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Playlist from 12/25/2023 @ 9:00am

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A little blues and rock heavy with folk, jazz and a bit of world music thrown in to keep me honest. New music mixed with some throwback artists that most likely have not been heard for a while.

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Phosphorescent

Christmas Down Under
C'est La Vie 2018 via Dead Oceans
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Ry Cooder

Christmas Time This Year
Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down 2011 via Nonesuch
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Grace Potter And The Nocturnals

Please Come Home for Christmas
Single 2011 via Hollywood Records
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Norah Jones

Christmas Don't Be Late
I Dream of Christmas 2021 via Blue Note
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The Accidentals

I'll Be Home for Christmas
Single 2020 via Independent

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Shawn Colvin

Christmas Time is Here
Holiday Songs & Lullabies 1998 via Sony
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11:40 am
St. Cecilia Acoustic Cafe Folk Series (click for more info)
Support for Acoustic Cafe's Radio Show and WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center, home to the Acoustic Cafe Folk Concert Series in Grand Rapids. 

Coming up in 2024 is Allison Russell on January 16 who's new album "The Returner" has garnered four Grammy nominations this year. 

On February 13, Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive will bring a special Valentine's Day show with her duo Rachael and Vilray, for a night of jazzy folk and on February 29 iconic singer Aimee Mann will perform live at  St. Cecilia Music Center

Tickets for these, and all other shows at St. Cecilia Music Center scmcgr dot org

Kadhja Bonet

Little Christmas Tree
California Holiday [EP] 2022 via Ninja Tune
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She & Him

Christmas Day
A Very She & Him Christmas 2011 via Merge Records
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11:30 am
Section Live - Dopapod (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live presenting Dopapod live at Elevation.

American based rock band Dopapod will be performing at Elevation on March 15th 2023 with support from Chirp.

Tickets and more information is available at etix dot com.

Barenaked Ladies

Elf's Lamament
Barenaked for the Holidays 2010 via Raisin' Records
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Calexico

Christmas All Over Again
Seasonal Shift 2020 via ANTI
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COMPILATIONS

Major Handy - I Won't Be Home For Christmas
Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party, Vol. 4 2022 via Tramp

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11:20 am
TURNSTILES BAR-NY EVE PARTY (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Turnstiles -an eclectic entertainment venue located on GR's West side.

Turnstiles invites you to rock your way into the New Year at their Year of the Dragon"-themed, in-person New Year's Eve bash with music by Melophobix, Local Commuters, and Nathan Walton, and the Remedy. 

Doors for Turnstiles "Year of the Dragon" New Year's Eve event  open at 7 pm with admission paid at the door. 

Presale tickets for Turnstiles "Year of the Dragon" New Year's Eve bash are available at EventBrite dot com.

 

Tommy Emmanuel

Let it Snow
Christmas Memories 2016 via Thirty Tigers
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Ruston Kelly

o holy night
Single 2020 via Rounder
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Michael Crittenden

christmas card
a mackinaw harvest holiday 2006 via mackinaw harvest

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George Winston

Carol Of The Bells
December [20th Anniversary Edition] 2001 via RCA Victor
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COMPILATIONS

Kristi Johnston Band - Christmas (How Long)
Stony Plain's Christmas Blues 2020 via Stony Plain

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COMPILATIONS

Samantha Fish - Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
Concord Holiday Tracks 2020 via Concord

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11:00 am
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Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks

Santa's Workshop
Crazy for Christmas 2010 via Surf Dog (Ada)
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Squirrel Nut Zippers

Sleigh Ride
christmas caravan 1998 via Mammoth
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Sarena Rae

Santa Baby
River 2022 via Independent
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COMPILATIONS

Keb' Mo' - Christmas Is Annoying
Concord Holiday Tracks 2020 via Concord

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Tracey Thorn

Hard Candy Christmas
Tinsel and Lights 2012 via Strange Feeling
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10:40 am
Section Live - Martin Sexton (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live and WYCE presenting Martin Sexton live at The Wealthy Theatre January 17th.

Martin Sexton is an American singer-songwriter blending Gospel, Country, Rock and Blues.
Tickets and more information is available at etix dot com.

Brian Setzer Orchestra

The Nutcracker Suite
Christmas Comes Alive 2010 via Surfdog
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10:30 am
Section Live - Dopapod (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live presenting Dopapod live at Elevation.

American based rock band Dopapod will be performing at Elevation on March 15th 2023 with support from Chirp.

Tickets and more information is available at etix dot com.

Maryse Letarte

Boom Boom
Des pas dans la neige 2011 via Arctic Records
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The McCrary Sisters

O, Come, All Ye Faithful Feat. Steve Crawford
A Very McCrary Christmas 2022 via Rounder
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10:20 am
TURNSTILES BAR-NY EVE PARTY (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Turnstiles -an eclectic entertainment venue located on GR's West side.

