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Are cell phones being banned from concerts at Van Andel Arena the new normal? Several people found out the hard way last night that using your phone could get you kicked out.

The Dancing Van Andel usher has gone viral yet again, this time for his moves prior to the Dan & Shay show at the arena in early October.

Not all heroes wear capes

No booze, but at least you'll get deals on food.

This weekend is your chance to bring your four-legged pal along to a Griffins game.

Wednesday night, Volbeat hit the Van Andel Arena while on tour with Avenged Sevenfold, Killswitch Engage, and Avatar, and for those who hadn't seen them, it was like a life-changing experience. They're so good live.

Wednesday night, September 14th, Avenged Sevenfold returned to Grand Rapids for a huge show with Volbeat, Killswitch Engage, and Avatar. People packed into the Van Andel expecting a good show, but we all got a great show from all four bands!

Wednesday night,Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown rolled in to Grand Rapids to rock the Van Andel Arena with POD. Around 11,000 maniacs crowded into the Van Andel to sing, rock, mosh, and dance along with the bands! The place filled up early for POD, and everyone stayed for the whole show!

Wednesday night, Shinedown and Five Finger Death Punch rolled in to Grand Rapids to rock the Van Andel Arena with POD. Around 11,000 maniacs crowded into the Van Andel to sing, rock, mosh, and dance along with the bands! The place filled up early for POD, and everyone stayed for the whole show!

Today on Segment 16, the guys have been sniping at each other a bit, and it carried over to the local segment, where they were talking with our special Van Andel guests about today's big news. Paul McCartney is coming to Grand Rapids this August...

Today on Segment 16, the nice people from the Van Andel brought KISS cupcakes by to help celebrate the announcement that KISS is returning to Grand Rapids! Joe immediately got so excited at even the thought of cupcakes, that he destroyed them. Everyone was sad.

97-9 WGRD is proud to present a huge show at the Van Andel on May 24, 2016! Disturbed, Rob Zombie, and Pop Evil! Tickets go on sale this Friday at all Ticketmaser locations for this show, and fan club presales begin tomorrow, so get your tickets early to get the best seats...