Wednesday MidDay Medley
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Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

WMM presents Enrique Chi of Making Movies + ALBER + Julia Othmer & James T. Lundie of The Forcefields + SHE SAID

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. Making Movies – “No Tengo Razon”
   from: Baúl de las Movies: Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2024 (En Vivo) / 3/2 Recordings / April 25, 2025]
   [Making Movies is a KC based 4-piece band and made up of: Enrique Chi on guitar and lead vocals; Diego Chi on bass & vocals; Juan-Carlos Chaurand on percussion & keyboards; and Duncan Burnett on drums. The band draws their influences from the origins of their families: Santiago, Panama, and KC Missouri, and Guadalajara, Mexico. // Captured during their 2024 magnetic set at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado, the EP offers a raw and electrifying glimpse into the band’s dynamic live energy and genre-blending spirit. / The 5-track collection includes a standout performance of “Nadie Sabe (rock’n’roll),” a powerful anthem that nods to the band’s rock roots while giving fans an early taste of their highly anticipated full-length album due out later this year. / Marking Making Movies’ first major U.S. festival appearance, the performance at Rocky Mountain Folks Festival was a milestone moment in the band’s journey—and one they’ll never forget. / “I love that we have a record of that wild and special day,” says Enrique Chi of Making Movies. “The mid-set downpour turned into a blessing—though we had to pause the show, when we returned, dancing in the rain was a pure expression of joy. We are grateful that those folks opened up their space and hearts to us, giving us the opportunity to road test some new songs and prepare for the next chapter for Making Movies.” / The Baúl de las Movies series is a nod to the band’s ongoing effort to open up their archives and share treasured recordings from the road. This latest installment captures the spontaneity and soul of a band known for merging Latin rhythms with psychedelic rock, folk storytelling, and political urgency. / Making Movies continues to carve a unique space in the music landscape, building bridges across cultures and generations. With this release, they invite listeners into the vibrant world they’ve created—live, unfiltered, and alive with possibility. // Last year Making Movies released Baúl De Las Movies (En Vivo En Folly Theater 2023) /=through 3/2 Recordings on September. 27, 2024, Produced by Ben Yonas, McKenzi Webster, Executive Producer Javier E. Carrizo, Production Assistant Nora Gibbons, Recording & Mixing Engineer Ben Yonas, Recording Engineer Paul Malinowski, Mastering Engineer, Dave Greenberg/Sonopod, Assistant Sound Engineers Josh Gomez, Ricky Menendez. Asdru Sierra on trumpet; Ryan Heinlein, Trevor Turla on trombone. // “Baúl De Las Movies: Folly Theater 2023” was also filmed. Directed by William J. Stribling. // Directors of Photography Adam Baron-Bloch, Alex Gallitano. // Camera Operators Cole Blaise, Nora Gibbons, Esai Saenz. // Production Designer Aisa Palomares. // Edited by Raymond Fraser. // Colorist Tam Le // DI Coordinator John Daniels-Riveros. // DI Services Provided by Sodalite Color // Stream “Baúl De Las Movies: Folly Theater 2023” – https://ffm.to/follyliveep.OYD. // Latin Grammy nominated band Making Movies released their special EP EN LA SALA containing 8 of the songs recorded LIVE, on January 12, 2024. // Before that they released their single “Medicina”. // Making Movies released XOPA through Cosmica Artists on June 17, 2022. XOPA and was recorded in Memphis, produced by Ben Yonas. More info at: http://www.makingmovies.world. Making Movies released the 5-song EP, EN VIVO (SIN APLAUSO) on February 4, 2022. Making Movies released the 6-track EP BORING BITS, on May 7, 2021. On February 5, the band released the 7-song, La Cuarentena EP which included a brand new version of the first Making Movies song, “La Marcha” and the lullaby “Could You?” (both mixed by Jim Eno of Spoon and tracked at Memphis Magnetic studio), and the love ballad “Una Vida.” The EP also includes covers of Talking Heads and Tears for Fears, plus bonus live acoustic tracks. The EP was available on BandCamp for only three days Feb. 5 through Feb. 7, 2021. // Making Movies released their single “Could You” on January 12, 2021. About “Could You” lead singer Enrique Javier Chi wrote, “I was thinking about what to share for “Could You?” and I just go back to the fact that Memphis is a profound place… it is a place where you can feel what America truly is and where it comes from. I think you see and feel the reality that so much of this nation was built from exploiting people. You can see that our pop culture is driven by the Black community and yet that community is still the most oppressed in the nation. Things are still so messed up. // Memphis is the place where Elvis started singing black music with a country twang and where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot. It’s a beautiful place, it’s a charming place, it feels at times downtrodden and it’s a place that reminds me of home (both KC and Panamá) in different ways. Our experiences going to Memphis gave us the context to create “Could You?” It was filmed originally for AMERI’KANA TV.” Making Movies released their critically acclaimed album ameri’kana through 3/2 Recordings on May 24, 2019. This was #1 on WMM’s 119 Best Recordings of 2019. Produced by Steve Berlin and Ben Yonas. The notes for this album read: “ameri’kana is a canary in a coal mine, the watchman at the tower. It is a desire to remember where we come from and assure that we better ourselves in every step along our journey. Every chapter is an example, a reason to not be silent and not accept corrupt leaders as something inevitable. ameri’kana is based on faith, faith that every person on this continent carries within themselves the ability to grow, to awaken their consciousness and merits of the same rights. We were accomplices to get ourselves to this point so we will have to be accomplices in the solutions.” Making Movies released their album I Am Another You, May 26, 2017. The quartet has toured with Arcade Fire, Thievery Corporation, Cold War Kids, Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Tennis, Sergio Mendoza of Calexico, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Hurray for the Riff Raff. Info at: https://makingmovies.world

