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Playlist from 08/24/2024 @ 12:00am

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Anything funky, greazy, groovy, or stanky. Also anything that's sweet, smooth, soars, or soothes. And everything else that twangs, buzzes, swings or moves. Bring your buzz, or not- but this is a show for those who listen deep into the music.

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Hubert Laws

Sugar
California Concert - The Hollywood Palladium 2010 via Col / CTI Records (Creed Taylor Inc.) / Masterworks Jazz 76405
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Quinn Sullivan

Eyesight to the Blind [Live]
Salvation 2024 via Provogue

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Roger Davidson & Raul Jaurena

Volvere
Pasion por La Vida 2009 via Soundbrush
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2:40 am
Organicycle (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Organicycle.

Offering curbside composting for home and business needs in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

Individuals interested in Organicycle for a business or organization can find additional information at Organicycle dot org

Organicycle...A Simple Step for A Sustainable Future

American Aquarium

Head Down, Feet Moving
The Fear Of Standing Still 2024 via Losing Side
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Charlotte Gainsbourg

The Songs That We Sing
Stage Whisper 2012 via Elektra
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Huun Huur Tu and Carmen Rizzo

Dogee Mountain (Interlude)
Eternal 2009 via Electrofone Music
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2:20 am
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (click for more info)
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is partnering with Premier and Chill Foundation West Michigan to provide a free skate and build a demo for all ages and skill levels.

On Wednesday, August 28th, members of the Premier team, skatepark builders, and local artists will guide a skate demo workshop at Clemente DIY Skate Park. 

GR Outdoor and Chill Foundation will provide a limited supply of free rental skateboards and safety equipment for the skateboarding class.

The class begins at 5:30 and offers introductory-level training that is free and open to the public. 

Registration is available online AND in person.

Learn more about this and other free workshops at friendsofgrparks dot org

Bruce Kaphan

En Noir Et Blanc
Bruce Kaphan Quartet 2012 via Wiggling Air
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Doug Cox & Salil Bhatt

Moods of Madhuvanti
Slide to Freedom 2 2009 via Northern Blues
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Doug, left channel; Salil, right channel. Headphones are in order.
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The Spy From Cairo

Haboob
Arabadub 2014 via Wonderwheel Recordings
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2:00 am
Eastown Street Fair (click for more info)

WYCE and the Eastown Community Association are inviting you to the 51st Annual Eastown Street Fair, Saturday September 7th!

This event is a family-friendly celebration of arts, crafts, food, live local music, and the unique Eastown neighborhood; one of Grand Rapids' most eclectic districts!

Once again, WYCE will be on-hand with a large and diverse selection of pre-owned vinyl and CDs. We'll also have your favorite YCE merch for sale, including shirts, WYCE hats, and more!

The 51st Annual Eastown Street Fair runs from 9 AM to 10 PM Saturday, September 7th.

Details and more information are at eastown dot org.

Jim White

Alabama Chrome
Drill a Hole In That Substrate and Tell Me What You See 2004 via V2
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Ruthie Foster

Joy Comes Back (Live)
Live At The Paramount 2020 via Blue Corn
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Deke Dickerson

Hello Darlin'/
Live at Duff's 2010 via Major Label (Hep400)
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1:40 am
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Lizz Wright

Somewhere Down the Mystic
Freedom & Surrender 2015 via Concord
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Memphis Royal Brothers

Hot Night In June
Memphis Royal Brothers 2024 via Royal / Mother West
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Mickey Hart

Only the Strange Remain
Mickey Hart's Mystery Box 1996 via Rykodisc
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1:20 am
Revive & Thrive Project PSA (click for more info)

Revive & Thrive Project is a local non-profit organization that aims to nourish greater Grand Rapids, one meal at a time. 

Since 2015, Revive & Thrive Project has served over 70,000 nutritious, home-delivered meals to individuals and families facing a health crisis in greater Grand Rapids. 

Meals are provided with a focus on improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and creating a community of vital support.

To learn how you can support Revive & Thrive Project  by serving as a volunteer or by making a financial donation, visit reviveandthriveproject dot org

The Djangotones

Ode To Jimby
The Djangotones 2008 via Independent

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The Sadies

Tiger Tiger
Stories Often Told 2002 via Yep Roc Records
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In The Valley Below

The Great Divide
The Black Moon 2024 via Independent

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Hot Jazz Jumpers

Nobody But My Baby Is Getting My
Hot Jazz Jumpers 2015 via Independent
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John Platania

Train Wreck
Blues, Waltzes and Badland Borders 2007 via Train Wreck Records
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1:00 am
Comprenew (click for more info)
Electronic waste is growing at an alarming rate, harming our environment and communities daily. 
Comprenew, a local nonprofit, is doing its part to combat this crisis through proper e-waste recycling and refurbishment of electronic waste. 
Instead of letting old electronics pile up at home or at work, Comprenew encourages you to be a part of the solution.
Visit comprenew dot org for information on recycling electronic waste here in West Michigan and helping to create a greener future.

El Ten Eleven

JD
Fast Forward 2015 via Fake Record Label
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COMPILATIONS

Baba Aadi
The Rough Guide to the Music of Morocco 2004 via World Music Network
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Artist on this track is Jil Jilala.

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Run Boy Run

Down In The Willow Garden
So Sang the Whippoorwill 2013 via Independent
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Lonesome Joy

Will You Ever
Lonesome Joy 2024 via Independent
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12:40 am
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Charlie Christian

Boy Meets Goy (Grand Slam)
The Original Guitar Hero 2002 via Sony
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4/10/1940
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Mandy Barnett

Far Far Away
I Can't Stop Loving You - The Songs Of Don Gibson 2014 via Rounder
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Sam Butler

Gospel Train
Raise Your Hands! 2015 via Severn Records
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A Tom Waits composition.
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Ledward Kaapana

Hanohano Hanalei
Waltz Of The Wind 1998 via Windham Hill Records
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w/ Bob Brozman

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Ruth Moody

The Way Lovers Move
Wanderer 2024 via Blue Muse
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12:20 am
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.

Goat

All-Seeing Eye
Requiem 2016 via Sub Pop
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See-I

Blow Up
See-I 2011 via Fort Knox Recordings
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Groove Collective

Comparsa Tunina
It's All in Your Mind 2001 via Shanachie
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Scrapomatic

I Surrender
I'm A Stranger And I Love The Night 2012 via Landslide Records
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12:00 am
Michigan Music Alliance (click for more info)
The Michigan Music Alliance provides accessible professional development for the Michigan music community through a variety of programming, events, and sales of the classic Support Michigan Music merchandise. 

Programming includes the B-Side Sessions, educational music business webinars, and events; including an Industry Lunch and a rotating monthly networking opportunity for the local music community. 

The Michigan Music Alliance envisions a statewide music scene that thrives on diversity and inclusion, and celebrates collaboration over competition. 

Support Michigan music!  More information is  at michigan music alliance dot org