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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Scott Easterday: 35 Years + Big Fat Cow + Just Angel + Owen/Cox Dance Group’s Creative Intersection

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. Kat King – “Living Room”
   from: Domestic Bliss / Manor Records / April 5, 2024
   [Kat writes: “Living Room formed out of a guitar melody that Derek sent me in a voice recording. It was in the early stages of living with a partner for the first time where you have to figure out how to navigate your independence while cohabitating because you realize the joy in having someone to leave early with or to just stay home with. There was an evening when she was out of town and I was sitting in our living room having a crisis because I was feeling the heaviness of the injustices in the world and I didn’t want to leave the house but I also didn’t want to be home alone. These were feelings I’d navigated before as a single person but it was hitting in such a different way. As someone who had always operated from a state of FOMO, it felt so out of character to choose staying home instead of going to find something to do. It’s silly but in that moment it felt like I wasn’t the same person that I was before living together, so naturally I grabbed my guitar to try and work through that feeling. I knew I wanted to revisit that guitar recording Derek sent me because of its nostalgic sound and I ended up writing the entire song that evening. When I showed the band we restructured the song, jumping right into the chorus instead of the classic verse/chorus/verse/chorus structure it was initially. John also wrote this beautiful melodic bass line that acts as a counter melody throughout which I think gives it such an interesting instrumental story arc. Living Room is the acceptance of enjoying simple home pleasures while recognizing home as a sanctuary from the outside world.” // Kat King, on lead vocals, Derek Melies on guitar, John Kaul McCain on bass, Daniel Cole on drums, & Kara LePage on keyboards. On October 6, 2023 Kat King released the single. “Bight-Eyed.” // On June 16, 2024 Kat King released the single “Baby Talk.” // On Jan. 13, 2023 Kat King released “Gone South” Produced by Joel Martin. Centering on themes of self-care, steadfast friendship, and revitalizing optimism. On September 20, 2022 Kat King released the single “With Nothing In My Way.” This followed their single “New Sun” released July 29, 2022. “New Sun” was a follow up to the June 9, 2021, SAY WHAT YOU MEAN 5-track EP, recorded with her band. Co-produced & mixed / mastered by Joel Martin. Lawrence KS based singer songwriter Kat King released her last single “Song of Spain” in 2019 and her single “2017” in, 2018. She released her 5-song EP “Falling Up” on Dec. 1, 2017. Kat King has been creating music since the 2nd grade. She’s produced a 13-song album and 3 EP’s, the 1st one released at 14.] [Kat King joined us NEXT on WMM on March 13.]

[Kat King plays The Brick, 1727 Ncgee St. KCMO on Saturday, July 27 at 7:00pm with ThiMastr, and Teri Quinn & The Coyotes]

3. Leah Sproul – “Devil Woman”
   from: “Devil Woman” – Single / Leah Sproul / June 28, 2024
   [This is first single off Leah Sproul’s upcoming solo album, WILD HEART QUEEN. // Coming from a family of European opera stars, suburban church organists, flower child Reggae guitarists, and breezy Western campfire pickers, Leah was bound to have an eclectic sound and set of influences. She has a voracious interest in music of all genres, having earned a doctorate in music composition from UMKC conservatory. But her mother tongue, the voice where she’s at her most vulnerable and honest, is that of the achy-breaky, belting balladeer. It’s found in country, folk, and those genres that give equal weight to words and music. It’s in the storytelling where some of the deepest human connections are forged. // Leah Sproul is also part of the KC 4-piece band Cowtown Country Club. More info at: http://www.leahsproul.com]

[Leah Sproul plays an album release party at The Ship, 1228 Union ave, KCMO, WEST BOTTOMS on Tuesday, July 30, at 7:00pm, with Cowtown Country Club – POSTPONED]