3. Making Movies – “Tormenta”
   from: Baúl de las Movies: Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2024 (En Vivo) / 3/2 Recordings / April 25, 2025] [Making Movies is a KC based 4-piece band and made up of: Enrique Chi on guitar and lead vocals; Diego Chi on bass & vocals; Juan-Carlos Chaurand on percussion & keyboards; and Duncan Burnett on drums. The band draws their influences from the origins of their families: Santiago, Panama, and KC Missouri, and Guadalajara, Mexico. // Captured during their 2024 magnetic set at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado, the EP offers a raw and electrifying glimpse into the band’s dynamic live energy and genre-blending spirit. / The 5-track collection includes a standout performance of “Nadie Sabe (rock’n’roll),” a powerful anthem that nods to the band’s rock roots while giving fans an early taste of their highly anticipated full-length album due out later this year. / Marking Making Movies’ first major U.S. festival appearance, the performance at Rocky Mountain Folks Festival was a milestone moment in the band’s journey—and one they’ll never forget. / “I love that we have a record of that wild and special day,” says Enrique Chi of Making Movies. “The mid-set downpour turned into a blessing—though we had to pause the show, when we returned, dancing in the rain was a pure expression of joy. We are grateful that those folks opened up their space and hearts to us, giving us the opportunity to road test some new songs and prepare for the next chapter for Making Movies.” / The Baúl de las Movies series is a nod to the band’s ongoing effort to open up their archives and share treasured recordings from the road. This latest installment captures the spontaneity and soul of a band known for merging Latin rhythms with psychedelic rock, folk storytelling, and political urgency.]

[Making Movies play The Warehouse On Broadway, 3951 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm with Mireya Ramos, Trevor Turla & DJ Ness. ]

[Making Movies play ArtsConnect 909 N Kansas Ave, Topeka KS., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00pm.]

10:10 – Interview with Enrique Chi

Enrique Chi is a songwriter, musician, filmmaker, activist, founder and lead singer of the Latin Grammy nominated, international known band, Making Movies who merge Latin rhythms with psychedelic rock, folk storytelling, and political urgency. Making Movies have just released their new live EP, Baúl de las Movies: Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2024 (En Vivo) on April 25. The recording was captured during their 2024 set at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado. The 5-track collection gives fans an early taste of their anticipated full-length album due later this year. Described by NPR as “Perhaps one of the most unique groups around today, Making Movies is sensual, smoky, and seductive,” the band’s accomplishments include collaborations with legendary artists such as Rubén Blades, performances at major international festivals, and tours with notable acts such as Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Las Cafeteras, and Flor De Toloache. Making Movies play The Warehouse On Broadway, 3951 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm with Mireya Ramos, Trevor Turla & DJ Ness who come together for a special night of music and community, celebrating the release of “A Little Family Drama”—a Making Movies film set to debut on Tubi for digital streaming on May 1st. AND, Making Movies play ArtsConnect 909 N Kansas Ave, Topeka KS., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00pm. More info at: http://www.makingmovies.world

Enrique Chi thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Making Movies have just released a new live EP titled Baúl de las Movies: Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2024 (En Vivo) on April 25. Captured during their 2024 magnetic set at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado, the EP offers a raw and electrifying glimpse into the band’s dynamic live energy and genre-blending spirit.

The 5-track collection includes a standout performance of “Nadie Sabe (rock’n’roll),” a powerful anthem that nods to the band’s rock roots while giving fans an early taste of their highly anticipated full-length album due out later this year.

Marking Making Movies’ first major U.S. festival appearance, the performance at Rocky Mountain Folks Festival was a milestone moment in the band’s journey.

“I love that we have a record of that wild and special day,” says Enrique Chi of Making Movies. “The mid-set downpour turned into a blessing—though we had to pause the show, when we returned, dancing in the rain was a pure expression of joy. We are grateful that those folks opened up their space and hearts to us, giving us the opportunity to road test some new songs and prepare for the next chapter for Making Movies.”

The Baúl de las Movies series is a nod to the band’s ongoing effort to open up their archives and share treasured recordings from the road. This latest installment captures the spontaneity and soul of a band known for merging Latin rhythms with psychedelic rock, folk storytelling, and political urgency.

Making Movies continues to carve a unique space in the music landscape, building bridges across cultures and generations. With this release, they invite listeners into the vibrant world they’ve created—live, unfiltered, and alive with possibility.

This new Live EP is part of a series of LIVE recordings from Making Movies including last year’s, Baúl De Las Movies (En Vivo En Folly Theater 2023) released Sept. 27, 2024 About that live release Enrique Chi wrote: “The walls of The Folly are special, it is one of the best sounding stages we’ve ever played on so it seemed like a no brainer to record our 2023 concert there. The concert featured an incredible horn section led by Asdru Sierra from Ozomatli, alongside Trevor Turla and Ryan Heinlein. Mireya Ramos was also able to join us and help us make the night truly magical. That place has history for the city and the Chaurand family so we are excited to share this moment with you.”

Making Movies play The Warehouse On Broadway, 3951 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm with Mireya Ramos, Trevor Turla & DJ Ness.

Making Movies, Mireya Ramos, Trevor Turla, and DJ Ne$$ come together for a special night of music and community, celebrating the release of A Little Family Drama — a film set to debut on Tubi for digital streaming on May 1st. Scored by Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) and Enrique Chi (Making Movies), the film features guest appearances from Mireya Ramos and an extended musical family. To mark the occasion, we’re throwing a concert that not only celebrates the film’s release but also the premiere of La Marea, a single featured in the movie.

Warehouse on Broadway is Kansas City’s newest 650 capacity music venue featuring Super Awesome Events & Food, 7 days a week. Located in the Westport neighborhood one of Kansas City’s premiere bar districts. The restaurant is open weeknights, 5p-1a. Entrance to the venue is located on the north side of the building, and is ADA accessible. Address: Warehouse On Broadway, 3951 Broadway, Kansas City, MO

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Making Movies play ArtsConnect 909 N Kansas Ave, Topeka KS., Sat, May 3, at 8:00pm.

