music
Andrea "SuperDre" Wallace discusses Grand Rapids, City Lights, electronic music
by (nancyfinney)
Submitted 08-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Over the weekend, Andrea Wallace (otherwise known as SuperDre) performed at Grand Rapids’ City Lights Music Festival. Wallace is a staple of the Grand Rapids electronic music scene and holds a weekly music night at Billy’s called Bassbin...
First festival of its kind to jazz up West Michigan on August 18
by (ulrichb)
Submitted 08-14-2012 under NEWS
On August 18, Rosa Parks Circle will be home to West Michigan’s first GRandJazzFest. The free jazz festival is the first of its kind in West Michigan, says public relations publicist Molly Kilmas. The event will begin at noon, and will include...
Catalyst Radio: Barnstormer! music event Aug. 24-25 to raise funds for Thrive
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-10-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Grand Rapids refugee support program Thrive is the beneficiary of an upcoming weekend-long musical event. Called Barnstormer!, the Aug. 24-25...
Barnstormer to Benefit Thrive
by (refugeesupportgr)
Submitted 08-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
What could be better than having a concert to raise money for local refugees? Having twelve concerts, we think! Thrive: A Refugee Support Program is very excited to announce our inaugural Rockford Barnstormer event! Join us for a family-friendly...
Taste of Grand Rapids showcases local restaurants, hosts barbeque competition
by (ulrichb)
Submitted 07-26-2012 under NEWS
Last year, 20,000 people showed up at John Ball Park for the Taste of Grand Rapids. “One highlight of the event is that it’s free,” states Clear Channel Media and Entertainment promotions assistant Samantha Bennett....
Only four more chances to catch Blues on the Mall
by (stukkien)
Submitted 07-25-2012 under NEWS
For the 21st consecutive year, WLAV, Gun Lake Casino and Budweiser are sponsoring a summer long concert series. Starting on June 13, various blues musicians have performed at Rosa Parks Circle. Now, there are only four more performances of the...
Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill delivers hotspot for Americana music
by (ulrichb)
Submitted 07-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
June 24 marked the year anniversary of the day Ted Smith and Frank Lennon opened the doors of Tip Top Deluxe Bar and Grill for the first time. The building located at 760 Butterworth St on the southwest side of Grand Rapids provides customers with...
Potato Moon tells the story of a "Ghost"
by (WYCE_Matt)
Submitted 07-11-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
One of the most decorated bands in WYCE Jammie Awards history, Grand Rapids' Potato Moon went five years between releases, re-emerging in the summer of 2012 with The Ghost Sessions: June 2010 - March 2012. To discuss the new album, I met with...
Mark Kahny and The Boogie Woogie Babies perform at Jazz at the Zoo
by (ulrichb)
Submitted 07-10-2012 under NEWS
Despite the high temperatures last week Monday, a large crowd gathered at the John Ball Zoo for the weekly Jazz at the Zoo concert hosted by the West Michigan Jazz Society (WMJS). WMJS 2012 musician of the year Mark Kahny and his band performed...
In Season July 7, 2012
by (FultonStMarket)
Submitted 07-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
New at the Market! Currants Bluberries Peaches Raspberries Blackberries Sweet Cherries Currently at the Market! Eggplant Sweet Onion Sweet Potatoes Beets Green Onions Green Pepper Tomatoes (grape and cherry) Pickles Onions Radishes Peas Sugar...