Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos
For our Thanksgiving week playlist, Brad Raffenaud of The Red Dock, on the lakeshore, pitches in with a roster of crazy-good bands that have played the unique West Michigan venue over the years. Check out his Top 10 and watch the videos at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
The Grand Rapids super-group showcased new songs for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by FINKEL, Myron Elkins, Melissa Dylan, Sugartone Noise Co., Troy Ceasar and more. Get the back story about Barrel Bones, watch one of the band’s music videos and listen to this week’s full radio show podcast at Local Spins.
The third spotlighted venue in the “Comeback Road” video series focuses on the daunting challenges faced by one of Grand Rapids’ most revered music hot spots. Watch the video, see how The Intersection hopes fans can help.
Breaking music news · Venue Spotlight
Amid the 2020 pandemic, two of downtown’s most popular live music hot spots are now seeking buyers. See what the asking price is and get more details at Local Spins.
Mid-November brings another review roundup of new releases by West Michigan artists covering a dizzying array of genres. Read the reviews, listen to tracks from each of the featured artists.
Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos
For this week’s playlist, Local Spins asked Park Theatre to rustle up a roster of robust tracks that spotlight regional bands who’ve graced its stage along with some gems from internationally renowned artists.
Breaking music news · Commentary · Venue Spotlight
Michigan’s new ban on indoor bar/restaurant service is only part of a gloomy, complicated outlook for live music that extends into 2021. And that leaves Local Spins “in search of a Big List.” See what experts are saying about when — and if — concerts will return to area stages.
Local Spins Rewind · Videos · Vintage Gigs
Detroit-bred Alice Cooper releases a new, Michigan-focused album, “Detroit Stories,” in February. But 48 years ago, it was a “Holland Story” that rocked and shocked the region. For Local Spins Rewind, writer Brian J. Bowe recounts the historic night that Alice did Holland.
The second installation in the ‘Comeback Road’ video series spotlights the plight of Grand Rapids’ Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill, which essentially has been closed by the pandemic since March. Watch the video to learn more about this beloved concert venue and the uphill struggle it faces.
Playlists · Top 10 Lists · Videos
Until COVID, Benton Harbor’s The Livery was a favored performance spot for many regional and national acts, reflected in the brewery’s Top 10 playlist of artists who’ve played its stage. And the venue has plans for upcoming ‘sound stage’ sessions amid the pandemic. Learn more about that and listen to the playlist at Local Spins.
It’s been a productive 2020 for many West Michigan bands debuting new music, with some of them releasing captivating videos to accompany those tracks. Check 10 of them out in this mid-October roundup, from The Accidentals to Brother Wolf to Patty PerShayla & The Mayhaps.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Frontman Alex Austin spotlighted his band’s new music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by The Accidentals, The Crane Wives, Laine Rex, The Concussions, Brother Wolf, VASE and more. Learn more about Deerfield Run, check out a video performance by the band and listen to this week’s radio show podcast at Local Spins.
