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Playlist from 01/24/2018 @ 6:00pm

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Capt'n Kurt

Playing the best of [insert favorite artists here] since [insert random year here]!

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all tracks listed in reverse chronological order

Mike Doughty

Unsingable Name
Haughty Melodic 2005 via Ato Records
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The Eighteenth Day of May

Flowers of the Forest
The Eighteenth Day of May 2005 via Hannibal
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Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion

Mornin's Over
Exploration 2005 via New West Records

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Kelly Richey

Risin' Sun
Sweet Spirit 2013 via Sweet Lucy Records
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MC Yogi

Born To Fly
Pilgrimage 2012 via Velour Recordings
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8:40 pm
Promo - In-Studio Performances (click for more info)

Tune in to WYCE for intimate in-studio interviews - and live performances - from local and touring musicians. We bring you up close to some of our favorite acts as they share brand new songs - often before they're even released - with stories and insights behind the music.

Then, check out "WYCE dot org" for an audio archive of recent in-studio performances. While you're there, browse our calendar of upcoming artist visits!

Bon Iver

Re_ Stacks
For Emma, Forever Ago 2008 via Jagjaguwar
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Swear and Shake

Until Someone Does It To You
The Sound of Letting Go 2017 via POTS N PANS
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COMPILATIONS

Sexy Coffee Pot
What It Is! Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977) 2006 via Rhino
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Tony Alvon & The Belairs

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Orgone

Nobody's Fault but Mine
Undercover Mixtape 2018 via Colemine Records
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FREEMAN

The English And Western Stallion
Freeman 2014 via Partisan
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8:20 pm
Concerts Under The Stars - Edye Evans Hyde (click for more info)

Concerts Under the Stars at the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Chaffee Planetarium is a concert series that combines the wonder of the cosmos and the wonder of music.

The series continues on Thursday, February 8 with Grand Rapids jazz vocalist "Ee-dee" Evans Hyde performing LIVE while a light show is featured on the full dome - with 4 K visuals and state-of-the-art surround sound.

A limited number of tickets for "Ee-dee" Evans Hyde on February 8th at Concerts Under The Stars at the Chaffee Planetarium are available online at  G R P M dot ORG

Keb' Mo'

I'm Amazing
Keep It Simple 2004 via Sony
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The Skints

Tazer Beam (Featuring Tippa Irie)
Fm 2015 via Easy Star
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Release the Sunbird

Come Back To Us
Come Back To Us 2011 via Republic
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Lake Street Dive

Let Me Roll It
Fun Machine 2012 via Signature Sounds
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(REQUESTED)

Little Village

Solar Sex Panel
Little Village 1992 via Reprise / Wea
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8:00 pm

Lawrence Arabia

Apple Pie Bed
Chant Darling 2010 via Bella Union
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Pork Tornado

Guabi Guabi
Pork Tornado 2002 via Rykodisc
a note about this track

An Arlo Guthrie song, covered here by by the amusingly-named Pork Tornado. It's an African children's song. An extensive breakdown of the lyrics can be found here: http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-real-meaning-of-song-gwabi-gwabi.html

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Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens

Umgqashiyo
Stoki Stoki 1996 via Polygram Records
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Ben Folds Five

Landed [Live At The Warfield, San
Live 2013 via imaveepee
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The Deep Dark Woods

San Juan Hill
Yarrow 2017 via Six Shooter
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7:40 pm
Jammies XIX (click for more info)

West Michigan's Biggest Night of Music returns! It's the 19th Annual WYCE Jammie Awards - Friday, February 9th at The Intersection!

Jammies 19 features more than 20 Michigan bands on 2 stages with award presentations for Best Album of 2017, Best Album by a New Artist, Song of the Year, the Listener Choice Awards, and much more.

All Ages are welcome, Doors open at 5:30pm, and - as always - Jammies is FREE with a $5 suggested donation at the door.

Information and complete Jammies 19 lineup is at our website - WYCE.ORG

Jammies is made possible with support from Founders Brewing Company, On-Stage Services, and Section Live.

