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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. 

Whorled brings global musical vision to ArtRat

Ahead of their Americana Sundays debut, the trio talks about its international blend of influences.
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. 

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.
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. 

Connecting with Jes Kramer’s wired ballads

Electronic and organic elements combine Oct. 27 at ArtRat.
Connecting with Jes Kramer’s wired ballads
Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell

Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell

 Americana Sundays hosts true stories of the spirit realm.