music
The Red Sea Pedestrians take Abbey Road to Wealthy Theatre
by (WYCE)
Submitted 10-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Kalamazoo's The Red Sea Pedestrians "world roots" music has been said to delight Michigan listening audiences, as evidenced by the band earning two WYCE Jammie Awards. Before bringing "The Red Sea Pedestrians and The Corn Fed...
WYCE Hat Trick concert supports local refugee program
by (refugeesupportgr)
Submitted 10-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
Local radio station WYCE has been hosting the Hat Trick Concert Series for more than a decade. Each show consists of a national act brought in to One Trick Pony in downtown Grand Rapids. Donations are collected - but not for the radio station! Each...
Save The Space: Mexicains Sans Frontieres fundraiser event
by (scott warren)
Submitted 10-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Mexicians Sans Frontieres (MSF), an amorphous, avant garde artspace and music venue, celebrates their sixth year on Division Avenue with a special fundraising event titled “Save the Space; Viva MSF!” on Friday, October 14th at 9 pm. A...
Ziggy Marley's Forward to Love Tour hits Grand Rapids
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 10-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
"If you know your history, then you know where you coming from, then you wouldn't have to ask who the 'eck do you think I am."--Bob Marley, from his song Buffalo Soldier. History and its relationship to the social justice issues of...
Randy Marsh gathers jazz community for Sunday night jam
by (royerd)
Submitted 07-26-2011 under OPINION
Sunday nights at Hopcat have turned out to be a jazz party. Not a wine and cheese party, not a “jazz society” event that “don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing,” but something more like an old-fashioned...
Catalyst Radio: Arts market and music festival among highlights of this weekend
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 06-10-2011 under NONPROFITS
Don't have time to listen right now? Download the episode and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW (Buttermilk Jamboree at 5:11 | The Market at 14:18) We're clueing you into two must-attend happenings this weekend: Buttermilk Jamboree and The...
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...
Trip The Light: Ephemeral
by (diaghilev)
Submitted 05-04-2011 under OPINION
On behalf of the artists involved in Trip The Light: Ephemeral I'm privileged to premiere, here on The Rapidian, the only video you'll ever see (above) from this most groundbreaking live event. Most sincere thanks to our friends at...
Pyramid Scheme to have soft opening tonight and surprise concert tomorrow
by (George)
Submitted 04-27-2011 under NEWS
Grand Rapids music fans, wait no longer. In a surprise twist, the much anticipated Pyramid Scheme - the city's newest music venue - will be open for a soft launch tonight and will host a test-run concert tomorrow evening. The venue, located at...
Music lovers walk across Michigan to raise funds to bring drumming ensemble from Ghana to GR
by (jessgladden)
Submitted 04-27-2011 under NEWS
Did you have to walk to school as a child? Maybe. Did you have to walk 12 miles every day to get to school? Probably not. For children around the world, walking 12 miles is not uncommon. Many children are unable to attend school due to the distance...