independent music

Taking lessons from R.I.T. Music

by (tylersteimle)

Submitted 11-11-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Frank Nawrot, lead singer and guitarist for local band Absinthe, and a lifetime Grand Rapids resident, started playing guitar as a teenager. He grew up in the Creston district and took lessons from long-time R.I.T. Music guitar instructor and...

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Valentiger: The Speed of Culture

by (WYCE_Matt)

Submitted 05-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Matt Jarrells catches up with independent Grand Rapids band Valentiger in the wake of the release and tour in support of Oh, To Know!  The interview was recorded at a corner table at west side best-kept-secret The Kopper Top Restaurant, Tuesday...

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