Latin Grammy-nominated band Making Movies performing for the first time in Topeka at 8:00 pm on May 3, 2025 at ArtsConnect 909 N Kansas Ave, Topeka KS 66608 in the heart of the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District.

Making Movies is an internationally acclaimed band based in KC. Their sound is rooted in the rich traditions of Panamá – a crisol de razas – offering listeners an experience that transcends genre as it embodies the extraordinary and the familiar simultaneously.

ArtsConnect is hosting this performance as an opportunity to raise funds for programs that benefit artists in Topeka and to shine a light on the role that music can play in preserving, honoring and uplifting all of our stories.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 7:30p. We have done our best to make this unique experience affordable. If you are able to make an additional contribution to support the work of ArtsConnect, it would be greatly appreciated.

ABOUT THE BAND – Founded by Enrique Chi, a songwriter, musician, filmmaker, and activist, the Latin Grammy-nominated band Making Movies serves as the primary platform for Chi’s creative mission.

Described by NPR as “Perhaps one of the most unique groups around today, Making Movies is sensual, smoky, and seductive,” the band’s accomplishments include collaborations with legendary artists such as Rubén Blades, performances at major international festivals, and tours with notable acts such as Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Hurray For the Riff Raff, Las Cafeteras, and Flor De Toloache.

Chi is also producing AMERI’KANA TV, a National Endowment for the Arts-funded documentary series that explores the history of American music, continuing their mission to inspire and educate. Their next studio album is set to be released in 2025. – The band is committed to representing their mixed identity of Black and Latino culture and has been a vocal influence in the national health conversation around music as medicine. For more and other community impact projects, see the group’s nonprofit Art As Mentorship

The Kansas City based 4-piece band was nominated for a 2019 Latin Grammy for their collaboration with Ruben Blades from their album, ameri’kana.

Enrique & Making Movies created the music education non-profit, Art As Mentorship and MAKEWAVES campaign to create The LAB, a recording studio to give young artists access to resources they wouldn’t have otherwise. Art as Mentorship founder, Enrique explains “as we’ve grown we now support a small staff of working artists who are helping us impact so many more young people. Giving youth access to a world class music lab will expand and deepen our impact in ways I couldn’t have imagined a few years back!”

Art as Mentorship, is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, created by Making Movies that has achieved their mission to empower young people, through music, to write their own success story by unveiling programs like: Rebel Song Academy LIVE!: (RSA Live) A weekly virtual program spearheaded by Making Movies frontman and Art as Mentorship founder, Enrique Chi. The band brought in professional mentors, including: Steve Berlin of Los Lobos, Andy Vargas of Santana, GRAMMY winners Black Pumas and local heros, Kevin Morby to work directly with young artists of all backgrounds.

Enrique Chi thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Making Movies play The Warehouse On Broadway, 3951 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm with Mireya Ramos, Trevor Turla & DJ Ness.

Making Movies play ArtsConnect 909 N Kansas Ave, Topeka KS., Sat., May 3, 2025 at 8:00pm.

10:27

4. Making Movies – “Delilah”
   from: Baúl de las Movies: Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2024 (En Vivo) / 3/2 Recordings / April 25, 2025] [Making Movies is a KC based 4-piece band and made up of: Enrique Chi on guitar and lead vocals; Diego Chi on bass & vocals; Juan-Carlos Chaurand on percussion & keyboards; and Duncan Burnett on drums. The band draws their influences from the origins of their families: Santiago, Panama, and KC Missouri, and Guadalajara, Mexico. // Captured during their 2024 magnetic set at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado, the EP offers a raw and electrifying glimpse into the band’s dynamic live energy and genre-blending spirit. / The 5-track collection includes a standout performance of “Nadie Sabe (rock’n’roll),” a powerful anthem that nods to the band’s rock roots while giving fans an early taste of their highly anticipated full-length album due out later this year. / Marking Making Movies’ first major U.S. festival appearance, the performance at Rocky Mountain Folks Festival was a milestone moment in the band’s journey—and one they’ll never forget. / “I love that we have a record of that wild and special day,” says Enrique Chi of Making Movies. “The mid-set downpour turned into a blessing—though we had to pause the show, when we returned, dancing in the rain was a pure expression of joy. We are grateful that those folks opened up their space and hearts to us, giving us the opportunity to road test some new songs and prepare for the next chapter for Making Movies.” / The Baúl de las Movies series is a nod to the band’s ongoing effort to open up their archives and share treasured recordings from the road. This latest installment captures the spontaneity and soul of a band known for merging Latin rhythms with psychedelic rock, folk storytelling, and political urgency.]

[Making Movies play The Warehouse On Broadway, 3951 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm with Mireya Ramos, Trevor Turla & DJ Ness. ]

[Making Movies play ArtsConnect 909 N Kansas Ave, Topeka KS., Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 8:00pm.]

10:33 – Underwriting

5. ALBER – “Caldo”
   from: Lento / Locale Records / April 12, 2024
   [Alberto Racanati is a genre-bending musician originally from Bari, Italy, now established in Kansas City. His musical journey started at age 11 when he learned to play his first notes on the trumpet. At age 14 Alberto enrolled in the Bari Conservatory to pursue his performance degree in the academy, while living a parallel musical existence in the rich musical underground in Southern Italy, playing drums and trumpet in a plethora of bands across all genres. His musical studies then took him to the National Music Academy in Gdansk, Poland, where he lived from 2011 to 2014, discovering the multicultural nature of the arts. In 2014 Alberto moved to the United States to work as a Graduate Assistant at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. In 2016 Alberto continued on to Kansas City to pursue a Doctoral Degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he became enamored with the local music scene. 2018 saw the start of Alberto’s journey with electronic music, writing material for trumpet and electronics. This is where the project Alber starts, especially using social media as an interactive, open sketchbook for his sonic excursions. Alberto’s first self-titled album was released in 2020, followed by significant live performing presence in 2021 in Kansas and Missouri. His second album Journey, was then released in 2021. At the same time, Alberto ramped up his touring of the Midwest region and collaboration with a variety of other artists. Most recently in 2023 Alberto was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant for his multimedia installation “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, debuting in 2024. Additionally he became one of the Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Residents, a program that features some of the most brilliant up and coming artists in the Kansas City region. Still in 2023, Alberto toured the East Coast of the US and his native Italy, in a much welcome reconnection with his musical roots. Currently, Alberto is about to release his third full length album Lento and finalizing his upcoming 2024 tours to the East Coast and Southern Italy.]

