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Playlist from 11/29/2024 @ 9:00pm

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It's not about me. Okay, it's a little about me.

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The Mountain Goats

Tallahassee
Tallahassee 2002 via 4ad
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Carolina Chocolate Drops

Snowden's Jig (Genuine Negro Jig)
Genuine Negro Jig 2010 via Nonesuch
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House Of Hamill

Daydream
Wide Awake 2017 via Independent
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Aimee Mann

Barfly
Charmer 2012 via SuperEgo Records
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11:40 pm
Promo - GR Live (click for more info)

WYCE invites you to tune in weekly for "GR Live," presented by DGRI...Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Thursdays at Noon here on WYCE and live on wyce dot org.. 

Hosted by Quinn Mathews, GR Live features live music from groups playing in the area and interviews with people in our regional music and arts community.

You can listen to GR Live on 88.1 FM WYCE, WYCE dot org, our WYCE Smartphone App, or your smart speaker.

Toni Childs

Hush
Union 1988 via Fontana a&M
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Jon Batiste

HIGHER[Live]
Chronology Of A Dream 2019 via Verve
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Ruthie Foster

People Grinnin' in Your Face
The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster 2006 via Blue Corn Music
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11:30 pm
Grand River Folk Arts Society (click for more info)
The Grand River Folk Arts Society is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose mission is to enrich people's lives and foster community through traditional music, dance, and song. 

The Grand River Folk Arts Society has a holiday concert this Saturday December 7th with the Bittersweet Christmas Band.    
Doors open 6:30pm. Music starts at 7pm at the "Wealthy Theatre Annex", 2 doors west of the Wealthy Theatre. Tickets are available cash at the door only(*cash or check), 

Their next contra dance with live music from Hawks and Owls Band is Friday, December 20, at 7pm, at  5th St Hall, at Fifth Street and Davis Northwest in Grand Rapids.

More information is available on Facebook by searching Grand River Folk Arts Society.

Lindsay Beaver

Too Cold To Cry
Tough As Love 2018 via Alligator Records
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Wayne Hancock

Dog House Blues
Viper of Melody 2009 via Bloodshot Records
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11:20 pm
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Tracy Chapman

Bang Bang Bang
Matters of the Heart 1992 via Elektra / Wea
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Shannon McNally

Down and Dirty
Jukebox Sparrows 2002 via Capitol
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Faye Webster

Better Distractions
I Know I'm Funny haha 2021 via Secretly Canadian
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McKinley James

Movin
Single 2024 via Red Lodge
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11:00 pm
New Growth Project (click for more info)

New Growth Project provides job opportunities for individuals with disabilities by growing "better than organic" vegetables for the community and gift boxes packed with handcrafted products and local goods.  

You can support their mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities by purchasing a CSA Membership for the summer of 2025.  

 CSA members will receive weekly or bi-weekly sustainably grown vegetables from their Rockford, Michigan farm.  

Learn more about New Growth Project and CSA memberships at  TheNewGrowthProject dot org


Katy Kirby

Cool Dry Place
Cool Dry Place 2021 via Keeled Scales
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Mari Kalkun

Maaima (Mother Earth)
Single 2024 via Real World
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Ween

Exactly Where I'm At
White Pepper 2000 via Elektra / Wea
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Cola

Pallor Tricks
Single 2024 via Fire Talk
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10:40 pm
St. Cecilia Music Center (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center...home of the Acoustic Cafe Folk Series.

Their newest addition to the series is The War & Treaty, appearing on March 28, 2025.

Other upcoming performances at St. Cecilia include the Del McCoury Band on December 5th, and later in the season, Judy Collins on March 13th.  

Tickets for all shows are on sale now at scmcgr dot org.

Benjamin Booker

Overtime
Witness 2017 via ATO Records
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Fruition

When It's All Said and Done
How To Make Mistakes 2024 via Independent

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10:30 pm
Fans of Valley Field (click for more info)
Fans of Valley Field exist to preserve the heritage and promote the usage of Sullivan (Valley) Field. 

Their goal is to create a year-round community space for the surrounding neighborhoods and Grand Rapids. 

You can be a part of history and help save Sullivan (formerly Valley) Field by purchasing a Brick or a spot on their Donor Wall.

Your purchase will help preserve this historic baseball stadium on the West Side of Grand Rapids.

More information on purchasing a brick or a spot on their Donor Wall is at fansofvalleyfield dot org.

B.B. King

Blues We Like
Blues On The Bayou 1998 via Mca
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Sonny Gullage

Go Be Free
Single 2024 via Blind Pig
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10:20 pm
Ox Bow (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency.

