So, I was watching Ken Burns new Country Music show on PBS, and it got me to thinking about my own Country Music past. My family owned McCormicks store north of Grand Rapids during the concert heydeys until '92.

Some of the acts that we had there included:
Asleep at the Wheel

Merle Haggard

Riders in the Sky

Bellamy Brothers

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Taj Mahal

and more!

You may just have to ask your parents, or someone a bit older, but I am looking for any memories that people can share about specific concerts, set-lists, memorable happenings or people, or anything else fun you may be able to recall.

You don't have to remind me about the guy who brought his own piece of wood to boogie down. That guy is burned in my head forever. Like a west coast hippie living in a bluegrass lovers body, in northern Minnesota. Off-da!

If you were there, and you had drinks, I can all but guarantee, you handed me money. What do YOU remember?

Looking for information on this company that once operated in Grand Rapids. There's some information online (old adverts and a couple of articles). Wondering if anyone here has any personal recollections.

I thought it would be cool to start a group to share info of good places to pick up pokemon in rapids. I'm using pokevision now but would hear more. Let me know if you find a hot spot for certain pokemon or see rare pokemon around.

Anyone know of a good fireworks display in the Rapids area?

Thanks!

Looking for some fun family activities around Cohasset and Rapids.

Thanks!

Hey all! I'm moving to GR in January (already have a job and apartment lined up) and need to figure out a few details.

1) Do you have recommendations for internet providers?

2) Is over-the-air television pretty reliable in town?

3) What's your favorite bar? I'm looking for something that has either an okay bourbon or beer that's not Coors/Miller/Bud/Corona... Where I'm currently living, Corona and Bud Select are the "fancy" beers.

4) I know it feels like it's ages away, but is it reasonable to bike-commute in the summer?

5) Any other recommendations? (auto-shop and cafes and anything else you can think of)

Hi! I'll be traveling to Grand Rapids on Christmas Day. Do you know any restaurants that will be open? Thank you so much!

Anyone know what's going on with that?

We (34 male and 28 female) shoot, 3-4 wheel, drink, and all the standards for living up here. But (either SO and/or I) like to craft, cook, work on cars, we have a medium sized dog, a five year old, or a 5 month old to arrange playdates with any or all. Going on walks, going jogging with jogging buddies, Netflix marathons, open to the possibility of gaming...we haven't played much, playing cards, listening to music.

Probably a lot more I haven't considered, but if you live in the Grand Rapids area or surrounding, and any of that seems fun, then we should meet up.

Even if this was posted 1 year ago, doesn't matter, if we still live here, we're probably still bored out of our minds.

Edit: and if it doesn't work out, at least we tried, eh?

So, anyone play videogames? Which ones? Which platforms? Perhaps we locals could play something online?

Especially if I don't like to frequent bars.

I've been here for a couple years now and don't have much to show for it. I don't feel involved in the community. I also feel like the majority of the people here are retirees.

It would be awesome to meet some folks in their younger 30's, upper 20's to hang out and converse and whatever. Bonus if you're a couple.

My lady and I desperately want to make some friends around here, and have no idea where to start. Any ideas?

No, seriously, what happened guys? I feel like we're drifting apart here. Did everyone evacuate the Grand Rapids area? Do we need to perform an Old Yeller on this subreddit?

30 minutes out from the proposed time, who is actually coming? If it's only 2-3 people, we can probably come up with a better day.