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Playlist from 12/27/2023 @ 12:00pm

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Lucy loves "music with a beat". That works out well, because WYCE tends to feature beat-equipped music in its library.

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Overdrive Orchestra

Skin Deep (Demo)
Heading East (Deluxe) 2023 via Independent

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Needtobreathe

Feet, Don't Fail Me Now
Rivers in the Wasteland 2014 via Atlantic

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Afro Celt Sound System

When You're Falling
Volume 3- Further in Time 2001 via Real World
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COMPILATIONS

Seven Spanish Angels - Allison Russell & Norah Jones
Long Story Short - Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl 2023 via Legacy

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COMPILATIONS

I'll Take You There [Staple Singers]
Muscle Shoals (OST) 2014 via Republic

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2:40 pm
Promo - Acoustic Cafe and Local Spins Replay on Sunday (click for more info)

WYCE's Specialty programming on Friday includes Acoustic Cafe from 9-11 am and Local Spins from 11 am until Noon.

If you can't catch the shows on Friday, you can now listen to a replay on the weekend. 

On Sunday, it's Acoustic Cafe from 3-5 pm and Local Spins from 5-6 right here on a World of Music, 88.1 FM WYCE, on our app, and streaming online at WYCE dot org.

COMPILATIONS

Please Leave a Light On When You (fun.)
Beck Song Reader 2014 via Capitol

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Natraj

Promenade Reprise
Ragamala Paintings Alive 2023 via Big Round Records
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Spottiswoode and His Enemies

Another Year
English Dream 2014 via Old Soul
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2:30 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

Jordan Hamilton

Foreign Land
Forrenland [EP] 2018 via Independent
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Wye Oak

The Tower
Shriek 2014 via Merge
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Mike Lutley

All The Things You Are
Double Or Nothing 2015 via Independent
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2:20 pm
Section Live - Martin Sexton (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live and WYCE presenting Martin Sexton live at The Wealthy Theatre January 17th.

Martin Sexton is an American singer-songwriter blending Gospel, Country, Rock and Blues.
Tickets and more information is available at etix dot com.

Vox Vidorra

We're So Lonely
Promise Land 2015 via Independent

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Pink Martini

Mar Desconocido
Hey Eugene! 2007 via Heinz Records
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(REQUESTED)

Tony Bennett and k.d. lang

What a Wonderful World
A Wonderful World 2002 via Sony
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The Nightowls

All the Good Things You Are
We Are The Nightowls 2018 via Nine Mile Records
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COMPILATIONS

Jump, Jive & Wail
Arts Jam 2008- A Benefit For The Grand Rapids Public Schools Music And Arts Programs 2008 via River City Studios

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Ottmar Liebert

Soma
Viva 1995 via Sony
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2:00 pm
Mercantile Bank (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Mercantile Bank.  

Mercantile Bank  is collecting winter items for Mel Trotter Ministries Code Blue drive to help those most vulnerable this winter.  

Donations of new and like new winter weather items for men, women and children may be dropped off at any Grand Rapids area Mercantile Bank location through December 31st.

Their team is focused on making a positive impact because when community and banking meet, Merc is here. 

More at mercbank.com.

Los Van Van

La Bomba Soy Yo
Llego Van Van 1999 via Atlantic
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Shawn Morford

Children, Go Where I Send Thee
A Wintry Mix 2023 via Independent
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The Crusaders

Don't Let It Get You Down
Gold 2007 via Hip-O / Verve
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(REQUESTED)

Hello Dave

Michigan
Perfect Day 2003 via Fresh Tracks
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Earl King

(Happy Little Nobody's) Waggy Tail Dog
Sexual Telepathy 1990 via Black Top Records
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1:40 pm
Section Live - Dopapod (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live presenting Dopapod live at Elevation.

American based rock band Dopapod will be performing at Elevation on March 15th 2023 with support from Chirp.

Tickets and more information is available at etix dot com.

