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Anberlin to Appear at West Michigan Whitecaps Game This Sunday

Dave Kim — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:20:06 +0000

Anberlin have played a countless number of shows throughout their decade-long career. This time the Florida alt-rockers are trying something different as they’re set to appear at this Sunday’s (April 21) West Michigan Whitecaps game. The Whitecaps are celebrating their 20th season in Minor League Baseball and want to make this year a little more special [...]

Win Tickets to See the Whitecaps Vs Captains

Dave Kim — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:24:07 +0000

The West Michigan Whitecaps have a three-game series against the Lake County Captains starting Wednesday, August 1, at Fifth Third Ballpark. GRD is giving away a 4-pack of tickets to Friday night’s game, which you can enter below. Former Detroit Tigers great Howard Johnson will sign autographs before the game! The first 1,000 fans receive [...]

Win Tickets to See the Whitecaps Vs Burlington Bees

Dave Kim — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:56:23 +0000

The West Michigan Whitecaps are taking on the Burlington Bees this Saturday (July 21) at Fifth Third Ballpark. Enter below for a chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to the game! The Whitecaps have a big night in store for fans at the game. The first 1,000 people receive a free baseball courtesy of [...]

Hot Wings Throws Out the First Pitch at the Whitecaps Game [VIDEO]

Producer Steve — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 18:30:53 +0000

There are moments in history that are so significant, you’ll always remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when they took place. If you were not at the Whitecaps game last night, you missed one of these moments. It has always been known that Hot Wings is simply terrible at throwing a [...]

Meet the West Michigan Whitecaps' Latest Bobblehead

Dave Kim — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:59:17 +0000

Last month we announced that 97.9 GRD and the West Michigan Whitecaps were teaming up to turn one of the members of the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show into a bobblehead. Since we couldn't decide ourselves who to pick, we turned to you via online voting.

Producer Steve's Goal in Life: Be Immortalized as a Bobblehead!

Producer Steve — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:59:05 +0000

I have few goals in life. In fact, I have just three.

1. Set the world record for the collection of the most barf bags. Why? Why not!

2. Never lose a game of Dizzy Bat Baseball. So far I'm 1-0.

And 3. I want to be immortal

Vote for Which Free Beer and Hot Wings Show Member Should be a Bobblehead

Dave Kim — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:22:59 +0000

The 2012 West Michigan Whitecaps season is underway! 97.9 GRD has teamed up with the Whitecaps to turn one of the members from the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show into a bobblehead. We couldn't decide who would be the best choice so we're giving YOU the power to make the decision for us.

Whitecaps Offer $5 Tickets for First Thursday Game of the Year

Dave Kim — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:09:41 +0000

The West Michigan Whitecaps are offering GRD listeners quite the deal for the first Free Beer & Hot Wings’ Thursdays at the Ballpark, tomorrow night at Fifth Third Ballpark. Fans can purchase reserved seats, normally $9.50, for just $5! It’s basically buying two tickets for the price of one. If that’s not enough to entice you, [...]

Whitecaps Opening Day 2011

Dave Kim — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 15:10:07 +0000

The GRD Roadies were out at Fifth Third Ballpark as the West Michigan Whitecaps pulled out a 13-12 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts on Opening Day! Great job 'Caps!

Producer Joe and Steve's Dizzy Bat Race

Dave Kim — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:17:52 +0000

Producer Joe and Steve from the Free Beer & Hot Wings Show went head-to-head in the Dizzy Bat Race at Sunday’s West Michigan Whitecaps home opener at Fifth Third Ballpark. Steve was determined to win, no matter the cost. Check out the video after the jump. That did not look pretty. However, I was laughing [...]

West Michigan Whitecaps Grand Rapids Home Opener Sunday at 5/3rd Ballpark

JT — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:20:28 +0000

WGRD will be helping the Whitecaps celebrate the beginning of another baseball season here in West Michigan. Join us at the Whitecaps home opener this Sunday at 5/3rd Ballpark because for many of us, Opening Day is like a holiday or an important annual celebration, similar to an anniversary. Opening Day doesn’t quite have the [...]