[ALBER plays The Electric Park Takeover on Thursday May 1, at 7:00 playing solo at J. Rieger & Co. 2700 Guinotte Ave, KCMO presented by Manor Records with Manor Rolling Record Store.]

[ALBER plays with Sass.a.brass band at The Kansas City Museum on Saturday, May 3 for their annual Derby Day Fundraiser.]

[ALBER plays Charlotte Street Foundation, 3333 Wyoming St, KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm where ALBER premieres, IN ABSENTIA CONCERT—A GEOMETRICA POP Y RUCAS PROGRAM. In collaboration with the UMKC Music Conservatory’s Sight x Sounds Series. Info at: http://www.charlottestreet.org]

[ALBER conducts a sound installation at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, KCMO, on Thursday, May 15. More info at: http://www.nelson-atkins.org]

[ALBER is curating a modern Jazz event at In The Lowest Ferns 1105 Hickory Street, KCMO West Bottoms On Thursday, May 22, 2025 More info at: http://www.inthelowestferns.com]

10:38 – Interview with Albert Racanati

Albert Racanati who records as ALBER, a genre-bending musician originally from Bari, Italy, now established in Kansas City. He learned to play his first notes on the trumpet at age 11. At 14 Alberto enrolled in the Bari Conservatory to pursue his performance degree in the academy, while living a parallel musical existence in the rich musical underground in Southern Italy, playing drums & trumpet in multiple bands. In 2011 his studies took him to the National Music Academy in Gdansk, Poland. In 2014 Alberto moved to the United States to work as a Graduate Assistant at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. In 2016 Alberto moved to Kansas City to pursue a Doctoral Degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he became enamored with the local music scene. Alberto’s first self-titled album was released in 2020, followed by significant live performing presence in 2021 in Kansas and Missouri. His second album Journey, was released in 2021. In 2023 Alberto was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant for his multimedia installation “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, debuting in 2024. He also became a Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Resident. In 2024 Albert released his third full length album Lento and toured the East Coast and Southern Italy.

ALBER plays The Electric Park Takeover on Thursday May 1, at 7:00 playing solo at J. Rieger & Co. 2700 Guinotte Ave, KCMO presented by Manor Records with Manor Rolling Record Store.

ALBER plays with Sass.a.brass band at The Kansas City Museum on Saturday, May 3 for their annual Derby Day Fundraiser.

Alber plays Charlotte Street Foundation, 3333 Wyoming St, KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, at 7:00 pm where ALBER premieres, IN ABSENTIA CONCERT—A GEOMETRICA POP Y RUCAS PROGRAM. In collaboration with the UMKC Music Conservatory’s Sight x Sounds Series, the In Absentia Concert is a subtitled night of performance based on an original composition from Charlotte Street Studio Resident, Alberto Racanati. In dialogue with the exhibition Geometrica, Pop y Rucas, curated by Yashi Davalos, Racanati activates the three phases of works to create non-linear migratory patterns in the gallery activated by the musicians in pantomime with their luggage. Conservatory performers include Kyoungseon Lim (flute), Maddy Smith (mezzo voice), Wan Loo Soo (viola), Carlos Pacheco (bassoon). More info at http://www.charlottestreet.org

ALBER conducts a sound installation at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, KCMO, on Thursday, May 15. More info at: http://www.nelson-atkins.org

ALBER is curating a modern Jazz event at In The Lowest Ferns 1105 Hickory Street, KCMO West Bottoms On Thursday, May 22, 2025 More info at: http://www.inthelowestferns.com

Albert Racanati thanks for being with us again on WMM.

Alber is originally from Bari, Italy in Southern Italy on the coast of the Adriatic Sea

In 2014 Alberto moved to the United States to work as a Graduate Assistant at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.

In 2016 Alberto continued on to KC to pursue a Doctoral Degree at the University of Missouri-KC, where he became enamored with the local music scene. 2018 saw the start of Alberto’s journey with electronic music, writing material for trumpet and electronics.

DISCOGRAPHY
INTO THE WOODS – 2022
JOURNEY – 2021
ALBER – 2020

This is where the project Alber starts, especially using social media as an interactive, open sketchbook for his sonic excursions. Alberto’s first self-titled album was released in 2020, followed by significant live performing presence in 2021 in Kansas and Missouri.

His second album Journey, was then released in 2021. At the same time, Alberto ramped up his touring of the Midwest region and collaboration with a variety of other artists.

In 2023 Alberto was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant for his multimedia installation “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, debuting in 2024. Additionally he became one of the Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Residents, a program that features some of the most brilliant up and coming artists in the KC region.

ALBER presented his multimedia installation “Born at Sea” on May 23, 2024 at Charlotte Street Foundation, 3333 Wyoming, KCMO. “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, Bari Italy.

In April 2024 Alber released his third full length album Lento and finalizing his upcoming 2024 tours to the East Coast and Southern Italy.

