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Darcy Wilkin: Bringing it all back home

Darcy Wilkin: Bringing it all back home

Americana Sundays' first-ever featured performer returns to ArtRat Gallery with a new album. 

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. 
Monte Pride: Made in Michigan
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.

GunRu vs. Everybody represents GR hip-hop

Grand Rapids rapper Black Canvas shares his vision Feb. 24 at ArtRat.
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. 

Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley

Ahead of their performance at Americana Sundays, ArtRat interviewed Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno.
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. 

Justin Shull tackles the big picture

Opening at ArtRat April 20, the artist debuts new large-scale works on canvas.
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.