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Playlist from 12/27/2023 @ 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

COMPILATIONS

45 a.k.a Swing-O - Tokyo Jazz Freak
OONOPS DROPS Vol. 2 2019 via Agogo Records

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Yael Naim

Come Home
She Was a Boy 2011 via Tôt ou tard
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Sinead Lohan

No Mermaid
No Mermaid 1998 via Interscope Records
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8:40 pm
Kids Food Basket (click for more info)

Did you know that half a million children in Michigan live in food insecure households? 

More than 34,000 of those children live right here in West Michigan.

The only way we will realize a hunger-free community is by getting there together. 

Kids' Food Basket is a food equity nonprofit supporting West Michigan kids and families by increasing access to healthy, nourishing meals.

More information at kids food basket dot org.

David Byrne & Fatboy Slim

Dancing Together
Here Lies Love 2010 via Nonesuch
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Aaron Lee Tasjan

Up All Night
Tasjan! Tasjan! Tasjan! 2021 via New West
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Portugal. The Man

Purple Yellow Red and Blue
Evil Friends 2013 via Atlantic
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Teddy Thompson

Why Wait
Heartbreaker Please 2020 via Chalky Sounds/Thirty Tigers
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FRANDER

Tid att komma hem
II 2023 via Nordic Notes
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Members of Fränder hail from Sweden and Estonia. Translates to "Time to come home"

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8:20 pm
Circle Theatre (click for more info)

Circle Theatre is the only community theatre in West Michigan that specializes in summer theatre. Since 1953, Circle has continued to deliver high-quality summer theatre entertainment to audiences. 

Through their Main Stage productions, family-friendly Magic Circle productions, and their Summer Concert Series, Circle Theatre has remained a place for the community to be entertained, challenged and inspired. 

They are always looking to welcome more individuals to join their circle, whether it's as a performer, production staff, or a volunteer, they have a spot for you! 

For more information on their upcoming shows or how to get involved, visit their website at circle theatre dot org

Sun Kil Moon

Salvador Sanchez
Ghosts of the Great Highway 2003 via Jet Set Records
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Breathe Owl Breathe

House of Gold
Magic Central 2010 via HOMETAPES

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Yuna

Falling
Nocturnal 2013 via Verve
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Marcus Rezak

Sweet Like Mary Jane
Guitar Head 2023 via Deko
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8:00 pm
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. 

Elliott Smith

Between the Bars (Remastered)
Either_Or_Expanded Edition 2017 via Kill Rock Stars
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Kevin Morby

No Halo
Oh My God 2019 via Dead Oceans
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Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers

With My Man
Miss Smith To You! 2009 via Fat Note Records
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Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Howling at Nothing
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats 2015 via Concord
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The Well Pennies

All My Loving
Beatles Reimagined 2013 via Independent
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Erin McKeown

How to Be a Lady
Grand 2003 via Nettwerk Records
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7:40 pm
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.

The Pack A.D

Dollhouse
Dollhouse 2017 via Cadence
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Gary Beals

All Of Me
The Melody Within 2023 via LRK
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7:30 pm
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

The Mothers

Breathe Together (Pefumlani Kunye)
Township Sessions 2007 via Rasa Music
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We Were Promised Jetpacks

Night Terror
Unravelling 2015 via Fat Cat
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7:20 pm
(Generic) Disability Advocates 2023 (click for more info)

Disability Advocates works alongside persons with disabilities and helps them gain access to home, community, and employment through a wide range of programs. 

Disability Advocates also provides home assessments for safety and independence, youth transition services such as career exploration, resume writing, and mock interviews for young adults with disabilities, and community assessments and education.

Disability Advocates mission is to provide access for all, regardless of ability. 

More information on Disability Advocates is at www.dakc dot us (you-ess)

Childish Gambino

3005
because the internet [Clean version] 2014 via Glassnote Entertainment Group
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Simien the Whale

If You Give a Whale a Cookie
1982 2008 via Mackinaw Harvest Music

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Girls Guns and Glory

Not A Girl Left In The World
Sweet Nothings 2011 via Lonesome Day
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Broadcast

Electric Light
From The Horizon 2016 via Independent
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Busty and the Bass

Kids
Eddie 2020 via Arts & Crafts
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Chris Stapleton

What Am I Gonna Do
Higher 2023 via Mercury
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Hits Detroit on July 13 on his All-American Road Show Tour.

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7:00 pm
Mercantile Bank (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Mercantile Bank.  

Mercantile Bank  is collecting winter items for Mel Trotter Ministries Code Blue drive to help those most vulnerable this winter.  

Donations of new and like new winter weather items for men, women and children may be dropped off at any Grand Rapids area Mercantile Bank location through December 31st.

Their team is focused on making a positive impact because when community and banking meet, Merc is here. 

More at mercbank.com.

Elle King

I Told You I Was Mean
Love Stuff 2015 via RCA
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Wolf Alice

Space & Time
Visions Of A Life 2017 via RCA
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COMPILATIONS

Who Got My Natural Comb
Cold and Bitter Tears - The Songs of Ted Hawkins 2015 via Eight 30
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Shinyribs

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Nas & Damian Marley

Land of Promise
Distant Relatives 2010 via Republic
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De la Soul

Eye Know
3 Feet High and Rising 1989 via Tommy Boy
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Samples Steely Dan's single "Peg" (1977)

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6:40 pm
Bells Brewery - Desmond Jones NYE Show (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Beer. Bell's Eccentric Cafe in downtown Kalamazoo welcomes Desmond Jones, Mighty Big Rig and Fake Baseball on New Years Eve.

Desmond Jones, an award-winning five-piece rock group has shared the stage with bands like Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Here Come the Mummies, Ripe, Joe Hertler, Joe Russo, and so many more. Bells Brewery will be bringing in the new year with a night of Michigan music.

Doors for this 21 and up show open at 7:00pm, and music starts at 8:00pm. Tickets at ETIX.com.

Zora Young

Brain Damage
Learned My Lesson 2001 via Delmark
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Roger L. Smith

Helium Sunrise
Elements 2023 via Independent
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6:30 pm
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

Kat Edmonson

I Don't Know
Way Down Low 2012 via RED GENERAL CATALOG
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Cat Power

Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Cat Power Sings Dylan- The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert 2023 via Domino
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6:20 pm
Promo - Submit Music (click for more info)

Are you a Michigan musician or know of a few talented artists?

Submit an album to 88.1 FM WYCE for airplay consideration. 

View a how-to guide by visiting WYCE dot org and then click on the "Connect" tab to see the steps to add a local album to our WYCE music library!

Shane Dwight Blues Band

Call Me
A Hundred White Lies 2011 via R-Tist Records
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Gemma Hayes

Hanging Around
Night On My Side 2002 via Astralwerks
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KT Tunstall

Little Favours
Drastic Fantastic 2007 via Virgin Records Us
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Rain Parade

Sundays Almost Gone
Last Rays Of A Dying Sun 2023 via Label 51
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The Rain Parade is a band that was originally active in the Paisley Underground scene in Los Angeles in the 1980s, broke up in 1986and reunited and resumed touring in 2012. "Last Rays of a Dying Sun" is their first studio album in 38 years(!)

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6:00 pm
Mercantile Bank (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Mercantile Bank.  

Mercantile Bank  is collecting winter items for Mel Trotter Ministries Code Blue drive to help those most vulnerable this winter.  

Donations of new and like new winter weather items for men, women and children may be dropped off at any Grand Rapids area Mercantile Bank location through December 31st.

Their team is focused on making a positive impact because when community and banking meet, Merc is here. 

More at mercbank.com.