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Hearth & Hymn plays against type

Hearth & Hymn plays against type

At ArtRat June 11, the duo will train its ‘queer, feminist lens’ on old-time music.

Kyle Rasche: From musical theatre to kids' songs

Ahead of his performance at Americana Sundays with fellow singer-songwriter Dan Burton, ArtRat Gallery asked Kyle Rasche (aka Chain of Lakes) about a recent burst of creativity that spans everything from kids’...
Kyle Rasche: From musical theatre to kids' songs
Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

ArtRat's latest Americana Sundays performer discusses his influences, techniques and growing family shape his music.

Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)

The West Michigan singer-songwriter joins Nashville’s Sam Robbins at ArtRat for a special Friday night show. 
Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)
Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons

Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons

The Detroit banjo player and fiddler comes to ArtRat March 12.

How Rollie Tussing unearths musical treasures

The storied guitarist/songwriter comes to ArtRat's Americana Sundays.
How Rollie Tussing unearths musical treasures
Drew Nelson brings his stories home to downtown GR

Drew Nelson brings his stories home to downtown GR

The storytelling songwriter comes to ArtRat's Americana Sundays Jan. 15.

The Schrock Brothers' Holiday Show comes to Heartside

Mark Schrock predicts a ‘friends-and-family-Christmas-party vibe’ at ArtRat Gallery. 
The Schrock Brothers' Holiday Show comes to Heartside
Corn Fed Girl Darcy Wilkin takes a solo turn

Corn Fed Girl Darcy Wilkin takes a solo turn

The singer-songwriter will kick off ArtRat’s Americana Sunday series.