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Playlist from 08/28/2025 @ 7:00am

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A rockin', stompin' tour through the blues, rock and edgy folk with world beat and jazz accents. No room for the esoteric here.

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all tracks listed in reverse chronological order

Gladys Knight & The Pips

The Nitty Gritty
The Ultimate Collection 1997 via PolyGram/Motown Record Company
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Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters

Ooh Woo Woo
More Fun With Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters 2024 via ATO
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Amy Black

Further On Up The Road
Memphis 2017 via Reuben Records
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The Gasoline Gypsies

Hard Livin'
Single 2025 via Independent

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8:40 am
Promo - Acoustic Cafe and Local Spins Replay on Sunday (click for more info)

WYCE's Specialty programming on Friday includes Acoustic Cafe from 9-11 am and Local Spins from 11 am until Noon.

If you can't catch the shows on Friday, you can now listen to a replay on the weekend. 

On Sunday, it's Acoustic Cafe from 3-5 pm and Local Spins from 5-6 right here on a World of Music, 88.1 FM WYCE, on our app, and streaming online at WYCE dot org.

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

Jesus Is Just Alright
Colorblind 2006 via WEA/Reprise
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Lazy Lester

I'm A Lover Not A Fighter
All Over You 1998 via Texas Music Group
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8:30 am
Play WYCE Concert Calendar (click for more info)

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Little Feat

Bayou Mama
Strike Up the Band 2025 via Hot Tomato
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Them Coulee Boys

Up Close
Single 2025 via Some Fun
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8:20 am
Less Travelled-More Music Concert Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Long Road Distillery, in partnership with 88.1 FM WYCE, presenting the Less Traveled- More Music Concert Series. These free concerts take place Thursday nights from 6 to 9 PM on the Less Traveled Patio at 959 Cherry Street SE in Grand Rapids.

The series kicks off Thursday, September 11, with a solo performance by guitarist Chris Cranick, followed by the Brandino Extravaganza on Thursday, September 18, and Red Thyme Duo on Thursday, September 25.

More information is available at wyce dot org and on Facebook, by searching "Less Traveled-More Music Concert Series."

Carol Bach-Y-Rita

Morning Coffee
Minha Casa My House 2016 via Independent
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Mumiy Troll

California Dreaming
Comrade Ambassador 2009 via Ryko Distribution Partners
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Bonnie Raitt

Love Sneakin' Up On You
The Best of Bonnie Raitt on Capitol 1989-2003 2003 via EMI
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The Wood Brothers

Slow Rise (to the middle)
Puff Of Smoke 2025 via Honey Jar Records
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Jake Shimabukuro

Come Monday (Feat. Jimmy Buffet)
Jake & Friends 2021 via Mascot
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Jake Shimabukuro

Jake Shimabukuro WYCE Station ID
Jake & Friends 2021 via Mascot
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8:00 am
GRAM- Thursdays on the Terrace (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Grand Rapids Art Museum, announcing the new series, "Thursdays on the Terrace," with the last day TODAY from 5 - 8 pm.

"Thursdays on the Terrace" offers live performances and events downtown, including artmaking, live music, trivia and game nights, and more. All events are open to the public at no charge.

Guests can also explore the exhibitions inside the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

The full schedule plus additional information is available at artmuseumgr dot org.


Bettye Lavette

Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad
Interpretations - The British Rock Songbook 2010 via ANTI
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R.E.M.

Man On The Moon
Automatic For The People 1992 via Warner Bros / Wea
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Beth Bombara

Everything I Wanted
It All Goes Up 2023 via Black Mesa

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The Hacky Turtles

Rat Clock
Single 2025 via Independent
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7:40 am
Eastown Street Fair (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Eastown Community Association presenting the 52nd Annual Eastown Street Fair on Saturday, September 6th, from 9am to 9pm.

The Eastown Street Fair takes place on Wealthy Street (between Giddings and Lake Dr)and features over 150 local vendors, live music all day, food, and a beer tent. 

WYCE invites you to stop by our booth to browse our newly updated, large selection of pre-owned vinyl LPs and CDs, plus WYCE merch, including new tie-dye t-shirts, new hats, travel mugs, and more!

More information about the Eastown Street Fair is at eastown dot org.

Sister Carol

Wild Thing
Direct Hit! (Live) 2001 via Catapult
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David Byrne

Loco De Amor
Rei Momo 1989 via Sire / London/Rhino
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7:30 am
Live Nation Presents: Kaleo @ GLC Live at 20 Monroe (*Backend) (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from KALEO at GLC Live at 20 Monroe.

The Icelandic rock band brings the Mixed Emotions Tour to GLC Live at 20 Monroe on September 23 with special guests Stephen Day and Junius (JOO-nee-es) Meyvant.

Tickets and more information are at GLC LIVE AT 20 MONROE dot COM. 

A.J. Croce

So Much Fun
Heart of the Eternal 2025 via Seeding
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The Devil Makes Three

The Darkness Gets The Best Of You
Spirits 2025 via New West
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7:20 am
Wealthy Street Block Party 2025 (click for more info)

The East Hills Council of Neighbors and the Wealthy Street Business Alliance present the Wealthy Street Block Party on Saturday, September 27th, from 12 to 6 PM at Wealthy and Eastern. 

The free event includes live music, kids' activities, food trucks, craft drinks, and local vendors. 

Details can be found on Facebook at Wealthy Street Block Party. 

Will Bernard

Newbie
Party Hats 2007 via Palmetto Records
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Songhoy Blues

Boroterey
Heritage 2025 via Transgressive / [PIAS]
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Billy F Gibbons

I Was A Highway
Hardware 2021 via Concord
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The Record Company

How High
Play Loud 2021 via Concord
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Kathleen Edwards

Back to Me
Back To Me 2005 via Zoe Records
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7:00 am
GRAM- Thursdays on the Terrace (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Grand Rapids Art Museum, announcing the new series, "Thursdays on the Terrace," with the last day TODAY from 5 - 8 pm.

"Thursdays on the Terrace" offers live performances and events downtown, including artmaking, live music, trivia and game nights, and more. All events are open to the public at no charge.

Guests can also explore the exhibitions inside the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

The full schedule plus additional information is available at artmuseumgr dot org.