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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Nico Gray Celebrates Art d’Ecco

Mark welcomes back Nico Gray as “Guest Producer”. Nico is a writer, performance artist, and actor who has performed with Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Gorilla Theatre, 8th St. Cafe Theatre, Actor’s Craft, and Big Bang Buffet. Nico has worked for Theatre League, The Midland Theatre, and is currently a marketing & advertising consultant with Union Station, KC Fringe, and KC Creates. Nico grew up in KC but has lived in Chicago, New York, and Marseille.

Nico Gray Celebrates Art d’Ecco with selected musical tracks from his albums: DAY FEVERS (2016), TRESPASSER (2018), IN STANDARD DEFINITION (2021) and singles. Mixed with the music, Nico shares multiple short segments from a 2-hour interview he recently conducted with Art d’Ecco on the phone from Victoria, British Columbia. Nico also plays music from Art d’Ecco’s influences: David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, U2, Love and Rockets, and Cosmo Sheldrake.

Art d’Ecco has been compared to David Bowie, The Cure, and Sparks. Born in Ottawa, Ontario and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, d’Ecco’s father put him up at a family home in the Gulf Islands to care for his grandmother, then ailing with Alzheimer’s disease. It was during this time that d’Ecco wrote the songs that would make up his solo debut, DAY FEVERS, recorded with a piano and an iPhone. After touring with DAY FEVERS, d’Ecco began to experiment with his image. Inspired by his fascination with Iggy Pop and Deerhunter he had arrived at his signature glam-androgynous look, just as he released his second album, Trespasser. In 2021 d’Ecco released his third album, IN STANDARD DEFINITION, recorded in analog on a 50-year-old console. More info at: http://www.artdeccomusic.ca

Nico Gray Portrait by: Jan McNiel

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Show #909

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Joy Zimmerman + Chris Hudson and the Bard Owls + Nathan Reusch of The Record Machine

1. “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
   from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979
   [WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]

0. Quiet Takes – “Guess Who Showed Up Again”
   from: “Guess Who Showed Up Again”- Single / Sarah Magill / September 28, 2021
   [Follow up single to “Ghosty Was Here” released August 27, 2021. This new single will be included in Sarah’s upcoming EP, WEEKLY, WEAKLY, coming out November 5, 2021, the third collaboration between Magill and producer/multi-instrumentalist David Bennett. About “Guess Who Showed Up Again” Sarah writes, “I took the first draft of these lyrics straight from my dream journal notes. I have a recurring dream character who will pop up in these kind of swoony, heartening vignettes, usually during periods of creative risk-taking. I’m grateful to whatever subconscious magic is happening in these dreams, and this song is a little love letter to those moments of much-needed, unexpected encouragement, whether they come in REM or real-life.“ Written by Sarah Magill. Produced by David Bennett. Vocals and keys by Sarah Magill. Guitars, bass and percussion by David Bennett. Drums by Jared Bond. Engineered and mixed by David Bennett at Aorist Studios in Kansas City, MO. Mastered by Zach Hanson” Sarah writes about her new upcoming EP, “I made the WEEKLY, WEAKLY EP exactly as titled: During weekly Friday sessions at Aorist Studios with my producer, David Bennett, while feeling extremely weak. I was living alone during the pandemic and (like many of us) coping with isolation, depression and anxiety. Making this EP was my lifeboat. Both the process of making music — refining lyrics, experimenting with new textures, collaborating on harmonies — and the commitment to the weekly process kept me relatively grounded and connected. This project tethered me to human-ness when I was afraid I was going to float off into some kind of feral, disconnected netherworld of pandemic loneliness. I’ll forever be grateful to David and his wife, Kayla, for creating a safe space to continue working at Aorist during such a dangerous time.” This recording follows the release of Sarah Magill’s EP under her moniker, Quiet Takes. Written by Sarah Magill. Produced by David Bennett and Sarah Magill. Vocals and keys by Sarah Magill on vocals & keyboards, David Bennett on guitars and bass, Ian Thompson on additional keyboards & synthesizers, Kyle Rausch on drums, and Bryan Koehler on percussion. Engineered and mixed by David Bennett at Aorist Studios in Kansas City, MO. Mastered by Zach Hanson. Cover image by Shawn Brackbill. Sarah Magill released her single “Wanted (The Dirty Windshield Version)” on May 1, 2020. . Sarah Magill released Ahem, a 4-song EP, on December 11, 2020. The songs were originally released under her old project name MYRY, in November 2018. Quiet Takes (formerly MYRY) is an on-going collaborative music project by Sarah Magill a writer & musician based in KC. She performs with a rotating cast of friends—although these stay-at-home days, she is playing solo. In KC, she is known for hosting house shows and co-founding Rubix, a performance art collective. MYRY’s first EP, AHEM, was released in 2018. Sarah released four of MYRY’s songs from that 2018 EP release as Quiet Takes singles in 2020. Sarah Magill was a guest on WMM on May 13, 2020. We interviewed Sarah Magill on March 10, 2021. More info at: https://quiettakes.com ]

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The West 18th Fashion Show has been an annual event for decades, but when COVID hit in 2020 organizers decided to be as safe as possible and they creatively turning the entire Fashion Show into a feature film, titled SUMMER IN HINDSIGHT. Directed by Khitam Jabr, with Jeremy Osbern serving as Director of Photography, and with a screenplay written by Peregrine Honig and staring Calvin Arsenia who also co-created the soundtrack with Mike Dillon and also served as editor. The film made it’s world premiere on October 16, 2020 at Boulevard Drive-In Theatre. After that premiere the film traveled on a successful international film festival circuit, where it has received critical acclaimed world wide. If you have wondered if you would ever be able to see this film, your opportunity is now!!! The film arrives for public viewing in Kansas City at Union Station on the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre on Thursday, September 23 at 6:00 PM. The film is 57 minutes long and following the sreeening, a panel discussion and Q&A will feature Calvin Arsenia, Peregrine Honig, Missy Isamore, Brooklyn Love, and Celeste Lupercio. You can go to https://unionstation.org/event/summer-in-hindsight/

From the film’s soundtrack created by Calvin Arsenio and Mike Dillon, here is Calvin Arsenia with his Black Lives Matter inspired song “Scars and Stripes” that Calvin shared on WMM before the film was officially released.

3. Calvin Arsenia – “Scars & Stripes”
   from: Summer in Hindsight / Calvin Arsenia & Mike Dillon / October 16, 2020
   [Soundtrack by Calvin Arsenia and Mike Dillon for The West 18th Street Fashion Show’s 20th year as a feature-length film. COVID-19 changed everything in 2020. “We are moving it from the street to the screen,” says Peregrine Honig to inkansascitymagazine. “Mike Dillon and Calvin Arsenia will be scoring and performing in the film.” The film premiered October 16, 2020 at The Boulevard Drive-In. Honig wrote. “We did this during a pandemic and a cultural revolution. I am not sure where else or how else this could happen at this moment in history.” Calvin Arsenia had recently been emotionally and greatly moved by the area and national Black Lives Matter Movement. His own research into his own family revealed that Calvin’s great, great, great grandmother Alice Gilliam Scott, was a former slave who lived to observe her 100th birthday as noted by a regional newspaper Calvin had written. In the summer of 2020 Calvin wrote “Revelation” an unreleased track inspired by Black Lives Matter. Calvin premiered the song on WMM on August 12, 2020. He later shared his other new songs, “Scars and Stripes” and “The Flying Monkees are Coming!” on our October 14, 2020 edition of WMM. Both of those songs ended up on Summer in Hindsight. Calvin Arsenia was our guest on WMM on August 12 and October 14, 2020, and May 5, 2021. Born in Orlando, Florida, Calvin’s creative journey really began when he moved to the KC suburb of Olathe, teaching himself the guitar, and eventually the harp. He learned his signature instrument at the age of 20 after he couldn’t find a harpist as determined as him to meld folk, rock, classical, rap and R&B into the irresistible fusion which has become his calling card in KC and beyond. His passion for stretching the boundaries of musical expression saw him transform a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland’s Fringe Festival early in his career into a life-changing music mission, with an Edinburgh church offering him a role as musical liaison between the church and the city that would change his life. Two years and 300 shows later, Calvin returned to KC reborn as a humanistic songwriter / performer whose impassioned and conceptual stage shows (regularly sold-out in Kansas City, currently catching fire on the West Coast with a diverse following across Europe), are collaborative, costumed-culture-bridging spectacles which In KC Magazine has hailed as ‘equal parts opera, symphony, musical theatre, rock show, all built around its creator: a charismatic 6-foot-6-inch harpist with a natural stage command and knack for gilding gold and painting lilies.’ Calvin’s 2018 national debut, Cantaloupe, September 15, 2018 on Center Cut Records, has been acclaimed for melding diverse textures into an alluring signature sound for the adventurous artist. On June 28, 2019 Calvin released Honeydew, an EP including a remix of three songs from Cantaloupe. On Dec. 13, 2019 Calvin released his full length Christmas album “all is calm.” Congratulations to Calvin & his fantastic team of co-conspirators & creators: Khitam Jabr, John P. Beatty, Ignacio Galarza III, Ashlee Fairchild Jones, production assistants, & crew. The Toxic music video earned its sixth set of laurels as an official selection of the L.A. Music Video Awards, where they were nominated for Best Music Video, Best Cover Song & Best Male Vocalist.]

[Calvin Arsenia plays a special Porch Concert TONIGHT – Wednesday, September 22, at 8:08 PM at Second Presbyterian, 318 E. 55th St, Kansas City, MO]

[Calvin Arsenia plays with Quixotic Presents: Terra Luna, Friday, September 24 at 7:30 PM at Overland Park Arboretum, 8909 W 179th St, Bucyrus, KS]

4. José Gonzaléz – “El Invento”
   from: Local Valley / City Slang – Mute / September 17, 2021
   [José Gabriel González (born 31 July 1978) is a Swedish indie folk singer-songwriter and guitarist from Gothenburg. González is also a member of the band Junip, along with Tobias Winterkorn. Local Valley is the 4th studio album by Swedish singer-songwriter José González. It succeeds González’s third studio album Vestiges and Claws, which was released in 2015, as well as the live album Live in Europe. Three singles have preceded Local Valley, including “El Invento”, “Visions” “Head On”, and “Swing”. Local Valley was recorded and produced by José González at Studio Koltrast in Hakefjorden and Studio Koltrast in Linné, Sweden. “Line of Fire” is a re-recording of the 2013 song of the same name by González’s band, Junip. In 1976, the González family – made up of González’s father, a National University of San Luis psychology student, González’s mother, a fellow student studying biochemistry, both of whom were politically active, and González’s older sister, then an infant – fled Argentina after a right-wing military coup (military junta) seized power in March 1976, the beginning of the “Dirty War”. José was born two years later, in 1978, in a suburb of Gothenburg, Sweden. He has a younger sibling. He commented, “It’s a very small town. It has about a half-million people living there. It’s a pretty good music city by the ocean. It rains a lot there, but it’s beautiful in the summertime.” González grew up listening to Latin folk and pop music and has named Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez as a favourite artist. He said the first concert he went to was The Wailers. “I got their autographs and everything,” he said in an interview. “I was about 12 or so. At the time, my favorite music was Bob Marley and Michael Jackson.” González was in a PhD program for biochemistry at the University of Gothenburg. In 2003, he stopped working on the PhD, as his musical career became a new focus. The first band he played in was Back Against the Wall, a Gothenburg hardcore punk band influenced by Black Flag, The Misfits and the Dead Kennedys. He later played bass guitar in another hardcore band, Renascence, between 1993 and 1998. Between 1997 and 1998 José played guitar with rock band Only if You Call Me Jonathan. In June 2003 González released his debut solo release, a two-track 7″ single. The single was discovered by Joakim Gävert, co-founder of the then fledgling label Imperial Records who then signed González as their first official artist. In October he released his debut album, Veneer, in Europe. The album was subsequently released in the UK on 25 April 2005, and in the United States on 6 September 2005. The album was made while González was a PhD student at the University of Gothenburg. González’ trademark sound is solo classical guitar with soft vocal melody. His work, although mostly original, also includes acoustic covers of such hits as “Heartbeats” by his fellow Swedes The Knife, “Love Will Tear Us Apart” by Joy Division, “Born in the U.S.A.” and “The Ghost of Tom Joad” by Bruce Springsteen, “Hand on Your Heart” by Kylie Minogue, “Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat, “Teardrop” by Massive Attack and “Last Snowstorm of the Year” by Low. His second album, In Our Nature, was released internationally on 22 September 2007. The album’s lyrical content was in part influenced by his reading of books like The God Delusion by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins and Practical Ethics by ethicist Peter Singer. In 2007, González won a European Border Breakers Award Award. Every year the European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA) recognize the success of ten emerging artists or groups who reached audiences outside their own countries with their first internationally released album in the past year. In 2010, a documentary about González called The Extraordinary Ordinary Life Of Jose Gonzalez was released.[14][15] In December 2014, González performed at the sustainable lifestyle festival, Wonderfruit in Thailand.]

5. Joy Zimmerman – “Mosaic”
   from: The Canvas Before Us / Cultivate Joy Records / August 2, 2021
   [The Canvas Before Us was produced, recorded and mastered by Gary Gordon of Inside-Out Studio, Sparta, IL. Additional vocal mixing was done by David Travers-Smith of Found Sound, Toronto, Canada. Along with vocals, Joy played guitar, fiddle, ukulele and typewriter on the album. The stellar contributing musicians are Robert Bowlin, Ryan Dugan, Polly Lanuay, Ross Sermons, Gary Gordon, Monty Jackson, and Roberta Gordon. Joy Zimmerman’s songwriting has been recognized nationally with an American Songwriter Lyric Contest Honorable Mention and ten Walnut Valley Festival NewSong Showcase wins. “We’ll Hold the Light”, Joy’s single honoring health care workers during the pandemic, was a Top 20 Song of the Month on the Folk DJ Chart.]

[Joy Zimmerman plays Fresh Songs & Fresh Air Overland Park on Thursday, September 23, at 6:30 PM]

[Joy Zimmerman plays the Lenexa Farmers Market, Saturday, September 25, at 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM in Lenexa KS.]

[Joy Zimmerman plays Songs With Stories – Joy Zimmerman & Mike Ward, Tuesday, September 28, at 6:30 PM in Prairie Village, KS.]

10:17 – Interview with Joy Zimmerman

Singer songwriter Joy Zimmerman joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios to share music and details about her fabulous new album, THE CANVAS BEFORE US, released August 2, 2021. Joy’s new album reached the Top Ten on the Folk Alliance International Folk Chart. Bob McWilliams, radio host & producer of “Trail Mix” on Kansas Public Radio writes, “Joy Zimmerman has taken her music to a new level on THE CANVAS BEFORE US which not only showcases her lovely voice but also an array of new songs speaking eloquently and emotionally to the human condition.” More information at http://www.joyzimmerman.com

Joy Zimmerman, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The Canvas Before Us was produced, recorded and mastered by Gary Gordon of Inside-Out Studio, Sparta, IL. Additional vocal mixing was done by David Travers-Smith of Found Sound, Toronto, Canada.

Along with vocals, Joy played guitar, fiddle, ukulele and typewriter on the album.

The stellar contributing musicians are Robert Bowlin, Ryan Dugan, Polly Lanuay, Ross Sermons, Gary Gordon, Monty Jackson, and Roberta Gordon.

Ryan Dugan is Joy’s son who lives and makes music in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Joy Zimmerman’s songwriting has been recognized nationally with an American Songwriter Lyric Contest Honorable Mention and ten Walnut Valley Festival NewSong Showcase wins. “We’ll Hold the Light”, Joy’s single honoring health care workers during the pandemic, was a Top 20 Song of the Month on the Folk DJ Chart.]

Joy Zimmerman, a soulful singer/songwriter, explores the everyday and the extraordinary with a captivating voice. Her songs resonate with humor, triumph and humanity. Joy’s seventh studio album, The Canvas Before Us, is an acoustic reinvention set for release in August 2021.

Born with a lucky tooth on Shakespeare’s 400th birthday, it’s no wonder Joy is a natural writer. Her songwriting has been recognized nationally with an American Songwriter Lyric Contest Honorable Mention and ten Walnut Valley Festival NewSong Showcase wins. Her music has been described as “vivid and alive, tender and poignant, and altogether a gift for the listener.” (Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, former Kansas Poet Laureate)

You might say Joy’s emergence as a dynamic singer/songwriter is surprising. She didn’t pick up a guitar, sing a solo or write her first song until her sons were in elementary school. But all the elements were there…a voice of honey waiting to be discovered, insights to write about for days, and a lifelong love of music beginning with violin lessons before kindergarten.

A touring musician based in Kansas City, Joy’s performances are engaging, thought-provoking and full of opportunities to laugh and reflect. She leaves you wishing you had heard her sooner and trying to figure out how to be her friend.

Joy has recorded three albums of original music in Nashville, one live and three studio albums in Kansas City, and a forthcoming studio album in Sparta, Illinois.

Joy performs solo or in a duo or band. Past venues include Louisville Arts Center (CO), Green Guitar Folk House (KS), Knuckleheads (MO), Stone Room Concerts (DC), InterUrban ArtHouse (KS), The Warming House (MN), InterContinental Hotel (MO), Chateau Chantal Winery (MI), Taos Inn (NM), and McMenamins (OR).

An accomplished violinist on her albums, Joy was once in the Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, Concordia College Orchestra, and Kansas City Civic Orchestra. She was also Assistant Music Director at Saint Andrew Christian Church, Director of No Strings Attached, and Music Leader at Crittenton Children’s Center.

Combining her background in music and social work, Joy has led interactive workshops and retreats on creativity, resilience, gratitude, grief, songwriting, and the power of music. Settings have included conference centers, hospitals, festivals, retirement centers and numerous nonprofit organizations.

“​Joy has a wonderfully unique way of connecting to her audience that I have seen no other performer do…she engages every audience and wraps everyone in a velvet blanket of beautiful music.” –- Peggy Kelly, Open Range Concert Series

“Joy Zimmerman’s “To the Girl” has a heart, to paraphrase the title of one of her songs, as big and wide as the sky. The music here is vivid and alive, tender and poignant, and altogether a gift for the listener.” –- Caryn Mirriam Goldberg, former Kansas Poet Laureate

“I’ve been on the road….and listening to Joy Zimmerman’s very cool music from her latest CD, To the Girl! The production is SO smooth and well suited for her voice and songs. A couple of standouts: Why Be Normal has a “world music” feel to it and a super cool vibe. What Next could be a calling card song! Both set the table for another dimension for Joy as a writer/performer. Truly, they make me want to know “what’s next” from JZ.” –- David G Smith, Nashville singer/songwriter, First Place Winner 2008 International Song Contest

“Joy Zimmerman’s “To the Girl” is for all of us. Joy Zimmerman has been a prolific singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist touring and recording for the past 10 years. This is Joy’s sixth album and her most eclectic and engaging yet. Recorded at Weights and Measures in Kansas City, ‘To the Girl” is a must listen. Not just once but over and over again.

Joy’s lyrics take on a new depth with each listen. The combination of her voice and poignant lyrics are like advice from a trusted friend. “To the Girl” by Joy Zimmerman is a powerful musical experience for us all.” – Kathy Forste, Music Director KC Café Radio

“Cultivate Joy” and “Amplify Hope” logos adorn Joy’s merchandise.

“The Canvas Before Us” is a lyrical gift from a kind, thoughtful and fully formed artist. The tableau set for each song is complemented with superb instrumentation; each cut has a stringed “star.” It is apparent from Joy’s work on this album she is well read, a student of history and the human condition. Her voice is crystal clear. The words indicate her “antenna” was up and she is now ready to broadcast these songs that paint beautiful sonic pictures. ~Diana Linn Ennis, DJ/Podcaster of Tasty Brew Music and Co-Founder/Director of Heartland Song Network, Inc.

Joy Zimmerman and the Gordons have long been two of our favorites. We were thrilled when we learned that Gary Gordon was producing this CD and it is truly a match made in heaven. This is a poignant concept album and there is a brush stroke of lyrics running through every song, reminding us that we are the creators of our lives. The title fits this project perfectly and the palette of instruments and Joy’s crystal clear voice have added just the right colors in just the right places. This CD is a WORK OF ART! ~ Donna and Kelly Mulhollan aka Still on the Hill

“The Canvas Before Us” is a warm and beautiful album about hope, reflection and the loving humor that only Joy Zimmerman can infuse. I love this album! Inspiring women, love, our future, the state of the world—so many unique stories accompanied by music that is both original and comforting. Joy Zimmerman gives us both in this lovely and thoughtful new release. Lucky us. ~Dani Goodband, Lakeside Music

“A Canvas Before Us” brings Joy’s beautiful soprano to us in a way that allows her voice to ring in its clear, clean truth as never before. The instrumentation creates buoyant liquid for her to float in the center and carry the listener along. Even the songs I am very familiar with were a new and wonderful listening experience. The world gets to celebrate the true Joy in this CD. It leaves us wanting for more! ~ Peggy Kelly, Open Range Concerts – up north

Earlier this year we played Joy’s single, “We’ll Hold The Light” that was released on January 25, 2021 with Music & Lyrics by Joy Zimmerman. Recorded, Mixed & Mastered: Duane Trower, Weights and Measures Soundlab, Kansas City, MO. Joy Zimmerman on vocals, guitar & violin, Ryan Dugan on guitar, bass, & harmony vocals; Beau Bledsoe on dobro; and Christine Broxterman on cello. Joy Zimmerman writes: “We’ll Hold the Light is a song of gratitude for the brave, selfless work of health care workers and first responders every day and especially during this pandemic. Facing unprecedented and life-threatening conditions, they have provided steadfast care for us all. I was inspired to write this song from my front row seat to heroism. My spouse, Linda, is an anesthesiologist at a Level 1 Trauma Center, safety net hospital, so I have witnessed the toll of long, stressful shifts within an overtaxed medical system.” // “Working all night at the hospital is like time out of time. The outside world, which includes your loved ones and friends, goes on without you. You miss dinner, bedtime, gatherings of friends, special events. And you are immersed in trauma, illness, grief, loneliness that those outside your work life will never know. The chasm between the two parts of your life sometimes feels immense…” ~Dr. Linda Dill // Joy Zimmerman continues: “How do health care workers and first responders handle the sights and sounds they experience, the vicarious trauma, the grief? Let’s make sure our gratitude is backed by a strong commitment to adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), mental health services and other support. I encourage you to join me in making a donation to your local YMCA Covid-19 Emergency Child Care Services for Essential Workers. These program offer child care and other services at 1,000 sites nationwide for families of medical personnel, essential employees and first responders. https://www.ymca.net/emergency-child-care-services. We’ll Hold the Light is available for download at joyzimmermanmusic.com.

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Joy Zimmerman, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Joy Zimmerman released her new album, THE CANVAS BEFORE US, on August 2, 2021.

