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Playlist from 01/24/2024 @ 9:00pm

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William Bell

People Want to Go Home
This Is Where I Live 2016 via Stax
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Andy Shauf

Changer
The Neon Skyline 2020 via Anti
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Bump

Either or Neither
Incredible Consequence 2006 via Independent

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Shana Cleveland

Walking Through The Morning Dew
Manzanita 2023 via Hardly Art
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11:40 pm
Be Nice Kids and Family Expo (click for more info)

The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan and Be Nice are sponsoring a Kids And Family Expo at DeVos Place on Saturday, January 27th, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

The Kids and Family Expo is all about empowering a family's overall wellness through interactive, educational, & physical activities!  

Tickets and more information on the Kids and Family Expo presented by the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan are available at be nice dot org

Susan McKeown

Fallen Angel
Belong 2012 via Hibernian Music
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Natraj

Promenade 4
Ragamala Paintings Alive 2023 via Big Round Records
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The Cactus Blossoms

I Could Almost Cry
One Day 2022 via Walkie Talkie
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The Verlaines

Makes No Difference
Bird Dog 1988 via Flying Fish
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11:20 pm
LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN PSA (click for more info)

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan works with the West Michigan community to permanently protect and care for nearby natural areas. 

By preserving and restoring West Michigan's unique ecosystems--from its big forests and wild rivers to its sandy lakeshore dunes--they give future generations the opportunity to experience and enjoy the natural wonders we treasure today. 

Learn how you can volunteer for The Land Conservancy of West Michigan, explore a nature preserve, attend an informational event, and support the permanent protection of nature in West Michigan at naturenearby dot org. 

Bill and Bonnie Hearne

Going Back To Georgia
Diamonds In The Rough 1997 via Warner Bros / Wea
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Ernie Watts

You Are There
Oasis 2011 via Flying Dolphin
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The Mother Hips

Lost Out The Window
When We Disappear 2023 via Blue Rose
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Sue Foley

To Be Next to You
Love Comin' Down 2000 via Shanachie
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11:00 pm
The Rapidian Documenters (click for more info)

You might have heard The Rapidian is back! And now The Rapidian is looking for passionate writers to join their team as volunteer reporters. 

The Rapidian aims to elevate local voices and foster civic engagement by creating space for community participation in reporting on topics that matter to them. Volunteer with the Rapidian and join them in sharing the stories that matter in Grand Rapids.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2024. Those interested can email Rapidian Program Manager Allison Donahue at a l l i s o n at grcmc.org

Utah Phillips & Mark Ross

Bessie (Story)-Look for Me in Butte [Song]
Loafer's Glory 1997 via Red House
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Paul Kelly and the Messengers

Know Your Friends
Under The Sun 1988 via A&M
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Marta Sebestyen

Tavasz, Tavasz
The Best Of Marta Sebestyen 1997 via Hannibal
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Susto

Break Free Rolling Stone
My Entire Life 2023 via New West
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10:40 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 on February 13th, Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive presents a Valentine's Day show with her duo Rachael and Vilray, for a night of jazzy folk.

On February 29th, iconic singer Aimee Mann performs live at St. Cecilia Music Center, and singer Marc Cohn returns to St. Cecilia Music Center on April 11th.

Tickets for these and all other shows are at scmcgr dot org.

Those Darn Accordions!

Rice For One
Lawnball 2004 via Globe (City Hall)
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Turnstile & BADBADNOTGOOD

Underwater Boi
New Heart Designs 2023 via Roadrunner
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Roxy Music

Just Another High
Siren 1975 via Reprise
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Wild Pink

Pacific City
A Billion Little Lights 2021 via Royal Mountain
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10:20 pm
5th Annual Donut Dash 5k (click for more info)

You're invited to lace up your running shoes and satisfy your sweet tooth at the Westside Stride's 5th Annual Donut Dash 5K happening Tuesday, February 13th, at 6 p.m.

This 5K is open to everyone and is free of charge. While participation is complimentary, attendees can make a donation to benefit the Grand Rapids Police Foundation or purchase a special Donut Dash shirt at the event.

Westside Stride's 5th Annual Donut Dash 5K is sponsored by Swift Printing and Bridge Street Market.

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom will be on hand to serve as the official starter for the 5th annual Donut Dash 5K

Registration and more information are available at SwiftPrinting dot com forward slash westside dash signup.

Tanita Tikaram

Hot Stones
Eleven Kinds of Loneliness 1992 via Warner Bros / Wea
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Colter Wall

For a Long While
Little Songs 2023 via La Honda / RCA
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James Asher

Pemulwuy Returns
Shaman Drums 2002 via Sammasati
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String Cheese

Her Road Goes Home
String Cheese 2007 via Independent

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10:00 pm
Be Nice Seasonal Depression (click for more info)

AUDIO PSA

Jake Stilson

Song For A Callous Lover
The Same Moon Shines On Both Of Us 2005 via Independent

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Matt Costa

When the Avalanche Comes
Yellow Coat 2020 via Dangerbird
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Eilen Jewell

The Bitter End
Get Behind the Wheel 2023 via Signature Sounds
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Todd Wolfe Band

The Inner Light
Miles to Go 2014 via American Showplace Music
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9:40 pm
Kalamazoo State Theatre - The Mountain Goats (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Kalamazoo State Theatre presenting The Mountain Goats on April 9th.

The Mountain Goats are an indie rock group that have been performing together for decades now.

They'll be on tour with their latest album, "Jenny From Thebes."

Tickets and more information for The Mountain Goats at The Kalamazoo State Theatre on April 9th are available at k a z o o state dot com.

Gove Scrivenor

Minuet for the Backroads
Shine On 1998 via Compass Records
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Cyrus Chestnut

There Will Never Be Another You
My Father's Hands 2022 via Highnote
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Lesiem

Fortitudo (Fortitude)
Auracle 2005 via Intent City
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Khruangbin

Zionsville
Live at Sydney Opera House 2023 via Dead Oceans
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9:20 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)

U2

So Cruel
Achtung Baby 1991 via Island
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Ray Charles

Crazy Love
Genius Loves Company 2004 via Concord Records
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Saint Sister

Manchester Air
Where I Should End 2021 via Independent
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd

You Can't Love Me
Dirt On My Diamonds 2023 via Provogue
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9:00 pm
Kids Food Basket (click for more info)

Did you know that half a million children in Michigan live in food insecure households? 

More than 34,000 of those children live right here in West Michigan.

The only way we will realize a hunger-free community is by getting there together. 

Kids' Food Basket is a food equity nonprofit supporting West Michigan kids and families by increasing access to healthy, nourishing meals.

More information at kids food basket dot org.