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, September 6, 2023

Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming on Tiny Horse + Mara Rose Williams of KC Star + Nick Carswell & MixMaster 2023 + Dan Jones & Steve Tulipana of Dan Jones and The Squids

Mark spins more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Making Movies, Static Phantoms, LYXE, Tiny Horse, Dan Jones & The Squids, Carswell & Hope, Paul Jesse & Deegan Poores, Ratboys, Meshell Ndegeocello, NoName, Little Dragon, Joy Oladokun, Jungle, and Marvin Gaye.

At 10:15, Dan Jones & Steve Tulipana share music from their new Dan Jones and The Squids album, ROCK AND ROLL DAYDREAMS that was just released on vinyl on September 1, 2023. Dan Jones and The Squids are: Dan Jones on vocals & guitar; Matt Ronan on drums & vocals, and Steve Tulipana on bass. On the record Rich Wheeler joined them on tenor saxophone for the songs, “Rock & Roll Daydreams” and “Rhythm and The Rhyme.” Their album was engineered by Brendan “JB” Moreland at Temple Sounds in KCMO
and mixed by Brendan at Massive Sound Studios in Shawnee, KS. Dan Jones and The Squids play a Record Release Show at Woodyard BBQ, 3001 Merriam, in KCK, on Saturday, September 9, at 7:00 PM. More info at: http://www.danjonesmusic.com

At 10:30, Mark talks with Mara Rose Williams, Assistant Managing Editor Race/Equity at The Kansas City Star about their new 4-week radio series, VOICES OF KANSAS CITY. The Star is producing this new series in collaboration with the not-for-profit organizations, KCGIFT and 90.1 FM KKFI. Through KC GIFT’s connection with area small Black owned businesses, the Kansas City Star reporters are navigating through the community to find authentic stories of the people who built these businesses, and their origins, journeys, struggle, and achievements. The series will begin airing on 90.1 FM KKFI on Friday, September 22, at 12:00 Noon.

At 11:00 Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming share details about Scott’s band, Expassionates performing the songs of Abigail Henderson‘s band Tiny Horse and their acclaimed EP, DARKLY SPARKLY originally released March 4, 2013 with Abigail Henderson on vocals & acoustic guitar; Christopher Meck on acoustic guitar, electric guitar, & backing vocals; Cody Wyoming on acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards & backing vocals; Zach Phillips on bass, Matt Richey on drums & percussion, with songs written by Abby. Abigail Henderson died August 27, 2013, at the age of 36, from breast cancer. Abby’s passion for music and justice fueled her desire to create the not-profit organization, Midwest Music Foundation, which provides funds to area musicians in need of emergency medical care. Expassionates are Scott Easterday on guitar & vocals, Marco Pascolini on guitar, Richard Burgess on bass, and Sam Platt on drums. Cody Wyoming will join the band for this special live show. Expassionates will perform the songs from the Tiny Horse recording, DARKLY SPARKLY live at recordBar, 1520 Grand, Ave, KCMO, Sunday, September 10, at 7:00 PM, to benefit Midwest Music Foundation. More info at: http://www.midwestmusicfoundation.org

At 11:30, Nick Carswell of the band Carswell and Hope joins us to talk about the Mixmaster 2023 Conference, on Saturday, September 9, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at The Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS, connecting music professionals with bookers, promoters, venues. This is the first in-person edition of the program since the pandemic, and the only music conference of its kind in the region. MixMaster is presented by the Lawrence Music Alliance and supported by a Community Arts Grant from the City of Lawrence, Kansas, and the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission. Attendees can anticipate a rich and diverse selection of speakers, including locally renowned artists, producers, and industry experts. Panelists will share their valuable insights and experiences through a series of discussions and workshops on topics ranging from music production and artist development to marketing strategies. The conference schedule is now available at http://www.mixmaster2023.com/program.

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Show #1010

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, August 30, 2023

Miki P & The Swallowtails + Nicolette Paige + Robert Bearce & Briarfest 8

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. Alien Hellbop – “After The Quake”
   from: After The Quake / Alien Hellbop / October 25, 2021
   [Two piece rock with a twist. Performed by Spencer Goertz-Giffen and Braden Young of Hello Biplane.Recorded in 2019 at PULP Arts Recording Studios in Gainesville, FL. Spencer Goertz-Giffen on guitar & vocals; Braden Young on drums, vocals & bass; Winston Goertz-Giffen on synthesizers, and Nate Mahan on synth thing. Recorded and mixed by Winston Goertz-Giffen. Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. All songs written by Spencer and Braden. // Alien Hellbop is a maximalist rock duo from Lawrence, KS combining guitar, drums, sample pad bass and vocal harmonies to create a sonic duo larger than the sum of its parts. Attendees of shows past have been hypnotized and dumbfounded by how the sound is pulled off. Originally formed in Chico, CA members Spencer Goertz-Giffen and Braden Young set out to create a full band sound with only two members. After a flurry of positive feedback from shows played in northern California, Alien Hellbop managed to drive cross country with their two small children to Gainesville, FL and record a five song EP at PULP studios with the help of engineer and producer Winston Goertz-Giffen. Alien Hellbop is now based out of Lawrence, KS. Spencer and Braden have been involved in many other bands over the years including: Hospital Ships, The Kinetiks, The Willnots, Accursed Wound, The Magentlemen, Saything, and Old and Gray. The duo also fronts another group called Hello Biplane, a six-piece dream-folk-pop band with focus on songwriting and male/female harmonies.More info at: http://www.alienhellbop.bandcamp.com]

[Alien Hellbop play Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS. on Friday, September 1. An All Ages Matinee at 6:00 PM with Satellite Pilot, Trick Worm, and Powerline Lisa.]

3. Wills Van Doorn & Kat King – “Blue”
   from: “Flying Bird” / “Blue” – Single / Rust Records / August 18, 2023
   [Wills Van Doorn is getting set to release his debut full-length solo record, ROSEDALE SPEEDWAY on October 20, 2023. “Flying Bird” is the second single from the lbum and it was released with “Blue’ an extra track not on the album that features Kat King on vocals. Wills Van Doorn released the single “The Lawn-mower Collector” on July 28, 2023, also from ROSEDALE SPEEDWAY. Wills Van Doorn released the single, “Shake The Frost” on March 10, 2023, and the single, “Lately” on Oct. 22, 2022, and the EP RUN WITH YOU on December 11, 2020. Wills Van Doorn released the singles: “1000 Times” on March 26, 2020, “On My Mind” on July 12, 2019, and “Out of Season” on April 5, 2019. Will Van Doorn has played guitar with Supermoto, Brent Windler’s live band, and he recently signed on as the new lead guitarist for The Creepy Jingles who are currently in the studio recording their new album. http://www.willsvandoorn.bandcamp.com ]

4. Kat King – “Baby Talk”
   from: “Baby Talk” – Single / Manor Records / June 16, 2023
   [On Jan. 13, 2023 Kat King released “Gone South” Produced by Joel Martin. Led by Kat, on vocals, with Derek Melies on guitar, John Kaul McCain on bass, Daniel Cole on drums, & Kara LePage on keyse. Centering on themes of self-care, steadfast friendship, and revitalizing optimism. On September 20, 2022 Kat King released the single “With Nothing In My Way.” This followed their single “New Sun” released July 29, 2022. “New Sun” was a follow up to the June 9, 2021, SAY WHAT YOU MEAN 5-track EP, recorded with her band. Co-produced & mixed / mastered by Joel Martin. Lawrence KS based singer songwriter Kat King released her last single “Song of Spain” in 2019 and her single “2017” in, 2018. She released her 5-song EP “Falling Up” on Dec. 1, 2017. Kat King has been creating music since the 2nd grade. She’s produced a 13-song album and 3 EP’s, the 1st one released at 14.] [Kat King played Boulevardia, on Friday, June 16, at 5:05 PM on the Visit Missouri Grand Stage]

[Kat King play Midwest Trust Center for the 2023 Light Up the Lawn Concert Series, at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, Friday, September 1, at 8:30 PM]

5. Tre’ Mutava – “Up and Left”
   from: Great EP / Currently Crafting / January 13, 2023
   [Tre’ Mutava is a 21-year old, self-made indie producer, singer and songwriter based in Overland Park, Kansas. Tre’s last single was “Fantasy I Found” released January 13, 2023. Tyre’ Mutava released the single and video, “Moving” (feat. Noah Anthony), on September 30, 2022. Tre’ released his debut solo album, THE MOVIES on July 31, 2021. Tre’ called his debut album a “bedroom symphony”. Tre’ Mutava was born December 21, 2001. Te’ Mutava is strong-willed, perceptive, goal oriented and keen. More info at: http://www.tremutava.com]

[Te’ Mutava plays miniBar 3810 Broadway Blvd, KCMO on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 9:00 PM with Mills.]

6. Eddie Moore – “Tsunami”
   from: Tsunami – Single / Eddie Moore Music / April 20, 2023
   [Recorded & produced at Moore’s Tribe Studios, this song features Jaylen Ward on drums. Mixed & mastered by veteran KC savant Crayge Lindesay. // “Tsunami” is a kick back song. Grab a drink, maybe roll up something, and take a mental health day. Because right now, life for everyone is kind of stressful. Moore provides the vibes with smooth piano melodies, swirling synth textures, and when the bass hits it washes over you like a tidal wave. // When you speak to Eddie Moore you find an ocean of calm, and when you listen to Eddie Moore you find the depth of that ocean. Moore reaches from the soul with every note, in a deep way, with a tension just below the surface. His yearning for exploration and curiosity in music contribute to an ebb and flow freedom of expression. // Eddie Moore released hia critically acclaimed album INTUITION on October 28, 2022. Written & Produced by Eddie Moore. Recorded at Tribe Studios. Featuring Tim Ogutu on guitar. Mix & Mastered by Rick Carson at Make Believe Studios. Album Art by Brandon Wilson. // Eddie Moore released the single, “Love Song” (with Joel Castillo and Bree Cummings) on October 22, 2021. // Eddie Moore released “We Chillin’” on April 9, 2021. // Eddie Moore’s band We The People released their album MISUNDERSTOOD on September 25, 2020. // Eddie Moore is the recipient of the 2016 Charlotte Street Generative Performance Award for his genre bending collaborations. Raised in Houston Texas, he began his musical journey at Texas Southern University where he later earned a Bachelors in Arts and immersed himself in the Houston music scene. Eddie relocated to Kansas City to study under Bobby Watson at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he received a M.A in Jazz Studies. 2017’s Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art “Artist in Residence” in collaboration with Rashid Johnson. In 2018 his work with The Outer Circle was nominated for an Indie Music Award for “007”. His music has been featured commercially for Sprint, Netflix’s “Queer Eye”, and Morgan Cooper’s short film “Room Tone”. Moore’ has shared the stage and recordings with Bobby Watson, Logan Richardson, Maurice Brown, Boys II Men, Brian Blade and the Fellowship, John Baptiste, Erykah Badu, Mosdef, Bilal, Ledisi, Chantae Cann, Krystal Warren, Matt Otto, Brandon Draper, Andre Hayward, Tivon Pennicott, Various Blonde, Dominique Sanders, 77 Jefferson, and the Marcus Lewis Big Band. We The People released the single, “Single Double” on June 10, 2021. Written & Produced By Eddie Moore with Moore on keyboards, key bass, & programming; Zach Morrow on drums; and Jason Emmond on bass. Recorded at Tribe Studios. Mixed by Rick Carson at Make Believe Studios. Eddie Moore joined WMM on Sept. 23, 2020 and Nov. 23, 2022. More info at http://www.eddiemooremusic.com]

[Eddie Moore plays The Hey Hay Club at J. Rieger & Co. Brewery, 2700 Guinotte Ave, KCMO, on Thursday, August 31. 7:00 to 10:00 PM.]

[The original Hey Hay Club was located in downtown KC at 4th & Cherry. It lasted for 7 years, 1931 – 1938, but in that time it played host to jazz musicians the likes of Count Basie, Lester Young, and countless others. True to its name, patrons sat on real hay bales (which were later used to feed livestock) and the stages were made of old hay wagons. // The Hey Hay Club was owned and operated by Milton Morris, a well-known entrepreneur and saloon owner throughout the 1930’s. Milton went on to own several other taverns such as The Novelty Club and Milton’s Tap Room, as referenced in Pee Wee Hunt’s recording, “Meet Me Tonight At Milton’s.” // In 1996, filmmaker Robert Altman memorialized the Hey Hay Club in his film, Kansas City. He changed the spelling slightly for his fictionalized version, and our sign at the entrance is the movie prop used in the film. “The Hey! Hey! Club” is our tribute to KC’s rebellious past, weaving another vital element of iconic KC history into the J. Rieger & Co. story.]

7. Katy Guillen & The Drive – “Batallas (feat. Mireya Ramos)”
   from: ANOTHER ONE GAINED (DELUXE)) / Katy Guillen / August 4, 2023
   [From http://www.glidemagazine.com: Upon its August 19, 2022 release, Katy Guillen & The Drive’s debut album, Another One Gained, was met with critical praise, with Uncut Magazine noting that they “hit the sweet spot with a mix of spiky garage rock and soulful country torch songs.” As lauded by Under the Radar Magazine, the duo evokes a “simple and timeless indie rock sound carried by Guillen’s chugging guitar and [Stephanie] Williams’ driving drums, yet they also show off effortless instrumental chemistry, locking into an easygoing groove that gives both members a chance to shine.” Since its release the band has toured on the record across the country and shows no signs of slowing down. // 2023 will see them playing club dates and festivals, including Mile of Music, Boulevardia, and Treeline, in support of their summer release of a deluxe edition of the album. Another One Gained Deluxe features three previously unreleased songs, including “Batallas,” the highly anticipated remixed Spanish version of the bands’ fan-favorite “Battles.” Spotlighting special guest Latin Grammy-winner Mireya Ramos (Flor De Toloache) on violin and backing vocals, Guillen and Williams stripped away select layers of the original recording and tracked a rewritten Spanish vocal, as well as a rich array of percussive elements like palmas, timpani, cajon, and claves. An abiding rallying cry to never succumb to the darkness; “No dejes que te controle. No dejes que te traiga abajo. (Don’t let it rule you. No, don’t let it pull you down.),” “Batallas” takes the listener on an adventurous and vulnerable journey, culminating in a triumphant and stirring violin solo by Ramos. Another One Gained Deluxe will be released digitally on August 4th. // Today Glide is premiering the previously unreleased track “Batallas,” which finds the group offering up a remixed version of their tune “Battles.” With the kind of triumphant guitar and orchestration that would make Jimmy Page Smile, the song is a dramatic work of pop-laden rock that showcases the sheer power that this group can produce. We get intricately suspenseful violin, sonically expansive orchestration, and heavy guitar work that balances the sinister with triumphant to make for a song that feels like a true journey. // What is the story behind this song? How did you come to write it? What is it about? Katy Guillen: The original English version of the song came together in the middle of the pandemic when we weren’t able to tour or perform live, so we spent our time at home writing and working on demos. The song sprouted from a flamenco guitar flourish I was playing around on, and Steph noted that the time signature of the flourish was in seven. We jammed on it for a while, and the other sections came together over time. Sidenote – we’d gotten really into recording split screen video songs during the thick of covid and covered Pink Floyd’s “Money,” and it really got us interested in writing our own song in seven. “Battles” is a song about staying strong through the dark, slow days of the pandemic, as it was a massive mental and emotional challenge for both of us, like it was for so many. The rewritten Spanish lyrics express this same message. // This is a Spanish language version of a previous song of yours. What made you want to record the song in Spanish? Besides the obvious language difference, what else do you feel is different about this version? Katie Guillen: I’ve always wanted to record a song in Spanish. I’m half Mexican – my dad is from Cuernavaca, Mexico – and have been wanting to explore this side of my heritage through my music for years, but for some reason I felt too intimidated to try. This song felt right for my first attempt since it was born out of a flamenco guitar riff and lyrically reflected the mental hurdle I faced when I thought about writing and releasing my first Spanish song. In high school, I loved listening to Latino rock bands like Mana, Juanes, and Shakira’s first record (“Donde Estan Los Ladrones?” was a favorite.). I also became very passionate about flamenco guitar around that time and loved to study and play the style. It has since worked its way into my songwriting and electric guitar playing. My mom was my Spanish teacher for three years in school, so I was fortunate to have her guidance during the rewriting of “Batallas.” It was great to work on a song with her and feel things come full circle since she introduced me to so much of the Latino music I listened to growing up; she used music to teach the language, which I always thought was so unique and effective. The seeds for Spanish to work its way into my music have been there for years, so in a sense it’s been a long time coming. // Katie Guillen: This version is very unique because we were able to have an amazing special guest – Mireya Ramos tracked background vocals and violin, which added a whole new energy to the song and really amplified the mood. On top of that, we tracked a lot of fun, extra percussion like palmas, cajon, timpani, and claves. The musical landscape is very adventurous on this version! // Are there any lyric lines that you are particularly proud of or that really speak to you? What do you feel makes them resonate? Ktie Guillen: The lines that resonate most with me are the chorus lines because I think they help provide a more triumphant and positive overall feel to the song. Since the music is fairly intense, I like that the final message is to stay strong in the face of uncertainty and darkness – “No dejes que te controle / No dejes que te traiga abajo.”// If listeners can take away one thing from having heard this song, what do you hope that is? Katie Guillen: I hope people are able to take away strength and a feeling of being reinvigorated. I’d love for the listener to simply feel something from the musical elements, or relate to a line of the lyrics in their own personal way. // How does this song fit in among the others on the album? How is it similar or different? Katie Guillen: The song fits with the album’s overall theme of change, growth, and starting new chapters. It also fits with the themes of mental health and pulling the positives from a negative situation. The core of “Batallas” was originally tracked in the same session as the rest of the album, so the vibe, mood, and energy feel similar. We recorded the additional tracks in Kansas City to add to the original session, as well as adding Mireya’s strings and vocals. This is the only song on the album that features a special guest collaboration. // The album is a deluxe edition of a past release. What made you want to give this album the deluxe edition treatment? Katie Guillen: We wanted to share the extra songs that we’d recorded during the original recording session, as well as take the opportunity to try something new and long-awaited with the Spanish remix of “Battles.” We’re an independent band, so we poured everything we had into “Another One Gained,” and we just felt like we wanted to give it one more little boost into the world since we had more music to share from that time and felt so proud of what we created.]Produced by Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, Heartless Bastards, Ray LaMontagne) at Invisible Creature Studio in Los Angeles. This is brimming with vibrant textures, fuzzy electric guitars, and warm vocals. “Set In Stone” marked the beginning of a major life transition for Katy Guillen (pronounced Ghee-En). Written shortly after her longtime band announced their final show, she was struggling to find the next step in her career and personal life, while longing for a past sense of stability. “The song’s vigorous structure and deliberate rhythms convey that feeling of defeat and darkness, but with a sense of resolution and surrender through the guitar solo – a favorite moment on the record for me,” explains Katy. “While it started on shaky ground, coming out on the other side meant starting over and building something new.”] [ANOTHER ONE GAINED is a memoir of growth and reawakening by way of heart-wrenching transition and change – loss of her long-time band, end of a romantic relationship and finding herself amidst it all. “Set In Stone” premiered earlier on Guitar Girl Magazine. Katy Guillen & The Drive – Katy Gillen (drums) and Stephanie William (drums) – dropped their first EP, Dream Girl, right before the 2020 lockdown, leaving them without opportunities to perform live. In their basement rehearsal space, they spent the year learning home recording and pre-production techniques, gradually crafting a collection of songs from the ground up. The following April, they took the demos to producer/engineer Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, Heartless Bastards, Ray LaMontagne) at Invisible Creature Studio in Los Angeles. From their work with Ratterman emerged a batch of 15 songs. At the end of 2021, the band released the four-track Battles EP, offering listeners a darker, more simmering edge to their impelling indie-rock sound. Ten more would comprise Another One Gained, the full-length debut due August 19, 2022. Previously Katy Guillen & The Drive released BATTLES EP on December 17, 2021, Recorded at Invisible Creature Studio in Los Angeles, CA. Engineered and mixed by Kevin Ratterman. Produced by Kevin Ratterman, Katy Guillen, and Stephanie Williams. Mastered by Shelley Anderson at Black Lab Mastering in Louisville, KY. All songs written by Katy Guillen and Stephanie Williams. Katy Guillen on vocals, guitar, bass, & keyboarda. Stephanie Williams on drums & percussion. Additional keys and programming by Kevin Ratterman. Album design and photography by Morgan Jones. This is a follow up to Katy Guillen & The Drive’s 7-song EP, DREAM GIRL, released March 20, 2020. Katy Guillen & The Drive, is a project dedicated to Guillen’s songwriting that is founded on the creative spark and chemistry between Katy Guillen & Stephanie Williams. With Guillen on guitar & vocals and Williams on drums, the two sculpt a sound that recalls bands like Led Zeppelin, The Bangles, and Band of Skulls. In 2012, Guillen & Williams formed Katy Guillen and The Girls, and began to build a foundation of touring and recording that carried them through six years and produced three full-length albums: Katy Guillen & the Girls, Heavy Days, and Remember What You Knew Before. Between 2012 and 2018, they traveled the United States extensively, performed at the International Montreal Jazz Festival, toured Sweden, and supported major acts like The Doobie Brothers, Robin Trower, and Heartless Bastards. In these 6 years playing together, Guillen & Williams created a dynamic, sound informed by Guillen’s mesmerizing, emotive guitar style and poignant arrangements, and an equally captivating live show that showcased Williams’ technical, melodic style, resulting in a powerful on-stage chemistry. In addition to the compelling synergy formed by years of playing together, the two developed a method of working together on Guillen’s songs that only deepened their artistic connection, propelling them to forge a path to a new plateau in their music. KG & The Drive push ahead with a melodic, heavy, and soulful sound while maintaining the edge of the artist’s rock ‘n’ roll and blues roots. Katy Guillen & The Drive opened for FANNY for their one-night-only reunion concert from Fanny+ (June Millington, Brie Howard-Darling, Patti Quatro, and Mia Huggins) at recordBar, on October 5, 2022. http://www.katyguillenmusic.com]

