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- Songs We Like, May 2017
Love & Peace: Albion duo The War & Treaty takes its gospel-inspired sound to the national stage
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 24 May 2018 16:39 |Even as he’s living the dream of every working musician — out on the road playing packed venues and massive festival stages all across the country — organist/vocalist Michael Trotter Jr. admits he could have never written the script for his life right now.
Winds of Change: Now a duo, Watching for Foxes changes name to Winnow and pivots toward alt-country
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 24 May 2018 16:33 |Right from the very beginning, Watching For Foxes has always kept an eye on the next horizon.
And Then There Were Two: For now, Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish thrives as a duo
Written by Dwayne Hoover | Thursday, 24 May 2018 16:27 |With each of Jesse Ray and the Carolina Catfish’s three full-length albums earning a WYCE Jammies Award, as well as snagging the number-three spot for Best Original Band on Revue’s very own Best of the West readers’ poll, there is little doubt that the group has captured the attention of West Michigan.
Absolutely overflowing with talent, West Michigan’s local music scene has something for everyone. Once again, we’ve compiled our list of 10 bands across all genres who we think deserve your time this year.
Creation From Destruction: Vestigial set to unleash first full-length LP Fallen Skies
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 24 May 2018 15:56 |The Ouroboros — in ancient mythology, it’s often depicted as a serpent devouring its own tail. The iconic image symbolized the infinite cycle of life and death, and came to define the work of medieval alchemists forging together new life from cast-off materials
Rapping Outside the Box: Lady Ace Boogie continues her quest to reshape hip-hop – and West Michigan
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 24 May 2018 15:34 |As an artist, activist and human being, Grand Rapids emcee Lady Ace Boogie defies expectations.
Movies in the Park(ing Lot): Why movies are on the move to Monroe North
Written by Kelly Brown | Thursday, 24 May 2018 15:24 |Early this summer, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. announced that Movies in the Park would become Movies on Monroe. This sixth season of the free summer film series is taking place at 555 Monroe Ave. NW, located along Monroe just north of the interstate. Previously held at Ah-Nab-Awen Park, the move is part of the city’s acquisition of the sizeable riverfront property.
Rocking for Grandma: The Front Bottoms to play two unique sets during GR stop
Written by Eric Mitts | Thursday, 24 May 2018 14:27 |Most rock stars don’t name their records after their grandmothers — let alone a series of records. Then again, Brian Sella, lead vocalist and guitarist of The Front Bottoms, isn’t most rock stars.
Redefining Stereotypes: Hip-hop meets classical in the genre-defying music of acclaimed duo Black Violin
Written by Eric Mitts | Friday, 27 April 2018 13:18 |At six feet, two inches tall and 260 pounds, violinist Kevin Marcus knows he’s not exactly what most people think of when they envision a classically trained string player.
Nothin’ But Green Skies: First-ever Camp Greensky set to kick off summer in Northern Michigan
Written by Eric Mitts | Friday, 27 April 2018 13:08 |Kalamazoo’s own Greensky Bluegrass has played just about every summer festival in America. From the esteemed Telluride Bluegrass Festival to the massive Bonnaroo and West Michigan’s own Electric Forest, the band has become an absolute staple on summer stages over its nearly two-decade history.
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