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Behind Round Creek String Band’s ‘Midwest old-time sound’

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

GunRu vs. Everybody represents GR hip-hop

Grand Rapids rapper Black Canvas shares his vision Feb. 24 at ArtRat.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
GunRu vs. Everybody represents GR hip-hop
Puritea brews up a Valentine’s Soirée in Heartside

Puritea brews up a Valentine’s Soirée in Heartside

Co-founders Jade Massel and Alexis Norris talk about their new Puritea line of herbal teas and their plans for a Valentine's soirée at ArtRat Gallery. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley

Ahead of their performance at Americana Sundays, ArtRat interviewed Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley
Inside LILEL’s smooth rhythms

Inside LILEL’s smooth rhythms

The genre-bending performer tells ArtRat about his inspirations, his process, and what Grand Rapids will experience Saturday night. 
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg

Justin Shull tackles the big picture

Opening at ArtRat April 20, the artist debuts new large-scale works on canvas.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Justin Shull tackles the big picture
Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

Chris Bathgate on songwriting’s ‘relational dance’

ArtRat's latest Americana Sundays performer discusses his influences, techniques and growing family shape his music.
Posted on By Nancy Tobin

Reinvent your hair at Lilith’s Lair

The new salon is just one highlight of Heartside’s beauty lineup.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg
Reinvent your hair at Lilith’s Lair
Check out ArtRat's new hours and open-mic sessions!

Check out ArtRat's new hours and open-mic sessions!

Our Saturday Musicians' Co-op returns Jan. 7.
Posted on By Matthew Rothenberg