John Sinkevics

John Sinkevics covers the West Michigan music scene in stories, photos & reviews, at

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Lindsey Stirling flies high in flashy, festive spectacle at Van Andel Arena https://t.co/sMM95bzgtg @LindseyStirling @VanAndelArena #localspins

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@TheRichardLewis @peterframpton 'Twas a magical night at Meijer Gardens.

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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: https://t.co/4uFY1nxyhi
@puscifer @DeVosPerfHall #localspins #puscifer #maynardjameskeenan

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Puscifer probes depths of vaudevillian, sci-fi, electro-rock, multimedia spectacles in GR show. The review and photos at Local Spins: https://t.co/H29IFJ2f2X
@puscifer @DeVosPerfHall #localspins

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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. https://t.co/pZoLDMqhOf
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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: https://t.co/Ir5EwDCBsN #localspins @foundersbrewing @theparktheatre @bootstrapboys

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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: https://t.co/ePbkXGlmBe @BillyStrings #localspins

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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. https://t.co/xbhmsLEiKu
#localspins @BillyStrings @WECkzoo #billystrings

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Another terrific bunch of Michigan releases making a splash. View the latest Hot Top 5 Chart at Local Spins. https://t.co/IUWMmt8vqf #localspins

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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:
https://t.co/es0XblCagp
@moreaccidentals @djangophonique @colehansenmusic @WYCEradio #localspins

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From Deftones to Rob Zombie to Nine Inch Nails to Screamin' Jay Hawkins: The Ultimate Halloween Playlist at Local Spins. https://t.co/uptnA0kSrh
@thebandlokella
#localspins

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Local Spins' Ultimate Halloween Playlist: The Top 11 Creepy Classics, curated by Jennifer Bartlett of the band Lokella. Listen if you dare. https://t.co/ngOMxZlcJr #localspins @thebandlokella

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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: https://t.co/UR83dguRQ9 #localspins @kazoostate @joshawtaylor

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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: https://t.co/HMI3u1LZoH
@joshawtaylor #localspins

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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: https://t.co/pSeW6Ch9yK @MyronElkins #localspins

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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: https://t.co/HZYp8A35Df
@MyronElkins #localspins @elektramusicgrp @LCS_Records

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"It's priceless to have a platform that supports independent music and independent musicians." - Kari Lynch Time to support community radio's WYCE: https://t.co/wm91ovEXIh
#localspins @WYCEradio @KariLynchMusic @MercurySalad @thehackyturtles @brotherelsey @pinkskyband

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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:
https://t.co/YVpdmKBYWs
#localspins @WYCEradio

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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: https://t.co/t2rAWkiVu3
#localspins #socialhousegr #octoberonottawa @thevervepipe @KariLynchMusic

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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
https://t.co/5xsnD4f8xZ
#localspins @thevervepipe @Melophobixmusic

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Another West Michigan band to watch: Lighting Matches releases its new album next week and Local Spins has the sneak preview today.
https://t.co/ZzV9kzK1Kl
#localspins

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Grand Rapids alt-rock/folk band Lighting Matches fires up impressive sophomore album. The story, video, radio show podcast at Local Spins: https://t.co/djQQnmxv6Z
#localspins @WYCEradio #michiganmusic

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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: https://t.co/PzJatZMrO3
#localspins

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Great Lakes Music Camp returns to Camp Blodgett this weekend with a roster of internationally renowned acoustic instrument instructors. The lowdown at Local Spins: https://t.co/pRgVKqoGO8
#localspins @GreatLakesMusic #greatlakesmusiccamp

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The latest Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart is out. See who made the local/regional chart this past month.
https://t.co/WRDJuq2ZWp
#localspins

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GR rock bands The Blue Pines, Ficus soar into the Local Spins Hot Top 5 Chart, joining Djangophique, Rachel Curtis, Samil.
https://t.co/ZW6fm3b9EK
#localspins @WYCEradio @djangophonique #michiganmusic

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Sun-splashed, collaborative ending to Sounds of the Zoo fest in Kalamazoo over the weekend. Get photos and more at Local Spins: https://t.co/GDlXNxbiA3

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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: https://t.co/AssvTHkSNj
#localspins #kalamazoo @MsLauraRain @earthradiomusic @CelloplaysJHM @cabildomusic #soundsofthezoo

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News about Michigander, plus today's Local Spins on WYCE radio show podcast w/ new music from @CelloplaysJHM @GraceTheisen @larrymccray @theskinnylimbs @WYCEradio #localspins

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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: https://t.co/TOFlbqCu71
#localspins @michiganderband @WYCEradio

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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: https://t.co/5HBFCrGjrC @bittertruthhc #localspins

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Bitter Truth on mission to ignite, expand Grand Rapids’ hardcore music scene. The back story, video and more at Local Spins:
https://t.co/eDEu7cKSpR
#localspins @bittertruthhc #hardcore

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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. https://t.co/7HD9rzpoN2
@BadBadHats @calvinsao @phabies @Wildermiss

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Bad Bad Hats, Wildermiss and Phabies charm Calvin University audience in GR. The review, photos at Local Spins: https://t.co/eMD08wcQda
@BadBadHats @Wildermiss @phabies @calvinsao #localspins

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An uplifting night of regional music to kick off the inaugural Sounds of the Zoo festival in Kalamazoo. The roundup at Local Spins: https://t.co/rq3mrVOZxv
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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: https://t.co/0FHeGUNTNR
#localspins @theMainstays @TheIncantations @BellsBrewery #kalamazoo

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Local Spins' album reviews are back today after a ridiculously hectic summer. Check 'em out here: https://t.co/pGsmYVQLWq
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Michigan Album Reviews today at Local Spins: Desmond Jones, The Accidentals, Lokella, Djangophonique, The Wild Honey Collective & more. https://t.co/eIdCdz1NJY
@moreaccidentals @thebandlokella @djangophonique @DesmondJonesGR @GTGRecords @KaboomCo