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Playlist from 05/20/2025 @ 12:00pm

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Nina Capri

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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Enter The Haggis

Congress
Casualties Of Retail 2004 via United Opportunity
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The Wood Brothers

Postcards From Hell
Loaded 2008 via Blue Note Records
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Bartees Strange

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Horror 2025 via 4AD
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Big Bill Broonzy

This Train (Bound For Glory) - Su
Trouble in Mind 2000 via Smithsonian Folkways
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2:40 pm
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.

Overdrive Orchestra

Heading East (Alternate Mix)
Heading East (Deluxe) 2023 via Independent
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Sylvia Robinson

Sho Nuff Boogie Pt.1
Sweet Stuff (1975) 2021 via WEWANTSOUNDS
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2:30 pm
Tyler Christopher Productions - Elvis Tribute Show May 23 (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Tyler Christopher productions, presenting The Return Of The King: "An Unrivaled Tribute To Elvis," Friday, May 23, at the Wealthy Theatre.

"The Return Of The King" is billed as a start-to-finish journey through Elvis's career, starring national tribute artist Tyler Christopher and The Roustabout Show Band.

Doors for the show on May 23 open at 6 PM.

Tickets for The Return Of The King: "An Unrivaled Tribute To Elvis" are on sale now at WEALTHY THEATRE DOT ORG.

Sierra Leone's Refugee Allstars

Gbara Case
Radio Salone 2012 via Cumbancha
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Old Crow Medicine Show

Alabama High-Test
Best of Old Crow Medicine Show 2017 via Nettwerk
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2:20 pm
Bells Brewery - Railroad Earth (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Beer...presenting "An Evening with Railroad Earth" in Bell's Beer Garden on Friday, June 13th.

Railroad Earth is bringing their bluegrass-influenced, Americana sound to Kalamazoo for one night only.

Tickets and more information for this *18 and up show, are available at Bells-Beer-dot-com.  

*Under 18 admitted only with a parent or guardian.

Badal Roy

One in the Pocket [Live]
One In The Pocket 1997 via Nomad Records
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Jon Batiste

Raindance (feat. Native Soul)
World Music Radio 2023 via Verve / UMG
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John McVey

Already Broken
Jigsaw 2000 via Native Language
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The Bamboos

Caicos Dawn
This Is How You Do It 2023 via Pacific Theatre / BMG
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2:00 pm
NextStep of West Michigan (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Next Step of West Michigan, a non-profit social enterprise that provides adult and high school training in woodworking and carpentry to address critical workforce development needs in our community.  

The high school program at Next Step of West Michigan is currently open for enrollment through the second week of June.

They also invite you to their "Student Showcase Open House", on May 21 from 12:15-2:00pm at 101 Garden Street Southeast in Grand Rapids.

More information is available at nextstep dash wm dot org o

Bela Fleck

Thula Mama
Throw Down Your Heart, Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3 - Africa Sessions 2009 via Rounder / Umgd
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Little Simz

Heart On Fire (Clean)
NO THANK YOU 2022 via Forever Living Originals
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Honey Island Swamp Band

Katie
Demolition Day 2016 via Ruf
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All Points Bulletin

Blue (Taking My Time)
Fearful Symmetry 2025 via Independent
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charley pride

The Way It Was in `51
Music in My Heart 2019 via Music City Records
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1:40 pm
Buses By the Beach 2025 (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Buses by The Beach, presenting its annual "Bus Benefit 2025, May 23-26.


Buses By the Beach is a nonprofit that rallies Volkswagen Bus enthusiasts in support of the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors, the world's largest Burn Support Organization, based in Grand Rapids.  


Bus Benefit 2025 is a family camp-out and music festival at Smiling Acres Festival site in Trufant, Michigan.


It includes family activities and live music, including performances by Hunter Root, Roosevelt Diggs, Lady Ace Boogie, and others.

 

Ticket information is at BUSES BY THE BEACH DOT ORG.

Dissidenten

Lost Hindu-Tapes
The Jungle Book 1993 via Pgd/Triloka
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John Mayall

Congo Square
A Sense Of Place 1990 via Polygram Records
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1:30 pm
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Sting

Language Of Birds
The Last Ship (Standard) 2013 via Cherry Tree
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Them Coulee Boys

Up Close
No Fun In The Chrysalis 2025 via Independent
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1:20 pm
Bells Brewery - Railroad Earth (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Beer...presenting "An Evening with Railroad Earth" in Bell's Beer Garden on Friday, June 13th.