COMPILATIONS

Let's Make a Better World
The Musical Mojo Of Dr. John - Celebrating Mac and His Music 2016 via Concord

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King Louie and LaRhonda Steele

For You My Love
Rock Me Baby 2016 via Shoug Records
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Tipsy

El Bombo Atomico
Trip Tease 1996 via Asphodel Records
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Bill Frisell

Rumble
Guitar in the Space Age 2014 via Songtone
a note about this track

If this sounds a little familiar, you might be remembering the original 1958 version from Link Wray & His Ray Men used to great effect in "Pulp Fiction".

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COMPILATIONS

Beyond Belief
Almost You- The Songs of Elvis Costello 2003 via Bar None Records

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7:20 pm
Concerts Under The Stars - Edye Evans Hyde (click for more info)

Concerts Under the Stars at the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Chaffee Planetarium is a concert series that combines the wonder of the cosmos and the wonder of music.

The series continues on Thursday, February 8 with Grand Rapids jazz vocalist "Ee-dee" Evans Hyde performing LIVE while a light show is featured on the full dome - with 4 K visuals and state-of-the-art surround sound.

A limited number of tickets for "Ee-dee" Evans Hyde on February 8th at Concerts Under The Stars at the Chaffee Planetarium are available online at  G R P M dot ORG

(REQUESTED)

Loreena McKennitt

Marco Polo
The Book Of Secrets 1997 via Quinlan Road
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COMPILATIONS

Clothes Line Saga
A Nod to Bob- An Artists' Tribute to Bob Dylan on His 60th Birthday 2001 via Red House

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The Right Now

Should've Told Me
Gets Over You 2012 via Independent
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Nora Jane Struthers

Bike Ride
Carnival 2013 via 1-2-3-4-GO!
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Parlor Voice

Dude Crews
At Night The Trains Sound Like Music 2017 via Independent
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7:00 pm
David Byrne! (click for more info)

David Byrne performs at Devos Hall in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, August 8th! 

The Talking Heads front man is visiting Grand Rapids on his American Utopia Tour and will be performing hits from his solo career, as well as Talking Heads classics.

Tickets are on sale now at "Live Nation.com", "Ticketmaster.com", or at the Devos Hall box office.

Kaleidoscope Jukebox

Symmetric String Theory
Infinite Reflection 2013 via Rhythm & Culture
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King Floyd

Baby Let Me Kiss You
Choice Cuts 1994 via Waldoxy Records
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Julian Lage

The Ramble
Modern Lore 2018 via Mack Avenue
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6:40 pm
GR Live: Twin Flame + John Merchant + Rob Bruce (click for more info)

Tune in every Thursday at noon for our next episode of GR Live! We'll be broadcasting live from HOME at The BOB in downtown Grand Rapids.

Tomorrow, host Quinn Mathews welcomes indie trio Twin Flame, Americana singer/songwriter John Merchant, and West Side hero Rob Bruce.

Those who are part of the live audience can enjoy Bobarino's pizza buffet and beverages from BOB's Brewery! If you can't make it, tune in to hear the show from noon to 1pm right here on WYCE!

GR Live is made possible by Experience Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids, INC. and Founders Brewing - more information and schedule at "GR Live Radio dot com"

Teddy Thompson

Down Low
Upfront & Down Low 2007 via Verve Forecast
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Barn On Fire

Cubicle Blues
Hurt You 2018 via Independent
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6:30 pm

Trevor Hall

Where's the Love
Trevor Hall 2009 via Vanguard Records
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(REQUESTED)

Albert King

Cold Feet
King Of The Blues Guitar 1989 via Atlantic / Wea
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Melissa Ferrick

Seconds Like These
Still Right Here 2011 via Mpress Records
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6:20 pm

Randy Newman

Laugh and Be Happy
The Randy Newman Songbook Vol. 2 2011 via Nonesuch
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Prime Time Big Band

I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good
Live At The Ironwood 2017 via Chronograph Records
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Ryan Adams

Answering Bell
Gold 2001 via Universal
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COMPILATIONS

Fattening Frogs For Snakes
Defiance Blues 1998 via House of Blues

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Bash & Pop

Bad News
Anything Could Happen 2017 via Fat Possum
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6:00 pm
David Byrne! (click for more info)

David Byrne performs at Devos Hall in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, August 8th! 

The Talking Heads front man is visiting Grand Rapids on his American Utopia Tour and will be performing hits from his solo career, as well as Talking Heads classics.

Tickets are on sale now at "Live Nation.com", "Ticketmaster.com", or at the Devos Hall box office.