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RAP AVE 12

RAP AVE 12

The 12th installment of this storied music series brought to you by 616 Records! A night of great performances from West Michigan's top rappers and producers. Hosted by the amazing... Read More

RAP AVE 11

The 11th installment of this storied music series brought to you by 616 Records! A night of great performances.The 11th installment of this storied music series brought to you by... Read More
RAP AVE 11
GunRu vs Everybody

GunRu vs Everybody

A night of music, networking and community celebration!A night of music, networking and community celebration!As Grand Rapids artists and creatives continue to shape our city, another group has emerged to... Read More

Monte Pride: Made in Michigan

The Michigan-born and -based singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist talks with ArtRat about his process and his collaborations across the state. 
Monte Pride: Made in Michigan
Whorled brings global musical vision to ArtRat

Whorled brings global musical vision to ArtRat

Ahead of their Americana Sundays debut, the trio talks about its international blend of influences.

Fiddler Ruby John voices First Nations, European traditions

She appears with guitarist John Warstler at ArtRat’s Americana Sundays April 7. 
Fiddler Ruby John voices First Nations, European traditions
Behind Round Creek String Band’s ‘Midwest old-time sound’

Behind Round Creek String Band’s ‘Midwest old-time sound’

Ahead of the young West Michigan band's Americana Sundays debut, of the show, mandolinist Jason Wheeler talked about the ingredients that go into RCBS' music and collaborative style.

GunRu vs. Everybody represents GR hip-hop

Grand Rapids rapper Black Canvas shares his vision Feb. 24 at ArtRat.
GunRu vs. Everybody represents GR hip-hop
Blue Water Ramblers surface at ArtRat

Blue Water Ramblers surface at ArtRat

The 2024 season of ArtRat's Americana Sundays music series kicks off with a set by this veteran Grand Rapids combo, which has been playing together for 22 years.