Recently in a show at The Ship, Alber unveiled his new band made up of Alyssa Murray on keyboards, Adam Schlosman on guitar, Fritz Hutchison on percussion, Jaylen Ward on drums, Aryana Nemati on sax

10:45

6. ALBER – “Poolside (feat, Alex Mallett”
   from: Lento / Locale Records / April 12, 2024
   [Alberto Racanati is a genre-bending musician originally from Bari, Italy, now established in Kansas City. His musical journey started at age 11 when he learned to play his first notes on the trumpet. At age 14 Alberto enrolled in the Bari Conservatory to pursue his performance degree in the academy, while living a parallel musical existence in the rich musical underground in Southern Italy, playing drums and trumpet in a plethora of bands across all genres. His musical studies then took him to the National Music Academy in Gdansk, Poland, where he lived from 2011 to 2014, discovering the multicultural nature of the arts. In 2014 Alberto moved to the United States to work as a Graduate Assistant at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. In 2016 Alberto continued on to Kansas City to pursue a Doctoral Degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he became enamored with the local music scene. 2018 saw the start of Alberto’s journey with electronic music, writing material for trumpet and electronics. This is where the project Alber starts, especially using social media as an interactive, open sketchbook for his sonic excursions. Alberto’s first self-titled album was released in 2020, followed by significant live performing presence in 2021 in Kansas and Missouri. His second album Journey, was then released in 2021. At the same time, Alberto ramped up his touring of the Midwest region and collaboration with a variety of other artists. Most recently in 2023 Alberto was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant for his multimedia installation “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, debuting in 2024. Additionally he became one of the Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Residents, a program that features some of the most brilliant up and coming artists in the Kansas City region. Still in 2023, Alberto toured the East Coast of the US and his native Italy, in a much welcome reconnection with his musical roots. Currently, Alberto is about to release his third full length album Lento and finalizing his upcoming 2024 tours to the East Coast and Southern Italy.]

[ALBER plays The Electric Park Takeover on Thursday May 1, at 7:00 playing solo at J. Rieger & Co. 2700 Guinotte Ave, KCMO presented by Manor Records with Manor Rolling Record Store.]

[ALBER plays with Sass.a.brass band at The Kansas City Museum on Saturday, May 3 for their annual Derby Day Fundraiser.]

[ALBER plays Charlotte Street Foundation, 3333 Wyoming St, KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm where ALBER premieres, IN ABSENTIA CONCERT—A GEOMETRICA POP Y RUCAS PROGRAM. In collaboration with the UMKC Music Conservatory’s Sight x Sounds Series. Info at: http://www.charlottestreet.org]

[ALBER conducts a sound installation at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, KCMO, on Thursday, May 15. More info at: http://www.nelson-atkins.org]

[ALBER is curating a modern Jazz event at In The Lowest Ferns 1105 Hickory Street, KCMO West Bottoms On Thursday, May 22, 2025 More info at: http://www.inthelowestferns.com]

10:48 – Interview with Albert Racanati

Albert Racanati who records as ALBER is a genre-bending musician originally from Bari, Italy, now established in Kansas City. In 2016 Alberto moved to Kansas City to pursue a Doctoral Degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he became enamored with the local music scene. Alberto’s first self-titled album was released in 2020, followed by significant live performing presence in 2021 in Kansas and Missouri. His second album Journey, was released in 2021. In 2023 Alberto was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant for his multimedia installation “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, debuting in 2024. He also became a Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Resident. Currently, Alber released his third full length album Lento in April of 2024.

Albert Racanati thanks for being with us again on WMM.

In 2023 Alberto was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant for his multimedia installation “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, debuting in 2024. He also became a Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Resident.

Alber plays Charlotte Street Foundation, 3333 Wyoming St, KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, at 7:00 pm where ALBER premieres, IN ABSENTIA CONCERT—A GEOMETRICA POP Y RUCAS PROGRAM. In collaboration with the UMKC Music Conservatory’s Sight x Sounds Series, the In Absentia Concert is a subtitled night of performance based on an original composition from Charlotte Street Studio Resident, Alberto Racanati. In dialogue with the exhibition Geometrica, Pop y Rucas, curated by Yashi Davalos, Racanati activates the three phases of works to create non-linear migratory patterns in the gallery activated by the musicians in pantomime with their luggage. Conservatory performers include Kyoungseon Lim (flute), Maddy Smith (mezzo voice), Wan Loo Soo (viola), Carlos Pacheco (bassoon). More info at http://www.charlottestreet.org

ALBER writes: “I don’t always get to use my formal training to reflect my own experiences, so I just started writing. A few months later, my score In Absentia for mezzo-soprano, flute, bassoon, and viola, was completed.”

“The piece will be performed at the @charlottestreetfoundation Art Gallery by @umkccons students on May 10th, 7pm. Free. The performance will feature theatrics and will be site-specific to the gallery where the art from the exhibit will be shown. I will be there to give a talk as well.”

“My multi-talented friend @agrekulture made a visual score for the piece as well, which will be published on the Timbre Arts Writing Incubator.”

I love where music is taking me. I love the people I get to do it with. I hope to see you there!

Albert Racanati thanks for being with us again on WMM.

ALBER plays The Electric Park Takeover on Thursday May 1, at 7:00 playing solo at J. Rieger & Co. 2700 Guinotte Ave, KCMO presented by Manor Records with Manor Rolling Record Store.

ALBER plays with Sass.a.brass band at The Kansas City Museum on Saturday, May 3 for their annual Derby Day Fundraiser.

