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re:IMAGINE

Mystery and Art, Music and Wonder, Creativity and Inspiration all facets of who we are and what helps to alleviate our fears and calm our minds. 

The more mindful we become of how we can achieve these places of refreshing and restoration, the more we are able to connect to each other and hear beyond the static which can disrupt communication with each other. 

re:IMAGINE invites you to listen closer to the music inside and out. To re:DISCOVER how much we share as people. To re:CONNECT who we are with how we live. 

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Hard Working Americans

Mr. President Have Pity on the Wo
Hard Working Americans 2014 via Melvin
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Steve Earle & The Dukes

John Henry was a Steel Drivin' Man
Ghosts Of West Virginia 2020 via New West
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Common Rotation

Union Dues
Isalie 2006 via Independent
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COMPILATIONS

Joe Hill's Ashes
Don't Mourn - Organize! Songs Of Labor Songwriter Joe Hill 1990 via Smithsonian Folkways

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11:40 am
Creston PRIDE (click for more info)
Creston Pride, an annual partnership between En Vivo Church and the Creston Neighborhood Association, is scheduled for Sunday, September 21, from 12 pm-6 pm. The location is 123 Caledonia St. NE in the Creston neighborhood.  

All are welcome to this vibrant neighborhood celebration of love, unity, and diversity at the second annual Creston neighborhood pride festival. 
The family-friendly event includes local vendors, food, and a variety of stage performances

Event organizers are also seeking vendors and resource tables to join them.

Learn more about Creston Pride and apply to be a vendor at envivochurch dot org/crestonpride

Joe Glazer

Automation
Classic Labor Songs From Smithsonian Folkways 2007 via Smithsonian Folkways
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Comatose Brothers, AJ Lee & Blue Summit

Harvest Moon
single 2022 via Swamp Jam
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India.Arie

Summer
Testimony: Vol. 1 Life & Releationship 2006 via Motown Records
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11:30 am
FMG Concert Series 2025 - Smokey Robinson (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens, presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert Series.

Thursday, September 4, Frederik Meijer Gardens welcomes Motown Music icon Smokey Robinson, along with special guest Avalon Cutts-Jones.

Tickets plus more information on this show are available at MEIJER GARDENS dot ORG slash CONCERTS.

Little Hatch

Union Hall
Rock With Me Baby 2002 via Analogue Productions
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COMPILATIONS

The Felice Brothers - The Great Dust Storm
Home In This World [Woody Guthrie's Dust Bowl Ballads] 2021 via Elektra

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11:20 am
SCMC GR (click for more info)
Support for WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center, presenting acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Joy Oladokun in a solo performance at St. Cecilia on November 18th. 

Oladokun is performing as part of St. Cecilia's Acoustic Café Folk Series. 

Other performers in the series include the Milk Carton Kids on September 9, acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke on September 23, as well as performances from Sierra Hull, Josh Ritter, the Yonder Mountain String Band, and Sam Bush.

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


David Goldman

Blue Collar Town
Summer With Juliet 2003 via WorldWave Records
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David Grisman, John Hartford, & Mike Seeger

Maggie's Farm
Retrograss 1999 via Acoustic Disc
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Woody & Arlo Guthrie

All Work Together
This Land Is Your Land 1997 via Rounder / Pgd
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Rita MacNeil

Working Man
Reason To Believe 1995 via EMI Canada
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Fiona Apple

Pale September
Tidal 1996 via Sony
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11:00 am
Lowell Arts - Fallasburg Fall Arts Festival (click for more info)

Lowell Arts announces its 57th Annual Fallasburg Arts Festival, September 20-21, in Fallasburg Park.

The Fallasburg Arts Festival at scenic Fallasburg Park features 100 juried fine art and craft booths, kids' activities, craft demonstrations, live music, and a Community Art Quilt opportunity as part of Lowell Arts' public art initiative.

Festival Hours are 10 to 5 Saturday and 10 am-4 pm on Sunday.

For additional information, it's lowellarts dot org.


Caribbean Beach Bums Band

Labor Day Weekend Blues
It's The Near Perfect Day 2015 via Caribbean Beach Bums Band
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Dar Williams

The End of the Summer
End Of The Summer 1997 via Razor & Tie
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Thornetta Davis

Sunday Morning
Sunday Morning Music 1996 via Sub Pop
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Ani DiFranco & Utah Phillips

The Internationale
Fellow Workers 1999 via Righteous Babe
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Ray Davies

Working Man's Cafe
Working Man's Cafe 2008 via New West Records
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10:40 am
Paws With A Cause - Retriever Fever 2025 (click for more info)

Paws With A Cause (PAWS) invites the community to lace up their sneakers and leash up their dogs for a day of fun while supporting life-changing working dog partnerships. 

On Saturday, September 20, PAWS will host the inaugural PAWS in the Park 5k at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, followed by their annual

Retriever Fever event, a community celebration of dogs, fun, and more.

Proceeds directly support the PAWS mission: to transform lives and strengthen communities through partnerships with custom-trained working dogs. 

For more information, it's pawswithacause dot org

 

Tommy Emmanuel

It's Never Too Late
It's Never Too Late 2015 via Thirty Tigers
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Barbara Dane

Working-Class Woman
Hot Jazz, Cool Blues & Hard Hitting Songs 2018 via Smithsonian Folkways
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10:30 am
FMG Concert Series 2025 - Smokey Robinson (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens, presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert Series.

Thursday, September 4, Frederik Meijer Gardens welcomes Motown Music icon Smokey Robinson, along with special guest Avalon Cutts-Jones.

Tickets plus more information on this show are available at MEIJER GARDENS dot ORG slash CONCERTS.

Gil Scott-Heron

Blue Collar
The Best of Gil Scott-Heron Live Disc 1 2004 via Compendia
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10:20 am
SCMC GR (click for more info)
Support for WYCE comes from St. Cecilia Music Center, presenting acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer Joy Oladokun in a solo performance at St. Cecilia on November 18th. 

Oladokun is performing as part of St. Cecilia's Acoustic Café Folk Series. 

Other performers in the series include the Milk Carton Kids on September 9, acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke on September 23, as well as performances from Sierra Hull, Josh Ritter, the Yonder Mountain String Band, and Sam Bush.

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


Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers

Beautiful Day
Spirit Of Music 1999 via Elektra / Wea
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Nina Simone

Work Song
Verve Jazz Masters 17 1994 via Verve
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The Blind Boys of Alabama

Work Until My Days Are Done
Echoes of the South 2023 via Single Lock
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Joshua Davis

The Workingman's Hymn
Magnolia Belles 2011 via Earthwork

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Amythyst Kiah

Aragon Mill
Dig 2013 via Amythyst Kiah

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Malcolm Holcombe

September
Another Black Hole 2016 via Gypsy Eyes Music
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10:00 am
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.