http://www.grit.tv Grand Rapids Internet Television aka GRIT. Not as gritty as our name would suggest. Information about life in the Grand Rapids metropolis. Our content is surprisingly appealing to those who have no idea where Grand Rapids is. Feeder 1.4.3 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us producer@grit.tv (Craig Lutz) webmaster@grit.tv Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:52:14 -0400 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:52:14 -0400 http://www.grit.tv/images/GRiT_TV_small.jpg http://www.grit.tv 144 90 GRiT.tv Grand Rapids,Michigan,GRTV,GRIT no GRIT.tv Webmaster webmaster@grit.tv no http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=21 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:48:30 -0400 episode-18-ekoostik-hookah Back together with their original lineup for the first time in 10 years! Check out this interview and performance from ekoostik hookah. Back together with their original lineup for the first time in 10 years! Check out this interview and performance from ekoostik hookah. no 10:21 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=20 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:02:29 -0500 episode-18-bump In this episode, we talk to Detroit band Bump. Just back from their western tour supporting their new CD, they talk about the tour, Detroit's musical heritage and their amazing popularity on MySpace. In this episode, we talk to Detroit band Bump. Just back from their western tour supporting their new CD, they talk about the tour, Detroit's musical heritage and their amazing popularity on MySpace. no 9:11 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=19 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 07:07:09 -0400 episode-16-dark-star-orchestra Meet Dark Star Orchestra. Not just a Grateful Dead cover or tribute band, they recreate the Grateful Dead's musical magic like you wouldn't believe. Meet Dark Star Orchestra. Not just a Grateful Dead cover or tribute band, they recreate the Grateful Dead's musical magic like you wouldn't believe. no 9:47 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=18 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:17:59 -0400 episode-15-brothers-past Brothers Past - September 9th, 2006 in Kalmazoo, Michigan. Interview and excerpts from their soundcheck. Enjoy. In this episode, we interview Brothers Past - amazing band from Philadelphia. They recently performed down in Kalamazoo. Also included for your enjoyment are a few short excerpts from their soundcheck before the show. no 8:45 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=17 Wed, 09 Aug 2006 08:07:57 -0400 episode-14-phoenix French pop band Phoenix talked to us before their show at the Intersection last week. It was probably over 100 degrees and very humid backstage, so thanks to them for taking the time for the interview under such miserable conditions. In this episode we talk to French pop sensation Phoenix. They talked to us backstage at the Intersection where it was a balmy 100 degrees or so. nonetheless, we all persevered and discussed their new CD, playing live and their upcoming cameo appearance in the movie Marie Antoinette. no 8:15 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=16 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:43:04 -0400 episode-13-pete-hickey An interview with Democratic candidate for congress Pete Hickey. He is running in Michigan's 3rd district. In this episode we interview Pete Hickey who is a Democrat running for congress in the 3rd district of Michigan. The 3rd district encompasses Grand Rapids and the rest of Kent county as well as small pieces of neighboring counties. Pete discusses what he would do to better improve Grand Rapids and how our current congressman has failed to represent Grand Rapids properly. no 6:20 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=15 Thu, 04 May 2006 15:44:20 -0400 episode-12-west-indian-girl This episode features an interview and performance from West Indian Girl while they were in Grand Rapids. The interview took place outside GRIT headquarters and the show is from The Intersection. Turn it up! West Indian Girl stopped by our offices for an interview. It was such a beautiful day, we decided to move it outdoors. They talked about their very successful blog, new video and how new keyboardist Nathan is enjoying things on his tour with the band. We've also got footage from their amazing show in Grand Rapids that night as well. You can definitely tell our office is near the airport as a few times during the interview the plane noise gets a bit loud. no 12:40 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=14 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:48:47 -0400 episode-11-lotus We talk to Jesse Miller from the band Lotus and check out their show at The Intersection. Jesse discussed their new album - The Strength of Weak Ties - as well as Lotus's unique musical style. In this episode, we talk to Jesse Miller from the band Lotus and check out their show at The Intersection. Jesse discussed their new album - The Strength of Weak Ties - as well as Lotus's unique musical style. no 9:50 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=13 Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:20:02 -0500 grit-bonus-emily-at-philly-auto-show For those of you wondering where Emily has been, she sent us this outstanding report from the Philadelphia Auto Show. Fear not, she'll back with GRIT in episodes coming this month. For those of you wondering where Emily has been, she sent us this outstanding report from the Philadelphia Auto Show. Fear not, she'll back with GRIT in episodes coming this month. no 1:20 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=12 Tue, 14 Mar 2006 07:12:44 -0500 episode-10-fled-five Local band Fled Five is preparing to release their 4th CD on April 21st. We talked to them about the new disc as well as their CD release show also on April 21st at The Orbit Room. Local band Fled Five is preparing to release their 4th CD on April 21st. We caught up with them at The Black Rose and discussed everything from opening for Ratt and Poison to the new disc as well as their CD release show on April 21st at The Orbit Room. Be sure to come