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.KIERAN KANE, KEVIN WELCH AND FATS KAPLIN
Kane Welch Kaplin
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
Exploration
BRIANNA LEA PRUETT
GYPSEY BELLS
CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS
Genuine Negro Jig
Phil Barry
Between The Carolinas
Matt Urmy
Out Of The Ashes
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