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Playlist from 08/11/2025 @ 9:00pm

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An eclectic mix with particular penchant for classic and modern jazz, indie rock and soulful folk. Be ready to follow down some rabbit holes as you'll frequently hear sets with thematic links and associations. Not afraid to get a little loud from time to time.

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Oscar Peterson

C Jam Blues
Night Train 1963 via Verve
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Cat Ridgeway

Look Ma, No Plans!
Sprinter 2025 via Independent
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caamp

Slackjaw
Somewhere 2025 via Mom + Pop
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Black Country, New Road

Two Horses
Forever Howlong 2025 via Ninja Tune
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11:40 pm
Promo - Acoustic Cafe and Local Spins Replay on Sunday (click for more info)

WYCE's Specialty programming on Friday includes Acoustic Cafe from 9-11 am and Local Spins from 11 am until Noon.

If you can't catch the shows on Friday, you can now listen to a replay on the weekend. 

On Sunday, it's Acoustic Cafe from 3-5 pm and Local Spins from 5-6 right here on a World of Music, 88.1 FM WYCE, on our app, and streaming online at WYCE dot org.

Catie Curtis

Soul Meets Body
Sweet Life 2008 via Compass Records
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Death Cab for Cutie

Marching Bands of Manhattan
Plans 2005 via Atlantic / Wea
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11:30 pm
The Hacky Turtles- Pyramid Scheme (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Hacky Turtles, performing on August 21st at The Pyramid Scheme. 

The Hacky Turtles are a West Michigan band, celebrating the release of their album I've Been Here Before.

Their special guest for the night is the band, Empress Eyes. 

 Tickets and more information are available at PYRAMID SCHEME BAR dot COM.

David Crosby

Here It's Almost Sunset
Sky Trails 2017 via BMG
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Phoebe Bridgers

Funeral
Stranger In The Alps 2017 via Dead Oceans
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11:20 pm
Revue Magazine (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Revue, West Michigan's arts and entertainment guide published by Serendipity Media. 

Celebrating local music, dining, drinking, events and more, Revue is available in print at more than 500 locations across West Michigan.

This month's issue features results for Revue's 10th annual "Best of the West" readers' poll. 

More information is at Revue W M dot Com. 

(RevueWM.com)

Gwenno

Anima
Tresor 2022 via Heavenly
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Reed Turchi

Tell Somebody What Love Is
I've Chosen Love 2021 via Independent
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Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes

Lift Off (feat. Rocco Palladino)
What Kinda Music 2020 via Beyond The Groove/Blue Note
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Frightened Rabbit

Living In Colour
The Winter of Mixed Drinks 2010 via Fat Cat
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Regina Spektor

All the Rowboats
What We Saw From The Cheap Seats 2012 via Sire / Wea
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11:00 pm
Literacy Center of West Michigan (click for more info)
You can help change a life through literacy--one word at a time, by becoming a Volunteer Literacy Coach! 

No special skills or teaching experience are required--The Literacy Center of West Michigan provides all the training and support you need. 

If you can read and write in English and want to make a difference in your community, this is your chance.

Upcoming information sessions are scheduled for August 20, and September 2:

You can learn more at Literacy Center WM dot org. 

Joe Marcinek Band

Broad Strokes
The Groove Session 2025 via Vintage League Music
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Joan Baez

Rexroth's Daughter
Dark Chords on a Big Guitar 2003 via Koch Records
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Greg Brown

'Cept You & Me Babe
Covenant 2000 via Red House

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10:40 pm
SCMC GR (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center, announcing six new concerts within their Acoustic Café Folk Series for Season 2025-2026.

The Acoustic Café Folk Series kicks off on September 9th with Grammy-nominated duo, the Milk Carton Kids.  

The series includes performances by acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke (KOT-kee), Sierra Hull, Josh Ritter, the Yonder Mountain String Band, Sam Bush, and a sold-out show with Chris Thile (THEE-lee).

Tickets for all shows are on sale now at SCMC GR dot ORG or via phone at 616-459-2224.

Lael Neale

Come On
Altogether Stranger 2025 via Sub Pop
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Via Mardot

Petrified Forest
Higher Higher Burning Fire 2025 via Independent
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Early James

Nothing Surprises Me Anymore
Medium Raw 2025 via Easy Eye Sound
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10:30 pm
The Hacky Turtles- Pyramid Scheme (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Hacky Turtles, performing on August 21st at The Pyramid Scheme. 

The Hacky Turtles are a West Michigan band, celebrating the release of their album I've Been Here Before.

Their special guest for the night is the band, Empress Eyes. 

 Tickets and more information are available at PYRAMID SCHEME BAR dot COM.

