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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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Bela Fleck & The Flecktones

Big Country
Left Of Cool 1998 via Warner Brothers
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Chloe Kimes

Uh Huh (Clean)
Single 2025 via Independent
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Michigan music!
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Rising Appalachia

Resilient
Leylines 2019 via Independent
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Popa Chubby

Woman in My Bed Dub
Deliveries After Dark 2007 via Blind Pig
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2:40 pm
Support WYCE through your IRA (click for more info)

Are you 70½ or older?   If so, you can make a tax-smart gift to WYCE through your IRA. 


It's known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution -- and it could lower your taxable income while supporting the music you love and hear on your favorite independent community radio station.

To learn more about making a Qualified Charitable Distribution to support WYCE, be sure to check with your IRA administrator or financial advisor.

Alioune Kasse

Weulbatiku Nga
Exsina 1999 via Tinder
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The Waifs

Shiney Apple
The Waifs 1996 via Compass Records
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2:30 pm
Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum - Ford at 50 (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, presenting:  "Ford at 50: Decisions that Defined a Presidency."

"Ford at 50," a temporary exhibit, features a blend of immersive set pieces, artifacts, and historic film footage highlighting the pivotal decisions President Ford made while in office. The exhibit only runs until August 19, 2025.

For more information, including museum hours, visit Ford Library Museum dot Gov.

Major Murphy

In the Meantime
Access 2021 via Winspear
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Michigan music!
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Hans Theessink

Thula Mama (Oh Mother Don't You Weep)
Slow Train 2007 via Blue Groove
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2:20 pm
Grand Rapids Public Library (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Grand Rapids Public Library.

The Grand Rapids Public library invites you to join their Open Mic Poetry Night at the main library TONIGHT, August 12th. 

From 6 to 7 pm, all ages are invited to share their work, with sign-ups available upon arrival. 

More information on this event is available at G R P L dot ORG

Valerie June

Colors
The Moon and Stars - Prescriptions For Dreamers 2021 via Fantasy/Concord
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Punch Brothers

Punch Bowl
Punch 2008 via Nonesuch
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Eli Cook

The Devil Finds Work
High-Dollar Gospel 2017 via C.R.8 Records
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Jesse Ray and The Carolina Catfish

Thirty Hours
Jesse Ray And The Carolina Catfish 2022 via Independent
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Michigan music!

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Bedouin Soundclash

Until We Burn in the Sun (The Kids Just Want a Love Song)
Street Gospels 2007 via Side One Dummy
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2:00 pm
Section Live Presents - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day sponsor is SectionLive, presenting Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, with special guest Candid Antics, Wednesday, August 13, at Elevation.

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe brings its diverse music stylings to The Elevation stage, fusing jazz, funk, soul, and rock. 

Denson's performed for decades with bands, including the Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and many others.

Doors for this all-ages show open at 7,  and the show begins at 8.

Tickets plus more information are at SECTION LIVE dot COM.


Los Lobos

Sail On, Sailor
Native Sons 2021 via New West
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Dr. Dan

Karma Limbo
Dan On The Moon 2000 via Terminus Records
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Bob Dylan

'Til I Fell In Love With You
Time Out Of Mind 1997 via Sony
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Biscuit Miller

Wishbone
Wishbone 2016 via Bluebass
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1:40 pm
FMG Concert Series 2025 - Charley Crockett (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens, presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert Series.

Charley Crockett takes the stage August 25th, performing songs from his large discography, and tracks from his 2025 release Lonesome Drifter.

More information on this and other shows is available at MEIJER GARDENS dot ORG slash CONCERTS.

Roy Orbison

(All I Can Do Is) Dream You
The Best of The Soul of Rock and Roll 2008 via Virgin Records Us
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Ghetto Kumbe

Tambo (Nickodemus Remix)
Ghetto Kumbe Clubbing Remixes 2022 via ZZK
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1:30 pm
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Sam Beam And Jesca Hoop

One Way to Pray
Love Letter for Fire 2016 via Sub Pop
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Ray Alexander Technique

Let's Talk (Instrumental)
Let's Talk (The Complete Works 1974-1975) 2020 via Now-Again
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1:20 pm
Grand Rapids Public Library (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Grand Rapids Public Library.

