Grand Rapids Riverfest

Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." This week, we talked with KAXE volunteer Alyssa Ellyn from Grand Rapids.

KAXE is proud to present the 5th annual Grand Rapids Riverfest lineup to you: Courtney Barnett, Margo Price, Jeremie Albino and Alan Sparhawk!

On a gorgeous September day, thousands gathered for a day of excellent music by the river at Grand Rapids Riverfest. Here's a look back at the event through the eyes of our photographers.

Daniel spoke with KAXE's Kari Hedlund ahead of the band's headlining gig at Grand Rapids Riverfest on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Tickets are still available!

KAXE producers Malachy Koons and Andrew Dziengel go through the grueling task of ranking every Spoon song released in anticipation of their headlining set at Grand Rapids Riverfest.

From Austin, Texas, the band Spoon has released ten albums including a string of five straight top 10 records: "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga" (2007), "Transference" (2010), "They Want My Soul" (2014), "Hot Thoughts" (2017), and "Lucifer on the Sofa" (2022).Grand Rapids Riverfest is Spoon’s only Minnesota date in 2024.

Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Recently, we spoke with KAXE Music Director Kari Hedlund on her go-to breakfast and favorite utensils.

KAXE is excited to share this year's Grand Rapid Riverfest lineup with you! This year we are presenting Spoon, Shakey Graves, Sarah Jarosz, S.G. Goodman and Corey Medina and Brothers. Mark your calendar for Sept. 7, 2024.

Dessa is performing at the 2023 Grand Rapids Riverfest, Saturday, Sept. 9. Her latest album "Bury the Lede" debuts Sept. 29. Tickets are now sold out.

Amanda Shires is performing at the 2023 Grand Rapids Riverfest, Saturday, September 9. Her latest album is a collaboration with the late Bobbie Nelson, sister of Willie, called "Loving You."