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Traditions!

Traditions! Is A Weekly Two-Hour Presentation Following Musical Streams Passed Down Through Generations; Pathways Linked By A Sincere Appreciation And Acknowledgement Of The Influential Styles That Continue Shaping The Landscape Of Roots Music: Early Influences - Pioneering Legends - Roots Revivalists - Indigenous Cultures. Thanks For Joining Us!

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Keola Beamer

He Aloha No 'O Honolulu (Beloved Is Honolulu) [Instrumental]
Wooden Boat 1994 via Windham Hill Records
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Traditions! Returns Next Week

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COMPILATIONS

There Must Be A Panic On
Cadillac Baby's Bea & Baby Records 2019 via Earwig Music
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Chicago Blues Legend James Cotton

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Rosie Flores

Girl Haggard
Once More With Feeling 1993 via Hightone Records
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Austin, TX - The Seventy-Three Year-Old Is One Of The "Top 75 Greatest Female Guitarists Of All Time"

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Junior Valentine and Jason Wheeler

Willin
Island Head 2014 via Cassandra Records
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GR Music - Working Up Lowell George - RIP, Junior

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COMPILATIONS

Sleepy Man Blues
The Prestige-Folklore Years, Vol. 2- New City Blues 1994 via Prestige/Folklore Records
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Lonnie Johnson, 1937 - A Pioneer Of Jazz Guitar And Jazz Violin; First To Play An Electrically Amplified Violin

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9:40 am
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.

Johnny Cash

Gospel Road
Bootleg Vol. IV- The Soul of Truth 2012 via Sony Legacy
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1971 - Soundtrack To The Film Of The Same Name

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The Small Glories

Wondrous Traveler
Wondrous Traveler 2016 via Imports
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Juno Award Winning Duo Out Of Winnipeg - Cara Luft Is A Founding Member Of The Wailin' Jennys

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9:30 am
LINEAR RESTAURANT (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Linear Restaurant located downtown at 1001 Monroe. 

Overlooking the Grand River, Linear focuses on fresh cuisine, while striving to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Featuring a full bar with handcrafted cocktails, and several wine and beer offerings. Linear's Modern American menu highlights seasonal flavors, and handmade culinary offerings.

Linear is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday 11am to 2pm, dinner Tuesday through Saturday 5pm to 10 pm, plus weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

Reservations and more info is available at LinearRestaurant dot com.

Railroad Earth

Chains
The Black Bear Sessions 2001 via BOS
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Stillwater, NJ 2001 Debut Release

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Full Cord

Downtown
Hindsight 2021 via Independent
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Pre-Show Taste; GR Pickin' - Performing At Jammies 24. 2/23

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9:20 am
WYCE JAMMIE AWARDS (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Varnum Law, presenting sponsor for The 2024 WYCE Jammie Awards, Friday, February 23rd, at the Intersection! 

This year's Jammies will feature 19 Michigan bands on three stages, including live music from (**mention 4 of the bands listed below) 15 other bands!  

We will also award Jammies for Best Album of 2023, Song of the Year, and the brand new Against All Odds Award presented by Varnum Law. 

Doors open for this all-ages show at 5:30 pm, and music starts at 6. Entry is a suggested donation of $5, and we will also be collecting canned donations at the door for Feeding America West Michigan.

The 2024 WYCE Jammies 24 are presented by Varnum Law... with additional support from Founder's Brewing, Tiger Solar, Patriot Realty, Vertigo Music, and our VIP Room Sponsor Stock 'Da Bar Vodka. 

COMPILATIONS

At the Top of Cerro de Palomares (Tangos)
Global Rhythm Presents- Planet Buzz 2004 via Narada
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Traditions Around The World: Estrella Morente, Spanish Flamenco Singer - Flamengo; Song, Music And Dance Strongly Influenced By The Gitanos. Its Roots Running Deeper in Moorish Musical Traditions, The Culture Originating In Andalusia (Spain) - Earliest Known Publishing In The Book Las Cartas Marruecas, 1774

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Our Boys Steel Orchestra

Cryin'
Pan Progress 1991 via Mango
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Traditions Around The World: Tobago, Republic Of Trinidad; Birthplace Of Steelpan, The Limbo, And Other Influential Music Styles - Calypso, Soca, Rapso, Parang, Chutney, And Chutney Soca

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Flesh & Bone

Cliffside Village
Skeleton Woman 1993 via Silver Wave
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Traditions Around The World: Shamanic Mysticism - Inspired By American Indigenous People Of The Western Plains And Southwest - Built Upon The Literary Work "Women Who Run With The Wolves"

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Joanne Shenandoah

Heartbeat
Eagle Cries 2001 via Red Feather
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Traditions Around The World: Musical Vision Quest Exploring Traditional Native Chants, New Age Hybrid, And Children's Music

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9:00 am
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. 