Railroad Earth is bringing their bluegrass-influenced, Americana sound to Kalamazoo for one night only.

Tickets and more information for this *18 and up show, are available at Bells-Beer-dot-com.  

*Under 18 admitted only with a parent or guardian.

New Translations

Voided Velvet (w Michigander)
Vacation 2025 via War Buddha / Warner
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(REQUESTED)

Stevie Wonder

Boogie On Reggae Woman
The Definitive Collection 2002 via Motown
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Shirley Davis & The Silverbacks

Keep On Keepin' On
Keep On Keepin' On 2022 via Lovemonk
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Redtenbacher's Funkestra

Cat Herder (ft. Carter Arrington
Live Your Best Dream 2024 via RSB
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1:00 pm
NextStep of West Michigan (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Next Step of West Michigan, a non-profit social enterprise that provides adult and high school training in woodworking and carpentry to address critical workforce development needs in our community.  

The high school program at Next Step of West Michigan is currently open for enrollment through the second week of June.

They also invite you to their "Student Showcase Open House", on May 21 from 12:15-2:00pm at 101 Garden Street Southeast in Grand Rapids.

More information is available at nextstep dash wm dot org o

Loreena McKennitt

The Mummers' Dance
The Book Of Secrets 1997 via Quinlan Road
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Candid Antics

Sparck Featuring Dutcher Snedeker
Sounds Like Music 2024 via Independent
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Michigan music!
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Seth Walker

Up On The Mountain - Album version
Why The Worry 2025 via Royal Potato Family
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Joshua Davis

Shine a Light
The Way Back Home 2017 via Soundly/Earthwork
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Michigan music!

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12:40 pm
Grand Rapids Public Library (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Grand Rapids Public Library.

On Saturday, May 24, the Main Library branch will present an immersive Polynesian Dance Performance!

The Hula and 'Ori Tahiti, two vibrant dance styles from the Hawaiian and Polynesian islands, will be demonstrated in this all-ages celebration of culture and tradition. 

More information is available at grpl.org

Victor Wooten

Victa
Soul Circus 2005 via Vanguard Records
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Arcade Fire

Year of the Snake
Pink Elephant 2025 via Columbia
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12:30 pm
Fulton Street Market (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Fulton Street Market, proudly announcing their 103rd season is now open!

Located at 1145 Fulton Street East in Grand Rapids, the Main Market season runs now through October, with markets every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8am to 2pm.
 
Shoppers can enjoy local produce, farm-fresh meats and dairy, artisan goods, prepared foods, and beverages - all from local vendors.
 
The market supports food access through programs like SNAP, and Double Up Food Bucks.
 
More information is available at fultonstreetmarket dot org

COMPILATIONS

Maybe I'm Amazed
Listen To What The Man Said- Popular Artists Pay Tribute To The Music Of Paul McCartney 2001 via Oglio Records

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Tony Furtado

The Stark Raven
Roll My Blues Away 1997 via Rounder Select
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12:20 pm
Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum - "On Healing Land, Birds Perch" (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum...proudly announcing the Michigan premiere of the documentary film "On Healing Land, Birds Perch," directed by Naja Phạm Lockwood.

The screening, which is free and open to the public, is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30pm at the Gerald R. Ford Museum.

This documentary highlights the stories behind one of the most iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs in history.    

More information is available at fordlibrarymuseum dot gov.

The Bootstrap Boys

Blue Yodel no. 8
Single 2024 via Independent
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Polyrhythmics

Yeti Set Go
Man From The Future 2021 via Color Red
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Wreckless Strangers

I Found A Way
Blue Sky Fantasy 2024 via Neanderthal
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Tunde Adebimpe

Streetlight Nuevo
Thee Black Boltz 2025 via Sub Pop
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12:00 pm
NextStep of West Michigan (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is Next Step of West Michigan, a non-profit social enterprise that provides adult and high school training in woodworking and carpentry to address critical workforce development needs in our community.  

The high school program at Next Step of West Michigan is currently open for enrollment through the second week of June.

They also invite you to their "Student Showcase Open House", on May 21 from 12:15-2:00pm at 101 Garden Street Southeast in Grand Rapids.

More information is available at nextstep dash wm dot org o