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Playlist from 04/07/2024 @ 12:00pm

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Beck

Dreams (Colors Mix)
Colors 2017 via Capitol Records
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Run the Jewels

Legend Has It - CLEAN
RTJ3 2017 via Independent
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Ethan Iverson

Technically Acceptable
Technically Acceptable 2024 via Blue Note
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Led Zeppelin

Kashmir
Latter Days - The Best Of Led Zeppelin Vol. 2 2000 via Atlantic
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2:40 pm
PROMO-WYCE Estate Plan Reminder (click for more info)

Have you ever wondered what you can do to pay it forward and make sure WYCE Radio is here for your kids and grandkids to enjoy?

In addition to your generous continuing support for WYCE while you're still with us, please consider including a financial gift to WYCE in your estate plan to help keep community radio alive and well in West Michigan for years to come.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to consult with your estate planning attorney about the benefits of leaving a gift to support WYCE for years to come. 

If you don't have an estate planning attorney, don't hesitate to contact Station Manager Phil Tower(phil@grcmc.org) for our trusted recommendations. Th you for your support!

Gorillaz

Opium (Ft. EARTHGANG)
Song Machine 2020 via Warner
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2:20 pm
Switchback Gear Exchange (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Switchback Gear Exchange... a full-service bike shop and community hub!

Switchback Gear Exchange features many new and used bikes, accessories, and expert bike services. 

Also offering craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic selections.

On Tuesdays, Switchback hosts a bluegrass jam. On Thursdays, there is an acoustic open mic opportunity to listen to or play some tunes.

More information on Switchback is on most Social Media platforms or at goswitchback dot com.

Sturgill Simpson

In Bloom
A Sailors Guide To Earth 2016 via Atlantic
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COMPILATIONS

Playing in the Band
Electric Apricot- Quest for Festeroo 2008 via Hip-O Records

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Jesse Ray and The Carolina Catfish

Good Pickin'
Jesse Ray And The Carolina Catfish 2022 via Independent

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Primus

John the Fisherman
They Can't All Be Zingers 2006 via Interscope Records
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Gary Clark Jr

Don't Owe You a Thang
The Bright Lights EP 2011 via 101 DISTRIBUTION
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2:00 pm
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan (click for more info)
The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan is a private, non-profit fair housing organization committed to providing comprehensive fair housing services, including education, outreach, research, advocacy and enforcement. 

The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan hosts its 36th Annual Fair Housing Workshop Series, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, on Thursday, April 18 from 8 to 11:30 am. 

The Fair Housing Workshop Series offers three workshops on fair housing and the conference cost is $40; with discounted tickets available as well as scholarships for Kent County adults 60+ and others. 

More information on this year's Fair Housing Workshop Series including workshop descriptions, and scholarships is available at fhcwm dot org

The Black Keys

Little Black Submarines
El Camino 2011 via Nonesuch
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Cake

Sheep Go to Heaven
Prolonging the Magic 1998 via Volcano
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1:40 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)

David Bowie

Five Years
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars 1972 via Virgin Records Us
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The Go Rounds

Shock N Awe
Don't Go Not Changin' 2015 via Earth Work

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1:20 pm
Switchback Gear Exchange (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Switchback Gear Exchange... a full-service bike shop and community hub!

Switchback Gear Exchange features many new and used bikes, accessories, and expert bike services. 

Also offering craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic selections.

On Tuesdays, Switchback hosts a bluegrass jam. On Thursdays, there is an acoustic open mic opportunity to listen to or play some tunes.

More information on Switchback is on most Social Media platforms or at goswitchback dot com.

The Head and The Heart

False Alarm
Signs of Light 2016 via Parlophone
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Left Lane Cruiser

Electrify
Rock Them Back To Hell 2014 via Alive
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Tyler Childers

House Fire
Country Squire 2019 via RCA
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Ani DiFranco

Willing to Fight
Puddle Dive 1993 via Righteous Babe
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Breezy Rodio

The Power of the Blues
Sometimes The Blues Got Me 2018 via Delmark
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1:00 pm
Gift of Life Michigan--April is National Donate Life Month (click for more info)
Gift of Life Michigan reminds you that April is National Donate Life Month, a time to honor those who've donated and celebrate the lives they saved. 

