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Playlist from 05/14/2024 @ 12:00pm

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Nina Capri

A little bit of this and that, with an emphasis on music that brightens the day and lifts your spirits. You'll hear new music, local music, world beat, and plenty of folk, rock, blues, and jazz.

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Ekova

Starlight in Daden [Aurora Remix]
Soft Breeze & Tsunami Breaks 1999 via Six Degrees
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Old School Freight Train

Trick Dog
Run 2005 via Acoustic Disc
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The Lone Bellow

Cost Of Living
Love Songs For Losers 2022 via Dualtone
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2:40 pm
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The Black Keys

Don't Let Me Go
Ohio Players 2024 via Nonesuch
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Glass Beams

Black Sand
Mahal 2024 via Ninja Tune
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Brad Mehldau Trio

Great Day
Seymour Reads The Constitution! 2018 via Nonesuch
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2:30 pm
First Step Kent - "Ready By Five" (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from First Steps Kent.

The Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage provides dedicated funding for programs that improve the health, school readiness, and well-being of children five and younger.

In 2022, Ready by Five served more than twelve thousand young children in Kent County. Thousands more were supported with information about early childhood.

More information about The Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage is at first steps kent dot org.

This message was paid for with regulated funds by Yes Ready by Five.

Mark Knopfler

Tunnel 13
One Deep River 2024 via British Grove / Blue Note
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Little Charlie & The Nightcats

Dump That Chump
The Big Break! 1989 via Alligator Records
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Delilah DeWylde and The Lost Boys

The Price You Pay
The Price You Pay 2010 via n/a

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2:20 pm
Midtown GR - Max Lockwood Band (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown GR presenting Max Lockwood Band on May 24th.

Songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and poet Max Lockwood will be performing with support from a variety of other Michigan musicians.

Tickets and more information are available online at midtown gr dot com.

Fiamma Fumana

Walking Song
1.0 2001 via Omnium
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Bell X1

Nightwatchmen
Bloodless Coup 2011 via Yep Roc Records
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Joe Ely

Coyotes Are Howlin'
Panhandle Rambler 2015 via Rack'em Records
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2:00 pm
Studio Park-Midtown's Listening Lawn Concert Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown at Studio Park - announcing the return of Listening Lawn: an outdoor concert series in the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids. 

This season Midtown is proud to announce the line-up featuring The Wood Brothers on July 12th, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers on July 13th, Spin Doctors on July 19th, Robert Randolph Band on July 26th, The Lone Bellow on July 27th, May Erlewine on August 22nd, and KT Tunstall on August 24th.

Tickets and information can be found at themidtown G-R dot com, and today only WYCE will be giving away one pair of tickets to each of the shows throughout the day.

Robert Randolph & The Family Band

Ain't Nothing Wrong With That
Colorblind 2006 via WEA/Reprise
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Capercaillie

Tha Fadachd Orm Fhin (I Am in a State of Yearning)
Choice Language 2003 via Sanctuary Records
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Elizabeth Cotten

Ontario Blues
Shake Sugaree 2004 via Smithsonian Folkways
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Gurf Morlix

Where There is Smoke
Cut N Shoot 2006 via Blue Corn Music
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Arlen Roth & Jerry Jemmott

(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher
Super Soul Session! 2023 via Blue Heart
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1:40 pm
Bells Brewery - Ghost-Note (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Beer in downtown Kalamazoo. 

Bell's Eccentric Café welcomes Ghost-Note with special guest Chirp on Wednesday, May 15th at 8 p.m. for a live performance. 
More information for this 18 and up show is available at Bells-Beer-dot-com.

Queen Esther

Oh My Stars
Rona 2023 via EL
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Kelly Joe Phelps

The House Carpenter
Shine Eyed Mister Zen 1999 via Rykodisc
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1:30 pm
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Cecile McLorin Salvant

Growlin' Dan
For One To Love 2015 via Mack Avenue
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COMPILATIONS

Cocody Rock
Fly African Eagle- The Best Of African Reggae 1997 via Shanachie

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1:20 pm
Midtown GR - Max Lockwood Band (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown GR presenting Max Lockwood Band on May 24th.

Songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and poet Max Lockwood will be performing with support from a variety of other Michigan musicians.

Tickets and more information are available online at midtown gr dot com.

COMPILATIONS

Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle - Listen To The Radio
More Than A Whisper - Celebrating The Music Of Nanci Griffith 2023 via Rounder

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Nicholas Payton

La Guajira
Afro Caribbean Mix Tape 2017 via Paytone Records
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Snow Patrol

Chocolate
Greatest Hits 2014 via Island
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Nancy Wright

Grooving Easy
Putting Down Roots 2015 via Direct Hit Records
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1:00 pm
Studio Park-Midtown's Listening Lawn Concert Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown at Studio Park - announcing the return of Listening Lawn: an outdoor concert series in the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids. 

This season Midtown is proud to announce the line-up featuring The Wood Brothers on July 12th, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers on July 13th, Spin Doctors on July 19th, Robert Randolph Band on July 26th, The Lone Bellow on July 27th, May Erlewine on August 22nd, and KT Tunstall on August 24th.

Tickets and information can be found at themidtown G-R dot com, and today only WYCE will be giving away one pair of tickets to each of the shows throughout the day.

The Word

When I See The Blood
Soul Food 2015 via Vanguard
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Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem

Limo to Memphis
Cocktail Swing 2001 via Signature Records
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Lenny Kravitz

Where Are We Runnin'?
Baptism 2004 via Vrigin
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12:40 pm
Switchback Gear Exchange (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Switchback Gear Exchange... a full-service bike shop and community hub!

Switchback Gear Exchange features many new and used bikes, accessories, and expert bike services. 

Also offering craft beers, cocktails, and non-alcoholic selections.

On Tuesdays, Switchback hosts a bluegrass jam. On Thursdays, there is an acoustic open mic opportunity to listen to or play some tunes.

More information on Switchback is on most Social Media platforms or at goswitchback dot com.

Hugh Masekela

Bambezela
Jabulani 2012 via Razor & Tie
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David Sanborn

St. Louis Blues
Here & Gone 2008 via Decca U.S.
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12:30 pm
Kickstand Productions-THE YUSSEF DAYES EXPERIENCE at Bells Beer Garden (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Kickstand Productions presenting The Yussef (You-sef) Dayes Experience at the Bells Beer Garden on June 26th.

Yussef (You-sef) Dayes is an English drummer and composer, who plays a part in the South London contemporary jazz scene.

Tickets and more information are available at bells beer dot com.

Leo Kottke

The Sailor's Grave on the Prairie
6 & 12 String Guitar 1969 via Takoma
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Loreena McKennitt

The Mummers' Dance
The Book Of Secrets 1997 via Quinlan Road
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12:20 pm
Midtown GR - Max Lockwood Band (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown GR presenting Max Lockwood Band on May 24th.

Songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and poet Max Lockwood will be performing with support from a variety of other Michigan musicians.

Tickets and more information are available online at midtown gr dot com.

Tinariwen

Imidiwan Winakalin
Aman Iman 2007 via World Village
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Domestic Problems

Ernie's Tragic Love Triangle
Play 1997 via Triple Rock Records
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Raful Neal

Let's Work Together
Louisiana Legend 1990 via Alligator Records
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The Gourds

Flavor on the Tongue
Noble Creatures 2007 via Yep Roc Records
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The War and Treaty

Hi Ho
Down To The River 2017 via Strong World
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12:00 pm
Studio Park-Midtown's Listening Lawn Concert Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Midtown at Studio Park - announcing the return of Listening Lawn: an outdoor concert series in the heart of Downtown Grand Rapids. 

This season Midtown is proud to announce the line-up featuring The Wood Brothers on July 12th, Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers on July 13th, Spin Doctors on July 19th, Robert Randolph Band on July 26th, The Lone Bellow on July 27th, May Erlewine on August 22nd, and KT Tunstall on August 24th.

Tickets and information can be found at themidtown G-R dot com, and today only WYCE will be giving away one pair of tickets to each of the shows throughout the day.