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The concert horizon: Mobile apps proving vaccination status

WebThere’s an app for that: Bell’s Brewery Eccentric Café in Kalamazoo is one of the first West Michigan venues to mandate a smartphone “health pass” but more say …

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The Hacky Turtles tackle mental health with hopeful singles

WebBen Steer, bassist for The Hacky Turtles, concedes that mental health has been “a hot topic” for musicians since the COVIC pandemic upended live shows and …

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Aris Hampers: An iconic voice that's silenced but 'still here'

WebEDITOR’S NOTE: Longtime Grand Rapids DJ Aris Hampers represents a legacy of groundbreaking rock ‘n’ roll radio, part of WLAV-FM’s progressive, landscape …

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Musicians' Lament: Anxiety and the battle for mental health

WebIn today’s essay, musician and Local Spins writer Enrique Olmos reveals his struggles with mental health and explores this important, oft-neglected subject with other …

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Healing hands: Musical tribute to COVID health care workers

WebThis April playlist honors the brave doctors, nurses and health care workers who've helped heal the nation. We revisit this musical tribute on Christmas Eve.

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Greensky Bluegrass expands sound with epic ‘Stress Dreams’

WebGreensky’s unexpected, epic journey as a band is also reflected in the unexpected, epic title track from the band’s upcoming new studio album, “Stress …

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Singer Hannah Rose Graves: Music as 'Medicine'

WebThe mainstay Grand Rapids singer and songwriter recently released her long-awaited new studio album, ‘Medicine.’ She chatted about her new music and her …

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Musical tribute to COVID-19 health care workers: The Local Spins …

Web5. “Don’t Give Up,” Peter Gabriel with Kate Bush (1986) – Consider these musical words of encouragement to those facing unprecedented challenges in treating …

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Todd Rundren bassist Kasim Sulton relishes return to stage

WebFor Kasim Sulton, returning to live performances is a pleasure –- and almost a necessity.. The pandemic scuttled most tour plans for the typically busy musician, but the …

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Traverse City's The Alluvion to host benefit for Seth Bernard

WebThe 7 p.m. show at The Alluvion, on the second floor at 414 East 8th St. in Traverse City, is a “pay what you can” event with proceeds going to Bernard’s …

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TobyMac healing from tragedy, teeming with hope

WebTobyMac poised for GR tour stop while healing from tragedy, teeming with hope. by Terry DeBoer. March 1, 2023. Share the story. The multi-Grammy-winning …

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Music industry taking ‘deep breath’ amid COVID resurgence

WebSpiking COVID cases across the country spawned by the delta variant – and warnings of recent coronavirus outbreaks linked to Faster Horses Festival and Muskegon …

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COVID-19 case against concerts: High-risk singing, tight space

WebKent County Administrative Health Officer Adam London cautions venues, performers and fans that the reopening of bars and restaurants comes with rigid rules …

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‘American Idol’ star power to soulful rock: Nathan Walton

WebByron Center singer and musician Nathan Walton has come a long way since winging it to Hollywood as a wide-eyed “American Idol” contestant back in 2019.. …

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COVID song parodies and a playlist: The No. 2 story of 2021

Web1. “Bohemian Virus Rhapsody,” Jennifer Corday does Queen. 2. “My Corona,” Chris Mann revamps The Knack, plus “The 12 Days of Quarantine” and “Hello …

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Mourning professor, disability advocate, songwriter Chris Smit

WebSmit, 48, a longtime communications professor at Calvin University, disability advocate, author and award-winning musician and singer-songwriter, passed away last …

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Album Reviews: Borr McFerrin, Jack Droppers and more

WebJack Droppers & The Best Intentions “Three On Three EP” What Stands Out: Mr. Droppers and crew confidently deliver a buzzer-beater of an EP before the …

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Michigan songwriters create art from COVID-19 pandemic

WebMichigan musicians crafted songs inspired by the crisis, humorous as well as heartfelt. And one GR label has released a two-volume set of 'quarantine jams.'

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