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Michigan’s biggest music festival announced its “initial” lineup for the June festival in Rothbury, with Sara Landry, Disclosure, Fisher, Liquid Stranger and more set to light up the Forest. Local Spins’ Looking for the Perfect Beat columnist Todd Ernst provides his take on the 2025 roster of electronic music performers.
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The Grand Rapids band making its final appearance of 2024 on Dec. 11 at SpeakEZ Lounge has big plans for next year and will give fans attending this week’s show a sneak peek into its new songs. Learn more about PHABIES and watch its music video at Local Spins.
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This week’s special Thanksgiving weekend edition of Local Spins on WYCE lays out a banquet of tracks by Michigan artists. Plus, we celebrate the holiday with special performances by three Michigan stars.
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The Nashville-based singer-songwriter who launched his career in the Grand Rapids area has a new studio EP and plays SpeakEZ Lounge on Wednesday with tunesmith Jessica Pounds. Get his back story and listen to music by Kalish and Pounds.
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Local Spins recaps the final chapter in State Theatre’s legacy, the inaugural ‘Sounds Like Michigan’ concert, Neil Francis, Sunsquabi, Wreckno and more from across the region. Check out the reviews, images and a video.
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Local Spins spotlights the West Michigan bassist and singer, as well as debuting tracks by Third Coast Swing, Hannah Laine, Squatch, Hannah Rae, Nathan Kalish and more. Learn more about Asamu Johnson, his new album and his amazing back story, and listen to this week’s radio show.
Saturday’s upcoming benefit at Wealthy Theatre for the nonprofit Michigan Music Alliance boasts intra-state stars Frontier Ruckus, American Hotel System, Ari B and Cabildo. The lowdown, performance schedule and videos at Local Spins.
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The celebrated Chicago brass ensemble that blends funk, jazz, hip hop and soul into its lively approach plays Grand Rapids’ Midtown tonight. The Local Spins interview.
Today is the Veterans Day holiday, so we’re unfurling some classic tracks that commemorate those in the military and the sacrifices they’ve made, as well as anthems for peace in the face of endless global conflicts. Listen to the songs, watch the videos.
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The celebrated country band delivered a set filled with hits and covers Saturday at Van Andel Arena, while Michigan musicians, artists and photographers strutted their stuff at GIG’s inaugural event. Check out the recaps and images at Local Spins.
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Set to perform Tuesday at St. Cecilia Music Center, the acclaimed Tennessee Americana artist talks with Local Spins about her most recent inspirations and her musical upbringing.
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The emerging Michigan band chats about its evolving sound and latest release ahead of a Nov. 8 show at GIG: The Art of Michigan Music in Jackson. Learn more about the band and watch their videos at Local Spins.
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The bluegrass guitarist’s fans traveled from across the country to catch a wild 2023 Grand Rapids concert that folks are still talking about. This year’s Halloween spectacle was epic, too. Check out a video clip from this year’s concert affair and listen to the 2023 Local Spins on WYCE radio show featuring interviews with diehard fans and more.
Today’s mammoth and grueling Iceman Cometh Challenge bike race in Traverse City boasts riders from Team Local Spins. We have a bike- and race-hued playlist to send them on their way.
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Local Spins spotlights the Grand Rapids-based band of “aliens” with a new album on tap while also debuting tracks by Phabies, Empress Eyes, Pablo Eskobear, Tommy Schichtel, Don Julin, Radio Vision and more. Learn more about The Cosmoknights and their upcoming album-release, plus listen to the Local Spins on WYCE radio podcast.
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The Grand Rapids band releasing ‘Pollinator’ next week talks about its new project for Local Spins, which also debuted fresh tracks by The War and Treaty, Spencer LaJoye, Crystal Trench, Melanie Pierce, The Crane Wives, Patty PerShayla, Joel Mabus, Hunter Noll Bell & more.
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Major Murphy plays its first Grand Rapids show in nearly a year tonight at SpeakEZ Lounge after releasing a new studio album this summer. Get the show details and roster of special guests, along with a Local Spins Rewind summer interview and podcast.
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The Chicago quartet returns to Michigan for bluesy, jazzy, rollicking shows led by piano-pounder Johnny Iguana and dynamic singer Rachel Williams. The Local Spins interview, with videos and ticket links.
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After more than two decades, the Michigan music festival hosted by Seth Bernard outside Lake City staged its last hurrah, with dozens of performances on multiple stages — creating more lifelong memories. The recap, photos and video at Local Spins
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The opening night of the seven-day festival featured five eclectic singer-songwriters performing varied tunes in an intimate setting. The recap, photos, video highlights and more at Local Spins, along with the performance schedule for the rest of the week.
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The 51st edition of the folk and roots music festival rolled out north of Grand Rapids last weekend with a plethora of national and local stars. The recap, photos, video at Local Spins.
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With the 2024 NFL season kicking off for Detroit tonight, Ryn Scott, aka West Catholic High School alum Ryan Scott, has released a rollicking tribute to the boys in silver and Honolulu blue. Listen to the track and watch the video at Local Spins.
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The Americana singer-songwriter — another ‘Emerging Artist to Watch’ — chats about his new EP, ‘Poison Ivy,’ for Local Spins ahead of this week’s release shows in Eagle and Dimondale. The Artist Spotlight feature and video.
