Nic Gareiss: Dancing between tradition and inclusion
The renowned performer discusses the historical roots of his modes of dance, as well as the ethnographic training and queer perspective he brings to the stage.
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Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley
Ahead of their performance at Americana Sundays, ArtRat interviewed Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno.
The Wild Honey Collective: Roots with an edge
Born of necessity during the pandemic, the "Lansing supergroup" brings its eclectic mix of influences to ArtRat's Americana Sundays.
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.
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.
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.