[Katy Guillen & The Drive with guest Julia Haile play Crossroads Hotel rooftop concert series at The Percheron on June 7, at 8:00 PM]

10:30 – Underwriting

8. Nicolette Paige – “Vanishing Cars”
   from: The Other Side / Nicolette Paige / October 19, 2012
   [“Nicolette Paige is not your typical singer-songwriter. She is a true visionary, blending her melodic talent and heartfelt lyrics with her deep-rooted passion for healing. With a voice that effortlessly carries emotions, Nicolette shares soulful music that is inspired by her own life experiences. But Nicolette’s artistry extends far beyond the stage. As the owner and founder of Soul Child Awakenings, she is also a renowned healer. By combining her musical talents with her healing practices, Nicolette has created a unique and powerful way to touch the lives of others. She brings her gifts to schools, hospitals, and elderly care centers, providing participants with hand-held instruments and integrating indigenous healing practices into her sessions. Having professionally performed for over a decade, Nicolette has dedicated the last three years to incorporating her healing services into her music. The result is a transformative experience that leaves audiences moved, uplifted, and healed. Looking to the future, Nicolette plans to continue captivating audiences through her mesmerizing performances while working with the youth and elderly, using her healing practices to bring solace and positivity into their lives. Nicolette Paige is not just a singer-songwriter; she is a force to be reckoned with, a source of inspiration, and a healer all wrapped up in one incredible package.”// Nicolette Paige, who released her debut album, NICOLETTE PAIGE on May 2, 2008, and her 11-song album, THE OTHER SIDE on October 19, 2012. Those were followed by five singles. Nicolette is the owner and founder of Soul Child Awakenings, where she combines her musical talents with her healing practices. She brings her gifts to schools, hospitals, and elderly care centers, providing participants with hand-held instruments and integrating indigenous healing practices into her sessions. More info at: http://www.SoulChildAwakenings.com]

[Nicolette Paige will be headlining the Gaea Goddess Gathering Festival on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Waynesville, Missouri.]

[For the 13th year, Nicolette Paige is opening the Art In The Park Festival on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 in Lawrence, KS.]

[Nicolette Paige will be performing for Farm Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road in Kansas City, KS.]

11:34 – Interview with Nicolette Paige

Nicolette Paige released her debut album, NICOLETTE PAIGE on May 2, 2008, and her 11-song album, THE OTHER SIDE on October 19, 2012. Those were followed by five singles. Nicolette is the owner and founder of Soul Child Awakenings, where she combines her musical talents with her healing practices. She brings her gifts to schools, hospitals, and elderly care centers, providing participants with hand-held instruments and integrating indigenous healing practices into her sessions. Nicolette Paige will be headlining the Gaea Goddess Gathering Festival on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Waynesville, Missouri. For the 13th year, Nicolette Paige is opening the Art In The Park Festival on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 in Lawrence, KS. Nicolette Paige will be performing for Farm Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road in Kansas City, KS. More info at: http://www.SoulChildAwakenings.com

Nicolette Paige thank you for being our guest on WMM

Nicolette Paige grew up in Kansas City, Kansas

“Nicolette Paige is not your typical singer-songwriter. She is a true visionary, blending her melodic talent and heartfelt lyrics with her deep-rooted passion for healing. With a voice that effortlessly carries emotions, Nicolette shares soulful music that is inspired by her own life experiences.

But Nicolette’s artistry extends far beyond the stage. As the owner and founder of Soul Child Awakenings, she is also a renowned healer. By combining her musical talents with her healing practices, Nicolette has created a unique and powerful way to touch the lives of others. She brings her gifts to schools, hospitals, and elderly care centers, providing participants with hand-held instruments and integrating indigenous healing practices into her sessions.

Having professionally performed for over a decade, Nicolette has dedicated the last three years to incorporating her healing services into her music. The result is a transformative experience that leaves audiences moved, uplifted, and healed.

Looking to the future, Nicolette plans to continue captivating audiences through her mesmerizing performances while working with the youth and elderly, using her healing practices to bring solace and positivity into their lives. Nicolette Paige is not just a singer-songwriter; she is a force to be reckoned with, a source of inspiration, and a healer all wrapped up in one incredible package.”

Upcoming events:

Nicolette is headlining the Gaea Goddess Gathering Festival that will take place on Friday, September 15th in Waynesville, Missouri.

Nicolette is opening the Art In The Park Festival on Sunday, September 17th in Lawrence, KS. This will be the 13th year I’ve opened this festival.

On Saturday, October 7th I will be performing for Farm Fest at KC Farm at Gibbs Road in Kansas City, KS

There is so much we can talk about…I think focusing on the upcoming Gaea Goddess Gathering show may be a good idea because of how I am going to incorporate my own inner child healing into it. We can talk about whatever though! Also take note that

Every Wednesday Nicolette works at an elderly care center called Margaret’s Place and bring my music and healing services into their space. It’s quite a unique experience every time.

Nicolette Paige is Owner and Founder at Beelicious KC

Manager & Urban Farmer at Kansas City Urban Farm Co-Op

Owner and Founder, Priestess at Soul Child Awakenings

Singer-Songwriter at Nicolette Paige

From Kansas City, Kansas // Married to Darrian Davis

Nicolette Paige is owner and founder of Soul Child Awakenings. Soul Child Awakenings is a holistic healing business, practice, and way of life for the mind, body, and soul. Soul Child Awakenings focuses on empowering clients spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, and even financially by assisting them on their journey to self-mastery through indigenous spiritual practices, the use of earth medicines, and the scientific teachings of how these practices work. Soul Child Awakenings began its development in 2008, when I professionally started offering tarot readings and began my studies on African Spiritual Sciences. Since I was a child, I have always had the spiritual gift of healing and communicating with the spirit realm. Through all of my services I utilize these gifts to help guide others in discovering their own personal power and finding healing, peace, and purpose in their life. There are several core spiritual practices I often incorporate into my services: Curanderismo, Rastafari, Hoodoo, Vodou, and the religious practices of Ifa. In 2020 I was initiated into the Ifa religion, a way of life where other religions such as Vodou, Lucumi, and Candomble originate from. When I was initiated, I was given my spiritual name, ”Larada Didan Imoleina Aye Balewa”, meaning, “She Whose Healing Shines Light On The World”. Although I am initiated into Ifa and am influenced by other indigenous spiritual practices, the path I walk is led by the wisdom of my ancestors and the light and love that resides in my soul.

The name, “Soul Child Awakenings”, comes from a few profound revelations in my life. Throughout my teenage years I always knew I was a soul living a human experience that had the ability to tap into infinite knowledge and wisdom; I knew that learning new things would be an everlasting journey. I always believed in a higher power, and felt my soul was an extension or child of this higher power. To show my gratitude for this knowing, I began referring to myself as “Soul Child” and even got the name tattooed on my neck. The word, “Awakenings”, comes from the many awakenings one can experience in their life. One of the most important awakenings I believe one must have to attain true happiness is the awakening of their inner child, or what I like to call, their inner soul child. Awakening our inner soul child helps us to heal wounds and learn from our past, it helps us to remember the simple joys in life that many forget as adults, and most importantly, it helps us to live purposefully.

Nicolette Paige thank you for being our guest on WMM

Nicolette Paige will be headlining the Gaea Goddess Gathering Festival on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Waynesville, Missouri. For the 13th year, Nicolette Paige is opening the Art In The Park Festival on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 in Lawrence, KS. Nicolette Paige will be performing for Farm Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road in Kansas City, KS. More info at: http://www.SoulChildAwakenings.com

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9. Nicolette Paige – “Work”
   from: “Work” – Single / Nicolette Paige / May 2, 2017
   [“Nicolette Paige is not your typical singer-songwriter. She is a true visionary, blending her melodic talent and heartfelt lyrics with her deep-rooted passion for healing. With a voice that effortlessly carries emotions, Nicolette shares soulful music that is inspired by her own life experiences. But Nicolette’s artistry extends far beyond the stage. As the owner and founder of Soul Child Awakenings, she is also a renowned healer. By combining her musical talents with her healing practices, Nicolette has created a unique and powerful way to touch the lives of others. She brings her gifts to schools, hospitals, and elderly care centers, providing participants with hand-held instruments and integrating indigenous healing practices into her sessions. Having professionally performed for over a decade, Nicolette has dedicated the last three years to incorporating her healing services into her music. The result is a transformative experience that leaves audiences moved, uplifted, and healed. Looking to the future, Nicolette plans to continue captivating audiences through her mesmerizing performances while working with the youth and elderly, using her healing practices to bring solace and positivity into their lives. Nicolette Paige is not just a singer-songwriter; she is a force to be reckoned with, a source of inspiration, and a healer all wrapped up in one incredible package.”// Nicolette Paige, who released her debut album, NICOLETTE PAIGE on May 2, 2008, and her 11-song album, THE OTHER SIDE on October 19, 2012. Those were followed by five singles. Nicolette is the owner and founder of Soul Child Awakenings, where she combines her musical talents with her healing practices. She brings her gifts to schools, hospitals, and elderly care centers, providing participants with hand-held instruments and integrating indigenous healing practices into her sessions. More info at: http://www.SoulChildAwakenings.com]

[Nicolette Paige will be headlining the Gaea Goddess Gathering Festival on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Waynesville, Missouri.]

[For the 13th year, Nicolette Paige is opening the Art In The Park Festival on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 in Lawrence, KS.]

[Nicolette Paige will be performing for Farm Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road in Kansas City, KS.]

10. Chris Hazelton – “Watch What Happens”
    from: Easy Talk / Cellar Live – La Reserve Records LLC / August 11, 2023
    [Chris Hazelton – Hammond B-3 Organ, Brett Jackson – Baritone Saxophone, Jamie Anderson – Guitar, John Kizilarmut – Drums, Pat Conway – Congas. Executive Producer: Cory Weeds. Produced by Chris Hazelton. Recorded at Weights & Measures Soundlab (Kansas City, MO) on February 19th & 20th, 2022. Engineered and mixed by Duane Trower. Mastered by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio. Photography by Cory Weeds. // On his Bandcamp page Chris writes: “Dark (noun): a: a place or time of little or no light (ex: night, nightfall) b: absence of light. // I’ve always been somewhat of a night owl. I suppose it comes with the territory of being a jazz musician. We feel at home in dimly lit, hazy settings during the wee small hours of the morning. Something about nighttime has always been enchanting to me. There are endless possibilities, and one never knows what could happen before daybreak. // Towards the end of 2021, however, I found myself in a state of darkness that was truly unfamiliar to me. Like every other musician, the pandemic had brought my career to a grinding halt in the previous year. It seemed like losses were becoming a pattern and grief was becoming more than I could bear. At times, I even questioned whether I still WAS a musician. As the beginning of 2022 approached, I was faced with the reality that three of my greatest musical mentors had passed on, and I suddenly felt a new weight of responsibility for carrying on the tradition of the Hammond B-3 Organ in jazz. Consequently, I found a fresh sense of purpose and inspiration. // So with no real game plan in place, I booked a weekend in the studio and hired friends that I knew could deliver the feeling I was looking for. I have always had an affinity for the sound of a baritone sax in front of the organ trio. Going all the way back to George Benson’s first two albums with Ronnie Cuber and Lonnie Smith, as well as recent releases by my friends Adam Scone and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, the format has a certain grit and heaviness not found in other configurations within the jazz realm. // After dark, there is magic and mystique waiting… and maybe even some true darkness… but AFTER dark, there is always light! // from http://www.chrishazelton.com: Some things in life are just meant to be. The first time Chris Hazelton experienced a real Hammond B-3 organ, he knew instantly that it was the instrument he was destined to play. At the request of his college professor, the then-underage aspiring musician snuck into a dark Kansas City jazz club called Bobby’s Hangout to hear the man behind the console, jazz organ master Everette DeVan. After several weeks of coaxing, Mr. DeVan agreed to take Chris on a student, showing him the ins and outs of the complex machine. With a background in string bass and piano, Chris’ transfer to organ was a natural one. // From 2007 to 2009, Chris called the Big Apple home. New York City provided an education that can only be found by living there. The rhythm of the city and the constant presence of jazz royalty helped sharpen his playing into a potent combination of groove and artistry. During his time there, Chris regularly performed at legendary Harlem jazz clubs such as Minton’s Playhouse, the Lenox Lounge, and Showman’s Jazz Lounge. In 2009, Chris had the honor of studying with the world’s foremost authority in the jazz organ world, Dr. Lonnie Smith! // Upon returning to his native Kansas City, Chris has made a name for himself as one of the premier jazz organists in the midwest and recently made an appearance with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. // His flagship ensemble, Chris Hazelton’s Boogaloo 7, was assembled in 2013 and held a impressive seven-year Friday night residency at Kansas City’s Green Lady Lounge. This seven piece unit focuses on funky, rhythmic soul-jazz that harkens back to the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, a time when Lou Donaldson, Jimmy McGriff, Charles Earland, Grant Green, Lonnie Smith, and a host of others packed dance floors and venues along the “Chitlin Circuit”. The Boogaloo 7 has released two 45rpm 7-inch vinyl singles and two full-length LPs on Sunflower Soul Records, a label established by Hazelton in 2014 that produces soulful recordings with unashamedly old-school, analog vibe. // For nearly 10 years, Chris served as the organist at “The Historic” Centennial United Methodist Church in the 18th & Vine Jazz District of Kansas City, MO – a church that was once home to Count Basie and Charlie Parker. He plays bass guitar with the popular soul ensemble The Freedom Affair. He is happily married to the love of his life, Erica, and together have a daughter named Evelyn and a son named Jaxon..]

[Chris Hazelton’s Boogaloo 7 play The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO on Friday, September 1, 2023.]

11:00 – Station ID

11. The Old No 5s – “Went Out Walking”
    from: Moment to Lose / High Bar Rekkads / August 31, 2021
    [The Old No. 5s are a rock n roll band from Kansas City. Consisting of Brock Alexander on guitars, Olie Bowden on bass guitar and Adam Watson on percussion — all three share vocals, with Alexander performing most of the lead vocals. The band’s sound shifts effortlessly from blues to rock, roots to americana with original material and well known classics in each genre. Originating in late 2011, the band has self-released three full length albums; most recently ‘Moment to Lose’ in August 2021. Notably reaching the Semifinals at the International Blues Competition in Memphis, TN in both 2014 and 2017, the group has appeared at the Paxico Blues Festival, the Spirit of Kansas Festival, Bonita Springs Blues Festival, Norman Music Fest and the College World Series. Described as, “a workingman’s band” by Alexander, the group performs consistently, not only on festival stages, but regional venues, honky tonks and stages throughout the Midwest. // “Kansas City has long been a breeding ground for great music. From the jump blues of Big Joe Turner, to the jazz of Charlie Parker to more modern artists such as Trampled Under Foot and Samantha Fish, KC has done more than its share to bring great tunes to the world. Add to that list The Old No. 5s. Made up of Brock Alexander (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Adam Watson (percussion, vocals), and Olie Bowden (bass, vocals), they are self described formidable sound from the City of Fountains. The Old No. 5s are a mixture of rock, blues, and live kickassery, and their most recent release, Moment to Lose proves it.” – JD Nash, American Blues Scene.]

[The Old No 5s play Briarfest 8, atl Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive in North Kansas City, Saturday, Sept. 9, on the Main Stage. More info at: http://www.briarfearkc.com]

11:04 – Interview with Robert Bearse

Robert Bearce was born and raised in Parkville, Missouri, Robert attended the Columbia School of Broadcasting, where he honed his skills in music production. He has since recorded and released four albums and has written nearly 50 songs for his band, The Free Rent Band, and for others. He currently holds over 48 songs in copyright. Robert Bearce has performed all over the Midwest an has also completed all sorts of voice-over work. By day, Robert is a Branch Manager for a mortgage bank called Open Mortgage. Aside from his professional pursuits, in 2009, Robert Bease founded the non-for-profit BBPA, a networking group of businesses that have 33 meetings a year and various fundraising events to support local community charity. One of those events is Briarfest, music festival showcasing the best of local Kansas City and Midwest musicians. Roberet Bearce joins us today to shares all of the details about Briarfest 8, a two-day family friendly, Music Festival benefiting the Midwest Music Foundation, Synergy Services and North Kansas City Parks and Recreation. Located in beautiful Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive in North Kansas City, Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. This music festival is accessible to all area residents, and will always remain free for general admission. Briarfest has raised over $250,000 for Charity. The Friday Sept. 8, music lineup includes: School of Rock, Levee Town, The Vincent’s, Popskull Rebels, Oscar Polk All Star Band, Carl Warden Band, and Cherry Bomb. The Saturday, Sept. 9 music lineup includes: School of Rock, Jillian & Josephine, Pathfinder, Jaclyn Bell Band, Newland Band, Similar Animal, Alex Abramovitz & His Swingin’ KC Jazz Band, Stranded in the City, Brook Kafka & Friends, Free Rent Band, Tracer Heights, Old Number 5’s, Four Fried Chickens and A Coke. More info at: http://www.briarfearkc.com

Robert Bearse, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Born and raised in Parkville, Missouri, Robert is a music enthusiast who has spent a great deal of time recording original music for both his personal band and for others. His passion for music has led him to create a significant collection of songs, and he currently holds over 48 songs in copyright. Throughout his career, he has also completed all sorts of voice-over work and has performed all over the Midwest.

Robert attended the Columbia School of Broadcasting, where he honed his skills in music production. He has since recorded and released four albums from various studios in Kansas City, each showcasing his unique talent and style. He has also spent a small part of his career as a mobile DJ, providing entertainment for weddings, parties, and other events.

When he’s not working or writing, he focuses a lot of time on his family. Seeing his daughter off to college is one of his highest priorities. By day, Robert is a Branch Manager for a mortgage bank called Open Mortgage, where he utilizes his leadership skills and business expertise to help others achieve their financial goals.

Aside from his professional pursuits, he also founded a non-profit in 2009 called the BBPA. It’s a networking group of businesses that have 33 meetings a year and various fundraising events to support local community charity. One of those events is Briarfest, a free two-day music festival showcasing the best of local Kansas City and Midwest musicians. This year marks their 8th year of hosting the event, and he’s excited to see it grow year after year.

When he’s not working or volunteering, Robert enjoys spending time outdoors. Robert has always felt that he was meant to be in music, and he continues to pursue that passion today.

In short, Robert’s life has been dedicated to music and community service. Whether it’s through his original recordings or his non-profit work, Robert strives to make a positive impact on those around him. Robert is looking forward to what the future holds.

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12. PopSkull Rebels – “High Plains Drifter”
    from: Highway Vaqueros / PopSkull Rebels / July 26, 2022
    [TearDrop on vocals & guitar, Brian Sifton on drums, Cory Corbino on bass, and JD Holopter on guitars, and Sweet D on fiddle. “PopSkull” was a slang word in the Civil War for Cheap Whiskey, we are influence in Ol’school Country and Rockabilly, and a little punk thrown in for good measure! J Doyle is Founding member of the Rumblejetts and Gretsch Artist. JD also in the early 90’s was a member of the Roots/Country band the Bindlestiffs. Brian Sifton is from KC’s Cry Baby Ranch, a local favorite! Cory Corbino held down the bass for the 90’s punks Absolute Ceiling and roots rev ups the Bindlestiffs. KA “TearDrop” Browning, all I can say is just wait! he’s like a bull ready to bust out of a gate at a Rodeo.]