Joy Zimmerman plays Fresh Songs & Fresh Air Overland Park on Thurs, Sept. 23, at 6:30 PM

Joy Zimmerman plays the Lenexa Farmers Market, Sat, Sept. 25, 9:30 – 11:30 AM in Lenexa KS.

Joy Zimmerman plays Songs With Stories – Joy Zimmerman & Mike Ward, Tuesday, September 28, at 6:30 PM in Prairie Village, KS.

More information at http://www.joyzimmerman.com

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6. Joy Zimmerman – “Not Enough Time”
   from: The Canvas Before Us / Cultivate Joy Records / August 2, 2021
   [The Canvas Before Us was produced, recorded and mastered by Gary Gordon of Inside-Out Studio, Sparta, IL. Additional vocal mixing was done by David Travers-Smith of Found Sound, Toronto, Canada. Along with vocals, Joy played guitar, fiddle, ukulele and typewriter on the album. The stellar contributing musicians are Robert Bowlin, Ryan Dugan, Polly Lanuay, Ross Sermons, Gary Gordon, Monty Jackson, and Roberta Gordon. Joy Zimmerman’s songwriting has been recognized nationally with an American Songwriter Lyric Contest Honorable Mention and ten Walnut Valley Festival NewSong Showcase wins. “We’ll Hold the Light”, Joy’s single honoring health care workers during the pandemic, was a Top 20 Song of the Month on the Folk DJ Chart.]

10:33 – Underwriting

7. Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls – “The Easing”
   from: The Easing / Chris Hudson / September 29, 2021
   [Recorded as sort of grand finale to the Isolation Tracks Home Studio Compilation from 2020’s Covid shut down. The Easing was recorded between December 2020 and February 2021. Chris sings, plays bass, keys, mandolin, tenor guitar, banjo, classical guitar, electric guitar and drums thru out the songs with internet collaborations featuring local Kc music artists Jason Beers, Chad Brothers, Jeremy Clark, Travis Feldman, Kristin Hamilton, Devon Teran and Sam Wright. Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Studio. The Easing takes the listener thru the many emotions of living inside with ones significant other trying to live an honest, balanced, sheltered, and loving life of resilience while watching the bad news of the outside world that unfolds slowly into uncertainty and chaos into a future of unknowns. More info at http://www.chrishudson.bandcamp.com]

[Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls play a CD Release Party 5:00 to 7:00 , Oct. 3, 2021, at Here’s To The Roots at PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave. KCMO in the Pendelton Heights neighborhood in the Historic Northeast.]

10:39 – Interview with Chris Hudson

Professional musician and teacher Chris Hudson joins us to share music and details about his new released from Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls called, THE EASING to be released September 29, 2021. Chris Hudson is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, musician, visual artist, and teacher at Kansas City Young Audiences. The Bard Owls are a Kansas City based acoustic band created and named by Chris Hudson and Sam Wright. Some of the guests on their new album include: Jason Beers, Jeremy Clack, and Kristin Hamilton. Chris Hudson plays as a solo artist and is part of several other bands including: The Multiverse with Julie Bennett Hume, and Gullywasher with Sam Wright and Matt Cathlina. More information at http://www.chrishudson.bandcamp.com

Chris Hudson thanks for being with us on WMM.

Chris Hudson a Kansas City Native, Classical Guitarist, Composer, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Visual Artist… he’s a Member of three bands: Gullywasher, The Multiverse and The Bard Owls.

Chris Hudson has been playing and creating songs for decades in the KC – Lawrence area. We last talked with him on the radio show on March 31, 2021 when Chris joined us to share news about HOLDING THE DAWNING released on March 15, 2021 – The first studio release from the KC based Gullywasher, that includes: Matt Cathlina on upright bass & vocals, Chris Hudson on guitar & vocals, and Sam Wright on banjo & vocals. Formed in 2018 the band started recording demos, rehearsing and performing these songs at multiple venues, including a trip to SXSW in Austin in early March 2020 just before the COVID-19 Pandemic shut down and quarantine. In the early months of the pandemic they continued to rehearse and write more songs and do live streaming shows.. Chris Hudson wrote the majority of the songs. Sam Wright wrote the song “Eastward Facing Road.” The band writes that their songs are” a mix of Americana, Folk, ProgRock, Emo and Jazz.” HOLDING THE DAWNING was recorded between September and November 2020 during the Covid-19 Pandemic, at Weights and Measures Soundlab in KCMO with Duane Trower. Gullywasher brought in special guest performers for several tracks local Chad Brothers of the band Old Sound on guitar, Devan Teran of The Timbers Devon Teran on pedal steel, and Mark Hamblin on Trumpet. More info at: http://www.gullywasherkc.com]

Prior to that we talked with Chris Hudson on November 4, 2020, when he and Julie Bennett Hume joined us to share details about their release SONGS FOR LATTER DAYS. Chris Hudson and Julie Bennett Hume have been playing and creating songs for decades in the KC – Lawrence area. Their new musical project The Multiverse, released the album, Songs Of Latter Days, on November 1, 2020. They play on all songs together with help from the Kansas City acclaimed alternative string duo The Wires with Laurel Morgan parks on violin and Sascha Groschang on cello. Also contributing to the recording was Jason Beers. More info at: http://www.themultiverse.com

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8. Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls – “Heartshape Stone” (LIVE)
   also available on: The Easing / Chris Hudson / September 29, 2021
   [Recorded as sort of grand finale to the Isolation Tracks Home Studio Compilation from 2020’s Covid shut down. The Easing was recorded between December 2020 and February 2021. Chris sings, plays bass, keys, mandolin, tenor guitar, banjo, classical guitar, electric guitar and drums thru out the songs with internet collaborations featuring local Kc music artists Jason Beers, Chad Brothers, Jeremy Clark, Travis Feldman, Kristin Hamilton, Devon Teran and Sam Wright. Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Studio. The Easing takes the listener thru the many emotions of living inside with ones significant other trying to live an honest, balanced, sheltered, and loving life of resilience while watching the bad news of the outside world that unfolds slowly into uncertainty and chaos into a future of unknowns. More info at http://www.chrishudson.bandcamp.com]

[Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls play a CD Release Party 5:00 to 7:00 , October 3, 2021, at Here’s To The Roots at PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave. KCMO in the Pendleton Heights in the Historic Northeast.]

10:49 – More Interview with Chris Hudson

We are talking with professional musician and teacher Chris Hudson who joins us to share music and details about his new released from Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls called, THE EASING to be released September 29, 2021. Chris Hudson is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, musician, visual artist, and teacher at Kansas City Young Audiences. The Bard Owls are a Kansas City based acoustic band created and named by Chris Hudson and Sam Wright. More information at http://www.chrishudson.bandcamp.com

Chris Hudson thanks for being with us on WMM.

THE EASING was recorded as sort of grand finale to the Isolation Tracks Home Studio Compilation from 2020’s Covid shut down. The Easing was recorded between December 2020 and February 2021.

Chris sings, plays bass, keys, mandolin, tenor guitar, banjo, classical guitar, electric guitar and drums thru out the songs with internet collaborations featuring local KC artists Jason Beers, Chad Brothers, Jeremy Clark, Travis Feldman, Kristin Hamilton, Devon Teran and Sam Wright.

Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Studio.

The Easing takes the listener thru the emotions of living inside with ones significant other trying to live an honest, balanced, sheltered, and loving life of resilience while watching the bad news of the outside world that unfolds slowly into uncertainty and chaos into a future of unknowns.

Chris Hudson thanks for being with us on WMM.

Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls new album, THE EASING will be released September 29, 2021. Chris Hudson and The bard owls play a CD Release Party 5:00 to 7:00 , October 3, 2021, at Here’s To The Roots at PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave. KCMO in the Pendelton Heights neighborhood in the historic Northeast. More information at http://www.chrishudson.bandcamp.com

10:55

9. Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls – “everything”
   from: The Easing / Chris Hudson / September 29, 2021
   [Recorded as sort of grand finale to the Isolation Tracks Home Studio Compilation from 2020’s Covid shut down. The Easing was recorded between December 2020 and February 2021. Chris sings, plays bass, keys, mandolin, tenor guitar, banjo, classical guitar, electric guitar and drums thru out the songs with internet collaborations featuring local Kc music artists Jason Beers, Chad Brothers, Jeremy Clark, Travis Feldman, Kristin Hamilton, Devon Teran and Sam Wright. Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Studio. The Easing takes the listener thru the many emotions of living inside with ones significant other trying to live an honest, balanced, sheltered, and loving life of resilience while watching the bad news of the outside world that unfolds slowly into uncertainty and chaos into a future of unknowns. More info at http://www.chrishudson.bandcamp.com]

[Chris Hudson and The Bard Owls play a CD Release Party 5 to 7:00 , October 3, 2021, at Here’s To The Roots at PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave. KCMO in the Pendelton Heights neighborhood in the historic Northeast.]

11:00 – Station ID

10. Blvck Hippie – “If You Feel Alone At Parties”
    from: “If You Feel Alone At Parties” – Single / The Record Machine / August 6, 2021
    [“If you listen through If You Feel Alone At Parties you’ll hear a restlessness woven into the fabric of the songs. From the angular, affected guitar to the pensive vocals, Josh Shaw invites us into a Sad Boy Indie Rock world that feels nostalgic and pioneering at the same time. It’s a search for home in musical form, led by Shaw’s acute lyrics and ardent playing.” -Davy Haynes. Blvck Hippie is a Sad Boy Indie Rock Band from Memphis, Tennessee, tryna show Black kids that they can be weird too. More info at: blvckhippie.com]

11:04 – Interview with Nathan Reusch

Nathan Reusch co-founder of The Record Machine joins us for the entire second hour to talk about the 18th Anniversary of The Record Machine and to share music from artists on the label and bands playing the 2nd Annual Lemonade Social Friday, September 24, with The Fey, Black Light Animals, Jass, Indoor Creature, and Saturday, September 25, with The Republic Tigers, Monta At Odds, and Brent Windler, at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyandotte, in the West Bottoms of Kansas City. More details at http://www.therecordmachine.co

Nathan Reusch thanks for being with us on WMM.

Blvck Hippie is Josh Shaw doing sad boy indie boyfrom Memphis Tennessee, tryna show Black kids that they can be weird too. http://www.blvckhippie.com

From http://www.therecordmachine.co: If you listen through If You Feel Alone At Parties you’ll hear a restlessness woven into the fabric of the songs. From the angular, affected guitar to the pensive vocals, Josh Shaw (he/him) invites us into a Sad Boy Indie Rock world that feels nostalgic and pioneering at the same time. It’s a search for a home in musical form, led by Shaw’s acute lyrics and ardent playing.

It’s funny we study hard just to come up last
The world hits you hard when you don’t run fast
If we are the same but I’m empty and alone
The least you could do is answer your phone

• from “Art School”

Tracked over a three-day weekend in Memphis, If You Feel Alone At Parties showcases Shaw’s conversational, intuitive songwriting. Blvck Hippie has been recommended “if you’re a fan of The Strokes but like your songs a little more moody” (From The Strait). However, there’s a vast array of influences that flow through the songs on If You Feel Alone At Parties. Crediting Kanye West and Kid Cudi for inspiring him as a Black artist to always make something different, Shaw has pushed himself forward with this record. And this artistic growth is audible in the mix. With a rotating cast of bandmates, Blvck Hippie crafts a sound bigger and brasher than the sum of its parts. The guitar tones reinvent 80s dream-pop sounds, while the rhythms are infused with an R&B consciousness. It’s a balancing act that Shaw & Co perform with aplomb. Never sounding derivative, the band delivers a fully-formed indie rock sound on its first full length.

You say these parties are all the same
While you’re too drunk to know my name
You wish he’d still pick up his phone
I’m way to drunk and so alone

• from “If You Feel Alone At Parties”

Since the first Blvck Hippie single released in 2018, Shaw has invited listeners into his inner world. The lyrics on this record are reminiscent of the afterparty conversations and menthol-infused musings that dominate DIY scenes across America. But, these are not merely drunken sentences strung together in post-show afterglow. Shaw offers us insights into his mind and his life, looking to make a true, emotional connection with the listener. Escapism, loneliness, grief – it’s all here in Shaw’s vulnerable couplets. On “Bunkbed,” he sings, “I guess we’re all grown up we’re grown up now / Two dumb kids too poor to pay rent / So promise me we won’t change in a year or two and promise me I won’t stop missing you / Missing you.” Shaw is a dreamer, always looking for sparks. The characters that inhabit his songs feel real, as if he is bringing scenes from his life into the songs. You can almost smell the PBR and the cigarette smoke as Shaw recounts the details of his life.

In tears you watched me drink until my demons appear
Keep your voice low this time I care what they hear
I’m still stumbling down the hallway I swear it felt like home
To be angry at myself for feeling oh so alone

• from “Technicolor”

Shaw takes the audience on a “VHS-inspired” journey through his mind. Searching for catharsis, Shaw’s off-kilter guitar playing and honest songwriting coalesce into the Sad Boy Indie Rock songs of your dreams. With the world slowly opening back up after an isolated year, Blvck Hippie have plans to take these songs on the road in the fall. Great things are on the horizon for Shaw & Co. Are you listening?

Nathan Reusch grew up in KC hanging out at Recycled Sounds with Anne Winter & Billy Smith.

This weekend’s Lemonade Socials on Friday and Saturday Nights are in celebration of The Record Machine’s 18 year Anniversary

The Record Machine started back in in 2003. The Record Machine started as a homegrown, pioneering independent record label and expanded to events in Kansas City, MO. We initially established the label to promote and release music from our hometown, but as time went on, we began releasing records from all across the country. We aim to work with a diverse group of hardworking, dedicated, and stand out on their own accord. Our catalog is an eclectic mix; we are proud that we don’t fit into any single genre and a unifying, uplifting quality to our releases. We hope to nurture musicians and connect them with a broader audience. Tim Finn of The Kansas City Star remarked about The Record Machine’s output “[They] have assembled a stable of diverse artists who are making music that deserves national attention.”

In 2011 we\The record Machine founded Middle of the Map Fest as a joint venture between KC’s Ink magazine(Part of the KC Star) and The Record Machine. In the years since, the festival has grown to encompass Music, Speakers, and Film. Bands that we love like Spoon, Grizzly Bear, Iron and Wine, Fred Armisen, OK Go, Lord Huron, Vince Staples, Cold War Kids, Charles Bradley, Aimee Mann, Atmosphere, The Get Up Kids, Daniel Johnston, Of Montreal, Kate Nash, The Joy Formidable, Two Door Cinema Club and many more have shared the same stage as Record Machine artists.

“It’s a great way for KC to show off and, more specifically, showcase our flourishing arts and culture scene,” KC Mayor Sly James said in a KC Biz Journal article earlier that year. “Events like Middle of the Map Fest bring crowds of people to our city who oftentimes leave in awe of everything Kansas City has to offer.”

The Record Machine is the collective sum of individuals, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent; our artists represent a significant part of not only our culture but our company’s reputation and achievements. We embrace and encourage our artist’s differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, religion, sexual orientation, and other characteristics that make our community unique.

11:09

11. The Fey – “Wolf Of The Wild”
    from: “Palm Tree Shade / The Record Machine / June 4, 2021
    [We played The Fey’s February 12, 2021 single, “Wolf of The Wild” on March 3 and “Blind to the Signs (feat. Hakim)”June 2, 2021. those singles followed their single, “Tear It off” released August 7, 2020, and “Lost In My Head” on August 2, 2019, All of these singles are from The Fey’s newest album, PALM TREE SHADE that followed the band’s July 13, 2018 EP, Strawberry Lemonade. The Fey is a Rock/Soul sextet based in Lincoln, Nebraska. The band has created 3 EP’s under the alias “AZP”, but have recently made a name change to The Fey. Charles Hull, Founder and Managing Director, Silver Street Records writes, The Fey is: Zach Watkins on lead/backup vocals, keys, percussion; Ishma Valenti on rap vocals; Trey Shotkoske on drums; Michael Rogers on guitars; John Fucinaro on bass, and Ludwing Siebenhor. Additional Backup vocals by Jasmin Ondap and Aly Millanes. Engineered and mixed by James Fleege at Silver St. Mastered by Doug Van Sloun at Focus Mastering. Produced by Zach Watkins & James Fleege at Silver Str Info at http://www.therecordmachine.co]

[The Fey play the 2nd Annual Lemonade Social – Day 1, Friday, September 24, at 7:00 PM at Lemonaide Park, 1628 Wyoming Street, KCMO, in the West Bottoms with Jass, Black Light Animals and Indoor Creature]

12. Indoor Creature – “American Dream”
    from: Living In Darkness / The Record Machine / May 28, 2021
    [3rd album Formed in 2015, Indoor Creature has grown from a duo to a pack of six, and together the Austin-based band has played over 100 shows and two national tours. Their distinctly dreamy, jazz-inspired sound artfully contrasts lyrics that tackle topics most pop songs don’t dare to wrestle with. They explore feelings associated with growing up and up, respond to current events, and delve into their dreams, all things you’d do with a good friend while lying on the floor, staring upward. In this room, the floor and the ceiling are Indoor Creature, grounding you to reality while simultaneously inviting you to think of what could be.]

[Indoor Creature play the 2nd Annual Lemonade Social – Day 1, Friday, September 24, at 7:00 PM at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming Street, KCMO, in the West Bottoms with Jass, Black Light Animals and The Fey.]

11:16 – Interview with Nathan Reusch

We are talking with Nathan Reusch co-founder of The Record Machine who joins us for the entire second hour to talk about the 18th Anniversary of The Record Machine and to share music from artists on the label and bands playing the 2nd Annual Lemonade Social Friday, September 24, with The Fey, Black Light Animals, Jass, Indoor Creature, and Saturday, September 25, with The Republic Tigers, Monta At Odds, and Brent Windler, at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyandotte, in the West Bottoms of Kansas City. More details at http://www.therecordmachine.co

Nathan Reusch thanks for being with us on WMM.

We just heard: The Fey from Lincoln, Nebraska and Indoor Creature from Memphis, Tennessee.

Lemonade Social – Sept. 24 + 25 at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyandotte, West Bottoms KCMO. Friday, September 24, 7:00 PM The Fey, Black Light Animals, Jass, and Indoor Creature. Saturday, September 25, at 7:00 PM The Republic Tigers, Monta At Odds, Brent Windler. Tickets Available From Lemonade Park Sponsors: Lemonade Park, The Record Machine, Kosmic City, recordBar, Voltaire. Flyer Design: Chris Meier. Website Design: The Record Machine

11:20

13. Dinner Time – “What’s The Deal”
    from: Halfway Down / The Record Machine / To be released: October 15, 2021
    [Atlanta, Georgia based 5-piece band with Alejandro Uribe on guitar, Andrew Joyce on guitar & keyboards, Chad Miller on drums, Ian Buford on guitar & vocals, and London Cameron on bass. DINNER TIME returns from their slumber with “Halfway Down”, the follow-up LP to their debut self-titled record. Coming hot off the heels of 3 tracks self-recorded in lockdown, and the success of their breakout single “Walden Park”, the band’s sophomore album promises a new level of production quality and maturity from the Atlanta-based 5-piece. “We wanted to create a cohesive experience” bassist London Cameron explains. Melodic motifs appear and reappear throughout the record to reinforce the universe of “Halfway Down”. Overarching themes of loneliness, anxiety, and disillusionment give a loose structure that the band tackles with a psych-rock bent and a tongue-in-cheek wit. DINNER TIME’s 2nd album “Halfway Down” will be released in Fall 2021 by the Record Machine.]

14. Pala Zolo– “Sycophant”
    from: “Sycophant” – Single / The Record Machine / April 9, 2021
    [Pala Zolo released the single “You Can’t” on April 17, 2020. Pala Zolo released the single “Up Northern” on February 8, 2019 on The Record Machine. Pala Zolo is the instrumental electronic project of Lawrence, KS musician Eric Davis. In Pala Zolo, Davis blends synthesizers and drum machines with live instruments to create his blend of cinematic pop music. He chose the name to pay homage to his Sicilian heritage by naming the project after a small Sicilian village he spent time in while studying abroad in Italy. Pala Zolo allows Davis the full freedom to experiment in ways that are a departure from his main gig as the keyboard player in buzzy up-and-coming rock band Hembree (Thirty Tigers, Oread Records). // The inspiration for Pala Zolo came from a chance meeting with fellow electronic musician, Tycho’s Scott Hansen. One day while working at The Granada Theater in Lawrence, Davis was given the job of being Hansen’s driver. For years Davis had been writing and recording his own demos and was completely unsure of what to do with them. After spending the entire day with Hansen and seeing him perform, Davis realized he could bring his incomplete ideas to life in his own unique way. Seeing an instrumental band perform such an emotionally charged set inspired Davis to finish his songs without traditional vocals and to begin creating his own sound in that genre. // Soon after, Davis set forth to finalize the recordings with his good friend and producer Joel Martin (Y god Y). The two of them spent countless hours experimenting with synthetic and acoustic textures to create perfect soundscapes to compliment Davis’ intricately arranged compositions. In 2018, Davis self-released singles House Plant & 40K, and continued to take Pala Zolo to another level by performing live with drummer Gerardo Rojas. The duo brings the songs to life with live synths, guitars and drums and has been resonating with audiences.]

11:28 – Underwriting

15. Soultru – “Must Be”
    from: The Truth: An Acoustic EP / The Record Machine / October 10, 2020
    [This song was first released as part of several singles Soultru has released this year.. Vocals by Terrance Banks. Singer, songwriter, poet and emcee Terrance A Banks aka Soultru is a native of Davenport, Iowa and is currently based out of the Quad Cities area of NW Illinois/NE Iowa. Combining his poetic and lyrical talents with a soulful voice, Soultru has forged his own unique sound. Soultru credits a wide range of influences, including Gavin Degraw, John Legend, Yelawolf and Son Little. More info at: http://www.soultrumusic.com]

16. Progeny – “Caves of Darkness”
    from: W A T E R F R U I T / The Record Machine / March 26, 2021,
    [This new ep is called W A T E R F R U I T
    Its consisted of gritty, grimey Lo-fi & 90’s boombap chill beats. Still I bring in the sadbangers as well. It has a really nice tropical mood in between each song so let the waves take you on an adventure to where you ended up once before in another lifetime you were in! All these beats were made on a ZOOM Sample Trak 224. All beats were made at my job when the pandemic hit. It Felt like a ghost town where I was at (Im sure that was for everybody though) and so i heard some records and ended up catching these soundscapes of how I felt each day.This will be available on all streaming services. There will only be a limited run of 25 cassette tapes on my bandcamp. ]

11:38 – More Interview with Nathan Reusch

We are talking with Nathan Reusch co-founder of The Record Machine who joins us for the entire second hour to talk about the 18th Anniversary of The Record Machine and to share music from artists on the label and bands playing the 2nd Annual Lemonade Social. More details at http://www.therecordmachine.co

Nathan Reusch thanks for being with us on WMM.

