Monte Pride: Made in Michigan
The Michigan-born and -based singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist talks with ArtRat about his process and his collaborations across the state.
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Whorled brings global musical vision to ArtRat
Ahead of their Americana Sundays debut, the trio talks about its international blend of influences.
Fiddler Ruby John voices First Nations, European traditions
She appears with guitarist John Warstler at ArtRat’s Americana Sundays April 7.
Behind Round Creek String Band’s ‘Midwest old-time sound’
Ahead of the young West Michigan band's Americana Sundays debut, of the show, mandolinist Jason Wheeler talked about the ingredients that go into RCBS' music and collaborative style.
Blue Water Ramblers surface at ArtRat
The 2024 season of ArtRat's Americana Sundays music series kicks off with a set by this veteran Grand Rapids combo, which has been playing together for 22 years.
Connecting with Jes Kramer’s wired ballads
Electronic and organic elements combine Oct. 27 at ArtRat.
Spooky Ms. Tiyi has tales to tell
Americana Sundays hosts true stories of the spirit realm.
Nic Gareiss: Dancing between tradition and inclusion
The renowned performer discusses the historical roots of his modes of dance, as well as the ethnographic training and queer perspective he brings to the stage.
Straight out of Durham: Viv & Riley
Ahead of their performance at Americana Sundays, ArtRat interviewed Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno.