The Crane Wives

Sierra Ferrell creates ‘Garden’ dreams, The Crane Wives go well ‘Beyond’ the usual

Howling at the Moon: The Crane Wives soak up stratospheric love in sold-out show

Despite rain and unseasonable temps, The Crane Wives played their first show in more than two years in Grand Rapids, while in Grand Haven, solo performer Ryan Lynch won a wet edition of Walk the Beat.; WALK THE BEAT POWERS UP GRAND HAVEN AMID SHOWERS

This weeks concert recap focuses on three shows in particular that celebrated the talents — new and experienced — of West Michigan artists. Plus view images of Raul Midon, Fatoumata Diawara and more.

Grand Rapids, USA

“I had butterflies all morning,” guitarist and singer Emilee Petersmark conceded backstage, as the band waited for its turn at sound check, some six hours before performing for real in front of a sellout crowd.

Chicago, USA