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Traditions!

Traditions! Is A Weekly Two-Hour Presentation Following Musical Streams Passed Down Through Generations; Pathways Linked By A Sincere Appreciation And Acknowledgement Of The Influential Styles That Continue Shaping The Landscape Of Roots Music: Early Influences - Pioneering Legends - Roots Revivalists - Indigenous Cultures. Thanks For Joining Us!

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Sea Level

Rain In Spain
Sea Level 1977 via Capricorn
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Traditions! Returns Next Week
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The Crickets

Well...All Right
The Crickets and Their Buddies 2004 via Sovereign Artists
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With Waylon Jennings; Gave Up His Seat To The Ailing Big Bopper On That Fateful Night In February 1959
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Fred Eaglesmith

Get on Your Knees
Tinderbox 2008 via Lonesome Day
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Known For Writing Songs About Vehicles, Lost Love, Down-And-Out Characters, And Quirky Rural Folk - As A Teenager Eaglesmith Hopped A Freight Train To Western Writing Songs And Performing
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9:40 am
Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club (click for more info)
The Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club will hold its 45th Annual Gem & Mineral Show April 10-12 at Rogers Plaza, 972 28th Street Southwest, in Wyoming,

This year's show will feature a broad array of artisan demonstrations including wire wrapping (jewelry making), rock polishing, and geode cracking. 

The club will host demonstrations, rock and mineral identification, and a children's table featuring mini-collections, grab bags, and a fossil dig. 

The event is open to the public from 9:30 am-9 pm Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 am-7 pm Saturday. 

More information about the club is available at indianmoundsrockclub dot com

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Dirty T.B. Blues
House of Blues- Essential Women in Blues 1997 via House of Blues
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Influence : Victoria Spivey - A Blues Divas Who Dominated The Market For 'Race Music' In The 1920's; Her Talents As A Businesswoman, Songwriter And Performer Kept Her In The Business Her Entire Life

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Frank Salamone

Delia
Rhymes With Alimony 2004 via Independent
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The Late GR Blues Guitar Legend Was A Master At His Art, Solo And Part Of The Band "Suitcase" With Longtime Friend Jimmie Stagger - Traditional Song Of The Se United States Dating To The Early 1900's

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9:30 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!

Jesse Colin Young

Swept Away
Swept Away 1994 via Independent Nat'l Di
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Born Perry Miller November 22, 1941 NY - March 16, 2025 S.C. (83)
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Jesse Colin Young

Get Together
Live At Daryl's House 2022 via Pigfoot Music
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Co-Founded The Youngbloods In Greenwich Village, 1965 - Despite Receiving Critical Acclaim, They Never Achieved Widespread Popularity - Built A Reputation From Their Club Dates And Relentless Touring - With Jesse's Passing Lowell Levinger Is The Only Surviving Member Of The Youngbloods Classic Lineup
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9:20 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!

COMPILATIONS

Michelle
Stax Does The Beatles 2008 via Stax
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Booker T & The MG's

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Dr. John

Creole Moon
Creole Moon 2001 via Blue Note Records
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This Album Marked A Return To The Sound Of His Classic Mid-70's Records - Guesting On The Release Sonny Landreth, Michael Doucet, Mavis Staples, Cyril Neville And B.B. King
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Various Artists

Habib Wahid Debosrie Antara (Bangladesh) - Premey Pora Mon
Putumayo Presents Groove World 2025 via Putumayo Discovery
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Known For Blending Traditional Folk Music With Modern Pop And Electronic Styles
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Songhoy Blues

Boroterey
Heritage 2025 via Transgressive / [PIAS]
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Desert Blues Collective From Bamako, Mali - Forced Out Of The Country During The 2012 Civil War

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9:00 am
Literacy Center of West Michigan (click for more info)
The Literacy Center of West Michigan has a waiting list of learners who are seeking one-on-one mentorship to improve their literacy skills. 

You can meet this need, and best of all, you don't need any special skills...just the ability to read and write English and a passion to help others do the same.

Attending a volunteer information Session is the first step in learning more about becoming a literacy coach.

You can find more information online at Literacy Center WM dot org.  That's Literacy Center WM dot org.


(LiteracyCenterWM.org)

Houston Jones

Still Waters
Jericho Road 2009 via Summerhill Records
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A World-Class Combination Of Vocal And Instrumental Prowess - High-Octane Pickers Out Of California
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Charley Crockett

Lonesome Drifter
Lonesome Drifter 2025 via Island
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Producer: Shooter Jennings - The First Installment Of An Album Trilogy; The Sagebrush Trilogy Is A Cinematic Immersion On A Dirt Road Journey With A Questionable Lead Character Who Could Very Well Be A Wanted Man
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Sierra Ferrell

Lighthouse
Trail Of Flowers 2024 via Rounder
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Appearing 5/18 Ford Field, Detroit
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8:40 am
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COMPILATIONS

Lottie Kimbrough - Rolling Log Blues (1928)
Rough Guide to Unsung Heroes of Country Blues 2015 via World Music Network
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Blues Plate Special: Influence - Nicknamed "The Kansas City Butterball" Performing In Nightclubs, Speakeasies And Vaudeville Shows During The 1920's, Recording Several Sides By 1929 - Kimbrough Recorded Under Several Names, So Getting An Accurate Account Of Recordings Made Is Sketchy - Born In Arkansas 1894, Her Date Of Passing Is Unknown

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Keith Jarrett

The Windup
Spirits 1986 via Ecm Records
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Jazz Spotlight: An Album Of Spontaneity And High Regard To Jarrett's European Quartet, The Tracks Recorded In One Take With Minimal Rehearsal - The Free-Flowing Interplay And The Focused Improvising Of All Four Musicians Is A Masterclass For Any Serious Jazz Player
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8:20 am
Lowell Arts - Sound Check Concerts (click for more info)

Lowell Arts is proud to announce they've added additional concerts to their new concert series for 2025. 

The series is organized by Lowell Arts in partnership with Sound Check, a music venue in downtown Lowell, Michigan. 

There will be eight new shows now through May 17th. 

Doors open at 6:30 PM, concerts start at 7:00 PM. 

More information on Lowell Arts Sound Check Concerts can be found at lowellarts. dot org

Beausoleil

Pierrot Grouillette Et Mamselle Josette
Cajun Music And Zydeco 1994 via Rounder / Umgd
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BeauSoleil: Legendary Cajun Celebrating 50 Years Of Artfully Blending The Rich Cajun Traditions Of Louisiana With Elements Of Zydeco
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Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur

Fishing Blues
Penny's Farm 2016 via Kingswood
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Composer: Vaudeville Performer Chris Smith, 1911; First Recording By Ragtime Thomas, 1928 - This Release Is A Laid-Back Romp Through Some Of Jim and Geoff's Favorite Roots Songs - The Two Legends Are Joined By World-Class Musicians
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Summer Dean

Three Timin Game
Bad Romantic 2021 via Independent
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The Texas Tunesmith's Debut; A Modern Take On The Classic Country Sound
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Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum

Tramps and Hawkers
Guest House 2004 via Hightone Records
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Composer: Traditional, Mid-19th Century; Adaptation With Additional Lyrics By Jim Ringer

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Bob Bernard and Kailin Yong

midnight on the river
Harvest Queen 2012 via Earthwork Music
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Collection Of Waltzes, Old And New; Dedicated To Jeannette Bernard, Bob's Mother And Marquette's 1931 Harvest Queen

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8:00 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.