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On this week's program, WYCE Station Manager, Phil Tower welcomes Elle Lively, Executive Director of the Michigan Music Alliance. The Michigan Music Alliance was created in 2019 as a direct response to the needs expressed by West Michigan artists. In addition to free educational music business sessions and DIY resources, Michigan Music Alliance works to create opportunities to help artists connect on a personal level, with an end goal of facilitating lasting collaborations and support systems leading to a sustainable music community that focuses on what we all have in common: the love of music. Michigan Music Alliance is a fully volunteer-powered organization. More info at info@michiganmusicalliance.org.

On this week's, Community Connection station manager, Phil Tower, welcomes Regenail Thomas, CEO of Seeds Of Promise, Grand Rapids.  Seeds of Promise is a place-based urban community improvement initiative located in the Southeast community of Grand Rapids. Seeds of Promise empower those who live in this urban neighborhood to direct their own strategy.   Seeds of Promise describes itself as  a “Bottom-Up” rather than “Top Down.” Our future is not about reducing poverty, it is about empowering urban residents to build personal and neighborhood prosperity through producing measurable impacts.  More online: Seeds Of Promise

On this week's episode of Community Connection, WYCE Station Manager welcomes Stephanie Sheler, Executive Director, CASA of Kent County as Executive Director. Stephanie oversees the staff, volunteers, donors, and family court personnel as they work for the best interest of children who are in foster care.  Stephanie encourages you to reach out if you want to know anything about CASA, or if you are interested in volunteering or supporting us in any way. Visit CASA of Kent County

In this week's program, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Randall Goble, Director of Engagement: Marketing, programming, and communications at Kent District Library. Kent District Library operates 20 branch libraries that serve nearly 440,000 residents of 27 different municipalities throughout Kent County. KDL enriches lives by providing information, ideas, and excitement.  Learn More at Kent District Library 

On this week's episode of community connection, station manager, Phil Tower speaks with Michael Van Denend, M.A., Executive Director Michael has always been interested in world events and issues—and is a strong advocate of non-partisan grace-filled discourse. He’s fond of Richard Mouw’s description of “convicted civility”—which is “combining a civil outlook with a passionate intensity about our convictions.”  Michael came to the World Affairs Council after 33 years as the executive director of the Calvin College Alumni Association, where he interviewed and wrote stories about alumni all over the globe. In addition to his leadership role with the World Affairs Council, he’s also an on-air radio programmer at WYCE 88.1 FM (Saturdays from 8-10 a.m.) where he presents folk, blues, jazz, rock, and a lot of WORLD music! More online: World Affairs Council

Station manager, Phil Tower, welcomes, Cathy Holbrook, Executive Director of Saint Cecilia Music Society to talk about the history of the organization and the quality programming and shows coming up in the 2023 season.

Jose Gonzalez joins WYCE Music Director Shane German to discuss fatherhood, existentialism & information theory, musical inspirations, and his gorgeous new album "Local Valley"' - which is out now on Mute Records.   https://jose-gonzalez.com/  WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.   http://www.wyce.org WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Jess Sylvester of Marinero joins WYCE Music Director Shane German to discuss his new album "Hella Love" - which is out now via Hardly Art Records. https://maringuero.bandcamp.com/album/hella-love https://www.hardlyart.com WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Shannon McNally joins WYCE Music Director Shane German to talk about her  career in the music industry and her new album "The Waylon Sessions." https://www.shannonmcnally.com/   WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving  the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond.  Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world  through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of  under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org   WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

On this super-sized edition of Songs from the Second Floor, Amythyst Kiah joins WYCE Music Director Shane German to discuss her brand new album WARY + STRANGE, which is out now on Rounder Records. Amythyst and band also perform the songs "Black Myself", "Firewater", and "Hangover Blues." Special thanks to Rounder Records, Concord, and GRTV. https://www.amythystkiah.com/ WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. A world of music all in one place.   http://www.wyce.org WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center - building community through media. http://www.grcmc.org