Lemonade Social – September 24 + 25 at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyandotte, West Bottoms KCMO. Friday, September 24, 7:00 PM The Fey, Black Light Animals, Jass, and Indoor Creature. Saturday, September 25, at 7:00 PM The Republic Tigers, Monta At Odds, Brent Windler. Tickets Availabe From Lemonade Park Sponsors: Lemonade Park, The Record Machine, Kosmic City, recordBar, Voltaire. Flyer Design: Chris Meier. Website Design: The Record Machine

11:43

17. Pageant Boys – “Past Life”
    from: “Past Life” – Single / The Record Machine / September 17, 2021
    [From the upcoming Pageant Boys release Haunted. Alexander Sheppard is the musician behind the name Pageant Boys. In this new slow-burner he gets honest about heartbreak, the fallout of a failed relationship, and the relatable emotions that follow. This single will be part of the new 10-track albun from pageant BoysMore info at: http://www.therecordmachine.co]

18. Monta At Odds – “Other Side of Yesterday (feat. Your Friend)”
    from: Peak of Eternal Light / The Record Machine / August 20, 2021
    [This is the third single from Monta At Odds upcoming new album, PEAK OF ETERNAL LIGHT due on July 24, 2021, through The Record Machine. For this song, the Kansas City-based band once again collaborated with Taryn Blake Miller, AKA Domino Record Co. artist Your Friend. Follow up single to the Republic Tigers remix of Monta At Odds’ “When I’m Gone” with Kenn Jankowski joining with Teri Quinn on vocals. The two bands are label mates on The Record Machine. Band leader Dedric Moore tells us that after this album Teri Quinn is leaving the band and Kenn Jankowski is joining the band. Monta At Odds released the single, “When I’m Gone. (feat. Teri Quinn)” on March 5, 2021. Monta At Odds has traced its adventure from its inception to vocalist Teri Quinn’s addition to their sleek, indie-Tronic cascade of the band’s latest recording. An electric drum punch and layers of buzzing synths anchor Quinn’s pleading words, depositing the fact that “we both know you’ll feel better when I’m gone.” It’s the hard choice of ending a relationship and hanging on for dear life. // Monta At Odds is a Kansas City combo led by the brothers Dedric and Delaney Moore. The two have played music together all their lives and have been exploring the Monta At Odds sound since the band’s debut in 2000. Dedric’s pulsing, melodic bass and Delaney’s artfully unhinged synthesizers frame the band’s central character, which is fleshed out by a talented cast of musicians and collaborators. The result is a heady sonic pool that has been inscrutably referred to as ‘Ummagumma meets Arthur Russell’s mutant disco at Vangelis’s house.’ // 2020 finds the addition of acclaimed vocalists, guitarists, and songwriters Mikal Shapiro and Teri Quinn to the band’s lineup. With Mikal and Teri’s otherworldly vocal contributions, Monta At Odds continues to push their alternate reality into streamlined consciousness. Lucas Behrens on guitar and synth and Matthew Heinrich on drums both rounds out the stellar lineup. The group released Zen Diagram in May of 2020 as a more post-punk leaning follow-up to Argentum Dreams. Expect minimal rhythms set to maximum noise, shoegazed guitar signals, slo-mo psychedelic darkwave, endless dub echo, and extended-cut warped disco. Live musicians manipulating time and space via knob turning, cymbal cracking, and pedal pushing as they interlock into hypnotic moments of heavenly bliss that seem to hold forever, captivating the mind. // This single is a follow-up to the December 18, 2020 released A GREAT CONJUNCTION their 5-song EP released just in to coincide with the ‘double-planet’ convergence of Jupiter and Saturn on December 21 which last occurred in 1226. These tunes form a soundtrack to the planetary event, five songs linked together by the vastness of space and as a meditation on our infinitesimal place in the universe. The EP featured Krystof Nemeth, Teri Quinn, Alexander Thomas, Dedric Moore and Matthew Heinrich. Monta At Odds released their 4-song EP Zen Diagram last year on May 1, 2020. Monta At Odd’s seventh full-length album, Peak of Eternal Light, is to be released in 2021 on The Record Machine. In late 2020 Monta At Odds released the single “When Stars Grow Old.” Monta At Odds released their 6th full length album Argentum Dreams on Oct 19, 2018. More info at: http://www.facebook.com/montaatodds%5D

[Monta At Odds play the 2nd Annual Lemonade Social – Day 2, Sat,, Sept.25, at 7:00 PM at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming Street, KCMO, in the West Bottoms with The Republic Tiger and Brent Windler]

19. The Republic Tigers – “Risky Business”
    from: Risky Business – Single / The Record Machine / November 13, 2020
    [This single followed the band release of their album MIND OVER MATTER.Hailing from Kansas City, MO, The Republic Tigers spike their lushly orchestrated indie rock with organic and synthetic elements. Founder Kenn Jankowski originally moved to Kansas City in 1999 and began playing guitar for The People, a band that later changed its name to The Golden Republic (Astralwerks Records). He also made fast friends with local musicians Ryan Pinkston and Adam McGill; and when The Golden Republic disbanded seven years later, he opted to launch his pop-based project with the other two multi-instrumentalists. Taking their name from Jankowski’s high school mascot, The Republic Tigers expanded their lineup with bassist Marc Pepperman and drummer Justin Tricomi. Electronic structures remained to play an important role in their music (via convenience/sensible creation-farming/forming), and the band issued a self-titled EP in late 2007 before putting the finishing touches on Keep Color, which arrived in 2008. Then there was a cool EP in 2011 titled “No Land’s Man” which featured the emo smash hit “The Infidel” and the extremely fun “Merrymake It With Me”. And then a second concept LP was concocted, “Mind Over Matter” – written from the year 2008 to the year 2011. Mixed and mastered in the year 2012. But then it was sadly shelved by the original labels. Which leads us to now, the year is 2020. Something new is going to happen. Kenn Jankowski joined us on WMM on June 3, 2020. The Record Machine released Mind Over Matter on June 5, 2020]

[Monta At Odds play the 2nd Annual Lemonade Social – Day 2, Sat,, Sept.25, at 7:00 PM at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming Street, KCMO, in the West Bottoms with The Republic Tiger and Brent Windler]

20. Noel Coward – “The Party’s Over Now”
    from: Noel Coward in New York / drg / 2003 [orig. 1957]

Next week on Wednesday MidDay Medley, on September 29 we welcome Nico Gray who will be our Guest Producer for a show celebrating the music of Art d’Ecco including excerpts of Nico’s special interview with Art d’Ecco.

Our Script/Playlist is a “cut and paste” of information.
Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org

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Show #908

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Joy Zimmerman + Chris Hudson and the Bard Owls + Nathan Reusch of The Record Machine

Mark plays New & MidCoastal Releases from: Joy Zimmerman, Blvck Hippie, Calvin Arsenia, The Fey, Jass, Indoor Creature, Chris Hudson and the Bard Owls, Dinner Time, Pala Zolo, Soultru, Progeny, Pageant Boys, Monta At Odds, The Republic Tigers, and Josê González.

At 10:15 singer songwriter Joy Zimmerman joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios to share music and details about her fabulous new album, THE CANVAS BEFORE US. Joy’s new album reached the Top Ten on the Folk Alliance International Folk Chart. Bob McWilliams, radio host & producer of “Trail Mix” on Kansas Public Radio writes, “Joy Zimmerman has taken her music to a new level on THE CANVAS BEFORE US, which not only showcases her lovely voice but also an array of new songs speaking eloquently and emotionally to the human condition.” More information at http://www.joyzimmerman.com

At 10:35 Mark talks with professional musician and teacher Chris Hudson about his band The Bard Owls and their new album called, THE EASING to be released September 29, 2021. Chris Hudson is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, musician, visual artist, and teacher at Kansas City Young Audiences. The Bard Owls are a Kansas City based acoustic band created and named by Chris Hudson and Sam Wright. Some of the guests on their new album include: Jason Beers, Jeremy Clack, and Kristin Hamilton. Chris Hudson plays as a solo artist and is part of several other bands including: The Multiverse with Julie Bennett Hume, and Gullywasher with Sam Wright and Matt Cathlina. More information at http://www.chrishudson.bandcamp.com

At 11:00 Nathan Reusch co-founder of The Record Machine joins us for the entire second hour to talk about the 18th Anniversary of The Record Machine and to share music from artists on the label and bands playing the 2nd Annual Lemonade Social Friday, September 24, with The Fey, Black Light Animals, Jass, Indoor Creature, and Saturday, September 25, with The Republic Tigers, Monta At Odds and Brent Windler, at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyandotte, in the West Bottoms of Kansas City. More details at http://www.therecordmachine.co

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Show #908

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Ivory Blue + The Black Creatures + namelessnunmberheadman + Ari Fish & Alicia Ellingsworth

1. “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
   from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979
   [WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]

2. Flare Tha Rebel & Bob Pulliam – “The Revolution Will Not Be Hashtagged”
   from: The Revolution Will Not Be Hashtagged / Shafer / July 9, 2021
   [Inspired by Gil Scott-Heron’s 1971 single, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”. Career and love brought hip-hop MC Flare Tha Rebel back to his hometown of Kansas City, MO, which created a second wind of new music. Noted by The Pitch, “As a member of hip-hop collective Anti-Crew, Flare Tha Rebel made quite an impact on the Kansas City hip-hop scene. After making the leap from KC to Chicago in the late ‘00s, he’s now back…” Known for a highly energetic live performance, Flare has shared the stage with artists such as Chance the Rapper, RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Mac Lethal, Nappy Roots, and CES Cru. Although hip-hop at the core, Flare Tha Rebel’s versatility remains as he balances music with socially progressive themes that are still enjoyable enough to raise a glass to at a party. There’s also a duality to Flare’s approach. Many of his songs are connected to his Art to Empower initiative, raising awareness and funds for a variety of social justice causes and nonprofits. Info at: http://www.flaretharebel.com

3. Daniel Gum – “The Wolverine (ft. Rachel Cion)”
   from: The Wolverine (ft. Rachel Cion) – Single / Manor Records / September 10, 2021
   [Daniel Gum is a singer-songwriter based out of Kansas City, KS who has been active since 2017—releasing a messy, electronic pop EP, I’M NOT DEAD in 2017 and an acoustic EP, MOON in 2018. In addition to working on his own solo project, Daniel has been working with other local groups—playing bass and engineering for his band Pillow (a post-punk/shoegaze group) and playing drums behind singer-songwriter Chloe Jacobson, also doing some recording for her. Channeling the likes of Elliott Smith & Andy Shauf, he co-produced his new record THIRTEEN with Mike Crawford, playing almost everything you hear on the album and mixing it himself. Signing to Manor Records in the spring of 2020, he officially released THIRTEEN on cassette & CD on October 30, 2020. All songs written, performed, and.mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. Daniel Gum is a 24 year old singer-songwriter . Since the age of 12, he has spent the majority of his time writing and recording songs by himself in his room. The Moon EP was released December 7, 2019. It was engineered by Mike Crawford and Daniel Gum and mixed by Daniel Gum with piano and accordion by Cole Crawford. Daniel Gun released his EPI’M NOT DEAD on October 25, 2017, and his 10-song album Reorient on July 31, 2015, with all songs written, recorded and mixed by Daniel Gum who also performed all vocals guitars, drums, piano, bass. harmonica, and programming. The first single from Daniel Gum’s album, Thirteen “Ruin Your Life” was released on September 4, The second single, “In The Worst Ways” was released September 28, 2020. ] [On our July 22, 2020, WMM show we played Daniel Gum’s track, “Tired Saint” from French Exit Records – Black Lives Matter Compilation, released July 6, 2020. French Exit Records was launched two years ago as an independent music label in KCMO, founded by Brad Girard. French Exit Records has released albums for No Magic and Raymond,. BLM Compilation is 22 acts from the area, with all proceeds donated to One Struggle KC’s Liberation Fund, a Black-led coalition of KC activists seeking to connect the struggles of oppressed communities, locally & globally. Daniel Gum joined us on WMM on November 11, 2020.]

4. Frogpond – “It’s Not Over”
   from: “It’s Not Over” – Single / Black-Site Records / September 3, 2021
   [Newly reformed KC indie rock band, Frogpond, will release TimeThief, its first album in over twenty years on November 19, 2021, on the KC record label cooperative Black Site. Frogpond is: singer/guitarist and founder Heidi Phillips, long-time bassist, Justine Volpe, with Kristin Conkright on rhythm guitar, and Michelle Bacon on drums. More info at: http://black-site.org/frogpond // Frogpond digitally reissued their Au 1996 vinyl and cassette release Count To Ten on March 12, 2021, 25 years after its original release on August 9, 1996 on Columbia Records. Frogpond was formed in Warrensburg, Missouri. The band existed from 1994-2000, primarily performing in Kansas City and Lawrence, Kansas. COUNT TO TEN was the band’s 12-track national debut full length released on Tristar Music – Columbia on CD and vinyl in 1996 with songs written by Heidi Phillips, with Heidi Phillips on vocals & guitar, Justine Volpe on bass, Megan Hamilton on drums, Kristie Stemel on guitar and backing vocals. Art Alexakis (of the band Everclear) served as producer and contributed backing vocals. // In 1999 Frogpond released the 13-track second album, SAFE RIDE HOME on C2 Records – Columbia, on CD and vinyl with songs written by Heidi Phillips, and with Heidi Phillips on vocals & guitar, Justine Volpe on bass & backing vocals, and Billy Johnson on drums. The album was recorded by Doug McBride at Gravity Studios in Chicago who also served as producer and contributed electric piano and piano. // In 1994 Frogpond self released their 8-song cassette release 2%. 2% was produced, engineered, and mixed at Red House Recording, Lawrence, Kansas, October 1994. All songs written by Heidi Phillips, with heidi Phillips on vocals & guitar, Megan Hamilton on drums, Tawni Freeland on guitar, and Annie on bass. Produced, Engineered, and Mixed By E.J. Rose.]

5. Ivory Blue – “Family Tables”
   from: “Family Tables” – Single / Sound Ballistics Muaic & Publishing / September 7, 2021
   [KC based singer songwriter and rock & roller, Ivory Blue is currently in the studio putting together a new full length 10-song album called “Compound Love” for release in 2021. Ivory Blue’s debut EP, Ready Get Set was released in June 2015 and had wide radio airplay on this show and multiple radio and television stations in Kansas City and across the country. In 2017 Ivory was among 1800 bands that competed in neXt2Rock. Ivory won local & regional challenges and advanced to nationals in Los Angeles to win the top prize. Ivøry Blue has played Crossroads Music festival, The Middle of the Map Festival, The Westport Roots Festival, the KCPT Screening of “Real Boy” at The Kansas City Public Library. Ivøry Black plays the Kauffman Stadium, July 1, Royals home game. Born in 1986 in Peoria Illinois, and given up for adoption at the age of four, it was difficult to find trust in people after living with eight different foster families. Running away at 15, Ivøry moved from Indiana to Oklahoma and eventually ended up in Seattle. In 2011 Ivøry moved to Kansas City, and has became a part of new family.]

10:16 – Interview with Ivory Blue & Klaartje Van Lue

Ivory Blue & manager Klaartje Van Lue join us to talk about Ivory’s new album, COMPOUND LOVE to be released this year, and the new video for Ivory’s song “Family Tables” directed by Mikal Shapiro that features Ivory, and a “family” cast that includes Klaartje and her husband Dan. On August 18, 2021 Ivory Blue signed a publishing deal with Sound Ballistics Music & Publishing of Atlanta GA. This company will manage Ivory with Klaartje and handle all of their publishing. Ivory Blue released the “FAMILY TABLES” music video on August 21, 2021 and the single was released digitally on September 7. Along with finishing Ivory Blue’s first full-length album COMPOUND LOVE, Ivory will also release a new EP, RED LIGHT in 2022. More info at: http://www.ivorybluemusic.com

Ivory Blue & Klaartje Van Lue, thanks for being with us on WMM.

IVORY BLUE lived a nomadic existence until settling in Kansas City MO and becoming part of the local musical community. After winning a nationwide talent contest in 2017 Ivory Blue started having success with some national and international radio play which continues today.

Ivory Blue was born in 1986 in Peoria Illinois, as Devin James Miclettet. Ivory’s birth mother put them up for adoption at the age of four. Ivory speaks about how it was difficult to find trust in people offering their home to someone denied it for so long, Ivory lived with eight different families. before running away at 15.

Ivory has talked with us about how in their life they have turned to music to express pain. Ivory spent most of their childhood looking for a family. In 2010 Klaartje Van Lue saw Ivory performing in a YouTube video and contacted them, flying them Ivory KC, and adopting Ivory into the Van Lue family. During the past 10 years Ivory came out as “Non-Binary Transgender.

As a multi-instrumentalist, Ivory began refining their performance style, using digital looping pedals to stack harmonies and guitar parts live on stage, giving their solo shows the feel of a full band. In 2011, Ivory settled in Kansas City, MO and quickly began attracting an intense regional following for their strong vocals and incisive, deeply personal lyrics.

By 2013, IVORY BLUE was playing regularly in and around Kansas City and the first EP ‘Ready Get Set’ was released. in 2015. While the EP helped spread the word and got much attention from regional radio and TV stations, a big break would come in 2017.
Ivory entered NeXt2Rock, a nationwide talent search with over 1800 artists/bands who applied to find fresh and promising rock artists.

The top 5 national bands battled it off for the win in Los Angeles CA at the legendary Viper Room, with judges Scott Borchetta (BMLG), John Varvatos (fashion designer), Steve Jones (Sex Pistols Guitarist and Host of “Jonesy’s Jukebox”), Desmond Child (Musician, producer), Chris Lord-Alge (producer), Ivory Blue won over the judges and became the grand prize winner! Ivory

Ivory won the contest and a one-year record deal with BMLG who re-released the song Ready Get Set from the 2015 EP. Ivory’s 2018 re-release of ‘Ready Get Set’ undauntedly received National and International airplay within weeks.

NeXt2Rock Judges Comments about Ivory Blue:

“You got star quality and a lot of potential” by Steve Jones (Sex Pistols Guitarist and Host of “Jonesy’s Jukebox” on KLOS (95.5) Los Angeles, CA, USA)

“Giving us the diamond in the rough we can only dream of, the foundation that’s built underneath it, that’s what music is made from. by Chris Lord-Alge (Engineer/Mixer).

“I love everything about you, you sing what you live, you’re fantastic” by Desmond Child (Musician \ Songwriter and Producer).

“We’ve been waiting for the WOW, and you are the WOW”, “You’re a true artist” by John Varvatos (Fashion Designer and Record Label Head)

“You exude artistry from the minute you step on that stage” by Scott Borchetta – Big Machine Label Group president and CEO.

“There’s something special about you”, “You’re a true artist” by Gavin Rossdale (British musician, singer, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band BUSH).

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Ivory Blue has played Crossroads Music festival, The Middle of the Map Festival, The Westport Roots Festival, Kansas City Public Library, and Kauffman Stadium.

We are talking with KC based singer songwriter and rock & roller, Ivory Blue has been busy in the studio putting together new music for upcoming releases of a new album COMPOUND LOVE and several EPs. In 2020 Ivory released the singles “Elite Dreamland,” (Feb. 17, 2021), “Half a Life” (Sept. 20, 2021), and “Family Tables” on September 7, 2021.

In February 2020 and after studying the craft of recording and self-producing, this amazing singer-songwriter with soaring vocals, passionate love for everyone struggling through life, released ‘Elite Dreamland’. There are no words to describe the incredible artistry behind this song. a single that hits your heart about understanding how it feels to be misunderstood in a world of people that seem to know what they are doing.

On the new album IVORY BLUE produced all the tracks with the exception of Drums and Bass. Ivory is currently working with Lester Estelle (Drummer for Kelly Clarkson), Craig Kew (Bass) KC, Kurt Festge (Mastering | Citizen Kane & Vilent Femmes) NC. and Nick Poortman (LA based Los Angeles based Producer, Engineer, Mixer, and Songwriter) Nick has worked alongside producers including Justin Gray, Gil Norton, Big Tank, and Greg Haver on sessions throughout the USA, UK, Europe, and New Zealand.

On August 18th 2021 Ivory Blue signed a publishing deal with Sound Ballistics Music & Publishing out of Atlanta GA.

Ivory Blue released the video of ‘FAMILY TABLES’ on August 21, 2021 and the track was released on September 7, 2021. Ivory Blue is currently finishing the first full length CD/Album ‘Compound Love’ to be released in 2021 as well as the Red Light EP for 2022.

“Family Tables” hit #1 on Banks Radio in Australia the first week of the release. 23 countries have listed on Ivory’s Spotify reports and that after just 1 week released.

Kayden Gorden from The Kayden Gordon Radio Show has asked for a radio interview. The Kayden Gordon show is heard on 60+ stations (FM & Online) across the world.

IVORY BLUE signed with Sound Ballistics Music & Publishing on Aug 18th, 2021. This is a new Publishing Company out of the Atlanta GA area. They have big plans for IVORY BLUE. Ben Baeumert. Founder and CEO is an artist himself with many years of experience in the music industry. He’s already been contacted by a large music supervisor company who said that IVORY BLUE’s music is amazing and that they love everything about the artist and wants to pitch the music to Music Licensees for potential TV, Film, commercials etc. That’s exciting news knowing that this will push music to a lot of listeners.

They were going to take over management for IVORY BLUE per my request, but instead partnered up with us to help the business grow and keep me as sole manager for IVORY BLUE and at their request other artists as well. I am therefore going to continue as Devin’s manager (she actually didn’t want me to hand over to another manager so was so happy about that decision) As far as the other artists, I haven’t made a final decision yet.

Family Tables, track release date Sept 7th 2021 AND music video on YouTube has been getting attention from multiple Magazines.
https://www.ivorybluemusic.com/post/article-links-on-family-tables
https://www.ionindiemagazine.com

Multiple national & international radio stations have shown interest to play Family Tables

The music video for “Family Tables” was shown during the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Festival. IVORY wrote the plot for the music video and Mikal Shapiro produced and captured IVORY’s vision perfectly.

Ivory Blue has been on the WMM 11 times since 2015.

Ivory Blue & Klaartje Van Lue, thanks for being with us on WMM.

Ivory Blue’s new album, COMPOUND LOVE to be released this year, and the new video for Ivory’s song “Family Tables” directed by Mikal Shapiro was released on August 21, 2021 and the single was released digitally on September 7. On August 18, 2021 Ivory Blue signed a publishing deal with Sound Ballistics Music & Publishing of Atlanta GA. Along with finishing Ivory Blue’s first full-length album COMPOUND LOVE, Ivory will also release a new EP, RED LIGHT in 2022. More info at: http://www.ivorybluemusic.com

10:29

6. Ivory Blue – “Elite Dreamland”
   from: “Elite Dreamland” – Single / Sound Ballistics Muaic & Publishing / September 20, 2020
   [KC based singer songwriter and rock & roller, Ivory Blue is currently in the studio putting together a new full length 10-song album called “Compound Love” for release in 2021. Ivory Blue’s debut EP, Ready Get Set was released in June 2015 and had wide radio airplay on this show and multiple radio and television stations in Kansas City and across the country. In 2017 Ivory was among 1800 bands that competed in neXt2Rock. Ivory won local & regional challenges and advanced to nationals in Los Angeles to win the top prize. Ivøry Blue has played Crossroads Music festival, The Middle of the Map Festival, The Westport Roots Festival, the KCPT Screening of “Real Boy” at The Kansas City Public Library. Ivøry Black plays the Kauffman Stadium, July 1, Royals home game. Born in 1986 in Peoria Illinois, and given up for adoption at the age of four, it was difficult to find trust in people after living with eight different foster families. Running away at 15, Ivøry moved from Indiana to Oklahoma and eventually ended up in Seattle. In 2011 Ivøry moved to Kansas City, and has became a part of new family.]

