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      <title>Grand Rapids Radio Personality Aris Hampers has Passed Away</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[His voice was heard on the Grand Rapids radio airwaves for decades. This weekend we received the sad news that Aris Hampers has passed away. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/former-grand-rapids-radio-personality-aris-hampers-has-passed-away/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[His voice was heard on the Grand Rapids radio airwaves for decades. This weekend we received the sad news that Aris Hampers has passed away. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/former-grand-rapids-radio-personality-aris-hampers-has-passed-away/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids On Tap Live Entertainment Will Be Fun</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 16:09:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids On Tap is just over a month away, Jul y15th, and we're really looking forward to all the great beers from around West Michigan, and the rest of the country. We're excited for the great food that'll be there, and the live music will be fun! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-on-tap-live-entertainment-will-be-fun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids On Tap is just over a month away, Jul y15th, and we&apos;re really looking forward to all the great beers from around West Michigan, and the rest of the country. We&apos;re excited for the great food that&apos;ll be there, and the live music will be fun! <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-on-tap-live-entertainment-will-be-fun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>A DJ’s Concert Day – Volbeat Behind the Scenes</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:17:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Monday, June 5, 2017, Volbeat hit Grand Rapids for a show at 20 Monroe Live. I decided to take you behind the scenes of a typical concert day for a DJ, including being on the air, the Meet &amp; Greet, introducing the band, and rocking during the show! <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-djs-concert-day-volbeat-behind-the-scenes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Monday, June 5, 2017, Volbeat hit Grand Rapids for a show at 20 Monroe Live. I decided to&nbsp;take you behind the scenes of a typical concert day for a DJ, including being on the air, the Meet &amp;amp; Greet, introducing the band, and rocking during the show! <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-djs-concert-day-volbeat-behind-the-scenes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Steve Licks the Floor and The DJ Scam A-Hole – FBHW Segment 16</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2016 19:45:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Today on Segment 16, the guys pick a winner for some MIS racing tickets, and Steve might have to lick the floor with his eyes closed until he licks up a winner name. <a href="https://wgrd.com/steve-licks-the-floor-and-the-dj-scam-a-hole-fbhw-segment-16/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today on Segment 16, the guys pick a winner for some MIS racing tickets, and Steve might have to lick the floor with his eyes closed until he licks up a winner name. <a href="https://wgrd.com/steve-licks-the-floor-and-the-dj-scam-a-hole-fbhw-segment-16/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Belgian Drummer is a Kick-Ass One-Man Music Machine! [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2014 15:59:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Most DJs just play crap from their laptops and check their email while people dance, but this dude rocks the hell out of the drum kit!
Okay, so technically there are two guys in SquarElectric, but the other guy mostly does video and some sound effects.  The guy controlling all the music and samples, as well as playing the drums, is Michael Schack.  He's an energetic Belgian drummer who has put tog <a href="https://wgrd.com/belgian-drummer-is-a-kick-ass-one-man-music-machine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Most DJs just play crap from their laptops and check their email while people dance, but this dude rocks the hell out of the drum kit!
Okay, so technically there are two guys in SquarElectric, but the other guy mostly does video and some sound effects.  The guy controlling all the music and samples, as well as playing the drums, is Michael Schack.  He's an energetic Belgian drummer who has put tog <a href="https://wgrd.com/belgian-drummer-is-a-kick-ass-one-man-music-machine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Beer &amp; Hot Wings: The Most Awkward DJ Event Ever? [Video]</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2014 12:00:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ah, preteens. 
Nothing is more awkward than a preteen kid. Except a ton of preteen kids, of course.  
Mix in a DJ who thinks he's the man, a bunch of terrible music, a guy in a gas mask and some glow sticks and you have the recipe for the worst time ever. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-the-most-awkward-dj-event-ever-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ah, preteens. 
Nothing is more awkward than a preteen kid. Except a ton of preteen kids, of course.  
Mix in a DJ who thinks he&apos;s the man, a bunch of terrible music, a guy in a gas mask and some glow sticks and you have the recipe for the worst time ever. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-beer-hot-wings-the-most-awkward-dj-event-ever-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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