ALBER plays Charlotte Street Foundation, 3333 Wyoming St, KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm where ALBER premieres, IN ABSENTIA CONCERT—A GEOMETRICA POP Y RUCAS PROGRAM. In collaboration with the UMKC Music Conservatory’s Sight x Sounds Series. Info at: http://www.charlottestreet.org

ALBER conducts a sound installation at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, KCMO, on Thursday, May 15. More info at: http://www.nelson-atkins.org

ALBER is curating a modern Jazz event at In The Lowest Ferns 1105 Hickory Street, KCMO West Bottoms On Thursday, May 22, 2025 Info at: http://www.inthelowestferns.com

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

10:56:30

7. ALBER – “Ritmo”
   from: Lento / Locale Records / April 12, 2024
   [Alberto Racanati is a genre-bending musician originally from Bari, Italy, now established in Kansas City. His musical journey started at age 11 when he learned to play his first notes on the trumpet. At age 14 Alberto enrolled in the Bari Conservatory to pursue his performance degree in the academy, while living a parallel musical existence in the rich musical underground in Southern Italy, playing drums and trumpet in a plethora of bands across all genres. His musical studies then took him to the National Music Academy in Gdansk, Poland, where he lived from 2011 to 2014, discovering the multicultural nature of the arts. In 2014 Alberto moved to the United States to work as a Graduate Assistant at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. In 2016 Alberto continued on to Kansas City to pursue a Doctoral Degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he became enamored with the local music scene. 2018 saw the start of Alberto’s journey with electronic music, writing material for trumpet and electronics. This is where the project Alber starts, especially using social media as an interactive, open sketchbook for his sonic excursions. Alberto’s first self-titled album was released in 2020, followed by significant live performing presence in 2021 in Kansas and Missouri. His second album Journey, was then released in 2021. At the same time, Alberto ramped up his touring of the Midwest region and collaboration with a variety of other artists. Most recently in 2023 Alberto was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant for his multimedia installation “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, debuting in 2024. Additionally he became one of the Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Residents, a program that features some of the most brilliant up and coming artists in the Kansas City region. Still in 2023, Alberto toured the East Coast of the US and his native Italy, in a much welcome reconnection with his musical roots. Currently, Alberto is about to release his third full length album Lento and finalizing his upcoming 2024 tours to the East Coast and Southern Italy.]

[ALBER plays The Electric Park Takeover on Thursday May 1, at 7:00 playing solo at J. Rieger & Co. 2700 Guinotte Ave, KCMO presented by Manor Records with Manor Rolling Record Store.]

[ALBER plays with Sass.a.brass band at The Kansas City Museum on Saturday, May 3 for their annual Derby Day Fundraiser.]

[ALBER plays Charlotte Street Foundation, 3333 Wyoming St, KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm where ALBER premieres, IN ABSENTIA CONCERT—A GEOMETRICA POP Y RUCAS PROGRAM. In collaboration with the UMKC Music Conservatory’s Sight x Sounds Series. Info at: http://www.charlottestreet.org]

[ALBER conducts a sound installation at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, KCMO, on Thursday, May 15. More info at: http://www.nelson-atkins.org]

[ALBER is curating a modern Jazz event at In The Lowest Ferns 1105 Hickory Street, KCMO West Bottoms On Thursday, May 22, 2025 More info at: http://www.inthelowestferns.com]

11:00 – Station ID

8. The Forcefields – “Slip Away”
   from: “Slip Away” – Single / Frickin’ Awesome Records / April 4, 2024
   [THE FORCEFIELDS are a new cosmosonic collaboration between Julia Othmer and James T Lundie AKA Aayama & Max Forcefield. Written by Julia Othmer and James T Lundie. Performed by the Forcefields featuring Julia Othmer. A distillation of Julia Othmer’s single “Purple and Gray” @JuliaOthmer. Recorded at Frickin Awesome Records in Los Angeles, CA. Produced, Mixed and Mastered by James T Lundie. The Forcefields first Premiered their music with the presentation TRANSMISSION for Charlotte Street Foundation’s series, In(SITE), last year.]

[The Forcefields play Greenwood Social Hall 1750 Belleview Ave, Second Floor, KCMO on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 7:00pm. More info at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com]

11:03 – Interview with Julia Othmer & James Lundie

Julia Othmer & James T Lundie join us to share new music from their project The Forcefields. Julia Othmer grew up in Kansas City and studied at Columbia University in New York City. She played many local KC clubs including Jardine’s and Bar Natasha. Julia moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her 1st album, OASIS MOTEL. When Julia started planning to record her second album she traveled all the way to England to work with producer James Lundie. On a dark night in North London, singer-songwriter Julia Othmer landed on the front steps of producer-composer James T Lundie. She had been introduced to his music production and fell so deeply in love with his sonic architecture, she transported herself across the proverbial pond from LA to the UK, and refused to leave until he listened to her songs. This began a deeply creative and inspired partnership both in music and in life. Together they have released (under Julia’s name) studio recordings, live recordings, short films to accompany their work, a multi-media performance experience, and multiple social and environmental justice initiatives. James T. Lundie married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record. The album “Sound,” was released on April 12, 2019. Leading up to the 2020 presidential election Julia & James released Seeds (Vol. 1) in 2020, and SEEDS (V0l. 2) in 2022. In the midst of these releases Julia and James relocated to Kansas City. Last year in April of 2024 Julia and James unveiled their newest creation, THE FORCEFIELDS featuring, reimagined vintage synthesizers, video projections, one of a kind instruments.

The Forcefields will be debuting lots of new music at their upcoming shows at Greenwood Social Hall 1750 Belleview Ave, Second Floor, KCMO on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 7:00pm. More info at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com

Julia Othmer & James Lundie, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Julia Othmer grew up in Kansas City. Julia Othmer, is a graduate of Park Hill High School and studied at Columbia University in New York City. The child of European refugees, she draws from a broad and richly cultured palette of experience to create her intensely human yet otherworldly songs. Her piano-driven performances are a mesmerizing and superconscious fusion of raw power, vocal artistry and joy.

Julia Othmer’s piano-driven performances are a mesmerizing and superconscious fusion of raw power, vocal artistry and joy. Julia moved to LA in 2006 to record her 1st album, OASIS MOTEL. Julia Othmer released “Sound,” on April 12, 2019, produced with James Lundie. Julia Othmer & James T. Lunde released Seeds (Vol. 1) on November 13, 2020. “Seeds” was Julia Othmer’s 3rd full length album and contained 10 live songs selected from her 30-day Songs of September Project, where Julia performed a different live cover of her favorite songs and broadcast the performance throughout the streaming social media platforms to inspire people to register and vote on November 3. From those songs Julia’s fans democratically selected their favorite tracks to be released together on “Seeds.” In March 20, 2022 Julia Othmer released SEEDS VOLUME 2, her 4th album, and second of live recordings from her 30-day “Songs of September Project”, where Julia covered songs of protest & hope, to inspire people to vote in 2020.

