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Playlist from 03/17/2025 @ 9:00am

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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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J.H. Patton & The Good Companions

Now & Then
California Green - Live from Dogtown 2024 via Independent
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COMPILATIONS

Bright Side of the Road
No Prima Donna- The Songs of Van Morrison 1994 via Delta

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The Young Dubliners

Ooh la La
Absolutely 2002 via Higher Octave
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Paul Simon

Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (Alternate Versioin)
Graceland (25th Anniversary Edition CD) 1986 via Sony Legacy
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11:40 am
Revue Magazine (click for more info)
Support for WYCE is provided by Revue - West Michigan's arts and entertainment guide published by Serendipity Media. 

This month, readers are encouraged to nominate local restaurants, bars, small businesses for Revue's Best of the West Readers' Poll. Nominations open March 17.

Celebrating local music, dining, drinking, events and more, Revue is available in print at more than 500 locations across West Michigan and at revue W-M dot com. 

Lettuce

Move on Up
Rage! 2008 via Velour Recordings
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The Bamboos

Safe From Harm (feat. Reginald AK)
This Is How You Do It 2023 via Pacific Theatre / BMG
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11:30 am
Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum - The Betty Blip (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum... featuring "The Betty Blip: Betty Ford's Battle Against Breast Cancer."

"The Betty Blip" is a showcase exhibit telling the story of Mrs. Ford's breast cancer diagnosis and its impacts using artifacts, pictures, and reprints of letters from the public.

The exhibit runs only through April 13, 2025, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

 

More information, including museum hours, are available at fordlibrarymuseum dot gov.

Alabama Shakes

Gimme All Your Love
Sound & Color 2015 via ATO Records
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Maribou State

All I Need
Single 2025 via Ninja Tune
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11:20 am
GRPL The Power of Poetry (click for more info)

The Grand Rapids Public Library invites you to join them for a special celebration of poetry at The Power of Poetry Showcase on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Main Library Branch.

 

The event will be hosted by Grand Rapids Poet Laureate Christine Stephens-Krieger, and will feature performances by local poets who will share their original works.

 

In addition to the performance, attendees will leave with a recommended reading list and tips on how to enjoy the power of poetry.

 

The event is open to the public. More info is at grpl dot org 

Shawn Mullins

Gambler's Heart
My Stupid Heart 2015 via Sugar Hill
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Joe Ely

Deportee (Featuring Ryan Bingham)
Love and Freedom 2025 via Rack 'Em
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Angelique Kidjo

Move On Up
Oyo 2010 via Razor & Tie
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Jordan Hamilton

No Songs for the Weekend
My Thoughts Are 2019 via Independent
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11:00 am
DAKC - Disability Awareness Day (click for more info)

Disability Advocates of Kent County is proud to host Disability Awareness Day 2025 on Saturday, March 28 from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2500 South Division in Grand Rapids.


Disability Awareness Day is a time for connection, empowerment, and action. 

Whether you're living with a disability, know someone who is, or simply want to help build a more inclusive world, this event offers resources, strategies, and community support to help you thrive. 

Information and registration for Disability Awareness Day 2025 is available at dakc dot u-s, under the events tab.

Penny & Sparrow

Dogs of War (feat. JOSEPH) (Clean)
Lefty 2025 via I Love You / Thirty Tigers
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Ziggy Marley

Circle of Peace (Live)
Single 2024 via Tuff Gong Worldwide
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John Legend

Made To Love
Love in the Future 2013 via Columbia
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Kanin Elizabeth

Homecoming
Homecoming [EP] 2022 via Independent
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10:40 am
World Affairs Council of Western Michigan-Great Decisions Lecture Series (click for more info)

The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan presents an eight-week series on the most important global issues facing our world right now in its award-winning "Great Decisions" series.

 

Hear from and dialogue with Emma Ashford, senior fellow at The Stimson Center on "American Foreign Policy at a Crossroads" on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.

