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Playlist from 05/01/2025 @ 6:00pm

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Nanette O'Connell

Nanette tries to make her show "the soundtrack to your life" (at least three hours of it) -- music expressing all sorts of moods, with folk/rock preferences.

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all tracks listed in reverse chronological order

COMPILATIONS

Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)
High Cotton - A Tribute To Alabama 2013 via Lightning Rod Records

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Mar
African Odyssey 2001 via Putumayo World Music

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Bruce Springsteen

I'll See You in My Dreams
Letter To You 2020 via Columbia
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Shane Sato

Until We Meet Again
Until We Meet Again 2024 via Sumiko
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Leon Bridges

When a Man Cries
Leon 2024 via Columbia
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8:40 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!

Evan Nicole Bell

It's Not My Cross To Bear
Shades Of Blue 2025 via Hummingbird
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May Erlewine

About Me
What It Takes 2025 via 10 Good Songs
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8:30 pm
GRTV Media Presentation Suite (click for more info)

GRTV is offering a new service that allows community members and organizations to digitize their outdated home media through the launch of its "Media Preservation Suite." 


The Media Preservation Suite is geared toward community members and organizations interested in transferring VHS tapes, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs and 8-millimeter film - into digital formats. 

Users must be GRCMC all-access members to use this service then complete a one-time certification training to learn how to use the digitization equipment and software. 

For more information including details on certification training, email help@grtv dot org.

Hot 8 Brass Band

Big Tuba (Clean)
Big Tuba 2025 via Tru Thoughts
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The Henhouse Prowlers

Headin' For A Heartache
Unravel 2025 via Dark Shadow

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Galactic & Irma Thomas

Be Your Lady
Audience With The Queen 2025 via Thirty Tigers
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8:20 pm
Grand Rapids Public Library (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Grand Rapids Public Library.

On Saturday, May 24, the Main Library branch will present an immersive Polynesian Dance Performance!

The Hula and 'Ori Tahiti, two vibrant dance styles from the Hawaiian and Polynesian islands, will be demonstrated in this all-ages celebration of culture and tradition. 

More information is available at grpl.org

Sierra Hull

E Tune
A Tip Toe High Wire 2025 via Independent
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Aimee Mann

Barfly
Charmer 2012 via SuperEgo Records
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Rickie Lee Jones

On Saturday Afternoons in 1963
Rickie Lee Jones 1979 via Warner Brothers
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Kukuruza

The Wanderer
Crossing Borders 1993 via Sugarhill
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Emmylou Harris

Together Again
Elite Hotel 1975 via Warner Brothers
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8:00 pm
CASA of Kent County (click for more info)
Every child in foster care deserves a voice in the courtroom, and you can be that voice. 

Court Appointed Special Advocates - known by the acronym CASA - of Kent County is looking for dedicated volunteers to advocate for children in the child welfare system, ensuring they have the support and stability they need. 

No special background is required--just compassion and a desire to make a difference. 

CASA invites you to join them in bringing hope and positive change to a child's life. 

Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer today.at casakentco dot org.  That's c-a-s-a-k-e-n-t-c-o dot o-r-g!

Neal Francis

Dirty Little Secret
Return to Zero 2025 via ATO
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COMPILATIONS

You've Got The Power -Bea Ford, James Brown
James Brown's Original Funky Divas 1998 via Polygram

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COMPILATIONS

No Matter What You Do
Echo In The Canyon 2019 via BMG

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Joni Mitchell

Stormy Weather
Both Sides Now 2000 via Reprise / Wea
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Djo

Charlie's Garden
The Crux 2025 via AWAL
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7:40 pm
ASM Global - Star Wars May 4th with GRSO (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Grand Rapids Symphony...Presenting Star Wars: A New Hope,  in concert on Sunday, May 4 at Van Andel Arena.

This is an opportunity to watch the iconic film as the Grand Rapids Symphony performs John William's Oscar-winning score.

Tickets for Star Wars A New Hope in Concert live to film are available at Ticketmaster dot com.

This presentation is licensed by Disney Concerts.

Marc Broussard

Hurricane Heart
A Life Worth Living 2014 via Vanguard
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The Living Sisters

This Mountain Has Skies
Love To Live 2010 via Vanguard Records
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Augustus Pablo

Memories of the Ghetto
East of the River Nile 2002 via Shanachie
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7:30 pm
Dizzybird Records - 25 in 25 Package (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Dizzybird Records, a Grand Rapids-based, boutique record label - celebrating its 11th anniversary with a party on Friday, May 9 at The Pyramid Scheme!

The event will feature performances from Crystal Trench, Hollywood Makeout, Gringo Star, and Heaters.