10:33 – Underwriting

7. Arquesta Del SolSoul – “GROW SOMETHING (Fela Minded KC)”
   from: GROW SOMETHING (Fela Minded KC) – Single / unreleased
   [Arquesta Del SolSoul is a Kansas City-based music collective featuring 3 musicians who worked together in Hearts of Darkness. They call themselves, “African Futurist Genre Killerz from the Middle of the Map bringing an innovative multidimensional sound inspired by our founding musical ancestors to decolonize and time bend indigenous sounds of the Caribbean, Latin America, West, Central, and Southern Africa.” Members include (but not limited to) Les Izmore, Jessica Ayala, Brad Williams, Jade Green, Chalis O’Neal, Irving Graham, Ernest Melton, Andres Ramirez, Fabian Prado.]

10:36 – Interview with Alicia Ellingsworth & Ari Fish

Alicia Ellingsworth is Executive Director and Co-Founder of The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road. Alicia has always fed people. She waited tables in high school and through college at Ohio State, and after across the country. She apprenticed with biodynamic farmer Mark Trela at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana for several years before coming to Gibbs Road Farm in 2009. It was there she found home and for six years demonstrated how much food can be grown on one urban acre utilizing six high tunnels for year-round production with sales topping $135,000. Her farm crews were apprentice farmers and over the course of those years she mentored 40+ young growers at Gibbs Farm and at the Juniper Gardens Training Farm‘s New Roots For Refugees program. She’s a Robert Wood Johnson Fellow, serves on the Growing Growers Organizing Committee, Johnson County Community College Sustainable Ag Advisory Board, and was the 2019 recipient of the John Kaiahua Mentorship Award. For Alicia this farm grows possibility and a place where hope lives.

Alicia Ellingsworth thank you for being with us today on WMM.

Ari Fish is a 4th-generation gardener with over 16 years of experience as an educator. Ari is a professional artist specializing in large-scale, multimedia installation, the winner of the prestigious Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award, and a two-time recipient of the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant. Her passion is in community engagement and cultivating curiosity and a love of learning at all ages. When she is not teaching or making art, Fish can be found working in her garden with her two daughters, Iko and Ona, cooking from her own recipes, and researching music history. To see some of Ari’s art you can visit: http://www.arifish.com

Ari Fish thank you for being with us today on WMM.

Alicia Ellingsworth & Ari Fish about The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road and the FALL FEST AT COMMON GROUND, Saturday, October 2, at 3:00 PM, 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106, an on-farm community celebration to enjoy, explore and imagine with farm tours, live music, interactive agricultural demonstrations, storytelling, and more. More info at: http://www.kcfarmschool.org/fall-fest.

Alicia Ellingsworth & Ari Fish tell us about The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106

KC Farm School at Gibbs Road empowers individuals of all ages, abilities, and ancestries through on-farm, hands-on experiences connecting them to opportunity and their community.

The center of its community, the farm generates an inspiring environment transforming the individual and society through community-wide, multi-generational, participatory, and collaborative food projects and while it provides vocational training, job opportunities, healing, and fun.

KC Farm School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Every Wednesday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM the Farmer’s Market at KC Farm School at Gibbs Road, 4223 Gibbs Road, KCK 66106 is open and with an online store, where customers can order online by 2:00 PM and then pick up produce during market hours from 3 to 6. Featuring organically grown veggie, herbs and floweres along with products from farmers and producers including: Circle 7 Fuller Farms, Doña Fina Family Farmed Coffee, Van Eden Garden, Ferments Fair Share Farm, The Kansas City Food Hub, Skyview Farm and Creamery, and others. Pay-what-you’re-able. Www.kcfarmschool.org

Common Ground: KC Farm School is thrilled to announce their purchase of an additional eleven acres of raw, rolling land just east of our current farm site. It will be a gathering and growing space with wild and shared places, and room for orchards, animals, composting, and more. KC Farm School imagines Common Ground as a safe space for critical conversations that seed action. KC farm School believes in the power of this community to join in to create a tomorrow better than today, right here, right now.

It is time to gather on Common Ground. KC Farm School feels able to accomplish a lot because they invite the community to join in the effort. If you feel inclined to learn more about growing Common Ground, please reach out. Contact Lydia Nebel, Farm Director at Common Ground, lydia@kcfarmschool.org

FALL FEST AT COMMON GROUND, Saturday, October 2, at 3:00 PM, 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106, an on-farm community celebration to enjoy, explore and imagine.

Fall Fest is a community celebration at Common Ground, KC Farm School’s eleven-acre addition. KC Farm School invites the community to visit the farm to enjoy, explore, and imagine what we might do on this rolling land just east of our beloved Gibbs Road Farm. Admission is free. Donations appreciated. There will be: Farm Tours, Fun and Games, Placemaking Activities, Interactive ag demos, Geocaching, Bouncy Houses!, Storytelling, Live Music, Online Silent Auction, Community Resources, and Free COVID Testing & Vaccines More info at: http://www.kcfarmschool.org/fall-fest.

Alicia Ellingsworth and Ari Fish thank you for being with us today on WMM.

FALL FEST AT COMMON GROUND, Saturday, October 2, at 3:00 PM, 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106, an on-farm community celebration to enjoy, explore and imagine with farm tours, live music, interactive agricultural demonstrations, storytelling, and more. More info at: http://www.kcfarmschool.org/fall-fest.

10:48

7B. Arquesta Del SolSoul – “GROW SOMETHING (Fela Minded KC)”
from: GROW SOMETHING (Fela Minded KC) – Single / unreleased
[Arquesta Del SolSoul is a Kansas City-based music collective featuring 3 musicians who worked together in Hearts of Darkness. They call themselves “:African Futurist Genre Killerz from the Middle of the Map bringing an innovative multidimensional sound inspired by our founding musical ancestors to decolonize and time bend indigenous sounds of the Caribbean, Latin America, West, Central, and Southern Africa.” Members include (but not limited to) Les Izmore, Jessica Ayala, Brad Williams, Jade Green, Chalis O’Neal, Irving Graham, Ernest Melton, Andres Ramirez, Fabian Prado.]

10:50

8. Melissa Mayhew – “Mountain”
   from: Mountain – Single / Melissa Mayhew / August 18, 2021
   [Produced by Eric Davis of the band Hembre. Originally from Lawrence, Kansas now living in Nashville.Melissa graduated from Lawrence Free State High School in 2008. Melissa studied at Belmont University. More info at: http://www.melissa-mayhew.com]

9. Baby and the Brian – “PT Cruiser”
   from: BrainBaby / Baby and the Brian / September 3, 2021
   [Baby and the Brain is comprised of 18 year old Jo Mackenzie (producer and songwriter) and 19 year old Dia Jane (singer/songwriter), who met at an open mic in Kansas City, Missouri, when Jo was in 8th grade and Dia was in 10th grade. Three years later, the two reconnected to started a musical project together that eventually turned into Baby and the Brain, a self-produced indie-pop band. Baby and the Brain also released the 8-track, BrainBaby with BONUS TRACKS on September 5, 2021. Info at: http://www.babybrainband.bandcamp.com]

10. Blvck Hippie – “If You Feel Alone At Parties”
    from: “If You Feel Alone At Parties” – Single / The Record Machine / August 6, 2021
    [“If you listen through If You Feel Alone At Parties you’ll hear a restlessness woven into the fabric of the songs. From the angular, affected guitar to the pensive vocals, Josh Shaw invites us into a Sad Boy Indie Rock world that feels nostalgic and pioneering at the same time. It’s a search for home in musical form, led by Shaw’s acute lyrics and ardent playing.” -Davy Haynes. Blvck Hippie is a Sad Boy Indie Rock Band from Memphis, Tennessee, tryna show Black kids that they can be weird too. More info at: blvckhippie.com]

11:00 – Station ID

11. The Black Creatures – “Negative Zero”
    from: “Negative Zero” – Single / Center Cut Records / April 2, 2021 [remixed, remastered][All proceeds from this track go to the Tamir Rice Foundation. Info at: http://www.tamirericefoundation.org. The Black Creatures are Jade Green & Xavier Martin. This song was originally on their December 6, 2017 release, SEE NO EVIL The song was recently re-recorded. Band member Xavier Martin told us that, “Everything was done from the ground up. Remixing, rerecording, mastering, etc.” The Black Creatures wanted to released this as a single and video as a “part-two” to their earlier single and video release for: “wretched (it goes)”, which was originally released on The Black Creatures 2019/2020 album Wild Echoes. The video for “Negative Zero” picks up where the video for “Wretched (It Goes)” left off, “so there is a conceptual thread between the two,” says Patrick Sprehe of Center Cut Records. All music produced, arranged, recorded, and performed by The Black Creatures. Engineering and Mastering by J. Ashley Miller aka Jametatone. The Black Creatures write, “We talk about it all the time, but ‘Negative Zero’ is the best example of this phenomenon; sometimes we come together with pieces of a song that fit together so perfectly the results surprise even us. So, conceiving a video that acutely paralleled the direness of the message was a huge deal for us. The process happened in a similarly fluid stride that furthered our awareness of the unfortunate necessity of art, media, and dialogue that exist in the same sphere. With that in mind, there’s some positivity we hope fans of The Black Creatures can also takeaway from this music video. // We had been sitting on this video for a while, already finished filming and that whole process was very fun and literally nourishing (because we got Fannie’s West African Cuisine to celebrate after filming). Like past music video releases, we worked with Rondevu Productions on this video—and it was a careful little gathering! We all got our ‘negative’ COVID test results within 48 hours of each other and said, ‘Okay, let’s go to the lake like a family,’ and we did. We spent two days filming on a freezing cold lake, dancing on cryptic constructions, and being outside way late at night. // We have set up this release to directly fund The Tamir Rice Foundation, founded by mother Samaria Rice. We also encourage others who can, to give to something that is centered around Black life.” // After being signed to Center Cut Records the label remastered and reissued Wild Echoes and began releasing singles. “Wild Echoes” was #2 in WMM’s 119 Favorite Releases of 2019 (Albums & EPs). The Black Creatures fuse dark-pop hip-hop, soul, jazz, and electronic music with elements from science fiction to tell inter-dimensional stories of love, community, life, culture, history. Xavier & Jade have made an impression in the KC music community with their live shows in clubs, galleries, record stores, and area music festivals.]

[The Black Creatures play Pints On The Patio at The KC Irish Center, Drexel Hall, September 16, 2021]
[The Black Creatures play Plaza Art Fair, September 24, 2021]
[The Black Creatures play AMERI’KANA at Grinders, September 25, 2021]
[The Black Creatures play Raj Mahal with Stephonne on September 25, 2021
[The Black Creatures play Troostapalooza on October 2, 2021]

11:05 – Interview with Jade Green & Xavier Martin

Jade Green & Xavier Martin of The Black Creatures recently played The 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest last weekend and coming up will play Pints On The Patio at The KC Irish Center, at Drexel Hall, September 16, 2021; the Plaza Art Fair, September 24, 2021; AMERI’KANA at Grinders, September 25, 2021; the Raj Mahal with Stephonne on September 25, 2021; and Troostapalooza on October 2, 2021.

The Black Creatures, return to WMM to share their new single, “True Friends” to be released this Friday, September 17, 2021 through Center Cut Records. The single is the first from their upcoming album, BY THY HAND produced by Xavier, and written by Jade and Xavier, and mastered by Collin Jordan (Xiu Xiu, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco). The single features the hallmark vocals and beats from their previous album, WILD ECHOES, that was re-released and re-mastered by Center Cut in 2020 and named Album Of The Year from The Pitch Magazine. The Black Creatures will be releasing more singles and videos leading up to the release of BY THY HAND next year. You can find more info at: http://www.theblackcreatures.com or http://www.centercutrecords.com

Jade Green & Xavier Martin welcome back to Wednesday MidDay Medley.

The Black Creatures recently released their single “Negative Zero” on April 2, 2021, with a music video that was the continuation of a story from their earlier single and video release for “wretched (it goes),” (originally released on The Black Creatures 2019/2020 album Wild Echoes.) Wild Echoes landed at #2 on WMM’s 119 Best Recordings of 2019, after being remastered and reissued by CenterCut Records in 2020.

Mark’s brief review: “Being named “Album of The Year” from The Pitch Kansas City was the recognition this young band deserved, because there is really no other band in Kansas City creating incredibly beautiful and painful protest songs in multi genre styles of beats, vocal styles, textures. The immediate personal and poetic lyrics of Jade Green and tribal, dance floor and soulful beats and melodies of Xavier bring the listener into a multicultural, mixed, gender fluid, soul celebration of life and an honest indictment of the racist, homophobic, and sexist world they are navigating through to survive. Listen carefully to these young music makers, they are wise beyond their years. They sound beautiful and speak the truth to power. They are beautiful. They are The Black Creatures.”

From Center Cut Records Promo Materials: The Black Creatures make a point to blur the lines of genre while maintaining a recognizable cohesion; oftentimes blending contemporary styles of pop, hip-hop, dance, R&B, EDM and soul with cinematic and storytelling sci-fi/fantasy elements and themes. With the complex and creative approach The Black Creatures take to their art, a diverse audience regularly flocks to their gripping and intensely enchanting performances.

Representing the strange land of Kansas City, Missouri, Jade Green and Xavier began working together around the end of 2013 after meeting on-line talking about cosmetics. After Jade stumbled upon Xavier’s SoundCloud, they asked if they could put their vocals on it, and this led to future collaborations with no more than the intention to dabble. They couldn’t stop and eventually dubbed the project The Black Creatures.

Both Jade & Xavier write and perform vocals, with Xavier at the helm of production and composition. Jade Green has a vocal background in opera and a penchant for theatrics, and both are the foundation of their ever-evolving approach to writing and performing in The Black Creatures. While the instrumentals may set the tone for the show, Jade’s voice captivates the audience from beginning to end. Originally a violinist, Xavier unfurled into a producer and vocalist, maintaining the same air of intrigue and mystery throughout his compositions and performances in The Black Creatures.

After releasing Wild Echoes in the fall of 2020, the record received Album Of The Year from The Pitch Magazine, along with high praise from around the world for the four released singles and accompanying videos. “Wretched (It Goes)” was featured in the NPR Live Sessions “Songs For Change” when The Black Creatures were selected as one of 12 national artists, and included in 90.9 The Bridge’s Top 100 singles along with their song “D’ummm” which was in heavy rotation in the winter. Nuance Magazine wrote, “The Black Creatures take their musical talents and use them in such a way that forces listeners to not only tap their foot to a catchy tune, but pay attention and feel something about what is going on in the world around them. Tackling fascism, police brutality, and the deep-rooted effects of slavery in a rhythmic fashion is one thing. Simultaneously making it a good listen is another. However, The Black Creatures make it happen.”

The Black Creatures will be releasing more singles and videos leading up to the release of By Thy Hand, and they have a full plate of performances in the coming months, so keep your antennae up!

SOCIALS:
https://www.theblackcreatures.com/
https://smarturl.it/wildechoes
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_KKKYdsM2Jq4iKm_UkStQ
https://www.facebook.com/theblackcreatures
https://www.instagram.com/theblackcreatures/

The Black Creatures have new single “True Friends” coming out Friday

11:13

12. The Black Creatures – “True Friends”
    from: “True Friends” – Single / Center Cut Records / September 17, 2021
    [The single is the first from their upcoming album, BY THY HAND produced by Xavier, and written by Jade and Xavier, and mastered by Collin Jordan (Xiu Xiu, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco). The single features the hallmark vocals and beats from their previous album, WILD ECHOES, that was re-released and re-mastered by Center Cut in 2020 and named Album Of The Year from The Pitch Magazine.]

We are talking with Jade Green & Xavier Martin of The Black Creatures who played The 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest last weekend and will play Pints On The Patio at The KC Irish Center, at Drexel Hall, September 16, 2021; the Plaza Art Fair, September 24, 2021; AMERI’KANA at Grinders, September 25, 2021; the Raj Mahal with Stephonne on September 25, 2021; and Troostapalooza on October 2, 2021. The Black Creatures’ new single, “True Friends” will be released this Friday, September 17, 2021 through Center Cut Records.

Jade Green & Xavier Martin welcome back to Wednesday MidDay Medley.

The single is the first from their upcoming album By Thy Hand produced by Xavier, and written by Jade Green and Xavier.

Mastered by Collin Jordan (Xiu Xiu, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco).

The Black Creatures will be releasing more singles and videos leading up to the release of BY THY HAND next year.

Per Jade, “This song is not only a celebration, but an offering of gratitude to the support system that I’ve been lucky to have in my life. Especially during this time where everybody feels so isolated, so far removed from community and from collaboration, this song is a cheeky way of telling listeners ‘you deserve loyalty, you deserve love – did you forget who the F you are?!'”

Xavier Martin is DJ/Writer/Producer/Rapper/Singer at The Black Creatures

Jade Green performs with: Arquesta Del SolSoul. a Kansas City-based music collective featuring 3 musicians who worked together in Hearts of Darkness. They call themselves: African Futurist Genre Killerz from the Middle of the Map bringing an innovative multidimensional sound inspired by our founding musical ancestors to decolonize and time bend indigenous sounds of the Caribbean, Latin America, West, Central, and Southern Africa.” Members include Les Izmore, Jessica Ayala, Brad Williams, Jade Green, Chalis O’Neal, Irving Graham, Ernest Melton, Andres Ramirez, Fabian Prado.

Info at: http://www.theblackcreatures.com or http://www.centercutrecords.com

The Black Creatures – Upcoming Shows:

9/10 Wildstock — K-State Student Union (Manhattan, KS)
9/11 Crossroads Music Fest — Parlor
9/16 Pints On The Patio — The KC Irish Center, Drexel Hall
9/24 Plaza Art Fair
9/25 AMERI’KANA — Grinders
9/25 Raj Mahal w/Stephonne
10/2 Troostapalooza
10/9 miniBar w/Nan + The One Nite Stands And Stay Outside
10/13 Mockingbird Lounge
10/15 Art On Oak w/Kian Byrne — Second Presbyterian Church
10/22 The Ship
10/23 Charlotte Street Magic Mirror Ball Gala

Congratulations on being signed to Center Cut Records

All proceeds from The Black Creatures single “Negative Zero” go to the Tamir Rice Foundation. Info at: http://www.tamirericefoundation.org. This song was originally released on the December 6, 2017 album, SEE NO EVIL The song was re-recorded. Band member Xavier Martin told us that, “Everything was done from the ground up. Remixing, rerecording, mastering, etc.”

The Black Creatures write, “We talk about it all the time, but ‘Negative Zero’ is the best example of this phenomenon; sometimes we come together with pieces of a song that fit together so perfectly the results surprise even us. So, conceiving a video that acutely paralleled the direness of the message was a huge deal for us. The process happened in a similarly fluid stride that furthered our awareness of the unfortunate necessity of art, media, and dialogue that exist in the same sphere. With that in mind, there’s some positivity we hope fans of The Black Creatures can also takeaway from this music video. // We had been sitting on this video for a while, already finished filming and that whole process was very fun and literally nourishing (because we got Fannie’s West African Cuisine to celebrate after filming). Like past music video releases, we worked with Rondevu Productions on this video—and it was a careful little gathering! We all got our ‘negative’ COVID test results within 48 hours of each other and said, ‘Okay, let’s go to the lake like a family,’ and we did. We spent two days filming on a freezing cold lake, dancing on cryptic constructions, and being outside way late at night. // We have set up this release to directly fund The Tamir Rice Foundation, founded by mother Samaria Rice. We also encourage others who can, to give to something that is centered around Black life.”

The Black Creatures Discography

The Black Creatures “Mouth 2 Mouth” – Single, June 5, 2016.
The Black Creatures released their debut album, See No Evil, Dec. 6, 2017.
The Black Creatures “Elements” – Single, February 14, 2018
The Black Creatures “Silver Tears” – Single, June 19, 2018 with additional voices provided by AniMal (Ana Marcela Maldonado Morales) , Barbara Solomon , Kassidee, Quaranta , Adres Va Cortas
The Black Creatures “Dare” (Gorillaz Cover)” – Single, August 8, 2019
The Black Creature – Wild Echoes – September 30, 2019
The Black Creatures – “Turn” – Single, October 30, 2019
The Black Creatures – “Quartz (Twilight)” – Single, November 13, 2019
The Black Creatures – “SHINE” – Single, December 11, 2019
The Black Creatures- “Ghost Bustin’ Dead Prezidentz” – Single, January 8, 2020
The Black Creatures – “To Whom It May Concern” – Single, January 22, 2020
The Black Creatures – “Arcade Love” – Single, February 5, 2020
The Black Creatures – “Run Up” – Single, February 19, 2020.
The Black Creature – Wild Echoes – September 30, 2019
The Black Creatures – “wretched (it goes)”- Single [Center Cut], July 17, 2020 [remastered]
The Black Creature – Wild Echoes – Album (Remastered] August 28, 2020 [Center Cut]
The Black Creatures – “Negative Zero” – Single/Video [Center Cut] April 2, 2021 [remixed, remastered]
The Black Creatures – “True Friends” – Single [Center Cut] Sept. 17, 2021

Jade Green & Xavier Martin, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The Black Creatures play Pints On The Patio at The KC Irish Center, Drexel Hall, September 16, 2021 the Plaza Art Fair, September 24, 2021, AMERI’KANA at Grinders, September 25, 2021, the Raj Mahal with Stephonne on September 25, 2021 and Troostapalooza on October 2, 2021, More info at: http://www.centercutrecords.com

We go out with, “wretched (it goes)” originally released on The Black Creatures 2019 album Wild Echoes. In 2020 Center Cut Records remixed and remastered and reissued a the album and released “Wild Echoes” as one of 4 singles from the album. In 2020 The Pitch named Wild Echoes “Album of the Year”.

11:25

13. The Black Creatures – “wretched (it goes)”
    from: “wretched (it goes)” – Single / Center Cut Records / July 17, 2020 [remastered]
    [“wretched (it goes)” was originally released on The Black Creatures 2019 album Wild Echoes. Recently released as a single in collaboration with Center Cut Records who remixed a few of the songs, and added some new vocals, and remastered the album. Center Cut Records released the full remastered album on August 28 2020. The Black Creatures are Jade Green & Xavier Martin. “Wild Echoes” was #2 in WMM’s 119 Favorite Releases of 2019 (Albums & EPs). Since the release of ”Wild Echoes” the band has released seven entirely new songs, nearly one per month, all posted to their bandcamp page. The Black Creatures fuse dark-pop hip-hop, soul, jazz, and electronic music with elements from science fiction to tell inter-dimensional stories of love, community, life, culture, history. Xavier & Jade have made an impression in the KC music community with their live shows in clubs, galleries, record stores, and area music festivals.]

