JazzFest returns to Old Town, Thursday, August 1st through Saturday, August 3rd. Celebrating its 25th year, Lansing JazzFest is one of Michigan’s longest running free celebrations of jazz. Thousands will descend on the corner of Turner and Grand River not only to enjoy great music but also great food, craft vendors, children’s activities, and more. You can check out a full list of performers and additional details at jazzlansing.com. Lansing JazzFest, produced by the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art.

Last October, Jen Sygit released her latest album It's About Time and we're happy to say it's about time she received some well deserved recognition for her talents as a musician. At this year's Independent Music Awards in New York City, she won the Best Americana Song Award for the album's title track! We also want to send a shout out to local film maker, Michael McCallum who won Vox Pop/ Fan Favorite for Best Director of a Music Video for Jen's "Love is Wild"! On behalf of all of us at LCC Radio, congratulations to both of you!

The Grand Ledge Music in the Park concert series is back. It's another three months of summer sun, fun, and music! Every Thursdays at 7pm, you can join us at Jaycee Park for a free concert from some of Michigan’s favorite acts. This years MIP series is proudly presented by Nick Cypher Farm Bureau Insurance, Eaton Federal Savings Bank, he City of Grand Ledge, and LCC Radio 89.7! Visit our concert and events page or the official Music in the Park website for more information.

"J Dilla rose to success in the 90’s hip hop scene. Working mostly behind the scenes, J Dilla produced tracks for some of the biggest artists of the era including Janet Jackson, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Erykah Badu, and Busta Rhymes. J Dilla also found success as a part of the Detroit rap group Slum Village and as a solo act. Today J Dilla is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation and his legacy has forever changed the face of hip hop. James Dewitt Yancey was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan...."  Read More

The Coffee Break Morning Show is your connection to LCC and the Lansing community. Co-hosts Jack Robbins and Karen Love talk with a variety of local guests about events, programs, opportunities, and organ izations. You can stay up to date with what's happening on the Coffee Break with our web page! So grab a cup o' joe and tune into 89.7 weekday mornings at 9am or watch the LIVE STREAM on LCC-TV.

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We're online and streaming live! You can listen to LCC Radio anywhere around the world here at our website. Just go to our on-air page and press the play button.  Our media player is more interactive than ever, you’ll find a music playlist so you can find out what you just heard, lyrics, songs facts, quick links to Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud, the WLNZ Radio Blog, plus you can get the latest headlines, weather, and traffic info with our new player apps. Check it out today and listen anywhere at our online stream webpage.

We hope you enjoyed season three of the Grand River Studio Sessions as much as we did! Every episode features music and conversation with artists from the Great Lakes State; all done in one take. The show is simulcast on LCC-TV and LCC Radio so you catch it at home or in your car. This season includes: The Native Howl, Oh Brother, Big Sister, Gasoline Gypsies, Olivia Millerschin, Vandalay, Jesse Rae & the Carolina Catfish, Rob Klajda, DeverauX, Off the Ledge, and The Social Bandits. Don't forget you can watch GRSS anytime on YouTube: GRSS Season 1, GRSS Season 2, and GRSS Season 3!