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Traditions!

Traditions! Is A Weekly Two-Hour Presentation Following Musical Streams Passed Down Through Generations; Pathways Linked By A Sincere Appreciation And Acknowledgement Of The Influential Styles That Continue Shaping The Landscape Of Roots Music: Early Influences - Pioneering Legends - Roots Revivalists - Indigenous Cultures. Thanks For Joining Us!

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The Nude Party

Chevrolet Van
The Nude Party 2019 via New West Records
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New York-Based Roots Rockin' Ensemble
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Johnny Rivers

Positively 4th Street
Realization 1968 via EMI
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Baton Rouge, LA - Influenced By The Distinctive Louisiana Musical Style - Consummate Singer/Songwriter; Currently Retired Capping Off A Stellar Sixty-Year Career
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Sarah Gayle Meech

There He Goes
Easin' On 2024 via Good Timin' Woman
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Gut-Punching Collection Of Songs, Penned Solely By Meech - Cut Her Teeth In The Vibrant California Country Music Scene
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9:40 am
YWCA West Michigan (click for more info)

The YWCA West Central Michigan is a social justice organization with more than 100 years of experience providing service to, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable people in our community. 

The YWCA is the only provider of comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to child and adult survivors in Kent County. 

In any given year, the YWCA, provides services to more than 4,000 individual survivors and family members, and responds to over 2,700 crisis calls related to domestic violence and sexual assault. 

To learn more about YWCA West Central Michigan visit Y W C A W C M I DOT ORG. Or if you are in need of help, please call their 24-Hour Confidential Helpline 616.454.YWCA (616.454.9922)

Alabama Red

O Lord Help the Blind
Windy City Blues 2013 via Wolf
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Became A Go To Chicago Bluesman In The South Side Clubs During The 1940's
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Keb' Mo'

Come On In My Kitchen
Keb' Mo' 1994 via Sony
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Appearing 6/18 Kalamazoo State Theatre
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9:30 am
Kalamazoo State Theatre - Keb Mo (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Kalamazoo State Theatre presenting Keb Mo on June 18th.

Keb Mo is an American blues musician, who has been described as a "living link to the Delta Blues."

Tickets and more information for Keb Mo at the Kalamazoo State Theatre on June 18th is at k a z o o state dot com.

The Flying Burrito Bros

Close Up The Honky Tonks
Hot Burritos! Anthology 2000 via A&M
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Pioneers! Putting Their Unique Sound On The Buck Owen Classic (1964) - Chris Hillman, Lead Vocal
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Barney Bentall

Don't Wait For Me Marie
The Drifter & The Preacher 2017 via True North
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Founder Of 1990's Band, Barney Bentall And The Legendary Hearts; Excellent Songer/Songwriter
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9:20 am
FMG Concert Series Tuesday Evening Music Club (click for more info)

Frederik Meijer Gardens and 88.1 FM WYCE are proud to present Tuesday Evening Music Club.

Tuesday Evening Music Club brings a diverse schedule of local and regional performances to the Amphitheater stage Tuesday evenings now through August 26th.

These outdoor performances are free for Meijer Gardens members and for any general admission visitor to the Gardens.

On Tuesday, June 18th, there will be performances from Lady Ace Boogie and Sixman.

This series is generously supported by WYCE Community Radio, *Ayers ( pronounced AIRS) Basement Systems, Meyer Music and Corporate Live. 

The full lineup and more information are at Meijer Gardens dot org slash Tuesday.

Romonum

Pukapulu Drum Dance
Music Of The South Pacific 2002 via Arc
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Traditions Around The World: The Use Of The Pate Wooden Drum, Is An Integral Part Of Cook Island Music And Dance. The Pate Drum Has Been Used In The Cook Islands For Centuries And Is Believed To Have Originated From The Islands Of Samoa And Tonga
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King Sunny Ade

Adena Ike
The Best Of The Classic Years 2003 via Shanachie
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Traditions Around The World: Nigerian Juju, Fusing With Highlife, Dub, And Afrobeat Influences; Regarded As One Of The First African Pop Musicians To Gain International Success - He Continues To Perform Globally Sixty Years On
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COMPILATIONS

A Night in Lenasia
Putumayo Presents- Asian Groove 2002 via Putumayo World Music
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Traditions Around The World: Deepak Ram: A Master Of Bansuri, An Indian Flute Of Ancient Origin Made From Bamboo. Globally-Known For His Evocative Performances In Traditional North Indian (Hindustani) Classical Music.

