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OxfordGang and 616 Records Present RAP AVE

OxfordGang and 616 Records Present RAP AVE

A glittering night of hip-hop excellence in the heart of downtown Gun Ru. .Featuring : The CoreMavimarxHeff BanksOxfordGangWuzeeMonty Psychs— DJ CAM BEEZY — Read More

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’
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. 

In layered mixed media, Kat Kallen explores the sacred and personal

ArtRat’s ‘Presence’ gift show features her iconographic works. 
In layered mixed media, Kat Kallen explores the sacred and personal
In 100 small works, Michael Thoresen draws on his range

In 100 small works, Michael Thoresen draws on his range

The Michigan artist's series of small abstracts on paper adorn ArtRat’s ‘Presence’ holiday show.

Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Whorled

The eclectic trio takes ArtRat for another global tour of folk music.Described in Local Spins as “a road trip for the ears,” Whorled transports their audience around the globe as... Read More
Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Whorled
Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Micah Ling and Molly McBride

Americana Sundays: An Afternoon with Micah Ling and Molly McBride

Traditional music duo combines multiple instruments and close harmonies.Micah Ling and Molly McBride join voices on cello, fiddle, banjo and guitar to share their love of traditional music. Old-time fiddle... Read More

Spencer LaJoye revisits their roots

The “queer indie folk” singer/songwriter plays Americana Sundays Nov. 10.
Spencer LaJoye revisits their roots
Youngman & Oldmen: 150 years and counting

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...