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A little bit of this and that, with an emphasis on music that brightens the day and lifts your spirits. You'll hear new music, local music, world beat, and plenty of folk, rock, blues, and jazz.

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Tony Bennett and k.d. lang

What a Wonderful World
A Wonderful World 2002 via Sony
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U2

New Year's Day
War 1983 via Island
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Eric Bibb

Shine On
Diamond Days 2006 via Telarc
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Johnny Cash

Highwayman
The Essential Johnny Cash 2002 via Sony

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Amadou & Mariam

Dougou Badia (feat. Santigold)
La Vie Est Belle 2024 via Because Music
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2:40 pm
Promo - GR Live (click for more info)

WYCE invites you to tune in weekly for "GR Live,presented by DGRI...Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc., Thursdays at Noon here on WYCE and live on wyce dot org.. 

Hosted by Quinn Mathews, GR Live features live music from groups playing in the area and interviews with people in our regional music and arts community.

You can listen to GR Live on 88.1 FM WYCE, WYCE dot org, our WYCE Smartphone App, or your smart speaker.

Fountains of Wayne

Valley Winter Song
Welcome Interstate Managers 2003 via S-Curve Records
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Si Kahn

New Year's Eve
New Wood 1994 via Philo Records
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Bob Willoughby

Sugar Babe
Blues, Booze & Oldtimey Soul 1999 via Wild Child Records
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2:30 pm
Promo - Submit Music (click for more info)

Are you a Michigan musician or know of a few talented artists?

Submit an album to 88.1 FM WYCE for airplay consideration. 

View a how-to guide by visiting WYCE dot org and then click on the "Connect" tab to see the steps to add a local album to our WYCE music library!

Khruangbin

Hold Me Up Thank You
A LA SALA 2024 via Dead Oceans
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Andrew Bird & Madison Cunningham

Don't Let Me Down Again
Cunningham Bird 2024 via Loma Vista
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2:20 pm
Arbor Circle PSA (click for more info)

Arbor Circle is proud to be one of West Michigan's most comprehensive providers of mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and family services.

Serving thousands of children, individuals, and families each year, their expert staff partner with people and communities in pursuit of growth and healing. 

Arbor Circle's variety of services includes The Bridge, a 24 hour crisis shelter for children and youth ages 10 to 17 experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about Arbor Circle by visiting Arbor Circle DOT ORG.

Reverend Freakchild

Last Train Blues
Illogical Optimism 2016 via Treated and Released
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Samuel Nalangira

We Are Together
Amayengo 2019 via Independent
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Michigan music!

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Joan Jones

New Year's Eve
Brown Blonde 2007 via Circle Back Music
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Mark Knopfler

Ahead Of The Game
One Deep River 2024 via British Grove / Blue Note
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2:00 pm
WYCE Year-End Fund Drive - Thank you! (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from listeners like you!

We want to thank all of you who have supported us financially during our year-end fund drive.

If you didn't get a chance to donate, today is the last day of the year to give and... help us reach our overall fundraising goal at wyce dot org.

Listener donations make up nearly half of the funding we use to keep WYCE on the air, so we're counting on your support.

Please donate today at wyce dot org, and thank you for supporting independent community radio, WYCE!

Keola Beamer

Winter Tide
Moe'Uhane Kika- Tales From the Dream Guitar 1995 via Windham Hill Records
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Laura Rain & The Caesars

Walk With Me
Walk With Me 2017 via Independent
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Michigan music!

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Barbara Dane

Victim To The Blues
Hot Jazz, Cool Blues & Hard Hitting Songs 2018 via Smithsonian Folkways
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RIP

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A Rueful Noise

The Big Lake
The Ashen Glow 2024 via Silver Maple Kill / GTG
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The Bootstrap Boys

New Years
Between The Hat & The Boots 2019 via Independent
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Michigan music!

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1:40 pm
Gilmore (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Flat River Grill, part of the Gilmore Collection of restaurants. 

The Flat River Grill offers three distinct dining spaces: its dining room, Tributary, and a four-season patio. 

Their new menu features Housemade Meatloaf, Harvest Hash, Pesto Bacon Grilled Cheese, and more.

A full menu and business hours are at flatrivergrill dot com.

Alvin Youngblood Hart

Mama Don't Allow
Territory 1998 via Hannibal
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The Kandinsky Effect

Loops
Pax 6 2017 via Ropeadope
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1:30 pm
Play WYCE Concert Calendar (click for more info)

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Meklit

Ethio Blue
Ethio Blue 2024 via Independent
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Melanie

Wear It Like A Flag
Freedom Knows My Name 1994 via Lonestar
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RIP

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1:20 pm
Franciscan Life Process Center (click for more info)
In these challenging times, mental health support is more crucial than ever. 

Here in West Michigan, the Franciscan Life Process Center is stepping up to meet our community's growing need for mental health services. 

