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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. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

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. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
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.
Posted on By Nancy Tobin

Youngman & Oldmen: 150 years and counting

For ArtRat's Americana Sundays roots music series, West Michigan folk heroes Frank Youngman, Mark Schrock and Tom T. Ball will perform a repertoire of Americana folk tunes, vintage jazz, "ancient" country music, and...
Posted on By Nancy Tobin
Youngman & Oldmen: 150 years and counting
Monte Pride: Made in Michigan

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. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Whorled brings global musical vision to ArtRat

Ahead of their Americana Sundays debut, the trio talks about its international blend of influences.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Whorled brings global musical vision to ArtRat
Fiddler Ruby John voices First Nations, European traditions

Fiddler Ruby John voices First Nations, European traditions

She appears with guitarist John Warstler at ArtRat’s Americana Sundays April 7. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

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.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Behind Round Creek String Band’s ‘Midwest old-time sound’
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. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg