressive headlining set Thursday at Muskegon’s Heritage Landing came on the second day of the Unity Christian Music Festival. The recap and photo gallery at Local Spins.
The acclaimed folk/rock singer with an arsenal of protest songs delivered his searing messages to a sold-out Meijer Gardens audience on Monday. The review and photos at Local Spins
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Classic rock mainstays uncorked favorites at Acrisure Amphitheater the same week that featured 5 Seconds of Summer, 311, Brothers Osborne, The Reverend Horton Heat, Britain’s Josh & Jase and a host of local favorites, including the Corn Fed Girls and Payton & Annabelle. The week-in-review photo recaps at Local Spins.
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Local Spins caught a performance by the folk/Americana/rock artist in New York City, a few days ahead of his sold-out Meijer Gardens concert. Michigan fans can expect a bold musical statement from this rising star.
The two Chicago-bred bands made history on Thursday in Grand Rapids, sharing the stage on their co-headlining ‘Windy Cities Tour.’ The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
The rootsy Indiana rock band made its Meijer Gardens debut on Monday, skirting rainy weather to deliver a fan-pleasing performance along with opener harf. The review and photos.
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Jack White’s “hometown” extravaganza lived up to its billing. Plus, view photos from Tamarack Fest, The Wood Brothers, GIG: The Art of Michigan Music, Potionseller, Basic Comfort and more in Local Spins’ weekend roundup.
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Local Spins spotlights the singer-songwriter and her new songs — along with a live acoustic performance –while also featuring fresh tracks by Michigander, Seth Bernard, Rip Smidgeon, The Westrins and more. Get the back story, watch the video and browse a photo gallery at Local Spins.
The Icelandic blues rockers captured a packed amphitheater’s attention and affections with an energetic, bass-heavy set. The review and photos at Local Spins. Plus, get a link to browse photos from Wednesday tour stops in West Michigan by L.A. Guns and Babe Rainbow.
The 89-year-old blues guitarist returned to Meijer Gardens on Monday night with an opening set by his daughter, singer Carlise Guy. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
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Zac Brown Band’s Grand Rapids tour stop led the charge when it comes to concerts and festivals rolling out across West Michigan. The recaps and photo galleries at Local Spins.
Amid sultry, smoky weather, the acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter charmed Grand Rapids fans with a set melding hits with lesser-known classics. Grammy Award-winning singer Allison Russell opened the show. The review and photos at Local Spins.
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Sets by Gojira, Magnolia Park, Izzy Reign and more highlighted the opening day of the Grand Rapids festival, but Poppy (the singer) was a no show due to the conditions. The Day 1 recap, photos and video at Local Spins.
The Grammy-winning, Virginia-born singer-songwriter’s lively set arrived as another heat wave hit, though extreme temps did little to dampen an enraptured audience’s spirits. Review, photos at Local Spins.
Northern Michigan is alive with vibrant music. One much-admired festival, Blissfest, closed out on Sunday, and another, Beaver Island Music Festival, heats up Thursday. A festival recap and a festival preview at Local Spins.
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The Kalamazoo Blues Festival, John R. Miller, Duke Tumatoe, The Claudettes, Desmond Jones, Blüejay, Greg Nagy Band all shine in this week’s roundup of concert photos at Local Spins.
Friday night’s scorching concerts ranged from Mellencamp’s classic, heartland rock to Marley’s uplifting reggae at outdoor venues in Grand Rapids. The reviews and photos at Local Spins.
Tuesday saw the first of two Dave Matthews Band shows at Acrisure Amphitheater with Father John Misty playing GLC Live at 20 Monroe. The reviews, photos and set lists at Local Spins.
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The holiday weekend ended with an impressive Latvian Song & Dance Festival finale at Van Andel Arena and Jack Johnson’s tour stop at Acrisure Amphitheater. Get the recaps, videos, photos at Local Spins.
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Fourth of July fireworks weren’t limited to the skies over Michigan: Plenty of dazzling salvos took place on stages, too, covered in words, photos and videos at Local Spins — including Sister Hazel, Black Country, New Road and more.
