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Celebration of Sadness: Northern releases therapeutic EP at The Pyramid Scheme
Written by Eric Mitts | Tuesday, 06 December 2016 10:09 |When Northern vocalist Ryan Valero decided to come up with the title for his band’s new EP, he wanted to find the saddest phrase in the English language. After a profusion of research, Valero landed on these four words: “It Could Have Been.”
Year of the Hippo: GR jam band Ultraviolet Hippopotamus amps up New Year in Kzoo
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 05 December 2016 11:05 |The New Year always presents a time for reflection and rebirth. Old habits can change, new goals can be made, and the future can rise up on the horizon wider and brighter than ever before.
Such is the case for longtime Grand Rapids jam band Ultraviolet Hippopotamus.
From its beginning in spring 2004 in Big Rapids, the five-piece has made a name for itself with a tight mix of funky jams, explosive improvisations, unconventional covers and other “onstage musical alchemy.”
Surfin’ 616: The Outer Vibe Returns to Grand Rapids
Written by Kelly Brown | Monday, 05 December 2016 10:57 |After almost a year of touring the U.S., The Outer Vibe returns home to Grand Rapids with a new EP.
Hundreds of bands come through Grand Rapids every year, but some stand out, providing an unforgettable experience. Here are five of those shows for Nicole LaRae, venue and booking manager for The Pyramid Scheme, founder of dizzybird records and volunteer programmer at 88.1 WYCE.
Crystal Drive "900" LP review & track debut
Written by Mark Deming | Monday, 07 November 2016 15:05 |A review and track preview of the debut album from George Szegedy's (of The Peoples Temple) new band Crystal Drive.
A Night In Review: Lamp Light Music Festival
Written by Josh Veal Super | Saturday, 05 November 2016 17:07 |Before the show could begin, I was asked to turn off a lamp. That might seem antithetical to the name: Lamp Light Music Festival, but this one moment captures the intimacy and comfort of a very special weekend.
Songs We Like, Vol. 14
Written by Yong Los and Pete Bruinsma, WYCE | Monday, 03 October 2016 11:28 |
This is a sonic collaboration among Revue, WYCE and AMI Jukeboxes. Play this mix as a playlist on AMI Jukeboxes, read about it here every month and stream it on wyce.org. Each of the bands featured will be performing in Grand Rapids in October 2016. Here are a few highlights.
Solid State Sounds: Local music news and shows for October
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 03 October 2016 11:15 |Check out these upcoming shows and releases from local bands including ConvoTronics, Martyr For Madison and more.
Solid State Sounds: Local music news for September including Super Happy Funtime Burlesque, Joose The Conqueror and Gunnar & the Grizzly Boys
Written by Eric Mitts | Tuesday, 06 September 2016 21:50 |Check out these local shows and releases in September.
Songs We Like, Vol. 13
Written by Pete Bruinsma and Morgan Hayden, WYCE | Tuesday, 06 September 2016 10:18 |This is a sonic collaboration among Revue, WYCE and AMI Jukeboxes. Play this mix as a playlist on AMI Jukeboxes, read about it here every month and stream it on wyce.org. From Grand Rapids, to the world! Each of the bands featured will be performing in Grand Rapids during September. Go see them!
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