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Playlist from 04/09/2025 @ 12:00pm

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Variety is the spice of life...expect music from the 1920's to new music issued this year including new artists; plenty of old, new, and in between.... music from all decades and genres, with a love of blues, jazz, folk and rock!

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Afro Bop Alliance

Homenaje
Angel Eyes 2014 via Zoho
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Boz Scaggs

Sick & Tired
Come On Home 1997 via Virgin Records
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The Jayhawks

Blue
Tomorrow The Green Grass 1995 via American Records
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Johnny Cash

(Ghost) Riders in the Sky
The Essential Johnny Cash 2002 via Sony

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2:40 pm
Promo - Submit Music (click for more info)

Are you a Michigan musician or know of a few talented artists?

Submit an album to 88.1 FM WYCE for airplay consideration. 

View a how-to guide by visiting WYCE dot org and then click on the "Connect" tab to see the steps to add a local album to our WYCE music library!

Maia Sharp

Death by Perfection
Echo 2009 via Crooked Crown Records
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Indigo Girls

Ghost
Rites Of Passage 1992 via Sony
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2:30 pm
Turnstiles (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Turnstiles, an eclectic entertainment venue on GR's West side, offering lunch on weekdays, beginning at 11 AM.

Tonight, Turnstiles has an Emo Night at 9pm.

Thursday night is Bingo at 6pm, followed by an open mic night at 9 PM.

Hours, plus more information on live music happening is at Turnstiles G R dot com

Danielia Cotton

Roll On Mississipp
Single 2024 via Cottontown
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Stephen Marley

Winding Roads (ft. Jack Johnson, Bob Weir)
Single 2024 via UMe
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2:20 pm
Fair Housing Center West Michigan - Fair Housing Workshop Series. (click for more info)
You're invited to join the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan in celebrating 45 years of fair housing in West Michigan at their 37th Annual Fair Housing Workshop Series. 

This event will be held virtually Thursday, April 24, from 1:00 - 4:30 pm and includes three workshops focused on fair housing issues and topics.

Advanced registration is required, and discounted tickets and full scholarships are available for older adults, students, nonprofits, and those experiencing financial hardship. 
 
More information about the Annual Fair Housing Workshop Series is at fhcwm dot org

Leonard Cohen

Slow
Popular Problems 2014 via Columbia
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Songhoy Blues

Issa
Heritage 2025 via Transgressive / [PIAS]
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Nicholas James Thomasma

Bicycle Song
Barefoot 2010 via Independent

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Sam Fender

Arm's Length (Clean)
People Watching 2025 via Polydor / Capitol
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Bill Withers

Aint No Sunshine
Live At Carnegie Hall, 1972 1973 via Sony Legacy
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2:00 pm
Gilmore (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Gilmore - an event venue located at 5179 West River Drive in Comstock Park.

The Gilmore is proud to present comedian Samuel J. Comroe on Saturday, April 19

Comroe has performed live on America's Got Talent, Conan Obrien, and the Ricky Gervais' Comedy Competition.

Tickets for his performance on April 19 are on sale now at gilmorecomedy dot com

Thad Cockrell

Texaco
Single 2024 via Future Family
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Them Coulee Boys

Find Your Muse
Die Happy 2019 via LoHi
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White Denim

Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah)
Stiff 2016 via Downtown Records
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The Junky Swinger

Up Here In Michigan
Acoustic Trio EP 2023 via Independent
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1:40 pm
Mercantile Bank (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Mercantile Bank.

Mercantile Bank is proud to support WYCE's radio in-the-classroom programming, which features radio programming produced on-site at WYCE by local high school students.

If you're a high school teacher or administrator interested in being one of our next radio in-the-classroom partners, we'd love to hear from you.

Special thanks to Mercantile Bank...committed to amplifying local voices, and where communities come together to make an impact, Merc is here. 

