John Sinkevics
@johnsink
John Sinkevics covers the West Michigan music scene in stories, photos & reviews, at http://localspins.com.
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Lindsey Stirling flies high in flashy, festive spectacle at Van Andel Arena localspins.com/lindsey-stirli… @LindseyStirling @VanAndelArena #localspins
One-time Grand Rapidian Maynard James Keenan led Puscifer through a wild theatrical spectacle at DeVos Performance Hall on Tuesday. The review, photos at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13YD @puscifer @DeVosPerfHall #localspins #puscifer #maynardjameskeenan
Puscifer probes depths of vaudevillian, sci-fi, electro-rock, multimedia spectacles in GR show. The review and photos at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13YD @puscifer @DeVosPerfHall #localspins
Open-mics are such a critical part of West Michigan's music scene. Local Spins today looks at the current state of open-mics with the revival of some popular events in the wake of COVID. wp.me/p2aLby-13SW @foundersbrewing @TheParkTheatre #localspins @TheMidtownGR
The revival of W. Michigan’s open-mic meccas: Founders, Park Theatre, Midtown and more. Get the lowdown and a listing of open-mic nights at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13SW #localspins @foundersbrewing @theparktheatre @bootstrapboys
Fabulous to see Billy Strings back in Michigan and loving the vibe of his home-state crowd in a sold-out show. Get the recap, images, set list from Thursday's concert at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13Q9 @BillyStrings #localspins
Bringing the home-state love: Billy Strings fired up a revved-up bluegrass crowd at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo on Thursday. Review, photos, set list at Local Spins. wp.me/p2aLby-13Q9 #localspins @BillyStrings @WECkzoo #billystrings
Another terrific bunch of Michigan releases making a splash. View the latest Hot Top 5 Chart at Local Spins. wp.me/p2aLby-13PK #localspins
The Accidentals, Cole Hansen, The B-Sides crash latest Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart of the top Michigan releases for October. View the chart, listen to tracks at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13PK @moreaccidentals @djangophonique @colehansenmusic @WYCEradio #localspins
From Deftones to Rob Zombie to Nine Inch Nails to Screamin' Jay Hawkins: The Ultimate Halloween Playlist at Local Spins. wp.me/p2aLby-13LF @thebandlokella #localspins
Local Spins' Ultimate Halloween Playlist: The Top 11 Creepy Classics, curated by Jennifer Bartlett of the band Lokella. Listen if you dare. wp.me/p2aLby-13LF #localspins @thebandlokella
British-born, but now splitting her time between Detroit and Nashville, Joanne Shaw Taylor is a blues superstar with a new album and a tour stop in Kalamazoo. The story at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13L1 #localspins @kazoostate @joshawtaylor
Rising to the Top: Joanne Shaw Taylor ignites fans, critics with ‘genuine’ blues fire. She has a new album and plays @kazoostate this week. The interview at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13L1 @joshawtaylor #localspins
Such a joy to interview and such an insightful up-and-coming artist from West Michigan: Myron Elkins in the Artist Spotlight today at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13K2 @MyronElkins #localspins
Today's 'Emerging Artist to Watch' at Local Spins: Allegan County's Myron Elkins is making a splash on the Americana scene. The back story and video at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13K2 @MyronElkins #localspins @elektramusicgrp @LCS_Records
"It's priceless to have a platform that supports independent music and independent musicians." - Kari Lynch Time to support community radio's WYCE: wp.me/p2aLby-13GZ #localspins @WYCEradio @KariLynchMusic @MercurySalad @thehackyturtles @brotherelsey @pinkskyband
Building Stronger Communities Through Music: WYCE's home for discovery of Michigan artists. Today's Fall Fund Drive Kickoff as part of Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast: wp.me/p2aLby-13GZ #localspins @WYCEradio
Impressive set-up and performances for the first-ever October on Ottawa fest on Saturday in GR, although the crowd was small. Recap at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13DD #localspins #socialhousegr #octoberonottawa @thevervepipe @KariLynchMusic
