http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/Music News, Reviews and MoreenMon, 09 Nov 2009 07:05:18 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noMusic News, Reviews and Moresound_checkhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/GrXI797t9dU/has_steven_tyler_quit_aerosmit.htmlJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 09 Nov 2009 07:05:18 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3912774 ]]>After being together for nearly 40 years, has Aerosmith lost its dynamic frontman? http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/11/has_steven_tyler_quit_aerosmit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/I3aWhAhZaJs/local_spins_of_the_week_detroi.htmlLocal SpinsJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 05 Nov 2009 19:55:04 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3888166 ]]>The arrival of "Early Seger" complements recent release of a new book about Seger's formative years, "Travelin' Man: On the Road and Behind the Scenes With Bob Seger," by photographer Tom Weschler and veteran music writer Gary Graff.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/11/local_spins_of_the_week_detroi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/owJJXp2sRes/the_weekend_list_black_crowes.htmlJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 04 Nov 2009 12:53:20 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3880233 ]]>Blogger offers musical performances to check out this weekend.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/11/the_weekend_list_black_crowes.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/aXpHPPLYZB0/video_rock_band_the_outer_vibe.html39000John Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressSat, 31 Oct 2009 19:57:45 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3857956 ]]>The Outer Vibe played for candy and the adulation of surprised homeowners. http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/video_rock_band_the_outer_vibe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/MMsahJYeR0M/local_spins_of_the_week_the_ro.htmlJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 29 Oct 2009 12:39:09 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3841223 ]]>Take a listen to two tunes from West Michigan artists.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/local_spins_of_the_week_the_ro.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/x1rpP1ZgnLU/the_weekend_list_halloweens_mu.htmlWeekend picksJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 29 Oct 2009 12:39:45 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3833767 ]]>Check out list of Halloween music options for this weekend.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/the_weekend_list_halloweens_mu.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/RSoAOPKgozM/halloween_is_coming_what_are_t.html39000John Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressWed, 28 Oct 2009 10:25:43 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3831965 ]]>Aside from the truly frightening new release by the Backstreet Boys or Bob Dylan's new Christmas album, what are the scariest rock songs to tingle your spine and rattle your senses?http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/halloween_is_coming_what_are_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/8izURtD3vfg/first-ever_instruments_of_hope.htmlConcertsJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressMon, 26 Oct 2009 08:16:54 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3823072 ]]>From Grand Rapids singer-songwriter Justin Stover to the rare combo of Ralston Bowles and rock band Sweet Japonic, Sunday night's Instruments of Hope benefit concert at Wealthy Theatre boasted some compelling stage entertainment.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/first-ever_instruments_of_hope.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/9oK36z7Kusg/local_spins_of_the_week_grand_19.htmlJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 22 Oct 2009 13:16:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3804725 ]]>Listen to three songs from some great artists. http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/local_spins_of_the_week_grand_19.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/86OhjrWFg3Y/the_weekend_list_ramsey_lewis.htmlWeekend picksJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 22 Oct 2009 12:55:29 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3801761 ]]>Blogger shares his list of musical acts to check out this weekend.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/the_weekend_list_ramsey_lewis.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/5oIo3eU8PRs/fall_cd-release_roundup_take_2.htmlAlbum reviewsJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressTue, 20 Oct 2009 10:14:06 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3794132 ]]>Here's a thumbs-up, thumbs-down roundup of some new musical stuff.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/fall_cd-release_roundup_take_2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/JMJbxK8g0gE/local_spin_of_the_week_grand_r_15.htmlLocal SpinsJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 15 Oct 2009 13:32:11 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3771703 ]]>Mid-Life Crisis releases 13 original tunes covering the gamut from acoustic-style ballads to country- and blues-tinged rock, even a certain Beatlesque charm on "Heavenly Dreams."http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/local_spin_of_the_week_grand_r_15.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/9tXPt-FKT2I/the_weekend_list_grand_rapids_1.htmlLocal SpinsJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 15 Oct 2009 06:52:27 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3767313 ]]>Blogger John Sinkevics shares his picks for local music to check out.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/the_weekend_list_grand_rapids_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/ig2eLr4McvI/fall_cd-release_roundup_avett.htmlAlbum reviewsJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 15 Oct 2009 09:28:58 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3765922 ]]>Here's a thumbs-up, thumbs-down roundup of some new musical stuff.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/fall_cd-release_roundup_avett.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/no5jiVtEx7E/local_spins_of_the_week_grand_18.htmlLocal SpinsThe Grand Rapids PressThu, 08 Oct 2009 13:07:03 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3740375 ]]>Listen and download tracks from the artists.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/local_spins_of_the_week_grand_18.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/Cv0Vovtzv3I/the_weekend_list_bb_king_umphr.htmlWeekend picksJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 08 Oct 2009 05:12:06 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3738697 ]]>The winner of the much-ballyhooed ArtPrize competition gets announced tonight. But I'd like to dole out my own SinkPrize award to the best ArtPrize performance now. http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/the_weekend_list_bb_king_umphr.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/vS27RpquKMQ/local_spins_of_the_week_grand_17.htmlLocal SpinsJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressFri, 02 Oct 2009 09:04:36 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3712609 ]]>Listen to and download two mp3s from the artists.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/local_spins_of_the_week_grand_17.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/Z-FChG4EqgY/the_weekend_list_taylor_swift.htmlJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 01 Oct 2009 13:07:19 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3709299 ]]>John Sinkevics shares his local music picks for the weekend.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/10/the_weekend_list_taylor_swift.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/QyRcwugkZd8/local_spin_of_the_week_michiga.htmlLocal SpinsJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 24 Sep 2009 14:17:52 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3678877 ]]>DrakeAll Things Change.mp3(Right-click to download)if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('8f3c3a4b-6729-49fb-a082-ec789367bb96');Get the Google Audio Widget widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info)In Sunday's Entertainment section of The Press, I'll unveil reviews of a fresh batch of...http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/09/local_spin_of_the_week_michiga.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sound_check/~3/gHXMgFOwvmo/the_weekend_list_artprize_rule.htmlWeekend picksJohn Sinkevics | The Grand Rapids PressThu, 24 Sep 2009 13:45:10 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/soundcheck//2334.3676204 ]]>While there are plenty of striking sculptures, paintings and other traditional pieces to ogle and ponder, there's performance art and concerts to consider this weekend as well.http://blog.mlive.com/soundcheck/2009/09/the_weekend_list_artprize_rule.htmlnonadult