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.
Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer
Off Grid Lo-Fi
Willy Mason
Where Humans Eat
LAST GOOD TOOTH
Not Without Work and Rest
DANNY FLOWERS
Tools For The Soul
THE GREENCARDS
The Brick Album
Radical Face
The Family Tree: The Leaves
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