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Playlist from 01/27/2025 @ 9:00am

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Jere

A little blues and rock heavy with folk, jazz and a bit of world music thrown in to keep me honest. New music mixed with some throwback artists that most likely have not been heard for a while.

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Johnny Winter

Fast Life Rider
Second Winter 1969 via Sony
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The Rebel Eves

American Dream
Single 2025 via The Rebel Eves
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Trombone Shorty

Do To Me
For True 2011 via Verve Forecast
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Ruthie Foster

Mack the Knife (Live)
Live At The Paramount 2020 via Blue Corn
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11:40 am
Outback Presents - The Avett Brothers (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Outback Presents... presenting An Evening With The Avett Brothers, on Friday June 27 at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo.  

The Avett Brothers are a folk rock band from Concord, North Carolina.

Tickets for their show on June 27th go on sale this Friday at 10 am at WINGSEVENTCENTER DOT COM. 

Heidi Lynne Gluck

Severence (Remix)
Single 2024 via Dynamite Red Media
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Nubya Garcia

Set It Free
Odyssey 2024 via Concord Jazz
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11:30 am
Live Nation - Rainbow Kitten Surprise (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Live Nation presenting Rainbow Kitten Surprise at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on May 18th.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise is an alternative group, their latest record, "Love Hate Music Box," is their first record in six years.

They'll be making a stop in Grand Rapids alongside New Translations on their Thanks For Coming Tour.

Tickets and more information for Rainbow Kitten Surprise can be found in-person at the GLC box office or online at live nation dot com.

COMPILATIONS

Guantanamera
If I Had a Song- The Songs of Pete Seeger, Vol. 2 2001 via Appleseed Records

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11:20 am
Circle Theatre (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Circle Theatre Grand Rapids.

This summer, Circle Theatre will be taking the stage for their 72nd season with another diverse lineup of shows, including three musicals like The Prom, Dreamgirls, and Jesus Christ Superstar, two comedies for the stage, a concert series, and more! 

Tickets for all performances are on sale now at circletheatre dot org.

Global Noize

The Same Thing
Sly Reimagined 2013 via Zoho Music
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Devon Allman

I'll Be Around
Ragged & Dirty 2014 via Ruf
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Jay Geils

Hot Ginger
Jay Geils Plays Jazz 2005 via Stony Plain Music
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May Erlewine

Never One Thing
Mother Lion 2017 via EarthWorkMusic
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Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Empty Trainload Of Sky
Single 2024
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11:00 am
LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN PSA (click for more info)

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan works with the West Michigan community to permanently protect and care for nearby natural areas. 

By preserving and restoring West Michigan's unique ecosystems--from its big forests and wild rivers to its sandy lakeshore dunes--they give future generations the opportunity to experience and enjoy the natural wonders we treasure today. 

Learn how you can volunteer for The Land Conservancy of West Michigan, explore a nature preserve, attend an informational event, and support the permanent protection of nature in West Michigan at naturenearby dot org. 

Peter Wolf

Wastin' Time (Live)
A Cure For Loneliness 2016 via Concord Records
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COMPILATIONS

Crow on the Cradle
The FolkScene Collection, Vol. 3 2001 via Red House

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Natalie MacMaster + Donnell Leahy

The Chase
One 2015 via Linus
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Dede and The Dreamers

Bliss Jam
Powerful 2022 via Earth Work

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10:40 am
St. Cecilia Music Center - Cecile McLorin Salvant (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids.

The Jazz Series at St. Cecilia Music Center proudly welcomes composer, singer, and visual artist Cecile McLorin *Salvant, performing live, Thursday February 20th at 7:30 PM at St. Cecilia's Royce Auditorium.  

Tickets for Cecile McLorin Salvant, and all upcoming shows are on sale now at scmcgr dot org.

Philip Bailey

You're Everything
Love Will Find A Way 2019 via Verve
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Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters

I'm Coming Home
More Fun With Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters 2024 via ATO
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10:30 am
Live Nation - Rainbow Kitten Surprise (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Live Nation presenting Rainbow Kitten Surprise at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on May 18th.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise is an alternative group, their latest record, "Love Hate Music Box," is their first record in six years.

They'll be making a stop in Grand Rapids alongside New Translations on their Thanks For Coming Tour.

Tickets and more information for Rainbow Kitten Surprise can be found in-person at the GLC box office or online at live nation dot com.

