An Afternoon with Kyle Rasche (Chain of Lakes) and Dan Bracken

46 Division Avenue South,Grand Rapids MI 49503

21 May, 2023

Description

Kyle Rasche is a father, husband, and songwriter. Since everyone mispronounces his name “Rash” (it actually rhymes with “Kashi,” the cereal), he has released his seven albums under the moniker Chain of Lakes. Kyle writes what he knows: family, friendship, and the beauty and strife that comes with an unflinching compulsion to sing about his feelings. His gift is translating those feelings in full, delivering delicate, thoughtful songs that span the spectrum from heart-wrenching to hilarious, often in the same song. Joining Kyle for the Americana Sundays series is songwriter and finger-style guitarist Daniel Bracken. Dan plays music informed by his rich history as a recordist and producer for Public Media, and as a performer in the US and Ireland. In recent years he has delved deeper into personal songcraft, a wholehearted mix expressing the crossroads of spirituality, wistfulness, and humor. Dan’s songs embrace many of the storytelling qualities of traditional Irish and American roots music.