SPIN and TELL

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Bringing the Blues to Holland

I experienced the music of award-winning blues artist John Nemeth at the Park Theatre last night and was especially impressed with his young guitarist, Sean McDonald.

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Thursday, March 26, 2026

Last Night at Lucy's

Last night at Lucy's, I enjoyed the smooth jazz stylings of Jazz 150, featuring Eddy Curtis (right) on flugelhorn, trumpet and vocals.

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Friday, March 20, 2026

Legendary jazz quartet celebrates 40 years together

The Branford Marsalis Quartet thrilled a sold-out audience at St. Cecilia Music Center last night.

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

South Bend saxophonist swings on the lakeshore

Tonight, the Don Lerman Quintet brought "West Coast Jazz: Into the Cool" to the OxBow House, featuring Jim Cooper on vibraphone, Rob Hartman on bass, Fred Knapp on drums, and Jason Werkema on guitar.

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Friday, March 13, 2026

Acclaimed international act Ladysmith Black Mambazo entertained, educated

Grammy-Award-winning South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo brought their signature storytelling style to Hope College's Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts last night.

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