Because of the generosity of donors and donor families saving lives through transplantation is made possible. 

Right now, over 106,000 people here in the U.S. are waiting for a life-saving organ donation...and more than 2,500 of them live here in Michigan.

Learn how you can make a life-saving difference today, just by joining the Michigan Organ Donor Registry, at Gift of Life Michigan dot org. 


The White Stripes

Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground
White Blood Cells 2002 via V2
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Beats Antique

The Approach
A Thousand Faces - Act 1 2013 via Independent
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Rodrigo y Gabriela

Orion
Rodrigo y Gabriela 2006 via Ato Records
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12:40 pm
Blandford Nature Center -FREE IN APRIL (click for more info)
Blandford Nature Center celebrates Earth Day for the entire month of April by offering FREE admission beginning Monday, April 1st through Tuesday, April 30th. 

This month of free admission includes some complimentary programming and activities at Blandford Nature Center,  located at 1715 Hillburn Ave NW in Grand Rapids.

Throughout April, Blandford's trails and grounds will be open daily from dawn to dusk. The Visitor Center will be open Monday-Saturday from 9 to 5pm. 

Guests will have access to 264 acres of forests, meadows, and wetlands, plus 8 miles of trails including 1 mile of ADA accessible trails, and much more.

Free admission during April was made possible by a donation from Lake Michigan Credit Union. 

For more info it's blandfordnaturecenter dot org

Monty Montgomery

I'm Alive
Crucial Vibes 1999 via The Orchard
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Goat

Gathering of Ancient Tribes
Commune 2014 via Sup Pop
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12:30 pm
Ralston Presents - Amy Speace at Peter Wege Theatre (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Man In The Hat Productions, presenting Amy Speace with special guest Ralston Bowles this Friday night, April 12th at the Peter Martin Wege Auditorium.

Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine consider Amy Speace "a leading voice of the new generation of folk and Americana music." 

A portion of every ticket sold for this show directly supports WYCE Radio!

Tickets on sale now plus more information is  at wyce dot org forward slash concerts

Trombone Shorty

Do To Me
For True 2011 via Verve Forecast
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Mustard Plug

Life Is Too Short
In Black And White 2007 via Hopeless Records

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Frank Zappa

Cheap Thrills
Cheap Thrills 1998 via Rykodisc
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12:20 pm
Switchback Gear Exchange (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Switchback Gear Exchange... a full-service bike shop and community hub!

Switchback Gear Exchange features many new and used bikes, accessories, and expert bike services. 

Also offering craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic selections.

On Tuesdays, Switchback hosts a bluegrass jam. On Thursdays, there is an acoustic open mic opportunity to listen to or play some tunes.

More information on Switchback is on most Social Media platforms or at goswitchback dot com.

The Bootstrap Boys

I Hope You're Happy
Country Songs for Sale 2015 via Independent

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COMPILATIONS

Message to Love
Sacred Sources, Vol. 1- Live Forever 1993 via Cohiba

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Billy Strings

Highway Hypnosis
Home 2019 via Rounder

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Ween

Mutilated Lips
The Mollusk 1997 via Elektra / Wea
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12:00 pm
WGNO-West Grand Community Cleanup 2024 (click for more info)
The Community Cleanup is proud to announce its 15th annual cleanup day scheduled for Saturday April 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

This city-wide initiative, organized by the West Grand Neighborhood Organization (WGNO), in partnership with multiple neighborhood associations, businesses and organizations is designed to preserve the natural beauty of our city.

Participants are invited to join The Community Cleanup by signing up and registering ahead of time at  westgrand.org slash wsccleanup. 

Organizers note that Community Cleanup  sponsors are still needed, if you're company is interested in sponsoring this year's community cleanup, learn more at westgrand dot org slash wsccleanup