10:11 – Interview with Cameron Thomas

Cameron Thomas began his dance training in his hometown of Rochester, NY. In 2013, he began performing regularly with the Rochester City Ballet. In 2015, Cameron received a full scholarship to attend the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre. He then joined Kansas City Ballet II for the 2016-2017 season and was promoted to the company the following season. Now in his eighth season with Kansas City Ballet, Cameron has performed soloist and principal roles in Jiri Kylian’s Petit Mort, Alexander Ekman’s Cacti, Mark Morris’ Sandpaper Ballet, William Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz, Michael Pink’s Dracula, Lila York’s Celts, Val Caniparoli’s Lady of the Camellias, and Devon Carney’s Cinderella, Giselle, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. In October of 2023, Cameron performed in the North American premiere of Val Caniparoli’s Jekyll and Hyde as Mr. Hyde. As a choreographer, Cameron has created work for Kansas City Ballet, Kansas City Ballet II, Youth American Grand Prix, and Creative Intersections.

In addition to being a dancer, Cameron is a ballet pianist and has accompanied for the Kansas City Ballet School, Oklahoma City Ballet School, Williams Henry Contemporary Dance, and the Worldwide Ballet Zoom classes.

Cameron joins us to share details about Owen/Cox Dance Group’s 5th Annual Creative Intersections, August 9 & 10, 2024, at 7:00pm, at the Hyde Park Butterfly Garden and Labyrinth, 3700 Gillham Rd. KCMO.

Cameron Thomas, thank you for being with us on WMM.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cameron co-founded Creative Intersections, an outdoor performance project, with James Kirby Rogers to bring live dance back in a time when theaters were shut down. Creative Intersections partnered with Owen Cox Dance Group to present outdoor programs directed by Cameron every summer, 2020-2024.

This annual outdoor performance is directed by Cameron Thomas, and features new works by Julia Gundzik, Elaine Kimble, Kristopher Estes-Brown, Olivia Emert, Christopher Ruud, and Jennifer Owen.

Dancers include Isaac Allen, Allison Barreto, Alexis Borth, Amelia Meisner, Naomi Tanioka, Georgia Fuller, Sarah McGuyer, Elliott Rogers, Cameron Thomas, Max Nelson and Gillian Yoder.

More information at: http://www.owencoxdance.org

About the Owen/Cox Dance Group – Owen/Cox Dance Group’s mission is to create new music and dance collaborations, to present high-quality con-temporary dance performances with live music, and to engage as wide an audience as possible through afforda-ble live performance, education and outreach programs. owencoxdance.org

Cameron Thomas, thank you for being with us on WMM.

Cameron joins us to share details about Owen/Cox Dance Group’s 5th Annual Creative Intersections, August 9 & 10, 2024, at 7:00pm, at the Hyde Park Butterfly Garden and Labyrinth, 3700 Gillham Rd. KCMO. More information at: http://www.owencoxdance.org

10:25

4. The Sluts – “Starting Again”
   from: “Starting Again” – Single / Ther Sluts / Julu 19, 2024
   [Lawrence, KS garage rockers, The Sluts, have just released their new single, “Starting Again” .“Starting Again” is a dark, personal exploration into physical addiction. It dives into the realization that your biggest weakness is showing itself again but you kind of like it. This ominous track turns a corner for The Sluts sonically as it is the first song to feature bass guitar as well as other complex production elements. This long awaited release is the first offering from The Sluts since 2020’s Enjoy The Show. // Produced by Joel Nanos at Element Recording and Mastering Studios in Kansas City, KS, “Starting Again” will be ready for radio and available on all streaming platforms July 20, 2024. // The Sluts are a two-pieice garage rock band based out of Lawrence, KS. Formed in 2011, the duo have been raising eyebrows with their cheeky name and driving crowds wild for over a decade. Their hard hitting, high energy live shows made them a staple of the rock scene in the Kansas City area. The band has opened for acts such as The Offspring, Broncho, Fidlar, Bass Drum of Death, Radkey, The Toadies, and Local H.]

10:28 – Underwriting

5. Big Fat Cow – “Patty”
   from: Behold The Soil! / Big Fat Cow / August 1, 2024
   [Big Fat Cow is a post-country band delivering cowpoke fuzz with a mix of rock, indie, and americana bold enough to get you moving and heavy enough to have you feeling. The band was formed in 2022 and includes: Noah Cassity on lead vocals & guitar, Kole Waters on guitar & vocals, Alex May on bass guitar & vocals; and Matt Chipman on drums. Big Fat Cow are heading out across the stomping grounds in support of Behold the Soil! with 13 shows in 14 days (8/22-9/4) in Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. More information at http://www.bigfatcowband.com]

10:34 – Interview with Noah Cassity & Kole Waters of Big Fat Cow

The KC based band, Big Fat Cow is set to release their debut EP, BEHOLD THE SOIL! on August 1, 2024. Big Fat Cow is a post-country band delivering cowpoke fuzz with a mix of rock, indie, and americana bold enough to get you moving and heavy enough to have you feeling. The band was formed in 2022 and includes: Noah Cassity on lead vocals & guitar, Kole Waters on guitar & vocals, Alex May on bass guitar & vocals; and Matt Chipman on drums. Big Fat Cow are heading out across the stomping grounds in support of Behold the Soil! with 13 shows in 14 days (8/22-9/4) in Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. More information at http://www.bigfatcowband.com

Joining us live on the show is Noah Cassity who is the lead vocalist & plays guitar, and Kole Waters who plays guitar & provides vocals and recording and mastering.

Noah Cassity and Kole Waters thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Big Fat Cow is a post-country band delivering cowpoke fuzz since 2022.

Big Fat Cow’s first endeavor was a folk album (Glutton for Punishment) written and recorded by Noah Cassity and mastered and digitized by Kole Waters. Wanting to perform the songs live, Noah recruited the help of Kole on lead guitar alongside childhood friend Alex May to play the bass. Kole was able to bring in Matt Chipman to play drums and finish out the band.

Noah Cassity – lead vocals & guitar
Kole Waters – guitar & vocals
Alex May – bass guitar & vocals
Matt Chipman – drums

Meeting for the first time in KA studios, the newly formed quartet ripped into Noah’s folk songs, turning them into the rock, indie, americana and country inspired pieces that you know today. Each member of the band took and ran with the folk songs that Noah recorded and made it their own, pulling in inspirations from each of their unique musical backgrounds.

Big Fat Cow has made themselves a household name in the Kansas City music scene, leaving an impression on everyone who comes out to see them play. With songs you can dance to and songs that will make you cry in the basement of a DIY show, Big Fat Cow is sure to leave their mark.

“A band this good shouldn’t get saddled with a name this bad … you’re just going to have to tell your friends that you’re going to see Big Fat Cow, and wince while you do it. – Too Much Rock

10:42

6. Big Fat Cow – “Arbor Day”
   from: Behold The Soil! / Big Fat Cow / August 1, 2024
   [Big Fat Cow is a post-country band delivering cowpoke fuzz with a mix of rock, indie, and americana bold enough to get you moving and heavy enough to have you feeling. The band was formed in 2022 and includes: Noah Cassity on lead vocals & guitar, Kole Waters on guitar & vocals, Alex May on bass guitar & vocals; and Matt Chipman on drums. Big Fat Cow are heading out across the stomping grounds in support of Behold the Soil! with 13 shows in 14 days (8/22-9/4) in Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. More information at http://www.bigfatcowband.com]

10:49 – More Interview with Noah Cassity & Kole Waters of Big Fat Cow

The KC based band, Big Fat Cow is set to release their debut EP, BEHOLD THE SOIL! on August 1, 2024. Big Fat Cow is a post-country band delivering cowpoke fuzz with a mix of rock, indie, and americana bold enough to get you moving and heavy enough to have you feeling. The band was formed in 2022 and includes: Noah Cassity on lead vocals & guitar, Kole Waters on guitar & vocals, Alex May on bass guitar & vocals; and Matt Chipman on drums. Big Fat Cow are heading out across the stomping grounds in support of Behold the Soil! with 13 shows in 14 days (8/22-9/4) in Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. More information at http://www.bigfatcowband.com

Joining us live on the show is Noah Cassity who is the lead vocalist & plays guitar, and Kole Waters who plays guitar & provides vocals and recording and mastering.

