Nervous but Excited comes to Grand Rapids

By: Brittney Schering

Nervous but Excited's new release, "Just the Two of Us (Our Duo Doing Duos)," comes with a fall tour of the east coast and midwest. It will stop in Grand Rapids at the Division Ave Arts Collective at 115 S. Division on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 8:00 p.m. with local artist Jes Kramer.

Michigan-based singer-songwriters Kate Peterson and Sarah Cleaver, otherwise known as Nervous but Excited, designed the new project as a way to push their boundaries both musically and vocally. The six-song EP features a raw, yet sweet-sounding compilation of tracks.

On the new EP, the girls cover the Roxette's "The Look," and K-Ci & Jojo's "All My Life," showing their silliness as well as a sultry side.

NBE has been touring semi-nationally since early 2004 and have released three full-length albums. One of which, Anchors, was the first 100% sustainable CD to be released.

NBE has shared the stage with Ani Difranco, Iron and Wine, Utah Phillips, Ben Gibbard, Catie Curtis, Cheryl Wheeler, and many more.

For more information, check out www.nervousbutexcited.com.

Ani DiFranco tickets still available!

Ani Difranco is not angry. As she told REVUE recently, she's pretty happy - and she'll bring her joyful girl self to Kalamazoo tonight.

Did we mention that great seats are still available?

Ani DiFranco makes her way to the Kalamazoo State Theatre this evening for another stunning performance. Doors will open at 7 pm, and the opener will begin at 8 pm when Nervous But Excited kicks off the show. Tickets can still be bought online through Ticketmaster until 4 pm, or you can get them in person at the State Theater (all fees are waived).

If you have any questions, you can call the Theatre at 269.345.6500 or visit their site, www.kazoostate.com.

Keep an eye out for REVUE staff. We'll be there.