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Americana Sundays: The Lucky Nows

Americana Sundays: The Lucky Nows

Ahead of the band's performance at ArtRat Gallery, Lucky Nows' co-founder Eric Janetsky talked to ArtRat about the folk/Americana supergroup's history and collaborative ethos.

Ben Stalets: Your friend from Toledo

Ahead of his Americana Special!, the celebrated songwriter talks about the intention behind his work and the allure of Ohio.
Musician Ben Stalets stands outside a Toledo convenience store.
Whorled takes another turn at Americana Sundays

Whorled takes another turn at Americana Sundays

The eclectic trio arrives bearing more musical mashups.

Micah & Molly's harmonic convergence

Ahead of their Americana Sundays appearance, the duo talked about their lives in Michigan music.
Micah & Molly's harmonic convergence
Super Secret Cult Band infiltrates Americana Sundays

Super Secret Cult Band infiltrates Americana Sundays

The "Lovecraftian doo-wop" combo sets its sights on ArtRat Gallery's Americana Sundays music series. 

Ben Traverse and traditional music’s ‘ever-flowing river’

The folksinger, balladeer, educator, songwriter and Earthwork Music Collective member talks about the juncture of tradition and innovation ahead of his Americana Sundays appearance. 
Ben Traverse and traditional music’s ‘ever-flowing river’
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.