[PopSkull Rebels play Briarfest 8, atl Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive in North Kansas City, Friday, Sept. 8, on the Main Stage. More info at: http://www.briarfearkc.com]

11:16 – More Interview with Robert Bearse

We are talking with native son of Parkville, Missouri, Robert Bearce who has toured and recorded four albums and has written nearly 50 songs for his band, The Free Rent Band, and for others. He currently holds over 48 songs in copyright. Robert Bease founded the non-for-profit BBPA, a networking group of businesses that have 33 meetings a year and various fundraising events to support local community charity. One of those events is Briarfest, a music festival showcasing the best of local Kansas City and Midwest musicians. Roberet Bearce joins us today to shares all of the details about Briarfest 8, a two-day family friendly, Music Festival benefiting the Midwest Music Foundation, Synergy Services and North Kansas City Parks and Recreation. Located in beautiful Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive in North Kansas City, Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. This music festival is accessible to all area residents, and will always remain free for general admission. Briarfest has raised over $250,000 for Charity. The Friday Sept. 8, music lineup includes: School of Rock, Levee Town, The Vincent’s, Popskull Rebels, Oscar Polk All Star Band, Carl Warden Band, and Cherry Bomb. The Saturday, Sept. 9 music lineup includes: School of Rock, Jillian & Josephine, Pathfinder, Jaclyn Bell Band, Newland Band, Similar Animal, Alex Abramovitz & His Swingin’ KC Jazz Band, Stranded in the City, Brook Kafka & Friends, Free Rent Band, Tracer Heights, Old Number 5’s, Four Fried Chickens and A Coke. More info at: http://www.briarfearkc.com

Robert Bearse, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Briarfest VIII – Levee Days – Briarfest is a two day family friendly free admission Music Festival benefiting the Midwest Music Foundation, Synergy Services and North Kansas City Parks and Recreation. Located in beautiful Macken Park in North Kansas City, Missouri on Friday September 8, and Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Created 8 years ago, by Robert Bearce and the BBPA, this music festival has become a favorite of many Kansas Citians. A festival with a goal to be accessible to all area residents, the festival will always remain free for general admission. Briarfest has raised over $250,000 for Charity and is looking to surpass that goal in the years to come! Join us for a Weekend of Music, Brews, Food and Fun! Free general admission! VIP passes available.

Music Line-up

Friday September 8, 3:30-10:30 PM – Main Stage
Levee Town
The Vincent’s
Popskull Rebels
Oscar Polk All Star Band
Carl Warden Band
Cherry Bomb

Beer Forest Stage – 5:30-9:30 PM
School of Rock

Saturday September 9, Noon-10:30 PM – Main Stage
Similar Animal
Alex Abramovitz & His Swingin’ KC Jazz Band
Stranded in the City
Brook Kafka & Friends
Free Rent Band
Tracer Heights
Old Number 5’s
Four Fried Chickens and A Coke

Beer Forest Stage – Noon – 8:00 PM
School of Rock
Jillian & Josephine
Pathfinder
Jaclyn Bell Band
Newland Band

VIP – Weekend Pass

VIP Bar
20% off t-shirts
$5.00 off Balloon Ride – Old World Balloonery
Tasting Glass
VIP Bathrooms
The Full Briarfest Experience
*Sampling only on Saturday
Presale: $50.00 August: $60.00 Day of Event: $70.00

Presale: $25.00 August: $35.00 Day of Event: $45.00

Explore

Art and Wine Oasis sponsored by Jan Jensen Art – Vibrant Colors and Tastes combine in the luxurious outdoor tented Art Gallery Experience with Local Wineries serving their libations.

Beer Forest sponsored by Cinder Block Brewery celebrating 10 years in North KC – Nestled around the Oakes and Pines in Macken Park, the Beer Forest emerges with Local Kansas City Breweries serving up hoppy and bright brews.

Sampling Beer and Wine – 4 to 7 Saturday (get tickets here link)

A Toast to Teachers – Join us as we honor the teachers and our school staff, in our community, sponsored by Cinder Block Brewery & Briar Fest. Friday September 8th from 4-7:00 pm * Teachers and school staff receive a coupon for one free beverage at the Beer Forest Entrance,with valid photo ID and current school ID or proof of employment. (valid for Friday night between 4 and 7pm only. Coupon may not be used beyond designated times).

Hot Air Balloon Tandem Rides : Saturday 3pm to 9pm. Weather permitting. Tickets for sale at the event or online day of event. (All Ages).

Dunk Me for Charity : Elect Someone to be dunked, local or national candidates and organization leaders will be available for your dunking pleasure. Saturday Morning starting at 10:30am by the Main Stage.

Barley Brew Bus : Saturday, Bus services sponsored by the Barley Brew Bus. Making stops throughout North Kansas City, Missouri.

LYFT services : Huge Thanks to LYFT for being a sponsor of our festival, encouraging everyone to get LYFT-ed home and never drink and drive! LYFT QR codes will be posted throughout the park – so you can scan and go! LYFT drivers will also come and go from Spurtty Circle during the festival.

Black Light Art Area: Journey through the black light art tunnel, sponsored by Area Artist Craig Mildrexler. The Black Light Area will feature a two way Art Tunnel, Black Light Paint Area and more!

School Of Rock : The Beer Forest Stage, Sponsored by the School of Rock. One of the area’s top music schools will have students playing on the Macken Stage Friday and Saturday!

Robert Bearse, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Briarfest 8, a two-day family friendly, Music Festival benefiting the Midwest Music Foundation, Synergy Services and North Kansas City Parks and Recreation.

Located in beautiful Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive in North Kansas City, Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. // The Friday Sept. 8, music lineup includes: School of Rock, Levee Town, The Vincent’s, Popskull Rebels, Oscar Polk All Star Band, Carl Warden Band, and Cherry Bomb.

Saturday, Sept. 9 music lineup includes: School of Rock, Jillian & Josephine, Pathfinder, Jaclyn Bell Band, Newland Band, Similar Animal, Alex Abramovitz & His Swingin’ KC Jazz Band, Stranded in the City, Brook Kafka & Friends, Free Rent Band, Tracer Heights, Old Number 5’s, Four Fried Chickens and A Coke. More info at: http://www.briarfearkc.com

11:24

13. Jaclyn Bell – “Run This Town”
    from: “Run This Town” – Single / Jaclyn Bell / January 18, 2023
    [Kansas City based singer songwriter Jaclyn Bell. Jaclyn released her first full-length album, “Wanna Be Mine” on March 28, 2019, recorded here in Kansas City. Jaclyn Bell released her EP “Memories” in 2018, that featured her songwriting capabilities combined with the Nashville talent where it was recorded. Jaclyn Bell has been in music her whole life. From singing competitions in things like 4H when she was younger, to singing in churches, and singing background vocals on a few albums. She has been writing songs ever since I was in my teens. She attended a music recording internship with Josh and we got a lot of really good experience from everything to song composition to audio engineering. During the lockdowns she added being a vocal for hire to my portfolio. She was working with a lot of DJ’s and producers in Europe and being featured on quite a few of their singles. Jaclyn has known most of the guys in her band for most of her life and has been playing music with all of them in different capacities for over ten years! Jaclyn loves songwriting and doing this with the most amazing musicians she knows. http://www.jaclynbellmusic.com]

[Jaclyn Bell plays Briarfest 8, atl Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive in North Kansas City, Saturday, Sept. , on the Beer Forest Stage. More info at: http://www.briarfearkc.com]

14. The Whiffs – “Satellites”
    from: “Satellites” – Single / DIG! / August 4, 2023
    [The Whiffs are: Rory Cameron on vocals & guitar, Zach Campbell on vocals & bass, Joey Rubbish on vocals & guitar, and Jake Cardwell on drums. Recording produced by The Whiffs // Mixed by Steve Squire & Rob Pope at The Green Lodge in Lawrence, KS // Mastered by Steve Squire // Photography by Shawn Brackbill. // The Whiffs released the 13 track album Scratch ‘N’ Sniff on March 3, 2023. The Whiffs released the 14 track album, Another Whiff on December 6, 2019. The Whiffs released their 8-track debut release on March 10, 2017. // The Whiffs are a band from Kansas City, Missouri. “…one of the most accomplished examples of the genre I’ve heard in some time.” — SORRY STATE RECORDS. “This album just feels like America. It transports me to some mythical dive bar where The Replacements, Tom Petty, and Cheap Trick still rule the jukebox. ” — FASTER AND LOUDER

[The Whiffs play Oktoberfest Closing Concert at Mother’s Brewing Company, in Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday, September 9, at 7:30 PM.]

11:29 – Underwriting

15. The Swallowtails – “Take It Slow”
    from: “Take It Slow” – Single / Miki P / May 8, 2022
    [First single from The Swallowtails 7-track EP, THE WORLD STILL SPINS released May 22, 2023. Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, and Miki P on guitar & lead vocals. Each member is an integral part of the Kansas City music scene, writing, arranging, performing, and collaborating original music for their own groups and several other projects in the metro. “Introspective pop music with lyric-driven folk influences, mixed with collaborative energy & an odd pairing of instruments.” Miki P is a self-taught musician/multi-instrumentalist & songwriter driving the Swallowtails into a creative collaboration like any other. Miki P was born in Kansas City, KS. Miki P started playing guitar in middle school. She taught herself to play the drums, while listening to Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr. Miki P performed “She Loves You” at her 7th grade talent show. In 9th grade she joined a teen-band called American Slim as drummer & vocalist, and she wrote songs for their full-length album Irreplaceable released in 2017, followed by a single “Queen of Hearts” released April 11, 2018. Miki P has played Middle of the Map Fest, Crossroads Music Fest, Kauffman Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, and The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art before officially ending in 2018. As a teen she played drums for various groups including American Slim. At 21, Miki P began work on her debut solo-record, DOME OF SWALLOWS, that was released August 2, 2018. She then formed Miki P and the Swallowtails who released their first EP, Swallowtail in 2019, In 2021 Miki P released the 6-song EP, DON”T LOSE HOPE, created in covid isolation, in Miki P’s home space. Sitting & working from Miki’s computer, she composed and recorded 80% of the EP, working through the music like a journal entry, creating each song from her internal hurricane of emotions. All songs written, recorded, played, & mixed by Miki P. Recorded & Mixed with Emma Klien & Jake Hilger. Mastered by Joel Nanos. Miki P released her single “Your Love” on June 24, 2022. Miki P’s released the single “Peter Parker!” on March 18, 2022. // Miki P & The Swallowtails released the single, “Who’s Gonna Be There” on March 30, 2022. More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.com]

[The Swallowtails play The Warwick Theater, 3927 Main Street, KCMO on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 7:00 PM with Howard Mahan & Friends.]

[The Swallowtails play Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming St., KCMO, West Bottoms, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3:30 PM for Lemonade Social – Day 2 with Black Light Animals, Steddy P, Mr. Golden Sun, Paris Williams, Flora, Gipson, and Paul Jesse.]

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16. The Swallowtails – “Who’s Gonna Be There”
    from: “Who’s Gonna Be There” / Miki P / August 21, 2020
    [Second single from The Swallowtails 7-track EP, THE WORLD STILL SPINS released May 22, 2023. Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, and Miki P on guitar & lead vocals. Each member is an integral part of the Kansas City music scene, writing, arranging, performing, and collaborating original music for their own groups and several other projects in the metro. “Introspective pop music with lyric-driven folk influences, mixed with collaborative energy & an odd pairing of instruments.” Miki P is a self-taught musician/multi-instrumentalist & songwriter driving the Swallowtails into a creative collaboration like any other. Miki P was born in Kansas City, KS. Miki P started playing guitar in middle school. She taught herself to play the drums, while listening to Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr. Miki P performed “She Loves You” at her 7th grade talent show. In 9th grade she joined a teen-band called American Slim as drummer & vocalist, and she wrote songs for their full-length album Irreplaceable released in 2017, followed by a single “Queen of Hearts” released April 11, 2018. played Middle of the Map Fest, Crossroads Music Fest, Kauffman Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, and The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art before officially ending in 2018. As a teen she played drums for various groups including American Slim. S Att 21, Miki P began work on her debut solo-record, Dome of Swallows, that was released August 2, 2018. Shes then formed Miki P and the Swallowtails who released their first EP, Swallowtail in 2019, In 2021 Miki P released the 6-song EP, DON”T LOSE HOPE, created in covid isolation, in Miki P’s home space. Sitting & working from Miki’s computer, she composed and recorded 80% of the EP, working through the music like a journal entry, creating each song from her internal hurricane of emotions. All songs written, recorded, played, & mixed by Miki P. Recorded & Mixed with Emma Klien & Jake Hilger. Mastered by Joel Nanos. Miki P released her single “Your Love” on June 24, 2022. This new single follows Miki P’s March 18, 2022 single “Peter Parker!” // More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.com]

[The Swallowtails play The Warwick Theater, 3927 Main Street, KCMO on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 7:00 PM with Howard Mahan & Friends.]

[The Swallowtails play Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming St., KCMO, West Bottoms, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3:30 PM for Lemonade Social – Day 2 with Black Light Animals, Steddy P, Mr. Golden Sun, Paris Williams, Flora, Gipson, and Paul Jesse.]

11:55

17. Ivory Blue – “The Best of Life”
    from: “The Best of Life” – Single / IVORY BLUE / August 4, 2023
    [This new single follows IVORY’s previous release, “Control” from May 26, 2023. IVORY released the single “All Outta Love” on February 24, 2023. IVORY BLUE released their full length debut album COMPOUND LOVE on February 25, 2022. COMPOUND LOVE was in the Top Ten of WMM’s 120 Best recordings of 2022. For COMPOUND LOVE, IVORY BLUE served as songwriter, producer, vocalist and played all instruments with the exception of: Lester Estelle on drums, Klaartje Van Lue on piano, Craig Kew on bass, Lennon Bone on drums, and Marco Pascolini on pedal steel guitar. Nick Poortman served in mixing, with Kurt Festge who also served in mixing & Mastering. IVORY BLUE’s debut EP, Ready Get Set was released in June 2015. While the EP helped spread the word and give IVORY BLUE attention from regional radio and TV stations, a big break would come in 2017. In 2017 Ivory was among 1800 artists/bands that competed in neXt2Rock. Ivory won local & regional challenges and advanced to nationals in Los Angeles to win the top prize. // IVORY BLUE has played Crossroads Music Festival, The Middle of the Map Festival, The Westport Roots Festival, the KCPT Screening of “Real Boy” at The Kansas City Public Library, and Kauffman Stadium. // Ivory Blue was born in 1986 in Peoria Illinois, as Devin James Miclettet. Ivory’s birth mother put them up for adoption at the age of four. Ivory speaks about how it was difficult to find trust in people offering their home to someone denied it for so long, Ivory lived with eight different families, before running away at 15. // Ivory has talked with us about how in their life they have turned to music to express pain. Ivory spent most of their childhood looking for a family. In 2010 Klaartje Van Lue saw Ivory performing in a YouTube video and contacted them, flying Ivory to Kansas City, and adopting Ivory into the Van Lue family. During the past 10 years Ivory came out as “Non-Binary Transgender”. // As a multi-instrumentalist, Ivory began refining their performance style, using digital looping pedals to stack harmonies and guitar parts live on stage, giving their solo shows the feel of a full band. In 2011, Ivory settled in Kansas City, MO and quickly began attracting an intense regional following for their strong vocals and incisive, deeply personal lyrics. // By 2013, IVORY BLUE was playing regularly in and around Kansas City and the first EP ‘Ready Get Set’ was released. in 2015. IVORY BLUE released the video of “Family Table” directed by Mikal Shapiro, on August 21, 2021 and the audio track was released on September 7, 2021. IVORY BLUE released the single “Good Changes” on Oct 26, 2021. Ivory Blue released the singles: “Heavy,” “Bad Weather,” “It Must Have Been Me,” “Compound Love,” and “The Start” on December 14, 2021. IVORY BLUE released their debut album COMPOUND LOVE on February 25, 2022. IVORY BLUE released the single “Red Light” on July 29, 2022. IVORY BLUE released the single “Starlit Love Child” on October 28, 2022. IVORY BLUE released the single “All Outta Love” on February 24, 2023. More info at: https://linktr.ee/ivorybluemusic%5D

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

Next week on September 6 – Dan Jones and Matt Ronan join us to share music from the new Dan Jones and The Squids album, Rock and Roll Daydreams to be released: September 1, 2023. //Also next week we talk with Mara Rose Williams, Assistant Managing EditorRace/Equity at The Kansas City Star about a new 4-week series The KC Star is producing in collaboiration with KCGIFT and 90.1 FM KKFI that will begin on Friday, September 22, at 12:00 Noon. // Also next week musicians Scott Easterday and Cody Wyoming join us to share details about his band Expassionates performing all of songs from the late Abigail Henderson/Christopher Meck band Tiny Horse and their EP Darkly Sparkly to be perfomed live at recordBar on Sunday, September 10, at 7:00 PM, to benefit Midwest Music Foundation // And also next week Nick Carswell of the band Carswell and Hope joins us to talk about Mixmaster 2023 Conference, Saturday, September 9 at The Lawrence Public Library 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM connecting music professionals with bookers, promoters, venues and more more info at http://www.mixmaster2023.com

Our Script/Playlist is a “cut and paste” of information.
Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org

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Show #1009

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, August 30, 2023

Miki P & The Swallowtails + Nicolette Paige + Robert Bearce & Briarfest 8

Mark spins more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Wills Van Doorn & Kat King, Tre Mutava, The Swallowtails, Katy Guillen & The Drive with Mireya Ramos, Eddie Moore, IVORY BLUE, The Whiffs, Nicolette Paige, Kat King, Chris Hazelton, Jaclyn Bell, The Old No. 5s, PopSkull Rebels, and Alien Hellbop.

At 10:30 we talk with Nicolette Paige, who released her debut album, NICOLETTE PAIGE on May 2, 2008, and her 11-song album, THE OTHER SIDE on October 19, 2012. Those were followed by five singles. Nicolette is the owner and founder of Soul Child Awakenings, where she combines her musical talents with her healing practices. She brings her gifts to schools, hospitals, and elderly care centers, providing participants with hand-held instruments and integrating indigenous healing practices into her sessions. Nicolette Paige will be headlining the Gaea Goddess Gathering Festival on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, in Waynesville, Missouri. For the 13th year, Nicolette Paige is opening the Art In The Park Festival on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 in Lawrence, KS. Nicolette Paige will be performing for Farm Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at The KC Farm School at Gibbs Road in Kansas City, KS. More info at: http://www.SoulChildAwakenings.com

At 11:00 Mark welcomes Robert Bearce who shares details about Briarfest 8, a two-day family friendly, Music Festival benefiting the Midwest Music Foundation, Synergy Services and North Kansas City Parks and Recreation. Located in beautiful Macken Park, 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive in North Kansas City, Friday, Sept. 8 and Saturday, Sept. 9. This music festival is accessible to all area residents, and will always remain free for general admission. Briarfest has raised over $250,000 for Charity. The Friday Sept. 8, music lineup includes: School of Rock, Levee Town, The Vincent’s, Popskull Rebels, Oscar Polk All Star Band, Carl Warden Band, and Cherry Bomb. The Saturday, Sept. 9 music lineup includes: School of Rock, Jillian & Josephine, Pathfinder, Jaclyn Bell Band, Newland Band, Similar Animal, Alex Abramovitz & His Swingin’ KC Jazz Band, Stranded in the City, Brook Kafka & Friends, Free Rent Band, Tracer Heights, Old Number 5’s, Four Fried Chickens and A Coke. More info at: http://www.briarfearkc.com

At 11:30 AM Miki P shares details about the new album from The Swallowtails, THE WORLD IS STILL. Formed in Kansas City, Missouri in 2018, The Swallowtails trio is made up of Miki P, Adee Dancy, and Rachel Lovelace. THE WORLD IS STILL was recorded, mixed, & mastered at Element Recording Studio by Joel Nanos, with Miki P on drums, guitars, & vocals; Adee Dancy on cello & vocals; Rachel Lovelace on bassoon; with John O’Keefe on bass. The Swallowtails play The Warwick Theater, 3927 Main Street, KCMO on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 7:00 PM with Howard Mahan & Friends. The Swallowtails play Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming St., KCMO, West Bottoms, on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 3:30 PM for Lemonade Social – Day 2 with Black Light Animals, Steddy P, Mr. Golden Sun, Paris Williams, Flora, Gipson, and Paul Jesse. More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.rocks/thesallowtails

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Show #1009

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, August 23, 2023

Mireya Ramos & Trevor Turla & Bill Sundahl of the Crossroads Music Fest

1. “It’s Showtime Folks”
   from: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to All That Jazz / 1980
   [WMM’s theme song]

Joining us for the entire show is our guest co-host Bill Sundahl, the founder of Crossroads Music Festival who has been coming on this radio program for 19 years now sharing information about the music and venues and collaborations associated with CMF.

