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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Chris Garibaldi & Suneaters + KC Fringe + Kimmie Queen & Theresa Scott + Nicki White

Mark spins More New & MidCoastal releases from: Stephonne, The Roseline, Suneaters, Nicki White, Heidi Lynne Gluck, The Philistines, Pamper The Madman, and MorMor.

At 10:10, KC Fringe Executive Director – Audrey Crabtree joins us to share details about the 22nd Annual KC Fringe Festival, July 16-26, 2026, 11 days of bold, original, and unforgettable performances exploring theater, dance, music, comedy, visual art, and more as artists from Kansas City and beyond take the stage. A $5 KC Fringe Festival Button is required for entry to all Fringe performances and events and is valid for the entire festival.

KC Fringe Festival presents a special preview Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 5:30pm at Kansas City Central Library – Helzberg Auditorium, 14 West 10th Street, KCMO; AND Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm at The Borough KC, 8026 The Paseo, KCMO, AND KC Fringe FLASH Preview Night, Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 8:00pm at City Stage at Union Station a special free, sneak peek of family-friendly performances. Tickets, buttons and Free Programs will be available. More info at http://www.kcfringe.org

At 10:35 Chris Garibaldi co-founder of Lotuspool Records and the band Suneaters shares details about the Suneaters new double album release: Suneaters V: Heroic Dose, released June 19, 2026. This is the band’s 9th album release.

Suneaters are: Scott Free on vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer; Chris Lost on vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer, percussion; Mike Judd on guitar, electric piano; Nick Carroll on vocals, guitar, drums, percussion; Sam Goodell on piano, organ, & synthesizer. Produced by Chris Cosgrove and Suneaters. Engineered and mixed by Chris Cosgrove. Suneaters play an Album Release show on Friday, July 10, at 6:00pm, at Replay Lounge, 80 East 10th Street, Lawrence, KS, with Heidi Lynne Gluck, and The Harrisonics.

At 11:00 Mark talks with Kimmie Queen of the band, The Philistines, and Theresa Scott of the band Pamper The Madman. Kimmie and Theresa share all of the details of BIRTHDAZE, this Friday, July 10, at 8:00pm at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming Street, Kansas City, MO., featuring the bands: Bloodthrust, The Philistines, and Pamper The Madman – celebrating the birthdays of Rod Peal and Chris Fugitt, with a video presentation by Syd Peal. Bloodthrust is a new three piece band made up of Rod Peal, Steve Gianello and Paul Guinto! The Philistines triumphantly return from the void, to shower us with space rocks old and new from Cody Wyoming, Kimmie Queen, Rod Peal, Steve Gardels, Josh Mobley, and Ben Ruth on bass. The legendary Pamper The Madman is Theresa Scott, Chris Fugitt, Johnny Hamill, and Chris Tady. More information at http://www.lemonadeparkkc.com

At 11:30 we talk with Nicki White KC based a singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for blending soulful vocals, expressive guitar work, and a wide-ranging repertoire spanning country, rock, pop, blues, and Americana. She performs as a solo artist, is a member of the all-female band Flat Susan, and also performs with Big Time Grain Co. Her original album, Shadow Work in the Omnipresence of the Divine, showcases her artistic depth through intimate songwriting and atmospheric soundscapes. Nicki has performed for corporate events, festivals, and major international events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nicki White plays O’Dowds on Saturday, July 11 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Nicki White plays Red Rock Canyon Grill on Saturday, July 25 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Nicki White plays Tipsy Taco, Friday, July 31, 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Nicki White plays Unity Southeast Service at Loose Park with Flat Susan on Sunday, August 2, at 11:00am. Nicki White plays Kansas City Country Music & Arts Festival with Big Time Grain Co. September 5, at Theatre in The Park, Lenexa – Shawnee, KS.

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