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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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Henry Kaiser & David Lindley

Kobaka Mahaleo
A World Out of Time: Henry Kaiser & David Lindley in Madagascar 1992 via Shanachie
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Song is Kobaka, artist is Mahaleo
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Henry Kaiser & David Lindley

Hitondray Tsikitsiky - Voninavoko
A World Out of Time: Henry Kaiser & David Lindley in Madagascar 1992 via Shanachie
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Song is Hitondray Tsikitsiky, artist is Voninavoko
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La Luz

Poppies
News Of The Universe 2024 via Sub Pop
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Etta Baker

John Henry
Etta Baker With Taj Mahal 2004 via Music Maker
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2:40 am
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Michael Brook

Pond
RockPaperScissors 2006 via big Helium Entertainment/Canadian Rational/High Wire Music
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Gemma Ray

Rubbing Out Your Name
Milk For Your Motors 2014 via Bronze Rat
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Torch/Noir? Yes, please!
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Sam Burchfield

House Ain't a Home
Me and My Religion 2024 via Soundly
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Banda Magda

Juin
Amour, T'es La 2013 via Independent
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2:20 am
Eastown Street Fair (click for more info)

WYCE and the Eastown Community Association are inviting you to the 51st Annual Eastown Street Fair, Saturday September 7th!

This event is a family-friendly celebration of arts, crafts, food, live local music, and the unique Eastown neighborhood; one of Grand Rapids' most eclectic districts!

Once again, WYCE will be on-hand with a large and diverse selection of pre-owned vinyl and CDs. We'll also have your favorite YCE merch for sale, including shirts, WYCE hats, and more!

The 51st Annual Eastown Street Fair runs from 9 AM to 10 PM Saturday, September 7th.

Details and more information are at eastown dot org.

Syriana

Galatian Bridge At Dawn
The Road to Damascus 2016 via Real World
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Memphis Minnie

I'm Going Don't You Know [#]
Hoodoo Lady (1933-1937) 1991 via Legacy/Columbia
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12/15/37, Chicago
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Evidence

Barry's Blues
Untitled 1997 via n/a

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Beau Jocque

I Went To The Dance Last Night
Beau Jocque Boogie 1993 via Rounder / Pgd
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2:00 am
Revive & Thrive Project PSA (click for more info)

Revive & Thrive Project is a local non-profit organization that aims to nourish greater Grand Rapids, one meal at a time. 

Since 2015, Revive & Thrive Project has served over 70,000 nutritious, home-delivered meals to individuals and families facing a health crisis in greater Grand Rapids. 

Meals are provided with a focus on improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and creating a community of vital support.

To learn how you can support Revive & Thrive Project  by serving as a volunteer or by making a financial donation, visit reviveandthriveproject dot org

Joanne Shaw Taylor

All The Way From America
Heavy Soul 2024 via Journeyman
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The Corn Fed Girls

Kisses (Taste Like Heartache)
Papercuts 2011 via Hey Burner!

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COMPILATIONS

Omukaile Kilinjwi
Rough Guide to the Music of Tanzania 2006 via World Music Network

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Screamin' Jay Hawkins

Yellow Coat
Voodoo Jive- The Best of Screamin' Jay Hawkins 1990 via CBS
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1958
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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!

Buckshot Lefonque

The Blackwidow Blues
Buckshot LeFonque 1994 via Sony
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Buckshot Lefonque

Ladies and Gentlemen, Presenting
Buckshot LeFonque 1994 via Sony
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Hollie Cook

Twice
Twice 2014 via Mr Bongo
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PARALLELZ

Letters at the Door
Strange Mythologies 2024 via Independent
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1:20 am
Comprenew (click for more info)
Electronic waste is growing at an alarming rate, harming our environment and communities daily. 
Comprenew, a local nonprofit, is doing its part to combat this crisis through proper e-waste recycling and refurbishment of electronic waste. 
Instead of letting old electronics pile up at home or at work, Comprenew encourages you to be a part of the solution.
Visit comprenew dot org for information on recycling electronic waste here in West Michigan and helping to create a greener future.

The Koh Kohs

Dig My Grave
The Koh Kohs 2012 via Cedille

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COMPILATIONS

Kalmadi
Putumayo Presents- Turkish Groove 2006 via Putumayo World Music
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Artist is Mustafa Sandal

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Deanna Bogart

Late at Night
Crossing Borders 1992 via Flying Fish Records
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Dan Reeder

Woman in a Pool
Every Which Way 2020 via Oh Boy Records
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Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2

Cascade
Star Stuff 2017 via Company Records
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1:00 am
WMCAT Step Year (click for more info)

Figuring out your next steps when you're a young adult is intimidating. 

There are many questions like "What do I want do?" "Should I go to college?" "Can I even afford it?" 

At the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology, they believe that "I don't know" is a great place to start. 

Step Year, WMCAT's tuition-free college and career exploration program, is specifically designed to help you find your next steps whether that be college, a trade certificate, a new job, or maybe something you haven't thought of yet. 

Kent County young adults ages 18 to 24 can apply now for Step Year at wmcat dot org forward slash step year.

Angelica Garcia

Twenty
Medicine For Birds 2017 via Warner Brothers
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Taylor McCall

Star of the Morning
Mellow War 2024 via Thirty Tigers
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Ladama

Havera de Ser
Oye Mujer 2020 via Six Degrees
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Blackberry Smoke

Don't Mind If I Do
Be Right Here 2024 via 3 Legged
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12:40 am
St. Cecilia Acoustic Cafe Folk Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center...the proud home of the Acoustic Cafe Folk Series, featuring renowned singer/songwriters, Americana bands, bluegrass, and more. 

SCMC is proud to announce the first four concerts of the Acoustic Cafe Folk Series, with singer-songwriter Sierra Hull kicking off the series on September 17th, followed by "An Evening with Valerie June" on November 12th. 

On December 5th The Del McCoury Band takes the stage and singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs live at St. Cecilia Music Center on March 13th.  

Tickets for all shows are on sale now at scmcgr dot org.

Bonnie Bishop

Bad Seed
Free 2012 via Independent
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The Budos Band

Turn And Burn
Burnt Offering 2014 via Daptone
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Mox

Fetish
Mox 1998 via Rgb/Hos
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12:20 am
GRPL-Community Game Nights (click for more info)

The Grand Rapids Public Library is proud to announce a series of Community Game Nights.

Community Game Nights will be held on September 18, October 16, November 27, and December 18, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at the library's Ottawa Hills Branch at 1150 Giddings Ave SE.

The library will provide a variety of games for community members, families, and friends to play. Attendees are also welcome to bring their board games. 

All library events are free and open to the public. More information is available at grpl dot org. 

Sol Driven Train

I Do Declare
Underdog 2013 via Independent
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Danielle Howle, vox.
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Stew Cutler

C.C.
After Hours 2011 via CDBY
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Global Noize

Spin Cycle
Global Noize 2008 via Shanachie
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Jambon

The Sands of Time
Jambon 2009 via Independent
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12:00 am
Lowell Arts-Fallasburg Fall Festival (click for more info)

The 56th Annual Fallasburg Arts Festival, presented by LowellArts, will be held on September 14 and 15. 


The 2-day outdoor festival at Fallasburg Park in Lowell includes 100 fine art and fine crafts booths, live music, food booths, a children's craft area, craft demonstrations, and an annual raffle. 

Festival Hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.  Admission is free. A Parking fee is required.

More information is available at lowellartsmi dot org