Noah Cassity and Kole Waters thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Big Fat Cow is a post-country band delivering cowpoke fuzz since 2022.

Noah Cassity – lead vocals & guitar
Kole Waters – guitar & vocals
Alex May – bass guitar & vocals
Matt Chipman – drums

Recent Shows:
April 19 – Replay Lounge in Lawrence Kansas
May 4 – KC Bier Co
June 1 – Location TBA
June 9 – Turnsol Books and Coffee KC
August 3 – BLVD Tavern KC

http://www.bigfatcowband.com

Big Fat Cow’s (KCMO) debut EP Behold the Soil! is releasing on August 1, 2024

Big Fat Cow believes you’ll enjoy the cattle’s broadly appealing, yet super unique brand of post-country, a mix of rock, indie, and americana bold enough to get you moving and heavy enough to have you feeling.

The band’s story is a good one even if it’s still early days. Their sound resonates! They’re skyrocketing up the mindshare of Kansas City’s scene and are heading out across the stomping grounds in support of Behold the Soil! with 13 shows in 14 days (8/22-9/4) in Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

Noah Cassity and Kole Waters thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

For more on Big Fat Cow, please visit https://bigfatcowband.com and/or follow https://www.instagram.com/bigfatcowband/.

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7. Big Fat Cow – “Cat Call”
   from: Behold The Soil! / Big Fat Cow / August 1, 2024
   [Big Fat Cow is a post-country band delivering cowpoke fuzz with a mix of rock, indie, and americana bold enough to get you moving and heavy enough to have you feeling. The band was formed in 2022 and includes: Noah Cassity on lead vocals & guitar, Kole Waters on guitar & vocals, Alex May on bass guitar & vocals; and Matt Chipman on drums. Big Fat Cow are heading out across the stomping grounds in support of Behold the Soil! with 13 shows in 14 days (8/22-9/4) in Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. More information at http://www.bigfatcowband.com]

11:00 – Station ID

8. Expassionates – “Among Friends”
   from: Verse, Chorus, Bridge / Scott Easterday / 1998
   [Scott Easterday on vocals, guitar, keyboard; Bryan R. Hicks on acoustic bass; Ryan Bennett on drums, Marco Pascolini on Electric 7 acoustic guitar; Nate Hofer on pedal steel guitar; Richard Alwyn on harmonica; Mark Southerland on tenor saxophone; Jazzbo (Bill Hargrave) on trumpet. Produced by Scott Easterday. Engineered by Chad Meise. Recorded at El Torreon, aka The Cowtown Mallroon, 31st and Gillam, KCMO, July 1998, 102 degrees. Mixed at Nove Coast. Mastered by Lynn Allred at barry Music (KCMO) on Halloween Day.]

[Scott Easterday: 35 Years, celebrating Scott’s 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO, at 7:00pm, tickets are $15. This retrospective concert will feature 11 other musicians that have performed with Scott over the years. There will be 3 main acts for the evening that will include songs from Expassionates, the easterday band, and more. Featuring Mark Accuff, Richard Alwyn, Richard Burgess, Kyle Dahlquist, Bryan Hicks, Nate Hofer, Elaine McMilian, Jon Niccum, Marco Pascolini, Sam Platt and Matt Richey. More information at: http://www.therecordbar.com]

11:03 – Interview with Scott Easterday, Elaine McMilian, and Kyle Dahlquist

Scott Easterday is a musician, singer, and composer. He has been playing for 35 as a musician in the Kansas City scene, playing bass in the Mongol Beach Party, playing guitar singing and songwriting for his mid 1990s band Easterday, performing for several years as a member of Howard Iceberg and The Titanics, and as the founder and lead singer for the Expassionates. Scott has written reviews and interviews about local performing artists for KC Metropolis, and has volunteered and served as a Board Member and treasurer of Midwest Music Foundation. Worked as a Cataloging Assistant specializing in Western Languages at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art–Spencer Art Reference Library.

Writer and musician Elaine McMilian graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1991 with a Creative Writing degree. Elaine McMilian has performed in and around KC for over 30 years as a solo artist and in the bands: Swingin’ 6, Easterday, Bonnys’ McGill, Toy Box, Sugar Plums, and The Brannock Device, singing American ballads, folk, alternative, rock and punk. She has collaborated and recorded with many of Kansas City’s very best song writers and musicians including: Erin McGrane, Jason Beers, Marco Pascolini, Scott Easterday, Christian Hankel and Howard Iceberg. This year Elaine released her first book of poetry, Copper and Other Precious Metals. Read more of Elaine’s writing at elainemcmilian.substack.com.

Kyle Dahlquist is a keyboardist, guitarist, he also plays accordion, and trombone and sings. He was a member of Mongol Beach Party bandmate with Scott. He learned to play accordian when he joined Alacartoona. He plays with The Band That Fell to Earth KC – the David Bowie Tribute band, and Men of Men a super group that thrills audiences with every concert they play, Kyle has also played with Amy Farrand and The Like, and many other bands.

Scott, Elaine and Kyle are here to share details about Scott Easterday: 35 Years, celebrating Scott’s 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO, at 7:00pm, tickets are $15. This retrospective concert will feature 11 other musicians that have performed with Scott over the years.

Scott Easterday, Elaine McMilian and Kyle dahlquist Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Scott Easterday: 35 Years. August 4, recordBar
Scott Easterday is celebrating 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar at 7 PM

There will be 3 main acts for the evening that will include songs from Expassionates, the easterday band, and more. Featuring Mark Accuff, Richard Alwyn, Richard Burgess, Kyle Dahlquist, Bryan Hicks, Nate Hofer, Elaine McMilian, Jon Niccum, Marco Pascolini, Sam Platt and Matt Richey. More information at: http://www.therecordbar.com

This retrospective concert will feature 11 other musicians that have performed with Scott over the years. There will be 3 acts for the evening that will include songs from the bands Expassionates, the easterday band, The Roosevelts and one from Mongol Beach Party.

The first band will perform some songs from Scott’s first CD album from 1998, Expassionates:Verse, Chorus, Bridge.

The band has Matt Richey on drums who recently performed at the Grizly Hand Farewell Jubilee and also drums for Mikal Shapiro’s The Musical.

Bryan Hicks on bass who can be seen at The Quality Hill Playhouse and in jazz clubs all over town.

Nate Hofer on pedal steel, also an award winning photographer, will start the show with experimental-ambient music like that on his 2024 EP, Decommissioned.

Kayle Dahlquist on keyboard, guitar, accordion, trombone and vocals, is one man from Men of Men and was a Mongol Beach Party bandmate with Scott.

Richard Alwyn is on harmonica, guitar and vocals and will also be featured later in the next act.

The original recording of Verse, Chorus, Bridge was done at the El Torreon Ballroom (also known as the Cowtown Ballroom) and at the studio of recording engineer Chad Miese in 1998.

Scott began his professional music career playing bass with The Mongol Beach Party in 1989 and this group will resurrect one of Scott’s songs from that period.

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The second act of the evening is the easterday band featuring Elaine McMilian on vocals, Jon Niccum on bass and Mark Acuff on drums.

They will perform songs from their CD easterday: 1993-1995, indicating the years they were active, recorded at Red House Studios by Ed Rose and released in 2004. They have had a couple reunions since then and are taking advantage of this occasion to have another.

Mark plays drums in Promise Breakers. Jon was the creator of The Worst Gig [worstgig.com] and Elaine just published her first book of poetry, Copper and Other Precious Metals.

This group will also be joined by Richard Alwyn for a couple songs from the time predating the easterday band when he and Scott had a band together called The Roosevelts. One of those songs, Cyclone, was on Scott’s first ever demo cassette from 1992 recorded at Westend Recording Studios by Bart Biechele. Cyclone was on the easterday band’s debut cassette Sucker from 1991 and enjoyed some local chart time on Lawerence’s The Lazer, 105.9 FM.

Richard Alwyn’s band in the 90s was Big Red Fish. Scott joined the band and they later reformed The Roosevelts together. Richard moved to Raleigh, NC where he founded The Love Hangover, an annual music showcase of love songs held on the day after Valentine’s Day in 5 cities. Scott was the Kansas City Chapter host of The Love Hangover from 1989 until 2022 when he handed it over to Steve Tulipana at the recordBar. Richard eventually moved to Brooklyn, NY, set up The Love Hangover there, and has been there for 20 years. During that time he has written and performed with the bands King Canutes, The Winter Drinks and Gramercy Arms.

11:13

9. the easterday band – “Smothered”
   from: Easterday 1993-1995 / Scott Easterday / 2004
   [the easterday band featuring Scott Easterday on lead vocals and guitar, Elaine McMilian on vocals, Jon Niccum on bass and Mark Acuff on drums. The band was active from 1993-1995. The album was recorded at Red House Studios by Ed Rose and released in 2004. They have had a couple reunions since then and are taking advantage of this occasion to have another. Mark plays drums in Promise Breakers. Jon was the creator of The Worst Gig [worstgig.com] and Elaine just published her first book of poetry, Copper and Other Precious Metals. ] [Scott Easterday: 35 Years, celebrating Scott’s 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO, at 7:00pm, tickets are $15. This retrospective concert will feature 11 other musicians that have performed with Scott over the years. There will be 3 main acts for the evening that will include songs from Expassionates, the easterday band, and more. Featuring Mark Accuff, Richard Alwyn, Richard Burgess, Kyle Dahlquist, Bryan Hicks, Nate Hofer, Elaine McMilian, Jon Niccum, Marco Pascolini, Sam Platt and Matt Richey. More information at: http://www.therecordbar.com]

11:16 – More Interview with Scott Easterday, Elaine McMilian, and Kyle Dahlquist

Scott, Elaine and Kyle are here to share details about Scott Easterday: 35 Years, celebrating Scott’s 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO, at 7:00pm, tickets are $15. This retrospective concert will feature 11 other musicians that have performed with Scott over the years.

Scott Easterday, Elaine McMilian and Kyle dahlquist Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Scott Easterday: 35 Years. August 4, recordBar
Scott Easterday is celebrating 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar at 7 PM

There will be 3 main acts for the evening that will include songs from Expassionates, the easterday band, and more. Featuring Mark Accuff, Richard Alwyn, Richard Burgess, Kyle Dahlquist, Bryan Hicks, Nate Hofer, Elaine McMilian, Jon Niccum, Marco Pascolini, Sam Platt and Matt Richey. More information at: http://www.therecordbar.com

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THe final act of the night are Exapassionates. Scott and guitarist Marco Pascolini played duo shows after the recording Verse, Chorus, Bridge until they added the happy bass player Richard Burgess and drummer Sam Platt in 2006. The Happy Bass Player is a book of lessons on happiness written by Richard. Sam holds court on weekends in various ensembles at the Green Lady Lounge, the Orion Room and Black Dolphin.

They will be performing songs from the second Expassionates CD album Landscapes, released in 2008, recorded by Sam Platt and Chad Miese. They will also throw in a new song.

The performance will begin at 7 PM (doors at 6) and is $15, Sunday, August 4 at the recordBar, 1520 Grand, advance tickets available at therecordbar.com.

Wesite: https://scotteasterday.com/
Expassionates: (please scroll down to “History” for a history of the Expassionates)
https://scotteasterday.com/expassionates/

Expassionates facebook https://m.facebook.com/p/Expassionates-100063840528130/
easterday band facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Easterday/100060582655334/

Scott’s chronological band timeline:

1989-1990 Mongol Beach Party
1990-1991 The Roosevelts
!991-1993 easterday CD easterday 1991-1993
1998 Expassionates recording project CD Verse, Chorus Bridge
2006-present Expassionates CD Landscapes

Scott Easterday: 35 Years on Sunday, August 4, at 7:00pm at recordBar, 1520 Grand Boulevard, KCMO

