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49 Going on 50: Festival of the Arts’ first-ever director is preparing for the semicentennial
Written by Josh Veal | Wednesday, 30 May 2018 14:42 |Ten years ago, David Abbott had moved back to his hometown of Grand Rapids, unsure of what to do next. He began work at ArtPrize, which slowly but surely led him on the path to April of 2018, when he became the first-ever executive director of Festival of the Arts. In conversation, it’s immediately clear that Abbott is passionate about his community and the festival itself.
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.
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