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Playlist from 04/21/2024 @ 12:00am

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COMPILATIONS

Ludella
Acoustic Blue Chicago 2015 via Independent

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Karmic

Freak
Whimsical Stew (2024 Remaster) 1996 via Run

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The Black Keys

Live Till I Die
Ohio Players 2024 via Nonesuch
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South Side Coalition - (Don't You Wanna) Get Down Get Down
Mainstream Disco Funk [The Finest Funky Sounds of Mainstream Records 1974-76] 2023 via WEWANTSOUNDS

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2:40 am
Bells Brewery - The Accidentals (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Beer in downtown Kalamazoo. 

Bell's Eccentric Cafe welcomes all female, multi-instrumentalist, indie power trio, The Accidentals on Friday, April 26th at 8 p.m. 
More information for this 18 and up show is available at Bells-Beer-dot-com.

COMPILATIONS

Superstar (US Girls, Bootsy Collins)
A Song For Leon - A Tribute To Leon Russell 2023 via Primary Wave

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Bonnie Raitt

Have A Heart
The Best of Bonnie Raitt on Capitol 1989-2003 2003 via EMI
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OLUMA

On A Walk
Cooking Time 2024 via One World
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2:20 am
Festival Of the Arts-Volunteers Needed (click for more info)
Festival of The Arts reminds you that April is National Volunteer Month, it's a great time to join the Festival Family as a volunteer!

Festival of the Arts is June 7th through 9th, but it can't happen without contributions from VOLUNTEERS! The Festival Team depends on friends from the community to assist at stages, work on clean-up, help out at their many exhibits and events, and much more. 

Festival volunteer opportunities are varied, numerous, and flexible!  You can work just a few hours or a few days to help make Festival 2024 happen!

More details and sign-up information for volunteering with the Festival of The Arts is at festival gr dot org and on The Festival of The Arts Facebook page.

COMPILATIONS

The Chariettes Gospel Singers - Nobody But Jesus
Greg Belson's Divine Funk 2021 via Cultures Of Soul

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Vampire Weekend

Capricorn
Only God Was Above Us 2024 via Columbia
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Tank and the Bangas

No ID [CLEAN EDIT]
Red Balloon 2022 via Verve Forecast
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Henry Gray

Mojo Boogie
Lucky Man 1990 via Blind Pig Records
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X Ambassadors

No Strings
Townie 2024 via UMG
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2:00 am
Paws With A Cause - Retriever Fever (click for more info)

West Michigan families and their dogs are invited to Paws With a Cause's annual Retriever Fever...a dog-friendly gathering on Saturday, September 21, at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids.

 

Retriever Fever is a friendly competition between Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever fans with retriever races, and PAWS merch sales contributing to deciding which dog breed is named "Top Dog."

 

It includes food trucks, games and activities, community vendors, Dog CPR/First Aid Demos, Pet Headshots, and the opportunity to learn about the life-changing impact of a PAWS Assistance Dog .

More information is at pawswithacause dot org

 

COMPILATIONS

Montara
The New Groove- The Blue Note Remix Project, Vol. 1 1996 via Blue Note Records

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Lo Moon

Mary In The Woods
I Wish You Way More Than Luck 2024 via Strngr
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COMPILATIONS

I'm Free
The Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection 1991 via Alligator Records

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Sam Evian

Stay
Plunge 2024 via Flying Cloud
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1:40 am
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.

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. 

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.

Pinetop Perkins

Every Day I Have The Blues
Born in the Delta 1997 via Telarc
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Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Mississippi Flyer
Just For A Thrill 2005 via Fuel 2000
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COMPILATIONS

Ebi Soda - Yoshi Orange (Radio Edit)
Tru Thoughts 2021 2021 via Tru Thoughts

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Baby Rose

It's Alright (with BADBADNOTGOOD)
Slow Burn 2024 via Secretly Canadian
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1:20 am
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

COMPILATIONS

All Around the World
Roots Music- An American Journey 1976 via Calliope

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Emma Zeck

Kiss Of The Thorn
Eclipse 2024 via ZeckTone
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Little Sonny Jones

I'm Loaded
New Orleans R&B Gems 1995 via Black Top Records
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Soul Sugar

Just a little talk (feat. Jolly Joseph)
Just a little talk 2024 via Gee
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1:00 am
Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation (click for more info)
The 1st annual all-day Music Econ Summit will take place on Saturday April, 27th from 8:30am to 7:30pm, at the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation. The Summit is designed to educate musicians from all genres on the music business.  

Attendees will learn from lawyers, industry professionals, and successful independent artists on how to increase your income and become a successful entrepreneur while sharing the power of music with the world.

The Music Econ Summit is brought to you by the GRCCT, Michigan Music Alliance, Push the City Cypher, and Triumph Music Academy.

For information about sponsorship opportunities for this year's Music Econ Summit contact monk@grcct.com.

More details alson on Facebook and the "Music Econ Summit" event page.


COMPILATIONS

Jr. Thomas & The Volcanos - Sunk In The Mist
Colemine Records Presents Brighter Days Ahead 2021 via Colemine

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BrhyM

Deep Blue
Single 2024 via Zappo
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Lexsoul Dancemachine

Nu Reality (feat. Liis Lutsoja)
Lexplosion II 2020 via Funk Embassy
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COMPILATIONS

Etta James - Nobody Loves You Like Me
Listen Whitey! The Sounds of Black Power, 1967-1974 2013 via Light in the Attic

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Beware Wolves

Goos Ride
Beware Wolves Volume 3 2024 via Aqualamb
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12:40 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.

Victor Axelrod

How Long Do I Have to Wait For You
If You Ask Me To - Victor Axelrod Covers for Daptone Records 2023 via Daptone
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Empress Of

Femenine
For Your Consideration 2024 via Major Arcana / Giant
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Ray Charles

One Mint Julep
The Very Best Of Ray Charles 1999 via Rhino
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COMPILATIONS

- Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo' - Diving Duck Blues
Birthright [A Black Roots Music Compendium] 2023 via Craft Recordings

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Nx Worries

86Sentra (Clean)
Single 2024 via Stones Throw
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12:20 am
Writers Alley: "Mom Always Says" (click for more info)
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Mother's Day?

The Writers Alley presents "Mom Always Says,"... a fundraiser for CASA of Kent County, on Saturday, May 4th, at The Fountain Street Church Community Center in downtown Grand Rapids.

Mom Always Says will tell Stories of Motherhood in Celebration of Mother's Day, and features keynote speaker and Pulitzer-prize nominated poet Linda Nemec Foster.

Mom Always Says is underwritten by Fountain Street Church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The program starts at 6:00 p.m.  

Ticket prices include a charcuterie buffet and light beverages.

For tickets and more information, it's thewritersalley dot com


COMPILATIONS

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel t
Studio Rio Presents - The Brazil Connection 2014 via Sony

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Alice Russell

Sinner
I Am 2024 via Tru Thoughts
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Jack Johnson

Good People
In Between Dreams 2005 via Universal
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Cola

Pallor Tricks
Single 2024 via Fire Talk
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12:00 am
West Michigan Blues Society-Ghalia Volt (click for more info)
The West Michigan Blues Society is sponsoring a fundraising concert featuring blues artist Ghalia Volt on Tuesday, May 21, at Billy's Lounge in Grand Rapids.

Ghalia Volt is a blues/rock singer, guitarist, drummer, and songwriter from Belgium where she performed punk and rockabilly in bands and busked on the streets of Brussels .

Doors open at 6:00 PM. Tickets and  VIP booths are available online and at the door.

For more information on the show and to purchase tickets its wmbs dot org