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Playlist from 06/11/2024 @ 12:00pm

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Nina Capri

A little bit of this and that, with an emphasis on music that brightens the day and lifts your spirits. You'll hear new music, local music, world beat, and plenty of folk, rock, blues, and jazz.

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The Jazz Defenders

Wagger Jaunt
King Phoenix 2022 via Haggis Records
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The Bootstrap Boys

(Ghost) Riders in the Sky
Single 2024 via Independent

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Ray Wylie Hubbard

Bad Trick
Co-Starring 2020 via Big Machine
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Sugartone Noise Company

Seattle
Local Band Asked To Leave 2020 via Independent
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2:40 pm

Ibibio Sound Machine

Mama Say
Pull the Rope 2024 via Merge
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Karmic

Calling Of The Reign (Sweet Sativa)
Whimsical Stew (2024 Remaster) 1996 via Run

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2:30 pm
John Ball Zoo (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from John Ball Zoo, presenting their 21 and up concert series, Rock, Roar, and Pour!

John Ball Zoo invites you to enjoy live music during select nights at the zoo this summer.

On Thursday, June 27, Rock, Roar, and Pour welcomes live music from Project 90. 

Project 90 is a 90's rock party with a neon theme, street performers, food trucks, specialty drinks, and the opportunity to visit animal habitats in a kid-free environment.

Tickets and more information on John Ball Zoo's Rock, Roar, and Pour Summer Concert Series is available at  jbzoo dot org

 

Billy Strings

John Deere Tractor
Me And Dad 2022 via Rounder

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Jesse Dayton

Ballad of Boyd Elder
The Hard Way Blues 2024 via Blue Elan / Hardcharger
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2:20 pm
Kalamazoo State Theatre - Keb Mo (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Kalamazoo State Theatre presenting Keb Mo on June 18th.

Keb Mo is an American blues musician, who has been described as a "living link to the Delta Blues."

Tickets and more information for Keb Mo at the Kalamazoo State Theatre on June 18th is at k a z o o state dot com.

The Marcus King Band

Goodbye Carolina
Carolina Confessions 2018 via Fantasy/Concord
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COMPILATIONS

Got Lucky Last Night
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The Verve Pipe

Grieve For The Girl (That You Once Were)
Parachute 2017 via LMNO Pop

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Will Kimbrough

Margie's Sky
For The Life Of Me 2024 via Soundly

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The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio

Stomp The Gas
Rocket Fuel Logic 2024 via Independent
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2:00 pm
Circle Theatre (click for more info)

Circle Theatre is the only community theatre in West Michigan that specializes in summer theatre. Since 1953, Circle has continued to deliver high-quality summer theatre entertainment to audiences. 

Through their Main Stage productions, family-friendly Magic Circle productions, and their Summer Concert Series, Circle Theatre has remained a place for the community to be entertained, challenged and inspired. 

They are always looking to welcome more individuals to join their circle, whether it's as a performer, production staff, or a volunteer, they have a spot for you! 

For more information on their upcoming shows or how to get involved, visit their website at circle theatre dot org

Billy Flynn

Lonesome Highway
Lonesome Highway 2017 via Delmark
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Joe Marcinek Band

Be Lone
1 River Street 2024 via Vintage League Music
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L'Imperatrice

Sweet & Sublime (feat. Erick the Architect)
Pulsar 2024 via Microqlima
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1:40 pm
WMCAT Step Year (click for more info)

Figuring out your next steps when you're a young adult is intimidating. 

There are many questions like "What do I want do?" "Should I go to college?" "Can I even afford it?" 

At the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology, they believe that "I don't know" is a great place to start. 

Step Year, WMCAT's tuition-free college and career exploration program, is specifically designed to help you find your next steps whether that be college, a trade certificate, a new job, or maybe something you haven't thought of yet. 

Kent County young adults ages 18 to 24 can apply now for Step Year at wmcat dot org forward slash step year.