Scott Easterday is celebrating 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar at 7 PM, tickets are $15. This retrospective concert will feature 11 other musicians that have performed with Scott over the years. There will be 3 main acts for the evening that will include songs from Expassionates, the easterday band, and more. Featuring Mark Accuff, Richard Alwyn, Richard Burgess, Kyle Dahlquist, Bryan Hicks, Nate Hofer, Elaine McMilian, Jon Niccum, Marco Pascolini, Sam Platt and Matt Richey. Doors at 6, Music at 7

Scott Easterday, Elaine McMilian and Kyle dahlquist Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Scott Easterday: 35 Years, celebrating Scott’s 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO, at 7:00pm, tickets are $15. This retrospective concert will feature 11 other musicians that have performed with Scott over the years. There will be 3 main acts for the evening that will include songs from Expassionates, the easterday band, and more. Featuring Mark Accuff, Richard Alwyn, Richard Burgess, Kyle Dahlquist, Bryan Hicks, Nate Hofer, Elaine McMilian, Jon Niccum, Marco Pascolini, Sam Platt and Matt Richey. More information at: http://www.therecordbar.com

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10. Expassionates – “Movin’ On”
    from: Landscapes / Scott Easterday / September 9, 2008
    [Scott Easterday vocal and guitar, Marco Pascolini guitar, Richard Burgess bass, Sam Platt drums. // Recorded at Oddio Hut, Kansas City, MO. // Audio Sam Platt, Chad Meise, Jason Hall, Matt Hartnett. // Mixed at Theta Rhythm, Mastered by Matt Hartnett // All songs words and music by Scott Easterday, Gone to Kansas is based on a song by Thomas P Westendorf (1881).]

[Scott Easterday: 35 Years, celebrating Scott’s 35 years as a singer, songwriter and performer, Sunday, August 4, at the recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO, at 7:00pm, tickets are $15. This retrospective concert will feature 11 other musicians that have performed with Scott over the years. There will be 3 main acts for the evening that will include songs from Expassionates, the easterday band, and more. Featuring Mark Accuff, Richard Alwyn, Richard Burgess, Kyle Dahlquist, Bryan Hicks, Nate Hofer, Elaine McMilian, Jon Niccum, Marco Pascolini, Sam Platt and Matt Richey. More information at: http://www.therecordbar.com]

11:28 – Underwriting

11. Just Angel – “Intent”
    from: Just Angel: Pt. 2 {EP] / Just Angel / December
    [Just Angel is a Kansas City based, singer, musician, songwriter, dancer. and creative artist. She recently contributed vocals to the recent Sisterbot record. More info at: /distrokid.com/hyperfollow/justangel/just-angel–pt-1: Just Angel: Pt. 2 is a followup to Just Angle Pt.1 – EP released on December 24, 2020 More info at: https://linktr.ee/JustAngel_TigerLilyStar%5D

[Just Angel and The Wades play Greenwood Social Hall, 1750 Belleview Ave., KCMO, on Friday, August 9 at 7:00pm. More information at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com]

11:34 – Interview with Just Angel

You just heard the voice of Singer, musician, songwriter, dancer, and creative artist, Just Angel. Her powerful voice has been called, “Passionate … Soulful… and Inspiring.” Her music finds its home in Rock, Jazz, and Alternative, and she has found a way to incorporate those genres within her love with Soul and R&B. Just Angel has performed with My Brothers & Sisters. Just Angel and her band, The Wades can be found rocking stages with her original songs from her recordings and eclectic takes on popular music. She released her debut EP, JUST ANGEL, PART 1 on December 24, 2020. She released her follow up EP, JUST ANGEL, PART 2 on December 25, 2021. She also contributed vocals to the amazing Sisterbot record.

Just Angel and The Wades play Greenwood Social Hall, 1750 Belleview Ave., KCMO, on Friday, August 9 at 7:00pm. More information at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com

Just Angel, Thank you for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Also with us is Arick “T.A. RELL” Ridgell who is a songwriter/producer/artist based out of Kansas City, MO. The 33 year old musician has been writing and producing music since the age of 18. While he picked up the itch to make music later than most, his heavy arsenal of musical influences are what have elevated his quality of work. T.A.’s influences range from the late great Ray Charles, gospel Icon John P. Kee, Brandy, to the current groundbreakers like PJ Morton and Jon Bellion. T.A. tries not to trap himself in the box on genres but tries to use his love for all music to unlock the hearts and souls of listeners around the world. Join him on the journey of putting real music and lyrics in the atmosphere..

