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.
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RAP AVE gets romantic with R&B showcase
Part 6 of 616 Records’ music series tries a new vibe.
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.
Connecting with Jes Kramer’s wired ballads
Electronic and organic elements combine Oct. 27 at ArtRat.
Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell
Americana Sundays hosts true stories of the spirit realm.
Nic Gareiss: Dancing between tradition and inclusion
The renowned performer discusses the historical roots of his modes of dance, as well as the ethnographic training and queer perspective he brings to the stage.
Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley
Ahead of their performance at Americana Sundays, ArtRat interviewed Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno.
Derrick Shorter’s Good Produce comes to ArtRat
The rapper, producer/engineer and label owner headlines a showcase August 26.
The Wild Honey Collective: Roots with an edge
Born of necessity during the pandemic, the "Lansing supergroup" brings its eclectic mix of influences to ArtRat's Americana Sundays.