https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-music Michigan Music en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:03:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-12/how-a-northern-michigan-dj-used-house-music-to-get-through-cancer Val Harmon of Onekema has been a house music DJ for over 50 years, starting in the Chicago club scene in the 1970s. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:03:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-12/how-a-northern-michigan-dj-used-house-music-to-get-through-cancer Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/frankenmuths-polka-sweetheart-discusses-50-year-journey-in-music Linda Lee retired from performing at The Bavarian Inn in 2024 but is still performing for seniors in nursing homes and home-bound residents. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:32:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-13/frankenmuths-polka-sweetheart-discusses-50-year-journey-in-music Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-12/talk-at-lssu-will-highlight-irish-music-from-wcmus-our-front-porch John Sheffler, creator, producer and host of WCMU's Our Front Porch, is set to give a talk at Lake Superior State University highlighting the Irish bands he featured on the program during its 35-year run. His program will be in LSSU's Library Commons Thursday at 7 p.m. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:01:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-12/talk-at-lssu-will-highlight-irish-music-from-wcmus-our-front-porch David Nicholas https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-03/ukulele-enthusiast-wants-to-expand-outreach-throughout-michigan Ben Hassenger, from the non-profit group "Music is the Foundation," hopes to teach ukulele to more music lovers throughout northern Michigan Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-03/ukulele-enthusiast-wants-to-expand-outreach-throughout-michigan Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-23/featuring-playable-antique-instruments-how-one-michigan-museum-is-keeping-old-music-alive The Music House Museum in Williamston, north of Traverse City, uses one-of-a-kind antique instruments through tours with school-aged kids about the history of music. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:01:16 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-23/featuring-playable-antique-instruments-how-one-michigan-museum-is-keeping-old-music-alive Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/a-one-of-a-kind-concert-truck-will-be-making-a-stop-in-bay-harbor The rolling musical venue will be playing concerts August 7th through the 12th at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:26:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/a-one-of-a-kind-concert-truck-will-be-making-a-stop-in-bay-harbor Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-29/dulcimer-group-celebrates-50-years-of-keeping-the-instrument-alive-in-northwest-michigan The Original Dulcimer Players Club celebrated 50 years at the FunFest in Osceola County this month. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 23:35:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-29/dulcimer-group-celebrates-50-years-of-keeping-the-instrument-alive-in-northwest-michigan Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-26/local-artists-take-the-stage-at-coyote-crossing-in-cadillac Along with their live music Saturdays all summer, the Coyote Crossing Resort in Cadillac has hosted open mic nights every Thursday of the summer. Fri, 26 Jul 2024 22:12:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-26/local-artists-take-the-stage-at-coyote-crossing-in-cadillac Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-02/folk-artist-luke-woltanski-shares-how-northern-michigan-culture-influences-his-music Luke Woltanski is a singer/songwriter from the Kalamazoo area, and, like many Michiganders, he spent his summers up north in the wilderness. The northern region is what has influenced his music the most, but the people are just as important to him. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:23:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-02/folk-artist-luke-woltanski-shares-how-northern-michigan-culture-influences-his-music Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-21/rachael-davis-not-just-about-the-music-in-northern-michigan Rachael Davis grew up in the musical community of the Cadillac area. Now, she lives in Nashville with her family, but can't resist a summer of northern Michigan music. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:54:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-21/rachael-davis-not-just-about-the-music-in-northern-michigan Draya Raby