 

An opening meet-and-greet is set from 5-6 p.m. All are welcome. For more information on the program, visit World Michigan dot org and click on Great Decisions.  

Frameworks

Monday
Imagine Gold 2019 via LOCI
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Valerie June

Imagine
Under Cover 2022 via Fantasy
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10:30 am
Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum - The Betty Blip (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum... featuring "The Betty Blip: Betty Ford's Battle Against Breast Cancer."

"The Betty Blip" is a showcase exhibit telling the story of Mrs. Ford's breast cancer diagnosis and its impacts using artifacts, pictures, and reprints of letters from the public.

The exhibit runs only through April 13, 2025, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

 

More information, including museum hours, are available at fordlibrarymuseum dot gov.

Travis

Gaslight
Single 2024 via BMG
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India.Arie

Strength, Courage, & Wisdom
Acoustic Soul 2001 via Motown Records
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10:20 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
 

Evelyine

New Life
New Life [EP] 2022 via Independent
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Bob Mould

Lost Or Stolen
Here We Go Crazy 2025 via Granary Music / BMG
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Bashiri Asad

A Girl Named Charlie
The Everyday SoulSinger 2023 via Independent
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COMPILATIONS

Sexual Healing [Studio Rio Versio
Studio Rio Presents - The Brazil Connection 2014 via Sony

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Shane Sato

Gardenia
Until We Meet Again 2024 via Sumiko
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10:00 am
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

Eric Gales

The Storm
Crown 2022 via Provogue
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Various Artists

Kicktracks with Medeia (Russia) - Till the Morning Light Comes
Putumayo Presents Lounge du Monde 2025 via Putumayo Discovery
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Midwest Skies

Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here 2016 via Independent
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Beck

Where It's At
Odelay 1996 via Geffen Records
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9:40 am
Revue Magazine (click for more info)
Support for WYCE is provided by Revue - West Michigan's arts and entertainment guide published by Serendipity Media. 

This month, readers are encouraged to nominate local restaurants, bars, small businesses for Revue's Best of the West Readers' Poll. Nominations open March 17.

Celebrating local music, dining, drinking, events and more, Revue is available in print at more than 500 locations across West Michigan and at revue W-M dot com. 

Common

Saving Grace (feat. Brittany Howard)
A Beautiful Revolution, Pt. 2 2021 via Loma Vista
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COMPILATIONS

Queen of the Field (Patsey's Song
12 Years A Slave 2013 via Columbia

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9:30 am
Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum - The Betty Blip (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum... featuring "The Betty Blip: Betty Ford's Battle Against Breast Cancer."

"The Betty Blip" is a showcase exhibit telling the story of Mrs. Ford's breast cancer diagnosis and its impacts using artifacts, pictures, and reprints of letters from the public.

The exhibit runs only through April 13, 2025, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

 

More information, including museum hours, are available at fordlibrarymuseum dot gov.

James Blunt

1973
All the Lost Souls 2007 via Atlantic
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Goose

Give It Time
Single 2025 via No Coincidence
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9:20 am
Franciscan Life Process Center - Spring 2025 Workshops (click for more info)
The Franciscan Life Process Center is now offering 40 multiday workshops designed to give aspiring artists the chance to renew their creative spirit, improve their skills, and discover new techniques at the Franciscan Life Process Center in Lowell. 

The workshops will be led by world-class artists and cover a wide range of media and subjects. 

The Center offers residential options with overnight accommodations, and attendees can also commute to campus each day. 

More information and registration is available at LifeProcessCenter dot org slash events. 

Drew & Ellie Holcomb

Rain Or Shine
Memory Bank 2025 via Magnolia Muisc
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The War and Treaty

Blank Page
Lover's Game 2023 via Mercury
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Erykah Badu

Boogie Nights-All Night
Live 1997 via Universal
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Lowdown Brass Band

Feels Good
Single 2023 via Independent
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9:00 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!