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One of the hottest days of the year couldn’t keep thousands from celebrating the Latvian Song & Dance Festival downtown or the popular singer’s Meijer Gardens debut on Thursday. The recaps and photos at Local Spins.
Grand Rapids boasted a twin bill of high-profile concerts on a high-temperature night with The Guess Who at Acrisure Amphitheater and St. Paul & The Broken Bones at Meijer Gardens. Check out the reviews, browse the photos.
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Although the final day brought tragic and rainy notes, Electric Forest 2026 delivered plenty of outstanding performances and memory-making gems. The recap, photos and video highlights.
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Local Spins has the scoop on weekend music festival action with coverage of the opening day of Smiling Acres Music Festival in Trufant and a guest appearance by Billy Strings at the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival, with a photo gallery from Darius Rucker’s Acrisure Amphitheater debut. More concert recaps to come on Sunday.
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The opening salvo of another Electric Forest at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury was chock full of the usual electronic music mayhem while oozing that singular Forest camaraderie. Recap, photos, video.
The bands made their Meijer Gardens debut amid cloudy skies on Wednesday, delivering guitar-heavy strains to the amphitheater. The review and photos.
The globe-trotting “little orchestra” enchanted an upbeat Meijer Gardens crowd with impeccable instrumentation and vocalists who included renowned radio journalist Ari Shapiro. Review, photos.
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Days 2 and 3 of the music festival that unfolded last weekend at Circle Pines Center south of Grand Rapids had plenty of highlights. Get the recap and photos at Local Spins.
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This weekend roundup covers a lot of territory: Tash Sultana, GR Pride Festival, Spafford, Hank Mowery, Rachel Brooke — all captured in images at Local Spins.
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Summer Festivals like Buttermilk Jamboree have become annual traditions for families, friend groups and more over the years by creating a strong sense of community through music, workshops and collaborative jam sessions. Opening day, photos, video and review at Local Spins.
The multi-instrumentalist and Meijer Gardens mainstay delivered familiar favorites and a few surprises Monday to an appreciative amphitheater of fans, with Tank & The Bangas getting things started. The review and photos at Local Spins.
The stars were out Monday in Grand Rapids, with Santana and The Doobie Brothers heating up a gorgeous night at Acrisure Amphitheater for a near-capacity crowd. The review and photos at Local Spins.
The three-hour show on Friday night came amid ideal, sunny weather, with the diverse Chicago band playing more than 30 songs over two sets — from 1995’s “Box Full of Letters” to 2024’s
Annihilation.”. The review and photos at Local Spins.
The New Zealand indie-rockers made a tour stop Wednesday at The Big Room, part of an early week flurry of concerts from Paw Paw to Kalamazoo to Rockford. Browse the photo galleries.
The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter enchanted a sold-out crowd at Meijer Gardens on Monday. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
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The country star revved up Grand Rapids’ Acrisure Amphitheater on Saturday. We also sport photos from shows by Dan Rickabus, The Mekons, Kalamazoo Pride Festival and more.
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With summer-like weather settling in, national tour stops and regional stars heated up West Michigan venues to close out the month — including Jon Hayes, Saturdays at Your Place and more. Browse all of the photos at Local Spins.
Wednesday’s double-header of major Grand Rapids shows included the opening night of the Meijer Gardens season and the second big concert at Acrisure Amphitheater. Get the reviews and browse the photos exclusively at Local Spins.
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Local Spins’ Looking for the Perfect Beat columnist Todd Ernst recaps last weekend’s mammoth electronic music festival in Detroit, with photos by Michael Mastre.
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As we plunge deeper into Memorial Day weekend, Local Spins recaps festivals and concerts that gave music lovers a taste of the (warmer) summer ahead. Browse the photos from Movement, Bus Benefit and Hollypalooza, and concerts featuring Anberlin, The Incantations, Daniel Staggs, Silver Creek Revival and more.
