Tagged: rock

Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery

Dashboard Confessional gets nostalgic, plus Wild Child, Starkbierfest and more: Week-in-Review Photo Galleries

  • April 8, 2018

This week’s live music recap showcases concerts at 20 Monroe Live, The Intersection’s Elevation, The Pyramid Scheme, Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Cafe, SpeakEZ Lounge and the third annual Starkbierfest at Cedar Springs Brewing. Ogle all the images, including shots from performances by Reggie & The Full Effect, Delilah DeWylde, Lipstick Jodi, Tambourina, Fauxgrass, Cardboard Highway, The Mushmen and more.

Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos

KJ & the Good Time Family Band’s soul- and rock-fueled funk that ‘makes people want to move’

  • April 7, 2018

The Grand Rapids band, which plays Wealthy Theatre on Wednesday, powered up its dance-happy music for Local Spins on WYCE, which also premiered new tracks by Lady Ace Boogie, Lazy Genius, Angela Josephine, Shawn Butzin, Silverstiles, ESME and more. Watch the in-studio video, listen to the podcast, read the Artist Spotlight feature.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

The Big List (Feb. 19-25): Blake Shelton, A Day to Remember, Chase Rice, Jeezy, Bela Fleck, G Herbo, Galactic, UV Hippo, PVRIS

  • February 19, 2018

The week also boasts CD-releases by Suzies and John Proulx, Grand Rapids Symphony’s “Symphony With Soul” and shows by Frontier Ruckus, Gregory Porter, Last Gasp Collective, Murder Party, El Brandino and Jesse Ray, plus West Michigan’s first-ever tribute to Steve Earle. And win tickets to see Galactic or PVRIS.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

The Big List (Feb. 12-18): Pop Evil, Talib Kweli, Here Come the Mummies, Marillion, Ballroom Thieves, Valerie June, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

  • February 12, 2018

Valentine’s Day brings Kathy Lamar’s “Sade/Love Songs” to SpeakEZ Lounge, with the week also featuring Brockhampton, Cabildo, Kofi Baker, Twin Flame, Badfish and more. Plus, see how you can win Pop Evil tickets as part of our weekly giveaway. And plan ahead with our exclusive “On the Horizon” list.

Features · Podcasts

Local Spins on Michigan Radio: Regional stars breaking out nationally, plus three emerging buzzed-about acts with new releases

  • January 3, 2018

Local Spins’ first segment of 2018 on the statewide radio show spotlighted Borns, Greta Van Fleet, The Accidentals, Billy Strings, The War & Treaty and Jake Kershaw, plus new releases from Grand Rapids’ Hannah Rose & The GravesTones, hi-ker and Cassidy Bisher. Listen to this week’s podcast and learn more about these rising acts.

Big List Concert Guide · Upcoming shows

The Big List (Jan. 2-7): Luke Winslow King, The Howlers and Shane Tripp, Jocelyn and Chris Arndt, Tyler Hilton, plus tributes to Elvis Presley, Tom Petty, GNR

  • January 2, 2018

It’s a triumphant start to 2018: Local acts rule The Big List, with The Hacky Turtles, Hey Marco!, Dave Palmer, Bruce Matthews and a bunch of “Under-the-Radar” gems, plus the Winter Jam tour stopping at Van Andel Arena and a Boy Band revue at 20 Monroe Live. And see how you can win tickets to the Elvis tribute and Harper & Midwest Kind at the Tip Top Deluxe.

Artist Spotlights · Videos

Greta Van Fleet: Rock ‘n’ roll heroes aim to ‘change the world for the better’ after year of explosive success

  • December 28, 2017

In a Local Spins interview, the modern-day rock stars talk about life on the road, their classic influences and a year of sold-out shows stretching across the country. Get the back the story behind this young, international phenomenon and watch new Greta Van Fleet videos leading up to their big show at The Intersection on Saturday night.

Album reviews · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Best Music of 2017: The Critics’ Picks from Local Spins

  • December 24, 2017

Kendrick Lamar, Billy Strings, The National, Perfume Genius, Jaco Pastorius, The Accidentals, The Turnips, Organissimo, May Erlewine, LCD Soundsystem and more earned high marks from Local Spins writers. See who else made the grade in 2017 and listen to samples of music from dozens of releases that turned critics’ heads. Plus, see which concerts stood out this past year.

Features · Top 10 Lists · Videos

No. 1 Local Spins Story of the Year: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith wows fans by sitting in with three different bands in Grand Rapids

  • December 3, 2017

The ‘Top 10 Rewind’ series wraps up with Local Spins’ top story of 2017: the fun June night when drummer Chad Smith made the rounds on stage at the three Grand Rapids venues, some 24 hours before the Chili Peppers’ sold-out show at Van Andel Arena. Relive the evening in this story and videos from Local Spins.

Artist Spotlights · Concert reviews · Photos · Top 10 Lists · Videos

Local Spins’ No. 3 Story of the Year: Greta Van Fleet proves future of rock is in good hands

  • November 30, 2017

The ‘Local Spins Rewind’ series continues with another one of the most-read Local Spins stories of 2017: A look at a young band from Frankenmuth that’s become Michigan’s hottest hard rock export. Revisit the concert review, photo gallery and video from September’s sold-out Grand Rapids show, and see what national media outlets are saying about this buzz band. Greta Van Fleet plays another sold-out show at The Intersection in late December.

Top 10 Lists · Videos

Local Spins Top 10 Rewind: Record Store Day leads police to shut down one Grand Rapids celebration

  • November 29, 2017

Local Spins’ recap of the Top 10 stories of 2017 takes a look back at Record Store Day 2017. The No. 4 story on the list notes that no arrests were made, but Dodds’ Record Store Day celebration was cut off by authorities mid-stream. Still, most of the day across West Michigan shaped up as a vinyl lover’s dream. Check out the photo gallery and video from an unusual day.

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