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Billy Strings charms GR with kaleidoscopic bluegrass

1 week 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.
Ionia's 'Shakedown' celebrates Billy Strings

1 week 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...
Sessanta's three-headed band monster invades GR

1 week ago | localspins.com | John Serba

SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTO GALLERY, SET LISTSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneMaynard James Keenan’s latest homecoming was a tough one: His first show in his home state of Michigan without his father, Mike Keenan, in attendance. The elder Keenan, who lived in Scottville, passed away in February, prompting a rare moment of vulnerability for one of Grand Rapids’ most famous rock star exports.
Maynard James Keenan coming home with Sessanta

2 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Serba

SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneYes, the Sessanta tour was conceived as a celebration of Maynard James Keenan’s birthday. Yes, it features two of his bands, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, which makes him one of the key focal points. And yes, it was pretty much his idea in the first place. But the singer and former Michigander says the event has been stripped of all semblances of rock-star ego.
West Michigan’s Cold Leather Seats reveling in harmony-driven ‘gospel-Americana’

2 weeks 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.
Billy Strings sparks pre-parties, vendors for GR shows

2 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PHOTOS OF VENDORSSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneAnyone who’s followed the musical exploits of Billy Strings for any length of time knows that his “family” extends well beyond beloved relatives in the Ionia County hamlet of Muir and surrounding communities.
Movement primed to electrify Detroit for 25th year

2 weeks ago | localspins.com | Todd Ernst

SCROLL DOWN FOR THE DAILY SCHEDULES AND TICKET INFORMATIONSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneFor those that experienced the first year in 2000 — back when it was called the Detroit Electronic Music Festival (DEMF for short) — it was equal parts remarkable and unbelievable.
The Big Room set to rock concerts next to GR's Silva

3 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

Breaking music news · Upcoming shows · Venue Spotlight SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO & PHOTO TOURS OF SILVA & THE BIG ROOM Support our coverage of West Michigan's music scene 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...
Bus Benefit to roll out Memorial Weekend merriment

3 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR FULL MUSIC SCHEDULESupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneWith more than a dozen performances by regional acts on two stages over the Memorial Day weekend, Buses by the Beach’s 2025 Bus Benefit outside Trufant gets the summer started with plenty of cozy musical camaraderie. And take it from Big Rapids indie-folk duo Stanley & Quiggle, who are playing the festival for the first time: There’s nothing like launching the summer in Michigan’s great outdoors.
The Legal Immigrants still rocking, passionate at 16

3 weeks ago | localspins.com | John Sinkevics

SCROLL DOWN FOR PERFORMANCE VIDEO, RADIO SHOW PODCASTSupport our coverage ofWest Michigan's music sceneSince 2009, guitarist, singer and songwriter Joe Bockheim has seen a fair number of different musicians find “permanent” residence in The Legal Immigrants – upwards of 16 players and counting. But one thing has remained constant in that Grand Rapids rock band: Joe Bockheim.