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Dropkick Murphys Keep the Style, Pump Up Aggressive Sounds
Written by Dwayne Hoover | Friday, 21 September 2012 11:02 |Dropkick Murphys did not start off pursuing the Celtic-punk sound that's made the band famous. The members were originally looking for more of a straight-punk feel.
Dinosaur Jr. Takes Reconciliation One Album, One Tour at a Time
Written by By Dwayne Hoover | Friday, 21 September 2012 11:01 |In the mid-'80s, Dinosaur Jr. emerged on the underground music scene with a style unlike any other. With an entire catalog of influences that ranged from folk rock to hardcore punk, mixed with wailing guitar solos and powerful metal riffs, the group was defining its own sound.
The Soil and the Sun to Play Heartfelt Homecoming Show at the Pyramid Scheme
Written by Josh Spanninga | Tuesday, 18 September 2012 21:07 |The Soil and the Sun has been absent from the Grand Rapids music scene the past couple of months due to a tour which brought the band through North Carolina, Washington D.C., Tenessee and all across the Midwest, not to mention South By Southwest.
Already Dead Tapes presents the Family Reunion Music Festival
Written by Jessica Smith | Tuesday, 18 September 2012 12:13 |In August we introduced you to the Already Dead Tapes and Vinyl label. This month, we get a chance to see some of the label's bands in action. On Sept. 20, Already Dead — which releases albums on cassette tapes — hosts its second annual Family Reunion Music Festival in Kalamazoo.
August Burns Red Visit Grand Rapids for Fall Tour
Written by Robby Hartley | Thursday, 30 August 2012 09:47 |The impending sound of August Burns Red's blistering guitars, monumental breakdowns and anti-chorus screams will resound throughout the Orbit Room on Sept. 6.
Jonas Stein is a busy guy. Aside from being the frontman for psychedelic garage rock outfit Turbo Fruits, Stein runs Turbo Time Records and is co-founder of the rock-and-roll cruise liner party the Bruise Cruise.
Minus the Bear Tours Proudly Behind New Album, Coming to Grand Rapids
Written by Robby Hartley | Monday, 27 August 2012 17:28 |It’s been a year and a half since Seattle, Washington’s Minus the Bear played its March 2011 show at the Intersection. For its return in September 2012, the band brings what it hopes to be its strongest performance yet.
No Rest for Country Music Newbies the Brian Randall Band
Written by Jayson Bussa | Monday, 27 August 2012 16:29 |Brian Kniebes could stay at home on Saturday nights and fulfill his musical itch by playing Rock Band on XBox with his wife and three daughters. Instead, he fills his weekends with shows all around the region.
Gathering of the Juggalos Brings ‘Miracles,’ But Only For Those With True Grit
Written by Nick Manes | Thursday, 16 August 2012 16:19 |Every summer there are literally dozens of music festivals all over the country. While each have their own vibe, after a while they kind of all start to run together. Eventually there just needs to be a festival that rises above all others and acts as a beacon for all the freaks and weirdos out there.
Electronic Dance Party On: City Lights Music Festival 2012
Written by Charlotte Park | Wednesday, 08 August 2012 09:28 |This August, local and national talent will fuse together to fuel the continuing rise of Electronic Dance Music (EDM) in Grand Rapids' fourth annual EDM summer festival. Beginning as Grand Rapids Electronic Music Night in 2009, this dance party has upped its appeal and attendance with each passing year.
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