In 2021 Julia and James relocated to KC, and they recently unveiled their newest creation, a new expanding sonic & visual aesthetic called THE FORCEFIELDS. Their sound is evolving into what is described as Annie Lennox hosting a full moon party with The Beach Boys and Portishead gathered round the fire. Their studio recordings feature James’ unique sonic tools, reimagined vintage synthesizers, audio editing and distilling the essence of two of Julia’s previous songs, BRIDGE is a rhythmic, multi-layered and richly textured exploration of letting go and positive self realization.

Julia writes: Our first two singles: “Slip Away” and “Frickin Awesome Part Two” were kind of an EP called Bridge. Those songs were a Sonic Bridge between the work we had done under my name and what is now being created through the FORCEFIELDS.

Julia writes: We are releasing songs as singles (these both are planned to be released this summer) until we have built a body of work that would live out in the world as an album. That album will be a comprehensive listening experience – more like a soundtrack of time. Now we are in newly charting territory

11:11

9. The Forcefields – “Lion Tamer”
   from: “Lion Tamer” – Single / Frickin’ Awesome Records / T.B.A 2025
   [A cosmosonic collaboration between Julia Othmer and James T Lundie AKA Aayama & Max Forcefield. The Forcefields first debut their music with the presentation TRANSMISSION for Charlotte Street Foundation’s series, In(SITE), highlighting local, regional, and national acts at pivotal points in their practices. In a multidisciplinary collaboration with artists Simon Huntley, Sarah Hearn, and Mikal Shapiro, Transmission is an exploration of cosmic vibrations and soundscapes in a stunning one-night-only production.]

[The Forcefields play Greenwood Social Hall 1750 Belleview Ave, Second Floor, KCMO on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 7:00pm. More info at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com]

10. The Forcefields – “River”
    from: “River” – Single / Frickin’ Awesome Records / T.B.A 2025
    [THE FORCEFIELDS are a new cosmosonic collaboration between Julia Othmer and James T Lundie AKA Aayama & Max Forcefield. The Forcefields first debut their music with the presentation TRANSMISSION for Charlotte Street Foundation’s series, In(SITE), highlighting local, regional, and national acts at pivotal points in their practices. In a multidisciplinary collaboration with artists Simon Huntley, Sarah Hearn, and Mikal Shapiro, Transmission is an exploration of cosmic vibrations and soundscapes in a stunning one-night-only production.]

[The Forcefields play Greenwood Social Hall 1750 Belleview Ave, Second Floor, KCMO on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 7:00pm. More info at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com]

11:29 – Underwriting

11. She Said – “Wish You Well”
    from: “These Are The Days”- Single / She Said / May 6, 2025
    [Jennie Ferguson on vocals & guitar, Scott Mize on guitar, Doug Hitchcock on drums, and Matt Kesler, on bass. Matt Kesler and Scott Mize used to be in a band called Sylvan Grove. Lyrics by Jennie Ferguson, music by Jennie Ferguson and She Said. Produced by She Said. Recorded and Engineered by Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound in Shawnee, Kansas. Mixing by Paul Malinowski and She Said. Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. Jennie Ferguson and Scott Mize used to play in a band called Shotgun Solution. This was after the time of Jennie’s all-girl psych/pop band PMS. Doug Hitchcock has played with Matt Kesler in the Midtown Jazz Quartet. Doug has played with Freedie Johston, and the band Near Death Experience. Matt Kesler also plays in the famous bands The Pedajets and The Doo Dads.]

[She Said play a special “What!” 12″ LP vinyl record release show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, at 6:00pm.]

11:34 – Interview w/ Jennie Ferguson, Scott Mize, Matt Kesler of She Said

She Said is a Kansas City super group – made up of veteran musicians Jennie Ferguson (PMS, Shotgun Solution), Scott Mize (Sylvan Grove, Pedaljets), Matt Kesler (Pedaljets, St. George & The Dragons), and Doug Hitchcock (Freedie Johnston, Hari Kari Trio of Doom), She Said delivers original Midwest rock with decades of experience and loads of soul.

She Said, will play a special “What!” 12″ LP vinyl record release show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, at 6:00pm. More information at: http://www.shesaid3.bandcamp.com

Jennie Ferguson, Scott Mize, and Matt Kesler, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

TIGHT HARMONIES | DRIVING BEATS | CRUNCHY GUITARS | COUNTRY FEELINGS

A time warp of styles and substance, this supergroup of veteran musicians takes what it wants from the Rock-n-Roll canon and spits out a riotous sound. With nods to The Pretenders, Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks, Nancy Sinatra and a cosmic microdose of The B-52s, She Said confidently walks their talk into a new era of Midwestern power pop.

“They want to make the world a better place and their music is the perfect medicine for the times we are living through.”
-Mark Manning – MidDay Music Medley 90.1FM KKFI Kansas City Community Radio

She Said – Clad in classic western filigree and vintage Telecasters, She Said delivers the kind of punchy midcoast Rock and Roll that satisfies both the meat-and-potato music lover and the Americana cool kid. Each band member brings a unique flavor to the table with collective musical experiences steeped in punk, funk, jazz, country, and folk alongside off-beat sonic ventures. Less of a fusion and more of a collection of tastes, their range of influences lends itself to an infectious mixtape full of their own original tunes.

For the past 7 years, She Said bandmates have aligned creative paths to discover their own stylistic territory, as evident in their upcoming full-length album “She Said What!” Eschewing midwest nice for emotional grit, Ferguson does not pull punches with her driving guitar and honest lyrical delivery layered on a platter of Kesler’s vocal harmonies and pop punk basslines. Mize expertly lands the rock, blues and country licks while Hitchcock shakes up the backbone with classic beats that could land themselves in any decade.

