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Playlist from 12/01/2023 @ 6:00pm

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Rick Barker

Searching for that music that lifts the spirit and enriches the soul.

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Foxygen

Follow the Leader
Hang 2017 via Jagjaguwar
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Drive-by Truckers

The Righteous Path
Brighter Than Creation's Dark 2008 via New West Records
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North Country Rounders

Dead Man Walking
North Country Rounders 2018 via Independent
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9 Theory

No Cure
Good Morning From A Nuclear Ghost 2018 via Elite Frequency
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AHI

Breakin' Ground
In Our Time 2018 via 22nd Sentry/Thirty Tigers
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8:40 pm
GRTV SANTA SHOW 2024 (click for more info)

GRTV invites community members of all ages to its annual Santa Show on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the historic Wealthy Theatre.

From noon-3 p.m., attendees will enjoy caroling with Santa Claus and listening to him perform original songs.  Special guests from THE PLAYGROUNDgr and the Grand Rapids Police and Fire departments will provide educational entertainment during the show, broadcast live on Comcast cable channel 25 and Twitch from 1-2 p.m.

Children are encouraged to join Santa on stage to meet him and share their holiday wish lists. 

A crafting table will be available in the lobby from noon-3 p.m. and the Wealthy Theatre concession stand will also be open during the event.

More information on this year's GRTV Santa Show is at grcmc dot org

COMPILATIONS

I Walk on Guilded Splinters
Bluesiana Hot Sauce 1994 via Shanachie

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Birds Of Chicago

Real Midnight
Real Midnight 2016 via Five Head Entertainment
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Harry Manx

Tough & Tender
West Eats Meet 2004 via Dog My Cat Records
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8:20 pm
Killer Blues Headstone Project May 2023 (click for more info)

AUDIO PSA

Casey Van Beek & The Tulsa Groove

Thinkin' 'Bout You
Heaven Forever 2020 via Little Village
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

You Worry Me
Tearing At The Seams 2018 via Stax/Concord
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Mt. Joy

Mt. Joy
Mt. Joy 2018 via Dualtone
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Uncle Lucius

Keep The Wolves Away
And You Are Me 2012 via Entertainment One Music
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Air

All I Need
Moon Safari 1998 via Caroline
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8:00 pm
DGRI (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

DGRI brings you live music and community happenings with GR LIVE every Thursday at noon from Midtwown GR at Studio Park.

DGRI works to elevate Downtown Grand Rapids as a best-in-class heart of an American city.

More info is at downtowngr dot org

Free Hat

Getting Weird
The News From Where You Live 2023 via Independent
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Ray Charles

Mess Around
The Birth of Soul Volume One 1991 via Capital
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Kaki King

Holding the Severed Self
Glow 2012 via Velour
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Yes

I've Seen All Good People
The Yes Album 1971 via Atlantic
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7:40 pm
Two Beards Deli (click for more info)

Support today on WYCE comes from Two Beards Deli.


From classic corned beef ruebens to vegan paninis to homemade soups and salads - Two Beards Deli has something for everyone. 

Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Two Beards offers over 100 signature sandwiches for dine in, take out, or catering.

Online ordering is available at Two Beards Deli G R dot com(twobeardsdeli.com) or  at 616-719-3802

Van Morrison

Lucille
Accentuate The Positive 2023 via Exile
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COMPILATIONS

Nadine Altounji, Nora Toutain - Folie des Nos Temps
Putumayo Presents Global Cafe 2023 via Putumayo Discovery
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Translation: "Madness of Our Times"

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3rd Force

Big Shot
Global Force 2016 via Higher Octave
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7:30 pm
TURNSTILES BAR (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Turnstiles -an eclectic entertainment venue located on GR's West side.

Turnstiles features local and national musicians on Friday and Saturday, karaoke on Monday, "Turnstiles Unplugs" on Tuesday, and open mic night every Thursday, as Turnstiles invites artists of all levels to share their talents.

They're open for lunch and dinner and feature a variety of Craft beers, hand-made cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

On Sundays Turnstiles hosts Jazz Jam Sessions  from 2 to 5 pm!

Hours, plus information on live music is at Turnstiles G R dot com

Haim

Los Angeles
Women In Music, Pt. III 2020 via Columbia
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Jack Tempchin

Tumbleweed
One More Song 2016 via Blue Elan

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7:20 pm
Land Conservancy of West Michigan - Holiday Hike (click for more info)

This season, a hike in nature could win you cool prizes! 

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is again hosting its annual Holiday Hike Challenge, now through December 31st. 

Staff from The Land Conservancy of West Michigan have hung big red holiday bows on trees at nature preserves throughout West Michigan. Your challenge is to go on a hike, find a bow, and take a photo. 

Your entries earn you chances to win prizes donated by local businesses and artists. 

