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October
Sat, Oct 8, 7:00 pm · The Mickeys
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles front this acoustic foursome from Southwest Michigan. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 15, 7:00 pm · Frog And The Beeftones
Michigan guitarist S. J. Forgey performs "Rockin' in the Night," "Tell Mama" and "Unchain My Heart." 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 22, 7:00 pm · The Msu College Of Music Voice Faculty
Experience the soaring power of the human voice with Broadway and operatic highlights. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 29, 7:00 pm · Thom Jayne And The Nomads
Didgeridoo, trumpet, fiddle, keyboard, guitars and African percussion come together onstage. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
November
Fri, Nov 4, 4:00 am · Thom Jayne And The Nomads
Didgeridoo, trumpet, fiddle, keyboard, guitars and African percussion come together onstage. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 5, 7:00 pm · Groove Merchant
Tasty jazz, rock and R&B from the award-winning West Michigan instrumental quartet. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Nov 11, 4:00 am · Groove Merchant
Tasty jazz, rock and R&B from the award-winning West Michigan instrumental quartet. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 12, 7:00 pm · Delilah Dewylde And The Lost Boys
The sizzling hot dance hall rockabilly group performs "Machine Head" "Speak of the Devil" and more. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Nov 18, 4:00 am · Delilah Dewylde And The Lost Boys
The sizzling hot dance hall rockabilly group performs "Machine Head" "Speak of the Devil" and more. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 19, 7:00 pm · Don Middlebrook And Living Soul
"I Can't Spell Caribbean," "Welcome to the Planet" and more Tropic folk-rock songs are performed. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Nov 25, 4:00 am · Don Middlebrook And Living Soul
"I Can't Spell Caribbean," "Welcome to the Planet" and more Tropic folk-rock songs are performed. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
December
Fri, Dec 2, 4:00 am · Don Middlebrook And Living Soul
"I Can't Spell Caribbean," "Welcome to the Planet" and more Tropic folk-rock songs are performed. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 3, 7:00 pm · The Verve Pipe
Edgy, fun family tunes and favorites from nineties alt-rock icons are highlighted. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Dec 9, 4:00 am · The Verve Pipe
Edgy, fun family tunes and favorites from nineties alt-rock icons are highlighted. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 24, 7:00 pm · The Best Of Backstage Pass, Vol. 2
Featured groups include Groove Merchant, Frog and the Beeftones, The Mickeys and The Verve Pipe. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Dec 30, 4:00 am · The Best Of Backstage Pass, Vol. 2
Featured groups include Groove Merchant, Frog and the Beeftones, The Mickeys and The Verve Pipe. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 31, 7:00 pm · The Mickeys
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles front this acoustic foursome from Southwest Michigan. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
January
Fri, Jan 6, 4:00 am · The Mickeys
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles front this acoustic foursome from Southwest Michigan. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
March
Fri, Mar 9, 4:00 am · Frog And The Beeftones
Michigan guitarist S. J. Forgey performs "Rockin' in the Night," "Tell Mama" and "Unchain My Heart." 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Mar 16, 4:00 am · The Msu College Of Music Voice Faculty
Experience the soaring power of the human voice with Broadway and operatic highlights. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Mar 23, 4:00 am · Thom Jayne And The Nomads
Didgeridoo, trumpet, fiddle, keyboard, guitars and African percussion come together onstage. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
April
Sat, Apr 7, 7:00 pm · Those Delta Rhythm Kings
The little big band from Michigan performs "Tanqueray," "Howlin' for My Darlin" and more favorites. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Apr 13, 4:00 am · Those Delta Rhythm Kings
The little big band from Michigan performs "Tanqueray," "Howlin' for My Darlin" and more favorites. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 14, 7:00 pm · The Mickeys
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles front this acoustic foursome from Southwest Michigan. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Apr 20, 4:00 am · The Mickeys
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles front this acoustic foursome from Southwest Michigan. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 21, 7:00 pm · Frog And The Beeftones
Michigan guitarist S. J. Forgey performs "Rockin' in the Night," "Tell Mama" and "Unchain My Heart." 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Apr 27, 4:00 am · Frog And The Beeftones
Michigan guitarist S. J. Forgey performs "Rockin' in the Night," "Tell Mama" and "Unchain My Heart." 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Apr 28, 7:00 pm · The Msu College Of Music Voice Faculty
Experience the soaring power of the human voice with Broadway and operatic highlights. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
May
Fri, May 4, 4:00 am · The Msu College Of Music Voice Faculty
Experience the soaring power of the human voice with Broadway and operatic highlights. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 5, 7:00 pm · Thom Jayne And The Nomads
