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Playlist from 12/25/2023 @ 6:00pm

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COMPILATIONS

Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) - Rosanne Cash & Kris Kristofferson
Long Story Short - Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl 2023 via Legacy

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COMPILATIONS

So What
Kind of Blue Revisited- The Miles Davis Songbook 2009 via HighNote

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Paul Thorn

You Might Be Wrong
Pimps And Preachers 2010 via THIRTY ONE TIGERS
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Billy Burnette

Oh Well
Crazy Like Me 2017 via Rock N Roll With It Records
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Patrolled By Radar

Be Happy
Be Happy 2011 via Knitting Factory
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COMPILATIONS

Unamanga
African Women Sing! 2014 via Aquarium Drunkard

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8:40 pm
Broadway Grand Rapids PSA (click for more info)
Broadway Grand Rapids reminds you they are more than just a stage, they're also a community and they want YOU to be a part of it. 

Broadway Grand Rapids is where the magic of Broadway meets the heart of West Michigan. 

Broadway Grand Rapids is committed to creating a space where everyone belongs through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. 

They're also breaking down barriers with Broadway Arts Access offering seats for kids, families and communities that qualify. 

You can learn more at Broadway Grand Rapids dot com.

Keb' Mo'

Good To Be (Home Again)
Good To Be 2022 via Rounder
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Pink Martini

Get Happy_Happy Days
Get Happy 2014 via Heinz Records
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Lucy Kaplansky

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
Flesh And Bone 1996 via Red House
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Bennett & Brubeck

Make Someone Happy
Bennett & Brubeck -The White House Sessions, Live 1962 2013 via Sony Legacy
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Scott Tournet

Hold Your Head Up High
Rock & Roll Stories 2023 via Independent
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8:20 pm
Circle Theatre (click for more info)

Circle Theatre is the only community theatre in West Michigan that specializes in summer theatre. Since 1953, Circle has continued to deliver high-quality summer theatre entertainment to audiences. 

Through their Main Stage productions, family-friendly Magic Circle productions, and their Summer Concert Series, Circle Theatre has remained a place for the community to be entertained, challenged and inspired. 

They are always looking to welcome more individuals to join their circle, whether it's as a performer, production staff, or a volunteer, they have a spot for you! 

For more information on their upcoming shows or how to get involved, visit their website at circle theatre dot org

Karan Casey

When Will We All Be Free
Chasing The Sun 2005 via Shanachie
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Nellie McKay

Itchycoo Park
My Weekly Reader 2015 via 429
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Erick Hovey

Food
Prairie Dance Music 2001
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Frontier Ruckus

I Do Need Saving
Deadmalls & Nightfalls 2010 via Ramseur Rec.

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Chris Ardoin

storm don't last long
Best Kept Secret 2000 via roubder
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8:00 pm
Land Conservancy of West Michigan (click for more info)

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

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is once again hosting its annual Holiday Hike Challenge.

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan has hung a big red holiday bow on a tree at 16 West Michigan nature preserves, and they are challenging you to find them all.

Go on a hike, find a bow, take a photo, and you could win cool prizes donated by local businesses and artists.

The Holiday Hike challenge runs now through December 31.

Learn more at nature nearby dot org.

Quiana Lynell

Tryin' Times
A Little Love 2019 via Concord Jazz
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Dave Matthews

Funny How Time Slips Away (Live)
Single 2023 via Legacy
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Carole King

Jazzman
The Living Room Tour 2005 via Rockingale Records
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St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Heat Lightning
Angels In Science Fiction 2023 via ATO
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Long John Baldry

Midnight in New Orleans
Long John Baldry Trio Live 2000 via Stony Plain
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7:40 pm

Shawn Colvin

The Heart of Saturday Night
Cover Girl 1994 via Sony
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Sheryl Crow

Grow Up
Be Myself 2017 via Warner Brothers
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Dave's True Story

The World in Which We Live
Nature 2005 via Bepop Records
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7:30 pm
GRSO-THE GODFATHER (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Grand Rapids Symphony.

 

CineConcerts  and the Grand Rapids Symphony proudly present "The Godfather Live in Concert" on January 5 at Devos Hall.

 

"The Godfather Live in Concert" will feature the symphony performing Nino Rota's original film score with the entire movie on the big screen.

 

Tickets and more information on the Grand Rapids Symphony's presentation of  "The Godfather Live in Concert"  at Devos Hall are at:  grsymphony dot org forward slash wyce.  That's gr symphony dot org forward slash wyce.

