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Kyle Rasche: From musical theatre to kids' songs

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’...
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

ArtRat's latest Americana Sundays performer discusses his influences, techniques and growing family shape his music.
Posted on By Nancy Tobin
Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’
Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)

Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)

The West Michigan singer-songwriter joins Nashville’s Sam Robbins at ArtRat for a special Friday night show. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons

The Detroit banjo player and fiddler comes to ArtRat March 12.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons
How Rollie Tussing unearths musical treasures

How Rollie Tussing unearths musical treasures

The storied guitarist/songwriter comes to ArtRat's Americana Sundays.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Drew Nelson brings his stories home to downtown GR

The storytelling songwriter comes to ArtRat's Americana Sundays Jan. 15.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Drew Nelson brings his stories home to downtown GR
The Schrock Brothers' Holiday Show comes to Heartside

The Schrock Brothers' Holiday Show comes to Heartside

Mark Schrock predicts a ‘friends-and-family-Christmas-party vibe’ at ArtRat Gallery. 
Posted on By Maddy Visscher

Corn Fed Girl Darcy Wilkin takes a solo turn

The singer-songwriter will kick off ArtRat’s Americana Sunday series.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Corn Fed Girl Darcy Wilkin takes a solo turn
Save the dates for ArtRat's 'Americana Sundays' series!

Save the dates for ArtRat's 'Americana Sundays' series!

ArtRat is excited to announce Americana Sundays, a monthly live music series that will bring an array of Americana artists to downtown Grand Rapids. Park, dine and enjoy some of West...
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg