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!
Traditional: Composer Unknown, 1920's - Ollabelle Formed During The Post-9/11 Days Of 2001 At Sunday Night Gospel Music Sessions Humorously Dubbed Sunday School For Sinners
The Jug Band Legend Returns With A High-Spirited Romp Through The Musical Fields Of Americana Music With Few Friends Along For The Ride; A Stellar Lineup Including Juli Crockett On Vocals
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
Remembering JD Souther: RIP JD; Thanks For The Music
Remembering JD Souther: This Album Includes JD's Version Of "Faithless Love" Writing It Two Years Prior For Linda Ronstadt - JD Contributed As A Singer To Works Written By Other Artists, And Acted In A Few Movies And Television Shows
WYCE's Fall 2024 Fund Drive kicks off Monday, at 7 AM and runs through Friday at 6 PM.
As West Michigan's only independent community radio station, WYCE receives no government funding.
Your financial support for WYCE is the primary lifeline that keeps us on the air.
During our fund drive, we will have some great "dinner and show" concert packages that you can donate to receive, plus matching opportunities to double your donation.
We'll also celebrate "Music Made In Michigan" ...featuring Michigan's most iconic performers like Stevie Wonder, Billy Strings, Greta Van Fleet, and many others.
We hope we can count on your support! Remember, you can donate any amount now at wyce.org.
Remembering JD Souther: Linda And JD Were The Hottest, And Most Talented Couples In The LA Canyon Scene Of The Early 1970's - Linda's Recordings Of JD's Songs Are Stunning - Although Souther and Ronstadt's Romantic Relationship Wouldn't Last, Their Friendship Stood The Test Of Time
Remembering JD Souther: November 2. 1945 MI - September 17, 2024 NM (78) - The Principal Architect Of The Southern California Sound And Major Influence On A Generation Of Songwriters - Founding Member Of The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band - Hooked Up With Glen Frey To Form Longbranch Pennywhistle In 1970; That Collaboration Would Be Lifelong Musical Partnership - He And Karla Bonoff Were About To Begin A Four Month Tour On September 24
Remembering JD Souther: Raitt No Stranger To JD's Music - "Run Like A Thief' Appeared On 'John David Souther, 1972
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.
Three-Piece Band From Three Nations, Three Diverse Cultures - Draws On Diverse Influences Such As Calexico, Elvis Costello & Neil Finn To Craft Their Blend Of Heady Global Pop
Brent Dowe: A Mighty Force On The Regge Scene Prior To His Passing In 2006 - A Co-Founder Of The Seminal Rock Steady Trio The Melodians, 1963 Kingston
Traditions Around The World: Performs Original French Tunes With A Psychedelic Edge With Mostly A Latin Crew; The Collective Commands A Hybrid Style Wrapprd Around Boleros, Cumbia, and 1930's Surrealism
One Of The Two Cohen Backup Singers For Five Years Prior To Embarking On A Solo Career At Encouragement Of Cohen
The Franciscan Life Process Center will be hosting their 10th annual Franciscan Rhythms 5K, benefiting its music therapy program and land restoration efforts on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Detroit, MI - The Acoustic Duo Jennie Knaggs & Nick Schillace Taking Influence Of Early Americana, Blending History With The Present - The Band Take Their Name From The Village And Lake On the Keweenaw Peninsula
A Living Legend In American Music - Began As A Side Project For Jorma And Jack Of The Jefferson Airplane, Intended To Mark Time While Grace Slick Recovered From Vocal Cord Surgery - Hot Tuna Has Endured For 65 Years
Blues Plate Special: Rosalie Hill - Daughter Of Blind Fiddler And Fife Player Sid Hemphill - Hill Played Music That Was Steeped In The Tradition Of North Mississippi; Opportunities For Women To Perform This Type Of Music Was Rsre At That Time. Rosalie Hill Made No Compromise, Her String Bending Is As Deep As The Blues Gets - Rosalie Hill Passed On In 1968
Jazz Spotlight: Wayne Shorter - Saxophonist, Composer And Bandleader Coming In To Mainstream Prominence In 1959 Upon Joining Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, Joining Miles Davis' Second Great Quintet, And Then Co-Founded The Jazz Fusion Band Weather Report In 1970 - Many Of His Compositions Have Become Jazz Standards, His Mastery Of The Soprano Saxophone Undeniable - Many Honors Were Bestowed Upon Shorter Including The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award In Honor Of His Prolific Contributions To Our Culture And History
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.
Iowa City, IA - Blues & Roots From The Hawkeye State; Fresh Into 'YCE
Two Of Roots National Treasure With A Bit Of Altered Run Through Of The Woody Guthrie Classic
This New 33 1/3 Features A Who's Whose Of Brooklyn Roots Musicians With A Tip Of The Hat to Levon And The Band
Avery County, NC - The Award-Winning Duo With Blue Ridge Mountains Bent On The Emmylou, A Song Written By The Sisters Johanna And Klara Soderberg Known As First Aid Kit, Heard Here On 'YCE
Duck Baker - One Of The Most Highly Regarded Fingerstyle Guitarists Of His Generation Putting The Pick To The Railroad Disaster Ballad Recorded First By Songwriters G.B Grayson & Henry Whitter And A Year Later By Vernon Dalhart In 1924; This Version Considered The Million-Selling Country Music Release In The American Record Industry
Traditional - Appalachian Sacred Tune Sung In The Mountains As A Song Of Disconnectedness, Loss And Mourning From The Depths Of The Soul
