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How do Schrocks rock the holidays? Musically, of course!

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. 

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
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.

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. 
Blue Water Ramblers surface at ArtRat
Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)

Andy Baker: An Americana vet(erinarian)

The West Michigan singer-songwriter joins Nashville’s Sam Robbins at ArtRat for a special Friday night show. 

Save the dates for ArtRat's 'Americana Sundays' series!

ArtRat is excited to announce Americana Sundays, a monthly live music series that will bring an array of Americana artists to downtown Grand Rapids. Park, dine and enjoy some of West...
Save the dates for ArtRat's 'Americana Sundays' series!