Whitecaps Community Foundation hosting ‘Baseball and Ballads’ fundraiser at New Vintage Place

The Whitecaps Community Foundation announced their annual fundraiser will feature an 80s theme along with members of the World Series winning 1984 Detroit Tigers team. This year’s fundraiser will again support local youth baseball and softball with a live event and silent auction. The stage has been set for Thursday, January 25th. Former Detroit Tigers…MORE

Black Crowes Announce ‘Happiness Bastards’ Tour

The Black Crowes will be heading out on tour this spring to promote their new album. The ‘Happiness Bastards’ tour will include 21 dates in North America and 14 dates in Europe and the UK – kicks off April 2nd in Nashville, TN and wrapping up June 9th in Merida, Spain. Tickets go on sale…MORE

More snow heading to West Michigan this weekend

Buckle up. More accumulating snow is heading to the area. WZZM reported more than five inches of snowfall from the storm earlier this week. They’re now reporting that areas of West Michigan could see up to 12 inches of snow this weekend. Stay up to date with everything you need to know when it comes…MORE

Ways you can listen to Classic Rock 97 LAV

Stay connected to classic rock 97 LAV wherever you go! Find out the best way to take America’s best rock station with you around the world through your computer, phone, tablet, or smart speaker! RADIO If you are in West Michigan, you can tune in to LAV on your radio: FM 96.9 DESKTOP & LAPTOP…MORE

Can “Dry January” Improve Your Health?

For those participating, welcome to “Dry January.” It started in 2013 and encourages people to take the entire month off from drinking alcohol in any form. Initially, 4,300 people took the no-booze pledge. That number grew to over five million in 2017. Those who participate, claim to experience a variety of health benefits by the…MORE

New Motley Crue member gushes over new music coming

We know Mötley Crüe has been working on some new music, and guitarist John 5 says it’s some good stuff. He told the Illinois Entertainer that Nikki Sixx “is pumping out amazing lyrics and great music.”“Just the other day, Nikki called me and he was playing guitar over the phone and he’ll play a riff,…MORE

‘The Foolery’ set to open December 18 in downtown Grand Rapids

Wahlburgers closed it’s doors earlier this year on the corner of Ionia and Fulton in downtown Grand Rapids. It did not remain empty for long. A report from MLive indicates a new restaurant is set to open in that same location. The ‘fine dive bar’ setting will be called The Foolery, where Detroit-style pizza will…MORE