Wade Wainio

Wade Wainio

Wade Wainio is a struggling artist/musician/college graduate/UFO cult leader operating in a humble, vast wasteland called The Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He likes pizza, certain movies and TV shows, and plans to expand his writing career and abilities. His nonsense musical moniker is Grandpa Helicopter. He also DJs occasionally at WMTU 91.9 FM Houghton.

2022 Riot Fest

Descendents: Pioneers of pop punk with a nerdy twist

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Sparklehorse

Remembering Mark Linkous and the sonic dreams of Sparklehorse

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2015 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 1 - Day 1

Wired for success: AC/DC's 'High Voltage' (1975) breakthrough

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Sandra Boynton's "Dog Train" Book & CD Release Party

The Phenomenauts: A punk, new wave, psychobilly sci-fi fusion

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Tried (Mari Kattman Remix)
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Assemblage 23: Crafting emotional landscapes in electronic music

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Trent Reznor

The evolution of Nine Inch Nails lyrics from 1989 to 2008

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Frank Zappa, a rock musician, composer, and anti-censorship advocate.

Aggressive listening: Investigating alleged links between 'violent music' and behavior

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Iannis Xenakis Portrait Session

The complexities of Iannis Xenakis: Math, music, architectural pioneer

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Celebrities Attend "An Exclusive Evening with Bob Geldof"

Bob Geldof: From Boomtown Rats to global activism

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What's the Matter with My Milk Cow?
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Casey Bill Weldon: A somewhat overlooked blues gem of the 1930s

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Portrait Of Beastie Boys

'Beastie Boys Square' unveiled in New York City’s Lower East Side

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Algiers Perform in Concert in Barcelona

Algiers + The Underside of Power: The sonic political journey of Algiers' second album

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2023 Innings Festival

The Offspring: Exploring the musical impact of a unique pop punk band

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The Phantom Limbs - "Shut Up Old Man" (Live) Alternative Tentacles
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The Phantom Limbs: A post-punk/deathrock band for your quirky playlist

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'If You're Happy and You Know It': The global importance of a kid's song

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2023 Shaky Knees Festival

The Mars Volta: Recapping an unforgettable prog rock band's legacy

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