Local Music Beat

Michigan BluesFest Brings a Bevy of Blues Acts to the Mitten

Michigan BluesFest returns to the streets of Old Town, Lansing, this weekend. The event runs through Saturday, Sept. 21.
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The Local Music Festival is a Treasured Gift

Sure, the big-ticket music festivals often get the most coverage and attention, but the local music festival is just as important.
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JazzFest Michigan Returns with Five Days of Entertainment

JazzFest Michigan returns to the bustling streets of Old Town, Lansing, this week, to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
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Michigan’s A Rueful Noise, ‘The Ashen Glow’ – Album Review

Album review: Lansing, Michigan, alternative rockers A Rueful Noise recently released a new studio album, “The Ashen Glow.”
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Top Michigan Albums of 2023 That You Need to Hear

From Greta Van Fleet to Cavalcade, read on for a collection of top Michigan albums for 2023 that you need to hear, in alphabetical order.
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Michigan’s Cavalcade Talks New Music and a Thriving Indie Scene

Local Music Beat: Brad van Staveren of Michigan band Cavalcade talks about the band’s new album, “Evergreens,” the thriving indie scene and more.
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Michigan’s GTG Fest, Where ‘Performers and Audiences Are Equal’

Local Music Beat: Michigan musician and GTG Records co-founder Tommy McCord chats about the indie music festival GTG Fest.
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Michigan Rock: The Aimcriers Talk New Album, Indie Music Trends and More

Johnny Aimcrier of the Aimcriers talks about the band’s new album and indie music trends in this Local Music Beat column.
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Indie Rockers Vandalay Discuss the Importance of Supporting Local Music

Local Music Beat: Detroit and Chicago indie rockers Vandalay discuss the importance of supporting local music and more.
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Michigan Bands Open for Pantera on North American Tour

Two Michigan metal bands are opening for Pantera on select dates of the band’s reunion tour.
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