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 & Review: Elise Coates Melophobix performed at Thursday’s “Relax at Rosa” lunchtime concert series in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They performed original songs that dip into different genres like funk, reggae, rock, as well as re-imagined covers. Their set featured guest vocals from Sarena Rae and Danielle Cosby as well as Ben Steer on bass. ... 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 →