
Rickie Lee Jones
Running From MercyTraffic From Paradise 1993 via Geffen Records
a note about this track
This is her seventh album. Leo Kottke on 6-string, 12-string, slide acoutic guitar, and backing vocal on this track.
This is her seventh album. Leo Kottke on 6-string, 12-string, slide acoutic guitar, and backing vocal on this track.
Words and music by Marianne Faithfull. She died January 30 of this year at the age of 78. Had a four year relationship with Mick Jagger in the late 60s.
Died at the age of 56 from mesothelioma, a lung cancer from asbestos exposure.
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He recorded this album when he was 71. Grammy-winning jazz and R&B saxophonist he was born in 1945. He's toured with the Rolling Stones. On Frank Zappa's album The Grand Wazoo he played the "Mystery Horn", a straight-necked C melody saxophone.
Born in Cadillac, MI and now makes his home in Aragon, Spain. Known for his slide guitar work. He is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and lyricist.
Won two Grammys in 2024 for Best Americana Song "Cast Iron Skillet" and Best Americana album "Weathervanes." He's been sober for 13 years now.
Performing at the Jammies on February 28. Nominated for Best Jazz Album. Inspired by Django Reinhardt.
In 2021 they retired from the local music scene after 32 years!
Much of Mercy Now was written at her favorite hotel in Amsterdam. It's one of her favorite cities. Her first record deal was on a Dutch label and she tours there regularly.
Nominated for Best Rock Album. Group was founded in 2011.
Nominated for WYCE Artist of the Year
Thirteenth studio album released in 2017. Written and produced by Jeff Tweedy.
Nominated in the Best Americana Album category.
The two brothers perform the traditional Japanese music style which originated in northerner Japan.
Support for WYCE comes from Live Nation presenting Hippie Sabotage at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on May 14th.
Hippie Sabotage are an electronic and hip-hop duo, including elements of psych and indie rock.
Carpetman will be joining them on this tour.
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Vancouver based five-piece group.
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On Tuesday, February 18th, join Sophia Brewer, an academic librarian at Grand Rapids Community College, as she delves into her research on early African American women's clubs and the remarkable women who led these organizations right here in Grand Rapids.
The event will take place at the Grand Rapids Public Library.
Learn more at grpl.org
International recording artist born in Hawaii. Known for a distinct style of blues incorporating elements of psychedelic music, country music, and the blues.
Her first album, Steady On, won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk.
The Grand Rapids Symphony is hosting their annual Season Preview Concert, and you're invited!
The special concert is free and open to the public on Tuesday February 11th at 7:30 pm at Devos Performance Hall.
The Symphony's season preview concert will feature sneak peeks for the music planned for their 2025/26 season, taking you on a musical journey around the globe.
You'll also get the chance to hear from symphony leadership and experience the Grand Rapids Symphony in a variety of styles.
Seats for the Symphony's season preview concert are free, but reservations are required at grsymphony dot org
Playing at the Jammies on February 28. Nominated for Best Roots Album.
A six-piece fusion band from Grand Rapids. Nominated for Artist of the year.
This 28 year old received attention in August of 2022 following a viral video showcasing her singing and playing "Crosscut Saw" by Albert King.
Multi-instrumentalist has released more than 15 albums since the early 2000s.