Meet John Holk & the Sequins: A honky-tonk inspired, psychedelic-country pop...
It’s might not be a musical genre you’re familiar with, but "psychedelic country rock" is how front man and founder John Holkeboer likes to describe John Holk & the Sequins . The honky-tonk...
View ArticleAnishinaabe water walkers trek from Minnesota to Quebec to honor Great Lakes
The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes on the planet. But their future is uncertain. Every year, a Native American group called the Mother Earth Water Walkers treks hundreds of miles...
View ArticleFaith leaders weigh civil disobedience to counter immigration crackdown
Religion and politics are always a combustible mix. During the long debate over gay marriage, many people of faith and their leaders argued that it violated their deeply held religious beliefs. Now,...
View ArticleDebut album from Grand Rapids’ Desmond Jones showcases eclectic musical...
Desmond Jones , the funk/rock/jazz fusion band is releasing its debut album on October 10. After meeting in college at Michigan State University and playing gigs around the Lansing area, the five-piece...
View ArticleMay Erlewine shines in latest album ‘Mother Lion’
May Erlewine is out with her newest album Mother Lion. And she’s introducing it first to Michigan audiences. "I’ve been so lifted up and supported by the community here, so it seemed really fun and...
View ArticleKalamazoo duo Gifts or Creatures blends Americana with stories inspired by...
Finding inspiration for writing and making music can be a challenge for songwriters. But, for Brandon and Bethany Foote it's the place they call home that fuels their imagination. The duo known as...
View ArticleFrom country-rock to jazz, Jill Jack reflects on two decades of making music...
Fans of singer-songwriter Jill Jack know she's been a mainstay of Detroit’s music scene for over two decades. Back in October, she released her 12th full length album These Days , a nod to the Jackson...
View ArticleSpending hours in the freezer, just another day at the office for world...
For most of us, working in subzero temperatures doesn’t sound like the dream job. But the cold doesn't seem to bother World Championship ice carver Tajana Raukar. Raukar is the owner of Ice Dreams...
View ArticleMichigan musician inducted into Tejano Hall of Fame
Martin Huron Solis Jr. is the first Michigan resident to be inducted into the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Fame Museum in Alice, Texas. Solis was born in San Antonio in 1929 and began playing the guitar at age...
View ArticleAnna Burch debuts her solo album “Quit the Curse" after a good run with...
When Anna Burch moved to Detroit, she didn’t set out to make a record. Now, she’s out with her debut solo album, Quit the Curse. A West Michigan native, Burch got her start singing in the folk-rock...
View ArticleJason Singer on his band Michigander: “An underdog dream from an underdog state”
It’s been a momentous couple of years for Jason Singer, who goes by the stage name Michigander.
View ArticleMaster morel hunter shares foraging tips
It’s that time of year again, when hunters hit the woodlands in search of that elusive Michigan delicacy: the morel mushroom. Phil Tedeschi, vice-president of the Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club, gave...
View ArticleWomen bring Macbeth to life in Shakespeare prison program
“When I first go on stage I’m nervous, but as I go I feel exhilarated. I feel like I am the only one out there and that’s amazing.” Keta says she's making a lot of changes in her life. (We are using...
View ArticleRochester musician performed mostly in her family’s cafe. Then Anita Baker...
Her stage name is Stephie James, but friends and family here in Michigan know her best as Stephanie Hamood. The Nashville based singer-songwriter got her start playing gigs at a coffee shop her family...
View ArticleCampfire Stories: “Counting coup” and a warrior’s unbreakable pride
Many cultures use storytelling as a way to pass down their history and heritage. Native American cultures are known for their rich oral traditions. So here's one to consider. Have you heard of the term...
View ArticleMexican journalist seeking asylum earns prestigious Knight-Wallace fellowship
Emilio Gutierrez Soto was a journalist in Mexico reporting on the military’s behavior during a drug cartel crack down. He sought asylum in the U.S. in 2008. He joins us to discuss the seven months he...
View ArticleMona Haydar’s music asks listeners to “decolonize” their minds
Syrian-American rapper Mona Haydar describes herself as a poet, an activist, a God-enthusiast, and a feminist. The Flint native is known for her 2017 breakout hit “Hijabi,” a song about Muslim women...
View ArticleJoe Hertler and The Rainbow Seekers hit the festival circuit with new album...
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers are out with their latest album "Paper Castle.” Stateside’s Mercedes Mejia says the band is a staple of live music in Michigan. In fact the band will be performing...
View Article“It’s important to continue to take this seriously,” says Michigan’s chief...
Public health in Michigan has undergone a radical shift. The COVID-19 epidemic has killed more than 4,700 people and sickened tens of thousands of others in the state. Most businesses are closed, and...
View ArticleRudy Giuliani and the night the circus came to Lansing
On Wednesday, the circus came to Michigan's capital. President Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani held court before the State House Oversight Committee, attempting to sell lawmakers on the false...
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