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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.

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...
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.