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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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Ska Cubano

Cachita
Ay Caramba! 2006 via Cumbancha
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Prolific Puerto Rican Songwriter, Writing Hundreds Of Songs In The Latin American Repertoire, Specializing In The Cuban Styles Of Cancion, Bolero And Guaracha - Widely Considered To Be The Most Important Puerto Rican Composer Of The 20th Century

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Johnny Blue Skies

Right Kind Of Dream
Passage Du Desir 2024 via High Top Mountain
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Alias Of Sturgill Smpson, Walking Away From Music And Reinventing His Persona

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Davina and the Vagabonds

Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
Live @ The Times 2008 via Independent
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Composer: Louis Jordan, 1943

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9:40 am
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.

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Willie Nelson

Sittin' On Top Of The World
Milk Cow Blues 2000 via Island
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Composed By Walter Vinson And Lonnie Chatmon, 1930 - Core Members Of The Legendary Mississippi Sheiks

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McPeak Brothers

Steel Rails
Yesteryears: The Best Of The McPeak Brothers 2011 via Rebel Records
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Composer: Louisa Branscomb - McPeak Brothers Founded In 1977 In SW Virginia - The Trio Has Made A Lasting Impression On Bluegrass

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9:30 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 remaining performances from Black Violin with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Andrew Bird, Grace Potter, Buena Vista Social Orchestra, and Keb Mo'+Shawn Colvin, amid terraced lawn seating surrounded by views of gardens and sculptures.

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

Scott H. Biram

Open Road (Album)
Bad Ingredients 2011 via Bloodshot
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GR Appearance: 8/7, Tip Top Deluxe, Here On The West Side Of GR

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COMPILATIONS

It Makes No Difference
Endless Highway- The Music Of The Band 2007 via Savoy Jazz
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My Morning Jacket - A Rendering On One Of Rick Danko's Finest Vocal Performances

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9:20 am
Organicycle (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Organicycle.

Offering curbside composting for home and business needs in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

Individuals interested in Organicycle for a business or organization can find additional information at Organicycle dot org

Organicycle...A Simple Step for A Sustainable Future

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Texas Tornados

Mendocino
Live From The Limo 1999 via Virgin
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Recorded Live At Antone's, Austin A Year Before The Passing Of Doug Sahm

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Augie Meyers & His Valley Vatos

Valley Of The San Joaquin
The Real Tex-Mex 2015 via Augie Meyers
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The Texas Music Legend Turning 84 a Few Weeks Ago - Co-Fourder The Sir Douglas Quintet And The Texas Tornodos; Heard Here On 'YCE

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The Klezmatics & Chava Alberstein

Ver Es Hot (One Has Got)
The Well 1998 via Rounder / Pgd
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World Roots: New Direction For The Group; The Music Written By the Highly-Respected Israeli Singer Chava Alberstein

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Papua New Guinea String Bands with Bob Brozman

Lau Ga Ki Tara Papura Ta
Songs Of The Volcano 1983 via MCPC
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World Roots: Peroveta Anedia, Ute And Taibubu, All Forms Of Polynesian Music, Was Introduced By Australian Miners Who Brought With Them The Mouth Organ. Traditional Celebrations, Which Include Song, Dance, Feasting And Gift-Giving Are Called Sing-Sing

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9:00 am
Arbor Circle PSA (click for more info)

Arbor Circle is proud to be one of West Michigan's most comprehensive providers of mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and family services.

Serving thousands of children, individuals, and families each year, their expert staff partner with people and communities in pursuit of growth and healing. 

Arbor Circle's variety of services includes The Bridge, a 24 hour crisis shelter for children and youth ages 10 to 17 experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about Arbor Circle by visiting Arbor Circle DOT ORG.

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Flatt & Scruggs

Handsome Molly
Breaking Out 1970 via Columbia
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Spin From The WYCE Vinyl Vault - Flatt & Scrugg With The Foggy Mountain Boys (Pioneers!) - Traditional Appalachian Folk Tune Dating To The Early 20th Century; First Recorded By G.B. Grayson, 1927

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Dubl Handi

Driving Away The Blues
Morning in a New Machine 2015 via self-released
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Named After The Washboard Company From The 1800's

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Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters

On The Street Where You Live
The Ones That Stay 2024 via Mule Kick
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Asheville, NC - One Of The South's Consummate Roots Band No Stranger To Accessing The Great American Songbook - This Written For The Stage Musical "My Fair Lady" 1956

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8:40 am

Seasick Steve

Right On Time
Sonic Soul Surfer 2015 via Caroline
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Blues Plate Special: Plays Mostly Personalized Guitars And Sings, Usually About His Early Life Doing Casual Work - First Became Successful In Britain Twenty Years Ago - Aged Into His sixties As A Hobo In Tennessee And Mississippi - Backing Musician For Lightnin' Hopkins Late 1960's - Has A Fancy For Guitars Made Of Hubcaps - a True American Original

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Tom Harrell

In the Infinite
Prana Dance 2009 via Highnote
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The Jazz Spot: Bennett Studios Late May 2008 - An Excellent Recording From One Of The Most Lyrical Improvisors In Jazz. The Melodies In A Way Are Simplistic, Setting Up An Environment Where The Band Can Really Engage The Music; This Quintet Exhibits Exceptional Chemistry

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8:20 am
Organicycle (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Organicycle.

Offering curbside composting for home and business needs in Grand Rapids and West Michigan.

Individuals interested in Organicycle for a business or organization can find additional information at Organicycle dot org

Organicycle...A Simple Step for A Sustainable Future

Kim Richey

Come Back To Me
Every New Beginning 2024 via Yep Roc
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GR Appearance: 8/20 Midtown

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The Blind Owl Band

Waterhole
Skeezy Patty 2017 via Independent
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Founded: Adirondack Mountains, 2011 - Freight Train String Music; All Aboard!

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Carter Sampson

Can't Stop Me Now
Gold 2023 via Horton
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Oklahoma Singer/Songwriter

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COMPILATIONS

I Walk the Line
Johnny's Blues- A Tribute To Johnny Cash 2003 via Northern Blues
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Garland Jeffries And Chris Thomas King - Reworking Johnny Cash

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COMPILATIONS

Floyd Collins
Classic American Ballads From Smithsonian Folkways 2015 via smithsonian folkways records
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Paul Clayton - Tells The Story Of Floyd Collins During The Kentucky Cave Wars Of The Late 19th Century - First Recorded By Old-Time Fiddler John Carson

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Beppe Gambetta

Gold Watch and Chain
Dialogs 1995 via Alcazar
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Special Guest: Dan Crary - Composer: A.P. Carter And Recorded By The Carter In 1933

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8:00 am
PAWS WITH A CAUSE-FOSTER PUPPIES (click for more info)

You can help change lives by volunteering for Paws With A Cause.

Enhancing the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities begins with choosing to be volunteer Foster Puppy Raisers. 

These volunteers play an important part in the PAWS mission by providing puppies with a loving home and basic care. 

No training experience is needed, and flexible commitment options are available for various schedules. 

More information on volunteering as Foster Puppy Raisers can be found at: pawswithacause dot org