John Sinkevics
Editor and Music Writer at Local Spins
John Sinkevics covers the West Michigan music scene in stories, photos & reviews, at http://t.co/Pgj1o2ohVm.
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4 weeks ago |
localspins.com | John Sinkevics
SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, SET LISTSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneFor those uninitiated in the bluegrass universe of Billy Strings, his stratospheric success in a genre once relegated to a cubbyhole of Appalachian music and backporch pickin’ seems incongruous, especially considering the pervasiveness of pop music, mainstream country and rap.
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4 weeks ago |
localspins.com | John Sinkevics
Features · Local Spins on WYCE · Photos · Podcasts · Upcoming shows · Videos SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS, MICHIGAN MUSIC SHOWCASE RADIO PODCAST Support our coverage of West Michigan's music scene Billy Strings has sparked more than just awe for his finger-picking guitar prowess and trailblazing bluegrass pageantry. His giving and humble personality, multi-genre-embracing approach, distinctive looks and never-ebbing fondness for his hometown, home state and ultra-devoted fan base has spawned a...
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1 month ago |
ottawanewsnetwork.org | John Sinkevics
Seeded in church music and gospel-fueled environs, Cold Leather Seats’ evolution as a band has clinched them a unique berth amid West Michigan’s music scene. “We like to call our music gospel-Americana. I would describe it as elements Americana, country, folk and rock all blended together through the lens of Christian storytelling,” said guitarist, singer and frontman Alex Svoboda, of Grand Haven.
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1 month ago |
ottawanewsnetwork.org | John Sinkevics
Patrons and employees alike say there’s absolutely nothing like Silva — a restaurant and “dinnertainment” destination that opened in Grand Rapids earlier this year with a recreation room, indoor bocce ball courts and roaming, circus-like entertainers. Now, that unusual and spacious new hot spot at 975 Ottawa Ave. NW is about to uncork even more grandiose experiences with the debut of a 1,500-capacity music and entertainment venue next door.
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1 month ago |
localspins.com | John Sinkevics
SCROLL DOWN FOR RADIO SHOW PODCAST, VIDEOSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneSeeded in church music and gospel-fueled environs, Cold Leather Seats’ evolution as a band has clinched them a unique berth amid West Michigan’s music scene. “We like to call our music gospel-Americana. I would describe it as elements Americana, country, folk and rock all blended together through the lens of Christian storytelling,” said guitarist, singer and frontman Alex Svoboda, of Grand Haven.
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Lindsey Stirling flies high in flashy, festive spectacle at Van Andel Arena https://t.co/sMM95bzgtg @LindseyStirling @VanAndelArena #localspins
One-time Grand Rapidian Maynard James Keenan led Puscifer through a wild theatrical spectacle at DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday. The review, photos at Local Spins: https://t.co/4uFY1nxyhi @puscifer @DeVosPerfHall #localspins #puscifer #maynardjameskeenan
Puscifer probes depths of vaudevillian, sci-fi, electro-rock, multimedia spectacles in GR show. The review and photos at Local Spins: https://t.co/H29IFJ2f2X @puscifer @DeVosPerfHall #localspins https://t.co/G2Zkrr5HbY
Open-mics are such a critical part of West Michigan's music scene. Local Spins today looks at the current state of open-mics with the revival of some popular events in the wake of COVID. https://t.co/pZoLDMqhOf @foundersbrewing @TheParkTheatre #localspins @TheMidtownGR
The revival of W. Michigan’s open-mic meccas: Founders, Park Theatre, Midtown and more. Get the lowdown and a listing of open-mic nights at Local Spins: https://t.co/Ir5EwDCBsN #localspins @foundersbrewing @theparktheatre @bootstrapboys https://t.co/y1ZMAZDTYa