Amadou & Mariam

Senegal Fast Food
Dimanche a Bamako 2005 via Nonesuch
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The Bootstrap Boys

Blue Yodel no. 8
Single 2024 via Independent

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1:30 pm
Play WYCE Concert Calendar (click for more info)

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Al Green

All Because
Gets Next to You 1971 via Fat Possum (Ryko)
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Martin Sexton

13 Step Boogie
In The Journey 1990 via Kitchen Table Records
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1:20 pm
Bridge Street Ministries (click for more info)
Bridge Street Ministries believes that our communities' youth are our city's future.  

They know that investing in our youth is an investment in our future.  

To learn more about Bridge Street Ministries, and how their programs are investing in the future of Grand Rapids, and how you can join their efforts as a volunteer or other type of supporter, visit bsmgr dot org.

COMPILATIONS

Two of Us
I Am Sam - Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture 2002 via V2. / Bmg

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Paul Reddick

'Round This Time of Year
Revue- The Best of Paul Reddick 2007 via Northern Blues
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Eilen Jewell

Shakin' All Over
Sea Of Tears 2009 via Signature Sounds
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Mike Rufo

New Day
living is 2025 via Independent
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Shawn Colvin

Trouble
A Few Small Repairs 1996 via Sony
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1:00 pm
Gilmore (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Gilmore - an event venue located at 5179 West River Drive in Comstock Park.

The Gilmore is proud to present comedian Samuel J. Comroe on Saturday, April 19

Comroe has performed live on America's Got Talent, Conan Obrien, and the Ricky Gervais' Comedy Competition.

Tickets for his performance on April 19 are on sale now at gilmorecomedy dot com

Rosemary Clooney

As Time Goes By
Songs From The Girl Singer 2021 via Concord
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Harry Nilsson

Everybody's Talkin'
All Time Greatest Hits 2013 via RCA
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(REQUESTED)

The Neville Brothers

Yellow Moon
Uptown Rulin' - The Best Of The Neville Brothers 1999 via Interscope Records
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COMPILATIONS

Third Coast Recording Studio Band - The Chain (Cover)
Michigan Music 2019 via Independent

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Chris Isaak

Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing
Forever Blue 1995 via Reprise / Wea
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12:40 pm
John Ball Zoo - Lantern Festival (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the John Ball Zoo, proudly presenting the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival now through June 15th.

This year, the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival features new handcrafted Asian lantern displays and interactive experiences that illuminate the Zoo and tell the story of wildlife and Asian culture. 

John Ball Zoo is the first and only place you can see these works of art in Michigan!

Tickets for the Lantern Festival as well as additional information are available at jbzoo dot org


Johnny Winter

Mojo Boogie
Deluxe Edition 2001 via Alligator Records
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Michigander

Giving Up
Single 2024 via Totally Normal
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12:30 pm
Farmlink- 25 in 25 (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from West Michigan FarmLink, created to help local farms sell their products directly to local consumers. 

At wmfarmlink dot com, farmers and producers post products and members place their orders online.

Members can pick up orders at Farmlink's Grand Rapids warehouse, or delivery is also available. 

More information is at wmfarmlink dot com.

West Michigan FarmLink, creating community through food.

Etta James

(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over
Mystery Lady- Songs Of Billie Holiday 1994 via Private Music
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Popa Chubby

She's A Burglar
I Love Freddie King 2025 via Gulf Coast
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12:20 pm
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.


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Martha Wainwright

Bleeding All Over You
I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too 2008 via Zoe Records
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Gaelic Storm

Before the Night Is Over
Tree 2001 via Higher Octave

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Nicholas Payton

Li'l Duke's Strut
Payton's Place 1998 via Polygram Records
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Charley Crockett

Lonesome Drifter
Single 2025 via UMG
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12:00 pm
Gilmore (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Gilmore - an event venue located at 5179 West River Drive in Comstock Park.

The Gilmore is proud to present comedian Samuel J. Comroe on Saturday, April 19

Comroe has performed live on America's Got Talent, Conan Obrien, and the Ricky Gervais' Comedy Competition.

Tickets for his performance on April 19 are on sale now at gilmorecomedy dot com