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Playlist from 08/17/2024 @ 12:00am

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Anything funky, greazy, groovy, or stanky. Also anything that's sweet, smooth, soars, or soothes. And everything else that twangs, buzzes, swings or moves. Bring your buzz, or not- but this is a show for those who listen deep into the music.

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all tracks listed in reverse chronological order

Electrelane

Atom's Tome
Axes 2005 via Too Pure / Beggars
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Andrew Bird Trio

Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
Sunday Morning Put-On 2024 via Loma Vista
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The Anderson Council

Times On The Thames
The Devil, The Tower, The Star, The Moon 2023 via Jem
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The Bittersweets

Bag of Bones
The Life You Always Wanted 2006 via Virt Records
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2:40 am
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.

Shirley Horn

Isnt It Romantic
Live At The 4 Queens 2016 via Resonance
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Axiom Of Choice

Ancient Sky
Unfolding 2002 via Narada
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Big Bill Broonzy

Saturday Evening Blues
Trouble in Mind 2000 via Smithsonian Folkways
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2:20 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

Out to Lunch

Song for the Solstice
Melvin's Rockpile 2010 via Accurate Records
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Blind Pilot

White Apple
We Are The Tide 2011 via ATO RECORDS / RED
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Eden Brent

Better This Way
Jigsaw Heart 2014 via Yellow Dog
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The Red Clay Strays

Don't Care
Moment of Truth 2022 via Independent
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Si Se

Mariposa (En Havana)
More Shine 2005 via Mob Records
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2:00 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.

Chris Cain

Waiting For The Sun To Rise
Good Intentions Gone Bad 2024 via Alligator
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Joel Ross

bach (God the Father in Eternity)
nublues 2024 via Blue Note
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1:40 am
Promo - Smart Speaker / APP (click for more info)

Not near a radio? That's not a problem anymore.

In addition to our 24/7 live stream at WYCE dot org and our FREE Smartphone app, you can also listen to WYCE at home on your favorite smart speaker.

Simply tell your Amazon or Google smart speaker to "Play WYCE" ,-- and A World of Music will begin playing for you!

No matter where you are, you now have several ways to enjoy your favorite programmers, and a world of music on WYCE!

Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band

The First Ten Minutes Of Cocksucker Blues
The Rarity of Experience II 2016 via NO QUARTERS
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Doesn't look like I'll be saying this title on the air.
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Scott Miller

Why Won't You Give Me Your Love
Big Big World 2013 via F.A.Y Recordings
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Ever feel this way?
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1:20 am
Broadway Grand Rapids PSA (click for more info)
Broadway Grand Rapids reminds you they are more than just a stage, they're also a community and they want YOU to be a part of it. 

Broadway Grand Rapids is where the magic of Broadway meets the heart of West Michigan. 

Broadway Grand Rapids is committed to creating a space where everyone belongs through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. 

They're also breaking down barriers with Broadway Arts Access offering seats for kids, families and communities that qualify. 

You can learn more at Broadway Grand Rapids dot com.

COMPILATIONS

Mani
Putumayo presents- Arabic Groove 2001 via Putumayo World Music
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Artists on this track are Fadela & Sahraoui.

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Alberta Adams

No Good Man
Say Baby Say 2000 via Cannonball Records
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Acoustic Syndicate

The Blue Bird Train
Long Way Round 2004 via Sugarhill [Country]
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M-Base Collective

Non-Fiction
Anatomy of a Groove 1992 via Diw Records
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Cassandra Wilson, vox
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1:00 am
Code for Good West Michigan (click for more info)

If your non-profit organization is in need of a technology makeover or if you are a web specialist looking to give back to your community, then Code for Good West Michigan is looking for you.

Code for Good West Michigan is a group of tech and design professionals who volunteer to help nonprofits manage their technology needs. 

During Weekend for Good in November,  Code for Good West Michigan designs and launches websites, dashboards, and other software for nonprofit organizations.

If your nonprofit needs a digital lift, or  you're a tech pro looking for a worthy cause, you can learn more at code-for-good-w-m-dot-org.

Jim Donovan

The Sunshine
Sun King Warriors 2016 via Independent
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Grace Cummings

Work Today (and Tomorrow)
Ramona 2024 via ATO
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K. Jones & The Benzie Playboys

Grand Marais Two Step
Morning Train 2016 via Independent

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Mary Lane

Bad Luck and Trouble
Travelin' Woman 2019 via Women Of The Blues Records
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Jesse Dayton

Baby's Long Gone
The Hard Way Blues 2024 via Blue Elan / Hardcharger
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Barbara Lynn is mentioned in this song. She is still alive as of this writing.
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12:40 am
Green Home Institute (click for more info)
The Green Home Institute, a local nonprofit, reminds you how to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act, which can help you get money to make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. 
The Inflation Reduction Act provides rebates and tax credits to improve your home's heating, cooling, water heating, and insulation. 
Learn more about how you can reduce your utility bills and how to evaluate the needs of your home at greenhomeinstitute dot org slash i r a

Nate Smith

Spinning Down
Kinfolk- Postcards from Everywhere 2017 via ropeadope
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w/ Dave Holland - acoustic bass, Lionel Loueke - guitar
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Ruby Friedman Orchestra

Lonely Road Symphony Rag
Gem 2016 via Pulchrum
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6 String Drag

Wrong Girl
Top Of The World 2018 via Schoolkids Records
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Kenny Roby and Jim Keller are the main dudes.

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12:20 am
City of Grand Rapids Free Summer Fitness Classes (click for more info)

The City of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Priority Health and Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is hosting another summer of free outdoor fitness in parks and public spaces across the city.

The city offers 16 dance, cardio, and yoga classes that will run weekly from now until August 22nd. 

These fitness classes will be held weekly, Monday through Thursday, and are free of charge; no registration is required.

Cancellations due to weather will be announced on the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Facebook page. 

More information is available on the city of Grand Rapids website at grandrapidsmi dot gov

The Catholics

Walter Burley Griffin
The Catholics 1992 via Terra Nova
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Shooglenifty

A Fistful of Euro
Live Radical Mestizo 2005 via Compass
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Lady Dottie & The Diamonds

Livin' It Up
Lady Dottie & The Diamonds 2008 via HI-SPEED SOUL
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12:00 am
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks (click for more info)
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks is partnering with Premier and Chill Foundation West Michigan to provide a free skate and build a demo for all ages and skill levels.

On Wednesday, August 28th, members of the Premier team, skatepark builders, and local artists will guide a skate demo workshop at Clemente DIY Skate Park. 

GR Outdoor and Chill Foundation will provide a limited supply of free rental skateboards and safety equipment for the skateboarding class.

The class begins at 5:30 and offers introductory-level training that is free and open to the public. 

Registration is available online AND in person.

Learn more about this and other free workshops at friendsofgrparks dot org