Bill Sundahl founded the Crossroads Music Fest in 2005. After a varied set of careers that led to the Fundraising Leadership Series at the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 2016, Bill’s passion for connecting people with ways to grow our community took root. Bill Sundahl spent eight years at KKFI 90.1 FM, starting as an events and volunteer coordinator, then as 90.1 FM KKFI’s Development Director. For last 10 years Bill has played bass and provided vocals for the Kansas City super group, Starhaven Rounders. Bill and his wife Wende are the proud parents of two daughters who all love to find fun places to camp near the water. Bill serves as vice president of corporate partnerships at The Beacon. The Kansas City Beacon is a non-profit online news outlet covering Kansas City local news focused on in-depth journalism in the public interest.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The Kansas City Beacon is a non-profit online news outlet covering Kansas City local news focused on in-depth journalism in the public interest. It launched in March 2020. It is part of The Beacon, a regional nonprofit news network serving Kansas and Missouri that was founded by Kelsey Ryan, who served as the Beacon’s first publisher.

Beacon stories are revelatory, contextual, data-driven and solutions-driven, with a focus on Kansas City local news. Our reporting centers around issues in health care, education, economics, environment and civic engagement.

Mission: To spur reforms in the public interest by shining light on wrongdoings and abuse by government, businesses and other powerful institutions through in-depth, solutions-driven journalism.

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

Presented by Community Lending of America, Inc. The 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest is this Saturday, August 26 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM. This longrunning festival showcases Diverse Music on 6 Stages, with 25+ Bands, in The Historic West Bottoms. More info or for advance tickets: http://www.cmfkc.com

Six Stages in the Historic West Bottoms:

Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship)
All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage)
Somera Road, 1215 Union Avenue, KCMO (VIP Stage)

Featuring: Mireya Ramos + KC Latin Jazz Orchestra + Jass & The Boys + Black Light Animals + Julia Othmer + Heidi Lynne Gluck + Trevor Turla + Memphissippi + Men of Men + Carswell & Hope + Rural Grit All Stars + Zee Underscore & Noye + David Luther + Elizabeth Moen + Jamogi + WAP Gang + Whitney Payne Quartet + Jay Welch + The Chunk + Impossible Objects w/ special guests Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman + DJ Joe McGuire + Rebel Song Academy + Art as Mentorship Students

The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage)
Sponsored by Stockyards Brewing Company

6:00 to 6:45 PM – Whitney Payne Quartet
7:30 to 8:15 PM – Rebel Song Academy
9:00 to 9:45 PM – Memphissippi Sounds
10:30 to 11:30 PM – Heidi Lynne Gluck

2. Memphissippi Sounds – “Crossroads”
   from: Welcome to the Land / Memphissippi Sounds / September 20, 2021
   [Memphissippi Sounds are Cameron Kimbrough on vocals, guitar, & percussion, and The Legendary Yella P on vocals, guitar, and blues harp. One fateful summer night in a club on Beale Street, the paths of two uniquely gifted musicians aligned. Cameron Kimbrough (grandson of Junior Kimbrough and native of the famed Mississippi hill country) brought his raw, stripped-down rhythms from the open air of Potts Camp, MS, to the crowded room. As the audience took in Kimbrough’s drum beats, another powerful and mesmerizing voice emerged – the sound of Damion “Yella P” Pearson’s harmonica. // An instant connection grew from this chance encounter, and Cam and Yella teamed up to form Memphissippi Sounds. Kimbrough had grown up hearing the blues at his grandfather’s juke joint, and he later taught himself to play. Yella P was also self-taught on the harmonica. He bought his first blues harp at age 13, spending countless hours honing his style and listening to the blues on Beale Street. Memphissippi Sounds officially debuted their custom sound (a blend of North Mississippi hill country blues combined with Memphis blues, soul, and hip-hop) at the New Daisy Theatre while opening up for guitar legend Eric Gales. Since then, they’ve taken the Memphissippi sound on the road, playing everywhere from juke joints to major music festivals throughout the United States and abroad. In 2021, Memphissippi Sounds released their critically acclaimed debut album, Welcome to the Land, a project that charted internationally and also earned them their first Blues Awards nomination for Best Emerging Artist Album.]

[Memphissippi Sounds play the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, August 27, at 9:00 PM on the Stockyards Brewing Company Stage at The Black Box Theatre, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. Info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

3. Heidi Lynne Gluck – “All I See Is Magic”
   from: Migrate Or Die / Heidi Lynne Gluck / July 7, 2023
   [Cowritten with Kenny Childers. Heidi Lynne Gluck released the singles: “All I See Is Magic” on May 25, 2023, “I’m Not Free” on June 2, 2023 and “Skyscraper” on June 7, 2023 Lawrence, Kansas based Heidi Lynne Gluck is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist originally from the middle of Canada. After transplant-ing herself from the plains of Manitoba to the midwestern United States, Heidi quickly became an in-demand player, performing on stage and in the studio both as a solo artist and with renowned musicians including Juliana Hatfield & Some Girls, Margot & The Nuclear So and Sos, Lily & Madeleine, The Pieces, The Only Children, and others. Heidi Lynne Gluck joined us live on WMM on June 8, and Aug. 24, 2016. Heidi Lynne Gluck released her critically acclaimed album, PONY SHOW through Lawrence based Lotuspool Records on Aug. 26, 2016. This was the follow-up to her critically acclaimed release THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ROOM, released April 28, 2015. Heidi Lynne Gluck released the 8th edition of the Too Much Rock, limited edition, 7” vinyl Single Series on Aug. 3, 2018, featuring her original song, “Party Line.” and the B-side, “Good Guys and Bad Guys” a new version of Camper Van Beethoven song. Heidi Lynne Gluck also plays with the band the Roseline and was a featured vocalist on “Beauty in the Distance” with Asterales. Heidi recently released two new singles with Tom Brosseau, “Sunflower” on Dec. 15, 2022, and “Under African Skies” on Feb. 17, 2023.]

[Heidi Lynne Gluck plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 27, at 10:30 PM on the Stockyards Brewing Company Stage at The Black Box Theatre, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

10:17

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

Presented by Community Lending of America, Inc. The 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest is this Saturday, August 26 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM. This long running festival showcases Diverse Music on 6 Stages, with 25+ Bands, in The Historic West Bottoms. More info or for advance tickets: http://www.cmfkc.com

Six Stages in the Historic West Bottoms:

Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship)
All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage)
Somera Road, 1215 Union Avenue, KCMO (VIP Stage)

Featuring: Mireya Ramos + KC Latin Jazz Orchestra + Jass & The Boys + Black Light Animals + Julia Othmer + Heidi Lynne Gluck + Trevor Turla + Memphissippi + Men of Men + Carswell & Hope + Rural Grit All Stars + Zee Underscore & Noye + David Luther + Elizabeth Moen + Jamogi + WAP Gang + Whitney Payne Quartet + Jay Welch + The Chunk + Impossible Objects w/ special guests Camry Ivory, Emily Milner,

The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
Sponsored by Kissick Construction

5:00 to 5:45 PM – WAP Gang
6:15 to 7:00 PM – Jamogi
7:30 to 8:15 PM – The Chunk
8:45 to 9:45 PM – Jay Welch
10:30 to 11:30 PM – Zee Underscore & Noye
12:00 to 1:00 AM – Men of Men

11:23 – Underwriting

4. Jamogi – “Star-Crossed Lover”
   from: Star-Crossed Lover – EP / Jam Tunes / March 3, 2023
   [Jamogi is also know as Byron Hyde a Kanas City based singer, songwriter, MC, producer, originally form Los Angeles, California. Since releasing this EP Jamogi released a “Star-Crossed Lover GALACTIC REMIX (feat. Watchman)” single on June 9, 2023.Jamogi previously released the AGE OF AQUARIUS EP on March 3, 2023, and the single “Celebration” on December 9, 2022, and the single “Anymore” on May 6, 2022.]

[Jamogi plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, at 6:15 PM on the Kissick Construction Stage at The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

5. The Chunk – “Gateway Drug”
   from: The Chunk: Greatest Hits World Tour, vol. 1 / Skank Records / April 20, 2022
   [The Chunk is a high energy punk rock power trio that is pioneering a genre they call “Chunk Rock”. With a mix of ska, punk, reggae, hard rock, and their signature chunk spice this new sound aims to hit hard and make you feel the groove. Bryan, Ollie, and Jansen first met in 2014 on the University of Kansas Drumline where they all picked up a heavily rhythmical influence and the same sense of rehearsal etiquette. It would only be years later in 2017 when they decided to get together in the basement of Bryan’s parents’ house to play some Sublime and Blink 182 covers and that’s where it all started. From there they built a library of classics and made themselves into the perfect band for your weekend house party and would go on to play many living rooms and basements. Their original music is made of aggressive riffs, fast tempos, and is designed to turn the vibe up to eleven. Electric performances paired with a bit of witty banter, The Chunk always puts on a good show. More info at: wwwchunkrock.com]

[The Chunk plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, at 7:30 PM on the Kissick Construction Stage at The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

6. Zee Underscore – “In The Way (feat. Amadi Luv)”
   from: “In The Way (feat. Amadi Luv)” – Single / Underscore Form / July 12, 2023
   [Zee Underscore is a Kansas City based singer, songwriter, electrical engineer, and co-founder @zntl_ent More information at: https://linktr.ee/Zeebee.notes%5D

[Zee Underscore & Noye play the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, at 10:30 PM on the Kissick Construction Stage at The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

Presented by Community Lending of America, Inc. The 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest is this Saturday, August 26 – 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM. This longrunning festival showcases Diverse Music on 6 Stages, with 25+ Bands, in The Historic West Bottoms. More info or for advance tickets: http://www.cmfkc.com

Six Stages in the Historic West Bottoms:

Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship)
All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage)
Somera Road, 1215 Union Avenue, KCMO (VIP Stage)

Featuring: Mireya Ramos + KC Latin Jazz Orchestra + Jass & The Boys + Black Light Animals + Julia Othmer + Heidi Lynne Gluck + Trevor Turla + Memphissippi + Men of Men + Carswell & Hope + Rural Grit All Stars + Zee Underscore & Noye + David Luther + Elizabeth Moen + Jamogi + WAP Gang + Whitney Payne Quartet + Jay Welch + The Chunk + Impossible Objects w/ special guests Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman + DJ Joe McGuire + Rebel Song Academy + Art as Mentorship Students

The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
Sponsored by Missouri Arts Council

6:45 to 7:30 PM – Impossible Objects (Nate Hofer & Krysztof Nemeth) w/
8:15 to 9:00 PM – Impossible Objects (Nate & Krysztof) w/
9:45 to 10:30 PM – Impossible Objects (Nate & Krysztof) w/

With special guests: Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman

10:41

7. Chase The Horseman – “Disinformation Blues (Radio Edit)”
   from: Disinformation Blues EP / Chase The Horseman / July 12, 2019
   [Music & lyrics by Chase Horseman. Recorded & Mixed by Joel Nanos & Chase Horseman at Element Recording. Mastered by Joel Nanos. Drums by Ian Dobyns, bass by Skylar Cowdry, guitar/vocals/synthesizers by Chase Horseman. Chase The Horseman released the single “Poor Song” on February 4, 2020, and the single “U Martyr U” June 19, 2018, and the single “Modern Ruins” on Oct 4, 2018. Chase The Horseman film composer, band leader, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, & producer. They have composed music for over 40 films and as producer collaborated with Teri Quinn, Heidi Lynne Gluck, KD Kuro, Nan Turner, The Roseline. Recently Chase created the music for two feature-length episodes of the Blum House Films and Hulu original series, “Into the Dark.” On May 1 Chase released, a quarantine cover of “Midnight, The Stars and You” written by Harry M. Woods, Jimmy Campbell & Reg Connelly Stanley. The most famous version was recorded in 1934 by Ray Noble & his Orchestra with an uncredited Al Bowlly on vocals. This was used in the ballroom scene and closing of Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror film The Shining based on the novel by Stephen King. All of the profits of this single will be donated directly to service industry workers in Kansas City and Midwest Music Foundation on a 50/50 basis. http://www.chasethehorseman.bandcamp.com]

[Chase the Horseman plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, on the Missouri Arts Council stage at The Black Box Theatre, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

10:44

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

Presented by Community Lending of America, Inc. The 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest is this Saturday, August 26 – 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM. This longrunning festival showcases Diverse Music on 6 Stages, with 25+ Bands, in The Historic West Bottoms. More info or for advance tickets: http://www.cmfkc.com

Six Stages in the Historic West Bottoms:

Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship)
All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage)
Somera Road, 1215 Union Avenue, KCMO (VIP Stage)

Featuring: Mireya Ramos + KC Latin Jazz Orchestra + Jass & The Boys + Black Light Animals + Julia Othmer + Heidi Lynne Gluck + Trevor Turla + Memphissippi + Men of Men + Carswell & Hope + Rural Grit All Stars + Zee Underscore & Noye + David Luther + Elizabeth Moen + Jamogi + WAP Gang + Whitney Payne Quartet + Jay Welch + The Chunk + Impossible Objects w/ special guests Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman + DJ Joe McGuire + Rebel Song Academy + Art as Mentorship Students

Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship)
Sponsored by Community Lending America

5:00 to 6:00 PM – Black Light Animals
7:00 to 8:00 PM – Jass & The Boys
9:00 to 10:00 PM – Mireya Ramos
11:00 to 12:00 AM – Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra

10:50

8. Black Light Animals – “Persephone”
   from: Persephone – Single / Groove King Records / September 23, 2022
   [Persephone” is the latest release from the psychedelic soul group, Black Light Animals, comprised of members of the soul powerhouse, The Freedom Affair. Written and produced by Black Light Animals. Alex Hartmann on drums & percussion, Branden Moser on bass & background vocal, Cody Calhoun on lead electric guitar & background vocals, Colby Bales on lead & background vocals, & acoustic guitar, with Alyssa Bell on viola, Matt Bennett on violin, and Sascha Groschang on cello. String Arrangement by Alyssa Bell and Colby Bales. Mixed and Engineered by Cole Bales. Album Artwork by Sean at Pariah in the Sky. Video Directed by Dave BrickThe track is modeled after the sweeping, orchestral arrangements akin to the likes of Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood as well as David Axelrod. And in the tradition of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” the song tells the story of the narrator’s plea to a mysterious woman to not steal her lover’s heart. This new single follows the release of Black Light Animals’ full length debut album, Playboys of The Western World released on Groove King Records on July 3, 2020. Black Light Animals played a special Vinyl Release Show at Lemonade Park, Saturday, August 21, with The Freedom Affair. Formed from the ashes of their last band, Instant Karma the new record contains lush pop vocals crooned over spaghetti western riffs, psychedelic synth, and hip hop drums. Playboys of the Western World is a sprawling, decadent examination of what it means to be a human being through the lens of horror movie organs, spaghetti western guitars, hip hop grooves, psychedelic sojourns, and ballads crooned to lovers in the night. More info at: http://www.blacklightanimalsband.bandcamp.com]

[The Black Light Animals plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, on the Missouri Arts Council stage at 5:00 PM on the Community Lending of America sponsored Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

9. Jass – “Lifetime”
   from: “Lifetime” – Single / JASS / January 6, 2023
   [Jass is Jasmine “Jass” Couch. Jass and The Boys released the single “Love U Like I Love U” on December 2, 2022. Jass released the EP, OFF KEY: TOO HIGH on September 23, 2022. Jass released the single “Higher Ground” on August 16, 2022. It was #1 on WMM’s 50 Favorite Singles of 2022. Jass released her single, “Him” on February 23, 2022. Jass released At the Close of a Decade on November 26, 2022. It was part of WMM’s 121 Best Recordings of 2021. She wrote, “After years of writing and recording in voice memos .. I decided to grab my iPad and began recording something that I am very proud of. I named it, At the Close of A Decade, and released it in November 2019. With my iPhone/iPad, some apple headphones, I created this project. The amazing people around me told me it was worth it, even when I didn’t believe it myself. I convinced myself I would be the only one that liked my songs. If you decide to listen you’ll hear sound clips of shows and movies that made a difference in the way I saw the world, the way I saw myself, and the way I overcame my experiences. I remember asking my grandma and my son if I should release what I’ve been writing and they both said very simply to do it, so I’ve done it. I want to thank all of my wonderful friends who have been my soundboards during this process, all of the people that have asked me when it’s coming, the people that have kept me accountable, and believed that this time it was for real. My story is so very triumphant and beautiful because I have overcome experiences and shunned the fear I had to do what I love. It’s crazy how you can talk your way out of some amazing things and also how you can talk yourself into making some amazing things happen. If you partake, I hope you enjoy.” // Jass has opened for Thundercat sat GRINDERS, headlined a show at The Bottleneck in Lawrence with my boys! (Colby Bales and Brande Moser), and she opened up for The New Respects at The Uptown, and sang the Negro National Anthem at BLAQUE to School Night at the KC Monarchs game.More info at: http://www.jassrcouch.com] [Jass played Manor Fest 5 in Kansas City on Thur, May 25, at 7:00 PM at Big Mood, 2020 Baltimore, KCMO – East Crossroads with Dalima Kapten, and The Swallowtails.] [Jass played live on WMM on June 21 for Make Music Day!]

[Jass & The Boys plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, on the Missouri Arts Council stage at 7:00 PM on the Community Lending of America sponsored Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

10. Jass & The Boys – “Gvn2u (feat. Jass & Black Light Animals)”
    from: “Gvn2u(feat. Jass & Black Light Animals)”-Single / Groove King Records / July 14, 2023
    [New single from Jass & The Boys follows their earlier single, “Love U Like I Love U (feat. Jass & Black Light Animals) “ released December 2, 2022 through Groocve King Records. “The Boys” are the members of Black Light Animals: Colby Bales, Branden Moser, & Cody Calhoun. Colby and Branden also are pare of the Freedom Affair. Jass is Jasmine “Jass” Couch released the EP OFFKEY: TOO HIGH on September 23, 2022. Jass released her single “Higher Ground” on August 16, 2022. It was WMM’s #1 Single in our 50 Favorite Singles of 2022. Jass released her single “Him” on February 23, 2022. Jass released AT THE CLOSE OF A DECADE on November 26, 2022. It was part of WMM’s 121 Best Recordings of 2021. She wrote, “After years of writing and recording in voice memos, I decided to grab my iPad and began recording something that I am very proud of, and named it, At the Close of A Decade, and released it in November 2019. With my iPhone/iPad, some apple headphones, I created this project. The amazing people around me told me it was worth it, even when I didn’t believe it myself. I convinced myself I would be the only one that liked my songs. If you decide to listen you’ll hear sound clips of shows and movies that made a difference in the way I saw the world, the way I saw myself, and the way I overcame my experiences. I remember asking my grandma and my son if I should release what I’ve been writing and they both said very simply to do it, so I’ve done it. I want to thank all of my wonderful friends who have been my soundboards during this process, all of the people that have asked me when it’s coming, the people that have kept me accountable, and believed that this time it was for real. My story is so very triumphant and beautiful because I have overcome experiences and shunned the fear I had to do what I love. It’s crazy how you can talk your way out of some amazing things and also how you can talk yourself into making some amazing things happen. If you partake, I hope you enjoy.” // Jass has played The Essence Festival, Apocalypse Meow, Manor Fest, Farmers Ball, KC Monarchs, recordBar, Bottleneck, Mutual Musicians Foundation, Grinders, Sofar Sounds, The Uptown Theatre . She has shared the stages with The New Respects, Thundercat, Old Sound, and many others. More info at: http://www.jassrcouch.com]

[Jass & The Boys plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, on the Missouri Arts Council stage at 7:00 PM on the Community Lending of America sponsored Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:00 – Station ID

11. Mireya & The Poor Choices – “Regresa Ya”
    from: “Regresa Ya” – Single / Mireya Ramos / July 28, 2023
    [Latin-Grammy-winning, multiple Latin Grammy nominated and Grammy-nominated vocalist, violinist, Guitarron player, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – NY’s only all-women mariachi. She embodies all of her musical influences whether classical, mariachi, salsa, merengue or hip-hop, always creating a unique and refreshing sound. Her versatility, natural improvisational skills and beautiful tone has made her one of the top Latin artists in New York City and has landed her features on legendary albums by Latin Grammy Winner percussionist Luisito Quintero, Bobbito & Stretch, Len Smythe, Chicano Batman, Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas) and many more. As a big advocate of empowering the next generation and promoting the importance of representation, she has been an integral part of educational projects like México Beyond Mariachi, Lincoln Center, and Mariachi Academy NY. She continues to share her experience and knowledge through workshops, educational programs and performances. Apart from touring with her band, she is proudly involved in She is the Music, the Recording Academy as a serving governor of the NY Chapter, a SAG-Aftra member and promoting her debut solo album self titled “Mireya” which include collaborations with Flor de Toloache, Gaby Moreno, Haydée Milanés, Camilo Lara, Adrian Quesada, Velcro and the legendary Mike Garson. Originally for San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mireya Ramos, has an exciting new album coming out that was recorded here in Kansas City titled, Sin Fronteras, co-produced with Beau Bledsoe and the KC-based super-group, Slim Hanson and the Poor Choices. Sin Fronteras will be officially released on September 15, 2023.]