The Verve Pipe closed 'October on Ottawa' fest in downtown GR with an alt-rock flourish, despite chilly temps and a modest turnout. Recap, photos, video at Local Spins, plus images from Joe Satriani @kazoostate wp.me/p2aLby-13DD #localspins @thevervepipe @Melophobixmusic
Another West Michigan band to watch: Lighting Matches releases its new album next week and Local Spins has the sneak preview today. wp.me/p2aLby-13wi #localspins
Grand Rapids alt-rock/folk band Lighting Matches fires up impressive sophomore album. The story, video, radio show podcast at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13wi #localspins @WYCEradio #michiganmusic
Another fabulous instructional camp ahead for acoustic music lovers/players: Great Lakes Music Camp returns to the shores of Lake Michigan for the first time since 2019. The story: wp.me/p2aLby-13vB #localspins
Great Lakes Music Camp returns to Camp Blodgett this weekend with a roster of internationally renowned acoustic instrument instructors. The lowdown at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13vB #localspins @GreatLakesMusic #greatlakesmusiccamp
The latest Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart is out. See who made the local/regional chart this past month. wp.me/p2aLby-13vh #localspins
GR rock bands The Blue Pines, Ficus soar into the Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart, joining Djangophique, Rachel Curtis, Samil. wp.me/p2aLby-13vh #localspins @WYCEradio @djangophonique #michiganmusic
Sun-splashed, collaborative ending to Sounds of the Zoo fest in Kalamazoo over the weekend. Get photos and more at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13u8
Kalamazoo's first-ever Sounds of the Zoo festival ends amid sunshine with "sense of community." Festival recap and photo galleries exclusively at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13u8 #localspins #kalamazoo @MsLauraRain @earthradiomusic @CelloplaysJHM @cabildomusic #soundsofthezoo
News about Michigander, plus today's Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast w/ new music from @CelloplaysJHM @GraceTheisen @larrymccray @theskinnylimbs @WYCEradio #localspins
Michigander breaks leg during music video shoot, delays EP and touring, but still generating national buzz w/ new music. The story and radio show interview/podcast at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13os #localspins @michiganderband @WYCEradio
With new music on the way, Grand Rapids' Bitter Truth is set to fire up the region's hardcore scene. The Artist Spotlight, video and audio at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13nP @bittertruthhc #localspins
Bitter Truth on mission to ignite, expand Grand Rapids’ hardcore music scene. The back story, video and more at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13nP #localspins @bittertruthhc #hardcore
Yup, they do their own 'stunts.' Bad Bad Hats brought plenty of indie-rock charm to GR on Tuesday, along with Wildermiss and Phabies. Review, photos at Local Spins. wp.me/p2aLby-13no @BadBadHats @calvinsao @phabies @Wildermiss
Bad Bad Hats, Wildermiss and Phabies charm Calvin University audience in GR. The review, photos at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13no @BadBadHats @Wildermiss @phabies @calvinsao #localspins
An uplifting night of regional music to kick off the inaugural Sounds of the Zoo festival in Kalamazoo. The roundup at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13mq #localspins
Funk, hip hop, rock light fuse for Day 1 of first-ever Sounds of the Zoo festival in Kalamazoo. Recap, photos, video, schedule at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13mq #localspins @theMainstays @TheIncantations @BellsBrewery #kalamazoo
Local Spins' album reviews are back today after a ridiculously hectic summer. Check 'em out here: wp.me/p2aLby-13m8 #localspins
Michigan Album Reviews today at Local Spins: Desmond Jones, The Accidentals, Lokella, Djangophonique, The Wild Honey Collective & more. wp.me/p2aLby-13m8 @moreaccidentals @thebandlokella @djangophonique @DesmondJonesGR @GTGRecords @KaboomCo
Fabulous weekend of live music to kick off autumn, from @RockfordBrewing to @listeningroomgr to @kazoostate and more. wp.me/p2aLby-13jz #localspins
Lucinda Williams, Marcus King Band, Peach Pit, Tall Tall Trees, Old 97's & more in concert photos at Local Spins: wp.me/p2aLby-13jz @realmarcusking @peachpitmusic @TallTallTreees @Old97s @sectionlive @GLCLive20Monroe @kazoostate @joehertler @BellsBrewery
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