Learn more at nature nearby dot org.

Amos Lee

Are You Alright
Honeysuckle Switches- The Songs of Lucinda Williams 2023 via Hoagiemouth
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The Rolling Stones

Driving Me Too Hard
Hackney Diamonds 2023 via Polydor
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Charles Wesley Godwin

Another Leaf
Family Ties 2023 via Big Loud
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Big Head Todd & the Monsters

Broken Hearted Savior
Sister Sweetly 1993 via Giant / Warner
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7:00 pm
Gilmore (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is **Mangiamo (*formerly Paddock Place), a dining establishment known for its Italian cuisine, and historic setting on Lake Drive.

Mangiamo is excited to announce its grand reopening on January 10, 2024, including the new addition of Mo's Cocktail Lounge.

They will feature a new and expanded menu to include a variety of modern Italian offerings, including steaks, chops, and fresh seafood.

Mangiamo is currently seeking experienced culinary and hospitality professionals.  Interested candidates may apply at gilmorejobs dot com. 

Additional information is at  mangiamogr dot com 

COMPILATIONS

Girl From The North Country
Country Music (A Film By Ken Burns) 2019 via Sony Legacy

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Gary Beals

Who Says
The Melody Within 2023 via LRK
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The Bamboos

Safe From Harm (feat. Reginald AK)
This Is How You Do It 2023 via Pacific Theatre / BMG
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Rain Parade

Angel Sister
Last Rays Of A Dying Sun 2023 via Label 51
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6:40 pm
Vertigo (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Vertigo Music of Grand Rapids. Vertigo Music is proud to support New Standards, airing every Sunday night at 6pm on WYCE.  

 

Vertigo Music offer tens of thousands of new and used LPs, CDs, and cassettes spanning all musical genres, plus new music in stock daily.  Online at VertigoMusic Dot GR.

 

Host Larae brings you the very best of the latest new music releases on WYCE's New Standards Program every Sunday night from 6 to 8 PM on 88.1 FM. WYCE.

Sandunes

Earthquake
The Ground Beneath Her Feet 2023 via Tru Thoughts
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Maceo Parker

Sing a Simple Song
Funkoverload 1998 via What Are Records
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6:30 pm
TURNSTILES BAR (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Turnstiles -an eclectic entertainment venue located on GR's West side.

Turnstiles features local and national musicians on Friday and Saturday, karaoke on Monday, "Turnstiles Unplugs" on Tuesday, and open mic night every Thursday, as Turnstiles invites artists of all levels to share their talents.

They're open for lunch and dinner and feature a variety of Craft beers, hand-made cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

On Sundays Turnstiles hosts Jazz Jam Sessions  from 2 to 5 pm!

Hours, plus information on live music is at Turnstiles G R dot com

Todd Snider

Mission Accomplished
Crank It, We're Doomed 2023 via Aimless
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Hannah Rose Graves

One for the Road
Medicine 2023 via Independent
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KJ & The Good Time Family Band

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Kinfolk Kousins 2018 via Independent

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6:20 pm
Promo - Smart Speaker / APP (click for more info)

Not near a radio? That's not a problem anymore.

In addition to our 24/7 live stream at WYCE dot org and our FREE Smartphone app, you can also listen to WYCE at home on your favorite smart speaker.

Simply tell your Amazon or Google smart speaker to "Play WYCE" ,-- and A World of Music will begin playing for you!

No matter where you are, you now have several ways to enjoy your favorite programmers, and a world of music on WYCE!

Tom Petty

This Old Town
Highway Companion 2006 via Abstract / Warner
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Kishi Bashi

My Name is Kishi Bashi
Music from the Song Film- Omoiyari 2023 via Joyful Noise
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Kishi Bashi

Improvisation at Jerome, AR
Music from the Song Film- Omoiyari 2023 via Joyful Noise
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Wyatt Flores

Wildcat (Clean)
Life Lessons 2023 via Island
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LIA LIA

Angst
Angst 2023 via Next Wave / Ultra
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Space Bar

Abandon Ship
Hello World 2023 via Independent
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Local artist!
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AJ Ghent [J-ENT]

Wash Ya Hair
The Neo Blues Project 2018 via Independent
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6:00 pm
Gilmore (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is **Mangiamo (*formerly Paddock Place), a dining establishment known for its Italian cuisine, and historic setting on Lake Drive.

Mangiamo is excited to announce its grand reopening on January 10, 2024, including the new addition of Mo's Cocktail Lounge.

They will feature a new and expanded menu to include a variety of modern Italian offerings, including steaks, chops, and fresh seafood.

Mangiamo is currently seeking experienced culinary and hospitality professionals.  Interested candidates may apply at gilmorejobs dot com. 

Additional information is at  mangiamogr dot com