[Mireya Ramos plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, at 9:00 PM on the Community Lending of America sponsored Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:04 – Interview with Mireya Ramos & Trevor Turla

Latin-Grammy-winning, multiple Latin Grammy nominated and Grammy-nominated vocalist, violinist, Guitarron player, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – NY’s only all-women mariachi. She embodies all of her musical influences whether classical, mariachi, salsa, merengue or hip-hop, always creating a unique and refreshing sound. Her versatility, natural improvisational skills and beautiful tone has made her one of the top Latin artists in New York City and has landed her features on legendary albums by Latin Grammy Winner percussionist Luisito Quintero, Bobbito & Stretch, Len Smythe, Chicano Batman, Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas) and many more. As a big advocate of empowering the next generation and promoting the importance of representation, she has been an integral part of educational projects like México Beyond Mariachi, Lincoln Center, and Mariachi Academy NY. She continues to share her experience and knowledge through workshops, educational programs and performances. Apart from touring with her band, she is proudly involved in She is the Music, the Recording Academy as a serving governor of the NY Chapter, a SAG-Aftra member and promoting her debut solo album self titled “Mireya” which include collaborations with Flor de Toloache, Gaby Moreno, Haydée Milanés, Camilo Lara, Adrian Quesada, Velcro and the legendary Mike Garson.

Originally for San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mireya Ramos, has an exciting new album coming out that was recorded here in Kansas City titled, Sin Fronteras, co-produced with Beau Bledsoe and the KC-based super-group, Slim Hanson and the Poor Choices. Sin Fronteras will be officially released on September 15, 2023. Mireya Ramos plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, August 26, on Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO.

Mireya Ramos Thank you for being with us on WMM.

Trevor Turla a multi-talented Kansas City based trombonist, singer, songwriter, bandleader and composer. Trevor Turla is the founder of the soul/rock band Sulu Moon and for 8 years was a member of the Grand Marquis blues ensemble, he has a new solo single called, “Walk With Love” to be released on August 26, 2023. Trevor Turla plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, at All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO.

Trevor Turla, Thank you for being with us on WMM.

Also with us is Bill Sundahl, the founder of Crossroads Music Festival who has been coming on this radio program for 19 years now sharing information about the music and venues and collaborations associated with CMF.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

We last welcomed Mireya Ramos on the radio show on March 15, 2023 when she joined us to share details about Mireya Ramos Presents Ladies Rock! on Saturday, March 18, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Charlotte Street, 3333 Wyoming, Kansas City Missouri.

Mireya Ramos, is founder of the Latin-Grammy winning, all-female mariachi group Flor de Toloache. Flor de Toloache is an all-female mariachi band based in NYC and founded by Mireya I. Ramos & Shae Fiol in 2008. // Flor de Toloache first began playing in the NYC subways where they were noticed by numerous media outlets including the New York Times. In 2014, they released their first album Mariachi Flor de Toloache and in 2016 they toured with The Arcs after having contributed to their album Yours, Dreamily. In 2017, they won a Latin Grammy for “Best Ranchero/Mariachi Album” for their second studio album Las Caras Lindas – a first-time win by women. “We wanted to do fusion because there was so much more that we can express musically, and we wanted to work with [producer] Rafa Sardina,” says Ramos. “We were really excited and also nervous. We didn’t know what to expect.” In 2019, they were nominated for a Grammy for “Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album” for their third studio album Indestructible, which was produced by Rafa Sardina and includes collaborations with notable artists including John Legend, Miguel, Camilo Lara, and Alex Cuba.

11:13

12. Mireya & The Poor Choices & Calvin Arsenia – “I Fall To Pieces”
    from: “I Fall To Pieces” – Single / Mireya Ramos / August 22, 2023
    [Latin-Grammy-winning, multiple Latin Grammy nominated and Grammy-nominated vocalist, violinist, Guitarron player, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – NY’s only all-women mariachi. She embodies all of her musical influences whether classical, mariachi, salsa, merengue or hip-hop, always creating a unique and refreshing sound. Her versatility, natural improvisational skills and beautiful tone has made her one of the top Latin artists in New York City and has landed her features on legendary albums by Latin Grammy Winner percussionist Luisito Quintero, Bobbito & Stretch, Len Smythe, Chicano Batman, Adrian Quesada (Black Pumas) and many more. As a big advocate of empowering the next generation and promoting the importance of representation, she has been an integral part of educational projects like México Beyond Mariachi, Lincoln Center, and Mariachi Academy NY. She continues to share her experience and knowledge through workshops, educational programs and performances. Apart from touring with her band, she is proudly involved in She is the Music, the Recording Academy as a serving governor of the NY Chapter, a SAG-Aftra member and promoting her debut solo album self titled “Mireya” which include collaborations with Flor de Toloache, Gaby Moreno, Haydée Milanés, Camilo Lara, Adrian Quesada, Velcro and the legendary Mike Garson. Originally for San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mireya Ramos, has an exciting new album coming out that was recorded here in Kansas City titled, Sin Fronteras, co-produced with Beau Bledsoe and the KC-based super-group, Slim Hanson and the Poor Choices. Sin Fronteras will be officially released on September 15, 2023.]

[Mireya Ramos plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, at 9:00 PM on the Community Lending of America sponsored Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:18 – More Interview with Mireya Ramos & Trevor Turla

We are talking with Latin-Grammy-winning, multiple Latin Grammy nominated and Grammy-nominated vocalist, violinist, Guitarron player, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – NY’s only all-women mariachi. Mireya Ramos

Mireya Ramos, has an exciting new album coming out that was recorded here in Kansas City titled, Sin Fronteras, co-produced with Beau Bledsoe and the KC-based super-group, Slim Hanson and the Poor Choices. Sin Fronteras will be officially released on September 15, 2023. Mireya Ramos plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, August 26, on Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO.

Also with us is Trevor Turla a multi-talented Kansas City based trombonist, singer, songwriter, bandleader and composer. Trevor Turla is the founder of the soul/rock band Sulu Moon and a member of the Grand Marquis blues ensemble, he has a new solo single called, “Walk With Love” to be released on August 26, 2023. Trevor Turla plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, at All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO.

Mireya Ramos and Trevor Turla, Thank you for being with us on WMM.

Also with us is Bill Sundahl, the founder of Crossroads Music Festival who has been coming on this radio program for 19 years now sharing information about the music and venues and collaborations associated with CMF.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Mireya and Trevor and Bill are here to share all of the details about 19th Annual KKFI Crossroads Music Fest – Saturday, August 26th, 2023

Trevor Turla released his debut EP AND WE CONTINUE on April 21, 2022.. Trevor Turla composed all of the music on this EP that included Trevor Turla on trombone, Daniel Dissmore on trumpet, Aryana Nemati on saxophone, Fritz Hutchison on guitar & banjo, Miki P on guitar & vocals, John O’Keefe on bass, Nik Douglas on drums, Carmen Dieker on fiddle, Jake Keegan on dobro, and Chris Hazelton on organ. “Let Go” was the second single released on February 17, 2022. We first played Trevor Turla on WMM on July 29, 2020. His track “Busted” was released on a compilation titled KANSAS CITY SYZYGY that featured over 25 Kansas City-based musicians who came together to create a compilation of music created during the shutdown of the world in the Spring of 2020. // Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Trevor Turla is now lives in Kansas City. Trevor defines himself as a musician. He started playing the bagpipes, at 8 and hasn’t stopped the pursuit of music since. He received his Bachelor’s in Jazz Studies for trombone from the UMKC Conservatory of Music. Trevor now creates music full time by playing, recording, and holding clinics around the United States. Trevor ha collaborated with” Kadesh Flow, Jake Wells, Grand Marquis, Miki P, Fritz Hutchison, LA Jones, and many more. He was also the founder, lead singer & trombonist for the band Sulu Moon. Info at http://www.trevorturla.com.]

Mireya Ramos and Trevor Turla, Thank you for being with us on WMM.

Mireya Ramos plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, on the Missouri Arts Council stage at 0:00 PM on the Community Lending of America sponsored Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship) one of 6 STAGES in the Historic West Bottoms with over 25 Bands. Info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, (Indoor Stage) Sponsored by Somera Road

6:00 to 7:00 PM – David Luther
8:00 to 9:00 PM – Julia Othmer
10:00 to 11:00 PM – Elizabeth Moen
12:00 to 1:15 AM – Trevor Turla

11:27

13. Trevor Turla – “Walk With Love”
    from: “Walk With Love” – Single / Trevor Turla / August 26, 2022
    [New Single recorded with Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios. Trevor Turla released his debut EP AND WE CONTINUE on April 21, 2022.. Trevor Turla composed all of the music on this EP that included Trevor Turla on trombone, Daniel Dissmore on trumpet, Aryana Nemati on saxophone, Fritz Hutchison on guitar & banjo, Miki P on guitar & vocals, John O’Keefe on bass, Nik Douglas on drums, Carmen Dieker on fiddle, Jake Keegan on dobro, and Chris Hazelton on organ. “Let Go” was the second single released on February 17, 2022. We first played Trevor Turla on WMM on July 29, 2020. His track “Busted” was released on a compilation titled KANSAS CITY SYZYGY that featured over 25 Kansas City-based musicians who came together to create a compilation of music created during the shutdown of the world in the Spring of 2020. // Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Trevor Turla is now lives in Kansas City. Trevor defines himself as a musician. He started playing his first instrument, the bagpipes, at the age of 8 and hasn’t stopped the pursuit of music since. He received his Bachelor’s in Jazz Studies for trombone from the UMKC Conservatory of Music. Trevor now creates music full time by playing, recording, and holding clinics around the United States. Trevor plays & sings in numerous bands, including Jake Wells, Grand Marquis, Miki P, Fritz Hutchison, & LA Jones. He was also the founder, lead singer & trombonist for the band Sulu Moon. Info at http://www.trevorturla.com.]

[Trevor Turla plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, August 26, at 12:00 PM at All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage) ]More info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:30 – Underwriting

11:32 CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

Presented by Community Lending of America, Inc. The 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest is this Saturday, August 26 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM. This longrunning festival showcases Diverse Music on 6 Stages, with 25+ Bands, in The Historic West Bottoms. More info or for advance tickets: http://www.cmfkc.com

Six Stages in the Historic West Bottoms:

Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship)
All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage)
Somera Road, 1215 Union Avenue, KCMO (VIP Stage)

Featuring: Mireya Ramos + KC Latin Jazz Orchestra + Jass & The Boys + Black Light Animals + Julia Othmer + Heidi Lynne Gluck + Trevor Turla + Memphissippi + Men of Men + Carswell & Hope + Rural Grit All Stars + Zee Underscore & Noye + David Luther + Elizabeth Moen + Jamogi + WAP Gang + Whitney Payne Quartet + Jay Welch + The Chunk + Impossible Objects w/ special guests Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman + DJ Joe McGuire + Rebel Song Academy + Art as Mentorship Students

All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, (Indoor Stage) Sponsored by Somera Road

6:00 to 7:00 PM – David Luther
8:00 to 9:00 PM – Julia Othmer
10:00 to 11:00 PM – Elizabeth Moen
12:00 to 1:15 AM – Trevor Turla

11:38

14. Elizabeth Moen – “Nobody Wants A Lonely Heart”
    from: For Arthur EP / Elizabeth Moen / July, 28, 2023
    [About Elizabeth’s new EP she writes, “Finding Arthur Russell’s music was a special moment in my life. Finding out he was also from a small town in Iowa was too. His work expanded over genres and he brought together so many people through his love of music and sound throughout his career. It was a joy to make these covers. I’m grateful for them and all the friends involved. We all love Arthur. Thank you to my grandfather, another dear Iowan, for painting the cover.” “This EP of covers is For Arthur. For my brother. For my friends. For queer artists. For queer people in Iowa. For queer people in red states or small towns who don’t feel like they can be themselves. For anyone who feels lonely or heartbroken. For anyone who loves Arthur. For anyone who happens to hear it. If you do, thanks for listening.” // Elizabeth Moen grew up in Vinton, IA and taught herself how to play guitar as a teenager. She moved to Iowa City, IA for college where she studied French and Spanish at the University of Iowa. She played her first open mic at The Mill at age 20 and wrote her first original song at age 21. Elizabeth is currently based in Chicago. // Moen self-released a self-titled EP in 2016, a debut LP That’s All I Wanted in 2017 and became a staple of the Iowa City music scene. Her sophomore album A Million Miles Away, released in 2018 drew praise from regional press as well as Paste Magazine. // In 2019, her recording of a new song “Headgear” for the Tiny Desk Contest drew praise from NPR Music. Listed as “one of the entries we can’t stop watching.” // Moen has recorded at Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco, Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Hellfire Studios in Dublin, Ireland and Flat Black Studios in Lone Tree, Iowa. (The tracks from these various recordings will all be featured on her upcoming album to be released in 2022. // Moen was accepted into the 2020 SXSW festival as an official showcase artist and featured in NPR Music’s Austin 100. Moen has also appeared in several festivals including Hinterland, Lollapalooza (official after show), Mission Creek, Mile of Music, 80/35, Lincoln Calling, and Knockan Stockan. She was also invited to perform at The Ruby Sessions in Dublin, Ireland. // Moen has toured throughout the United States and Europe and supported artists such as Lake Street Dive, Margaret Glaspy, Houndmouth Ani DiFranco, St Paul and the Broken Bones, Lucy Dacus, Esme Patterson, The Weepies, Buck Meek, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Birds of Chicago, Margaret Glaspy, William Elliott Whitmore, LP and Lissie. // In the 2020 Democratic primary, she supported Bernie Sanders and was invited to play several of the Senator’s rallies in Iowa. // Elizabeth has had several songs featured in television series and movies including the following: How it Ends, Candy Jar, Elsewhere, Roswell New Mexico (CW network), Tell Me a Story (CBS), and Shameless (Showtime). More info at http://www.elizabethmoen.com]

[Elizabeth Moen plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Aug 26, at 10:00 PM at All Else The Sea (The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, (Indoor Stage) Sponsored by Somera Road. info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

15. David Luther – “With Us Love”
    from: David Luther – EP / David Luther / March 4, 2021
    [David’s first release in 2009 was a self titled EP produced by Nashville based Neilson Hubbard, featuring Garrison Starr. David released the single, “Home To Kansas City” on February 3, 2021 that was produced by David Goerge. David Luther released the 7-track album TAKE ME HOME on March 11, 2022, also produced by David George. Engineered by Pat Tomek at Largely Studios. Horns engineered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlabs. Mastered by Duane Trower – Weights and Measures Soundlabs. Info at: http://www.thedavidluther.com]

[David Luther plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Aug 26, at 9:00 PM at All Else The Sea (The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, (Indoor Stage) Sponsored by Somera Road. More at http://www.cmfkc.com]

16. Julia Othmer – “Black Boys on Mopeds”
    from: SEEDS, Volume 2 (LIVE) / Frickin’ Awesome Records / March 20, 2021
    [Written by John Fogerty. This is Julia’s 4th full length and contains 10 live songs selected from her 30-day Songs of September Project, where Julia performed live covers of her favorite songs of protest and hope, broadcast through streaming social platforms to inspire people to vote on November 3. Julia’s fans democratically selected their favorite tracks to be included on SEEDS. Julia Othmer released “Sound,” on April 12, 2019, her second album, that took 3 years to complete, and was produced with James Lundie, who also married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record. Julia Othmer, is a graduate of Park Hill High School. She moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her 1st full-length album, “Oasis Motel.” In 2018 to 2019 Julia Othmer toured with and opened for The Alarm in US show and shows in the United Kingdom. When Julia Othmer is in Kansas City she plays with Johnny Hamil on bass, Chris Tady on guitar, John Floyd Whitaker on drums. More info at http://www.juliaothmer.com. Julia Othmer was our guest on WMM on September 1, 2021 and March 9, 2022. and May 18, 2022. // From Song Facts.com: Sinéad O’Connor wrote this song for her second album I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got. She makes her thoughts on England clear in this song, where she sings: “England’s not the mythical land of Madame George and roses, It’s the home of police who kill black boys on mopeds”. // Growing up in Ireland, she felt that England often acted as oppressor, both to Irish citizens and their own citizens of the lower classes, particularly Jamaican immigrants. Still, she ended up living in London as her music career took off, and that’s when she wrote this song. In her memoir Rememberings, she told the story: “‘Black Boys On Mopeds’ is based on a true story involving two young teenagers near where I lived in London. They had taken a cousin’s moped without asking permission; the cops were called and gave chase; the boys got frightened, crashed, and died. This was at a time when there was a terrible scandal in London about Black men going missing in police stations. It was a time in London also when if a burglar was apprehended, he was reported as a ‘Black burglar’ (or, alternatively, an ‘Irish burglar’). There was a lot of tension created between Londoners on the one hand and the Jamaicans and the Irish on the other.” // Karl Wallinger of World Party and The Waterboys worked on the song’s arrangement with O’Connor, who played acoustic guitar on the track.]

[Julia Othmer plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Aug 26, at 8:00 PM at All Else The Sea (The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, (Indoor Stage) Sponsored by Somera Road. info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

11:48

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

Presented by Community Lending of America, Inc. The 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest is this Saturday, August 26 – 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM. This longrunning festival showcases Diverse Music on 6 Stages, with 25+ Bands, in The Historic West Bottoms. More info or for advance tickets: http://www.cmfkc.com

Six Stages in the Historic West Bottoms:

Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor, on street in front of The Ship)
All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Indoor Stage)
The Black Box, 1060 Union Ave, KCMO (Outdoor Stage)
Somera Road, 1215 Union Avenue, KCMO (VIP Stage)

Featuring: Mireya Ramos + KC Latin Jazz Orchestra + Jass & The Boys + Black Light Animals + Julia Othmer + Heidi Lynne Gluck + Trevor Turla + Memphissippi + Men of Men + Carswell & Hope + Rural Grit All Stars + Zee Underscore & Noye + David Luther + Elizabeth Moen + Jamogi + WAP Gang + Whitney Payne Quartet + Jay Welch + The Chunk + Impossible Objects (w/ special guests Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman) + DJ Joe McGuire + Rebel Song Academy Band + Art as Mentorship

2023 CMF ADVANCE TICKETS WILL BE FOR SALE ONLINE ONLY http://www.cmfkc.com

Festival Pass – 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM – Wrist band that gets you into 4 different venues with over 25 bands.

ADVANCE FESTIVAL PASS – $25.00 // AT GATE $30.00
ADVANCE VIP FESTIVAL PASS – $75.00 // AT GATE $90.00
Free Day Party in Union Ave. from 1:00 PM to – 4:00 PM
DAY OF FESTIVAL – TICKET BOOTHS & WILL CALL – Saturday, August 26. 5:00 PM to Midnight at Union Street Stage at 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (In front of The Ship)

Go to: http://www.cmfkc.com

12 & Under are FREE at All Stages, Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian // The Ship is 21+ and minors are allowed accompanied by Parent or Guardian.

Sponsors: Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, Missouri Arts Council, Seen Merch, No Vacancy. Kissick Construction, Stockyards Brewing Co., North Kansas City Beverage Co., Midwest Music Foundation, KC Heartland, The Kansas City Beacon, 90.9 KTBG – The Bridge, Silly Goose Records, The Wichita Beacon, Angela Believes, and KKFI 90.1FM

Noon – 5:00 PM – CMF Free Day Party – The Main Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (in front of The Ship). FREE to All (thanks to Community Lending of America)

12:00 PM – Arts As Mentorship Students
12:45 PM – DJ Joe McGuire
1:00 PM – Rural Grit All Stars
2:30 PM – DJ Joe McGuire
3:00 PM – Carswell & Hope
4:00 PM – DJ Joe McGuire

THANK YOU to Bill Sundahl and all of the artists and volunteers who make the Crossroads Music Fest a reality!

