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Cidny Bullens

Better Than I've Ever Been
Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth 1999 via Artemis Records
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Mates of State

My Only Offer
Re-Arrange Us 2008 via Barsuk
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Emily Scott Robinson

Old Gods
American Siren 2021 via Oh Boy
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9:40 am
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
 

Steel Pulse

Make Us a Nation
African Holocaust 2004 via Sanctuary Records
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Lake Street Dive

Better Than
Bad Self Portraits 2014 via Signature Sounds
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Los Lonely Boys

Natural Thing
Resurrection 2024 via Shelter
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9:30 am
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.

Mumford & Sons

Rushmere
Single 2025 via Glassnote
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Oumou Sangare

Maladon
Oumou 2004 via Nonesuch
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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.

Nickel Creek

Tomorrow Is A Long Time
Why Should The Fire Die 2005 via Sugarhill
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The Bird and the Bee

Kiss On My List
Interpreting the Masters, Vol. 1- A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates 2010 via Blue Note
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Penny & Sparrow

Jeopardy
Lefty 2025 via I Love You / Thirty Tigers
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Ernestine Anderson

This Can't Be Love
A Song For You 2009 via Highnote
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The Harlem Gospel Travelers

We Don't Love Enough
Rhapsody 2024 via Colemine
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9:00 am
Jack Bouwman Day Sponsor - Rachel (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day sponsor is Jack Bouwman, wishing his beautiful bride, Rachel Batts, a Happy Birthday.

Jack shares, "I'm so Blessed to have you as my 'Throttle man'  in life and all the adventures we create. Let's send it this next year. Thank you so much for being a great partner, Mom, and boss B.

Sending positive vibes from Jack, Maddax, and Tripp so you can have the most yummy day possible.  And as always Stay fresh, we Love you!"

If you see Rachel Batts today, yell to her " Happy Birthday, ole girl"

Ray Kane

Wai'anae Slack Key Hula [Instrumental]
Punahele 1994 via Windham Hill Records
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COMPILATIONS

Jackson Browne with Los Cenzontles - The Dreamer
Putumayo Presents Songs From The Sonoran Borderlands [Linda Ronstadt's Musical Odyssey] 2022 via Putumayo

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Kacey Musgraves

Sway
Deeper Well 2024 via Interscope
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Victor Wooten

Get it Right
Sword And Stone 2012 via Vix Records
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8:40 am
Promo - GR Live (click for more info)

WYCE invites you to tune in weekly for "GR Live," presented by DGRI...Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Thursdays at Noon here on WYCE and live on wyce dot org.. 

Hosted by Quinn Mathews, GR Live features live music from groups playing in the area and interviews with people in our regional music and arts community.

You can listen to GR Live on 88.1 FM WYCE, WYCE dot org, our WYCE Smartphone App, or your smart speaker.

Donny Hathaway

A Song for You
Selections From Never My Love - The Anthology 2013 via Rhino
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Rose City Band

Lights on the Way
Sol Y Sombra 2025 via Thrill Jockey
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8:30 am
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)

Various Artists

Cheikh Ibra Fam (Senegal) - Yolele
Putumayo Presents Groove World 2025 via Putumayo Discovery
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Drew & Ellie Holcomb

Carry The Water
Memory Bank 2025 via Magnolia Muisc
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8:20 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.

Sarah Vaughan

I Could Write a Book
Live at Rosy's 2016 via Resonance Records
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Open a book!
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Senti Toy

How Many Stories Do You Read on My Face
How Many Stories Do You Read on My Face 2007 via Circular Moves
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Elise LeGrow

You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover
Playing Chess 2018 via BMG
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions

Everyday I Write the Book
The Very Best of Elvis Costello & The Attractions 1977-86 1994 via Rykodisc
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Nuala Kennedy

The Books in My Library
Tune In 2010 via Compass Records
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8:00 am
Jack Bouwman Day Sponsor - Rachel (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day sponsor is Jack Bouwman, wishing his beautiful bride, Rachel Batts, a Happy Birthday.

Jack shares, "I'm so Blessed to have you as my 'Throttle man'  in life and all the adventures we create. Let's send it this next year. Thank you so much for being a great partner, Mom, and boss B.

Sending positive vibes from Jack, Maddax, and Tripp so you can have the most yummy day possible.  And as always Stay fresh, we Love you!"

If you see Rachel Batts today, yell to her " Happy Birthday, ole girl"