A dedicated team of licensed therapists is available to support children, teens, and adults with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other mental health concerns.

More information is available at LifeProcessCenter dot org slash counseling or at 616-897-7842.


Manassas

Sugar Babe
Pieces 2009 via Rhino
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Big Grams

Goldmine Junkie
Big Grams 2015 via Epic
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COMPILATIONS

Be Thankful For What You Got (J-Felix feat. Sol Goodman)
Tru Thoughts Presents Covers 3 2020 via Tru Thoughts

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COMPILATIONS

December
Bluewerks, Vol. 5 Warm Up 2021 via Bluewerks

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Seth Bernard

New Year Spiritual
Eggtones 4 Directions 2018 via EarthWorkMusic
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Michigan music!

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Billy Strings

Richard Petty (Live)
Live Vol. 1 2024 via Reprise

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1:00 pm
WYCE Year-End Fund Drive - Thank you! (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from listeners like you!

We want to thank all of you who have supported us financially during our year-end fund drive.

If you didn't get a chance to donate, today is the last day of the year to give and... help us reach our overall fundraising goal at wyce dot org.

Listener donations make up nearly half of the funding we use to keep WYCE on the air, so we're counting on your support.

Please donate today at wyce dot org, and thank you for supporting independent community radio, WYCE!

(REQUESTED)

Mark Lavengood

Hungry Heart
We've Come Along 2017 via EarthWorkMusic
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Michigan music!

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Brown Rice Family

SoulJah
Brown Rice Radio Station 2015 via Independent
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COMPILATIONS

The Cadillac Three feat. Breland - Free Fallin'
Petty Country- A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty 2024 via Big Machine

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Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors

New Year
Souvenir 2017 via Independent
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12:40 pm
Steelcase - Better Futures Community (click for more info)
Support for WYCE comes from the Steelcase Better Futures Community.
 
The Better Futures Community is designed to help communities thrive through collective action by exploring bold new approaches to education, equity, and the environment.
 
More information about the Steelcase Better Futures Community and its commitments to the well-being of people and the planet is available at  steelcase dot com slash people dash planet.
 
 

Sheryl Crow

Digging In The Dirt (Feat. Peter Gabriel)
Evolution (Deluxe) 2024 via Valory Music
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(REQUESTED)

Neil Kaufman

Duet
Brain Stains 2024 via Independent
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Michigan music!

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12:30 pm
Wealthy Theatre - Stop Making Sense (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Wealthy Theatre...inviting you to Celebrate New Year's Eve at Wealthy Theatre with a special screening of the Talking Heads classic film,  "Stop Making Sense!"

Come dressed in your favorite NYE attire and ring in the New Year, with TWO screenings of the film at 8pm and 11pm. 

"Stop Making Sense!" is considered by many as one of the best concert films of all time - filmmaker Jonathan Demme captures the energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads, in a fully restored version of the film.

Tickets for both screenings are on sale now at wealthytheatre dot org and proceeds will support WYCE!

Sharon Shannon

The Galway Girl [with Steve Earle]
The Diamond Mountain Sessions 2001 via Compass Records
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COMPILATIONS

Jesus Was A Capricorn (Owed To John Prine)
The Life & Songs Of Kris Kristofferson 2017 via Blackbird Presents

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12:20 pm
Fans of Valley Field (click for more info)
Fans of Valley Field exist to preserve the heritage and promote the usage of Sullivan (Valley) Field. 

Their goal is to create a year-round community space for the surrounding neighborhoods and Grand Rapids. 

You can be a part of history and help save Sullivan (formerly Valley) Field by purchasing a Brick or a spot on their Donor Wall.

Your purchase will help preserve this historic baseball stadium on the West Side of Grand Rapids.

More information on purchasing a brick or a spot on their Donor Wall is at fansofvalleyfield dot org.

MJ Lenderman

She's Leaving You
Manning Fireworks 2024 via Anti
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Saffire -- The Uppity Blues Women

Too Much Butt
Havin' The Last Word 2009 via Alligator Records
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Alex Cuba

H X H Feat. Cimafunk Joaquin Betancourt & Su Joven Jazz Band
Mendo 2021 via Caracol
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Quincy Jones

Soul Bossa Nova
Talkin' Verve 2001 via Verve
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RIP

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Ray Wylie Hubbard

New Year's Eve at the Gates of Hell
The Grifter's Hymnal 2012 via Bordello Records
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12:00 pm
WYCE Year-End Fund Drive - Thank you! (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from listeners like you!

We want to thank all of you who have supported us financially during our year-end fund drive.

If you didn't get a chance to donate, today is the last day of the year to give and... help us reach our overall fundraising goal at wyce dot org.

Listener donations make up nearly half of the funding we use to keep WYCE on the air, so we're counting on your support.

Please donate today at wyce dot org, and thank you for supporting independent community radio, WYCE!