[The Black Creatures play Pints On The Patio at The KC Irish Center, Drexel Hall, September 16, 2021]
[The Black Creatures play Plaza Art Fair, September 24, 2021]
[The Black Creatures play AMERI’KANA at Grinders, September 25, 2021]
[The Black Creatures play Raj Mahal with Stephonne on September 25, 2021
[The Black Creatures play Troostapalooza on October 2, 2021]

11:28 – Underwriting

14. namelessnumberheadman – “Mt Analogue St”
    from: Mt. Analogue St.- Single / Namelessnumberheadman / August 13, 2021
    [1st single, from their upcoming album, PLOT THE POINTS. Info at: https://soundcloud.com/nnhm. Mt Analogue St – Rene Daumal wrote a moving, amusing, and confusing book, Mount Analogue, in which there is an expedition to find a mountain that is so tall that the top can’t be seen. Why might someone want to take the journey up the mountain? Step after step plodding up the mountain, trusting that even though no one has seen the peak, that it’s actually there. Namelessnumberheadman is: Chuck Whittington, Jason Lewis, and Andrew Sallee. Plot the Points will be released on Friday, September 2, 2021. Back in 2019 Namelessnumberheadman released three instrumental records (The Ground, Current, and Meditations) which we were very proud of. But during the shutdown in 2020 we decided to dive back into our classic way of working: melding catchy rock/folk songs with sonic panoramas.]

11:33:30 – Interview with Chuck Whittington & Andrew Sallee

Chuck Whittington & Andrew Sallee, who with Jason Lewis, make up the alternative trio, Namelessnumberheadman. The band is releasing their new album, PLOT THE POINTS, on September 24, 2021. Originally from small-town Oklahoma, but now Kansas City-based with one member in Boston, the band crafts recordings and live performances that are part lab-experiment and part indie rock band. In 2019 Namelessnumberheadman released three instrumental albums of experimental sounds, and ambience. When the shutdown of 2020 happened, the band took the opportunity to focus on recording the collection of pop songs and ambitious soundscapes that make up 2021’s PLOT RHE POINTS, which includes recent singles: “Mt Analogue St” and “From Up Above.” Namelessnumberheadman play recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO on Friday, October. 1, with Elevator Division. Namelessnumberheadman play Replay Lounge, October 23.

Chuck Whittington & Andrew Sallee thanks for being with us on WMM.

We first discovered the music of namelessnumberheadman on the 2007 OxBlood First Blood Compilation that featured the band’s song “Unchopping Our First Tree” with somgs fro, Olympic Size, The Republic Tigers, Ghosty, In The Pines, Roman Numerals, The Pedaljets, Ssion, American Catastrophe, Architects, Lovers in Transet, Be/Non, and Softee. That compilation was an early roadmap to the area music community for the early years of WMM.

In 2009 the band’s song “Lesser Fates” was included in 72 Musicians the film and soundtrack.

“Namelessnumberheadman is a band that holds polar opposites together: Acoustic guitar with synthesizer. Human voices with sound glitches. The organic with the synthetic. The ground with the stars.”

The guitar and vocal work is always perfection. The music crosses through genre like an an olympic ice skater, I’m hearing the production quality of an Air album, from a band presenting the,selve not unlike late 1980s DEVO, with folk, country, progressive guitar, and harmonic, clear vocals that remind me of my humanity, while tumble traveling through space and time in a cluttered world this music takes me into a different space.

Originally from small-town Oklahoma, but now Kansas City-based with one member in Boston, the band crafts recordings and live performances that are part lab-experiment and part indie rock band.

In 2019 Namelessnumberheadman released three instrumental albums of experimental sounds, and ambience.

When the shutdown of 2020 happened, the band took the opportunity to focus on recording the collection of pop songs and ambitious soundscapes that make up 2021’s PLOT RHE POINTS, which includes recent singles: “Mt Analogue St” and “From Up Above.”

Namelessnumberheadman (Recent Discography)

When We Leave, We Will Know Where We’ve Been – 10-track album – January 1, 2002 (Scatterplot Sounds)
Your Voice Repeating – 11-track album – 2003 (Scatterplot Sounds)
Wires Reply – 11 track album – April 24, 2004 (St. Ives)
“Unchopping Our First Tree” – Single Track on First Blood Compilation – May 8, 2007 (Oxblood Records)
The Ground – 9-track album – January 25, 2019
Current – 5-track album – September 6, 2019
Meditations – 5-track album – December 27, 2019
“Mt. Analogue St.” – Single – August 13, 2021
“From Up Above” – Single – September 10, 2021
Plot The Points – 7-track album – September 24, 2021

Chuck Whittington also plays in the band Summer Breeze: a tribute to Yacht Rock with Billy Brimblecom and Greg LaFollette and others.

Chuck Whittington also plays in the “house band” for ThunderGong! also with Billy Brimblecom and Greg LaFollette and others.

Chuck Whittington & Andrew Sallee thanks for being with us on WMM.

Namelessnumberheadman releasing their new album, PLOT THE POINTS, on September 24, 2021. Namelessnumberheadman play recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO on Friday, Oct. 1, with Elevator Division. Namelessnumberheadman play Replay Lounge, October 23.

11:45

15.namelessnumberheadman – “From Up Above”
from: From Up Above – Single / Namelessnumberheadman / September 10, 2021
2nd single, from the new upcoming album, PLOT THE POINTS. Namelessnumberheadman is: Chuck Whittington, Jason Lewis, and Andrew Sallee. Plot the Points will be released on Friday, September 2, 2021. Back in 2019 Namelessnumberheadman released three instrumental records (The Ground, Current, and Meditations) which we were very proud of. But during the shutdown in 2020 we decided to dive back into our classic way of working: melding catchy rock/folk songs with sonic panoramas.]

[Namelessnumberheadman play recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO on Fri, Oct. 1, with Elevator Division]
[Namelessnumberheadman play Replay Lounge, October 23]

16. Low – “More”
    from: Hey What / Sub Pop Records / September 10, 2021
    [Focusing on their craft, staying out of the fray, and holding fast their faith to find new ways to express the discord and delight of being alive, to turn the duality of existence into hymns we can share, Low present HEY WHAT. These ten pieces—each built around their own instantaneous, undeniable hook—are turbocharged by the vivid textures that surround them. The ineffable, familiar harmonies of Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker break through the chaos like a life raft. Layers of distorted sound accrete with each new verse – building, breaking, colossal then restrained, a solemn vow only whispered. There will be time to unravel and attribute meaning to the music and art of these times, but the creative moment looks FORWARD, with teeth. HEY WHAT is Low’s thirteenth full-length release in twenty-seven years, and their third with producer BJ Burton.

11:54:30

17. Radkey – “Underground”
    from: Green Room / Little Man Records / November 27, 2020
    [On Green Room the band serve as their own producers. On April 7, 2020 Radkey released a fabulous cover of “Ain’t No Sunshine” written by Bill Withers who died in 2020. The band released singles “Underground” on November 27, and “Seize” on November 29, 2020. Isaiah, Dee, and Solomon Radke of the critically acclaimed rock trio Radkey joined us live in our 90.1 FM studios on September 5, 2018. Radkey was formed in 2010 in St. Joseph, where the brothers were raised. The family moved to Kansas City. The band has released two full-length recordings — “Dark Black Makeup” in 2015 and “Delicious Rock Noise” in 2016 — plus multiple EPs and singles, and were part of a MasterCard advertising campaign on digital billboards in NYC along with a national television commercial that aired during the 2018 Grammy Awards that brought the band to the attention of Jack White who asked the band to tour with him. In 2018 the band went back on the road with The Damned throughout the United States. In December they went back into the studio to record with producer Bill Stevenson of the California punk rock group Descendents. In early 2019 they played shows in Amsterdam and Stockholm. In 2018 the band released “Basement,” “St. Elwood,” “Rock & Roll Homeschool,” as well as several other singles. On February 22, 2019, Radkey released “No Strange Cats…P.A.W.” a 7-song EP is essentially a collection of the band’s most recent singles. It comes after the January 11, 2019 release of No Strange cats…Spiders – EP a 6 song EP of several new songs mixed with several singles from late 2018.]

17. Noel Coward – “The Party’s Over Now”
    from: Noel Coward in New York / drg / 2003 [orig. 1957]

Next week on Wednesday MidDay Medley, on September 22 we talk with singer songwriter Joy Zimmererman about her fabulous new album THE CANVAS BEFORE US. Chris Hudson also joins us to share music from his new release with his band the Bard Owls called THE EASING being released September 29. And in our second hour Nathan Reusch joins us to share music from The Record Machine and bands playing the Lemonade Social September 24 and September 25 at Lemonade Park including The Republic Tigers, Monta At Odds, The Fey, Indoor Creature, Brent Windler, Jass, Black Light Animals celebrating the 18th Anniversary of The Record Machine!

Our Script/Playlist is a “cut and paste” of information.
Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org

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Show #907

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Ivory Blue + The Black Creatures + namelessnunmberheadman + Ari Fish & Alicia Ellingsworth

Mark plays New & MidCoastal Releases from: Daniel Gum, Frogpond, The Black Creatures, Ivory Blue, Blvck Hippie, Namelessnumberheadman, Flare Tha Rebel & Bob Pulliam, Melissa Mayhew, Baby and the Brain, Radkey, Arquesta Del SolSoul, and Low.

At 10:15 Ivory Blue & manager Klaartje Van Lue join Mark to talk about Ivory’s new album, COMPOUND LOVE to be released this year, and the new video for Ivory’s song “Family Tables” directed by Mikal Shapiro that features Ivory, and a “family” cast that includes Klaartje and her husband Dan. On August 18, 2021 Ivory Blue signed a publishing deal with Sound Ballistics Music & Publishing of Atlanta GA. This company will manage Ivory with Klaartje and handle all of their publishing. Ivory Blue released the “FAMILY TABLES” music video on August 21, 2021 and the single was released digitally on September 7. Along with finishing Ivory Blue’s first full-length album COMPOUND LOVE, Ivory will also release a new EP, RED LIGHT in 2022. More info at: http://www.linktr.ee/ivorybluemusic

At 10:35 Mark talks with Alicia Ellingsworth & Ari Fish about The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road and the FALL FEST AT COMMON GROUND, Saturday, October 2, at 3:00 PM, 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106, an on-farm community celebration to enjoy, explore and imagine with farm tours, live music, interactive agricultural demonstrations, storytelling, and more. More info at: http://www.kcfarmschool.org/fall-fest.

Alicia Ellingsworth is Executive Director and Co-Founder of The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road. Alicia has always fed people. She waited tables in high school and through college at Ohio State, and after across the country. She apprenticed with biodynamic farmer Mark Trela at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana for several years before coming to Gibbs Road Farm in 2009. It was there she found home and for six years demonstrated how much food can be grown on one urban acre utilizing six high tunnels for year-round production with sales topping $135,000. Her farm crews were apprentice farmers and over the course of those years she mentored 40+ young growers at Gibbs Farm and at the Juniper Gardens Training Farm‘s New Roots For Refugees program. She’s a Robert Wood Johnson Fellow, serves on the Growing Growers Organizing Committee, Johnson County Community College Sustainable Ag Advisory Board, and was the 2019 recipient of the John Kaiahua Mentorship Award. For Alicia this farm grows possibility and a place where hope lives.

Ari Fish is a 4th-generation gardener with over 16 years of experience as an educator. Ari is a professional artist specializing in large-scale, multimedia installation, the winner of the prestigious Charlotte Street Visual Artist Award, and a two-time recipient of the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant. Her passion is in community engagement and cultivating curiosity and a love of learning at all ages. When she is not teaching or making art, Fish can be found working in her garden with her two daughters, Iko and Ona, cooking from her own recipes, and researching music history. To see some of Ari’s art you can visit: http://www.arifish.com

At 11:00 Jade Green and Xavier Martin, of The Black Creatures, return to WMM to share their new single, “True Friends” to be released on Friday, September 17, 2021 through Center Cut Records. The single is the first from their upcoming album, BY THY HAND produced by Xavier, and written by Jade and Xavier, and mastered by Collin Jordan (Xiu Xiu, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco). The single features the hallmark vocals and beats from their previous album, WILD ECHOES, that was re-released and re-mastered by Center Cut in 2020 and named Album Of The Year from The Pitch Magazine. The Black Creatures also received high praise from around the world for the four singles and videos from that album. Their track “Wretched (It Goes)” was selected as one of twelve national artists and featured in the NPR Live Sessions “Songs For Change.” The Black Creatures will be releasing more singles and videos leading up to the release of BY THY HAND next year. Info at: http://www.theblackcreatures.com

At 11:30 Mark talks with Chuck Whittington & Andrew Sallee, who with Jason Lewis, make up the alternative trio, Namelessnumberheadman. The band is releasing their new album, PLOT THE POINTS, on September 24, 2021. Namelessnumberheadman is a band that holds polar opposites together: Acoustic guitar with synthesizer. Human voices with sound glitches. The organic with the synthetic. The ground with the stars. Originally from small-town Oklahoma, but now Kansas City-based with one member in Boston, the band crafts recordings and live performances that are part lab-experiment and part indie rock band. In 2019 Namelessnumberheadman released three instrumental albums of experimental sounds, and ambience. When the shutdown of 2020 happened, the band took the opportunity to focus on recording the collection of pop songs and ambitious soundscapes that make up 2021’s PLOT RHE POINTS, which includes recent singles: “Mt Analogue St” and “From Up Above.” More info at: https://soundcloud.com/nnhm.

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Show #907

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Music from the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest
with Guest Co-Host Bill Sundahl

1. “It’s Showtime Folks”
   from: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to All That Jazz / 1980
   [WMM’s theme song]

2. The Freedom Affair – “Out of My Mind”
   from: Freedom is Love / Sunflower Soul / Sept. 25, 2020 / [Released on vinyl March 2021]
   [Debut album from KC’s newest soul juggernaut, The album explores themes of love, heartache, empowerment, and togetherness through a varying landscape of hard-hitting funk, luscious soul, and everything in between. The Freedom Affair is a unique collective featuring 3 powerhouse female vocalists in front of a dynamic 6-piece band. On “Freedom Is Love”, each of the ladies get their time to shine individually, but the magic is on full display when all 3 come together in unison and harmony, symbolically embodying the messages that they sing about. The album was recorded and produced by Chris Hazelton, utilizing the best of vintage and new recording technologies to create an authentic experience, befitting of a soul record that would have been relevant 50 years ago as much as it will be 50 years from now. The Freedom Affair is: Misha Roberts on vocals; Paula Saunders on vocals; Seyko Groves on vocals; Cole Bales on guitar, sitar (Track 3); Branden Moser on guitar; Chris Hazelton on bass guitar, organ (Tracks 1, 2, 9, & 10), Tambourine (Track 1), Glockenspiel (Track 3), & Chimes (Track 4); Dave Brick on drums; Pete Carroll on trumpet; Brett Jackson on tenor sax, baritone sax (Tracks 1 & 5), & tambourine (Tracks 5, 6, & 8). Additional Musicians: Pat Conway on Congas (Tracks 1, 3, & 6), Alyssa Bell on viola (Tracks 3, 4, & 7), Elizabeth Codd on violin (Tracks 3 & 4), Matt Bennett on violin (Tracks 3 & 7), John Wickersham on timpani (Track 4), Pamela Baskin-Watson on piano (Track 10), Nick Howell on tambourine (Track 10), The Freedom Family Choir (Track 10): Misha Roberts, Erica Hazelton, Seyko Groves, Paula Saunders, Jordyn Saunders, Cole Bales, and Chris Hazelton. All Horn & String Arrangements by Chris Hazelton except: “Heartaches Don’t Come Easy” and “Give A Little Love” by Pete Carroll & Brett Jackson. “Don’t Shoot” by Chris Hazelton & Allyssa Bell. Produced, Recorded, & Mixed by Chris Hazelton. Assistant Produced by Dave Brick. Rhythm Section on Track 10 recorded by Chad Meise. Mastered by JJ Golden. Cover Artwork by Matthew “Mo” Manley. Front cover photograph of civil rights protesters in Kansas City, MO (April 9th, 1968). The Freedom Affair and their track “Rise Up” were selected to be part of Colemine Records 3xLP box set, “Soul Slabs Vol. 2” a Record Store Day Exclusive, released April 13, 2019. Colemine writes: “The Freedom Affair is a freight train of KC soul! Dirty, funky drums, gritty horns, and the combined vocals of Misha Roberts, Seyko Groves, and Paula Saunders to put this band over the top. Politically charged soul music for the dancefloor!”]

[The Freedom Affair play the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 11:00 PM on Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, one of 4 OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads & West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

10:04 – Interview with Bill Sundahl

Thanks for tuning into Wednesday MidDay Medley, on 90.1 FM KKFI. I’m Mark Manning. Today we’ll feature music from 17 bands participating in the 17th annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM, featuring over 30 bands, on FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads & West Bottoms. We are spinning tracks from: The Black Mariah Theatre, Danny Cox, The Life I Love, Lazy Projector, Jessica Paige, Kadesh Flow, Jass, Sam Wells, Sara Morgan, Quite Frankly, Sopchoppy, The Black Creatures, Grand Marquis, Arquesta Del SolSoul, TRAVLLR, and Casio McCombs. We started the show with The Freedom Affair.

And with us for the entire show is our co-host Bill Sundahl, the founder of Crossroads Music Festival who has been coming on this radio program for 17 years now sharing information about the music and venues and collaborations associated with CMF. Bill is 90.1 FM KKFI’s Development Director.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

Presented by Community Lending of America, Inc. The 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest Saturday, September 11 – 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM. This long running festival showcases Diverse Music on 4 Outdoor Stages, with 30+ Bands, in The East Crossroads and in the West Bottoms, with drum lines & day parties. More info or for advance tickets: http://www.cmfkc.com

BIG CHANGE THIS YEAR – RAIN OR SHINE EVENT – 4 OUTDOOR STAGES
2 stages in East Crossroads (Parlor, 1707 Locust & MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee) & 2 stages in West Bottoms (Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming & Stockyards Brewery, 1600 Genessee)

Festival Artists Include: The Freedom Affair, Deshica Rage w/ Jessica Paige & Kadesh Flow. Danny Cox, The Black Creatures, Sara Morgan, Arquesta Del SolSoul, Amado Espinoza & Friends, SopChoppy, Sheppa, Lazy Projector, The Life I Love, Ernest James Zydeco Duo featuring Barry “Washboard” Barnes, Grand Marquis, Ginny Mac, Sam Wells, Quite Frankly, Jass, Mac Mystic, Nate Hofer, Kevin Wu, DJ Lorna Kay, Coughman, Rural Grit All Stars, Casio McCombs, Jesse Jane Sullinger & Preston Hereford, Apothecary, Travllr, Dj Ne$$, The Marching Cobras, and Three Trails Taiko.

We will be adhering to all relevant city, state, and CDC guidelines for this event. We will provide masks to you if you do not have one. Masking will be enforced if you can not socially distance with anyone who is not in your family unit. The goal of keeping our community safe is paramount.

TO LIMIT CONTACT PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL 2021 CMF ADVANCE TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE ONLINE ONLY http://WWW.CMFKC.COM has all the details. $25.00 Advance Tickets/Pass (www.cmfkc.com) $30.00 DAY OF FESTIVAL – AT GATE

DAY OF FESTIVAL TICKET BOOTHS & WILL CALL – Sat. September 11th
4:00 pm–12:00 am (Crossroads Booth) Parlor, 1707 Locust, Kansas City, MO. 64108
4:00 pm–12:00 am (West Bottoms Booth) Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, KCMO 64102

FREE DAY PARTY at LEMONADE PARK, 1628 WYOMING ST, KANSAS CITY, MO
RSVP at CMFKC.COM attend Day Party. It is Free but we need to be prepared.
Featuring: StoneLion Puppet Theater, Drum Safari and Beau & Aidan Bledsoe
*** 12 & Under are FREE at All Stages, Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian ***
*** Lemonade Park & MOD Gallery are 21+ and minors are allowed accompanied by Parent or Guardian ***

City of Drums – at 6:40 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 11.
The Marching Cobras at Parlor Stage in Parlor Parking Lot, 1707 Locust St.
Three Trails Taiko at Lemonade Park 1628 Wyoming in The West Bottoms

The 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest will be Broadcast LIVE on KKFI 90.1 FM and http://www.kkfi.org from 7:00 PM to Midnight from Lemonade Park

The 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest will also Stream LIVE online at: http://www.cmfkc.com or http://www.facebook.com/KKFI 7:00 PM to Midnight from Lemonade Park

Since its inception in 2005, CMFKC has featured nearly 500 bands and attracted thousands of people to the Crossroads Art District in downtown Kansas City, a thriving community boasting over 100 galleries and specialty shops as well as a multitude of locally owned restaurants.