11:54

17. Carswell & Hope – “Sign of the Times (Feat. Katlyn Conroy)”
    from: Sign Of The Times / Silly Goose Records / August 30, 2022
    [Sign of the Times, the first single and title track from the Carswell & Hope full length originally released as a single on June 12, 2022. Featuring Katlyn Conroy on vocals. Single available on Bandcamp, Soundcloud and streaming platforms from July 12th, 2022. Recorded and produced by Jason Slote and Nick Carswell. Mixed and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios. Lawrence KS based 5-piece band formed June 25, 2012. The band is: Nick Carswell, Jason Slote, Austin Quick, Chris Handley, and Jordan Tucker. Songwriter Nick Carswell is originally from Ireland and has found a new home on the plains of Kansas.Songwriter Nick Carswell is originally from Limerick, Ireland, Nick Carswell has been living in Lawrence, KS since 2011. He formed Carswell & Hope in late 2012. The band released their debut album in 2014, coinciding with a two week Irish tour. Nick also plays bass in the electro-pop band Pink Royal and is the force behind Silly Goose Records and the annual MixMaster music conference, now part of the Crossroads Music Festival. More info at: http://www.carswellandhope.bandcamp.com]

[Carswell & Hope plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Aug 26, at 3:00 PM at – CMF Free Day Party – The Main Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO (in front of The Ship). FREE to All (thanks to Community Lending of America) info at http://www.cmfkc.com]

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

Next week on Wednesday, August 30 we welcome special guests Nicolette Paige Davis. At 11:00 Am we talk with Robert Bearce about Briar Fest 8 a two day family friendly Music Festival benefiting the Midwest Music Foundation, Synergy Services and North Kansas City Parks and Recreation. Located in beautiful Macken Park in North Kansas City, Missouri on Friday September 8th and Saturday, September 9th 2023. And at 11:30 AM Miki P joins us to share details about the new Swallowtails album THE WORLD IS STILL.

Our Script/Playlist is a “cut and paste” of information.
Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org

Wednesday MidDay Medley in on the web:
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http://www.WednesdayMidDayMedley.org,
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Show #1008

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, August 23, 2023

Mireya Ramos & Trevor Turla & Bill Sundahl of the Crossroads Music Fest

Mark spins more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Mireya Ramos & The Poor Choices & Calvin Arsenia, Trevor Turla, Jass, Black Light Animals, Jass & The Boys, Memphissippi Sounds, Heidi Lynne Gluck, Zee Underscore, Elizabeth Moen, David Luther, Julia Othmer, The Chunk, Jamogi, Carswell and Hope featuring Katlyn Conroy, and Chase The Horseman.

At 10:00 Bill Sundahl joins us to share details about the 19th Annual KKFI Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, with 25+ Bands on 6 stages in the KCMO Historic West Bottoms with a Main Stage on Union Street, 2 Stages at The Ship, 2 Stages at The Black Box Theater, and a VIP Stage at Somera Road. Featuring Mireya Ramos, KC Latin Jazz Orchestra, Jass & The Boys, Black Light Animals, Julia Othmer, Heidi Lynne Gluck, Trevor Turla, Memphissippi Sounds, Men of Men, David Luther, Elizabeth Moen, Jamogi, WAP Gang, Whitney Payne Quartet, Rebel Song Academy Band, Jay Welch, The Chunk, Impossible Objects (w/ special guests Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman), Strawberry Swing Makers and Vendors + Day Party (Noon – 5:00 PM) on Union St in front of The Ship, featuring: Carswell & Hope, Rural Grit All Stars, Art as Mentorship Students, and DJ Joe McGuire. This fundraiser for 90.1 FM KKFI. All details at WWW.CMFKC.COM.

At 10:30 Mark welcomes Mireya Ramos, who is a Latin-Grammy-winning, multiple Latin Grammy and Grammy-nominated vocalist, violinist, Guitarron player, composer, producer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – New York City’s only all-women mariachi band. Originally for San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mireya Ramos, has an exciting new album coming out that was recorded here in Kansas City titled, Sin Fronteras, co-produced with Beau Bledsoe and the KC-based super-group, Slim Hanson and the Poor Choices. Sin Fronteras will be officially released on September 15, 2023. Mireya Ramos plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, on Union Avenue Stage, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO.

Also at 10:30 is Trevor Turla a multi-talented Kansas City based trombonist, singer, songwriter, bandleader and composer. Trevor Turla is the founder of the soul/rock band Sulu Moon and was a member of the Grand Marquis blues ensemble, he has a new solo single called, “Walk With Love” to be released on August 26, 2023. Trevor Turla plays the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26, at All Else The Sea (at The Ship), 1221 Union Ave, KCMO.

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Show #1008

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, August 16, 2023

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon & Amplify Lawrence + Sophia and Analiese of The Black Mariah Theater, Asian Rap Music Wunderkind…JNabe + New & MidCoastal Releases

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. Monta – “Mobius Trip (fest. Your Friend)”
   from: “Mobius Trip )Feat. ” – Single / The Record Machine / July 14, 2023
   [Monta has reteamed with Domino Records artist Your Friend — who previously joined the band on their classic Argentum Dreams album — for the spiraling and hallucinatory “Mobius Trip.” The song was originally recorded by the psych-rock band H.P. Lovecraft in 1968, meant to convey the world’s turmoil in a plea to unite global citizens in mutual understanding. Now it’s 2023 and, unfortunately, the tune still has purpose. Thus, Monta and Your Friend’s collaborative version, modernized and techno-sized with electronic rhythms and bold synth chords, transfers the message into today’s relevance. Your Friend’s dreamy vocals once again complement Monta’s sonic miasma and post-punk guitar riffs, inspiring a collective trip that aims to project beauty across all colors and cultures. The journey continues. // It’s a strange time to be making music at all. In the midst of this bizarre attention economy, it’s hard to retrain our minds to sit still for an entire song. We are in constant states of flux. Kansas City’s resident post-punkers Monta find themselves in that same state of change now. The band is finding freedom in the moment, wherever it takes them. // Monta means “to climb higher.” Through lineup changes and scenes ebbing and flowing, this band continues that climb. Monta has grown into its own community with a rotating cast of musicians and characters. Krysztof Nemeth and Lucas Behrens play guitars. Dedric Moore experiments with synthesizers and electronics. On drums, Matthew Heinrich is the heartbeat of the band; keeping everyone in time and allowing for spontaneous musical moments. Joined by songwriter and vocalist Mikal Shapiro, Monta is now able to take their noisy, pulsing soundscapes and pair those with pop hooks. With friends and other collaborators making appearances, Monta expand and contract to fit the need of the song. // This shift towards melody is audible in their newer material. “Everybody’s Baby” is a dark-wave rager, perfect for the back room of a dimly-lit club. “Looking Back” is an uplifting synth pop groove mixed with contemplative thoughts about the past. // On March 24, 2023 Monta released their 4-track EP, Crystal Momentum. The EP hones the Kansas City band’s mastery of electrified dreamworld post-punk, presenting four spacious songs to accompany out-of-body explorations. Monta’s core players — Mikal Shapiro on vocals, Krysztof Nemeth and Lucas Behrens on guitars, Dedric Moore on electronics, Matthew Heinrich on drums, and Teri Quinn with additional vocals — accompany their visions with a groovy flow that rings with subtle tensions, introspective instrumentation, and chorus-fed uplifts. // Found within are “Everybody’s Baby,” an otherworldly adoration of unnamed strangers set to transfixing melodies and a snake-like groove; the buoyant “Looking Back,” which shines a danceable, sonic brightness through a haze of ecstatic reminiscence; the inspired “Perimeter Dancer,” an ode to those who fight for the cause, accompanied by a punky disco beat and a chorus that launches the song upward to a mirror-ball-lit sky. And then there’s “Luna Lost In Your Gaze,” a righteous desert sleepwalk of a tune that recalls the spaghetti western tones of Monta’s past while remaining on the current trajectory. // With the Crystal Momentum EP, Monta grabs the moment, further defining the distinctive mix of synth-pop and dark psychedelia that’s become the band’s trademark. Take a leap and fall into their world. // This shift towards melody is audible in their newer material. “Everybody’s Baby” is a dark-wave rager, perfect for the back room of a dimly-lit club. “Looking Back” is an uplifting synth pop groove mixed with contemplative thoughts about the past. // Peak of Eternal Light, released in 2021, alternates between dreamy post-punk and dark synth pop with no missteps in between. Dedric remarks that the band is in the process of “simplifying the song down to what it needs.”The band has honed-in on this approach, and are making some of their most interesting material to date.Their songs beg us to dance away the darker moments of our lives. By dredging up these murky memories and setting them against a backdrop of groovy, angular post-punk, Monta helps us to make sense of this cold, bleak world. In a cultural ocean with ever-changing waves, it’s nice to know that some things are still built to last. Monta is here to stay, even though they won’t ever remain the same. // Peak of Eternal Light, released in 2021, alternates between dreamy post-punk and dark synth pop with no missteps in between. Dedric remarks that the band is in the process of “simplifying the song down to what it needs.”The band has honed-in on this approach, and are making some of their most interesting material to date.Their songs beg us to dance away the darker moments of our lives. By dredging up these murky memories and setting them against a backdrop of groovy, angular post-punk, Monta helps us to make sense of this cold, bleak world. In a cultural ocean with ever-changing waves, it’s nice to know that some things are still built to last. Monta is here to stay, even though they won’t ever remain the same. Info at: kosmiccity.com / therecordmachine.co]

3. Timbers – “Time’s Stinger”
   from: “Time’s Stinger” – Single / Timbers / May 27, 2023
   [Aaron Mitchum on vocals & guitars, Devon Teran on guitar & pedal steel, Riley Taylor on bass & BGV, Nathan Lewis on drums, cover art, Jilliann De Jong on vocals. All songs written by Timbers. Earlier this year Timbers released the single “Breakers” on January 18, 2023. Engineering, Mixing, Mastering by Joel Nanos. Recorded at Element Studio in Kansas City, MO. Timbers was formed in 2013, their music is blend of rock & roll, country, soul. Follow up to the band’s self titled 2018 EP Timbers.]

[Timbers play Nighthawk, 1228 Baltimore Ave., KCMO, Thursday, August 17, at 9:00 PM.]

4. The Roseline – “Seven Hundred Second Chances”
   from: Constancy / RPH Records / November 5, 2021
   [First single from the band’s 8th album CONSTANCY. The track features Colin Halliburton on lead vocals, acoustic guitar, & aux percussion; Bradley McKellip on mandolin & electric guitars; Colin Jones on bass; Jim Piller on drums; Chase Horseman on piano and organ; and Heidi Gluck on background vocals. It was recorded and produced by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios in Kansas City, Missouri. Lead singer and songwriter Colin Halliburton writes, “This song came together relatively quickly when I brought the acoustic skeleton to the band. It has a comfortable groove and familiarity to it, but we tried to make it all our own with little sonic touches like the sustaining fuzz note and the chimey, vintage vibe of the bridge. Lyrically, I’m exploring the corruptibility of humans and examining my own privilege, while also noting that we should all be aspiring to the greatness of teachers.” // The Roseline are a Lawrence, KS, based alt-country, Americana, rock band, formed by Colin Halliburton with friends in 2005. The Roseline released their 7th album GOOD / GRIEF on April 3, 2020. The Roseline released BLOOD on September 29, 2017; and TOWNIE on June 19, 2015. The band has toured the US and Halliburton has completed two European solo tours thus far, taking him through Poland, Germany, Belgium, and The Netherlands. // Eight albums into their career, the Lawrence band has crafted a songbook that is at once familiar and singular. The Roseline founder and principal songwriter, Colin Halliburton, began the project as an acoustic folk trio. It has since evolved into the five-piece heartland rock band of its current form. // Kind foreign press and high charting on the Euro Americana Chart (“Lust for Luster,” “Blood,” “GOOD/GRIEF” and “Constancy” all charted in the top 10) led to a deal in the Benelux with Dutch label King Forward Records. The band also released “Vast as Sky” in 2012 with the Bay Area label Ninth Street Opus (home to Sarah Lee Guthrie and Carrie Rodriguez). Aside from those, the project has largely been a truly DIY, independent venture. // The Roseline has had the good fortune of landing placements in indie movies and major network television shows such as ABC’s “Nashville” and “Resurrection,” as well as USA’s “Queen of the South,” Netflix’s “Virgin River” and MTV’s “Teen Mom.” The band’s work has been featured on NPR, “Pop Matters,” “American Songwriter,” “The Bluegrass Situation” and “No Depression,” among others. The band closed out 2022 by releasing two new singles, “Hot Dice” and “Saber Rattlers.”Colin Halliburton joined us on WMM on March 25, 2020. More info at: https://roselinemusic.com/%5D

[The Roseline play Midwest Trust Center for the 2023 Light Up the Lawn Concert Series, at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS, Friday, August 18, at 8:30 PM]

5. Mikal Shapiro – “The Situation”
   from: The Crow, The Lark & The Loon / Independent / 2008
   [Artist, Singer & Songwriter, Mikal Shapiro was our guest live in the studio on March 3, 2008. She has been one of our most frequent guests appearing on our recent 1000th show. Her recording The Crow, The Lark & The Loon made our list of The 100 Best Recordings of 2008. She has recorded several solo and collaborative recordings and performs in many different venues in Kansas City Mikal Shapiro is founder of State City Films creating documentary and experimental filmmaking practices. // Mikal studied Film History, Film, & Writing at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. She received her MFA in Film/Video/New Media/ Animation from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2012. Artist, filmmaker, puppeteer, ring-leader, Mikal Shapiro is a KC songwriter whose musical influences span popular songs, psych rock, lounge, classic country and old time spirituals. She has toured extensively across the United States and has recorded 5 critically acclaimed albums Mikal also performs with Shapiro Brothers, and Monta At Odds. Mikal was the original co-host and co-creator of River Trade Radio. She is also the creator and co-host of Siren Song, Saturdays at 11:00 AM on 90.1 FM KKFI KC Community Radio. Mikal also serves as Coordinator of Kansas City Folk Fest. // Mikal Shapiro released her critically acclaimed album The Musical II on May 26, 2018 which included “Everybody’s Baby” her pop song she wrote that got a lot of radio play, but all the songs on The Musical 11 are great. The Musical is Mikal Shapiro, on vocals & guitar, Chad Brothers on vocals & guitar, Johnny Hamil on bass, and Matt Richey on drums. Recorded separately and with social distancing. The Musical II is the sequel to Shapiro’s 2015 concept album, “The Musical.” Along with Mikal Shapiro, Chad Brothers, Johnny Hamil and Matt Richey, special guests include: Hermon Mehari on trumpet, Tina Bilberry on viola & violin, Damon Parker on keyboards, and Lauren Hughes on vocals. Engineered and co-produced by Joel Nanos at Element Recording & Mastering Studios. Mikal Shapiro is a KC songwriter whose musical influences span popular songs, psych rock, lounge, classic country and old time spirituals. She has toured extensively across the U.S. and has recorded five critically acclaimed albums. KC Star and Tim Finn declared her album “The Musical” to be one of his top five releases of 2015. A third generation storyteller, she draws inspiration from her travels, love life, and the state of the Union.]

[Mikal Shapiro & There Musicalplay Mike Kelly’s Westsider 1515 Westport Rd. KCMO, Saturday, Aug 19, at 7:00 PM]

6. Crystal Rose – “Goddamn You Kansas City (Live at Ocean Way Nashville for Ultimate Playlist)”
   from: “Goddamn You Kansas City” – Single / rosebud / June 9, 2023
   [Crystal Rose is a singer song-writer formerly based in based in Kansas City, shhe moved to Nashville two years ago. // (From Michelle Bacon for The Bridge 90.9 – Since leaving KC for Nashville during the pandemic, Crystal has begun carving out a space for herself in a city where that’s tough to do. Her latest single is “Goddamn You Kansas City,” a poignant reflection of her experience in a place she still calls home, but with an acknowledgment of its setbacks. Some of those moments are outlined in “The Secrets of Hillsong,” a recent Hulu documentary where Crystal spoke out about the racism she experienced as a worship leader at a local Hillsong church.) // Her EP, ARENA was released September 18, 2020. It was part of WMM’s 120 Best recordings of 2020. // In 2019 she was featured on the nationally televised NBC reality – competition program The Voice. At a young age she was Influenced by powerhouse vocals like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Christina Aguilera. She has since drawn much inspiration from blusey and folk centered artist like James Bay, James Vincent Mcmorrow and Johnnyswim. Crystal Rose released her debut single “Come Alive” on May 6, 2016. Earlier this year Crystal released the single “Not Leaving (Stripped)” on January 30, 2020.Crystal is a Kansas City based singer songwriter and UMKC journalism student who has played solo and also with Paige Turner on guitar. To listen to more Crystal Rose please visit: http://www.crystalro.se]

[Crystal Rose plays recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO, Saturday, August 19, 7:00 PM with Julia Cannon, Stephonne, and Pure XTC.]

7. Kelly Hunt – “How Long”
   from: Even The Sparrow / Rare Bird Records / May 17, 2019
   [The daughter of an opera singer and a saxophonist, Kelly Hunt was raised in Memphis, TN, and grew up performing other people’s works through piano lessons, singing in choirs, and performing theater. “It was a very creative, artistic household,” says Hunt. During her teenage years, influenced by musical inspirations as diverse as Norah Jones, Rachmaninov, and John Denver, she began writing her own songs on the piano as a creative outlet. After being introduced to the banjo in college while studying French and visual arts, Hunt began to develop her own improvised style of playing, combining old-time picking styles with the percussive origins of the instrument. “I’m self-taught, I just started letting the songs dictate what needed to be there,” she says. “I heard a rhythm in a song that I wanted to execute, so I figured out how to do it on the drum head while still being able to articulate certain notes in one motion.” After college, Hunt followed a rambling path that took her through careers in acting, graphic design, traditional French bread making, and medicine, all the while making music as a private endeavor. “I wanted to get serious about a responsible career choice, but music kept bubbling up. I was writing a lot and playing a lot and started to not be satisfied just playing to my walls of my room.” After moving to Kansas City and discovering her mysterious Depression-era tenor banjo, Hunt began recording Even The Sparrow in Kansas City alongside collaborator Stas’ Heaney and engineer Kelly Werts. “It took almost two years to record,” she says, “learning how to let the songs dictate the production.” Having finally come to light, the album displays Hunt’s penchant for masterful storytelling and intriguing arrangement, as researched and complex as they are memorable, punctuated by her articulate melodies and a well-enunciated and creative command of lyrical delivery infused with deft emotional communication. While reminiscent of modern traditionalists such as Gillian Welch–a number of her songs even borrow titles and phrasing from traditional American music (“Back to Dixie,” “Gloryland”)–Even The Sparrow reveals an ineffable quality that hovers beyond the constraints of genre, à la Anais Mitchell and Patty Griffin. In “The Men of Blue & Grey,” what begins as a Reconstruction-era ballad about the repurposing of Civil War glass plate negatives in a greenhouse roof soon becomes a meditation on the hope that growth and life may one day be able to emerge from the ruins of suffering and haunting of violence. “Across The Great Divide” turns an otherwise traditional accounting of spurned love into a philosophical epic of the ethics of forgiveness and freedom, evoking the ideas of Søren Kierkegaard and Walt Whitman.] [Kelly Hunt’s EVEN THE SPARROW was in the TOP TEN of WMM’s 119 Best Recordings of 2019.]

[Kelly Hunt plays an Album Release & The Matchsellers 10 Year Bandiversary at The Warwick, 3927 Main Street, KCMO, Friday, August 18, at 6:00PM to 10:00 PM]

10:29 – Underwriting

8. JNabe – “Ramen (feat. Jawny BadLuck)”
   from: “Ramen (feat. Jawny BadLuck)” – Single / JNabe / May 26, 2023
   [JNabe is Kansas City’s premiere Indie Asian Rapper. JNabe started rapping in 2020. He loves making music and strives to make songs that connect with people. // JNabe met his mentor Nawlage a Dancehall artist in 2022. Together they made an album called NAMEGAH coming out in August 18, 2023. // From jnabeofficial.com: “JNabe is a reputable Rapper who began their exciting musical voyage of artistic discovery in 2020. Since then, they’ve used constant collaboration and experimental sound exploration to shape the signature sound that echoes with their inspiration from the streets of Kansas City. In the music world, there’s no standing still. You must constantly learn about new techniques and continue honing your musical craft.” // Inspired by the work ethics of fellow musicians he met along his musical journey, JNabe moved to Kansas City to pursue a career in rapping. In 2022 JNabe released 110 singles! So far in 2023 Jnabe has released 10 singles. Last year, JNabe met his mentor Nawlage, a Dancehall artist, together they made an album called NAMEGAH that is scheduled to be released on August 18, 2023. More info at: http://www.jnabeofficial.com]

11:34 – Interview with JNabe

Kansas City’s premiere Indie Asian Rapper, JNabe is also know as Justin Watanabe. He started rapping in 2020. Jnabe is a Hip Hop Artist, Voiceover Artist, and Radio DJ. JNabe was born in New Jersey, and raised in Pennsylvania where he began his musical journey playing the piano. At a young age he gained experience playing piano recitals in front of audiences. JNabe enrolled in Choir, Orchestra, and Band while in middle school, doing all three programs for 4 years. When JNabe was 14 years old he won his first singing competition. Inspired by the work ethics of fellow musicians he met along his musical journey, JNabe moved to Kansas City to pursue a career in rapping. In 2022 JNabe released 110 singles! So far in 2023 Jnabe has released 10 singles. Last year, JNabe met his mentor Nawlage, a Dancehall artist, together they made an album called NAMEGAH that is scheduled to be released on August 18, 2023. More info at http://www.jnabeofficial.com

JNabe thank you for being our guest on WMM

We just heard “Ramen (feat. Jawny BadLuck)” a new single released on May 26, 2023 This single will be on JNabe’s upcoming album.

