Wednesday MidDay Medley
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Sondra Freeman & Mark Vick on Apocalypse Meow 19 + John McCrite & “Still Here” + Seth Andrew Davis
Mark Plays More New & MidCoastal Releases from: Jamogi, The Creepy Jingles, Pieta Brown, Roman Numerals, Huascar Medina & Ezgi Karakus & José Faus & Nick Carswell, Weasel Walter & Seth Andrew Davis, EMAS & Ra Kalam Bob Moses, Joy Oladokun, Tank and the Bangas, Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul, Margaret Glaspy, Alabama Shakes, and Cheryl Lynn.
At 10:30am filmmaker John McCrite discusses his new documentary “Still Here”. The new film tells the story of Bruce Winter, better known as Melinda Ryder – Kansas City’s original redhead and a drag legend for 50 years. From an era when performing in drag could lead to arrest, through the AIDS crisis and the fight for marriage equality, Bruce witnessed a community and a country transform. Along the way, he survived cancer three times, raised over a million dollars for charity, and became a beloved Kansas City institution. Still Here is the story of the little boy who loved trying on dresses – and grew up to become a legend. There is a “Still Here” — Invited Sneak Preview on Sunday, November 8, at 3:30pm at Screenland Armour, 408 Armour Rd., North Kansas City. www.screenland.com
At 11:00am Seth Andrew Davis a music instrumentalist and co-founder of the Extemporaneous Music & Arts Society (EMAS) shares two new releases and details on the very last performance of EMAS. Seth Andrew Davis released, There Must Come A Time When The Old Gods Die, on October 2, 2026. Recorded in collaboration with Weasel Walter of Chicago as a duo album of electric guitar, electronics and drums free improvisation. This group will tour the East Coast in March 2027. On December 4, 2026, EMAS will release, The Center Is Not In Space featuring an EMAS collaboration with legendary drummer, composer, & improviser Ra Kalam Bob Moses. Recorded live at Charlotte Street with Ra Kalam Bob Moses on drums/percussion, Seth Andrew Davis on electric guitar, & laptop/electronics, Kevin Cheli on drums, percussion & vibraphone, Evan Verploegh on drums, Krista Kopper on upright bass, Aaron Osborne on electro-acoustic percussion, Drew Williams on tenor saxophone, and encore guest Music Research Strategies on drums. And…after 5 years, EMAS will be present their final show on December 2, 7:30 to 9:30pm, at Charlotte Street Stern Theater, 3333 Wyoming St., KCMO. www.charlottestreet.org
At 11:30pm Mark Vick of the band PHAZE II & Sondra Freeman of Midwest Music Foundation share details about The 19th annual Apocalypse Meow on Saturday, November 7, 7:00pm, at recordBar, 1510 Broadway Blvd. KCMO, featuring live music from: ROMAN NUMERALS, JAMOGI & THE JAMMERS, PHAZE II, and STUBBLEFIELD. Apocalypse Meow is MMF’s main fund-raiser for Abby’s Fund For Musicians’ Health Care, providing local musicians and music workers with essential health care resources. In addition the RockDocs will be on site to offer flu shots and COVID boosters provided by the KC Indian Center, as well as discuss screenings, wellness programs, health conditions and concerns, and arrange follow-ups. Also live raffles t of items donated by local businesses at AM19, and an online auction. www.midwestmusicfound.org
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Show #1172