Designed to showcase the best in Kansas City’s music, arts and dance scene, CMFKC provides opportunities for community members of all ages to support its local artists and celebrate Kansas City’s cultural diversity

10:12 – Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming

6:40 PM – Three Trails Taiki – part of CITY OF DRUMS
7:00 PM – Danny Cox
7:40 PM – DJ Lorna Kay
8:00 PM – The Life I Love
8:40 PM – DJ Lorna Kay
9:00 PM – Lazy Projector
9:40 PM – DJ Lorna Kay
10:00 PM – Deshica Rage (Kadesh Flow + Jessica Paige)
10:40 PM – DJ Lorna Kay
11:00 PM – The Freedom Affair

3. The Black Mariah Theater – “Play With Fire”
   from: “Play With Fire” – Single / The Black Mariah Theater / February 9, 2021
   [Originally written & recorded by The Rolling Stones for their July 30, 1965 OUT OF OUR HEADS album recorded at Chess Studios in Chicago in 1964. When the band arrived at the studio they were met by a middle aged Black man standing on a ladder painting the ceiling. It was Muddy Waters, a musician so important to the band’s origin story they named themselves after one of his songs. The Black Mariah Theatre must have enjoyed covering The Stones so much that they released their EP, ACOUSTIC COVERS on July 16, 2021. An EP of 4 covers from some of our favorite artists. The Black Mariah Theatre released ttheir debut EP, BLACK HEARTS on November 30, 2016. Their debut was recorded in 2016 at Element Recording Studio. The Black Mariah Theater is made up of twin sisters Sophia Motta on vocals and guitar, and Analiese Motta on drums. A Kansas city-based duo, The Black Mariah Theater’s sound has been described as “eclectic.” Mixing jazzy guitar tones with funky drum beats and angsty lyrics, old jazz comes into the modern world. Anyone with a broken heart and a bit of an attitude can relate to our songs. Influenced by the l Billie Holiday, The Black Keys, The Cold War Kids, The Kills, and Chet Baker. Info at: http://www.theblackmariahtheater.bandcamp.com]

[The Black Mariah Theatre will not be able to attend CMF]

4. Danny Cox – “Train Song”
   from: Danny Cox / Dunhill Records / August 15, 1971
   [A live version of this is on the digitally released YOUNG AND HOT (LIVE AT COWTOWN BALLROOM) EP on July 27, 2021. Danny Cox was born in 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a folk singer and songwriter best known for his 1974 LP album Feel So Good. Danny Cox moved to Kansas City, Kansas in 1967. As a youth, he sang in a church choir together with Rudolph Iseley, and in the 1960s he started his professional career performing on a Hootennany Folk Tour. Cox has recorded albums for ABC Dunhill, Casablanca, MGM and others. He also partnered a company called Good Karma Productions, run by the KC based Vanguard Coffee House owner Stan Plesser, who managed the acts of Brewer & Shipley, and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils,]

[Danny Cox plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 7:00 PM on Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

5. The Life I Love – “Lift Me”
   from: “Let Go” – Single / The Life I Love / May 10, 2021
   [The Life I Love are an alternative rock band from the Heart of America wirh Drew Keffer on bass and Jacob Bartlett on drums and an unknoiw person on guitar and vocals, at least according to their socials. The Life I Love released their double single, “Lift Me” and “End of the World Party” on May 10, 2021.
   More info at: http://www.instagram.com/thelifeiloveband and https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/thelifeilove/let-go.%5D

[The Life I Love play the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 8:00 PM on Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

6. Lazy Projector – “Cruisin'”
   from: “Crusin’” – Single / Lazy Projectors / August 27, 2021
   [Written and recorded by Lazy Projectors. Aaron Shinn on guitars, vocals, keyboards; Adam Mcgill on bass guitar; Jordan Shinn on guitar, backing vocals. Lazy Projector released their single, “Hookworms” on April 2, 2021 and “Windows” on December 4, 2020. “Cruisin’”, ”Hookworms” and “Windows” will be featured on Lazy Projector’s upcoming album to be released in 2021. Lazy Projector released their debut album, “evoco” in 2018. More info at http://www.lazyprojector.com]

[Lazy Projector play the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 9:00 PM on Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:27 – Underwriting

11:36

7. Kadesh Flow – “Elegant”
   from: ”Elegant” – Single / Ryan Jamaal Davis / May 21, 2021
   [Written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. This is one of 19 new singles and a 13 track album that Kadesh Flow has released so far this year: Kadesh Flow & The Enclave released, “Soft Side,” on Jan. 21, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow released, “Assumptions feat. Shubzilla,” on Jan. 29, 2021. Kadesh Flow released, “Frosty,” on February 12, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow & The Enclave released, “Cry For Me 2,” February 12, 2021. Kadesh Flow released, “Not on My Watch,” on February 19, 2021, Inspired by Lord Beerus (Dragonball Super). Kadesh Flow released, “Held Me Longer,” on Marc written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow released, “Your Dream Isn’t Always Yours,” on March 12, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed and mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow & The Enclave released, “Forgot About Me,” on March 14, 2021. Kadesh Flow released, “Take Backs (feat. Ryan Heinlein),” on March 26, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow & The Enclave released, “But Hope” on March 26, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow released the single, “I Don’t Care” on April 9, 2021, written, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Produced by D. Professor. Kadesh Flow released the single, “That Way” on April 16, 2021, written, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow, and produced by Dominique “Bassman” Saunders. Kadesh Flow released the new single, “So Far” on April 23, 2021, written, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow & produced by Dominique “Bassman” Sanders. Kadesh Flow released the single, “On Target” on April 30, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed and mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow released the single ”Lighten Up”on May 7, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow released the single ”Elegant”on May 21, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow released the 13-track album ROOM SERVICE 2 on July 19, 2021. Kadesh Flow released the single, “Comng For Your Neck” on August 20, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow released the single, “Easy”on August 27, 2021, written, produced, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Kadesh Flow released the single, “Fiend” on August 20, 2021,written, performed, mixed & mastered by Kadesh Flow. Produced by Dominique Sanders. This is his 19th single of the year. Kadesh Flow is Ryan Davis is a rapper with an MBA. He is an emcee, producer, & trombonist. At age 11, he began rapping and playing trombone within two weeks of one another. His music has been featured on network television in multiple countries and territories across Southeast Asia. Kadesh performs as a solo hip hop artist. He also plays with The Phantastics, and Marcus Lewis Big Band. Kadesh Flow was on WMM on Oct. 21, 2020. More info at: http://www.kadeshflow.com]

[Kadesh Flow plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, as part of Deshica Rage (with Kadesh Flow & Jessica Paige) at 10:00 PM on Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

8. Jessica Paige – “Beautiful Life”
   from: Sweet Nothings / Independent / September 18, 2015
   [Jessica Paige on vocals & guitar, Coleen Dieker on keyboards & violin, Jerod Rivers on drums, Damon Bailey on guitar, & Ben Byard on bass & viola. Jessica is a master storyteller, translating personal experience into music that is sophisticated, diverse in its influences, and instantly relatable. Her commanding voice has been described as equal parts Norah Jones and Janis Joplin, an uncommon union of sultry warmth & raw power. Jessica recently recorded her 2nd album at the legendary Bear Creek Studio. She’s opened for Corinne Bailey Rae, Hembree, Yes You Are, and Nicole Atkins. “She’s a must see with her strong stage presence and sultry vocals.” -The Heartland Today “The record showcases Paige’s gift for crafting lovely, indelible melodies and for her expressive, soulful voice, which shifts easily among several styles”- KC Star, 3-time American Idol semi-finalist. Official Showcase Artist – Folk Alliance International. Voted Best KC Vocalist (The Pitch 2018). The Best KC Music- KCUR 89.3. Info at http://www.jesspaige.com]

[Jessica Paige plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, as part of Deshica Rage (with Kadesh Flow & Jessica Paige) at 10:00 PM on Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

10:43 – More Interview with Bill Sundahl

Today we’re featuring music from 17 bands participating in the 17th annual Crossroads Music Fest, on Saturday, September 11, featuring over 30 bands,, on 4 OUT DOOR stages in the East Crossroads and in the West Bottoms. For info & tickets visit: http://www.cmfkc.com.

And with us for the entire show is our co-host Bill Sundahl, the founder of Crossroads Music Festival and 90.1 FM KKFI’s Development Director.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest Saturday, September 11 – 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

CMF is a Fundraiser for KKFI 90.1FM – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO. Since its inception in 2005, CMFKC has featured nearly 500 bands and attracted thousands of people to the Crossroads Art District in downtown Kansas City, a thriving community boasting over 100 galleries and specialty shops and locally owned restaurants.

Designed to showcase the best in KC’s music, arts & dance scene, CMFKC provides opportunities for community members of all ages to celebrate KC’s cultural diversity

BIG CHANGE THIS YEAR – RAIN OR SHINE EVENT – 4 OUTDOOR STAGES
2 stages in East Crossroads (Parlor, 1707 Locust & MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee) & 2 stages in West Bottoms (Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming & Stockyard Brewing. 1600 Genessee)

Festival Artists Include: The Freedom Affair, Deshica Rage w/ Jessica Paige & Kadesh Flow. Danny Cox, The Black Creatures, Sara Morgan, Arquesta Del SolSoul, Amado Espinoza & Friends, SopChoppy, Sheppa, Lazy Projector, The Life I Love, Ernest James Zydeco Duo featuring Barry “Washboard” Barnes, Grand Marquis, Ginny Mac, The Black Moriah Theater, Sam Wells, Quite Frankly, Jass, Mac Mystic, Nate Hofer, Kevin Wu, DJ Lorna Kay, Coughman, Rural Grit All Stars, Casio McCombs, Jesse Jane Sullinger & Preston Hereford, Apothecary, Travllr, Dj Ne$$, The Marching Cobras & Three Trails Taiko.

We will be adhering to all relevant city, state, and CDC guidelines for this event. We will provide masks to you if you do not have one. Masking will be enforced if you can not socially distance with anyone who is not in your family unit. The goal of keeping our community safe is paramount.

TO LIMIT CONTACT PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL 2021 CMF ADVANCE TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE ONLINE ONLY WWW.CMFKC.COM has all the details.

10:49 – Kissick Construction Stage in Stockyard Brewing. 1600 Genessee, West Bottoms

4:00 PM – Jass
5:00 PM – Jesse Sullinger
6:00 PM – Sam Wells
7:00 PM – Ernest James Zydeco
8:00 PM – Rural Grit All Starts
9:00 PM – Sara Morgan

9. Jass – “A Long Ride”
   from: At the Close of a Decade / JASS / November 26, 2022,
   [Jass is Jasmine “Jass” Crouch. She wrote, “After years of writing and recording in voice memos .. I decided to grab my iPad and began recording something that I am very proud of. I named it, At the Close of A Decade, and released it in November 2019. With my iPhone/iPad, some apple headphones, I created this project. The amazing people around me told me it was worth it, even when I didn’t believe it myself. I convinced myself I would be the only one that liked my songs. If you decide to listen you’ll hear sound clips of shows and movies that made a difference in the way I saw the world, the way I saw myself, and the way I overcame my experiences .. I remember asking my grandma and my son if I should release what I’ve been writing and they both said very simply to do it, so I’ve done it. I want to thank all of my wonderful friends who have been my soundboards during this process, all of the people that have asked me when it’s coming, the people that have kept me accountable, and believed that this time it was for real. My story is so very triumphant and beautiful because I have overcome experiences and shunned the fear I had to do what I love. It’s crazy how you can talk your way out of some amazing things and also how you can talk yourself into making some amazing things happen. If you partake, I hope you enjoy.” More info at: http://www.jassrcouch.com]

[Jass plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 4:00 PM on the Kissick Construction Stage at Stockyards Brewing Company Parking Lot, 1600 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads & West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

10. Sam Wells – “For The Deflated” from: For The Deflated / French Exit Records / December 31, 2020
[Debut EP from Kansas City, based singer songwriter Sam Wells who has shared stages with Betsy Phillips, Kelly Hunt, Andrew Ryan, The Zack Pietrini Band, and The Phantastics. She was featured as a composer and performer in the Kansas City Repertory Theater production of “Ghost Light” performed on the lawn of The Nelson Atkin Museum of Art in October, 2020. Sam has also performed in Troostival (2020), Kansas City Porchfest (2019) and Jamdemic. In 2019, Wells released her debut single “Lesson Learned.” In early 2020 Wells released her second single “Sugar” producer and engineered by Riley Corbin at the Lawrence Kansas Public Library recording studio. It was only a decade ago, Sam Wells sat in her bedroom learning the Corrine Bailey Ray classic “Put Your Records On”. This was all it took to ignite a lifetime love affair with music. With her smooth and sultry voice and the warm tones of a baritone ukulele, she shares stories of love, loss and everything in between. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Sam Wells has lived in Lawrence, but now calls KC home. Info at: http://www.whoissamwells.com. Sam Wells was on WMM May 13, 2020 and January 20, 2021.]

[Sam Wells plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 6:00 PM on the Kissick Construction Stage at Stockyards Brewing Company Parking Lot, 1600 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11. Sara Morgan – “Another Nail” 
from: Another Nail / River Delta Records / June 4, 2021
    [Sara Morgan released her album AVERAGE JANE on January 26, 2018, onRiver Delta Records it was part of WMM’s 118 Best Recordings of 2018. KC based Singer/Songwriter, originally from McGehee, Arkansas. Sara Morgan plays saxophone, guitar, banjo, ukulele, and piano. Sara has opened for BJ Thomas, John Michael Montgomery, John Corbett, Sean Rowe, Chuck Mead, Ben Taylor, and was the pre-show before Loretta Lynn at The Uptown, November 2014. Ms. Lynn hosted Sara on her tour bus after Sara’s set and prior to Ms. Lynn’s performance.]

[Sara Morgan plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 9:00 PM on the Kissick Construction Stage at Stockyards Brewing Company Parking lot, 1600 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads & West Bottoms w/ over 30 Bands. Info: http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:00 – Station ID

11:00 – More Interview with Bill Sundahl

Today we’re featuring music from 17 bands participating in the 17th annual Crossroads Music Fest, on Saturday, September 11, featuring over 30 bands, on 4 OUTDOOR stages in KC’s East Crossroads & West Bottom Arts & Music Districts. For info, or to get advance tickets, visit: http://www.cmfkc.com. And with us for the entire show is our co-host Bill Sundahl, the founder of Crossroads Music Festival and 90.1 FM KKFI’s Development Director.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO
WWW.CMFKC.COM has all the details.

Since its inception in 2005, CMFKC has featured nearly 500 bands and attracted thousands of people to the Crossroads Art District in downtown Kansas City, a thriving community boasting over 100 galleries and shops and locally owned restaurants.

Designed to showcase the best in Kansas City’s music, arts and dance scene, CMFKC provides opportunities for community members of all ages to support its local artists and celebrate Kansas City’s cultural diversity

TO LIMIT CONTACT PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL 2021 CMF ADVANCE TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE ONLINE ONLY – http://www.cmfkc.com Festival Pass – 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM – Wrist band that gets you into 4 different venues with over 30 bands, DJs & Drum Lines.

$25.00 Advance Tickets/Pass (www.cmfkc.com) $30.00 DAY OF FESTIVAL – AT GATE

DAY OF FESTIVAL TICKET BOOTHS & WILL CALL – Sat. September 11th
4:00 pm–12:00 am (Crossroads Booth) Parlor, 1707 Locust, Kansas City, MO. 64108
4:00 pm–12:00 am (West Bottoms Booth) Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, KCMO 64102

FREE DAY PARTY at LEMONADE PARK, 1628 WYOMING ST, KANSAS CITY, MO
RSVP at CMFKC.COM attend Day Party. It is Free but we need to be prepared.
Featuring: StoneLion Puppet Theater, Drum Safari and Beau & Aidan Bledsoe
*** 12 & Under are FREE at All Stages, Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian ***
*** Lemonade Park & MOD Gallery are 21+ and minors are allowed accompanied by Parent or Guardian ***
Free Daytime Events

City of Drums – at 6:40 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 11.
The Marching Cobras at Parlor Stage in Parlor Parking Lot, 1707 Locust St.
Three Trails Taikoand at Lemonade Park 1628 Wyoming in The West Bottoms

The 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest will be Broadcast LIVE on KKFI 90.1 FM and http://www.kkfi.org from 7:00 PM to Midnight from Lemonade Park

The Lemonade Park Stage of the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest will Stream LIVE online at: http://www.cmfkc.com www/facebook.com/kkfi

BIG CHANGE THIS YEAR – RAIN OR SHINE EVENT – 4 OUTDOOR STAGES
2 stages in East Crossroads (Parlor, 1707 Locust & MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee) & 2 stages in West Bottoms (Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming & Stockyards Brewery, 1600 Genessee

Festival Artists Include: The Freedom Affair, Deshica Rage w/ Jessica Paige & Kadesh Flow. Danny Cox, The Black Creatures, Sara Morgan, Arquesta Del SolSoul, Amado Espinoza & Friends, SopChoppy, Sheppa, Lazy Projector, The Life I Love, Ernest James Zydeco Duo featuring Barry “Washboard” Barnes, Grand Marquis, Ginny Mac, The Black Moriah Theater, Sam Wells, Quite Frankly, Jass, Mac Mystic, Nate Hofer, Kevin Wu, DJ Lorna Kay, Coughman, Rural Grit All Stars, Casio McCombs, Jesse Jane Sullinger & Preston Hereford, Apothecary, Travllr, Dj Ne$$, Pythons Drill Team, Broadway Drill Team & Three Trails Taiko.

We will be adhering to all relevant city, state, and CDC guidelines for this event. We will provide masks to you if you do not have one. Masking will be enforced if you can not socially distance with anyone who is not in your family unit. The goal of keeping our community safe is paramount.

TO LIMIT CONTACT PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL 2021 CMF ADVANCE TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE ONLINE ONLY WWW.CMFKC.COM has all the details.

11:07 – Parlor Stage at Parlor Parking Lot, 1707 Locust, (Crossroad Booth)

4:00 PM – Quite Frankly
5:00 PM – Nate Hofer & Kevin Wu
6:00 PM – Ginny Mac
7:00 PM – Sopchoppy
8:00 PM – The Black Creatures
9:00 PM – Grand Marquis
10:00 PM – Arquesta Del SolSoul
11:00 PM – Amado Espinoza & Friends

11:07 – Parlor Stage at Parlor Parking Lot, 1707 Locust, (Crossroad Booth)

12. Quite Frankly the Band – “Blue / Red”
    from: “Blue/Red”- Single / Quite Frankly the Band / May 14, 2021
    [In the dawn of 2016, shy but precocious middle schooler, founding member and bassist Scout Matthew, decided she wanted to try her hand at turning her musical ambition into reality by creating a band that would take her and her friends well beyond their beginning musical education at School of Rock. She began planning rehearsals out of her garage and within a short time, she convinced her supportive family to renovate their home’s basement into a rehearsal space. Ever since, Quite Frankly the Band has been committed to perfecting its sound, writing their own original music and adding amazing covers. // This young band is no longer just a student band, holding its own opening for, The Greeting Committee, The Darbies, John Corabi, The Jacks and LA Guns! with several yers experience the band members have moved into high school and beyond, Jolson, Carolyn, Scout, Gavin & Eli have built an impressive resume. // The band gained attention by being the youngest winners of the Nelson Atkins Battle of The Bands 2018 and for being nominated as Pitch’s “Best in KC” two years in a row. They’ve played First Fridays in the Crossroads, Starlight Theater, The Rino, recordBar, Lemonade Park, Kauffman Stadium, Sprint Center with Big Slick and Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame. Quite Frankly were on WMM on June 23, 2021. Info at: http://www.quitefranklytheband.com]

[Quite Frankly play plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 4:00 PM on the Parlor Stage in the alley way of Parlor, 1707 Locust one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

13. Sopchoppy – “Star Spangled Belly”
    from: Sleep Twenty Twenty / Sopchoppy / May 14, 2021
    [This KC based super-group is fronted by Ernie Locke (veteran of the bands: Sin City Disciples, Parlay, Tenderloin) on vocals & guitar, with Adam Hale (of the bands: Keeley Zoo and Phase II) on bass & vocals, Glen Hockemeier (of Keeley Zoo and The Gaslights) on drums & vocals, John Johnson (of Heads of State and SuperMassive BlackHoles) on guitar & vocals. More info at sop choppy.bandcamp.com.]

[Sopchoppy plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 7:00 PM on the Parlor Stage in the alley way of Parlor, 1707 Locust one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:20

14. The Black Creatures – “Elements”
    from: Wild Echoes / Center Cut Records / Sept, 30 2019 [Reissued & Remastered Aug. 28, 2020
    [The Black Creatures are Jade Green & Xavier Martin. “Wild Echoes” was #2 in WMM’s 119 Favorite Releases of 2019 (Albums & EPs). After being signed to Center Cut Records the label releasing the single, “wretched (it goes)” on July 17, 2020 remastered. The Black Creature – Wild Echoes – Album Wild Echoes was remastered and re-releasesd on August 28, 2020. Since the release of ”Wild Echoes” the band has released seven entirely new songs, nearly one per month, all posted to their bandcamp page. The Black Creatures fuse dark-pop hip-hop, soul, jazz, and electronic music with elements from science fiction to tell inter-dimensional stories of love, community, life, culture, history. Xavier & Jade have made an impression in the KC music community with their live shows in clubs, galleries, record stores, and area music festivals. The Black Creatures released their debut single “Mouth 2 Mouth” June 5, 2016. They released the album, See No Evil, December 6, 2017. The duo released the singles, “Elements” February 14, 2018; “Silver Tears” June 19. 2018; “Dare” a Gorillaz cover August 8, 2019. They released the album “Wild Echoes” September 30, 2019. The Black Creatures released the singles “Turn” October 30, 2019; “Quartz (Twilight)” November 13, 2019; “SHINE” December 11, 2019; Ghost Bustin’ Dead Prezidentz” January 8, 2020; “To Whom It May Concern” January 22, 2020; “Arcade Love” February 5, 2020; and “Run Up” Feb. 19, 2020. The Black Creatures eleased the single “Negative Zero” on April 2, 2021 on Center Cut Records.This song was originally on the December 6, 2017 release, SEE NO EVIL The song was recently re-recorded. Band member Xavier Martin told us that, “Everything was done from the ground up. Remixing, rerecording, mastering, etc.” The Black Creatures wanted to released this as a single and video as a “part-two” to their earlier single and video release for “wretched (it goes)”, which was originally released on The Black Creatures 2019 album Wild Echoes. The video for “Negative Zero” picks up where the video for “Wretched (It Goes)” left off, “so there is a conceptual thread between the two,” says Patrick Sprehe of Center Cut Records. All music produced, arranged, recorded, and performed by The Black Creatures. Engineering and Mastering by J. Ashley Miller aka Jametatone. The Black Creatures write, “We talk about it all the time, but ‘Negative Zero’ is the best example of this phenomenon; sometimes we come together with pieces of a song that fit together so perfectly the results surprise even us. So, conceiving a video that acutely paralleled the direness of the message was a huge deal for us. The process happened in a similarly fluid stride that furthered our awareness of the unfortunate necessity of art, media, and dialogue that exist in the same sphere. With that in mind, there’s some positivity we hope fans of The Black Creatures can also takeaway from this music video. // We had been sitting on this video for a while, already finished filming and that whole process was very fun and literally nourishing (because we got Fannie’s West African Cuisine to celebrate after filming). Like past music video releases, we worked with Rondevu Productions on this video—and it was a careful little gathering! We all got our ‘negative’ COVID test results within 48 hours of each other and said, ‘Okay, let’s go to the lake like a family,’ and we did. We spent two days filming on a freezing cold lake, dancing on cryptic constructions, and being outside way late at night. // This release will fund The Tamir Rice Foundation, founded by mother Samaria Rice. We encourage others, who can, to give to something centered around, Black life.]

