Presented by community radio station WYCE 88.1 FM, the Jammies remain a rare kind of event: a marathon showcase where genres mix, generations mingle, and dozens of Michigan artists—from emerging performers debuting their first singles to revered local veterans—share the same spotlight.

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The local West Michigan music scene saw some major changes in 2025. Bookended by the closure of the historic Kalamazoo State Theatre late last year—and its recently announced reopening set for next year under new ownership—the year in live music was marked by a series of ups and downs.

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• Phabies
• Saturdays at your place

Acrisure Amphitheater has begun rolling out its lineup for the inaugural season, beginning in May 2026.

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• Lionel Richie

When Adam Aijala was a kid, presents came twice a year: on birthdays and Christmas. So when, at 12, he saw a guitar-and-amp combo on sale for $99, he figured they’d say no; after all, he’d been asking for two years.

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• Folk

From SoundCloud sensation to meme-rap icon, Yung Gravy’s mix of playful rhymes and nostalgic style has won over generations of fans. Born Matthew Raymon Hauri in Rochester, Minn., he has become famous for his retro-sampling beats, clever lyrics, and viral hits like the platinum-certified “Mr. Clean.”

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• Yung Gravy
• Rap

Five days after Derek Sanders got married, he left for tour. That’s life for the frontman of Mayday Parade, a beloved emo band that first found its fame in the Myspace era. Having already completed a celebratory 20 year anniversary tour this year, Mayday Parade is back on the road to support All Time Low. 

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After more than a decade of touring, New York siblings Gracie and Clyde Lawrence have transformed their band Lawrence from a scrappy soul-pop project into one of the most vibrant live acts in the country.

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Although she’s still only 19 years old, singer/songwriter Kanin Wren wants to be a role model for younger kids. Already known for her popular touring Taylor Swift Experience—where she covers many of the megastar’s biggest hits, while performing a few songs of her own—the rising Michigan-based pop star surprise-released her debut studio album, Wren, back in late June. 

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It’s hard to picture Marc Rebillet as anything other than an improvisational musician and actor. But before Rebillet stepped into his silk robe and signature boxers full-time, he worked a decade’s worth of odd jobs.

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Back in the summer of 2019, Connor and Kendall Wright of Grand Rapids indie duo Cal In Red weren’t thinking about streaming numbers, festival sets, or how to balance a growing music career with adulthood.

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• The Pyramid Scheme
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• Cal In Red