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Connections Across Centuries: Spektral Quartet Preview New Concert Series at the GRAM

Written by Samara Napolitan | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |

When the members of the Spektral Quartet say they have a broad appetite for different styles of music, they mean it. 

Sonic Pioneer: Violinist Tim Fain Brings Multi-Sensory Projects to West Michigan

Written by Samara Napolitan | Monday, 02 January 2017 10:00 |

Tim Fain’s violin is going to turn 300 next year, but he doesn’t let that hinder his innovative spirit.Whether he’s collaborating with Google on a virtual reality music video or performing in Academy Award-winning films, Fain exhibits a trademark mix of talent, charisma and inventiveness. 

A Night in Review: The Wizards of Winter

Written by Dwayne Hoover | Thursday, 22 December 2016 14:56 |

It's near impossible to sit down for a show at the Kalamazoo State Theatre and not marvel at its artistry. The uniqueness of its architecture, as well as its starry-skied ceiling, really bring a new dimension to performances of all types. That's especially true for an act like The Wizards of Winter, a Christmas-themed progressive rock group who last week brought its symphonic holiday rock opera to Kalamazoo's historic stage.

Cécile McLorin Salvant On Past, Present, Future

Written by Samara Napolitan | Thursday, 01 December 2016 09:00 |

If jazz is about creating tension between tradition and innovation, singer Cécile McLorin Salvant is an undeniable voice leading the genre today.

GLOBAL TALENT: Brass Band of Battle Creek attracts musicians from around the world

Written by Jane Simons | Wednesday, 23 November 2016 12:17 |

Brothers and fellow podiatrists Bill and Jim Gray receive rock star treatment when they attend performances in other countries. However, they still remain largely unknown in the United States for their work to establish a world-class brass band named for their native Battle Creek.

Bear vs. Shark: Round 2

Written by Eric Mitts | Tuesday, 01 November 2016 10:39 |

It’s rare for Grand Rapids to act as the grand finale for any tour, much less a reunion tour that has sold out venues from New York to San Francisco. But considering the history Grand Rapids has with the recently reunited Bear Vs. Shark, it’s no surprise that the Michigan post-hardcore heroes will end their first run of shows in over a decade right here.

A Night in Review: Kanye West at Van Andel

Written by Rich Tupica | Wednesday, 28 September 2016 16:51 |

Last night, Kanye West’s Saint Pablo Tour landed at Van Andel Arena – literally.

Make America Rock Again: A Night in Review

Written by Dwayne Hoover | Thursday, 15 September 2016 14:15 |

As students start making their way back to the cliques and classrooms, especially in a college-heavy city like Kalamazoo, one also notices an upsurge in the local music scene.

You don’t have to like the Moonshine Bandits, or their music. In fact, you can downright hate it if you want. But any logical person that values hard work and a devotion to a craft has no choice but to respect the Los Banos, Calif.-based country rap/rock group. Since 2003, the Moonshine Bandits, consisting of Dusty “Tex” Dahlgren and Brett “Bird” Brooks, has zigzagged around the country, slinging their unique brand of country hip-hop and picking up fans one by one.

Frank Turner Takes the Stage (Again) at Bell’s Brewery

Written by Eric Mitts | Tuesday, 06 September 2016 21:38 |

Every one of Frank Turner’s live shows means as much to him as the one before. In fact, the British folk singer-songwriter has kept a running tally of all the shows he’s ever played, and he’ll hit 1,966 when performing in Kalamazoo on Oct. 1.

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