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Have you ever heard of Grand Rapids-based rock trio Forrester? You've had over a decade to become acquainted with them. In a sense, Forrester was born all the way back in 2001, but under the name Burke*Tweeden. Back then, they played covers for their friends and probably anyone else who would listen.
TRACK OF THE WEEK: "Sabertooth" by Red Legs
Written by REVUE Staff | Tuesday, 07 January 2014 10:47 |When you take a listen to the high-energy, straight-up rock 'n' roll stylings of Grand Rapids-based band Red Legs, it's hard to imagine that this grouped morphed out of just a couple of guys with acoustic guitars.
The Better Fight says goodbye tonight at The Stache
Written by REVUE Staff | Friday, 03 January 2014 11:48 |The pop rock/punk scene in West Michigan — as thin as it might be at the moment — will bid farewell to one of its major players this evening at The Stache, located in The Intersection.
Sink's Spins on Music: The Crane Wives and Appleseed Collective join Ann Arbor Folk Festival
Written by John Sinkevics | Friday, 27 December 2013 11:39 |You don't need to be a flatpicking banjo whiz to see that the folk and bluegrass revival that's swept the nation in recent years has gained steam.
Local bands ensure you have yourself a gnarly little Christmas
Written by Barbara Jandernoa | Wednesday, 18 December 2013 13:59 |The best-est Christmas pageant doesn’t always have to be the most traditional. This weekend, skip the traditional and come see The Most Gnarliest Christmas Pageant Ever! Nothing like a lil’ rock 'n’ roll, to jump start your holiday!
If the White Stripes and Rage Against The Machine spent a drunken night together and created a love child (maybe Coheed and Cambria was hiding in the closet while it was happening), I'm pretty sure its name would be Vega.
WEEKEND WARRIOR: A weekend chock full of music
Written by Barbara Jandernoa | Friday, 13 December 2013 09:40 |Music: You can dance to it, drink beer to it, make love to it. Like most weekends here in West Michigan, there is plenty of on-stage action going down.
TRACK OF THE WEEK: "Hesitating Hands" by The Wallace Collective
Written by REVUE Staff | Monday, 09 December 2013 10:45 |If you're strolling through The Wallace Collective's most recent EP, be prepared to get hit with a cornucopia of sounds. The Grand Rapids-based folk rock outfit features full versatility on their latest release, put out in May of this year.
TRACK OF THE WEEK: "(s)he said" by The Cardboard Swords
Written by REVUE Staff | Monday, 02 December 2013 15:22 |This week's Local Track of the Week comes from indie rock outfit The Cardboard Swords out of Grand Rapids. Wielding a Mike Mains & The Branches-esque sound, the band recently released a single from their brand new EP.
Sinks Spins On Music: Electronic dance music scene surging; New Years Eve offers great music
Written by John Sinkevics | Sunday, 01 December 2013 20:21 |Electronic dance music is a hot commodity, with twenty-something audiences selling out venues coast to coast and hitting the dance floor at Monte’s, Tavern on the Square, Billy’s and Grand Woods Lounge, to name a few.
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