out to the show and support great local music. no 10:05 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=11 Fri, 17 Feb 2006 21:12:14 -0500 episode-9-clothing-matters Marta Swain of Clothing Matters in Eastown discusses the importance of Conscious Commerce as well as the clothing in her store manufactured from alternate fabrics such as hemp, soy and organic cotton. Marta Swain of Clothing Matters in Eastown discusses the importance of Conscious Commerce as well as the clothing in her store manufactured from alternate fabrics such as hemp, soy and organic cotton. no 9:40 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=1 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:33:08 -0500 episode-8-tea-leaf-green Tea Leaf Green performed at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI on January 30th, 2005. Here are excerpts from our interview with them as well as their performance. Tea Leaf Green performed at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI on January 30th, 2005. Here are excerpts from our interview with them as well as their performance. no 8:00 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=2 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:57 -0500 episode-7 Preview Chris Bedford's new documentary: "What We Will Eat". Listen Sue Long and Jameson and Joshua Dick discuss Sue's exhibit currently showing at Studio 71 South. Be sure to check out Tea Leaf Green when they come to the Intersection on January 30th Preview Chris Bedford's (from Sweetwater Local Foods Market) new documentary: "What We Will Eat". Listen to artist Sue Long and gallery owners Jameson and Joshua Dick discuss Sue's exhibit currently being shown at Studio 71 South. Be sure to check out Tea Leaf Green when they come to the Intersection on January 30th. no 12:00 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=3 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:51 -0500 epsoide-6-holiday-edition Punch, cookies, bloopers and Mr. Whooha. What more could you ask for in a year end holiday special. Punch, cookies, bloopers and Mr. Whooha. What more could you ask for in a year end holiday special. Be sure to check us out in 2006 as we've got lots of exciting features planned. no 17:00 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=4 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:45 -0500 episode-6-preview Here's a quick preview of Episode 6 featuring the amazing Grand Rapids band Mr. Whooha. Have a great Thanksgiving and look for Episode 6 in early December. Here's a quick preview of Episode 6 featuring the amazing Grand Rapids band Mr. Whooha. Have a great Thanksgiving and look for Episode 6 in early December. We'll feature more Mr. Whooha performing and an interview. no 2:11 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=5 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:39 -0500 episode-5 Episode 5 features extensive coverage of the grand opening of McFaddens as well as the premier of Zathura including an interview with Zathura author Chris Van Allsburg. Check out our Frappr map too. As promised in the last two episodes, we were at McFaddens last Friday. Episode 5 of GRIT.tv features our extensive coverage of the grand opening. We interviewed guests and employees and met a lot of great people. Watch to see as a bartender even invents the GRIT.tv shot-drink. Last week was also the much anticipated premier of Zathura. To celebrate we interviewed the author of Zathura, Chris Van Allsburg. We also attended the for-charity premier showing of the movie at the new Celebration Cinema South. Be sure to check out and add yourself to our Frappr map. Watch the episode for more information. no 15:48 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=6 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:31 -0500 episode-4 Episode 4 featuers an interview with Rob McCarty from Local First and Ben Miller, the general manager of McFaddens in Grand Rapids. Episode 4 of Grand Rapids Internet Television contains a fascinating interview with Rob McCarty of Local First. Rob discusses the importance of supporting local and independently owned businesses around Grand Rapids. We also get a sneak preview of McFadden's from general manager Ben Miller as well as a discussion of how you can attend their grand opening on November 11th with us. no 10:30 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=7 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:25 -0500 episode-3 Epsiode 3 features an interview with Herm Baker of Vertigo Music as well as Joe Conklin, writer for the Grand Rapids Press. Episode 3 of Grand Rapids Internet Television. In this episode, we talk to Herm Baker of Vertigo Music about the challenges of running an independent music store. We also talk to Joe Conklin of the Grand Rapids Press about the Grand Rapids Griffins' new season. We also have out first winner in the "Rules of Grand Rapids" contest as well as giving details about how to be in a future episode of Grand Rapids Internet Television. no 19:00 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=8 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:19 -0500 episode-2 Episode 2 - Grand Rapids Internet Television. Drop 35 and more. Grand Rapids Internet Television Episode 2 features a performance and interview with Drop 35. We also give in depth instructions for subscribing to our content via iTunes or Yahoo Music Engine. no 13:00 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=9 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:13 -0500 episode-2-preview Here's a quick preview of Episode 2 coming Wednesday October 12, 2005. This episode features and interview and performance from Drop 35 as well as a demo no how to subscribe to our show via iTunes. Here's a quick preview of Episode 2 coming Wednesday October 12, 2005. This episode features and interview and performance from Drop 35 as well as a demo no how to subscribe to our show via iTunes. no 41:00 http://www.grit.tv/episode.php?eid=10 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 13:32:08 -0500 grtvtv-episode-1 This is the H.264 QuickTime movie version. The first episode released by GRTV.tv. Featuring an interview with Drums and Tuba as well as a visit to Schmohz brewery. no 19:10