11:42

12. She Said – “No Lines”
    from: “These Are The Days”- Single / She Said / May 6, 2025
    [Jennie Ferguson on vocals & guitar, Scott Mize on guitar, Doug Hitchcock on drums, and Matt Kesler, on bass. Matt Kesler and Scott Mize used to be in a band called Sylvan Grove. Lyrics by Jennie Ferguson, music by Jennie Ferguson and She Said. Produced by She Said. Recorded and Engineered by Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound in Shawnee, Kansas. Mixing by Paul Malinowski and She Said. Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. Jennie Ferguson and Scott Mize used to play in a band called Shotgun Solution. This was after the time of Jennie’s all-girl psych/pop band PMS. Doug Hitchcock has played with Matt Kesler in the Midtown Jazz Quartet. Doug has played with Freedie Johston, and the band Near Death Experience. Matt Kesler also plays in the famous bands The Pedajets and The Doo Dads.]

[She Said play a special “What!” 12″ LP vinyl record release show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, at 6:00pm.]

11:45 – Interview w/ Jennie Ferguson, Scott Mize, Matt Kesler of She Said

She Said is a Kansas City super group – made up of veteran musicians Jennie Ferguson (PMS, Shotgun Solution), Scott Mize (Sylvan Grove, Pedaljets), Matt Kesler (Pedaljets, St. George & The Dragons), and Doug Hitchcock (Freedie Johnston, Hari Kari Trio of Doom), She Said delivers original Midwest rock with decades of experience and loads of soul.

She Said, will play a special “What!” 12″ LP vinyl record release show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, at 6:00pm. More information at: http://www.shesaid3.bandcamp.com

Jennie Ferguson, Scott Mize, Matt Kesler, and Doug Hitchcock thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

She Said has loads of chemistry and it’s no wonder – mapping their longtime musical friendships and forays would take a series of Venn diagrams: From front woman Jennie Ferguson’s psych-pop girl band background with PMS and her days with guitarist Scott Mize in Shotgun Solution, to Mize’s jangly guitar project Sylvan Grove with bassist Matt Kesler into their legendary alt-punk band The Pedaljets. Drummer Doug Hitchcock plays with Kesler in the MidTown Jazz Quartet. He also has a rich musical history of his own. Hitchcock has played with Near Death Experience, They Might Be Giants labelmate Freedie Johnston, The Drummer’s Collective NYC, and the Hari Karaoke Trio of Doom known for filling the Knitting Factory in New York City with their dubbed out echoplex experiments.

As a Kansas City supergroup, She Said masterfully holds their own in a midsize club or opening up for a national touring act. Their loyal fanbase brings the party wherever they play and with their new album in hand, they are ready to showcase how a band can wield both spirit and craft, in rooms across the Show-Me State and beyond. There’s nothing more entertaining than watching seasoned pros get their rock off. Yeah, that’s what she said.

“How else would you have it / You’ve been given everything /
So you wouldn’t be / Unraveling .”
From the song “Unraveling” She Said What! (2025)

Jennie Ferguson, Scott Mize, and Matt Kesler, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

11:55

13. She Said – “Time”
    from: “These Are The Days”- Single / She Said / May 6, 2025
    [Jennie Ferguson on vocals & guitar, Scott Mize on guitar, Doug Hitchcock on drums, and Matt Kesler, on bass. Matt Kesler and Scott Mize used to be in a band called Sylvan Grove. Lyrics by Jennie Ferguson, music by Jennie Ferguson and She Said. Produced by She Said. Recorded and Engineered by Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound in Shawnee, Kansas. Mixing by Paul Malinowski and She Said. Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. Jennie Ferguson and Scott Mize used to play in a band called Shotgun Solution. This was after the time of Jennie’s all-girl psych/pop band PMS. Doug Hitchcock has played with Matt Kesler in the Midtown Jazz Quartet. Doug has played with Freedie Johston, and the band Near Death Experience. Matt Kesler also plays in the famous bands The Pedajets and The Doo Dads.]

[She Said play a special “What!” 12″ LP vinyl record release show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO, on Saturday, May 10, at 6:00pm.]

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

NEXT WEEK, on May 7, Shaun Crowley of Manor Records joins us to survey the artists and the music of Manor Fest 7 happening in 8 nights, over 2 weekends: May 21 – 24, and May 28 – 31 with 20 venues and over 60 Artists including: CALVIN ARSENIA , SHY BOYS, SUPERMOTO, TRUE LIONS, FULLBLOODS, FRITZ & SONS, PALE TONGUE, PARIS WILLIAMS, SCABB, DANIEL GUM, MC RUE + MIKEY, EGGS ON MARS, KIRSTIE LYNN BRIAN BULGER, THE MATCHSELLERS, THEY’RE THEIRS, BLANKY, THE SWALLOWTAILS, THE CREEPY JINGLES, JOLSON & THE FEAR OF SNAKES, STEPHONNE, MALEK AZRAEL & THE VIBE, TIDAL. WAV, REBEL SONG ACADEMY, LINEY BLU, JOEL VS. JOEL, FIELD DAZE, 2W33DY, ALBER, TERI QUINN, KADESH FLOW, THIMASTR, CS LUXEM, DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH, BIG FAT COW, LAUREN LOVELLE & THE MIDNIGHT SPLIFFS, LYMERRICK, JACK SUMMERS, NATALIE PRAUSER, CAT FIGHT, MIDWESTERN, DALIMA KAPTEN, WILLS VAN DOORN, SAVING MILES LEMON, PURE XTC, JAMOGI & THE JAMMERS, DJ DOM CHRONICLES, SHAY LYRIQ, LAVA DREAMS, HIGHWAY DEMON, FRANKIE SHOREZ & MERCURY FIRE, APRICOT GLOW, NINA CHERRY, EDDIE MOORE, GRACIE CAGGIANO, MOSIAC, and DJ SAMMY SHEETS.

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