[The Black Creatures play the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 8:00 PM on the Parlor Stage in the alley way of Parlor, 1707 Locust one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

15. Grand Marquis – “We Had Our Days”
    from: “We Had Our Days” – Single / Grand Marquis / June 18, 2021
    [Bryan Redmond on lead vocals, soprano, alto, tenor & baritone saxophones; Ben Ruth on upright bass, sousaphone, backing vocals; Chad Boydston on trumpet, backing vocals; Ryan Wurtz on electric and acoustic guitars; Trevor Turla on trombone, backing vocals; Natalie Bates on drums, backing vocals. Formed in 1998, Grand Marquis has since become solidly rooted in the Kansas City music scene as one of the hardest-working bands in the region, playing over 100 shows per year! The group has performed from coast to coast, released 8 albums: “Brighter Days” in 2018, “Blues and Trouble” in 2013, “The Sun Session” in 2011, “Hold On To Me” in 2010, “One More Day” on 2007, “Grand Marquis” in 2004, “Le Chant Du Diable Bleu” in 2002, and “Burlesk” in 2000, including a 7″ 45 rpm vinyl record/CD combo recorded at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. They also released the single “I Can’t Put You Down” on Teenage Heart Records. With their own versatile and thoroughly entertaining brand of American Roots, Blues and Prohibition-Era Jazz, the Grand Marquis are consistently finding themselves in high demand. Recently The Grand Marquis released the singles: “Take A Deep Breath” on January 15, 2021, “Time Will Tell” on February 19, 2021, “Shine” on March 19, 2021, “Price of Love” on April 16, 2021, “Rollin'” on May 21, 2021, and “We Had Our Day” on June 18, 2021. More information at http://www.grandmarquis.net]

[Grand Marquis play the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 9:00 PM on the Parlor Stage in the alley way of Parlor, 1707 Locust one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

16. Arquesta Del SolSoul – “6 Seconds (The Ice Bitch Remix)”
    from: The Ice Bitch Remixes / Never Records / January 3, 2020 (Recorded October 27, 2017)
    [Originally released October 27, 2017 by Never Records as a single titled “Sol Sol Six”. Recorded by Ted Rieder for Never Records during Open Spaces Kansas City. Never records remixed the track for THE ICE BITCH REMIXES Vol. 1 and released the 9 track compilation on January 3, 2020. Th erecord Features band members: Les Izmore, Jessica Ayala on vocals. Arquesta Del SolSoul is a Kansas City-based music collective featuring 3 musicians who worked together in Hearts of Darkness. They call themselves “:African Futurist Genre Killerz from the Middle of the Map bringing an innovative multidimensional sound inspired by our founding musical ancestors to decolonize and time bend indigenous sounds of the Caribbean, Latin America, West, Central, and Southern Africa.” Members include Les Izmore, Jessica Ayala, Brad Williams, Jade Green, Chalis O’Neal, and sometimes include: Irving Graham, Ernest Melton, Andres Ramirez, Fabian Prado.]

[Arquesta Del SolSoul play the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 10:00 PM on the Parlor Stage in the alley way of Parlor, 1707 Locust one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:32 – Underwriting

11:34 – Interview with Bill Sundahl

Today we’re featuring music from 17 bands participating in the 17th annual Crossroads Music Fest, on Saturday, September 11, featuring over 30 bands, on 4 OUTDOOR STAGES in Kansas City’s East Crossroads & West Bottoms Arts & Music Districts. For more information, or to get advance tickets, visit: http://www.cmfkc.com. And with us for the entire show is our co-host Bill Sundahl, the founder of Crossroads Music Festival and 90.1 FM KKFI’s Development Director.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

BIG CHANGE THIS YEAR – RAIN OR SHINE EVENT – 4 OUTDOOR STAGES
2 stages in East Crossroads (Parlor, 1707 Locust & MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee) & 2 stages in West Bottoms (Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming & Stockyards Brewery, 1600 Genessee

TO LIMIT CONTACT PRIOR TO THE FESTIVAL 2021 CMF ADVANCE TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE ONLINE ONLY – http://www.cmfkc.com. Festival Pass – 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM – Wrist band that gets you into 4 different venues with over 30 bands, DJs & Drum Lines.

$25.00 Advance Tickets/Pass (www.cmfkc.com) $30.00 DAY OF FESTIVAL – AT GATE

DAY OF FESTIVAL TICKET BOOTHS & WILL CALL – Sat. September 11th
4:00 pm–12:00 am (Crossroads Booth) Parlor, 1707 Locust, Kansas City, MO. 64108
4:00 pm–12:00 am (West Bottoms Booth) Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, KCMO 64102

FREE DAY PARTY at LEMONADE PARK, 1628 WYOMING ST, KANSAS CITY, MO
RSVP at CMFKC.COM attend Day Party. It is Free but we need to be prepared.
Featuring: StoneLion Puppet Theater, Drum Safari and Beau & Aidan Bledsoe
*** 12 & Under are FREE at All Stages, Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian ***
*** Lemonade Park & MOD Gallery are 21+ and minors are allowed accompanied by Parent or Guardian ***

City of Drums – at 6:40 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 11.
The Marching Cobras at Parlor Stage in Parlor Parking Lot, 1707 Locust St.
Three Trails Taikoand at Lemonade Park 1628 Wyoming in The West Bottoms

11:41 – Mod Gallery (Alley) Boveri Realty Group Stage, 1809 McGee

7:00 PM – Apothecary
7:40 PM – DJ Ness
8:20 PM – Mac Mystic
9:00 PM – TRAVLLR
10:00 PM – Casio McCombs
11:00 PM – Sheppa
12:00 PM – Coughman

17. TRAVLLR – “Wanderers”
    from: “Wanderers” – Single / TRVL / May 13, 2020
    [TRAVLR is a KC based band DJ & producer who creates what he calls “Cinematic Dance Music.TRAVLLR released thr 6-track TRAVLLR – EP on November 24, 2017, followed by the single “Shimmer” on June 15, 2018.]

[TRAVLLR plays the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 9:00 PM on the Boveri Realty Group Stage in the Alley Way at Mod Gallery 1809 McGee one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]]

18. Casio McCombs – “Way U Move”
    from: “Way U Move – Single / Casio McCombs / October 23, 2017
    [Casio McCombs is a musical artist based in Kansas City, Casio McCombs creates and plays digital recording and beat through .MP3s @yume.sound and @centre.studio http://www.yumesound.com]

[Casio McCombs plays 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 10:00 PM on the Boveri Realty Group Stage in the Alley Way at Mod Gallery 1809 McGee one of 4 OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]]

11:47 – Interview with Bill Sundahl

Today we’re featuring music from 17 bands participating in the 17th annual Crossroads Music Fest, on Saturday, September 11, featuring over 30 bands, on 4 OUTDOOR STAGES in Kansas City’s East Crossroads & West Bottoms Arts & Music Districts. For more information, or to get advance tickets, visit: http://www.cmfkc.com. And with us for the entire show is our co-host Bill Sundahl, the founder of Crossroads Music Festival and 90.1 FM KKFI’s Development Director.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

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Featuring: StoneLion Puppet Theater, Drum Safari and Beau & Aidan Bledsoe
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*** 12 & Under are FREE at All Stages, Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian ****** Lemonade Park & MOD Gallery are 21+ and minors are allowed accompanied by Parent or Guardian ***

MIXMASTER 2021: VIRTUAL PANELS & WORKSHOPS4:30pm – 6:00pm Wednesdays – Sept. 1st, 8th, and 15th

Sept 1st: The World is Local
Sept 8th: Revenue Streams for Artists
Sept 15th: Demo Dip

Learn more about how to submit your music for review in the Demo Dip. Industry professionals review your music and give constructive feedbackThere is a Drop Box for Demo Dip at http://www.cmfkc.com/mixmaster

We’ve been talking with Bill Sundahl about the 17th annual Crossroads Music Fest, on Saturday, September 11, featuring over 30 bands, on 4 OUTDOOR STAGES stages, in Kansas City’s East Crossroads and West Bottoms Arts & Music Districts. For more information, or to get advance tickets, visit: http://www.cmfkc.com

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

11:54:30

19. The Freedom Affair – “Rise Up”
    from: Freedom is Love / Sunflower Soul Records / September 25, 2020
    [“Freedom Is Love” is the debut album from Kansas City’s newest soul juggernaut, The Freedom Affair. The album explores themes of love, heartache, empowerment, and togetherness through a varying landscape of hard-hitting funk, luscious soul, and everything in between. The Freedom Affair is a unique collective featuring 3 powerhouse female vocalists in front of a dynamic 6-piece band. On “Freedom Is Love”, each of the ladies get their time to shine individually, but the magic is on full display when all 3 come together in unison and harmony, symbolically embodying the messages that they sing about. The album was recorded and produced by Chris Hazelton, utilizing the best of vintage and new recording technologies to create an authentic experience, befitting of a soul record that would have been relevant 50 years ago as much as it will be 50 years from now. The Freedom Affair is: Misha Roberts on vocals; Paula Saunders on vocals; Seyko Groves on vocals; Cole Bales on guitar, sitar (Track 3); Branden Moser on guitar; Chris Hazelton on bass guitar, organ (Tracks 1, 2, 9, & 10), Tambourine (Track 1), Glockenspiel (Track 3), & Chimes (Track 4); Dave Brick on drums; Pete Carroll on trumpet; Brett Jackson on tenor sax, baritone sax (Tracks 1 & 5), & tambourine (Tracks 5, 6, & 8). Additional Musicians: Pat Conway on Congas (Tracks 1, 3, & 6), Alyssa Bell on viola (Tracks 3, 4, & 7), Elizabeth Codd on violin (Tracks 3 & 4), Matt Bennett on violin (Tracks 3 & 7), John Wickersham on timpani (Track 4), Pamela Baskin-Watson on piano (Track 10), Nick Howell on tambourine (Track 10), The Freedom Family Choir (Track 10): Misha Roberts, Erica Hazelton, Seyko Groves, Paula Saunders, Jordyn Saunders, Cole Bales, and Chris Hazelton. All Horn & String Arrangements by Chris Hazelton except: “Heartaches Don’t Come Easy” and “Give A Little Love” by Pete Carroll & Brett Jackson
    “Don’t Shoot” by Chris Hazelton & Allyssa Bell. Produced, Recorded, & Mixed by Chris Hazelton. Assistant Produced by Dave Brick. Rhythm Section on Track 10 recorded by Chad Meise. Mastered by JJ Golden. Cover Artwork by Matthew “Mo” Manley. Front cover photograph of civil rights protesters in Kansas City, MO (April 9th, 1968). The Freedom Affair and their track “Rise Up” were selected to be part of Colemine Records 3xLP box set, “Soul Slabs Vol. 2” a Record Store Day Exclusive, released April 13, 2019. Colemine writes: “The Freedom Affair is a freight train of KC soul! Dirty, funky drums, gritty horns, and the combined vocals of Misha Roberts, Seyko Groves, and Paula Saunders to put this band over the top. Politically charged soul music for the dancefloor!” Chris Hazelton joined us on WMM on September 16, 2020.]

[The Freedom Affair the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11, at 11:00 PM on Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming, one of FOUR OUTDOOR STAGES in the East Crossroads and West Bottoms with over 30 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

20. Noel Coward – “The Party’s Over Now”
    from: Noel Coward in New York / drg / 2003 [orig. 1957]

Next week on WMM, on September 15 we welcome back to the show Jade Green and Xavier Martin of The Black Creatures, Ivory Blue, Ariane Fish, and members of the band namelessnumberheadman.

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Show #906

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Music from the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest
with Guest Co-Host Bill Sundahl

Wednesday MidDay Medley features music from 17 bands participating in the KKFI’s 17th annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11th, 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Presented by Community Lending of America. CMF features over 30 bands, in Kansas City’s East Crossroads and West Bottoms Arts & Music Districts. Mark spins tracks from 17 of the bands participating in the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest: The Freedom Affair, The Black Mariah Theatre, Danny Cox, The Life I Love, Lazy Projector, Jessica Paige, Kadesh Flow, Jass, Sam Wells, Sara Morgan, Quite Frankly, Sopchoppy, The Black Creatures, Grand Marquis, Arquesta Del SolSoul, TRAVLLR, and Casio McCombs.

Bill Sundahl, 90.1 FM KKFI’s Development Director joins as co-host to share details about the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest on 4 OUTDOOR STAGES with 2 stages in East Crossroads at Parlor, 1707 Locust and at MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee; and 2 stages in West Bottoms at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming and the Stockyards Brewing Company, 1600 Genessee.

Bill also shares details about the Festival’s special features: The Free All Ages – Day Party at Lemonade Park from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM with StoneLion Puppet Theater, Drum Safari, and Beau & Aidan Bledsoe. (RSVP at CMFKC.COM). ALSO, City of Drums from 6:40 PM to 7:00 PM on Saturday, September 11, when drums will fill the city at Parlor Stage, 1707 Locust Street; at MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee, and at Lemonade Park 1628 Wyoming in The West Bottoms, featuring: Pythons Drill Team, Broadway Drill Team & Three Trails Taiko. AND, MixMaster 2021: Virtual Panel Discussions & Workshops – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesdays – September. 1 – The World is Local; September 8 – Revenue Streams for Artists; and September 15 – Demo Dip. Learn more about how to submit your music for review in the Demo Dip. Industry professionals review your music and give constructive feedback. There is a Drop Box for Demo Dip at http://www.cmfkc.com/mixmaster

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or streaming live at kkfi.org

Show #906

Wednesday MidDay Medley
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Billy Smith + Whim Grace + Special Co-Host Julia Othmer

10:00 – Station ID

1. “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
   from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979
   [WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]

2. Julia Othmer – “White Rabbit”
   from: White Rabbit – Single / Fricken’ Awesome Records / August 29, 2021 (Unreleased)
   [Recorded Live at Kulak’s in North Hollywood with Andy Sanesi (Missing Persons, Eminem, Arturo Sandoval) on drums, Jamie Kime (Dr. John, Zappa Plays Zappa) on guitar, and Chris Roy (Nancy Sinatra, Don Randi) on bass. This year Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 2, her 4th album with live recordings from her 30-day “Songs of September Project”, where Julia covered songs of protest & hope, to inspire people to vote. From those songs Julia’s fans democratically selected their favorite tracks to be released together on “Seeds.” In 2020 Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 1. Julia Othmer released “Sound,” on April 12, 2019, her second album, that took 3 years to complete, and was produced with James Lundie, who also married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record. Julia Othmer, is a graduate of Park Hill High School. Julia moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her 1st album, OASIS MOTEL. In 2018 and 2019 Julia toured with The Alarm in U.S. and United Kingdom. More info at: http://www.juliaothmer.com.]

10:04 – White Rabbit!

We started the show today with a special live recording of the famous Jefferson Airplane song “White Rabbit” performed by our friend Julia Othmer who joins us today as our Guest Co-Host.

Julia Othmer welcome back to Wednesday MidDay Medley

Julia recently participated in Global Music Match that included 78 artists, from 17 countries. She will share special unreleased recordings of her collaborations with artists from Ottawa, Canada, fMargate, England and Chile via Mexico City. All coming up soon, in this hour.

10:07

3. Quiet Takes – “Ghosty Was Here”
   from: “Ghosty Was Here” – Single / Sarah Magill / August 27, 2021
   [Written by Sarah Magill. Produced by David Bennett. Vocals and keyboards by Sarah Magill. Guitars, bass and percussion by David Bennett. Drums by Jared Bond. Engineered and mixed by David Bennett at Aorist Studios in Kansas City, MO. Mastered by Zach. This new single swill be included in Sarah’s upcoming EP, WEEKLY, WEAKLY, coming out November 5, 2021, the third collaboration between Magill and producer/multi-instrumentalist David Bennett. “Ghosty…” was inspired by pandemic-era panic attacks and social unease. This song was one way I tried to process the new, very anxious voice inhabiting my brain, which I nicknamed Ghosty. Sarah writes, “I made the WEEKLY, WEAKLY EP exactly as titled: During weekly Friday sessions at Aorist Studios with my producer, David Bennett, while feeling extremely weak. I was living alone during the pandemic and (like many of us) coping with isolation, depression and anxiety. Making this EP was my lifeboat. Both the process of making music — refining lyrics, experimenting with new textures, collaborating on harmonies — and the commitment to the weekly process kept me relatively grounded and connected. This project tethered me to human-ness when I was afraid I was going to float off into some kind of feral, disconnected netherworld of pandemic loneliness. I’ll forever be grateful to David and his wife, Kayla, for creating a safe space to continue working at Aorist during such a dangerous time.” “Ghosty Was Here” follows the release of Sarah Magill’s EP under her moniker, Quiet Takes. Written by Sarah Magill. Produced by David Bennett and Sarah Magill. Vocals and keys by Sarah Magill on vocals & keyboards, David Bennett on guitars and bass, Ian Thompson on additional keyboards & synthesizers, Kyle Rausch on drums, and Bryan Koehler on percussion. Engineered and mixed by David Bennett at Aorist Studios in Kansas City, MO. Mastered by Zach Hanson. Cover image by Shawn Brackbill. Sarah Magill released her single “Wanted (The Dirty Windshield Version)” on May 1, 2020. . Sarah Magill released Ahem, a 4-song EP, on December 11, 2020. The songs were originally released under her old project name MYRY, in November 2018. Quiet Takes (formerly MYRY) is an on-going collaborative music project by Sarah Magill a writer & musician based in KC. She performs with a rotating cast of friends—although these stay-at-home days, she is playing solo. In KC, she is known for hosting house shows and co-founding Rubix, a performance art collective. MYRY’s first EP, AHEM, was released in 2018. Sarah released four of MYRY’s songs from that 2018 EP release as Quiet Takes singles in 2020. Sarah Magill was a guest on WMM on May 13, 2020. We interviewed Sarah Magill on March 10, 2021. More info at: https://quiettakes.com ]

4. Catty Cline – “Is This Bad For Me”
   from: “Is This Bad For Me” – Single / Manor Records / September 3, 2021
   [This is the first single of two from Catty Cline’s an upcoming EP titled SCRATCH that we will be released digitally on Friday, September 24, 2021 by Manor Records. Catty Cline is singer/songwriter Anna Redmond, who was originally based out of Springfield, MO, and is now based in Kansas City. She has previously performed in Upkeep, her earliest project (with Spencer Pearson), and Buckle Up Baby (with Addie McKenzie and others). She has also self-released a few singles on bandcamp under her name. Influenced by a mix of slower bedroom-pop, alt-pop, neo-folk, and 90’s girl punk, she hopes that her music reflects her true character. More information at: http://www.manorrecords.com ]

5. Rob Rice – “fishbowl”
   from: ”fishbowl” – Single / Mongrel Manor Records / September 10, 2021
   [ This new single is a follow-up to the Rob Rice debut EP, AND THE DEVIL’S THREESOME, released March 21, 2021. Rob Rice writes, “this song was written while I was wrapping up the EP at the peak of the first pandemic wave. Feeling trapped in my own home and adjusting to the new state of the world definitely took a toll on me and if I’m being completely honest, I’m still working to fully accept and adapt to” Singer/songwriter Rob Rice is a Kansas City native with a spark of millennial magic, his dusty acoustic music transitions from barn-burning ballads to soothing serenades, all of which contain notes of love, loss, and lust whilst learning to live with oneself through it all. On his debut EP and the Devil’s Threesome, Rob humbly assumes the role of choirmaster to a caravan of iconic Kansas City artists and musicians (12 in total) to create unique trios for each song, meditating and musing on the woes and wins of yesteryear. With instrumentation ranging from harp (Calvin Arsenia) and cello (Ezgi Karakus) to piano (Mark Lowrey) and layered vocals (Miki P), the collection remains cohesive with Rob’s compelling vocal melodies, introspective lyrics, and folky guitar. // and the Devil’s Threesome is a collection of six original songs Rob has composed and recorded that features a female and additional male accompaniment to showcase (hence the Devil’s Threesome. We first played Rob Rice when his track “Serial Lover” was part of the KC Syzygy Compilation released July 17, 2020. Rob Rice was on WMM April 14, 2021. More Info at: http://www.robricemakesmusic.com ]

4. Lee Walter Redding – “Elevator”
   from: “Elevator” – Single / Lee Walter Redding / August 28, 2021
   [Lee Walter Redding writes to us that, “This song came to mind fresh off the heels of John Prine’s death. He definitely inspired me in a new and interesting way. This one goes out to him. RIP. Elevator is about sharing a night with someone new and making what feels like a long lasting, meaningful connection. And then to call this special someone on your way to work, lose the call in the elevator and never hear from them again.”This new single is a follow up to the single: “Elephant Man (featuring Stephone)” that came out April 9, 2021. Lee Walter Redding told us that he learned about Stephonne Singleton from listening to Wednesday MidDay Medley and hearing Stephonne for the first time. [WMM bringing musical collaborations together since 2004.] Lyrics and music by Lee Redding. Vocals and raw emotion on Elephant Man by Stephonne. Mixing and mastering by Justin Skinner. Lee Walter Redding writes: “Elephant Man” is inspired by young, black men diagnosed with schizophrenia and the issues they face dealing with stigma and difficulty fitting into a society that makes little room for those with severe mental health challenges. This is something that Stephonne felt deeply connected to and was gracious enough to put his full heart on display for the world to hear. // Kansas City based Lee Walter Redding was raised on 60s rock, steeped in 90s Britpop ennui, and guided by contemporary neo-soul, Lee Walter Redding weaves dry humor into vibrant sonic textures that sway from wistful to chaotic. Think 2010s Nick Lowe fronting The Velvet Underground. On warped vinyl.]

10:23 – Interview with Julia Othmer

Julia Othmer joins us as Guest Co-Host. Julia recently participated in Global Music Match that included 78 artists, from 17 countries who were divided into 14 groups. Julia covered a song from each artist in her team, and collaborated with Jessica Pearson and East Wind from Ottawa, Canada, and Lunatraktors from Margate, England. Julia will share these new recordings. This year Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 2, her 4th album with live recordings from her 30-day “Songs of September Project”, where Julia covered songs of protest & hope, to inspire people to vote. In 2020 Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 1. Julia Othmer released “Sound,” on April 12, 2019, her second album, that took 3 years to complete, and was produced with James Lundie, who also married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record. Julia moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her 1st album, OASIS MOTEL. In 2018 and 2019 Julia toured with The Alarm in U.S. and United Kingdom. More info at: http://www.juliaothmer.com.

Julia Othmer, Thanks for being with us as our Guest Co-Host today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Starting with your 2019 album SOUDND, all of your following releases: SEEDS VOLUME 1 and SEEDS VOLUME 2 have been produced with your husband James Lundie.

Julia Othmer’s collaborative work with Global Music Match included a new recording of her song “Homeward” with Jessica Pearson and the East Wind from Ottawa, Canada.

10:26

7. Julia Othmer – “Homeward (feat. Jessica Pearson and the East Wind)”
   from: Homeward (feat. Jessica Pearson and the East Wind) – Single / Fricken’ Awesome Records / August 29, 2021 (Unreleased)
   [Part of Folk Alliance International’s Global Music Match that included 78 artists, from 17 countries who were divided into 14 groups. Julia covered a song from each artist in her team, and collaborated with Jessica Pearson and East Wind from Ottawa, Canada. This year Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 2, her 4th album with live recordings from her 30-day “Songs of September Project”, where Julia covered songs of protest & hope, to inspire people to vote. From those songs Julia’s fans democratically selected their favorite tracks to be released together on “Seeds.” In 2020 Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 1. Julia Othmer released “Sound,” on April 12, 2019, her second album, that took 3 years to complete, and was produced with James Lundie, who also married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record. Julia Othmer, is a graduate of Park Hill High School. Julia moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her 1st album, OASIS MOTEL. In 2018 and 2019 Julia toured with The Alarm in U.S. and United Kingdom. More info at: http://www.juliaothmer.com.]

10:30 – Underwriting

10:32 – More Interview with Julia Othmer

Julia Othmer joins us as Guest Co-Host.