JNabe met his mentor Nawlage, a Dancehall artist, together they made an album called NAMEGAH that is scheduled to be released on August 18, 2023.

JNabe was born in New Jersey, and raised in Pennsylvania where he began his musical journey playing the piano. At a young age he played at piano recitals with fellow musicians and displayed his musical prowess. JNabe enrolled in Choir, Orchestra, and Band while in middle school, doing all three programs for 4 years. in front of audiences.

JNabe moved to Kansas City to pursue a career in rapping.

Some of the artist JNabe has recorded with this year include: The Real Tez, NuSince, Julia Reynolds, Sa!txero, Canibus, Rick Ross, and I Am Justified

Jnabe released “Ballin and Blowing featuring Rick Ross” on April 19, 2022. And today JNabe released the single, “So Alone” on April 27, 2022.

When we interviewed JNabe last year on April 27, 2022 he had released 13 singles so far that year, and by the end of 2022 JNabe released 110 singles!

So far in 2023 Jnabe has released 10 singles.

More info at: http://www.jnabeofficial.com

JNabe is Kansas City’s Premiere Indie Asian Rapper. JNabe started rapping in 2020. He loves making music and strives to make songs that connect with people.

JNabe thank you for being our guest on WMM

In 2022 JNabe released 110 singles! So far in 2023 Jnabe has released 10 singles. Last year, JNabe and Dancehall artist, created the album NAMEGAH, scheduled to be released on August 18, 2023. More info at http://www.jnabeofficial.com

11:50

9. JNabe – “2002 Acura”
   from: “2002 Acura” – Single / JNabe / August, 2023
   [JNabe is Kansas City’s premiere Indie Asian Rapper. JNabe started rapping in 2020. He loves making music and strives to make songs that connect with people. // JNabe met his mentor Nawlage a Dancehall artist in 2022. Together they made an album called NAMEGAH coming out in August 18, 2023. // From jnabeofficial.com: “JNabe is a reputable Rapper who began their exciting musical voyage of artistic discovery in 2020. Since then, they’ve used constant collaboration and experimental sound exploration to shape the signature sound that echoes with their inspiration from the streets of Kansas City. In the music world, there’s no standing still. You must constantly learn about new techniques and continue honing your musical craft.” // Inspired by the work ethics of fellow musicians he met along his musical journey, JNabe moved to Kansas City to pursue a career in rapping. In 2022 JNabe released 110 singles! So far in 2023 Jnabe has released 10 singles. Last year, JNabe met his mentor Nawlage, a Dancehall artist, together they made an album called NAMEGAH that is scheduled to be released on August 18, 2023. More info at: http://www.jnabeofficial.com]

0. Sylvan Esso – “Ferris Wheel”
   from: Free Love / Loma Vista – Concord / September 25, 2020
   [3rd studio album by indie pop duo Sylvan Esso, from Durham, North Carolina, formed in 2013. The band consists of singer Amelia Meath and producer Nick Sanborn. They made their debut with the single “Hey Mami” and released their eponymous debut album on Partisan Records on May 12, 2014, which reached No. 39 on the Billboard 200. They released their second album What Now with Loma Vista Recordings on April 28, 2017, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. Lead singer Amelia Meath, who was at the time involved with her trio, Mountain Man, created the vocals to the song called “Play It Right”. She later met electronic music producer Nick Sanborn (who played bass in Megafaun) in Milwaukee at the Cactus Club, performing at the time solo as Made of Oak, and asked him to make a rendering of her single, Play It Right, in his own way. From 2012 to 2013, the band slowly formed. Meath returned from a year-and-a-half tour w/ Feist and was looking for an affordable place to live, landing in Durham with Sanborn and began making their album, with all of their songs being recorded in Sanborn’s apartment bedroom. // On May 19, 2022, the band released the single “Sunburn” on streaming services, with album artwork including “Sylvan Esso IIII”. In an interview with Stereogum Sanborn described the first three Sylvan Esso albums as “a completed trilogy, with “Your Reality” as a first glimpse at a new chapter for the band.” On July 24, 2022, the band released “Your Reality” and announced that their fourth studio, titled No Rules Sandy would released on August 12, 2022. The album title is a reference to Nick Sanborn’s nickname and the band’s ethos for writing the album. The album was recorded in January 2022 at a makeshift studio in a rental house with pickups recorded at their North Carolina studio named Betty’s. The album received generally positive reviews, with a score of 75 on Metacritic and Jon Pareles of The New York Times describing the album as having “spirit of try-anything, knob-twirling whimsy. // Sylvan Esso is an American electronic pop duo from Durham, North Carolina, formed in 2013. The band consists of singer Amelia Meath (born July 2, 1988) and producer Nick Sanborn (born March 8, 1983). Amelia Meath performs vocals, production, lyrics. Nick Sanborn performs instrumentals, and production. Meath and Sanborn married in June 2016 They made their debut with the single “Hey Mami” and released their eponymous debut album on Partisan Records on May 12, 2014, which reached No. 39 on the Billboard 200. They released their second album What Now with Loma Vista Recordings on April 28, 2017, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. // Lead singer Amelia Meath, who was at the time involved with her trio, Mountain Man, created the vocals to the song called “Play It Right”. She later met electronic music producer Nick Sanborn (who played bass in band Megafaun) in Milwaukee at the Cactus Club, performing at the time solo as Made of Oak, and asked him to make a rendering of her single, Play It Right, in his own way. From 2012 to 2013, the band slowly formed. Meath had returned from a year-and-a-half tour with Feist and was looking for an affordable place to live, thus landing in Durham with Sanborn and began making their album, with all of their songs being recorded in Sanborn’s apartment bedroom. The band derived the first part of its name, “wikt: sylvan” from a character in an early iOS game titled “Sword and Sworcery”.]

[Sylvan Esso play The Midland Theatre, 1228 Main Street, KCMO, on Friday, August 18, at 8:00 PM. with indigo De Souza. Sylvan Esso’s No Rules Tour.]

1. Alyssa Murray – “S.D.D.”
   from: S.D.D – Single / LYSSA RECORDS / August 11, 2023
   [The first single from Alyssa Murray’s upcoming album SCROLLIN’ to be released September 1, 2023. SCROLLIN’ is a sonic kaleidoscope of synth-tastic beats and experimental delightAlyssa Murray is a keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and producer who combines a keen songwriting sense with a playful display of sonic influences, Alyssa Murray creates a satisfying juxtaposition of synth and song. The Kansas City based singer/songwriter, keyboardist, and producer takes after some of the very best art-pop mainstays, electronic wizards, and west coast beat makers. // Alyssa has been featured on the Los Angeles based ‘Beat Cinema’ and was noted as one of KC’s 90.9 The Bridge’s favorite of EPs of 2021. She was selected to collaborate with visual-artist Barry Anderson for Charlotte Street and Eddie Moore’s ProDo Lab Series and in 2022 was awarded a CFX Grant from the Creative Arkansas Community Hub and Exchange. // Always feeling a strong pull towards songwriting, Alyssa studied piano, voice, and guitar in her teens deep diving into such influences as Fiona Apple and Stevie Wonder. Further pursuing her passion for jazz and improvisation, Alyssa moved to Kansas City to study jazz-piano at the UMKC Conservatory while immersing herself in the local music scene. Her 2015 debut ‘As of Now’ showcases her ability to combine elements of jazz with the narrative sophistication of contemporary-folk. // In addition to performing, Alyssa is an experienced music educator and teaches 20+ private lessons a week covering subjects ranging from entry-level piano, ukulele, to jazz improvisation. // She also has years of experience as a dance accompanist with the Kansas City Ballet’s community-outreach program Reach Out And Dance and Owen/Cox Dance Group’s in-school program Take the Stage. // Alyssa has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has studied under the direction of Bobby Watson and Dan Thomas; as well as classical repertoire with Karen Kushner and Diane Petrella. // More info at: http://www.alyssamurraymusic.com]

11:00 – Station ID

12. The Black Mariah Theatre – “Shakedown”
    from: Mean To Be Mean / The Black Mariah Theatre / July 21, 2023
    [Twin sisters Analiese and Sophia make up the Kansas City based band, The Black Mariah Theater. Their sparkly witch-rock sound, as it’s been described, is genre-bending funky drum beats, jazzy guitar tones, and tell-it-like-it-is lyrics. Perfect for anyone who’s had a bad day, a lonely night or a broken heart. // Recorded and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios in Kansas City. // released On The Black Mariah Theater released the single “Broken Bone” was also recorded, mixed, and mastered at Element Recording Studios by Joel Nanos. alternative duo female vocals garage rock indie rock Kansas City]

[The Black Mariah Theater play The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO, on Saturday, August 26. The doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM. w/ Mitzi McKee, and Captain Howdy & The Sunset Serenaders opening. ]

11:03 – Interview with Sophia and Analiese Motta of The Black Mariah Theater

Twin sisters Sophia and Analiese Motta are The Black Mariah Theater and are joining us LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios. Called a “Sparkly-witch-rock duo,” The Black Mariah Theater meld multiple genres into one band; with live shows full of angst, attitude, and powerful sound. The Black Mariah Theater released their first EP, BLACK HEARTS in 2017, their first full-length album, PATRON SAINT in 2020, an EP, ACOUSTIC COVERS in 2021, and they just released their newest album, MEAN TO BE MEAN on July 21, 2023. The Black Mariah Theater play The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO, on Saturday, August 26. The doors at 7:00 PM, the show at 8:00 PM. with Mitzi McKee, and Captain Howdy & The Sunset Serenaders opening. More info at: http://www.theblackmariahtheater.com

Sophia Motta and Analiese Motta, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Sparkly-witch-rock duo, The Black Mariah Theater, made up of twin sisters Sophia and Analiese, bring infectious energy on and off stage, that captivates audiences with their tightness as a group and seasoned stage presence. With carefully crafted, mean-spirited lyrics on top of jazzy guitar and funky drums, The Black Mariah Theater melds multiple genres into one band; with live shows full of angst, attitude, and powerful sound, fit for more than a duo!

The Black Mariah Theater released their first EP in 2017, first full-length album in 2020, an acoustic EP in 2021, and just released their newest album, “Mean To Be Mean” this summer! They have toured across the US performing at music festivals and conferences, and opened for some of their favorite artists like Olivia Jean, The Velveteers, Laura Jane Grace, Low Cut Connie, and Kiss the Tiger!

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RIGHT CHORD MUSIC
The Black Mariah Theater Share Funk-Rock EP ‘Mean To Be Mean’
August 4, 2023

The Black Mariah Theater, a sister duo based out of Kansas City, have released an EP called Mean To Be Mean it’s their first since the release of their 2020 album entitled Patron Saint. With Analiease on drums and Sophia on vocals and guitar, these two bring retro energy to the modern music world.

Black Mariah Theater – Mean To Be Mean

Previously spotlighted on our First Signs of Love Feature, Analiese and Sophia aka The Black Mariah Theater have no doubts about their sound. The same 70s groove can be found in all of their work, coupled with vocals that ring similar to Amy Winehouse. Themes of desire and heartbreak-fueled emotions make their music easy to relate to, especially for young women. Their flashy clothing draws you in, but their vocals and catchy guitar rhythms make you stay.

Mean To Be Mean begins with a funky tune that confidently asserts an aching for attention. Entitled Gin & Attention, the lyrics perfectly encapsulate a drunken one-night stand. This song sets the stage for the theme of empowerment and sexual freedom that is consistent throughout the record.

The title track follows the leading song, which begged for a quick hit of attention. Mean To Be Mean does quite the opposite, expressing an aversion to a particular someone. With lyrics like, “But I guess you just bring out the worst in me” and “We were no good for each other / Always just pressing buttons / Fighting until we scream” this song casually confesses being over someone once and for all. Listening to this song inspires getting over your toxic ex as if they were a little speed bump in the road.

The final four songs of the album are more mournful and sentimental than the beginning tracks.

Shakedown starts with a quiet yet vengeful guitar strum, complementing the metaphorical lyrics that tell a story of being on the receiving end of cheating, lying and manipulation. It almost acts as a prelude to the previous songs; a reason behind the carelessness and need for quick love. After a period of mistreatment, one grows tired. Leaving is the only next step.

Broken Bone tells listeners how hard it was to initially break the ties of the relationship. Despite having a “heart made out of stone”, the singer’s lover still managed to gain enough power to break it into two and forever change them.

The next song is similar to the first song in its expression for attention but is more personable. Expensive Champagne is a song of jealousy, whereas the first one was a selfish fulfilment.

“I know she’s harder to forget than me / Because I can’t stop thinking about her”

That final lyric repeats, highlighting the singer’s envy against her ex-lover’s new girl.
Ending with another heartbreak blues-esque song, Old Flame. This song reflects the overall back-and-forth emotion of the album. The song questions the singer’s own decisions regarding her past romantic interest. Why does she return to her ex despite knowing that it only leads to pain? Does she gain anything from running back? Just in the same minute that she calls herself out, she still plays around with the idea of going back to her so-called old flame, wondering if she missed the opportunity to do so.

The Black Mariah Theater keep 70s rock alive with their funky jams that call for dancing and groovy outfits. Undeniably inspired by that era of rock bands, these two sisters are taking a once male-dominated genre and making it their own.

In totality, this album is universally relatable as it has heavy themes of heartache, anger, regret and romantic yearning. Although there are a range of emotions in this album, the songs seem to be part of one storyline

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13. The Black Mariah Theatre – “Mean To Be Mean”
    from: Mean To Be Mean / The Black Mariah Theatre / July 21, 2023
    [Twin sisters Analiese and Sophia make up the Kansas City based band, The Black Mariah Theater. Their sparkly witch-rock sound, as it’s been described, is genre-bending funky drum beats, jazzy guitar tones, and tell-it-like-it-is lyrics. Perfect for anyone who’s had a bad day, a lonely night or a broken heart. // Recorded and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios in Kansas City. // released On The Black Mariah Theater released the single “Broken Bone” was also recorded, mixed, and mastered at Element Recording Studios by Joel Nanos. alternative duo female vocals garage rock indie rock Kansas City]

[The Black Mariah Theater play The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO, on Saturday, August 26. The doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM. w/ Mitzi McKee, and Captain Howdy & The Sunset Serenaders opening. ]

11:13 – Interview with Sophia and Analiese Motta of The Black Mariah Theater

Twin sisters Sophia and Analiese are The Black Mariah Theater and afre joining us LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios. Called a “Sparkly-witch-rock duo,” The Black Mariah Theater meld multiple genres into one band; with live shows full of angst, attitude, and powerful sound. The Black Mariah Theater released their first EP, BLACK HEARTS in 2017, their first full-length album, PATRON SAINT in 2020, an EP, ACOUSTIC COVERS in 2021, and they just released their newest album, MEAN TO BE MEAN on July 21, 2023.

The Black Mariah Theater play The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO, on Saturday, August 26. The doors at 7:00 PM, the show at 8:00 PM. with Mitzi McKee, and Captain Howdy & The Sunset Serenaders opening. More info at: http://www.theblackmariahtheater.com

Sophia Motta and Analiese Motta, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The Black Mariah Theater Discography

Mean To Be Mean – 6-track Album, released on July 21, 2023

“Broken Bone” – Single, released October 5, 2022

“Mean To Be Mean” – Single, released August 26, 2022

Acoustic Covers – 4-track EP, released July 16, 2021

“Play With Fire” – Single, released February 9, 2021

Patron Saint – 7-track Album, released February 14, 2020

“Winter Song” Single, released December 24, 2020

“Got No Luck” – Single, released November 29, 2019

BLACK HEARTS – 4-track EP, released August 18, 2017

Sophia Motta and Analiese Motta, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The Black Mariah Theater play The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO, on Saturday, August 26. The doors at 7:00 PM, the show at 8:00 PM. with Mitzi McKee, and Captain Howdy & The Sunset Serenaders opening. More info at: http://www.theblackmariahtheater.com

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14. The Black Mariah Theatre – “Old Flame”
    from: Mean To Be Mean / The Black Mariah Theatre / July 21, 2023
    [Twin sisters Analiese and Sophia make up the Kansas City based band, The Black Mariah Theater. Their sparkly witch-rock sound, as it’s been described, is genre-bending funky drum beats, jazzy guitar tones, and tell-it-like-it-is lyrics. Perfect for anyone who’s had a bad day, a lonely night or a broken heart. // Recorded and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios in Kansas City. // released On The Black Mariah Theater released the single “Broken Bone” was also recorded, mixed, and mastered at Element Recording Studios by Joel Nanos. alternative duo female vocals garage rock indie rock Kansas City]

[The Black Mariah Theater play The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO, on Saturday, August 26. The doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM. w/ Mitzi McKee, and Captain Howdy & The Sunset Serenaders opening. ]

15. Saving Miles Lemon – “‘Til the Sun Comes”
    from: “’Til the Suns Comes” – Single / Saving Miles Lemon / July 13, 2023
    [Saving Miles Lemon is the psychedelic-pop project of Miguel Silva-Leon. Formed in 2019 with the goal of releasing an album by the end of the year, the project has transformed into a full-blown musical odyssey for Miguel (who likes to go by Mig) to explore new sounds. It’s hard to define what genre Saving Miles Lemon fits into as they like to let the music go where it wants to go. From smooth dance pop, to blown-out stoner rock, Mig likes to keep things interesting and never stay with one sound for too long.​ // Having grown up learning to play the piano at the age of 7, Miguel found themself picking up new instruments frequently from the clarinet, saxophone, and oboe to guitar/bass and drums. Just as with their instruments, Mig began practicing their production skills in high school with small bedroom projects and hardcore bands. In a way, nothing has changed, as all of Saving Miles Lemon’s music is recorded and produced entirely by Mig in their bedroom studio to this day. // Their live members include Jacob Frisbee (bass), James Wiltfang (keys), and Zeke Bockleman (drums). // As a live act, the band began performing in 2021 and quickly took over the DIY scene in Kansas City before moving on to the bar/venue scene with sold-out shows at The Rino (KCMO) and The Bottleneck (LFK). They’ve opened for national and international touring bands such as Cub Sport at The Encore at Uptown Theatre (KCMO). // Saving Miles Lemon has released two full-length LPs and a handful of singles. A third album is set to release in 2023.]

[Saving Miles Lemon plays miniBar, 3810 Broadway Blvd, KCMO, on Tuesday, September 12, at 8:00 PM with Various Blond, and De Lux]

11:28 – Underwriting

16. The Creepy Jingles – “Nicotine Mom”
    from: TAKE ME AY MY WORDPLAY / High Dive Records / March 25, 2022
    [From band’s 11-track, full-length debut, TAKE ME AT MY WORD PLAY. The Creepy Jingles are a Kansas City based, 4-piece rock and roll band that both honors and defies convention. Led by singer / song-writer Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, a transgender wordsmith who charms with razor wit and dazzles with her lyrical acrobatics. Nick Robertson on drums, Travis McKenzie on guitar, and Andrew Woody on bass guitar bring first class musicianship and creativity, helping Nixon paint the perfect picture of colors and sounds that don’t stay in the lines. Their new album, “Take Me at My Wordplay” is an eclectic blend of catchy Brit-Pop melodies that dance around the landscape of surf, NY garage rock, psychedelia and folk music. Paired up with lyrics centering on themes of identity, strained relationships, social media madness, meme magic, pandemic paranoia, paid off political pundits, backyard bullies and barking up the wrong tree. Everything and the kitchen sink or swim. No stoner left unturned. The Creepy Jingles released their Debut EP on High Dive Records on May 3, 2019. The release was in the top ten of WMM’s 119 Best Recordings of 2019. ] The Creepy Jingles released their Debut EP on High Dive Records on May 3, 2019.]

