By: Elise Coates Modern folk singer, Willie Watson played at The Listening Room in Grand Rapids, MI on October 11 as part of his US and Canada tour. For almost two decades, he’s blended old sounds of southern gospel, railroad songs and delta blues with modern folk music. On his latest album Folksinger Vol. 2,... Continue Reading →
Photos & Review By: Elise Coates O.A.R. performed a sold out show at Frederick Meijer Gardens Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, MI this Thursday. With their signature blend of alternative rock and reggae, they performed, “That Was A Crazy Game of Poker,” “Hey Girl,” “Shattered,” and “I Feel Home.” Their lively, upbeat shows keep the crowd... Continue Reading →
Photos & Review by: Elise Coates Indie pop trio, AJR, performed in Grand Rapids, MI this Wednesday at the Deltaplex Arena. This was the second stop on their OK Orchestra tour. AJR brought high energy and theatrical visuals to the show playing some of their top songs like “Bang!” and “Way Less Sad”. The brothers,... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review By: Elise Coates Breakaway Music Festival returned to Grand Rapids, MI on August 27 and 28, 2021. The music festival headlined ILLENIUM and Quinn XCII and brought in pop and EDM artists like Gryffin, Big Wild, Chelsea Cutler, Madeon, Alexander 23, Loud Luxury, and more. Breakaway’s motto is “leave it all behind,”... Continue Reading →
Photography & Review By: Elise Coates Every Thursday in Grand Rapids, MI you can find a fleet of food trucks and live music. With restrictions for indoor live music venues still in place, the outdoor music series is a breath of fresh air. On July 16, GrooveGround Music took the main stage at the “Relax... Continue Reading →
Written by: Elise Coates Detroit’s two-day music festival, Mo Pop, is set to be held at the Historic Fort Wayne Park this year. The 2020 festival will take place on July 25 and July 26, bringing in headliners including: Khalid, The 1975, Doja Cat, Kaytranada, Purity Ring, and many more. For a full line up... Continue Reading →