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 11, 2026
Alberto Racanati + Ben Wendt & Maddie Lai + Brent Kinder & Angie Fights Crime
Mark Plays More New & MidCoastal Releases from: Kemet Coleman, Nature Boys, pure xtc, FlareThaRebel, Sweeping Promises, Meshell Ndegeocello & Brandi Carlile, Warren Burns, Katy Guillen & The Drive, ALBER, Angie Fights Crime, and Ramona Clay.
At 10:30am KC based trumpeter and producer ALBER (Alberto Racanati) shares details on his second multimedia show “Maletas: an Immigrant Story” on November 14, 2026, at Greenwood Social Hall, 1750 Belleview, KCMO. Maletas is a multimedia production featuring a live original soundtrack for four musicians, poetry, and live visuals. The inspiration comes from Alberto’s personal story as an immigrant in the United States. Immigration has been at the center of the cultural and political debate of the last decade, often misconstrued to serve a narrative. There is a dissonance between what is being broadcast, and what countless people around the world have experienced through history. This production has been funded by ArtsKC’s Inspiration Grant in 2025, and it has received the Paul Tyler award. ALBER has released three full-length albums, has played all over the country and in Italy. He is also active as a sideman, bandleader, and orchestral player in numerous genres from jazz to classical and beyond. Alberto has written a variety of works on commission, from chamber music to multimedia performances.
At 11:00am Ben Wendt & Maddie Lai join us to talk about of Land Lion’s “HYMNS OF END TIMES” album anniversary Party, Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:00pm to 10:30pm at The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, NKC. Maddie Lai joins the full band along with Nathan Matthias. Land Lion’s debut album “HYMNS OF END TIMES” was released, November 5, 2025. Ben Wendt is the primary songwriter and lead vocalist. Land Lion crafts songs that evoke both introspection and celebration, inviting listeners into a world of personal storytelling and wide-reaching soundscapes. Land Lion is a dynamic project blending indie rock, arena rock, folk, and Americana, known for its heartfelt lyrics, and vibrant instrumentation. Maddie Lai is an indie-folk artist with a knack for emotional yet understated songwriting. Maddie has been playing out for four years but really started playing proper shows in 2025 across Kansas City and Lawrence, including recent shows at The Rino, Knuckleheads, Replay Lounge, and MidCoast LIVE! on 90.1 FM KKFI. Although occasionally joined by friends, Maddie most often plays solo. She welcomes the challenge of connecting with audiences with only her voice and an acoustic guitar. More info at www.therinokc.com
At 11:30pm Brent Kinder talks about Angie Fights Crime. Brent has been playing in bands since 1985, including The Church of Bowling, The Black Water, Kill.Pop, NowHere, American Catastrophe, SmallWaves and Angie Fights Crime. Angie Fights Crime started as a recording only project in 1997, and has recorded over 45 albums and Eps of original music, using multiple guest vocalists and instrumentalists. In 2024 Angie Fights Crime became a real band, the current line-up includes: Keith Howell on drums, Jason Ulanet, on keyboards, Paul Green on guitar, and Virgel Stigall on bass. // Angie Fights Crime play Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St., Lawrence KS., on Saturday, November 14. // Angie Fights Crime play Hillsiders 403 N. 5th St., KCK, on Saturday, November 21. // Angie Fights Crime play Sk8bar, 209 Westport Rd, KCMO. on Saturday, December 5. More info at: www.angiefightscrime.bandcamp.com
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Show #1173