Turnstiles invites you to rock your way into the New Year at their Year of the Dragon"-themed, in-person New Year's Eve bash with music by Melophobix, Local Commuters, and Nathan Walton, and the Remedy. 

Doors for Turnstiles "Year of the Dragon" New Year's Eve event  open at 7 pm with admission paid at the door. 

Presale tickets for Turnstiles "Year of the Dragon" New Year's Eve bash are available at EventBrite dot com.

 

Diana Krall

Winter Wonderland
Christmas Songs, featuring the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra 2005 via Verve
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James Taylor

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
October Road 2002 via Sony
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Christmas at Critter's, Patty Pershayla & The Mayhaps

Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
Single 2022 via Independent
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COMPILATIONS

Santa Came Home Drunk
Cadillac Baby's Bea & Baby Records 2019 via Earwig Music

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A GRP Christmas collection

Little Drummer Boy
A GRP Christmas Collection 1988 via GRP
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Brie Stoner

BAH HUMBUG
Bah Humbug [EP] 2022 via Independent

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10:00 am
Hispanic Center GR English ver (click for more info)

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Bonnie Raitt & Charles Brown

Merry Christmas Baby
A Very Special Christmas 2 via A&M
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Bill Evans

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Everybody Still Digs Bill Evans [A Career Retrospective (1956 - 1980)] 2021 via Craft Recordings
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Duke Robillard

Santa Claus Blues
The Acoustic Blues & Roots Of Duke Robillard 2015 via Stony Plain
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May Erlewine

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
A Simple Phrase 2020 via Independent
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Gregory Porter

The Christmas Song
Nat King Cole & Me 2017 via Blue Note
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9:40 am
St. Cecilia Acoustic Cafe Folk Series (click for more info)
Support for Acoustic Cafe's Radio Show and WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center, home to the Acoustic Cafe Folk Concert Series in Grand Rapids. 

Coming up in 2024 is Allison Russell on January 16 who's new album "The Returner" has garnered four Grammy nominations this year. 

On February 13, Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive will bring a special Valentine's Day show with her duo Rachael and Vilray, for a night of jazzy folk and on February 29 iconic singer Aimee Mann will perform live at  St. Cecilia Music Center

Tickets for these, and all other shows at St. Cecilia Music Center scmcgr dot org

Norah Jones & Laufey

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Christmas With You 2023 via Blue Note
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Kelly Finnigan

Waiting On The Big Man
A Joyful Sound 2020 via Colemine
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9:30 am
Section Live - Dopapod (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Section Live presenting Dopapod live at Elevation.

American based rock band Dopapod will be performing at Elevation on March 15th 2023 with support from Chirp.

Tickets and more information is available at etix dot com.

Lee Scratch Perry

Santa Claus
Repentance 2008 via Narnack Records
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My Morning Jacket

Please Come Home For Christmas
Happy Holiday 2023 via ATO
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Mike Struwin

Cradle Hymn
Forgotten Hymns 2010 via Independent

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9:20 am
TURNSTILES BAR-NY EVE PARTY (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Turnstiles -an eclectic entertainment venue located on GR's West side.

Turnstiles invites you to rock your way into the New Year at their Year of the Dragon"-themed, in-person New Year's Eve bash with music by Melophobix, Local Commuters, and Nathan Walton, and the Remedy. 

Doors for Turnstiles "Year of the Dragon" New Year's Eve event  open at 7 pm with admission paid at the door. 

Presale tickets for Turnstiles "Year of the Dragon" New Year's Eve bash are available at EventBrite dot com.

 

Leon Redbone

Frosty the Snowman w/Dr. John
Christmas Island 1988 via M. i. G. - music GmbH
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Leslie Odom Jr

Last Christmas
The Christmas Album 2020 via S-Curve
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Claudia Schmidt

Christmas Eve
Hark The Dark 2017 via Independent

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COMPILATIONS

Christmas In Dixie
High Cotton - A Tribute To Alabama 2013 via Lightning Rod Records

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Ala.ni

Christmas Day
Christmas, Vol. 1 2020 via Independent
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Shawn Morford

When Was Jesus Born-
A Wintry Mix 2023 via Independent
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9:00 am
The Rapidian Documenters (click for more info)

You might have heard The Rapidian is back! And now The Rapidian is looking for passionate writers to join their team as volunteer reporters. 

The Rapidian aims to elevate local voices and foster civic engagement by creating space for community participation in reporting on topics that matter to them. Volunteer with the Rapidian and join them in sharing the stories that matter in Grand Rapids.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2024. Those interested can email Rapidian Program Manager Allison Donahue at a l l i s o n at grcmc.org