West Michigan artists anchor new KDL Vibes streaming service
Kent District Library launches KDL Vibes a free local music platform featuring 41 West Michigan bands and solo artists selected by a curator panel pays $250 honorariums per act and provides artist bios and links. The service aims to spotlight regional talent and preserve the area’s musical culture.
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New Kdl Vibes
West Michigan
Imagine
Kent
KDL
Grand Rapids-area
David Specht
Kdls
KDL Vibes
Rabble
Vibes
Kdl.org
Austin
Electric Lady Bird
Seattle
Playback
41 West
Michigan
Linda Tellis
Hugo Claudin
Les Creatif
Andrea Wallace
SuperDre
Tip Top Deluxe Bar & Grill
Ted Smith
WYCE
Jake Wunderink
J.rob
Wuzee & Samil
Patty Per- Shayla
the Mayhaps
Jack Droppers
The
Best Intentions
Fast Hands
John W. Kaye
Greg Tramper
Grand Rapids
Justin Avdek
Avdek
Earth Radio
Zebra 3 forms a magical pop rock blend in West Michigan
West Michigan group Zebra 3 blends pop and soul into melodic rock. Guitarist Dave Stanton and singer Mitch Wood describe a flexible approach where songs dictate style. Members include Jack Leaver and Todd Truman, recording at Goon Lagoon under Tommy Schichtel after leaving Diff & Dudley. See ZEBRA 3, Page 3B.
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Dave Stanton
Zebra 3
West Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mitch Wood
Grand Haven
Jack Leaver
Todd Truman
Goon Lagoon
Tommy Schichtel
Diff & Dudley
Stanton
Spielberg’s West Side Story changes explained
A look at how Steven Spielberg and writer Tony Kushner revised the classic to fit today. The director recalls his childhood obsession with the musical and how the new film adds historical context to the Jets and Sharks feud, while keeping Bernstein and Sondheim’s music. Rita Moreno notes the shifts toward sociological depth alongside the original song and dance.
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Steven Spielberg
Gee
Officer Krupke
Spielberg
Jets
Leonard Bernstein
Stephen Sondheim
Tony Kushner
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