Later this afternoon Julia and Mark will both be part of a panel discussion about how the Pandemic shifted possibilities for local artists. Other panelist include: Sarah Bradshaw of 90.9 The Bridge, Kate Durio of Sound Diplomacy, moderator Nick Carswell of Carswell &Hope, and Marisa Kolka from Folk Alliance International, This is the first in a series of three panel discussion for MixMaster2021 presented by Silly Goose Records and Nick Carswell today at 4:30 PM online. All leading up to the Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday September 11 4:00 PM to 1:00 Am at 4 Outdoor venues in the West Bottoms and in The Crossroads. For more information go to http://www.cmfkc.org

Julia played the Crossroads Music Festival last year from her home in Los Angeles, California.

Julia Othmer and her husband James Lundie have currently rented out their home in Los Angeles and are living here in Kansas City.

Julia Othmer’s collaborative work with Global Music Match included a new recording of her song “As I Lay Dying” with Lunatraktors from Margate, England.

10:41

8. Julia Othmer – “As I Lay Dying (feat Lunatraktors)”
   from: As I Lay Dying (feat Lunatraktors) – Single / Fricken’ Awesome Records / Aug. 29, 2021
   [Part of Folk Alliance International’s Global Music Match that included 78 artists, from 17 countries who were divided into 14 groups. Julia covered a song from each artist in her team, and collaborated with Lunatraktors from Margate, England. This year Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 2, her 4th album with live recordings from her 30-day “Songs of September Project”, where Julia covered songs of protest & hope, to inspire people to vote. From those songs Julia’s fans democratically selected their favorite tracks to be released together on “Seeds.” In 2020 Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 1. Julia Othmer released “Sound,” on April 12, 2019, her second album, that took 3 years to complete, and was produced with James Lundie, who also married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record. Julia Othmer, is a graduate of Park Hill High School. Julia moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her 1st album, OASIS MOTEL. In 2018 and 2019 Julia toured with The Alarm in U.S. and United Kingdom. More info at: http://www.juliaothmer.com.]

10:45 – More Interview with Julia Othmer

Julia Othmer, Thanks for being with us as our guest host today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

“As I Lay Dying and “Homeward” were originally released by Julia Othmer on her album “Sound,” from April 12, 2019, her second album, that took 3 years to complete, and was produced with James Lundie, who also married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record.

This year Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 2, her 4th album with live recordings from her 30-day “Songs of September Project”, where Julia covered songs of protest & hope, to inspire people to vote. In 2020 Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 1.

In 2018 and 2019 Julia toured with The Alarm in U.S. and United Kingdom. More info at: http://www.juliaothmer.com.

Julia has other new recordings that include her collaboration of her song HEARTS ON FIRE with Paz Court, and her collaboration with ’Ndiaz, an instrumental group from Bretagne France. WE will try to include these recordings on a future show.

Julia Othmer’s collaborative work with Global Music Match included a new recording of Julia covering a song written by Paz Court from Chile, currently living in Mexico City. The song is titled, AJARILLO NEGRO. This is a song in protest of the violence against women and is performed in Spanish

10:54

9. Julia Othmer – “Pajarillo Negro”
   from: As I Lay Dying (feat Lunatraktors) – Single / Fricken’ Awesome Records / Aug. 29, 2021
   [Part of Folk Alliance International’s Global Music Match that included 78 artists, from 17 countries who were divided into 14 groups. Julia covered a song from each artist in her team, and collaborated with Lunatraktors from Margate, England. This year Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 2, her 4th album with live recordings from her 30-day “Songs of September Project”, where Julia covered songs of protest & hope, to inspire people to vote. From those songs Julia’s fans democratically selected their favorite tracks to be released together on “Seeds.” In 2020 Julia released SEEDS VOLUME 1. Julia Othmer released “Sound,” on April 12, 2019, her second album, that took 3 years to complete, and was produced with James Lundie, who also married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record. Julia Othmer, is a graduate of Park Hill High School. Julia moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her 1st album, OASIS MOTEL. In 2018 and 2019 Julia toured with The Alarm in U.S. and United Kingdom. More info at: http://www.juliaothmer.com.]

11:00 – Station ID

10. Company No Company – “Passing Directions”
    from: Bright Fog / Company No Company / September 3, 2021
    [The first single off BRIGHT FOG. Music by Company No Company William Smith on vocals, guitar, synthesizers, RC-505, percussion; John Bersuch on drums and percussion, additional keyboards, synths; and Wade Allen Williamson on live support. Produced, Mixed, Programmed, Organized and Saxophone by David Gaume Los Angeles, CA. Recorded by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios Kansas City, MO. William Smith will be with us on WMM on September 1, 2021]

[Company No Company play recordBar, 1520 Grand Ave, KCMO on Friday September 3, 2021 with Julia Othmer and Redder Moon.]

11:04 – Interview with Billy Smith

Kansas City musician Billy Smith is a veteran of the Kansas City Music Community. Billy grew up in Kansas City and studied at Missouri State University. He has been a principal member of the band: Season to Risk, Roman Numerals, Thee Water MoccaSins, Olympic Size, and was part of the bands Dirt/Nap and diels. Billy also contributes to the community as a DJ and for amny years he booked bands at recordbar, The Brick, The Hurricane and Czar Bar. Billy Smith currently works with the World Wrestling Entertainment, and he has previously worked for Warner Music Group, Marcel Mobile Art, Moxie Catering, and the legendary Recycled Sounds record store owned by Anne Winter and Kurt von Schlemmer. Billy joins us today on WMM to talk about his new band, Company No Company with his musical comrades: John Bersuch and Wade Allen Williams. Company No Company is releasing their debut album, BRIGHT FOG on Friday, September 3, 2021 with a special Release Show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, KCMO, at 8:00 PM with Redder Moon and Julia Othmer.

Billy Smith thanks for being with us on WMM.

Billy Smith is also known as William C. P. Smith III

Billy started playing in bands when he was 13 years old.

Billy grew up in KC listening the “Little Orphan Annie” Kansas City’s first ever punk radio show that was hosted and produced by Anne Winter on 90.1 FM KKFI. Billy would tape record the broadcast and then find a way to get into midtown from suburbia so he could to Recycled Sounds at Westport Road and Main Street, where he would search out the music he had heard on the radio. William ended up working at Recycled Sounds.

Billy Smith studied at Missouri State University and graduated in 1995.

Company No Company was formed with Billy Smith’s musical comrades: John Bersuch and Wade Allen Williams. Company No Company is releasing their debut album, BRIGHT FOG on Friday, September 3, 2021 with a special Release Show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, KCMO, at 8:00 PM with Redder Moon and Julia Othmer.

Earlier this year Billy’s band, Olympic Size released, LONG SOAK on May 11, 2021.

We first discovered the music of Olympic Size on the 2007 OxBlood First Blood Compilation that featured them with The Republic Tigers, Ghosty, In The Pines, Roman Numerals, The Pedaljets, Ssion, American Catastrophe, Architects, Lovers in Transet, Ne/Non, Namelessnumberheadman and Softee. That compilation was an early roadmap to the area music community for the early years of WMM.

Olympic Size:
William Smith on guitar & vocals;
Wade Allen Williamson on guitar & keyboard;
Kirsten Paludan on vocals & keyboard;
Christopher Tolle on bass, background vocals, 12 string guitar & percussion;
Michael Walker on trombone, melodica, & percussion,

Prior to LONG SOAK, the last official Olympic Size release we played on the radio show was, YOU’LL MISS ME WHEM I’M GONE from 2008. Olympic Size provided the soundtrack to the independent film “We Will Make You Whole Again.” Their music was also played on MTV. For YOU’LL MISS ME WHEM I”M GONE, Olympic Size: William Smith on guitar & vocals; Wade Allen Williamson on guitar & keyboard; Kirsten Paludan on vocals & keyboard; Christopher Tolle on bass, background vocals, 12 string guitar & percussion; Michael Walker on trombone, melodica, & percussion, with additional help from Chris Metcalf on drums for ‘Sunshine,’ ‘Train to Mexico’ and ‘Push Away’, Ryan Pope on drums for ‘I’d Rather Die’, Katie Benyo on violin & background vocals on ‘Train to Mexico’ and ‘Sunshine’ and Darren Welch on background vocals for ‘Train to Mexico’.

In 2021 Olympic Size was proud to present ‘Long Soak’. Four lost tracks from their repertoire. The band writes, “We are honored to have the artwork of Anne Austin Pearce accompany these songs of our long winding, and often, dark exploration of the human psyche.” Dave Gaumé (Engineer for Garbage, Local Natives, Failure) mixed and mastered these songs, as the band writes, “back into existence, and even more, into modern climate relevance.” Originally recorded in 2011 by Chris Cosgrove (KCPT, Thee Water MoccaSins, Zoom) ‘Sunshine,’ ‘Train to Mexico’ and ‘Push Away’ all feature the drumming of Chris Metcalf (Stella Link, The Life & Times). The final track, ‘I’d Rather Die,’ was engineered by Nick Day at the now defunct but ever legendary Black Lodge Studios in Eudora, Kansas. This song features Ryan Pope of The Get Up Kids on drums.

Before the band could finish the essential tracking to these songs, they had fizzled out and began to focus on outside musical projects. In 2016, Olympic Size rallied to join forces with David Moore of Merriam Shoal Studios (The Hearers, The Ants) to finalize and finish the guts of these previous recordings. Moore guided the band in capturing the essence and energy of each track. They quickly recorded vocal and instrument overdubs, but with band activity and no label outlet, these songs sat on the shelves … until 2021.

All proceeds of LONG SOAK go directly to Midwest Music Foundation (www.midwestmusicfoundation.org) to support KC musicians in their time of need. More info at: http://www.olympicsize1.bandcamp.com

Billy Smith also works as a DJ
DJ SAY10 – Downtown Julie Brown. Trip Hop. Experimental Space Archivist. Open on Sunday and Mondays. Member of School of Casual Driving

More Billy Smith Band-ography:

Season to Risk
Steve Tulipana (vocals, guitar, synthesizer) Founding Member: 1989 – present
Bands: Roman Numerals, Pornhuskers, Unknown Pleasures, Water Moccasins

Duane Trower (guitar, voice, synthesizer, rec engineer) Founding Member: 1989 – present
Bands: Overstep, Quitters Club, Weights and Measures

Billy Smith (bass, voice, guitar, synthesizer) Member: 2000 – present
Bands: Dirtnap, Olympic Size, Unknown Pleasures, Roman Numerals

David Silver (drums, synthesizer, oscillator, samples) Member: 1994 – present
Bands: Iron Rite Mangle, E.A.R.S.H.O.T., Antibodies, another.

Wade Williamson (guitar, keyboard) Member: 2000 – present
Bands: Olympic Size, The Stella Link

Josh Newton (bass, voice, synthesizer) Member: 1995 – 1999 Bands: Shiner, Reggie & the Full Effect, Glazed Baby, Iron Rite Mangle, From Autumn To Ashes, ETID

Paul Malinowski (bass, voice, recording engineer) Founding Member: 1989 – 1995
Bands: Fire of 1666, Shiner, Big Sky Blue Earth

Jason Gerken (drums) Member: 1994 (studio) (In a Perfect World)
Bands: Molly McGuire, Kingdom of Snakes, Gunfighter

Tim Dow (drums) Recurring Member (live): 1990,1992, 1994
Bands: Shiner, Year of the Rabbit, the Joy Circuit

ROMAN NUMERALS (2002 – Present)
Former members of Season to Risk, Shiner and Dirt Nap form a Joy Division Tribute band to perform Halloween 2002. Success of said band (Unknown Pleasures) convinces members to write original material. A 2004 demo recording with Brodie Rush of Be/Non is well-accepted as In 2006 band releases self titled debut

William Smith – (Guitar/Vox/stylophone)
Steve Tulipana – (Vox/Guitar/Bass/Synt)
Shawn Sherrill – (Bass/Synth)
Ryan Shank – (Drums/Electronics)

Past Contributors: Pete LaPorte ~ [Drums/Electronics] / Ryan Pope ~ [Drums/Electronics]
(Has contained ex and current members of Season To Risk, Shiner, Dirtnap, The Golden Republic and The Get Up Kids.)

Steve has said that he “wish there was a proper release for the last stuff we did.”
Played Middle of The Map Fest 2012

Thee Water MoccaSins (2011 – Present) Started as a lark – a challenge to create a completely new band in 4 days and perform live on the 5th. Originally conceived as a semi-improvised free-for-all over backing electro tracks, built and performed on iPhone apps and old 505′s, Thee Water MoccaSins honed their improvisations into concrete and dynamic electro-psych songs that the band refers to as fractal-pop.

John Bersuch – drums
Mark Hoffman – euphonium
Liz Kinninger – backing vocals
William Smith – guitar, vocals
Steven Tulipana – bass, guitar, keys, vocals
Wade Williamson – keys, guitars.

Released: From the Rivers of Missouri and The Banks of Fear, in 2012. (In Top Ten of Wednesday MidDay Medley’s The 112 Best Recordings of 2012.)
Still hoping to release From the Rivers of Missouri and The Banks of Fear, on vinyl.

Played Middle of The Map Fest 2012
Recently played KC PsychFest, Fall 2014

diels
with Michael Curtis Lesley
Big Beats. Bigger Britches. Bedroom Hermits

Dirt/Nap
with David Gaumé and 3 others
Emotional Rock and Roll Music.

Billy Smith at Work:

Former VIP Manager at Warner Music Group New York, New York
VIP Liaison. Road Management. Box Office Detail. Security Coordinator. Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Smashing Pumpkins, Tom Petty & The Heart Breakers, WWE, Megadeth, Avenged Sevenfold & More

Former Owner at Marcel Mobile Art
Kansas City, Missouri
We curate art for local restaurants and lofts who want to participate in First Friday’s

Former talent buyer/booking agent at Strange Bedfellow’s Inc.

Billy Smith’s Freelance work includes:

Hurricane – Talent Buyer
Czar Bar – Talent Buyer
recordBar – Talent Buyer
The Brick = Talent Buyer/Bartender

Moxie Catering – Bartender/Food Eater

Currently Billy Smith works as VIP Travel Package Consultant and Concierge at WWE
October 23, 2019 to present

Billy Smith Smith thanks for being with us on WMM. Company No Company play recordBar, 1520 Grand Ave, KCMO on Friday September 3, 2021 with Redder Moon and Julia Othmer. BRIGHT FOG, will be released September 3, 2021. http://www.companynocompany.bandcamp.com

11:19

11. Company No Company – “Joni”
    from: Bright Fog / Company No Company / September 3, 2021
    [William Smith on vocals, guitar, synthesizers, RC-505, percussion; John Bersuch on drums and percussion, additional keyboards, synths; and Wade Allen Williamson on live support. Produced, Mixed, Programmed, Organized and Saxophone by David Gaume Los Angeles, CA. Recorded by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios KCMO]

[Company No Company play recordBar, 1520 Grand Ave, KCMO on Friday September 3, 2021 with Julia Othmer and Redder Moon.]

12. Lesser Pleasures – “Epitaph”
    from: LPEP01 / Lesser Pleasures / October 31, 2020
    [Debut EP from Lawrence Kansas based Lesser Pleasures with Kirsten Paludan on vocals & keyboards, Jessica Gomez on guitar, Dalin Horner on guitar, Mark Sanders on bass, and Nicholas Stahl on percussion. All songs by Lesser Pleasures. Tracking by Joel Martin. Mixing and mastering by David Gaumé. For more info: http://www.lesserpleasures.bandcamp.com]

11:28 – Underwriting

13. Whim Grace – “Light Leaks”
    from: My Dear Sweet Dystopia EP / Whim Grace / July 4, 2021
    [Now recently based in KCK. Since 2013 Whim Grace has released two albums, two EPs, one live EP, and six singles. She has 41 published songs. Whim Grace is an award winning multi instrumentalist who is best known for her sultry soulful voice and unique sound. Born in the Philippines, Whim has been wandering the world ever since, seeking sound and connection. She is always hoping someone will understand and answer her siren’s call. // About My Dear Sweet Dystopia Whim writes, “This EP means alot to me. The culmination of so much time and effort. Three songs with all the sound of space, time, earth, and hope I could possibly jam into them. Sean Berahmand and I made every single sound you hear. We re-created the Apollo moon landing in the studio to avoid any possible copyright issues. Every beat, static, or melody, we made. I wrote every musical line of this EP, I guess to prove I could, but also to better communicate the world I hear with others. Sharing that impossible fantasy place with you.” // Whim continues: “I often spend alot of time out of my body, somewhere else… Maybe it’s dissassociation from years of trauma, maybe it’s meditation, or time travel, or astral projection, or death, but this allows me often to see the world, and even my life, from above, a wonderous bewildering colorful thing. This view of life gives me peace. Everything is so beautiful from above. Earth and us, and all the chaos. Let’s not forget the miracle of our time here. The miracle of each other.” // Whim says, “That’s what sound gives me. The reminder of the connection to all places things people. Let’s try to remember how beautiful the earth is. Protect and honor her, and all the pieces of existence. I feel like that’s our only true purpose floating in space on this small blue imperfect thing. Take care and honor what we have been given. // Engineered, Mixed, and Mastered by Sean Berahmand. Sound by Whim Grace. Album Art designed by Rachel Rosenkoetter. Photos by Tom Boehme. More information at http://www.whimgrace.bandcamp.com]

11:34 – Interview with Whim Grace

Singer songwriter Whim Grace joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios. Whim recently relocated to KC and just released her new EP, MY DEAR SWEET DYSTOPIA on July 4, 2021. Since 2013 Whim Grace has released two albums, two EPs, one live EP, and six singles. She has 41 published songs. Whim Grace is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who is best known for her sultry soulful voice and unique sound. Born in the Philippines, Whim has been wandering the world ever since, seeking sound and connection. She is always hoping someone will understand and answer her siren’s call. About MY DEAR SWEET DYSTOPIA Whim writes, “This EP means a lot to me. The culmination of so much time and effort. Three songs with all the sound of space, time, earth, and hope I could possibly jam into them.” More info at: http://www.whimgrace.bandcamp.com

Whim Grace Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Whim recently relocated to KC. She currently lives in KCK.

Whim recently released her new EP, MY DEAR SWEET DYSTOPIA on July 4, 2021.

Whim Grace writes: “Sean Berahmand and I made every single sound you hear. We re-created the Apollo moon landing in the studio to avoid any possible copyright issues. Every beat, static, or melody, we made. I wrote every musical line of this EP, I guess to prove I could, but also to better communicate the world I hear with others. Sharing that impossible fantasy place with you.”

Since 2013 Whim Grace has released two albums, two EPs, one live EP, and six singles. She has 41 published songs.

Born in the Philippines, Whim has been wandering the world ever since, seeking sound and connection. She is always hoping someone will understand and answer her siren’s call.

About MY DEAR SWEET DYSTOPIA Whim writes, “This EP means a lot to me. The culmination of so much time and effort. Three songs with all the sound of space, time, earth, and hope I could possibly jam into them.”

11:42

14. Whim Grace – “Heartbreaks” LIVE PERFORMANCE
    “Heartbreaks” is included on: My Dear Sweet Dystopia EP / Whim Grace / July 4, 2021

11:45 – More Interview with Whim Grace

Singer songwriter Whim Grace join us live in our 90.1 FM Studios. Whim recently relocated to KC and just released her new EP, MY DEAR SWEET DYSTOPIA on July 4, 2021.

Whim Grace Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Whim Grace writes: “I often spend a lot of time out of my body, somewhere else… Maybe it’s disassociation from years of trauma, maybe it’s meditation, or time travel, or astral projection, or death, but this allows me often to see the world, and even my life, from above, a wondrous, bewildering colorful thing. This view of life gives me peace. Everything is so beautiful from above. Earth and us, and all the chaos. Let’s not forget the miracle of our time here. The miracle of each other.”

Whim says, “That’s what sound gives me. The reminder of the connection to all places things people. Let’s try to remember how beautiful the earth is. Protect and honor her, and all the pieces of existence. I feel like that’s our only true purpose floating in space on this small blue imperfect thing. Take care and honor what we have been given.

My Dear Sweet Dystopia was Engineered, Mixed, Mastered by Sean Berahmand. Sound by Whim Grace. Album Art designed by Rachel Rosenkoetter. Photos by Tom Boehme. More info at http://www.whimgrace.bandcamp.com]

Whim Grace Thank you for being with us on WMM.

We close with one more song from Whim Grace’s new EP, MY DEAR SWEET DYSTOPIA. More information at http://www.whimgrace.bandcamp.com]

For WMM, and my co-host Julia Othmer, and our special guests Billy Smith and Whim Grace, I’m Mark Manning. Thanks for listening!

11:55

15. Whim Grace – “Barbedwire”
    from: My Dear Sweet Dystopia EP / Whim Grace / July 4, 2021
    [Now recently based in KCK. Since 2013 Whim Grace has released two albums, two EPs, one live EP, and six singles. She has 41 published songs. Whim Grace is an award winning multi instrumentalist who is best known for her sultry soulful voice and unique sound. Born in the Philippines, Whim has been wandering the world ever since, seeking sound and connection. She is always hoping someone will understand and answer her siren’s call. // About My Dear Sweet Dystopia Whim writes, “This EP means alot to me. The culmination of so much time and effort. Three songs with all the sound of space, time, earth, and hope I could possibly jam into them. Sean Berahmand and I made every single sound you hear. We re-created the Apollo moon landing in the studio to avoid any possible copyright issues. Every beat, static, or melody, we made. I wrote every musical line of this EP, I guess to prove I could, but also to better communicate the world I hear with others. Sharing that impossible fantasy place with you.” // Whim continues: “I often spend a lot of time out of my body, somewhere else… Maybe it’s disassociation from years of trauma, maybe it’s meditation, or time travel, or astral projection, or death, but this allows me often to see the world, and even my life, from above, a wondrous bewildering colorful thing. This view of life gives me peace. Everything is so beautiful from above. Earth and us, and all the chaos. Let’s not forget the miracle of our time here. The miracle of each other.” // Whim says, “That’s what sound gives me. The reminder of the connection to all places things people. Let’s try to remember how beautiful the earth is. Protect and honor her, and all the pieces of existence. I feel like that’s our only true purpose floating in space on this small blue imperfect thing. Take care and honor what we have been given. // Engineered, Mixed, and Mastered by Sean Berahmand. Sound by Whim Grace. Album Art designed by Rachel Rosenkoetter. Photos by Tom Boehme. More information at http://www.whimgrace.bandcamp.com]

16. Noel Coward – “The Party’s Over Now”
    from: Noel Coward in New York / drg / 2003 [orig. 1957]

Next week on WMM, on September 8 we welcome back to the show 90.1 FM KKFI Development Director Bill Sundahl who joins us to share all of the details about the 17th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 11 featuring 30+ Bands on 4 outdoor stages Parlor, MOD Gallery, Lemonade Park and Stockyards Brewery. Go to http://www.cmfkc.com for more info.

Our Script/Playlist is a “cut and paste” of information.
Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org

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Show #905