West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Well-Mannered Frivolity: Talking with the Yule Ball’s headliners, Harry and the Potters
Written by Eric Mitts | Tuesday, 27 November 2018 13:08 |The second annual Yule Ball is here to bring together all area Potterheads for a triumphant holiday celebration of the wonders of the wizarding world
Talent & Toil: Breakout bluegrass star Billy Strings returns home for two-night ‘Thanksgiving Run’
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 29 October 2018 15:58 |If West Michigan native and rising Nashville prodigy Billy Strings is thankful for only one thing this Thanksgiving, it’s that he’ll finally get to spend at least one night back home.
Stranger and Stranger Still: Post Animal turns bizarre Netflix connection into new musical evolution
Written by Eric Mitts | Monday, 29 October 2018 15:52 |There are many strange stories about how bands catch a break, but it doesn’t get stranger than the story of Post Animal.
Band In The Mirror: Alt-rock faves Young The Giant bring reflective new LP to 20 Monroe Live
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 27 September 2018 10:44 |When a new band quickly rises to the heights that Young The Giant did on its debut LP eight years ago, it takes some time to process.
Home and Away: Local Natives breaks from work on new LP to top Audiotree lineup
Written by Eric Mitts | Wednesday, 29 August 2018 12:26 |When Revue got ahold of Local Natives' Taylor Rice, he was at home in Los Angeles, catching his breath after finding himself “caught in the vortex” of making the acclaimed indie band’s forthcoming new record.
Party (Almost) Everyday: Matt and Kim return from injury with personal new LP, dance-ready tour
Written by Eric Mitts | Wednesday, 29 August 2018 12:12 |Matt Johnson, one half of the breakout Brooklyn duo Matt and Kim, still vividly recalls playing in West Michigan during the band’s early punk-rock days.
Double Time: Bon Iver drummer and solo artist Sean Carey excited to play with two bands at Mo Pop Festival
Written by Eric Mitts | Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:41 |With all the logistical challenges and geographic distances to grapple with when touring, many musicians find themselves spending much of their time on the road doing just about anything but playing music.
One Man Dance Party: Grand Rapids livetronica artist eRoy explores musical boundaries on new EP
Written by Eric Mitts | Wednesday, 27 June 2018 12:29 |When he’s not schooling other DJs in West Michigan’s expansive electronic music scene, rising artist eRoy — aka Evan Roy — schools students in his English classes at Union High School.
Posies celebrates 30 years at Bell’s: A conversation with Ken Stringfellow
Written by Rich Tupica | Monday, 18 June 2018 15:19 |It’s been 30 years since the Posies unveiled its majestic brand of poppy alt-rock with the release of Failure, the Seattle-rooted band’s debut LP.
Summer Nostalgia: Everclear revives ’90s alternative heyday with Summerland Tour
Written by Eric Mitts | Friday, 08 June 2018 12:31 |Despite hosting a weekly satellite radio show on Sirius XM’s alternative-formatted Lithium station, and founding the top-selling package tour Summerland, Everclear frontman Art Alexakis doesn’t necessarily think of himself as the de facto steward for all things ’90s rock.
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