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Playlist from 12/19/2017 @ 9:00am

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Ken Benedict

Ken plays a mix of less-known tracks from well-known artists, old classics, new music and a fair helping of local and regional tunes.

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all tracks listed in reverse chronological order

The Mickeys

The River
Walk Along 2008 via Riverbeat Music

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Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers

Guilty
Big Road 2017 via VizzTone
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U2

American Soul
Songs Of Experience 2017 via Universal
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Soja

Fire In The Sky
Poetry In Motion 2017 via ATO Records
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11:40 am
Promo - In-Studio Performances (click for more info)

Tune in to WYCE for intimate in-studio interviews - and live performances - from local and touring musicians. We bring you up close to some of our favorite acts as they share brand new songs - often before they're even released - with stories and insights behind the music.

Then, check out "WYCE dot org" for an audio archive of recent in-studio performances. While you're there, browse our calendar of upcoming artist visits!

Crowded House

Silent House
Time On Earth 2007 via Ato Records / Red
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Joan Osborne

Great Day in December
Christmas Means Love 2007 via HyLo Entertainment
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Jukejoint Handmedowns

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Call Of The Wild 2017 via Idle Hands

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11:30 am

Dennis Gruenling

Little Sugar
Ready Or Not 2016 via Vizztone
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Jambalaya Cajun Band

Noel Chez Pop Et Mom
Joyeux Noel 1992 via Swallow Records
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11:20 am
Local Spins Live - Speak Easy at SpeakEZ (click for more info)

WYCE presents Local Spins Live at Speak EZ Lounge - every Wednesday night at 8pm! This series features a wide array of the best musicians in the West Michigan area, performing in a casual setting with no cover charge. 

Tomorrow night, it's Speak Easy's return to The Speak EZ!  Mixing melodies and rhythms of early roots reggae and modern funk rock, Speak Easy's fresh, groovy sound is bound to bring high energy and good vibes to whatever stage they play.

Speak EZ Lounge is located at 600 Monroe Avenue NorthWest

Ages "21 plus" welcome after 9pm.

Mary Chapin Carpenter

Down at the Twist and Shout
Shooting Straight In The Dark 1990 via Sony
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Brandi Carlile

The Story
Live At Benaroya Hall With The Seattle Symphony 2011 via Columbia Records
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Shovels & Rope

Cleanup Hitter (Featuring Brandi Carlile)
Busted Jukebox, Vol. 2 2017 via NEW WEST
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Speak Easy

Rocksteady
Where We Belong 2017 via Independent
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11:00 am
Brianna & Chandler Forbes Urban Massage (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Urban Massage - providing massage therapy services in Grand Rapids.

Urban Massage has moved to its new Northeast side home in the Creston Neighborhood at 1507 Plainfield. With free parking located close by, a new retail section, event space and extended hours - Urban Massage will continue to deliver "Serenity at Hand".

Holiday gift cards are available at the new location.

Information on Instagram at urban "underscore" massagegram or at "Urbanmassage GR dot com"

Tony Joe White

Roosevelt and Ira Lee
Deep Cuts 2008 via R.E.D. Distribution
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(REQUESTED)

Thundercat

Them Changes
Drunk 2017 via Brainfeeder
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Annie Lennox

Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Medusa 1995 via Arista
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The NOLA Players

Christmas in New Orleans
Christmastime in New Orleans 2016 via Aim Higher Recordings
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10:40 am
WYCE Bubble Bash (click for more info)

WYCE, Denison Financial, and The Gilmore Collection are pleased to present the 18th annual WYCE Bubble Bash - a holiday celebration featuring sparkling wines from around the world.

Our friends at The BOB host this great party as a fundraiser for WYCE every year. A donation of $30 lets you sample more than 15 varieties of sparkling wines, plus a fabulous spread of food to accompany the bubbly.

So bring your friends, family or business clients out for some pre-Christmas cheer, while supporting community radio!

The Bubble Bash - Thursday, December 21st at 5:00pm inside HOME at The BOB. No advance tickets are available, cash or check to WYCE is payable at the door.

