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Everybody on RAP AVE Vol. 1

Everybody on RAP AVE Vol. 1

Two powerful GR hip-hop dynasties join forces in one very special ArtPrize edition!Two powerful GR hip-hop dynasties join forces in one very special ArtPrize edition! GunRu vs. Everybody and RAP... Read More

December: The Schrock Bros return with their holiday show!

Celebrate the holidays with the Schrock Brothers (Americana roots/blues/folk/rock sweetened with three-part harmonies)! Celebrate the holidays with the Schrock Brothers (Americana roots/blues/folk/rock sweetened with three-part harmonies)! For a third year... Read More
December: The Schrock Bros return with their holiday show!
An Afternoon with The Palooka Brothers

An Afternoon with The Palooka Brothers

The Palooka Brothers are “A State of the Art, Pre-modern, ‘All-timey’ String Band™” The Palooka Brothers consist of Jon Cotton, on Bass, BrThe Palooka Brothers are “A State of the... Read More

RAP AVE 12

The 12th installment of this storied music series brought to you by 616 Records! A night of great performances from West Michigan's top rappers and producers. Hosted by the amazing... Read More
RAP AVE 12
RAP AVE 11

RAP AVE 11

The 11th installment of this storied music series brought to you by 616 Records! A night of great performances.The 11th installment of this storied music series brought to you by... Read More

GunRu vs Everybody

A night of music, networking and community celebration!A night of music, networking and community celebration!As Grand Rapids artists and creatives continue to shape our city, another group has emerged to... Read More
GunRu vs Everybody
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. 

Whorled brings global musical vision to ArtRat

Ahead of their Americana Sundays debut, the trio talks about its international blend of influences.
Whorled brings global musical vision to ArtRat
Fiddler Ruby John voices First Nations, European traditions

Fiddler Ruby John voices First Nations, European traditions

She appears with guitarist John Warstler at ArtRat’s Americana Sundays April 7.