We are building something, together. We are stronger through the diversity of our community as we are united by our common thread. When we come together for a show - we vulnerably show up as we are - to remember. We are capable of change And we are not alone. Footage here is from @hosiolahproductions

One week from today, we will play at the sugar bush stage at Buttermilk Jamboree! We are crafting our set and getting excited to be in community and play our hearts out. Hope to see you there! #ynotplaymusic #festivalseason #michiganmusic

Take pride, Friends. They can never take away who you are. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

This is happening! We have the incredible opportunity to perform at Electric Forest for the 2nd time! Thursday, June 19th is the day of our set. As it stands we don't have a set time, but as soon as we do we will let you know! #electricforest #ynotplaymusic #michiganmusic #bucketlist #grandartique #tradingpost #festivalseason

Next show up! We are playing at the sugar bush stage on Saturday June 14 (11:10pm) @ buttermilk Jamboree!

It's Caitlin Cusack 's birthday and I wanted to shout out this incredible human being, and all she's endured. Caitlin had an accident a few years ago that prevented her from working, playing music, being around bright lights and sound. It's affected so much of her life, and she had begun to slowly recover over the few years since. She is the latest member of Y-Not and a damn good person. She has added so much color and texture with her piano and vocal skills since joining and we couldn't be more proud. We are a family in many ways. Lately, Caitlin has been having a strong flare up of symptoms that have caused her to have to prioritize her health. It's gotten debilitating at times for her - to the point where now she's decided to get some intensive care done that will cost a lot of money. It's my birthday tomorrow, but I have been meaning to try to help Caitlin with what she's going through and am using this platform to ask our extended community to help support her by buying her merch or making a donation to her Venmo to help with the costs involved with her treatment. Those avenues will be provided below in the comment section. Thank you all!! - Tony from Y-Not

Happy birthday to our wonderful friend and violist, Connor Meston! @viola_connor.jamz 📷: @isabelelisephoto

Incredible moments, shared camaraderie, fun banter, full circle back to the ethos - be the change Silly moments, moments of tears, moments of gratitude, prayers for the water, and dancing our asses off. What an amazing night at @turnstilesgr for our full moon show with @spaceship.earth_music. thank you to @kittytyedyes making a BEAUTIFUL art piece throughout the night, @tessclark.studio for providing powerful visuals from their projector, @sheriffphoenix for their charm and presence running merch for BOTH artists, and the whole lovely crew at turnstiles for having us! This is the magic that can happen when we come together in community like this in the face of all that is sour in our world. #bethechange #ynotplaymusic #ynot #grandrapidsmusic #turnstilesgr #michiganmusic #whynot #jamband #grandrapidsmi #consciousmusic

Last night was so incredible. Thank you everyone for coming out to Y-Not's show at Turnstiles!

See you tonight ❤️‍🔥 Y-Not Acoustic Sessions 9:00-940 Y-Not 10-11:30 Spaceship Earth 11:50-1:30 Spaceship Earth + Y-Not @ Turnstiles

We're excited to share that @kittytyedyes will be joining us tomorrow night live painting @turnstilesgr for our show with @spaceship.earth_music 🤟🏻 Music starts @ 9!

Clip from our performance at the Stray Battle of The Bands! We look forward to seeing you this Saturday, 4/12 at @turnstilesgr for our show with @spaceship.earth_music for the April Full Moon!

Apparently it needs to be said. No friends, I'm not kicked out of Y-Not. That was most definitely an April Fools joke. Shoutout to all y'all who played along because I have never laughed so hard in my life 😂 We have a show next week with Spaceship Earth. Who's also playing tonight with Papadosio!!! Spaceship Earth + Y-Not @ Turnstiles 4/12 doors @ 8

BREAKING NEWS: We've taken a ton of time to come to this unfortunate decision to part ways with our former lead vocalist/lyricist Tony Geren💔 This has not been an easy decision, but due to what can only be described as outrageous baffoonery, we've been put in quite a hard position. We're grateful for the anonymous tips that have led to Tony's successful capture🙏 We know this will be hard for a lot of our long-time fans, but we believe this to be our best way forward. Due to the dramatic shift this change has caused to the lineup, we've decided to officially change our band name through dropping the Y Now we are just... Not #notplaymusic #notplayingaround #furniturerearranged

The movement is simple. What makes us write music is what we see echoing across all of humanity right now. It's the longing for understanding, empathy and true community. We live, write, and play, to put ourselves in another's perspective: to stand up for what is right, protect what is vulnerable, and to show that the human spirit is not easily squashed. No matter what any one of us may be feeling about the direction the world is heading in - we will not tolerate injustice, bigotry, transphobia, racism or fascism. We live, write, and play for our common ground, for what tethers us in our shared humanity. We choose to promote that the authenticity of our vulnerability has power. That vulnerability is a gift. Not knowing how to do or change something, but trying anyways - is strength. There are those that try to say they are powerful because they can bully others into submission. They flaunt their wealth and boast their popularity - they willingly and meaningfully tear down others humanity for the sake of votes, their bank account, their followers, and their constituents. That friends, is fear behind a mask. Those that desire power, especially for these reasons, shouldn't have it. We live, write, and play for the understanding that we are actually more powerful in our shared vulnerability and mutual aid than individually competing to get ahead. This music, our shows or gatherings, are invitations to come as you are and build camaraderie with those you meet as we rise together. We invite you to come as you are, exactly as you are, because it is enough. You are enough. We are all burdened and traumatized in varying degrees by what is happening in the world. But together, with our shared humanity and vulnerability - we can dance, support and empower eachother, laugh, embrace, and sing in a way that lifts our spirits and shines light on all that is dark. We look forward to seeing you and sharing in this energy wherever we play or gather throughout this year and beyond. With love, Tony from Y-Not

Y-Not is playing in the FINALS for The Stray Battle of the Bands next Saturday 3/29! But we need you there! Tickets are live SUNDAY AT NOON! And last year they sold out within 6 minutes!! The Stray Cafe Dot Com. Don't let Daisy down! 😂✨