Ages "21 plus" welcome.

Hannah Rose & The GravesTones

Inkwell
Awake In A Dream 2017 via Independent
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10:30 am

Ibeyi

Vale
Ash 2017 via XL Recordings
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Tori Amos

Winter's Carol
Midwinter Graces 2009 via Universal Republic
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10:20 am
Ferris Coffee (click for more info)

Coffee at WYCE is provided by Ferris - with a retail and coffee shop at 227 Winter Avenue NorthWest.

Ferris is a family owned and operated company aiming to build thriving relationships through specialty coffee and nuts.

For more information about coffee appreciation -  ferris coffee.com

Robert Plant

Bones Of Saints
Carry Fire 2017 via Nonesuch
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The Madcat Midnight Blues Journey

Nine Below Zero
MMBJ @ SOTE 2014 via Independent

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Hazmat Modine

So Glad
Cicada 2011 via Barbes
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Carole King

Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday
A Holiday Carole 2011 via Concord Music Group
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10:00 am
Brianna & Chandler Forbes Urban Massage (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Urban Massage - providing massage therapy services in Grand Rapids.

Urban Massage has moved to its new Northeast side home in the Creston Neighborhood at 1507 Plainfield. With free parking located close by, a new retail section, event space and extended hours - Urban Massage will continue to deliver "Serenity at Hand".

Holiday gift cards are available at the new location.

Information on Instagram at urban "underscore" massagegram or at "Urbanmassage GR dot com"

Blue Note All-Stars

Second Light
Our Point Of View 2017 via Blue Note
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John Lee Hooker

I'm In The Mood Ft. Bonnie Raitt
King Of The Boogie (Radio Sampler) 2017 via Concord
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The Founding

Her Heart Was Buried
Form 2017 via THEFOU

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Over The Rhine

Snow Angel
Snow Angels 2007 via Great Speckled Dog
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9:40 am
NYE @ Wealthy Theatre (click for more info)

Join WYCE for our annual New Year's Eve celebration at Wealthy Theatre!

We'll ring in 2018 with full performances by west Michigan favorites The Go Rounds, Seth Bernard, Lady Ace Boogie, and Heavy Color!

Music begins at 8pm. All ages are welcome!

Advance tickets are $30 and are available NOW at Wealthy Theatre dot org

New Year's Eve at Wealthy Theatre is made possible with support from Orion Construction and Patriot Realty

Chris Thile

Douglas Fir
Thanks For Listening 2017 via Nonesuch
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The Sherlocks

Chasing Shadows
Live For The Moment 2017 via BMG
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Pink Martini

I'm Waiting For You
Get Happy 2014 via Heinz Records
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Natalie Cole

Merry Christmas Baby
Holly & Ivy 1994 via Elektra Entertainment
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9:20 am
Ferris Coffee (click for more info)

Coffee at WYCE is provided by Ferris - with a retail and coffee shop at 227 Winter Avenue NorthWest.

Ferris is a family owned and operated company aiming to build thriving relationships through specialty coffee and nuts.

For more information about coffee appreciation -  ferris coffee.com

Mustard Plug

What You Say
In Black And White 2007 via Hopeless Records

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Joshua Davis

Shine a Light
The Way Back Home 2017 via Soundly/Earthwork

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Luke Winslow-King

Louisiana Blues
Im Glad Trouble Dont Last Always 2016 via Bloodshot

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Donna The Buffalo

Conscious Evolution
Rockin' In The Weary Land 1998 via Sugarhill [Country]
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9:00 am
Brianna & Chandler Forbes Urban Massage (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Urban Massage - providing massage therapy services in Grand Rapids.

Urban Massage has moved to its new Northeast side home in the Creston Neighborhood at 1507 Plainfield. With free parking located close by, a new retail section, event space and extended hours - Urban Massage will continue to deliver "Serenity at Hand".

Holiday gift cards are available at the new location.

Information on Instagram at urban "underscore" massagegram or at "Urbanmassage GR dot com"