Joff Oddie of Wolf Alice joins us to discuss the making of their brand new album BLUE WEEKEND. The band also performs the songs "No Hard Feelings" and "Safe From Heartbreak." https://wolfalice.co.uk WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. A world of music all in one place.   http://www.wyce.org WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center - building community through media. http://www.grcmc.org

Morgan Wade joins us to discuss her new album RECKLESS and performs the songs 'Matches and Metaphors' and 'Other Side.' https://www.morganwademusic.com Special thanks to Thirty Tigers https://www.thirtytigers.com    WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Mike Calabrese & Mike "McDuck" Olson of Lake Street Dive join us to  discuss their new album 'Obviously' and the organization they founded -  Virtual Lessons for Actual Change. The band also perform the songs  'Hypotheticals' and 'Same Old News' - Recorded on 2/25 at Bunker Studios  in Brooklyn NY.  Special thanks to Nonesuch Records. http://www.lakestreetdive.com http://www.virtuallessonsforactualchange.com http://www.nonesuch.com   WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving  the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond.  Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world  through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of  under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org   WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Valerie June performs 'Call Me A Fool' and joins us by phone to discuss her new album 'The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers.'  Special thanks to Fantasy Recordings and Concord Music Group. www.valeriejune.com www.fantasyrecordings.com   WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Joachim Cooder joins us to discuss his new album Over That Road I'm Bound - The Songs of Uncle Dave Macon. He also performs the songs ‘All In Down & Out' and ‘Come Along Buddy’ exclusively for WYCE.   Special thanks to Nonesuch Records and Leslie Rouffe at Songlines Music. www.joachimcooder.com www.nonesuch.com   WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving   the communities of Grand Rapids, West Michigan, & beyond.  Broadcasting on-air  programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the  world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend  of  under-represented music.  Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.   http://www.wyce.org   WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Enjoy a special Songs From The Second Floor conversation & session with George Thorogood about his latest release "Live In Boston, 1982:  The Complete Concert." You’ll also hear a few stripped down duo performances of songs that appear in full band glory on the concert album. Special thanks to Concord // Craft Recordings // Rounder Records https://www.georgethorogood.com/    https://craftrecordings.com/ https://rounder.com/    WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving   the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air   programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online  streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of   under-represented music.  Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org   WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Lael Neale joins us from her Virginia farm to discuss how the vintage Omnichord and 4-track cassette home recording shaped her new album "Acquainted with Night." Lael also performs the songs 'Every Star Shivers in the Dark' and 'How far is it to the Grave.' The new album is out now via Sub Pop Records. https://laelneale.com/ WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Nashville Singer/Songwriter Stephanie Lambring joins us on Songs from the Second Floor to discuss her new album AUTONOMY. She also performs the songs "Mr. Wonderful" and "Somebody Else's Dress" www.stephanielambring.com CONTENT WARNING: This interview & music performance contains subject matter regarding suicide in the LGBTQ community. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. There are resources available like The Trevor Project. To learn more, visit their website at: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ Or call their 24/7 phone line at: 1-866-488-7386 WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1 fm, and reaching out to the world through online  streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org   WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

Gracie & Rachel join WYCE Music Director Shane German to discuss their new album 'Hello Weakness, You Make Me Strong' which is out now via Righteous Babe Records.  Gracie & Rachel also perform the songs "Ideas" and "Sidelines" exclusively for WYCE.  www.gracieandrachel.com WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org

WYCE Music Programmer Randall Stewart speaks with Jim & Susie Malcolm from their home in Scotland about experiences making music together and around the world. Their new album is called "The Berries" and you can learn more at: https://www.jimmalcolm.com/ WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving  the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air  programming at 88.1 fm, and reaching out to the world through online  streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of  under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond.  Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.  http://www.wyce.org   WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. Building community through media. http://www.grcmc.org