The Swellers

From the perpetually down-on-its-luck, blue collar, rustbelt factory town of Flint, Michigan, comes new Fueled By Ramen signees The Swellers, a punk band that knows a thing or two about making hard, no-nonsense, but infinitely catchy music.

In celebration of the June release of their new album, “Good For Me”, The Swellers will embark on a short summer tour with close friends Fake Problems and Daytrader. The tour stops at The Strutt in Kalamazoo on Saturday, July 23 for an all-ages show. Tickets are $10 in advance ($12 at the door), and doors open at 6:30 p.m.  Two local acts to be announced will open the night.  Tickets will be available starting this Friday, June 3, at FusionShows.com with no service fees, and in person at the Strutt.

Also at The Strutt…
July 15 – WILLIAM ELLIOTT WHITMORE
Acclaimed folk songwriter William Elliott Whitmore brings his rollicking live show to the Strutt in Kalamazoo on Friday, July 15, 2011.  This ages 18+ show will cost $10.00. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Fireworks to appear at Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids
Detroit’s pop-punk favorite sons Fireworks return to Grand Rapids to follow up on their last West Michigan show — a sell out of the Loft in Lansing with The Wonder Years in April. They will make their first appearance at Grand Rapids’ new venue, The Pyramid Scheme, on Tuesday, June 21. All ages are welcome for this event. Tickets are $10 in advance, and doors open at 6:30 p.m.  Supporting Fireworks on this run will be Hostage Calm and Mixtapes, with Citizen and one to be announced local support band.