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Guitar wiz Jake Allen: Albums That Changed My World

3 days ago | localspins.com | Ross Boissoneau

EDITOR’S NOTE: All musicians can trace their inspiration to key recordings that influenced their careers. Local Spins today showcases music that changed the world for northern Michigan’s Jake Allen. Scroll down for a Spotify playlist of his picks, including a couple of his own tracks, along with a music video of his song, “If You Fall Apart.” Allen makes his SpeakEZ Lounge debut in Grand Rapids at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Details here.
Jack White transforms GR venue into rock roadhouse

1 week ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERY, SET LISTSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneSingling out highlights in any Jack White show can be a fool’s game. Just when you think you’ve heard something you’ve never heard before, performed in brilliantly spirited fashion, the mutating, shapeshifting set list holds yet another glorious surprise.
Bus Benefit kicks off Michigan's rootsy festival flurry

1 week ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

Let’s just say the mammoth Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has experienced its share of chaos and controversy over the past week despite the allure of big names such as Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott.
Jack White, Dominic Davis revel in unpredictability

1 week ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR DOMINIC DAVIS’ ‘THREE ALBUMS THAT CHANGED MY WORLD’Support our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneSpontaneity and unpredictability have long been part of Jack White’s DNA. And because bassist, music director and childhood buddy Dominic John Davis has long been part of the Detroit-bred rocker’s musical adventure, that mercurial tendency rules his nightly ritual, too.
Papa Vegas rocks out, Record Store Day returns

1 week ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERIES, VIDEOSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneOne event drew eager throngs across the region, with music lovers embracing fresh vinyl versions of memorable classics. Another drew a sold-out crowd of enthused fans to celebrate performance of memorable classics by a much-beloved, West Michigan ‘90s band recording the special evening for a concert video.
Be authentic, build your brand- Local Spins

1 week ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

NOTE: As part of “VENDOR DAY,” admission to today’s final day (Sunday) of the 2025 Music Econ Summit features free admission, with merchandise on sale and information available from a dozen music-related enterprises — from Crack House Studios and Rap Roots Media to Local Spins, Sounds of the Zoo, Mitten Music and WYCE. It takes place at the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation, 1530 Madison Ave. SE. Details, vendor list here.
Rachel Brooke gets honest, real with raw ‘sad songs’

2 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR RADIO SHOW PODCAST, VIDEOSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneSetting aside work on two upcoming, exquisitely produced recording projects, old-school country singer Rachel Brooke found herself compelled by “a very tough” year emotionally to lay down a series of poignant, bare-bones tracks in her basement.
Meijer Gardens 2025: Dinosaur Jr., Cheap Trick, Psychedelic Furs, Chaka Khan, Vance Joy

2 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

EDITOR’S NOTE: This week’s ‘Amplified’ newsletter will be sent to email subscribers at 1 p.m. today. Scroll down for the full Meijer Gardens concert schedule and ticket prices. Support our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneWelcome to the biggest summer concert series ever at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park amphitheater.
Silver Creek Revival marks 3rd anniversary in GR

2 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR RADIO SHOW PODCAST, VIDEOWhen northern Michigan’s Silver Creek Revival hits the state tonight at SpeakEZ Lounge in Grand Rapids, the Americana and indie-folk band will officially celebrate the third anniversary of its “first real gig” — to the day. Support our coverage ofWest Michigan's music scene“After a couple hundred shows — and a few different bass players — we’re a very different band than we were,” said drummer Jack Jensen.
Papa Vegas to reunite for live concert film

2 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Support our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneOn the cusp of rock stardom in 1999, Grand Rapids’ Papa Vegas had landed a label deal with RCA Records, racked up a Top 20 single on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart (“Bombshell”) and toured the country with pals in The Verve Pipe and the Swedish band Kent.