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‘Peace, love and harmony’: Ladysmith Black Mambazo lifts spirits of Grand Rapids fans
In the first of two nights at Grand Rapids’ Listening Room, the much-heralded South African male vocal group delivered engaging vocals and a stage presence to match. The review and photo gallery at Local Spins.
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Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival 2020: ‘Very cool’ community event reveling in Michigan music
The 15th annual edition of the Fretboard Festival brought a couple thousand people to Kalamazoo Valley Museum on Saturday for performances by 19 regional artists, plus workshops and instrument vendors. The recap, photo gallery and video highlights, exclusively at Local Spins.
Concert reviews · Weekend Photo Gallery
The Crane Wives, Billy Strings, Five Strand Fusion energize sold-out crowds
This week’s concert recap focuses on three shows in particular that celebrated the talents — new as well as experienced — of West Michigan artists. But there are images of Raul Midon, Fatoumata Diawara, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Dave Bruzza and more, too.
Artist Spotlights · Local Spins on WYCE · Podcasts · Videos
Harper & Midwest Kind ready to ‘Rise Up’ with rootsy, uplifting new album
Based in Grass Lake, Mich., the Australian native and his band fired up Local Spins on WYCE, which also debuted tracks by The War & Treaty, Nicholas James Thomasma, Slumlord Radio, ttypes, Biiko, James Lewis, Drinking Mercury and more. Learn more about Harper, watch the in-studio video and listen to this week’s radio show podcast at Local Spins.
Winter Wheat fest returns Saturday as real ‘steal for West Michigan music lovers’
The Wheatland Music Organization’s 11th annual soiree will pack Grand Rapids’ Intersection this weekend with performances by more than a dozen roots music and folk artists on two stages. Details, schedule at Local Spins.
Breaking music news · Summer Concerts · Summer Festivals
GRandJazzFest takes hiatus for 2020; work on Rosa Parks Circle forces other events to move
The popular downtown jazz festival will be replaced by a concert series next year. Some Grand Rapids celebrations — including the Asian-Pacific Festival and Polish Festival — will move to Calder Plaza due to scheduled renovations at Rosa Parks Circle. The story at Local Spins.
‘Let my people dance’: The Mavericks, Los Lobos bring Tex-Mex flair to Meijer Gardens
With decades of robust music under their belts, the two iconic bands brought a dance party to the amphitheater on a blessedly perfect summer night. The review and photo gallery, exclusively at Local Spins.
Artist Spotlights · Upcoming shows · Videos
The Mavericks still clicking after 30 years of rock, country and Tejano thrills
With the iconic band bringing its anniversary tour to Meijer Gardens this week, West Michigan musician and Local Spins writer Jack Leaver chatted with drummer Paul Deakin about The Mavericks’ illustrious career. The interview and videos at Local Spins.
Gipsy Kings bring wild and memorable dance party to Meijer Gardens
The weekend-ending soiree featured the amphitheater debut of the legendary French ensemble which had hundreds fans gyrating in front of the stage. The review and photo gallery, exclusively at Local Spins.
Concert announcements · Summer Festivals
Cowpie Music Festival ups ante with Cabildo, Fauxgrass, Gasoline Gypsies, “Woodstock” vibe
The August festival in southern Kent County has added 10 acts to the three-day lineup, with many performing Woodstock-inspired sets. And several Michigan bands are still competing for a slot at Cowpie, with Round 3 taking place Saturday at Arcadia Brewing in Kalamazoo.
Greensky Bluegrass picks its way to top of Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart
The Kalamazoo-bred, progressive bluegrass powerhouse shot straight to No. 1 at WYCE with its new studio album, and some familiar faces round out the January chart of most-played releases. Check out the chart and listen to tracks from all the featured artists, plus see what new local albums have been added to the radio station’s library.
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