Yolonda Lavender, Fake Baseball, & Normal Mode

About this event

Yolonda Lavender is an internationally recognized creative whose artistry is from the soul. As a vocalist, performing artist, composer, arranger and songwriter with five studio albums to date, Yolonda’s artistic offerings span well over 20 years. Like many, Yolonda’s first introductions to art were as a child from her heavily artistic family. From libraries and museums to church, travel and summer’s in the South, this soul based, blues, jazz, gospel and hip hop influenced creative has had a wealth of exposure and experiences that have manifested the talented and intentional artist we know as, Yolonda Lavender.

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Fake Baseball is an eclectic art-pop duo based in Kalamazoo, MI. Fake Baseball bends pop music on its ear by building engaging soundscapes rife with careful consideration toward making those booties drop. Come be bathed in the sweet and uneasy melancholy of a glitchy, introspective dream-zone, or wiggle your hips to an intricate groove nestled within a dazzling arrangement.

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Based in Grand Rapids, Normal Mode is a dynamic group exploring their distinctive style of lo-fi space travel music. Consisting of Dutcher Snedeker (piano and keyboards), Ian Thompson (electric bass), Nathan Coles (drums), and Adam Marth (guitar) they showcase an impressive versatility in their musical exploration. Normal Mode's performances are a testament to their eclectic style, seamlessly weaving together floating ethereal soundscapes and head-bobbing grooves. Their music incorporates a variety of genres, including jazz, electronic, rock, and funk, all while leaving ample room for improvisation.

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The Stray is a music and arts cafe located in Grand Rapids, MI. In addition to our craft beer, coffee and wine selection, our kitchen will be open serving our full dinner menu until 9pm! Get here early to snag your favorite seat and grab a bite to eat before the show begins. Save money by getting discounted tickets online in advance.

The Stray curates a listening room style venue, where performers are front and center, not background entertainment. We frequently ask attendees to silence their phones and keep conversations low out of respect to performers and other audience members.

From The Stray, LLC