The Bootstrap Boys' new EP, FlyLiteGemini and more

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Local Spins not only debuted new regional music and recapped 2021 highlights Friday, but guest-hosted Thursday’s “GR Live” for WYCE with Lexi Adams and Lucy Lowis. Listen to the podcasts today at Local Spins.

‘New Beginnings’ for a Vintage Band: The Bootstrap Boys at Listening Room. (Photos/Katy Batdorff)

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The Bootstrap Boys made it a winter solstice to remember.

The vintage Grand Rapids country band’s Tuesday EP-release show for “New Beginnings” proved to be a hit with fans and band members alike.

“Another wonderful show,” wrote fan Drew Bolliger. Added Jeff Ingraham: “It was a fantastic show.”

With an opening set by up-and-coming singer Jon Bassin, The Bootstrap Boys rolled out their new material for the “Winter Solstice Party” at the intimate Listening Room in downtown Grand Rapids.

Lexi Adams (Photo/Jamie Geysbeek)

“We can’t believe y’all showed up for us like that on a Tuesday in December,” the band declared on its Facebook page. “Keep spinning the EP, share your thoughts and stay tuned for what’s next.”

A track from the band’s new EP, “Broadway Blues,” also was featured during this week’s Local Spins on WYCE radio show, which also boasted fresh holiday tracks from the Christmas at Critter’s project (classic songs featuring Patty PerShayla and Chris Newberg, among others) and by Ypsilanti singer-songwriter Adam Plomaritas.

The show — which spotlights Michigan music at 11 a.m. Fridays on WYCE (88.1 FM) and online at wyce.org — also boasted the on-air debut of new music from West Michigan’s FlyLiteGemini and Saline native Katie Pederson, who recently relocated to Nashville. In addition, the show recapped highlights from regional releases over the past year, including tracks by Hollywood Makeout, Joshua Davis, May Erlewine & The Woody Goss Band, Michigander, Laura Rain & The Caesars, Michigan Rattlers, The Accidentals, Lee Heerspink and Billy Strings. Listen to the radio show podcast here. (The next Local Spins on WYCE show takes place on Jan. 7.)

PODCAST: Local Spins on WYCE (12/24/21)

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PHOTO GALLERY: The Bootstrap Boys, Jon Bassin at Listening Room
Photos by Katy Batdorff

Earlier in the week, Local Spins editor John Sinkevics also guest-hosted WYCE’s “GR Live” at Listening Room, filling in for Quinn Mathews.

The Dec. 23 show featured performances by Allegan County singer-songwriters Lexi Adams and Lucy Lowis. Listen to the “GR Live” podcast here, with a photo gallery below.

PODCAST: WYCE’s GR Live (12/23/21)