The Grand Rapids Public library invites you to join their Open Mic Poetry Night at the main library TONIGHT, August 12th. 

From 6 to 7 pm, all ages are invited to share their work, with sign-ups available upon arrival. 

More information on this event is available at G R P L dot ORG

Ry Cooder and Manuel Galban

Drume Negrita
Mambo Sinuendo 2002 via Nonesuch
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Son Little

The River
Things I Forgot 2014 via Anti-
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Iain Matthews

Rains of '62
Pure And Crooked 1990 via Watermelon
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Carole King and James Taylor

You Can Close Your Eyes
Live At The Troubadour 2010 via Concord
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The Babe Rainbow

Many Moons Of Love
Today 2019 via 30th Century
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1:00 pm
Section Live Presents - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day sponsor is SectionLive, presenting Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, with special guest Candid Antics, Wednesday, August 13, at Elevation.

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe brings its diverse music stylings to The Elevation stage, fusing jazz, funk, soul, and rock. 

Denson's performed for decades with bands, including the Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and many others.

Doors for this all-ages show open at 7,  and the show begins at 8.

Tickets plus more information are at SECTION LIVE dot COM.


Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate

Ruby
Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate 2010 via Nonesuch
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Josh Garrett Band

Slide In 'g'
Honey For My Queen 2015 via Independent
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The Junky Swinger

The Grasshopper Song (ft. Zac Gregory)
The Junky Swinger 2025 via Independent
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Michigan music!
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Steve Forbert

Good Planets Are Hard to Find
Rocking Horse Head 1996 via Warner Bros / Wea
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12:40 pm
Circle Theatre (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Circle Theatre Grand Rapids, presenting "Girls Weekend," running now through August 23rd.

"Girls Weekend" is described as a fast-paced, contemporary farce about four women who travel to a Northwoods cabin for a weekend of wine, laughter, stories, and unexpected men! 

Tickets for the show and other stage performances are on sale now at Circle Theatre dot org.

(CircleTheatre.org)

Andy Frasco

Sunny Day Soldier
Half a Man 2014 via Fun Machine
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Galactic

Out In The Street
Carnivale Electricos 2012 via ANTI Records
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12:30 pm
Pyramid Scheme - Neal Francis (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Pyramid Scheme, presenting Neal Francis on August 20th with special guest Smushie.

The performance is part of Neal Francis's Return to Zero tour, named after his latest album.

Tickets and more information on this show are available at PYRAMID SCHEME BAR dot COM.

Tinariwen

Itous Ohar
Amadjar 2019 via Anti
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COMPILATIONS

Poor, Poor Pitiful Me
Enjoy Every Sandwich- The Songs Of Warren Zevon 2004 via Artemis Records

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12:20 pm
Grand Rapids Public Library (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Grand Rapids Public Library.

The Grand Rapids Public library invites you to join their Open Mic Poetry Night at the main library TONIGHT, August 12th. 

From 6 to 7 pm, all ages are invited to share their work, with sign-ups available upon arrival. 

More information on this event is available at G R P L dot ORG

Etta James

Gotta Serve Somebody
Matriarch Of The Blues 2000 via Sony Bmg Europe
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Enter The Haggis

To The Quick (Sleepy Maggie)
Casualties Of Retail 2004 via United Opportunity
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Middlemarch

She's Like A Rainbow
Goat 1992 via Independent
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Sheryl Crow

Everyday Is A Winding Road
Sheryl Crow 1996 via A&M
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12:00 pm
Section Live Presents - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day sponsor is SectionLive, presenting Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, with special guest Candid Antics, Wednesday, August 13, at Elevation.

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe brings its diverse music stylings to The Elevation stage, fusing jazz, funk, soul, and rock. 

Denson's performed for decades with bands, including the Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and many others.

Doors for this all-ages show open at 7,  and the show begins at 8.

Tickets plus more information are at SECTION LIVE dot COM.