Grand Rapids venue rebrands as GLC Live at 20 Monroe
The 2,600 seat downtown Grand Rapids concert venue formerly 20 Monroe Live will reopen in August as GLC Live at 20 Monroe under a naming sponsorship with Gun Lake Casino and Live Nation. The lineup begins August 14 with Dermot Kennedy, then Joe Russo's Almost Dead on August 26 and Beartooth on September 25. Sal Semola of Gun Lake Casino called the alliance a step toward unmatched entertainment.
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Michigan groups launch free databases for music links
The Michigan Music Alliance based in Grand Haven has created three online databases for Michigan musicians venues and recording studios to simplify bookings collaborations and artist discovery. Executive director Elle Lively says the nonprofit aims to empower artists not promote or book acts. The system helps venues locate talent and enables musicians to find collaborators and contact information.
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Summer of Soul shines as essential music documentary
Questlove edits 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival footage into a stirring film blending iconic stage moments with candid interviews. Granular performances by Mahalia Jackson Mavis Staples Nina Simone Stevie Wonder and Sly and the Family Stone illuminate a pivotal cultural moment long shelved before this cinematic release.
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