How West Michigan’s venues are barely staying afloat.
The Mill at Vicksburg aims to revitalize small Southwest Michigan community post-pandemic.
Grand Rapids rapper Fruit Punch brings a fresh voice to the local music scene.
Kalamazoo rock band BoneHawk prepares for international vinyl release of second LP.
Although we’re now in our fifth year of Best of the West here at Revue, it’s our first during quarantine. Forgive us if everything — and we mean everything — still feels a little surreal.
Callab leads an all-star hip-hop tribute to his hometown on ‘Citizen’
Many West Michigan bands have pushed on with planned album and EP releases despite the lack of touring opportunities or even local shows to support the new music.
ISOLATION INSPIRATION: While venues remain closed, musicians are all powering on, each in their own way. Virtual shows, digital collaborations, unique album releases — despite the lows, there are plenty of highs to be found. In our new series, Isolation Inspiration, we’re featuring artists who have been affected by the pandemic but are getting creative, nonetheless.
In response to the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests all over the country in the weeks since, Grand Rapids jam band Desmond Jones released a new song and video entitled George Floyd.
Local Music Venues Still in the Dark as Crisis Continues to Devastate Events Industry
