Concert Board
For additional info on upcoming concerts, please call the WYCE concert line at 616.459.4788 x110 or email the Music Director.
See also: WYCE on MYSPACE
Rothbury Music Festival!
The 2nd Annual Rothbury Music Festival is upon us!
WYCE will be there bringing you updates on all the happenings July 4th weekend.
This year's festival includes performances from:
Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Ani Di Franco, The Black Crowes, Broken Social Scene, The Hold Steady, G. Love & Special Sauce, Damian Marley & Nas, & The Dead and MANY MANY more...
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| Where: | Double JJ Ranch, 5900 Water Road Rothbury, MI | |
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| Admission: | See event description | |
| Additional Info: | http://www.rothburyfestival.com/tickets/ | |
Rachel Zylstra / The Spares
New York City’s Rachel Zylstra is returning home to Grand Rapids to share new songs with old friends in a special performance at the historic Wealthy Theatre, sponsored by WYCE. Rachel’s wry delivery, expressive piano and brilliant lyrical twists are evident throughout her latest recording, Before You Could Decide, and have earned her recognition as “Michigan’s answer to Nellie McKay" (The Village Voice). She’ll be joined by the Chicago Americana group The Spares, whose music is “hauntingly... (read more)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Friday, July 10, at 8pm Add to Cart | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Additional Info: | $10 in advance / $12 at door | |
Stop. Drop. Shop! Blood Drive
WYCE 88.1 FM and The Michigan Community Blood Centers are teaming up once again to bring the community together to donate blood.
YOU can help save a life while doing a bit of shopping! This summer we are putting on a Community Garage Sale right in the parking lot of The Michigan Community Blood Center.
If you are interested in setting up a FREE space to sell your wares/stuff, contact Kristen Sisson – (616) 233-8524.
Someone needs blood... (read more)
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| Where: | Michigan Community Blood Center, 1036 Fuller NE | |
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| When: | Saturday, July 11, at 8am | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
Green Food, Bluegrass Festival
The West Michigan Co-op Farmers present The Green Food Bluegrass Festival featuring 6 of Michigan's Bluegrass bands, picnic foods grown by Michigan farmers, and local beer & wine.
Performances include: Who Hit John?, Nobody's Darlin', and Cabbage Crik (reuniting after almost 30 years)and many more.
Stay tuned to 88.1 FM WYCE for your chance to win a pair of tickets!
All proceeds from the festival go to benefit the Felt Estate and Shore Acres Farm, to help it become a "green"... (read more)
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| Where: | Felt Mansion, 6597 138th Ave. Holland, MI 49423 | |
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| When: | Sunday, July 19, at 1pm | |
| Admission: | See event description | |
| Additional Info: | Stay tuned to WYCE the week before the festival for your chance to win a pair of tickets! OR visit website. | |
Colin Hay
WYCE and The Intersection Lounge present Colin Hay in concert!
Colin Hay first landed on American shores as the front man and principal songwriter of Men At Work. With Hay's wry songs and burnished vocals leading the way, they were responsible for a series of massive hits including, "Down Under," "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Overkill," helping to define the music of the early eighties.
Hay takes a wistful, introspective, and somewhat tongue in cheek look at life as... (read more)
| Where: | The Intersection, 133 Grandville Ave. SW | |
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| When: | Sunday, July 19, at 8pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 1 hour before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | See event description | |
| Additional Info: | Tickets available at sectionlive.com | |
Tuesday Evening Music Club
Every Tuesday in August WYCE and Ralston Bowles present the best in Grand Rapids music!
Aug 4: Karisa Wilson/ The Icicles/ The Lollipops
Aug 11: Grrropolis/ Mason Proper
Aug 18: The Mines/ Papa Vegas
Aug: 25: Mid-life Crisis/ Sweet Japonic
Sept 1: Ralston & Friends
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| Where: | Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids | |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 4, at 7pm | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
| Additional Info: | FREE to Meijer Gardens Members, included in price of admission to the Gardens for non-members | |
Cowpie Blues Festival
A two day outdoor blues music festival in Alaska, Michigan. Features overnight camping, local and national touring artists.
Friday, Aug 7th 6:30pm-8:00pm - The Jimmie Stagger Band 8:20pm-9:50pm - Motorcity Women and The Detroit Express 10:10pm-11:40pm - WSNB Saturday, Aug 8th 11:30am-1:00pm - James Reeser and The Back Seat Drivers 1:20pm-2:50pm - The Alligators ... (read more)
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| Where: | Shagbark Farms, 7500 Alaska Ave, Caledonia MI 49316 | |
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| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |
| Admission: | See event description | |
| Additional Info: | Tickets available through Star Tickets Plus. See CowPieBluesFestival.com for pricing and details. | |
GeekAid Music & Art Festival
Geek Aid presents its annual Music & Art Festival at Riverside Park, including local music, beer, food, and art.
Musical performances include Ralston Bowles, Truckstop Cobras, Lonesome Jane and many more!
Geek Aid provides scholarships directly to students of the Grand Rapids Public High Schools. The recipients are graduating seniors who will be furthering their education in a technology or art related field.
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| Where: | Riverside Park, Monroe Ave NE (at Ann and North Park) Grand Rapids, MI 49501 | |
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| When: | Saturday, August 15, at 12pm | |
| Admission: | FREE | |
Peter Mulvey Bike Tour Kick-Off Concert
WYCE welcomes Peter Mulvey back to Wealthy Theatre for the kick-off performance in his 2009 "No Gasoline" bicycle tour of the eastern United States.
(further details to be determined)
| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Wednesday, September 9, at 8pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 1 hour before curtain time. | |
Jake's Music Festival
Jake’s Music Festival returns to Wealthy Theatre, celebrating five years of great music for a great cause.
Local bands Chance Jones, Simien The Whale, Igby Iris and the Backstrokes will get together for a concert to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Other performers include the Grand Rapids School of Rock, Five Leaf Clover, Karisa Wilson and Todd Herring.
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| Where: | Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St SE | |
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| When: | Saturday, September 19, at 6pm | |
| Doors Open: | Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. | |