Greg Trooper

Everywhere
Everywhere 1992 via Koch Records
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Joss Stone

(1-2-3-4-5-6-7) Count the Days
The Soul Sessions Vol. 2 2012 via S-Curve
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1:30 pm
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COMPILATIONS

Keb' Mo' - Better Everyday
Concord Holiday Hits 2023 2023 via Concord

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Megan Dooley

Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis
Made in Kalamazoo 2015 via Independent
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1:20 pm
Section Live - Martin Sexton (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live and WYCE presenting Martin Sexton live at The Wealthy Theatre January 17th.

Martin Sexton is an American singer-songwriter blending Gospel, Country, Rock and Blues.
Tickets and more information is available at etix dot com.

COMPILATIONS

1941
This is the Town - A Tribute to Nilsson 2014 via Royal Potato Family

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Los Lobos

La Bamba
Just Another Band From East L.A. 1993 via Warner Brothers
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Olivia Mainville

Je Ne Sais Pas
Maybe The Saddest Thing 2015 via Independent

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Norah Jones & Laufey

Better Than Snow
Christmas With You 2023 via Blue Note
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She & Him

The Christmas Waltz
A Very She & Him Christmas 2011 via Merge Records
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Chris Bad News Barnes

Christmas And New Year's Blues
Hokum Blues 2017 via VizzTone
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1:00 pm
Mercantile Bank (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Mercantile Bank.  

Mercantile Bank  is collecting winter items for Mel Trotter Ministries Code Blue drive to help those most vulnerable this winter.  

Donations of new and like new winter weather items for men, women and children may be dropped off at any Grand Rapids area Mercantile Bank location through December 31st.

Their team is focused on making a positive impact because when community and banking meet, Merc is here. 

More at mercbank.com.

Bennett

Days Are Running
A Brand New Start 2012 via Independent
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COMPILATIONS

La Asesina
Rough Guide to Latin Dance 2013 via World Music Network

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Nathan Kalish

Do You Ever
I Want To Believe 2018 via Independent

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The Flying Horse Big Band

Whisper Not
A Message From The Flying Horse Big Band 2023 via Flying Horse
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12:40 pm
Bells Brewery - Desmond Jones NYE Show (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Beer. Bell's Eccentric Cafe in downtown Kalamazoo welcomes Desmond Jones, Mighty Big Rig and Fake Baseball on New Years Eve.

Desmond Jones, an award-winning five-piece rock group has shared the stage with bands like Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Here Come the Mummies, Ripe, Joe Hertler, Joe Russo, and so many more. Bells Brewery will be bringing in the new year with a night of Michigan music.

Doors for this 21 and up show open at 7:00pm, and music starts at 8:00pm. Tickets at ETIX.com.

Roberto Fonseca

Afro Mambo
ABUC 2016 via Impulse/Verve
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12:30 pm
Section Live - Scythian (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live presenting Scythian (Sith-ee-yin) at Elevation at The Intersection.

Celtic rock band Scythian will be performing on Saturday March 11th, with support from Stillhouse Junkies.

Tickets and more information on Scythian at Elevation is available at section live dot com.

Hank Williams

Honky Tonkin'
The Original Singles Collection Disc 1 1990 via PolyGram Records
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12:20 pm
Section Live - Martin Sexton (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live and WYCE presenting Martin Sexton live at The Wealthy Theatre January 17th.

Martin Sexton is an American singer-songwriter blending Gospel, Country, Rock and Blues.
Tickets and more information is available at etix dot com.

Pee Wee Ellis, Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker

Everywhere Is Out of Town
The J.B. Horns 1990
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Virga

Ghost Telephone
Backsplash 2023 via Independent
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Slow Poke

Afro Blake
At Home 2007 via Palmetto
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Caitlin Rose

Everywhere I Go
The Stand-In 2013 via ATO RECORDS / RED
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12:00 pm
Mercantile Bank (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Mercantile Bank.  

Mercantile Bank  is collecting winter items for Mel Trotter Ministries Code Blue drive to help those most vulnerable this winter.  

Donations of new and like new winter weather items for men, women and children may be dropped off at any Grand Rapids area Mercantile Bank location through December 31st.

Their team is focused on making a positive impact because when community and banking meet, Merc is here. 

More at mercbank.com.