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Exploring Sophie Wellington's ‘trans genre’ esthetic

Exploring Sophie Wellington's ‘trans genre’ esthetic

June 24, the Boston fiddle star headlines Americana Sundays and FAM on SoDIV.

Hearth & Hymn plays against type

At ArtRat June 11, the duo will train its ‘queer, feminist lens’ on old-time music.
Hearth & Hymn plays against type
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’...

Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

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

Aaron Jonah Lewis: A virtuoso for all seasons

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

Drew Nelson brings his stories home to downtown GR

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