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A little bit of this and that, with an emphasis on music that brightens the day and lifts your spirits. You'll hear new music, local music, world beat, and plenty of folk, rock, blues, and jazz.

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Candid Antics

Sparck Featuring Dutcher Snedeker
Sounds Like Music 2024 via Independent
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for Best Jazz Album and WYCE Artist of the Year

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Mariachi El Bronx

High Tide
Mariachi El Bronx [III] 2014 via ATO
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Ziggy Marley

Circle of Peace (Live)
Single 2024 via Tuff Gong Worldwide
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Gordon Lightfoot

Old Dan's Records
Gord's Gold 1975 via Warner Bros / Wea
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2:40 pm
PROMO-WYCE Estate Plan Reminder (click for more info)

Have you ever wondered what you can do to pay it forward and make sure WYCE Radio is here for your kids and grandkids to enjoy?

In addition to your generous continuing support for WYCE while you're still with us, please consider including a financial gift to WYCE in your estate plan.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to consult with your estate planning attorney about the benefits of leaving a gift to support WYCE. 

If you don't have an estate planning attorney, don't hesitate to contact Station Manager Phil Tower([email protected]) for our trusted recommendations.

Tedeschi Trucks Band

These Walls
Revelator 2011 via SONY MASTERWORKS
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Gonora Sounds

Ndasuruvara Senjiva
Hard Times Never Kill 2022 via Dust-to-Digital
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2:30 pm
Promo - YouTube (click for more info)

88.1 FM WYCE is more than just radio...

Have you seen our WYCE YouTube page? It features videos from recent concert performances, in-studio guest visits, videos from the Jammies, GRAM on the Green and more. Make sure you subscribe so you know when new videos are posted.

Visit YouTube dot com and search for WYCE.

Ben Steer

Box Cutter Baby
Sisters In The Dark 2024 via Independent
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for Best Contemporary Folk Album

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Them Coulee Boys

Up Close
Single 2025 via Some Fun
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2:20 pm
West Michigan Opera Project (click for more info)
The West Michigan Opera Project is proud to announce its Carnegie Hall debut on April 12th.

Before their performance, you're invited to attend the "Countdown to Carnegie Concert" with West Michigan Opera Project on Sunday, April 6 at 2 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson Ave, S.E. in Grand Rapids.

The concert is open to the public at no charge.

More information about the concert and West Michigan Opera Project is available at westmichiganoperaproject dot com

Bruce Hornsby

The Good Life
Big Swing Face 2002 via RCA
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Beth Hart

My California
My California 2010 via Mascot
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Scythian

Sail Away Johnny
Roots and Stones 2022 via Independent
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Brian Mulder

Cygnus
Cygnus 2024 via Independent
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for Best Instrumental Album

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2:00 pm
WYCE Jammie Awards (click for more info)

WYCE is proud to announce our 25th Jammie Awards happening THIS Friday, February 28th, at the Intersection!

This year's Jammies brings you 18 Michigan bands on three stages, plus award presentations.

Tickets are on sale now at sectionlive dot com and the Intersection box office through showtime. Doors are at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6!

Thank you to our stage sponsors, Patriot Realty, Bridge Street Market, and Love Supreme!

The 2025 WYCE Jammie Awards are presented by Varnum, with support from DGRI, Gun Lake Casino, Tiger Solar, Founder's Brewing, Stock Da Bar Vodka, and Schuler Books.

Etran Finatawa

Kel Tamasheck [The Tuareg People]
Desert Crossroads 2008 via Riverboat
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Robben Ford

Everything I Do Gonna Be Funky
Bringing It Back Home 2013 via Mri Associated
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Wilder Woods

Be Yourself (Feat. The War & Treaty)
Single 2024 via Dualtone
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The Wild Honey Collective

Sideways Headless
The Wild Honey Collective, Vol. 3 2024 via GTG
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for Best Roots Album

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1:40 pm
Bells Brewery - Santino Jones (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Brewery. 

Bell's Eccentric Cafe presents Santino Jones, Hannah Laine, and Jessica Ivey on Thursday, February 27th at 8 p.m. 
Doors open at 7pm! 
This is the first show of the Bell's Spring Concert Series, highlighting all local artists and musicians. 
More information on this 18 and up show is at Bells-Beer-dot-com.

The Crane Wives

River Rushing
Beyond Beyond Beyond 2024 via Independent
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for Best Alternative Album, WYCE Artist of the Year, WYCE Album of the Year, Critic's Choice Artist of the Year, and Critic's Choice Album of the Year.

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Secret Night Gang

Every Nation
Belongs on a Place Called Earth 2023 via Brownswood
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1:30 pm
Play WYCE Concert Calendar (click for more info)

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(REQUESTED)

George Benson

Breezin'
Breezin' (1976) 2021 via RHINO
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Warren Haynes, Jim James, & Grace Potter

Gold Dust Woman
Single 2024 via Moscot
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1:20 pm
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!