 

 

All tickets sold through this link will help benefit WYCE Radio!

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

You Led Me To The Wrong
Raise The Roof 2021 via Rounder/Concord
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The Claudettes

I Swear to God, I Will
High Times In The Dark 2020 via Forty Below
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7:20 pm
West Michigan Jazz Society 2023 (click for more info)

AUDIO PSA

Chris Isaak

Forever Young
Heart Shaped World 1989 via Reprise / WEA
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COMPILATIONS

Forever Young
Shots of Blues Volume 1 2011 via Black Magic

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Wild Card

Another Brick In The Wall
Life Stories 2018 via Top End Records
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Luka Bloom

Don't Be So Hard on Yourself
Salty Heaven 1999 via Shanachie
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7:00 pm
Vibrant Futures (click for more info)

Vibrant Futures wants Kent County parents and caregivers to know about their Little Scholars program.

The Little Scholars program is designed to teach parents how to learn and reinforce important techniques for strengthening growth, child development, and learning for their infant, toddler or preschool child.  

Parent coaching can be done at home, by phone, Zoom, or in a convenient location of your choice.  

Cost for this program is covered by the generosity of Kent County taxpayers and is offered to parents of children between 0 to 5 years old in Kent County. 

Interested persons can learn more at vibrant futures mi dot org forward slash little-scholars.

Rusted Root

Cruel Sun
When I Woke 1994 via Mercury / Universal
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Solas

Song of Choice
The Words That Remain 1998 via Shanachie
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California Guitar Trio

Ghost Riders on the Storm
Whitewater 2004 via Inside Out U.S.
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Gaye Adegbalola

The Dog Was Here First
Satisfied 2023 via Hot Toddy Music / VizzTone
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6:40 pm
St. Cecilia Acoustic Cafe Folk Series (click for more info)
Support for Acoustic Cafe's Radio Show and WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center, home to the Acoustic Cafe Folk Concert Series in Grand Rapids. 

Coming up in 2024 is Allison Russell on January 16 who's new album "The Returner" has garnered four Grammy nominations this year. 

On February 13, Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive will bring a special Valentine's Day show with her duo Rachael and Vilray, for a night of jazzy folk and on February 29 iconic singer Aimee Mann will perform live at  St. Cecilia Music Center

Tickets for these, and all other shows at St. Cecilia Music Center scmcgr dot org

The Sauce

Storm
The Sauce 2016 via Independent

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Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson

Moon Blues - Otis Spann
Bosses Of The Blues, Vol. 2 1990 via RCA
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6:30 pm
GRSO-THE GODFATHER (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Grand Rapids Symphony.

 

CineConcerts  and the Grand Rapids Symphony proudly present "The Godfather Live in Concert" on January 5 at Devos Hall.

 

"The Godfather Live in Concert" will feature the symphony performing Nino Rota's original film score with the entire movie on the big screen.

 

Tickets and more information on the Grand Rapids Symphony's presentation of  "The Godfather Live in Concert"  at Devos Hall are at:  grsymphony dot org forward slash wyce.  That's gr symphony dot org forward slash wyce.

 

 

All tickets sold through this link will help benefit WYCE Radio!

The Ventures

Moon Base Drive
New Space 2023 via Hi-Tide
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Cat Stevens

Moonshadow
The Very Best Of Cat Stevens 2000 via A&M
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The Elovaters

Sunlight
Endless Summer 2023 via Belly Full
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6:20 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!

Henry Butler

Riders on the Storm
The Game Has Just Begun 2002 via Basin Street Records
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(REQUESTED)

Robbie Robertson

Golden Feather
Music For Native Americans 1994 via Capitol
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COMPILATIONS

Midnight Rider - Warren Haynes
Long Story Short - Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl 2023 via Legacy

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The Crusaders

So Far Away
Gold 2007 via Hip-O / Verve
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6:00 pm
YWCA West Michigan (click for more info)

The YWCA West Central Michigan is a social justice organization with more than 100 years of experience providing service to, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable people in our community. 

The YWCA is the only provider of comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to child and adult survivors in Kent County. 

In any given year, the YWCA, provides services to more than 4,000 individual survivors and family members, and responds to over 2,700 crisis calls related to domestic violence and sexual assault. 

To learn more about YWCA West Central Michigan visit Y W C A W C M I DOT ORG. Or if you are in need of help, please call their 24-Hour Confidential Helpline 616.454.YWCA (616.454.9922)