Tickets for Dizzybird Records' 11-year anniversary party are on sale now at Dizzybird records dot com.

Harry Nilsson

Down
Nilsson Schmilsson 1971 via RCA
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Eric Kamau Gravatt

Baby Wayne
Fire on the Nile 2014 via Red House
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7:20 pm
Grand Rapids Public Library (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Grand Rapids Public Library.

On Saturday, May 24, the Main Library branch will present an immersive Polynesian Dance Performance!

The Hula and 'Ori Tahiti, two vibrant dance styles from the Hawaiian and Polynesian islands, will be demonstrated in this all-ages celebration of culture and tradition. 

More information is available at grpl.org

COMPILATIONS

I Don't Wanna Talk About It - Indigo Girls
Philadelphia- Music From The Motion Picture 1993 via Epic

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Eric O'Daly

Indigo Sky
Catching Light [EP] 2022 via Independent
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Ingrid Michaelson

Breakable
Girls and Boys 2007 via Cabin 24
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7:00 pm
People's Cider Company via Bill Coyne (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is The People's Cider Company Bar in Grand Rapids....wishing you Solidarity & Ciders on this May Day 2025"

Established on May Day 2012, they are dedicated to supporting local sustainable agriculture through the production of hard ciders.

Ciders can be purchased from The People's Cider Company Bar, at 539 Leonard Street NW,  and The Fulton Street Farmers Market on Saturdays year-round, plus at select local merchants.

Hours and additional information are available at thepeoplescider dot com

Ally Venable

Do You Cry
Money & Power 2025 via Ruf
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Todd Rundgren

Puzzle
Space Force 2022 via Cleopatra
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Beegie Adair

I Love Paris
Dream Dancing- Songs of Cole Porter 2001 via Spring Hill (Wea406)
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Radhika Vekaria

Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram
Warriors of Light 2024 via Yaana
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6:40 pm
Live Nation - Hippie Sabotage (*BACKEND) (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Live Nation presenting Hippie Sabotage at GLC Live at 20 Monroe on May 14th.

Hippie Sabotage is an electronic and hip-hop duo, including elements of psych and indie rock.

Carpetman will be joining them on this tour.

Tickets and more information for Hippie Sabotage at GLC Live can be found online at live nation dot com.

Dee Dee Bridgewater

How High the Moon
Dear Ella 1997 via Polygram Records
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Richard Thompson

Orange Coloured Sky
1000 Years Of Popular Music 2006 via Cooking Vinyl
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Ana Popovic

Rise Up!
Power 2023 via ArtisteXclusive Records
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Eliza Thorn

Nobody but You
Somebody New 2024 via Independent
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6:30 pm
Dizzybird Records - 25 in 25 Package (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Dizzybird Records, a Grand Rapids-based, boutique record label - celebrating its 11th anniversary with a party on Friday, May 9 at The Pyramid Scheme!

The event will feature performances from Crystal Trench, Hollywood Makeout, Gringo Star, and Heaters.

Tickets for Dizzybird Records' 11-year anniversary party are on sale now at Dizzybird records dot com.

Rainbow Girls

City Slickers
Single 2024 via Independent
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Guster

Keep Going
Single 2024 via Ocho Mule
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Clay Street Unit

Let's Get Stoned
Single 2025 via Monument
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6:20 pm
Promo - Smart Speaker / APP (click for more info)

Not near a radio? That's not a problem anymore.

In addition to our 24/7 live stream at WYCE dot org and our FREE Smartphone app, you can also listen to WYCE at home on your favorite smart speaker.

Simply tell your Amazon or Google smart speaker to "Play WYCE" ,-- and A World of Music will begin playing for you!

No matter where you are, you now have several ways to enjoy your favorite programmers, and a world of music on WYCE!

Alexis Cunningham

Nice To Know You
Single 2025 via Independent
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Valerie June

Love Me Any Ole Way
Owls, Omens, and Oracles 2025 via Concord
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George Montrelle

Cinnamon
Single 2023 via Independent
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Joe Bonamassa

Shake This Ground
Single 2025 via J&R Adventures
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6:00 pm
People's Cider Company via Bill Coyne (click for more info)

Today's WYCE Day Sponsor is The People's Cider Company Bar in Grand Rapids....wishing you Solidarity & Ciders on this May Day 2025"

Established on May Day 2012, they are dedicated to supporting local sustainable agriculture through the production of hard ciders.

Ciders can be purchased from The People's Cider Company Bar, at 539 Leonard Street NW,  and The Fulton Street Farmers Market on Saturdays year-round, plus at select local merchants.

Hours and additional information are available at thepeoplescider dot com