Are you a fan of Wilco, Ryan Adams, The Avett Brothers and (throwback!) The Jayhawks? Then boy do we have the band for you! The Locavaux Crew had the pleasure of listening to and speaking with Valentiger, a local Grand Rapids, Michigan band, at the northern Michigan brewery, Short’s Brewing Company. Valentiger, consisting of three friends and all around fun-time guys, have put their guitar, bass, drum and harmonic skills to good use. They’ve created fun, laid-back, folk rock tunes that are easily danceable and sure as heck sing-a-long-able. The Short’s Brewing Company’s stage area was packing with dedicated local fans who knew the words to the group’s original song material; couples young and old were up and on their feet, swing dancing and twirling to the upbeat guitar riffs and harmonica solos. The group, on the cusp of releasing their fourth independently produced album, have become masters of rockabilly songs that exude a care-free attitude and leave people thinking: Let’s dance. So make sure to clear your calendar and find a time to see one of Valentiger’s shows in America’s “high-five” state—you’ll find yourself buying their albums immediately after the show (just as we did), we guarantee it!
Valentiger at Short's Brewing Co.
Learn more about Valentiger here!
Listen to their music here!