2009-05-11
In 2003, a group of about a dozen local artists came together to raise money for the Grand Rapids Public Schools through the release of a compilation album which was called “Standing Together.” Now, six years later, “Standing Together 2009,” a 17-track compilation featuring nationally known and locally known artists aims to raise more support for the same cause. Released on February 11, 2009 at a community gathering by Mackinaw Harvest Music Group and One World Music, the release was made available at Meijer stores and even at a handful of West Michigan McDonald’s restaurants. The compilation features an eclectic selection of talented musicians ranging from the Verve’s Brian VanderArk to Grand Rapids’s own Ralston Bowles.
BLAZE FOLEY & THE BEAVER VALLEY BOYS
Cold, Cold World
Emmylou Harris
Stumble into Grace
Sam Morrow
There Is No Map
ALEXIS HARTE
Big Red Sun
NEKO CASE
MIDDLE CYCLONE
AMONG THE OAK & ASH
Among the Oak & Ash
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