Bonnie Raitt

Just Like That
Just Like That 2022 via Red Wing
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Les McCann

Little Blue Volkswagon
Les Is More 1991 via Atlantic
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Marinero

Taquero
La La La 2025 via Hardly Art
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Michigan Rattlers

Heaven
Waving From A Sea 2024 via Independent
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for Song of the Year and Best Contemporary Folk Album

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1:00 pm
WYCE Jammie Awards (click for more info)

WYCE is proud to announce our 25th Jammie Awards happening THIS Friday, February 28th, at the Intersection!

This year's Jammies brings you 18 Michigan bands on three stages, plus award presentations.

Tickets are on sale now at sectionlive dot com and the Intersection box office through showtime. Doors are at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6!

Thank you to our stage sponsors, Patriot Realty, Bridge Street Market, and Love Supreme!

The 2025 WYCE Jammie Awards are presented by Varnum, with support from DGRI, Gun Lake Casino, Tiger Solar, Founder's Brewing, Stock Da Bar Vodka, and Schuler Books.

George Benson

Breezin'
Breezin' (1976) 2021 via RHINO
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(REQUESTED)

Chris Whitley

Big Sky Country
Living With The Law 1991 via Sony
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Mavis Staples

Action
Livin' On A High Note 2016 via Anti/Epitaph
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MJ Lenderman

She's Leaving You
Manning Fireworks 2024 via Anti
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Cal in Red

Kitchen (Radio Edit)
Low Low 2024 via B3SCI
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for Album of the Year, Best Alternative Album, and Critic's Choice Album of the Year

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(REQUESTED)

Roberta Flack

Ain't No Mountain High Enough
First Take (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) 2020 via Atlantic/Rhino
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12:40 pm
Michigan Music Alliance (click for more info)
The Michigan Music Alliance provides equitable professional growth opportunities for the Michigan Music Community. 

Programming includes the B-Side Sessions, an Industry Lunch, and the annual Music Econ Summit. 

The Michigan Music Alliance envisions a statewide music scene that thrives on diversity and inclusion and celebrates collaboration over competition. 

Learn how you can do more to Support Michigan Music at michigan music alliance dot org
 

COMPILATIONS

The Empress
Music From the Tea Lands 2000 via Putumayo World Music

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Taj Mahal

Candy Man
An Evening Of Acoustic Music 1996 via Ruf (Idn)
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12:30 pm
SC4A (click for more info)
Support for WYCE comes from the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, located 45 minutes southwest of Grand Rapids in the heart of the Art Coast in downtown Saugatuck.

The SCA is proud to welcome Canadian mandolin masters, the Andrew Collins Trio on Friday, April 4th. 

With music often described as being somewhere between Béla Fleck and David Grisman, the Andrew Collins Trio is known as a musical shapeshifter.

Tickets for their show are on sale now at sc4a dot org. That's s-c, the number 4-a  dot o-r-g.

Amy Helm

Rescue Me
Didn't It Rain 2015 via Eone
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Michigander

Broadcast
Michigander 2025 via Thirty Tigers
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for Critic's Choice Artist of the Year

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12:20 pm
GRTV Classes generic (click for more info)

Do-it-yourself TV, podcasting, and filmmaking start here at the Grand Rapids Community Media Center with GRTV!

GRTV's certification classes are now back in full swing, and they offer knowledge & access for makers of every skill level. 

Class offerings include Intro to Video Production, Intro to Podcasting, Studio Production, and others

Once certified, GRCMC Members get free access to GRTV gear, available for checkout during business hours.

You can learn more at grtv dot org slash learn. (grtv.org/learn)

The Bootstrap Boys

(Ghost) Riders in the Sky
Single 2024 via Independent
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Michigan music -- Jammies XV Nominee for WYCE Artist of the Year, Listerners Choice Artist of the Year, and Critic's Choice Artist of the Year

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Suzanne Vega

(I'll Never Be) Your Maggie May
Songs In Red And Gray 2001 via A&M Records
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Angelique Kidjo

The Sound Of Drums
Keep On Moving- The Best Of Angelique Kidjo 2001 via Sony
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Larkin Poe

Mockingbird
Bloom 2025 via Trick-Woo
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12:00 pm
WYCE Jammie Awards (click for more info)

WYCE is proud to announce our 25th Jammie Awards happening THIS Friday, February 28th, at the Intersection!

This year's Jammies brings you 18 Michigan bands on three stages, plus award presentations.

Tickets are on sale now at sectionlive dot com and the Intersection box office through showtime. Doors are at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6!

Thank you to our stage sponsors, Patriot Realty, Bridge Street Market, and Love Supreme!

The 2025 WYCE Jammie Awards are presented by Varnum, with support from DGRI, Gun Lake Casino, Tiger Solar, Founder's Brewing, Stock Da Bar Vodka, and Schuler Books.