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Ben Traverse and traditional music’s ‘ever-flowing river’

Ben Traverse and traditional music’s ‘ever-flowing river’

The folksinger, balladeer, educator, songwriter and Earthwork Music Collective member talks about the juncture of tradition and innovation ahead of his Americana Sundays appearance. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

How do Schrocks rock the holidays? Musically, of course!

The renowned family band comes to ArtRat for its third annual holiday show here. Dad Mark Schrock breaks it down ahead of the show. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
How do Schrocks rock the holidays? Musically, of course!
In layered mixed media, Kat Kallen explores the sacred and personal

In layered mixed media, Kat Kallen explores the sacred and personal

ArtRat’s ‘Presence’ gift show features her iconographic works. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

In 100 small works, Michael Thoresen draws on his range

The Michigan artist's series of small abstracts on paper adorn ArtRat’s ‘Presence’ holiday show.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
In 100 small works, Michael Thoresen draws on his range
Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Whorled

Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Whorled

The eclectic trio takes ArtRat for another global tour of folk music.Described in Local Spins as “a road trip for the ears,” Whorled transports their audience around the globe as... Read More
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Micah Ling and Molly McBride

Traditional music duo combines multiple instruments and close harmonies.Micah Ling and Molly McBride join voices on cello, fiddle, banjo and guitar to share their love of traditional music. Old-time fiddle... Read More
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Micah Ling and Molly McBride
Spencer LaJoye revisits their roots

Spencer LaJoye revisits their roots

The “queer indie folk” singer/songwriter plays Americana Sundays Nov. 10.
Posted on By Nancy Tobin

Youngman & Oldmen: 150 years and counting

For ArtRat's Americana Sundays roots music series, West Michigan folk heroes Frank Youngman, Mark Schrock and Tom T. Ball will perform a repertoire of Americana folk tunes, vintage jazz, "ancient" country music, and...
Posted on By Nancy Tobin
Youngman & Oldmen: 150 years and counting
Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Ben Traverse

Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Ben Traverse

Folksinger, balladeer, educator, songwriter and Earthwork Music Collective member Ben Traverse commands a wide array of instrument.Folksinger, balladeer, educator, songwriter and Earthwork Music Collective member Ben Traverse commands a wide... Read More
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg