music
DAAC members discuss art collective's future, importance to Grand Rapids
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 03-26-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Since being ousted from their location on South Division last July, the Division Avenue Arts Collective (DAAC) has been in a state of flux. Now after partnering with art nonprofit organization Fractured Atlas and Do-It-Together Grand...
Local band The Soil and the Sun records "apocalyptic" third album
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 03-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids band self-described as “experiential spiritual folk-rock” and “new Mexican space music” has been musing on the end of the world while creating something new. The Soil and the Sun have recently finished...
Triumph Music Academy passionate about people
by (erictank)
Submitted 02-25-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
James Hughes, the soft spoken proprietor and unofficial face of Triumph Music Academy, has a passion for teaching and the collaborative spirit which the Academy embraces. His vast knowledge of music, both theory and practice, represents the entire...
Over 100 artists hope to win Album of the Year at 2014 WYCE Jammies
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 02-20-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The 15th annual WYCE Jammy Awards presented by Bell’s Brewery will be presented on Friday, February 21st at The Intersection in an all ages free event, and the coinciding live concert will showcase over 20 of the nominated area artists...
Folk singer to be honored at WYCE Jammies awards show
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 02-19-2014 under NEWS
Folk singer Joel Mabus will be presented with the 2014 WYCE Legacy Award this Friday night as part of the 15th WYCE Jammie Awards. The Portage-based singer’s 2013 banjo-only album, "Pepper’s Ghost (and other Banjo Visitations),...
The Intersection to host 15th annual WYCE Jammies Awards
by (erictank)
Submitted 02-18-2014 under NEWS
On Friday, February 21 the Intersection will host the 15th annual WCYE Jammies awards presented by Bell's Brewery. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the awards celebration lasts until 11 p.m. The event is all ages and free to the public. Donations are...
Heartside record shop to showcase memories
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 02-11-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Dodds Record Store, a staple in the Heartside neighborhood of Grand Rapids for over 30 years, is undergoing a metamorphosis that will result in the record store becoming less of a store and more of a museum paying homage to the cultural and musical...
Gallery Art Haus to host inaugural show
by (erictank)
Submitted 02-04-2014 under NEWS
On Saturday, February 8, Gallery Art Haus will host its inaugural artist market event from 6-10 p.m. The gallery is located at 506 Oakland SW. Participating artists include: Vito Art Mark Bird Abigail Bradley Sierra Cole Melissa Duimstra Tom...
Calvin College offers free lunchtime presentations throughout January
by (erictank)
Submitted 01-14-2014 under NEWS
This year's free January Series of lectures at Calvin College runs from January 8-28. The next noon lecture at Calvin College will be held today at 12:30 p.m. presented by Nicole Baker Fulgham. She will be discussing the topic of education...
Wealthy Theatre NYE concert: sneak peek, surprise announcement, more tickets released
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-31-2013 under NONPROFITS
This half minute of newly released Starlight Six rehearsal footage, seen here on The Rapidian for the first time, is the first glimpse of "Exile on Wealthy Street," which takes place Dec. 31 at Wealthy Theatre. The live concert begins at 9:30 p.m....