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Taarka

Follow the Swallow
Adventures in Vagabondia 2012 via The Distillery
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Traditions Around The World: Fuses Brilliant Instrumental Chops With Songwriting Of Great Depth And Creativity Fusing A Spin On Gypsy And Eastern European Folk Music.

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9:00 am
FMG Concert Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens now through September. 

This year's concert series features a diverse lineup of performers including Warren Haynes with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Charley Crockett, Black Violin with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Andrew Bird, and Buena Vista Social Orchestra, and others,  amid terraced lawn seating surrounded by views of gardens and sculptures.

Tickets and more information are available at Meijer Gardens dot org slash concerts.

Long John Baldry

We're In the Same Boat Brother
Remembering Leadbelly 2001 via Stony Plain
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Pioneer! During The 1960's, Long John Was One Of The First British Vocalists To Sing The Blues In Clubs - This Selection Is A Tip Of the Hat To One Of His Main Influences, Lead Belly
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Megan Dooley

The Cambden Hammer (Live)
Live In Kalamazoo 2023 via Independent
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Kalamazoo Music! Wonderful Set At Buttermilk Yesterday
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8:40 am
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Izzy & Chris

Leavin' You Baby
Preachin' the Blues Vol. 1 2009 via 80/20
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The Blues Plate Spot: Acoustic Blues Duo Based Out Of West Virginia. Rooted In The Piedmont Style, The Pair Keeps It Simple With The Passion And The Precision, And A Few Tasty Twists to Shake Things Up A Bit.
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The Tony Lustig Quintet

Fraytown
Taking Flight 2016 via Bimperl
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The Jazz Spot: For A Sterling Date With Baritone Saxophonist Tony Lustiq. Lustiq Has Gathered A Crack Crew Of Up And Comers For This Session. The Quintet Takes the Music To More Centrist Approach, Willing To Take Some Risks And Push At The Boundary Lines Of Conformity
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8:20 am
FMG Concert Series Tuesday Evening Music Club (click for more info)

Frederik Meijer Gardens and 88.1 FM WYCE are proud to present Tuesday Evening Music Club.

Tuesday Evening Music Club brings a diverse schedule of local and regional performances to the Amphitheater stage Tuesday evenings now through August 26th.

These outdoor performances are free for Meijer Gardens members and for any general admission visitor to the Gardens.

On Tuesday, June 18th, there will be performances from Lady Ace Boogie and Sixman.

This series is generously supported by WYCE Community Radio, *Ayers ( pronounced AIRS) Basement Systems, Meyer Music and Corporate Live. 

The full lineup and more information are at Meijer Gardens dot org slash Tuesday.

Tater Diggers

West Indies Blues
Tater Diggers 2010 via Tater Diggers
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Founded 2008 - Appalachian String Band Tunes, Sea Shanties, Work Songs
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COMPILATIONS

Omie Wise
Back Roads to Cold Mountain 2004 via Smithsonian Folkways
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Pioneer! Daisy, KY; Roscoe Holcomb: Inspiration For The Term "High, Lonesome Sound - Repertoire Included Old-Time Music, Hymns, Traditional Music And Blues Ballads - Holcomb Sang In A Nasal Style Informed By The Old Regular Baptist Vocal Tradition

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Colin McCaffrey

I'm Just A Old Chunk Of Coal
The Cobbler's Child 2019 via McCafrey Music
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A Rework Of Billy Joe Shaver
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Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike

Wayfaring Stranger
Small Town Heroes 2016 via Valerie Smith
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Roud Index #3339 - Originating In The Early 19th Century - The Lyrics Were Known As The Libby Prison Hymn

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Peter Ostroushko

Puppy Bell Dance
Heart of the Heartland 1995 via Red House
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Highly-Respected Fiddler And Mandolinist - Performed Regularly On The Radio Program A Prairie Home Companion - Frst Recording Session Was An Uncredited Mandolin Player On Bob Dylan's Blood On The Tracks
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8:00 am
FMG Concert Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens now through September. 

This year's concert series features a diverse lineup of performers including Warren Haynes with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Charley Crockett, Black Violin with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Andrew Bird, and Buena Vista Social Orchestra, and others,  amid terraced lawn seating surrounded by views of gardens and sculptures.

Tickets and more information are available at Meijer Gardens dot org slash concerts.