Just Angel produced the 4 song EP, JUST ANGEL PT.1 in 3 days in 2020,

She then produced a second 4-song EP, JUST ANGEL PT. 2 in 24 hours in 2021.

Just Angel has a birthday on December 24

Producer & Musician T.A. Rell helped birth into fruition the Just Angel EP releases with the 5 month hiatus between recordings

Just Angel was a member of the band: My Brothers & Sisters with Jamie Searle

More info at: https://linktr.ee/JustAngel_TigerLilyStar

Just Angel collaborated with Sisterbot aka Adee Dancey on the track “Approval.”

With Adee Dancy Just Angel has a band called Neo Emo Soul.

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12. Just Angel – “I.B.H.D.” (LIVE)
Originally from: Just Angel: Pt. 1 {EP] / T.A.P. OUT Music / December 24, 2020
    [Just Angel is a Kansas City based, singer, musician, songwriter, dancer. and creative artist. She recently contributed vocals to the recent Sisterbot record. More info at: /distrokid.com/hyperfollow/justangel/just-angel–pt-1: Just Angel: Pt. 2 is a followup to Just Angle Pt.1 – EP released on December 24, 2020 More info at: https://linktr.ee/JustAngel_TigerLilyStar%5D

[Just Angel and The Wades play Greenwood Social Hall, 1750 Belleview Ave., KCMO, on Friday, August 9 at 7:00pm. More information at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com]

11:52 – More Interview with Just Angel and T.A. Rell

We are talking with Just Angel who with her band, The Wades can be found rocking stages with her original songs from her recordings and eclectic takes on popular music. She released her debut EP, JUST ANGEL, PART 1 on December 24, 2020. She released her follow up EP, JUST ANGEL, PART 2 on December 25, 2021.

Joining us is Just Angel’s collaborator and friend T.A. Rell.

Just Angel and The Wades play Greenwood Social Hall, 1750 Belleview Ave., KCMO, on Friday, August 9 at 7:00pm. More information at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com

Just Angel and T.A. Rell Thank you for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

11:53

13. Sisterbot – “Approval (feat. Just Angel)”
    from: Truth House / Sisterbot / July 10, 2021
    [Sisterbot is a performing artist dedicated to breaking genre boundaries, creating cosmic musical and theatrical experiences. The 9-piece Sisterbot Band is a “punk pop chamber orchestra” complete with electric guitar, drums, piano, strings and horn. “Truth House (2021) is a concept album written over the span of three years, encapsulating a chapter of my life that I spent in a house alone, dealing with the aftermath of trauma and rebirth.”- Sisterbot (Adee Dancy). Written by Sisterbot. Produced by Jametatone and Sisterbot. Engineered, Mixed, Mastered by Jametatone, except “Approval” which was Produced, Engineered, & Mixed by Andrew Bonci Jr. at Magnolia Tree Studios, with AJ Bonci on guitar, Just Angel and Sisterbot on vocals. Cover Art by Mazzy Mann. Adee Rocket Dancy released the single “Hello Moon (feat. The Swallowtails)” on April 26, 2021. (This song is alon on the Sisterbot album.) Produced by Jametatone & Adee Rocket Dancy. Adee Rocket Dancy on piano & vocals & cello; Rachel Lovelace on bassoon; Mikala Petillo on guitar & background vocals, Mixing and Mastering by Jametatone, (J. Asley Miller). Adee Rocket Dancy writes, “This is a song about my life-long love for the moon, featuring The Swallowtails (Rachel Lovelace and Miki P). Adee chose the date April 26, 2021, as their release date, to honor the full moon called “The Pink Moon.” More info at: Sisterbot.bandcamp.com]

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

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