Didgeridoo, trumpet, fiddle, keyboard, guitars and African percussion come together onstage. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, May 11, 4:00 am · Thom Jayne And The Nomads
Didgeridoo, trumpet, fiddle, keyboard, guitars and African percussion come together onstage. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 12, 7:00 pm · Groove Merchant
Tasty jazz, rock and R&B from the award-winning West Michigan instrumental quartet. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, May 18, 4:00 am · Groove Merchant
Tasty jazz, rock and R&B from the award-winning West Michigan instrumental quartet. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 19, 7:00 pm · Delilah Dewylde And The Lost Boys
The sizzling hot dance hall rockabilly group performs "Machine Head" "Speak of the Devil" and more. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, May 25, 4:00 am · Delilah Dewylde And The Lost Boys
The sizzling hot dance hall rockabilly group performs "Machine Head" "Speak of the Devil" and more. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, May 26, 7:00 pm · Don Middlebrook And Living Soul
"I Can't Spell Caribbean," "Welcome to the Planet" and more Tropic folk-rock songs are performed. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
June
Fri, Jun 1, 4:00 am · Don Middlebrook And Living Soul
"I Can't Spell Caribbean," "Welcome to the Planet" and more Tropic folk-rock songs are performed. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 2, 7:00 pm · The Verve Pipe
Edgy, fun family tunes and favorites from nineties alt-rock icons are highlighted. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Jun 8, 4:00 am · The Verve Pipe
Edgy, fun family tunes and favorites from nineties alt-rock icons are highlighted. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Jun 15, 4:00 am · Those Delta Rhythm Kings
The little big band from Michigan performs "Tanqueray," "Howlin' for My Darlin" and more favorites. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Jun 22, 4:00 am · The Mickeys
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles front this acoustic foursome from Southwest Michigan. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 23, 7:00 pm · The Best Of Backstage Pass, Vol. 2
Featured groups include Groove Merchant, Frog and the Beeftones, The Mickeys and The Verve Pipe. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Jun 29, 4:00 am · The Best Of Backstage Pass, Vol. 2
Featured groups include Groove Merchant, Frog and the Beeftones, The Mickeys and The Verve Pipe. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 30, 7:00 pm · The Flipside Of Backstage Pass
BackStage Pass presents an hour of previously unseen performances from Michigan artists. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
July
Fri, Jul 6, 4:00 am · The Flipside Of Backstage Pass
BackStage Pass presents an hour of previously unseen performances from Michigan artists. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 7, 7:00 pm · The Chenille Sisters
The folk singers showcase their beautiful vocal harmonizing and gifted song-writing. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Jul 13, 4:00 am · The Chenille Sisters
The folk singers showcase their beautiful vocal harmonizing and gifted song-writing. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 14, 7:00 pm · The Rusty Wright Band
Blues rock from Flint, Michigan, featuring slide-guitar master Rusty Wright. 59 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Jul 20, 4:00 am · The Rusty Wright Band
Blues rock from Flint, Michigan, featuring slide-guitar master Rusty Wright. 59 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 21, 7:00 pm · Seth Bernard And May Erlewine
Uplifting folk/pop songs with a message from the award-winning northern Michigan duo Seth and May. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Jul 27, 4:00 am · Seth Bernard And May Erlewine
Uplifting folk/pop songs with a message from the award-winning northern Michigan duo Seth and May. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jul 28, 7:00 pm · Orrick Ewing
Crunching funk and smooth jazz is showcased from Lansing bassist and band leader Orrick Ewing. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
August
Fri, Aug 3, 4:00 am · Orrick Ewing
Crunching funk and smooth jazz is showcased from Lansing bassist and band leader Orrick Ewing. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Aug 4, 7:00 pm · Seeley And Baldori
Dueling piano boogie from Michigan rock and blues legends Bob Seeley and Bob Baldori. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Aug 10, 4:00 am · Seeley And Baldori
Dueling piano boogie from Michigan rock and blues legends Bob Seeley and Bob Baldori. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Aug 11, 7:00 pm · The Lash
Celtic-American mash-up from a Michigan favorite is showcased. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Aug 17, 4:00 am · The Lash
Celtic-American mash-up from a Michigan favorite is showcased. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Aug 18, 7:00 pm · Msu Chamber Music
Chamber music ensembles at Michigan State University include internationally-recognized performers. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Aug 24, 4:00 am · Msu Chamber Music
Chamber music ensembles at Michigan State University include internationally-recognized performers. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Aug 25, 7:00 pm · Larry Mccray
Blues-guitar powerhouse from Saginaw is showcased. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Aug 31, 4:00 am · Larry Mccray
Blues-guitar powerhouse from Saginaw is showcased. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