Alfa Mist

Mind The Gap (feat. Lex Amor)
Bring Backs 2021 via ANTI
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Lana Del Rey

Music To Watch Boys To
Honeymoon 2015 via Polydor / Interscope
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10:20 pm
Revue Magazine (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Revue, West Michigan's arts and entertainment guide published by Serendipity Media. 

Celebrating local music, dining, drinking, events and more, Revue is available in print at more than 500 locations across West Michigan.

This month's issue features results for Revue's 10th annual "Best of the West" readers' poll. 

More information is at Revue W M dot Com. 

(RevueWM.com)

Mark Knopfler

Why Aye Man
The Ragpicker's Dream 2002 via WEA/Reprise
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Bhi Bhiman

Walk of Life
Substitute Preacher 2013 via Independent
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Indigo Girls

Romeo and Juliet
Rites Of Passage 1992 via Sony
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Shannon Whitworth

So Far Away
High Tide 2013 via Redeye Label
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10:00 pm
GRPL - Open Mic Night for Poetry (click for more info)
The Grand Rapids Public Library (GRPL) invites poetry lovers of all ages to Open Mic Night for Poetry on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at the Main Library, at 111 Library St Northeast.

This event, hosted by local poet Michael Sikkema, offers a welcoming space for poets of all skill levels to share their work in front of a supportive audience.
Sign Up: A sign-up sheet for performers will be available upon arrival

This free event is open to the public, and anyone interested in performing is encouraged to sign up on-site. 

More information is available at GRPL dot org.

Jon Batiste

Be Who You Are (feat. JID, NewJeans, Camilo)
World Music Radio 2023 via Verve / UMG
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De la Soul

Eye Patch
Buhloone Mindstate 1993 via Tommy Boy
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Jalen NGonda

Please Show Me
Come Around and Love Me 2023 via Daptone
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S Raekwon

Anywhere 4 U
Where I'm At Now 2021 via Father/Daughter
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The Poets Of Rhythm

Plus Plus
Discern Define 2021 via Daptone
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9:40 pm
Section Live Presents - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from SectionLive, presenting Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, with special guest Candid Antics, Wednesday, August 13, at Elevation.

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe brings its diverse music stylings to The Elevation stage, fusing jazz, funk, soul, and rock. 

Denson's performed for decades with bands, including the Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and many others.

Doors for this all-ages show open at 7,  and the show begins at 8.

Tickets plus more information are at SECTION LIVE dot COM.


Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs

The Rest Of Your Life
No Help Coming 2011 via Transdreamer
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The Hacky Turtles

Focus
Sonder 2018 via Independent
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9:30 pm
The Hacky Turtles- Pyramid Scheme (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Hacky Turtles, performing on August 21st at The Pyramid Scheme. 

The Hacky Turtles are a West Michigan band, celebrating the release of their album I've Been Here Before.

Their special guest for the night is the band, Empress Eyes. 

 Tickets and more information are available at PYRAMID SCHEME BAR dot COM.

Tuatara

A Thin Gray Pickpocket
Cinemathique 2001 via Fast Horse
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Ben Harper

Ground on Down
Fight For Your Mind 1995 via Virgin Records
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9:20 pm
Revue Magazine (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Revue, West Michigan's arts and entertainment guide published by Serendipity Media. 

Celebrating local music, dining, drinking, events and more, Revue is available in print at more than 500 locations across West Michigan.

This month's issue features results for Revue's 10th annual "Best of the West" readers' poll. 

More information is at Revue W M dot Com. 

(RevueWM.com)

My Morning Jacket

Die For It
is 2025 via ATO
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Bon Iver

Ill Be There (Clean)
SABLE fABLE 2025 via jagjaguwar
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Ztella

Too Poor
Adagio 2025 via Sub Pop
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Gringo Star

Blood Moon
Sweethearts 2025 via dizzybird

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Beware Wolves

The Take
Beware Wolves, Vol. 8 2025 via Aqualamb
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9:00 pm
Eastown Street Fair (click for more info)

WYCE and the Eastown Community Association are inviting you to the 52nd Annual Eastown Street Fair, Saturday September 6th!

This event is a family-friendly celebration of arts, crafts, food, live local music, and the unique Eastown neighborhood, one of Grand Rapids' most eclectic districts!

The WYCE booth at Eastown Street Fair will have  a huge selection of pre-owned vinyl and CDs. We'll also have your favorite 'YCE merch for sale, including shirts, WYCE hats, and more!

The 52nd Annual Eastown Street Fair runs from 9 AM to 9PM Saturday, September 6th.

Details and more information are at eastown dot org.