Wednesday MidDay Medley
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Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Jennifer Owen, Brad Cox & Krystle Warren + Michael B. Tipton + Shaun Crowley

Mark Spins More New & MidCoastal Releases from: Warren Burns, The Creepy Jingles, TyFaison, Paris Williams & Monogram, Hailes, Sara Swenson, Michael B. Tipton, Krystle Warren & The Faculty, Anjimile, Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt, Benjamin Gibbard & Tom Howe, and Ziggy Marley.

At 10:30am Michael B. Tipton shares his new single, “Hot Headed Lover.” Michael released multiple singles in 2025 and teamed up with Seyko of The Freedom Affair to release a Christmas collab they co-wrote called “Better To Believe.” Michael B. Tipton’s debut solo album, Out of the Woods, was released on October 13, 2023. Michael was one of the first musical guests we ever interviewed when he was in the band Tabla Rasa. We also played almost everything Michael’s band Molly Picture Club recorded. Michael’s band, Found a Job has been rocking venues in Kansas City for over 10 years playing Talking Heads tracks. Michael has also been a frequent contributor to The Band That Fell to Earth KC proving he can serve and deliver with the lyrics of David Bowie as well as David Byrne. Info at: http://www.michaelbtiptonmusic.com

At 11:00am Mark welcomes Shaun Crowley the Founder & Executive Director of Manor Records, a non-profit organization that functions as a record label to support Kansas City musicians. From a basement in Shawnee, Kansas, to neighborhoods like the Crossroads to the Northeast, and now a KC Streetcar Day – Manor Fest has become a citywide celebration of the music community that makes this place special. Shaun Crowley joins us to discuss MANOR FEST 8, happening on two weekends: May 20-23 and May 27-30, with: The Greeting Committee, Bobby Watson, Calvin Arsenia, Fritz & Sons, Jass, Nightosphere, Paris Williams, Sass-A-Brass, Hailes, Jamogi & The Jammers, Eddie Moore, True Lions, The Royal Chief, Brian Gerald Bulger, Kissin, The Babe Gabe, Scabb, The Matchsellers, Kadesh Flow, Miki P, Aigerue + Mikey, Teri Quinn, Field Daze, Spy World, FK Menace, Apricot Glow, 2w33dy, Alber & I Maledetti, Malek Azrael & The Vibes, Dom Chronicles, Kirstie Lynn, Flare The Rebel, LyMerrick, Kemet Coleman, Kapten, Pure XTC, Nina Cherry, Toasterbath, Ernest Melton, and more! Info: http://www.manorrecords.com

At 11:30am Jennifer Owen and Brad Cox of Owen/Cox Dance Group join internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Krystle Warren to share details of AND WONDER their exciting new collaboration with performances: Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at 8:00pm and Sunday, April 12, at 2:00pm, at the City Stage Theatre at Union Station. 30 West Pershing Road, KCMO. This world premiere will feature songs selected from Warren’s expansive catalog, including previously unreleased material, in an evening of intimate and powerful music and dance. Krystle Warren will be joined by a stellar ensemble of musicians and dancers for this unforgettable performance. Info at: http://www.owencoxdance.org

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