September
Sat, Sep 1, 7:00 pm · Bowery
Indie rock from the Grand Rapids quintet is highlighted. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Sep 7, 4:00 am · Bowery
Indie rock from the Grand Rapids quintet is highlighted. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Sep 8, 7:00 pm · Greg Nagy
Soulful blues from up-and-coming Michigan guitarist is featured. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Sep 14, 4:00 am · Greg Nagy
Soulful blues from up-and-coming Michigan guitarist is featured. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Sep 29, 7:00 pm · Shine On: The Best Of Backstage Pass
BackStage Pass presents the best music performances from the third season of programs. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
October
Fri, Oct 5, 4:00 am · Shine On: The Best Of Backstage Pass
BackStage Pass presents the best music performances from the third season of programs. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 6, 7:00 pm · The Chenille Sisters
The folk singers showcase their beautiful vocal harmonizing and gifted song-writing. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Oct 12, 4:00 am · The Chenille Sisters
The folk singers showcase their beautiful vocal harmonizing and gifted song-writing. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 13, 7:00 pm · The Rusty Wright Band
Blues rock from Flint, Michigan, featuring slide-guitar master Rusty Wright. 59 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Oct 19, 4:00 am · The Rusty Wright Band
Blues rock from Flint, Michigan, featuring slide-guitar master Rusty Wright. 59 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 20, 7:00 pm · Seth Bernard And May Erlewine
Uplifting folk/pop songs with a message from the award-winning northern Michigan duo Seth and May. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Oct 26, 4:00 am · Seth Bernard And May Erlewine
Uplifting folk/pop songs with a message from the award-winning northern Michigan duo Seth and May. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Oct 27, 7:00 pm · Orrick Ewing
Crunching funk and smooth jazz is showcased from Lansing bassist and band leader Orrick Ewing. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
November
Fri, Nov 2, 4:00 am · Orrick Ewing
Crunching funk and smooth jazz is showcased from Lansing bassist and band leader Orrick Ewing. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 3, 7:00 pm · Seeley And Baldori
Dueling piano boogie from Michigan rock and blues legends Bob Seeley and Bob Baldori. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Nov 9, 4:00 am · Seeley And Baldori
Dueling piano boogie from Michigan rock and blues legends Bob Seeley and Bob Baldori. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 10, 7:00 pm · The Lash
Celtic-American mash-up from a Michigan favorite is showcased. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Nov 16, 4:00 am · The Lash
Celtic-American mash-up from a Michigan favorite is showcased. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 17, 7:00 pm · Msu Chamber Music
Chamber music ensembles at Michigan State University include internationally-recognized performers. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Nov 23, 4:00 am · Msu Chamber Music
Chamber music ensembles at Michigan State University include internationally-recognized performers. 58 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Nov 24, 7:00 pm · Larry Mccray
Blues-guitar powerhouse from Saginaw is showcased. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Nov 30, 4:00 am · Larry Mccray
Blues-guitar powerhouse from Saginaw is showcased. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
December
Sat, Dec 1, 7:00 pm · Bowery
Indie rock from the Grand Rapids quintet is highlighted. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Dec 7, 4:00 am · Bowery
Indie rock from the Grand Rapids quintet is highlighted. 55 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Dec 14, 4:00 am · Those Delta Rhythm Kings
The little big band from Michigan performs "Tanqueray," "Howlin' for My Darlin" and more favorites. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Dec 21, 4:00 am · The Mickeys
Identical twins Amy Sherman and Julie Peebles front this acoustic foursome from Southwest Michigan. 56 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 22, 7:00 pm · Greg Nagy
Soulful blues from up-and-coming Michigan guitarist is featured. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Fri, Dec 28, 4:00 am · Greg Nagy
Soulful blues from up-and-coming Michigan guitarist is featured. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Dec 29, 7:00 pm · Shine On: The Best Of Backstage Pass
BackStage Pass presents the best music performances from the third season of programs. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]
January
Fri, Jan 4, 4:00 am · Shine On: The Best Of Backstage Pass
BackStage Pass presents the best music performances from the third season of programs. 57 minutes [ CC Stereo TVG ]

upcoming

June
Sat, Jun 22, 8:00 pm · Silent Lapse
Heavy metal rock from Westphalia's favorite sons is showcased. 59 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Mon, Jun 24, 4:00 am · Silent Lapse
Heavy metal rock from Westphalia's favorite sons is showcased. 59 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
Sat, Jun 29, 8:00 pm · The Brenda Loomis Band
Michigan's Brenda Loomis showcases his sultry country vocals. 59 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]
July
Mon, Jul 1, 4:00 am · The Brenda Loomis Band
Michigan's Brenda Loomis showcases his sultry country vocals. 59 minutes [ Stereo TVG ]

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