Local Spins on WYCE is a 1-hour exploration of the best music from the Grand Rapids area and West Michigan. The program often debuts new songs by seasoned artists as well as emerging acts who merit attention and broader exposure.

The show is hosted by John "SINK-uh-vitch" from LocalSpins.com, the website covering West Michigan's music scene. Each week, John invites local artists into the studio for live music and conversation.

Tune in for "Local Spins on WYCE" every Friday at 11am. And browse every archived episode online at WYCE dot org

Tune in every Friday at 11am for Local Spins on WYCE, a one-hour exploration of the best in local and regional music, hosted by veteran music journalist John "Sink-uh-vitch", publisher of Local Spins.com.

This week, John welcomes Kalamazoo singer/songwriter Brian "KEN-igs-NECKT", who is releasing the new album "From the Shadows to The Deep" this weekend.

Plus we'll spin some of the best new local and regional recordings, often heard for the first time anywhere on the radio!

Local Spins on WYCE - this Friday at 11am - right here on WYCE!

Support for WYCE comes from The Pyramid Scheme, a pub and music venue in the Heartside neighborhood. 

This Saturday, May 13th, Pyramid Scheme presents Mark Lavengood's Bluegrass Bonanza as they release the debut album "We've Come Along".

Mark Lavengood is the charismatic resonator-guitarist of Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys. His new outfit gathers some of Michigan's finest pickers for a bonanza of bluegrass and roots music goodness.

Special guests "Trout Steak Revival" and "Railway Gamblers" open the show.

Ages "21 plus" welcome. 

Tickets and more details may be found at pyramid scheme bar dot com

REVUE Magazine is once again collecting ballots in the "Best of The West" Reader's Poll. Please consider voting for WYCE in the Best Radio Station category!

Ballots are available in this month's paper copies of Revue Magazine and online at "REVUE W M dot com". 

And while you're there, check out "Songs We Like", a monthly playlist collaboration between WYCE, A.M.I. Jukeboxes, and Revue West Michigan. This monthly mix of new WYCE favorites can be heard across the country on A.M.I. Jukeboxes. 

Or find the playlist streaming on our website - "WYCE.org".

Support for WYCE comes in honor of the challenging work done by Public Defenders everywhere. 

These lawyers are on the front line of social justice, keeping the promise made by the 1963 US Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright that led to legal counsel for indi-gent defendants in criminal cases. 

Today's personal day sponsor, Kate Dernocoeur, honors the birthday of one such public defender -- her daughter. 

Go, Melody! Your work matters. And happy birthday. 

Support for WYCE comes from The Pyramid Scheme, a pub and music venue in the Heartside neighborhood. 

This Saturday, May 13th, Pyramid Scheme presents Mark Lavengood's Bluegrass Bonanza as they release the debut album "We've Come Along".

Mark Lavengood is the charismatic resonator-guitarist of Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys. His new outfit gathers some of Michigan's finest pickers for a bonanza of bluegrass and roots music goodness.

Special guests "Trout Steak Revival" and "Railway Gamblers" open the show.

Ages "21 plus" welcome. 

Tickets and more details may be found at pyramid scheme bar dot com

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