Hollow Coves

Nothing to Lose
Nothing to Lose 2024 via Nettwerk
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Ben Folds

Winslow Gardens
What Matters Most 2023 via New West
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1:30 pm
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My Baby's Sweeter [Live]
Live In Loveland [Live] 2023 via Karma Chief
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Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few

Jackpot!
Jackpot! 2024 via Break A Leg
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1:20 pm
Kalamazoo State Theatre - Keb Mo (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Kalamazoo State Theatre presenting Keb Mo on June 18th.

Keb Mo is an American blues musician, who has been described as a "living link to the Delta Blues."

Tickets and more information for Keb Mo at the Kalamazoo State Theatre on June 18th is at k a z o o state dot com.

Afro Celt Sound System

Magical Love
Single 2024 via Six Degrees
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Tim O'Brien

Grandma's Hands
Where The River Meets The Road 2017 via Howdy Skies Records
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Sierra Green & The Giants

Come To Mama
Here We Are 2024 via Big Radio
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Nubiyan Twist

Lights Out
Find Your Flame 2024 via Strut
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1:00 pm
Ottawa Hills Neighborhood Association Garden Tour (click for more info)

The Ottawa Hills Neighborhood Association invites you to its 

free30th Annual Garden Tour on June 29th.
Gardens large and small, sunny and shady, are visited by hundreds of admirers. 
Some gardens are designed and manicured while many others are "works-in-progress."
The Garden Tour runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and starts at Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School.
More information is online at ottawa hills gr dot org.

COMPILATIONS

Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes - Wake Up Everybody
The Sound Of Philadelphia 2021 via LEGACY

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The Reddcoats

Still Waiting
The Reddcoats 2 2024 via Independent
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Sarah Gayle Meech

Trouble With Me
Easin' On 2024 via Good Timin' Woman
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12:40 pm
Smiling Acres Music Festival 2024 (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Smiling Acres, presenting their flagship music festival, June 28-30th, in Trufant, Michigan. 

Tickets are on sale now for this year's festival featuring live music from  The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, May Erlewine, Patty PerShayla and the Mayhaps, Lady Ace Boogie, and many more!

The Smiling Acres Music Festival also offers workshops for all ages, plus craft and food vendors.

Weekend passes plus more information about the Smiling Acres Music Festival, including private rentals and event sponsorships, are available at smiling acres festival dot com.

The Zawose Queens

Maisha
Maisha 2024 via Real World
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Reverend John Wilkins

Trouble
Trouble 2020 via Goner
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12:30 pm
Fairgrounds Festival 2024 (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Thornapple Arts Council... announcing the Fair Ground Festival... a celebration of women and diversity in music and rural community.

The Fair Ground Festival happening July 27th at the Barry Expo Center, in Hastings.

It is a one-day, family-friendly musical festival held at an accessible venue, featuring eight female-led performers including The Accidentals, Alanna Royale, and The War and Treaty.

More information and festival tickets are at fairgroundfestival dot org

Fantastic Cat

The Hammer & The Nail
Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat 2024 via Missing Piece
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Al & The Black Cats

I'm A Rockabilly Rebel
The Fabulous Rockabilly Sounds of The Black Cats 2006 via Rooby
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12:20 pm
Kalamazoo State Theatre - Keb Mo (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Kalamazoo State Theatre presenting Keb Mo on June 18th.

Keb Mo is an American blues musician, who has been described as a "living link to the Delta Blues."

Tickets and more information for Keb Mo at the Kalamazoo State Theatre on June 18th is at k a z o o state dot com.

Loreena McKennitt

A Hundred Wishes
Lost Souls 2018 via Quinlan Road
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As For The Future

Letters On The Line (Clean Version)
As For The Future 2024 via Independent
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Devon Gilfillian

Unchained
Black Hole Rainbow (Deluxe Edition) 2021 via Capitol
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Judah & the Lion

Sweet Surrender
The Process 2024 via Cletus the Van
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Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Carry On
Deja Vu [50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition] 2021 via RHINO
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12:00 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.