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Musician Ben Stalets stands outside a Toledo convenience store.

Ben Stalets: Your friend from Toledo

Ahead of his Americana Special!, the celebrated songwriter talks about the intention behind his work and the allure of Ohio.

Whorled takes another turn at Americana Sundays

The eclectic trio arrives bearing more musical mashups.
Whorled takes another turn at Americana Sundays
Micah & Molly's harmonic convergence

Micah & Molly's harmonic convergence

Ahead of their Americana Sundays appearance, the duo talked about their lives in Michigan music.

Super Secret Cult Band infiltrates Americana Sundays

The "Lovecraftian doo-wop" combo sets its sights on ArtRat Gallery's Americana Sundays music series. 
Super Secret Cult Band infiltrates Americana Sundays
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. 

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. 
How do Schrocks rock the holidays? Musically, of course!
Spencer LaJoye revisits their roots

Spencer LaJoye revisits their roots

The “queer indie folk” singer/songwriter plays Americana Sundays Nov. 10.

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.