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Playlist from 08/15/2023 @ 12:00pm

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A little bit of this and that, with an emphasis on music that brightens the day and lifts your spirits. You'll hear new music, local music, world beat, and plenty of folk, rock, blues, and jazz.

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COMPILATIONS

Frikstailers - Omeprazol
ZZK Sound, Vol. 3 2013 via ZZK Records

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Westerman

Idol RE-run
Single 2022 via Partisan
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Dubl Handi

New River Train
Up Like The Clouds 2013 via Independent
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Robert Jon & the Wreck

West Coast Eyes
Ride into the Light 2023 via Journeyman
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Elizabeth King

Testify
Living In The Last Days 2021 via Bible & Tire
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2:40 pm
Promo - Submit Music (click for more info)

Are you a Michigan musician or know of a few talented artists?

Submit an album to 88.1 FM WYCE for airplay consideration. 

View a how-to guide by visiting WYCE dot org and then click on the "Connect" tab to see the steps to add a local album to our WYCE music library!

Battlefield Band

Tramps and Hawkers
Across The Borders 1997 via Temple Records
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2:30 pm
Section Live - Lucero (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live presenting Lucero at Elevation at The Intersection on November 15th.

Lucero is a country punk band hailing from Memphis Tennessee and have released over 10 studio albums.

Lucero will be performing with Jason Boland and The Stragglers at The Elevation.

Tickets go on sale on the 18th at 10 am.

William Matheny

Grand Old Feeling
That Grand, Old Feeling 2023 via HIckman Holler
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The Texas Horns

Better Get Here Quick
Get Here Quick 2019 via Severn Records
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2:20 pm
Section Live - The Red Clay Strays (click for more info)

WYCE presents The Red Clay Strays performing live at The Stache on Sunday October 22nd at 7:30pm.

  

The Alabama-based alt country rock band is making a stop in Grand Rapids as a part of their "Way Too Long" National tour.

Tickets for The Red Clay Strays at The Stache and more information are at sectionlive dot com.

The Ryne Experience

Lightning
The Hits 2021 via Independent
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Michigan music!
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Kimi Djabate

Mbembalu
Dindin 2023 via Cumbancha
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Cowboy Junkies

Knives
Such Ferocious Beauty 2023 via Latent
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John Ginty

Trinity
Bad News Travels 2013 via American Showplace Music
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2:00 pm
Fairground Festival (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Thornapple Arts Council, announcing their inaugural Fair Ground Festival... a celebration of women in music and rural community.

The Fair Ground Festival happens Sunday, August 27th at 3 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center, in Hastings, Michigan.

It is a one-day, family-friendly music festival held at an accessible venue, featuring six different female-led performers including Kyshona*, Patty PerShayla and the Mayhaps, Ruthie Foster, The Crane Wives, The Accidentals, and Headliner Joseph.

The Fair Ground Festival will also feature food trucks, beer, and festival and performer merch.

More information and festival tickets are at thornapple arts dot org.

State of Bengal Vs. Paban Das Baul

Al Keuto Sap
Tana Tani 2004
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Hannah Rose & The GravesTones

Down at the Bottom
Awake In A Dream 2017 via Independent
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Colin Hay

Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flo
I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself 2021 via Lazy Eye/Compass

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Billy Bragg

I Will Be Your Shield
The Million Things That Never Happened 2021 via Cooking Vinyl
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Mapache

Where'd You Go-
Swinging Stars 2023 via Innovative Leisure
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1:40 pm
FMG Tuesday Evening Music Club (click for more info)

Frederik Meijer Gardens and 88.1 FM WYCE are proud to announce this year's expanded lineup for Tuesday Evening Music Club.

Tuesday Evening Music Club brings a diverse schedule of local and regional performances to the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater stage Tuesday evenings from May 30 through August 29.

These outdoor performances are free for Meijer Gardens members and for any general admission visitor to the Gardens on Tuesdays.

Tonight's performer at the Tuesday Evening Music Club will be Afro-Celtic Odyssey featuring Whorld, Samuel Nalangira (NA-Lan-Gear-A), Carolyn Koebel (Co-Bowl) and friends.

The Tuesday Evening Music Club is generously supported by WYCE Community Radio, *Ayers ( pronounced AIRS) Basement Systems, Meyer Music and Corporate Live. 

The full lineup and more information are at Meijer Gardens dot org slash Tuesday.

COMPILATIONS

J'Ai Fait un Reve
Rough Guide to the Music of Canada 2003 via World Music Network

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Bill King

Havana Odyssey
Single 2023 via 7 Arts Music
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1:30 pm
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Goldkimono

Melancholy Rain
Single 2023 via Independent
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Little Joe McLerran

Cocktails for Two
Believe I'll Make a Change 2009 via Roots Blues Reborn
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Cordovas

Rain On The Rail
Destiny Hotel 2020 via ATO Records
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Jungle

Back On 74
Volcano 2023 via Caiola / AWAL
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1:20 pm
Section Live - The Red Clay Strays (click for more info)

WYCE presents The Red Clay Strays performing live at The Stache on Sunday October 22nd at 7:30pm.

  

The Alabama-based alt country rock band is making a stop in Grand Rapids as a part of their "Way Too Long" National tour.

Tickets for The Red Clay Strays at The Stache and more information are at sectionlive dot com.

Nina De Vitry

Wrong Thing
What You Feel Is Real 2023 via Independent
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COMPILATIONS

All He Wants Is You
This One's For Him- A Tribute To Guy Clark 2011 via Icehouse Music

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The Pogues

Lorelei
Peace and Love 1989 via Wea International
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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

The Dap Dip
Dap-Dippin' With Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings 2002 via Pony Canyon
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1:00 pm
Fairground Festival (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Thornapple Arts Council, announcing their inaugural Fair Ground Festival... a celebration of women in music and rural community.

The Fair Ground Festival happens Sunday, August 27th at 3 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center, in Hastings, Michigan.

It is a one-day, family-friendly music festival held at an accessible venue, featuring six different female-led performers including Kyshona*, Patty PerShayla and the Mayhaps, Ruthie Foster, The Crane Wives, The Accidentals, and Headliner Joseph.

The Fair Ground Festival will also feature food trucks, beer, and festival and performer merch.

More information and festival tickets are at thornapple arts dot org.

Regina Carter

When I Hear Your Name
Regina Carter 1995 via Atlantic / Wea
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Etta Baker

Never Let Your Deal Go Down
One-Dime Blues 1991 via Rounder Select
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COMPILATIONS

Blue Bossa
Putumayo Presents Bossa Nova 2023 via Putumayo World Music

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James Montgomery Band

Hit The Road Jack
From Detroit...To The Delta 2012 via Vizzitone
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12:40 pm
KENT COUNTY HR (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Kent County.

Officials at Kent County want you to know they are hiring. 

Kent County offers a competitive wage benefits package and a defined pension plan that provides retirement income for the future.

Working for Kent County is also an opportunity to serve your community while achieving a work life balance. 

More information on a career with Kent County is available at AccessKent dot com

Soulskin

Siberian Nighttrain
Soulskin 2003 via Askew Records
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Mamadou Diabate

Soutoukou
Tunga 2004 via Alula
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12:30 pm
Blandford Nature Center - Bands at Blandford (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Blandford Nature Center, presenting Bands At Blandford on August 19th. 


This year's single-day Bands at Blandford Outdoor Concert will feature The Caribbean Soul Experience. 

The Caribbean Soul Experience will be joined by Phlox, a local youth-band who will open the show at 6:30pm. 

Tickets and more information for Bands At Blanford is at Blandford nature center dot org.

Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir

Take Me to the River
Front Porch Music 1997 via Rhino Records
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Black Milk

God Willing (Clean)
Everybody Good 2023 via Mass Appeal
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Michigan music!
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12:20 pm
Section Live - The Red Clay Strays (click for more info)

WYCE presents The Red Clay Strays performing live at The Stache on Sunday October 22nd at 7:30pm.

  

The Alabama-based alt country rock band is making a stop in Grand Rapids as a part of their "Way Too Long" National tour.

Tickets for The Red Clay Strays at The Stache and more information are at sectionlive dot com.

Billy Strings

Little Cabin Home On The Hill
Me And Dad 2022 via Rounder
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Michigan music!

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Houston Person

In A Mellow Tone
Mellow 2009 via HighNote
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Bahama Soul Club

Surfing Zavial
Sundub Society 2023 via Buyu
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Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers

Hard Work Boogie
The Essential Collection 1992 via Hightone Records
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12:00 pm
Fairground Festival (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Thornapple Arts Council, announcing their inaugural Fair Ground Festival... a celebration of women in music and rural community.

The Fair Ground Festival happens Sunday, August 27th at 3 p.m. at the Barry Expo Center, in Hastings, Michigan.

It is a one-day, family-friendly music festival held at an accessible venue, featuring six different female-led performers including Kyshona*, Patty PerShayla and the Mayhaps, Ruthie Foster, The Crane Wives, The Accidentals, and Headliner Joseph.

The Fair Ground Festival will also feature food trucks, beer, and festival and performer merch.

More information and festival tickets are at thornapple arts dot org.