Ox-Bow School of Art welcomes you to Ox-Bow House in Douglas, Michigan, for their annual Winter Market, now open through March 29. 

More information is available at ox dash bow dot org slash artist dash market.

(ox-bow.org/artist-market)

Derek Byrne

The Beautiful Truth
Seize The Moment 2008 via Independent
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Yonder Mountain String Band

How 'Bout You
Yonder Mountain String Band 2006 via Vanguard Records
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Squirrel Nut Zippers

Winter Weather
Christmas Caravan 1998 via Mammoth Records
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David Byrne

Toe Jam
American Utopia On Broadway 2019 via Nonesuch
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Paramore

Burning Down The House
Single 2024 via Terrorbird
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10:00 pm
GR GIVING DAY 2024 (click for more info)

You're invited to support the inaugural Grand Rapids Giving Day on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. 

Grand Rapids Giving Day is more than just a fundraising event--it's a bold movement to raise $250,000 that will directly fuel 50 female-founded, grassroots, and/or innovative nonprofits. 

These organizations are the lifeblood of our West Michigan community, driving innovative solutions and creating lasting change. 

By joining Grand Rapids Giving Day, you're helping a diverse group of passionate leaders to amplify their impact.

Learn more at grgivingday dot com





Dehd

Mood Ring
Single 2024 via Fat Possum
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Dave Edmunds

Sabre Dance
A Pile of Rock- Live 2001 via Castle Us
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Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

We Deserve A Happy Ending
Front Porch Sessions 2017 via Family Owned/Thirty Tigers
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John Scofield

I Don't Need No Doctor
That's What I Say- John Scofield Plays The Music Of Ray Charles 2005 via Verve
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Jessica Carter Altman

London Fog
Aftermath 2024 via JCA
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9:40 pm
WYCE Bubbles and Brews Bash (click for more info)
The Gilmore Collection, Denison Financial, and WYCE proudly announce our 23rd annual Bubbles and Brews Bash - a holiday fundraiser on Thursday, December 5th at 5:30 pm inside HOME at the B.O.B.

Your $35 donation, payable at the door, will allow you to sample several varieties of sparkling wines and champagnes, BOB's Beers on draft, a food spread, and nonalcoholic beverages.

There will be live music from The Tommy Pancy Quintet and festive music with the West Michigan Voices of Pride.

Ages "21" and up are welcome; all proceeds benefit WYCE!

Join the party on Thursday, December 5th, for our WYCE Bubbles and Brews Bash at The BOB.

Flaco Jimenez

Seguro Que Hell Yes
Flaco Jimenez 1994 via Arista
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M. Ward

Right in the Head
Post-War 2006 via Merge Records
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9:30 pm
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity (click for more info)
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the launch of a new Home Repair program in the City of Allegan. 

The Home Repair program will provide affordable home repair relief to low-income households in the City of Allegan.

Potential home repair projects include energy efficiency, accessibility improvements like ramps, minor home repairs like gutters, and exterior rehab and roofs.

More information on Lakeshore Habitat's Home Repair program is at lakeshorehabitat dot org

COMPILATIONS

Rock Steady [Alternate Mix]
What It Is! Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977) 2006 via Rhino

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Dire Straits

Where Do You Think You're Going
Money For Nothing 1988 via Warner Bros.
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9:20 pm
Fire House Guitars (click for more info)
Support for WYCE comes from Firehouse Guitars family-owned and operated for over 25 years.

With over 4,500 guitars available, Firehouse Guitars' flagship store in Grandville, MI, houses one of the largest acoustic guitar rooms and electric guitar walls in the country.

They offer a full line of guitar effects, keyboard, drum, pro audio, and live sound gear.

Firehouse Guitars also provides repair services and a professional lessons program.

More information can be found at firehouseguitars dot com.

The Big Takeover

Love Understands
Silly Girl 2017 via Independent
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The Avett Brothers

Long Story Short
Closer Than Together 2019 via Republic
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Thao & the Get Down Stay Down

Guts
A Man Alive 2016 via Ribbon Music
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Pale Jay

Easy, Lee
Low End Love Songs 2024 via Karma Chief
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Joshua Redman

Stop This Train
Walking Shadows 2013 via Nonesuch

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9:00 pm
Land Conservancy of West Michigan - Holiday Hike (click for more info)

This season, a hike in nature could win you cool prizes! 

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is again hosting its annual Holiday Hike Challenge, now through December 31st. 

Staff from The Land Conservancy of West Michigan have hung big red holiday bows on trees at nature preserves throughout West Michigan. Your challenge is to go on a hike, find a bow, and take a photo. 

Your entries earn you chances to win prizes donated by local businesses and artists. 

Learn more at nature nearby dot org.