COMPILATIONS

King of the Blues
The Man of Somebody's Dreams- A Tribute to Chris Gaffney 2009 via Yep Roc Records
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Robbie Fulks - Part Of An All-Star Gathering Paying Tribute to The Late Singer/Songwriter And Founder Of The Hacienda Brothers, Chris Gaffney - Gaffney Left His Mark On Many Facets Of American Music

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Mandolin Orange

Cold Lover's Waltz
Blindfaller 2016 via Yep Roc
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Chapel Hill, NC - Now Known As Watchhouse; Andrew Marlin & Emily Franz - The Band Has Produced Seven Albums Of Marlin's Original Works Of American Roots Music

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8:40 am

Al Cook

Jake Liquor Blues
Mississippi 1930 2014 via Wolf
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Blues Plate Special: Al Cook Grew Up In Vienna Influenced By Blind Lemon Jefferson, Charley Patton And Son House. He Rode The Rockabilly Revival In The Early 1980's, And by 1989 Devoted His Full Energy And Devotion To The Blues. Cook Is Credited As One Of The Pioneers Of The Continental European Blues Scene.

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Joe Clark Big Band

Yesterday's Gardenias
Lush 2013 via JAZZED MEDIA
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The Jazz Spot; Chicago, 2013 - Simmers And Swings With A Line-Up Of Chicago's Top Of The Line Players. Clark Leads The Band On Arrangements Influenced By Film Noir And The Greasy Sound Of New Orleans Brass Bands

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8:20 am
WYCE JAMMIE AWARDS (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Varnum Law, presenting sponsor for The 2024 WYCE Jammie Awards, Friday, February 23rd, at the Intersection! 

This year's Jammies will feature 19 Michigan bands on three stages, including live music from (**mention 4 of the bands listed below) 15 other bands!  

We will also award Jammies for Best Album of 2023, Song of the Year, and the brand new Against All Odds Award presented by Varnum Law. 

Doors open for this all-ages show at 5:30 pm, and music starts at 6. Entry is a suggested donation of $5, and we will also be collecting canned donations at the door for Feeding America West Michigan.

The 2024 WYCE Jammies 24 are presented by Varnum Law... with additional support from Founder's Brewing, Tiger Solar, Patriot Realty, Vertigo Music, and our VIP Room Sponsor Stock 'Da Bar Vodka. 

Jason James

True Blues
Jason James 2015 via New West Records
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Texas-Born Honky-Tonker

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Brit Taylor

No Cowboys
Kentucky Bluegrassed 2024 via Cut a Shine
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Hindman, KY - Semi-Autobiographical Long-Player With A Bobbie Gentry Vibe - New Music Into 'YCE

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Mac Wiseman

Me & Bobby McGee
Name In The Sand 1964 via MTI
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Spin From The Vinyl Vault - Bluegrass Legend!; Performer For Over Seventy Years - Early On Played With Flatt & Scruggs, And Bill Monroe - Recorded A String Of Country Hits - - - - Influences: Charlie Poole, Mainer's Mountaineers, Gid Tanner & The Skillet Lickers And The Carter Family

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COMPILATIONS

Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair
Any Woman's Blues 2001 via Rounder / Umgd
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Tracy Nelson - Working Up Bessie Smith, 1928

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Beats Settin' Home

Long Way Back Home
Good Morning Sunshine 1996 via Independent
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Michigan Music - Banjo Jim And Bear Berends Co-Founded The Blue Water Ramblers In 2002 - Performing Next Sunday 2/18; The Art Rat Gallery, Division St

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Brownie Ford

I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
Stories from Mountains, Swamps & Honky-Tonks 1990 via Flying Fish Records
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One Of The Last Real Old-Time Louisiana Woods Cowboys And One Of The Few Documented Traditional Singers Of The Old Anglo-Ballads, Cowboy Songs, Frontier Ballads, Sentimental Parlor Ditties, And Early Country

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8:00 am
GRPL-BLACK HISTORY MONTH (click for more info)
In honor of black history month this February, the Grand Rapids Public Library is offering special programming for kids, teens, and adults that highlights and celebrates our Black community.

Black History Month programming at the Grand Rapids Public Library includes presentations by GRPL staff, local businesses, and artists throughout February.

Families are invited to visit the Main Library on February 17 for a special showing of the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.  Musically inspired, age-appropriate crafts and popcorn from Mosby's Popcorn will also be available on a first come, first served basis
Black History Month storytimes will highlight Black stories and include songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun.
More information about these free Black History Month events can be found at www.grpl.org.