local music
Grassroots benefit concert raises funds for family fleeing Palestine
by (rosie.accola)
Submitted 10-28-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids is home to many venues, but one of the most unique is the James Russell House, colloquially called “the Mansion,” which hosts an annual, day-long art and music festival called Woodstock Fest. Breaking from tradition,...
Earth Radio takes the stage at Pyramid Scheme for an otherworldly album release show
by (rosie.accola)
Submitted 04-26-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
If I had to pick one word to describe Earth Radio, I’d go with immersive. The jazz fusion band celebrated the release of their latest album “If the Earth Could Speak,” on Saturday, April 20, at the Pyramid Scheme, providing the...
The Accidentals return to midtown with a new twist on old favorites
by (rosie.accola)
Submitted 04-26-2024 under LOCAL LIFE
Michigan natives, The Accidentals, played a sold-out show at Midtown on Wednesday to celebrate the release of their latest project, "Cover Art." While most musicians use covers as a point of entry into the music industry, The Accidentals...
Local Artist Highlight: The Skinny Limbs
by (Avenueforthearts)
Submitted 12-13-2023 under NONPROFITS
“I love it when friends say our songs are good to listen to on a relaxing evening drive,” says Max Knoth of The Skinny Limbs when asked what he wants his audience to experience. “It should be fun—never boring—and I hope...
Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 9
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-09-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Public Schools extends mask mandate through end of school year The requiring of face masks at all Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) has been extended through the end of the 2021-22 school year, the district announced Monday. Originally...
Community updates: Thursday, Aug. 19
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-19-2021 under NEWS
Kent District Library launching streaming platform for local musicians Kent District Library (KDL) has announced it will be launching a new streaming platform featuring West Michigan musicians, set for later this year. Called KDL Vibes, the platform...
Community updates: Thursday, Aug. 13
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 08-13-2020 under NEWS
Kent County Health Department reports decline in county’s new COVID-19 cases, urges face covering use for younger students Kent County's rate of new COVID-19 cases has declined since last week, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD)...
COVID-19 in Grand Rapids: Monday, March 23 updates
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-23-2020 under NEWS
Today, March 23, marks the beginning of the state of Michigan joining fellow states such as California, New York, Illinois, and Ohio in issuing and enforcing a stay-at-home, or shelter-in-place, order. This "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order in...
GRAM on the Green with WYCE 2019 Lineup Announced
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 06-11-2019 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) and WYCE 88.1FM recently announced the 2019 lineup for the 11th annual GRAM on the Green free outdoor summer concert series. Taking place on Thursday evenings from July 11 through August 22, the concert...
WYCE Celebrates 20 Years of The Jammie Awards
by (WYCE)
Submitted 01-14-2019 under NONPROFITS
WYCE 88.1 FM, Grand Rapids’ listener sponsored radio station is returning to The Intersection on February 8th, 2019 from 5:30pm to 11:00pm to host the twentieth annual celebration of local and regional music. The event features 35 live music...