Kalamazoo Mall - First Pedestrian Mall
1959In 1959, Kalamazoo closed two blocks of Burdick Street to traffic, creating the first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall in the United States.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Everything Kalamazoo is known for
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Kalamazoo, Michigan, a city in southwestern Michigan, has a notable musical identity, with 50 artists calling it home and 7 songs mentioning its name. The city is known for its diverse music scene, encompassing everything from jazz to electronic music. For example, electronic artists Twitch and Tennyson are from Kalamazoo, as are Americana band Greensky Bluegrass and country singer Ryan Hurd. The city was also once home to Gibson Guitars.
Kalamazoo's connection to music extends to popular culture, with the city being name-dropped in songs like "I've Been Everywhere" by Johnny Cash and "Too Much Fun" by Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. The city's musical offerings are diverse, with live music, festivals, and unique venues contributing to a lively atmosphere.
Music in Kalamazoo
Songs About Kalamazoo
Semi-Truck
Bill Kirchen
"I got this big red-headed mama up in Kalamazoo"
Too Much Fun
Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen
"Stole a car, drove to Kalamazoo"
Too Much Fun
Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen
"Stole a car, drove to Kalamazoo"
I've Been Everywhere
Johnny Cash
"I've been to Kalamazoo"
I’ve Been Everywhere
Johnny Cash
"Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City"
Down on the Corner
Creedence Clearwater Revival
"Poor boy twangs the rhythm out on his Kalamazoo"
4x4xU
Lainey Wilson
"From here to Kalamazoo"
I’ve Been Everywhere
Hank Snow
"Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City"
Artists From Kalamazoo
J
Jordyn Jones
pop
T
Tennyson
electronic
G
Greensky Bluegrass
americana
R
Ryan Hurd
country
T
Twitch
electronic
M
Minutes
indie
A
Anchor & Braille
indie
M
Michigander
indie
T
The Transfer
rock
Q
Quixote
metal
S
Stephen Christian
gospel
N
Narada Michael Walden
r-n-b
T
The Velvelettes
r-n-b
K
Kacey Johansing
folk
B
Brandon Ridenour
classical
T
The Spits
rock
T
The Thyme
indie
T
Tongue
metal
G
God Bullies
metal
D
Decisions
rock
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History of Kalamazoo
Everything Near Kalamazoo
7 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Kalamazoo, MI
· Local history
Kalamazoo, a name said to mean "boiling pot" in Potawatomi, might just as easily refer to the creative ferment that has long defined the place. Even before Interstate 94 connected it to the wider world, this…
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Kalamazoo Mall - First Pedestrian Mall
· 0.1 mi · Historical Marker
In 1959, Kalamazoo closed two blocks of Burdick Street to traffic, creating the first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall in the United States.
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Kalamazoo Transportation Center
· 0.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Feel the echoes of a bustling past right here at the Kalamazoo Transportation Center, a place that has connected people and places for over a century. Back in 1887, the Michigan Central Railroad built this station, a…
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Gibson, Inc. Factory and Office Building
· 0.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, at 225 Parsons Street, some of the most legendary guitars in rock and roll history were born. The Gibson factory operated at this location for many decades, producing instruments favored by countless famous…
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Kalamazoo State Hospital Water Tower
· 1.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This imposing water tower stands as a reminder of the former Kalamazoo State Hospital, once a pioneering institution for mental health. Built in 1895, the water tower was part of the Kalamazoo State Hospital, originally…
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Parkwyn Village
· 2.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to enter a time capsule of mid-century modern design! Parkwyn Village is a unique neighborhood born from a vision of cooperative living and architectural innovation. In the late 1940s, a group of families in…
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Dr. Nathan M. Thomas House
· 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over near this unassuming house, and you're standing near a place of incredible courage and compassion. This is the Dr. Nathan M. Thomas House, a known stop on the Underground Railroad. Dr. Thomas and his wife,…