Valley

When You Know Someone
Single 2024 via Capitol
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Twisted Pine

Peaches en Regalia
Love Your Mind 2024 via Signature Sounds

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10:20 am
Circle Theatre (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Circle Theatre Grand Rapids.

This summer, Circle Theatre will be taking the stage for their 72nd season with another diverse lineup of shows, including three musicals like The Prom, Dreamgirls, and Jesus Christ Superstar, two comedies for the stage, a concert series, and more! 

Tickets for all performances are on sale now at circletheatre dot org.

Sol Driven Train

Underdog
Underdog 2013 via Independent
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Ceu

Streets Bloom
Live (Ao Vivo) 2015 via Six Degrees
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Devon Gilfillian

Troublemaker
Black Hole Rainbow (Deluxe Edition) 2021 via Capitol
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Free Hat

Getting Weird
The News From Where You Live 2023 via Independent
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Hitman Blues Band

Wide Old River
Calling Long Distance 2024 via Nerus
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10:00 am
CASA of Kent County (click for more info)
Every child in foster care deserves a voice in the courtroom, and you can be that voice. 

Court Appointed Special Advocates - known by the acronym CASA - of Kent County is looking for dedicated volunteers to advocate for children in the child welfare system, ensuring they have the support and stability they need. 

No special background is required--just compassion and a desire to make a difference. 

CASA invites you to join them in bringing hope and positive change to a child's life. 

Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer today.at casakentco dot org.  That's c-a-s-a-k-e-n-t-c-o dot o-r-g!

Aretha Franklin

Rock Steady Alternate Mix
ARETHA [Box Set] 2021 via RHINO
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Polyrhythmics

Snake in the Grass (2022 Remaster)
Libra Stripes 2022 via Color Red
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Imelda May

Johnny Got a Boom Boom
Love Tattoo 2009 via Verve Forecast
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Jesse Ray and The Carolina Catfish

Coffee In Heaven
Jesse Ray And The Carolina Catfish 2022 via Independent

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9:40 am
Outback Presents - The Avett Brothers (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Outback Presents... presenting An Evening With The Avett Brothers, on Friday June 27 at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo.  

The Avett Brothers are a folk rock band from Concord, North Carolina.

Tickets for their show on June 27th go on sale this Friday at 10 am at WINGSEVENTCENTER DOT COM. 

Salaya

Double Up
Welcome To Nastyville 2024 via Glossy
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The Tragically Hip

Ahead By A Century
Single 2024 via Universal
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9:30 am
Live Nation - Rainbow Kitten Surprise (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Live Nation presenting Rainbow Kitten Surprise at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on May 18th.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise is an alternative group, their latest record, "Love Hate Music Box," is their first record in six years.

They'll be making a stop in Grand Rapids alongside New Translations on their Thanks For Coming Tour.

Tickets and more information for Rainbow Kitten Surprise can be found in-person at the GLC box office or online at live nation dot com.

Bria Skonberg

Little Girl
Into Your Own 2014 via Random Act Records
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Donny Hathaway

Never My Love
Selections From Never My Love - The Anthology 2013 via Rhino
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9:20 am
Circle Theatre (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Circle Theatre Grand Rapids.

This summer, Circle Theatre will be taking the stage for their 72nd season with another diverse lineup of shows, including three musicals like The Prom, Dreamgirls, and Jesus Christ Superstar, two comedies for the stage, a concert series, and more! 

Tickets for all performances are on sale now at circletheatre dot org.

The Waterboys

Rosalind (You Married the Wrong Guy)
Modern Blues 2015 via Kobalt
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Bonnie Raitt

Gypsy In Me
Dig In Deep 2016 via Redwing Records
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Mac Miller

5 Dollar Pony Rides
Balloonerism 2025 via Warner
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Cimafunk

I Don't Care
Pa Tu Cuerpa 2024 via Malacabeza / Thirty Tigers
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Tunde Olaniran

Too Bad
Single 2024 via Hot Capicola

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9:00 am
New Growth Project (click for more info)

New Growth Project provides job opportunities for individuals with disabilities by growing "better than organic" vegetables for the community and gift boxes packed with handcrafted products and local goods.  

You can support their mission of providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities by purchasing a CSA Membership for the summer of 2025.  

 CSA members will receive weekly or bi-weekly sustainably grown vegetables from their Rockford, Michigan farm.  

Learn more about New Growth Project and CSA memberships at  TheNewGrowthProject dot org