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It was an August night to embrace rock of different stripes, with alt-rock’s Dogstar at GLC Live at 20 Monroe and Americana/rock’s Roosevelt Diggs in Rockford. The photo recaps and videos at Local Spins.
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The electronic music fest at Grand Rapids Belknap Park drew an even bigger crowd for Day 2 on Saturday, with other shows across West Michigan also attracting lively fans. The photo recaps at Local Spins.
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With non-stop electronic music revelry on two stages plus a silent disco, Breakaway 2024 amped things up with the likes of Bob Moses, Louis the Child, Slander and much more. The recap, photos, video at Local Spins.
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The final edition of northern Michigan’s Hoxeyville Music Festival unfolded over the weekend without several expected headliners but with plenty of nostalgic memories, regional acts and esprit de corps. The images, recap and some video highlights at Local Spins.
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Hundreds upon hundreds of fans “walked the beat” to view performances by 56 Michigan bands on Saturday, with the city closing down a major street to give it a “true festival” atmosphere. The recap, photos and video at Local Spins.
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Playing Hoxeyville Music Festival today, the Americana/bluegrass star is crisscrossing the U.S. behind her latest album. The Artist Spotlight interview and Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast featuring her music and new tracks from a bevy of other Michigan artists.
The legendary jam band’s two straight jubilant nights at Van Andel Arena featured a guest appearance by the Michigan-bred bluegrass phenom, stellar lights and memorable jams. Billy Strings himself called it “magic.” Revisit Tuesday’s show in words, photos and video and view set lists from both nights at Local Spins along with comments from Billy about his guest spots.
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The 2024 edition of the festival heats up Heritage Landing starting Wednesday, with stars such as Zach Williams, Matthew West, We Are Messengers and Tenth Avenue North. The preview and schedule at Local Spins.
The musical celebration on Shagbark Farm in Alaska, Mich., uncorked funk, Americana, Celtic and reggae strains amid sultry weather on opening day. The recap, photos, video and radio show podcast.
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Boasting a rich and enduring legacy, the groundbreaking rock band plays Beechwood Church on Sunday. The Local Spins interview with lead singer John Schlitt.
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In less than three weeks, the bluegrass guitar phenom’s live album has racked up more than 1.1 million listens on Spotify and soared to No. 1 on the Bluegrass Chart. Check out the review, listen to tracks from this popular release by the Michigan-bred superstar.
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Festivalgoers basked in Saturday’s sunny weather as the second-year event delivered impassioned sets from seven acts, including Hannah Wicklund, who created a real buzz with her performance. Check out Local Spins’ review of the festival, along with photos and video highlights.
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The War and Treaty, The Accidentals, Hannah Wicklund, The Rebel Eves and more are on the Saturday docket, with In the Valley Below playing a pre-party. All the details at Local Spins.
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The Grand Rapids rock band hosts a record-release show Thursday at The Pyramid Scheme. The Local Spins interview with frontman Sean Stynes, plus listen to one of their new tracks.
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With Bass playing the huge Faster Horses fest Saturday, we caught up with the country singer who has a busy year ahead. Learn more about Bass and listen to this week’s Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuts tracks by other Michigan artists.
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The rootsy and acclaimed New York band launches Listening Lawn in Grand Rapids tonight before gracing the main stage at northern Michigan’s Blissfest on Saturday. The Local Spins interview with Chris Wood and details about the band’s upcoming shows.
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A day of rain kept some ticketholders away, but Tuttle’s band and Old Crow Medicine Show brought bluegrass-, gospel- and country-hued sunshine to Meijer Gardens on Wednesday. Review, photos, video.[…]
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The third-year music festival unfolding Tuesday-Sunday at Smiling Acres in Trufant boasts performances by a wide array of artists, from Alisabeth Von Presley to The Rebel Eves. The Local Spins preview.
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The first-day salvo at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury boasted massive crowds and memorable sets from The Disco Biscuits, Lettuce, Everything Always and more. The photo galleries, video highlights and the Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast spotlighting festival artists from Michigan.
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In many ways, it really was the “Start of Summer” as Rockford proclaimed (a few days early) what with national tour stops and local favorites. The recaps, photos, video at Local Spins.
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The rock band brings its tour to Michigan Saturday. Frontman Ben Bridwell took time for an in-depth chat with writer Enrique Olmos about the band, touring and making the transition years ago from pizza delivery guy to musician.
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Traverse City’s The Alluvion will host Levy and his band for a Friday concert. The Local Spins interview with the trailblazing harmonica player along with a video of a live performance.
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The legendary horn band brings its tour to Meijer Gardens on Wednesday. The Local Spins interview with bandleader Emilio Castillo, who’s led the group for more than 50 years.
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The picture-perfect night for the return of a Michigan favorite boasted an appearance by the superstar bluegrass guitarist from Ionia County who kept the enthusiastic sold-out crowd on its feet. The Local Spins review, photo gallery and video highlights.
The season-starting version of Hoxeyville unfurls for the first time this weekend, with Infamous Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon and regional favorites Luke Winslow-King, Sweet Water Warblers & more. Get the preview, schedule and videos at Local Spins.
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Trufant’s Smiling Acres is hosting this year’s Bus Benefit with more than a dozen Michigan artists performing over the Memorial Day weekend. The first-day recap at Local Spins.
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The all-female trio featuring musicians and songwriters from different regional projects — Olivia Vargas, Marley Kaye and Audrey Pearson — play The Stray. The back story at Local Spins.