[The Creepy Jingles play a Fundraiser for Amplify Lawrence at The Bottleneck, Saturday, August 26 at 6:00 PM, with The Creepy Jingles, MellowPhobia, Lyxe, DJ Romance, and drag performances by Kansas Campbell-Mykals, Ms. Amanda Love, and Jeni Tonic. The event is co-sponsored by Amplify Lawrence, Lawrence Pride, I Heart Local Music, KJHK 90.7 Lawrence, Manor Records, and High Dive Records. Info at: http://www.amplifylawrence.com]

10:33 – Interview with Jocelyn Olivia Nixon of The Creepy Jingles

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, is the singer, songwriter, guitarist & keyboard player for The Creepy Jingles, joins us to share details about a Fundraiser for Amplify Lawrence at The Bottleneck, Saturday, August 26 at 6:00 PM, with The Creepy Jingles, MellowPhobia, Lyxe, DJ Romance, and drag performances by Kansas Campbell-Mykals, Ms. Amanda Love, and Jeni Tonic. The event is co-sponsored by Amplify Lawrence, Lawrence Pride, I Heart Local Music, KJHK 90.7 Lawrence, Manor Records, and High Dive Records. More info at: http://www.amplifylawrence.com

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

From http://www.amplifylawrence.com:

Girls Rock Lawrence is now AMPLIFY LAWRENCE! We are proud of our history with the Girls Rock Camp Alliance and we will continue to be active partners working to meet their mission. GRCA supports camps across the world, each focused on the mission of inclusivity and social justice working towards collective liberation by serving local communities.

Year after year our camp community has included femmes and those with marginalized gender identities, broad racial identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The name change was initiated by campers, and we hope the new name will help future campers and volunteers feel welcome in our community. We will continue to offer opportunities for marginalized groups to AMPLIFY their voices through the joy of music and power of community.

AMPLIFY LAWRENCE – MISSION
We provide a safe-space for femmes and others with marginalized gender identities in the community to come together, inspire one another, and have a voice. We are dedicated to educating and empowering youth through musical exploration, creative expression, and performance. Our goal is to foster the growth, self-respect, collaboration, and critical thinking among individuals of all backgrounds and abilities within a non-competitive learning environment.

AMPLIFY LAWRENCE – CAMP
We host a week-long summer camp for girls and others with marginalized gender identities, ages 12-18, to form bands, write an original song, and play it live at the end of the week. No experience necessary! We offer engaging and empowering workshops throughout the week in addition to music instruction. This camp is not limited to any specific genres or styles and each band member will bring their own unique flavor to the band they form.

Last year The Creepy Jingles released the single “Decepticon Artist” featuring The Swallowtailsn September 9, 2022, following their debut full-length album, TAKE ME AT MY WORDPLAY released March 25, 2022, on High Dive Records.

The Creepy Jingles are led by Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, a transgender wordsmith who charms with razor wit and dazzles with her lyrical acrobatics “centering on themes of identity, strained relationships, social media madness, meme magic, pandemic paranoia, paid off political pundits, backyard bullies and barking up the wrong tree.”

Take Me At My Wordplay All songs written by Jocelyn Olivia Nixon

The Creepy Jingles social Media Links
Twitter @CreepyJingles
Facebook @CreepyJingles
Instagram @thecreepyjingles
http://www.highdivekc.com/bands/the-creepy-jingles

The Creepy Jingles released the stand alone single, “Throwing In The Femme Fatale” on Nov. 18, 2021. As lead singer Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, who is a transgender woman, told 90.9 The Bridge, “This is one of those songs we wanted to make space for and share because it was a favorite little oddball of ours, it’s a bit outside the box of what we normally do.” Nixon continued, “I wrote it to appear vague enough where it could be about a song, idea or a person that gets stuck inside your crawl space,” the song was about her own mindset before transitioning. “…This overwhelming thought about showing the world who I really was, because I couldn’t ignore it anymore.”

The Creepy Jingles self titled debut EP was released on High Dive Records on May 3, 2019
Ross Brown of (Shy Boys and Full Bloods) recorded & mixed the EP at escape Pod Audio.
Mike Nolte Mastered the recordings at Eureka Mastering. EP credits give special thanks to: Collin Rausch and Kyle Rausch of Shy Boys

From http://www.highdivekc.com: “The brainchild of singer/ songwriter, Jocelyn Olivia Nixon acts to guide the listener thru a self-actualized Mono-myth of forging identity thru Bizarre arcane cosmic poetry coupled with the wordplay of a wry smile and eccentric wit.”

“Drummer Nick Robertson charges the group forward with a fiery fueled obsidian backbeat. Andrew Woody on bass guitar; Rounding out the band is Guitarist Travis McKenzie who generously spins a holographic spectrum of color that lift the catchy Brit pop melodies that effortlessly dance about the rapidly changing landscapes of New York Garage Rock and 60s/70s folk music. “

From FALLY AFANI, I Heart Local Music (June 22, 2019) “The Creepy Jingles are really throwing us for a loop. Like, we know garage rock is supposed to sound raw and a little loose. But The Creepy Jingles are so on point with their craft, we’re not entirely comfort-able with picturing them as some laid back group of rockers. Every. Single. Note. Is. Perfect. When The Creepy Jingles play, it sounds like they practice every single day. They don’t miss a single thing! Every note in every song is spot on, we haven’t heard a group of rockers this tight with their performance in ages. When they hit the Replay for their album release show Thursday night, it was hard to look away. Jocelyn Olivia Nixon runs a tight ship with this group. They began the set with her pounding away at the keys, leaving a throbbing urge for more of their exciting rock noise. Then, when they fully dove into their impeccable guitar work, the audience was also treated to her gnarly-as-hell vocals. The growls, the screams, the RAWNESS of it all brings out our most primal emotions.”

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon is Community Organizer at Bandwaggn Kansas City
Jocelyn Olivia Nixon is Singer/ Songwriter/ Guitar/ Keys at The Creepy Jingles
Jocelyn Olivia Nixon is Singer-songwriter at English Major
Jocelyn Nixon Studied Filming/Directing/Acting/writing at The Art Institute of Austin
Jocelyn Nixon Studied Studied Broadcasting & Film at University of Central Missouri
Jocelyn Nixon Studied Studied Creative Writing in English at Missouri State University
Jocelyn Nixon went to Blue Springs South High School and Jocelyn Nixin lives in OP. KS.

From The Pitch KC June 19, 2019 Nick Spacek: “Jocelyn Olivia Nixin was part of the band Abracadabras, that was active around Kansas City from 2006 to 2009 or so. Nixon fronted the band, which also included brothers Collin and Kyle Rausch, who now play in the pop act Shy Boys. “

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17. The Creepy Jingles – “Working Class Clown”
    from: TAKE ME AY MY WORDPLAY / High Dive Records / March 25, 2022
    [From band’s 11-track, full-length debut, TAKE ME AT MY WORD PLAY. The Creepy Jingles are a Kansas City based, 4-piece rock and roll band that both honors and defies convention. Led by singer / song-writer Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, a transgender wordsmith who charms with razor wit and dazzles with her lyrical acrobatics. Nick Robertson on drums, Travis McKenzie on guitar, and Andrew Woody on bass guitar bring first class musicianship and creativity, helping Nixon paint the perfect picture of colors and sounds that don’t stay in the lines. Their new album, “Take Me at My Wordplay” is an eclectic blend of catchy Brit-Pop melodies that dance around the landscape of surf, NY garage rock, psychedelia and folk music. Paired up with lyrics centering on themes of identity, strained relationships, social media madness, meme magic, pandemic paranoia, paid off political pundits, backyard bullies and barking up the wrong tree. Everything and the kitchen sink or swim. No stoner left unturned. The Creepy Jingles released their Debut EP on High Dive Records on May 3, 2019. The release was in the top ten of WMM’s 119 Best Recordings of 2019. ] The Creepy Jingles released their Debut EP on High Dive Records on May 3, 2019.]

[The Creepy Jingles play a Fundraiser for Amplify Lawrence at The Bottleneck, Saturday, August 26 at 6:00 PM, with The Creepy Jingles, MellowPhobia, Lyxe, DJ Romance, and drag performances by Kansas Campbell-Mykals, Ms. Amanda Love, and Jeni Tonic. The event is co-sponsored by Amplify Lawrence, Lawrence Pride, I Heart Local Music, KJHK 90.7 Lawrence, Manor Records, and High Dive Records. Info at: http://www.amplifylawrence.com]

10:43 – More Interview with Jocelyn Olivia Nixon of The Creepy Jingles (continued)

We are talking with Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, singer, songwriter, guitarist & keyboard player for The Creepy Jingles, joins us to share details about a Fundraiser for Amplify Lawrence at The Bottleneck, Saturday, August 26 at 6:00 PM, with The Creepy Jingles, Mellow-Phobia, Lyxe, DJ Romance, and drag performances by Kansas Campbell-Mykals, Ms. Amanda Love, and Jeni Tonic. The event is co-sponsored by Amplify Lawrence, Lawrence Pride, I Heart Local Music, KJHK 90.7 Lawrence, Manor Records, and High Dive Records. More info at: http://www.amplifylawrence.com

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

The Creepy Jingles are led by Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, a transgender wordsmith who charms with razor wit and dazzles with her lyrical acrobatics “centering on themes of identity, strained relationships, social media madness, meme magic, pandemic paranoia, paid off political pundits, backyard bullies and barking up the wrong tree.

Nixon had quit playing music toward the end of her time in Austin, and she gave herself a few years during her transition to “get my head right and heal from a breakup, and also, approaching this new phase in my life,” as she puts it. But she kept writing songs.

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, a transgender wordsmith who charms with razor wit and dazzles with her lyrical acrobatics “centering on themes of identity, strained relationships, social media madness, meme magic, pandemic paranoia, paid off political pundits, backyard bullies and barking up the wrong tree.” Nick, Travis, and Andrew help Nixon paint the perfect picture of colors and sounds that don’t stay in the lines, blending Brit-Pop melodies that dance around the landscape of surf, NY garage rock, psychedelia and folk music.

Jocelyn Olivia Nixin told Nick Spacek in an article published in The Pitch KC on June 19, 2019,

“That was, like, the first band,” Nixon says. “I’d been writing songs since I was probably about 22, and that was our first band together. So it was like we all grew up together … Once I went to Austin, I felt like it was time for me to stand on my own.”

“I’d left [Kansas City] to work on my marriage,” Nixon continues. “My wife at the time was offered a job and I figured, Yeah, Austin, great music city. I should see what happens. A music city like Austin was the silver lining in moving away from my band.”

The marriage hit the skids a few years in, but Nixon continued writing music. She released a solo project called English Major, a divorce record of sorts. Five years in, though, everything finally seemed to come to a head.

“The traffic, the cost of living — our rent went up $750,” Nixon says. “It was almost impossible to stay. I was like, Why am I killing myself to do this? I was also starting to come to terms with my own personal identity, and it blew into this existential crisis, where I was like, I can’t keep this bottled up anymore.”

Being “bottled up” was Nixon acknowledging her recent transition into life as a woman, a process she’d started early during her time in Austin.

“Tweezing my eyebrows, laser hair removal, therapy, going out more in femme,” she says — but largely abandoned after her marriage fell apart and she stepped into a new relationship. But the desire to transition hadn’t gone away; Nixon was just burying it.
“I was depressed to the point where I kind of — there’s that line in ‘Yer Blues,’ where John Lennon’s like, Feel so suicidal/ Even hate my rock & roll.’ I was like, ‘Oh, I get that line,’”

Nixon says. “I didn’t ever feel like I was going to commit suicide, but I had this fantasy of faking my death and becoming a new person, which was all sort of leading me to transition, but I was just miserable and I just didn’t want to be around it.”

She decided to leave Austin and return to KC, though moving back home as she transitioned wasn’t something Nixon was initially eager to do. “I thought it was scarier to move back,” she says. But then she realized that, as she says, “I needed to do this in front of the people I grew up with, and have those tough conversations, and tell them who I really am and how I really feel. It felt like the most honest way to do things, and it felt like the most authentic way to bridge my past to my present.”

Nixon started hormones and came out as a woman after she moved back home to KC. She says everyone’s been cool about it — tons of support.

“When I came out, I felt stupid, because I was like, ‘I should’ve done this sooner,’” she says. “An immediate weight lifted off of me, just from carrying the weight of that consuming all my mental faculties at all times. It just shot my nervous system.”

Nixon had quit playing music toward the end of her time in Austin, and she gave herself a few years during her transition to “get my head right and heal from a breakup, and also, approaching this new phase in my life,” as she puts it. But she kept writing songs.

She started jamming with Nick Robertson, a drummer. Then they brought in Travis McKenzie, a former Abracadabras guitarist, and the Creepy Jingles were born. They played around for a few years and then, last year, began recording what would become their debut self-titled EP.

“We took it slow, doing it like, once a week, and then once fall rolled around, we were like, ‘Let’s record some things,’” Nixon says. They took the music to Ross Brown, another Shy Boy, who recorded & mixed the EP in his basement. Collin Rausch ended up playing bass.

“It was kind of like a little family reunion,” Nixon says of reuniting with old bandmates.

Nick Spacek wrote: The EP was released on High Dive Records at the beginning of May. It’s confident and exuberant, a Kinksy mishmash of Britpop garage rock”.

She says. I felt like I had to adopt a mask or a character to protect myself a little bit onstage. Now it feels very me, and I’m very comfortable.”

10:50

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

The Creepy Jingles play a Fundraiser for Amplify Lawrence at The Bottleneck, Saturday, August 26 at 6:00 PM, with The Creepy Jingles, MellowPhobia, Lyxe, DJ Romance, and drag performances by Kansas Campbell-Mykals, Ms. Amanda Love, and Jeni Tonic. The event is co-sponsored by Amplify Lawrence, Lawrence Pride, I Heart Local Music, KJHK 90.7 Lawrence, Manor Records, and High Dive Records. Info: http://www.amplifylawrence.com

18. LYXE – “Wave (Remastered 2023)”
    from: ”Wave (Remastered 2023)” – Single / LYXE / June 23, 2023
    [Produced by Joel Nanos. Remaster by Jake Vertigo, with: Ryan Wise (of The Sluts) on vocals, Jimmy Girod on percussion, AJ Knudson on bass, and Chase Horseman on synthesizer. This was originally the debut single “Wave” showcases the band’s fun pop rock sensibility. We experience a different side of Wise’s songwriting with crooning vocals and vintage guitar sounds. Accompanied by drummerDebut single from LYXE, a new band from Lawrence, Kansas. LYXE formed in 2019 and played locally until covid forced the band into a two year hiatus. Recently reformed, the band has had a successful string of shows in 2022 and is poised to release their first EP, Everything You Could Ever Want on September 15, 2022. LYXE creates hip shaking rhythms reminiscent of classic 80’s and 90’s sounds.“Wave” is the ideal first taste of what this band can accomplish. LYXE is Ryan Wise on lead vocals & guitar, and AJ Knudson on bass & vocals.]

[LYXE play a Fundraiser for Amplify Lawrence at The Bottleneck, Saturday, August 26 at 6:00 PM, with The Creepy Jingles, MellowPhobia, DJ Romance, and drag performances by Kansas Campbell-Mykals, Ms. Amanda Love, and Jeni Tonic. The event is co-sponsored by Amplify Lawrence, Lawrence Pride, I Heart Local Music, KJHK 90.7 Lawrence, Manor Records, and High Dive Records. More info at: http://www.amplifylawrence.com]

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

Next week on August 23 – Bill Sundahl joins us to share details about the 19th Annual KKFI Crossroads Music Fest, Presented by Community Lending of America, Saturday, August 26, with 25+ Bands on 6 stages in the KCMO Historic West Bottoms with a Main Stage on Union Street, 2 Stages at The Ship // 2 Stages at The Black Box Theater (indoor & outdoor) , and a VIP Stage at Somera Road. Featuring: Mireya Ramos – KC Latin Jazz Orchestra – Jass & The Boys – Black Light Animals – Julia Othmer – Heidi Lynne Gluck – Trevor Turla – Memphissippi Sounds- Men of Men – Carswell & Hope – Rural Grit All Stars – Zee Underscore & Noye – David Luther – Elizabeth Moen – Jamogi – WAP Gang – Whitney Payne Quartet – DJ Joe McGuire – Jay Welch – The Chunk – Impossible Objects (w/ special guests Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman), Rebel Song Academy Band & Art as Mentorship Students + Free Daytime Events + Strawberry Swing Makers and Vendors + Day Party on Union St in front of The Ship, Noon-5:00 PM, Featuring: Art as Mentorship Students, Rural Grit, Carswell & Hope + This KKFI Fundraiser is a celebration of the KC Regions Music Scene. All details at WWW.CMFKC.COM.

ALSO next week on August 23 Kate McCandless and Cody Wyoming join us to share details about SHE SPEAKS IN TONGUES submits: PJ Harvey’s To Bring You My Love W/ THE CODY WYOMING DEAL, Friday, August 25, 7:00 PM at Lemonaide Park, 1628 yomoing Street, KCMO – WEST BOTTOMS, featuring 50ft. QUEENIE. SHE SPEAKS IN TONGUES is Kate McCandless- vocals, performance, percussion // CODY WYOMING DEAL is Cody Wyoming- guitar, Organ, Synth, backing vox. Matt Richey-Drums, Justin Muschinske – bass, Baritone, Organ, Guitar, Synth; J. Howell-Guitar, prepared Guitar, Sound Design; Katie Gilchrist- backing vox, percussion, keys // 50ft. QUEENIE is Chris Meck on guitar, Brandon Phillips on Guitar, Adam Phillips on drums, Chris Wagner on Bass. 

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Show #1007

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, August 16, 2023

Jocelyn Olivia Nixon & Amplify Lawrence + Sophia and Analiese of The Black Mariah Theater, Asian Rap Music Wunderkind…JNabe + New & MidCoastal Releases

Mark spins more New & MidCoastal Releases from: The Creepy Jingles, Lyxe, Timbers, Monta, JNabe, The Black Mariah Theater, Crystal Rose, Kelly Hunt, Saving Miles Lemon, The Roseline, Mikal Shapiro, and Sylvan Esso.

At 10:30, we welcome Asian Rap Music Wunderkind…JNabe. JNabe is a reputable Rapper who began their exciting musical voyage of artistic discovery in 2020. Since then, they’ve used constant collaboration and experimental sound exploration to shape the signature sound that echoes with their inspiration from the streets of Kansas City. JNabe met his mentor Nawlage, a Dancehall artist, in 2022. Together they made an album called Namegah that is scheduled to be released on August 18, 2023. In the music world, there’s no standing still. You must constantly learn about new techniques and continue honing your musical craft. More info at: http://www.jnabeofficial.com

At 11:00 twin sisters Sophia and Analiese of The Black Mariah Theater join us LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios. Sparkly-witch-rock duo, The Black Mariah Theater meld multiple genres into one band; with live shows full of angst, attitude, and powerful sound. The Black Mariah Theater released their first EP, BLACK HEARTS in 2017, their first full-length album, PATRON SAINT in 2020, an EP, ACOUSTIC COVERS in 2021, and they just released their newest album, MEAN TO BE MEAN on July 21, 2023. The Black Mariah Theater play The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO, on Saturday, August 26. The doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show starts at 8:00 PM. with Mitzi McKee, and Captain Howdy & The Sunset Serenaders opening. More info at: http://www.theblackmariahtheater.com

At 11:30 our friend Jocelyn Olivia Nixon of critically acclaimed band, The Creepy Jingles shares all the details about a Fundraiser for Amplify Lawrence at The Bottleneck, Saturday, August 26 at 6:00 PM, with The Creepy Jingles, MellowPhobia, Lyxe, DJ Romance, and drag performances by Kansas Campbell-Mykals, Ms. Amanda Love, and Jeni Tonic. The event is co-sponsored by Amplify Lawrence, Lawrence Pride, I Heart Local Music, KJHK 90.7 Lawrence, Manor Records, and High Dive Records. More info at: http://www.amplifylawrence.com

Crystal Rose Photo by Kate Lamendola

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Show #1007

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, August 9, 2023

Danny Alexander & Kick Out The Jams! + Michael B. Tipton + Mark Meisenheimer & “Quindaro Ruins” + New & MidCoastal Releases

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. Joanna Sternberg – “I’ve Got Me”
   from: I’ve Got Me / Fat Possum Records / June 30, 2023
   [Joanna Sternberg was born August 18, 1991. Joanna is a singer, songwriter, visual artist and multi-instrumentalist based in New York City. Sternberg released their debut full-length album, Then I Try Some More, on Team Love Records, later picked up on Fat Possum Records. Sternberg went on their first tour opening for Conor Oberst in North America in July 2018. Sternberg’s second album, I’ve Got Me, was released in 2023, on Fat Possum Records; it was produced by Matt Sweeney. Sternberg identifies as gender neutral and uses singular they/them pronouns. They are based in Manhattan. Sternberg is Jewish. At Joanna’s Bandcamp page she writes: “i, my name is Joanna. I am a person who sings songs, writes songs, draws, plays different musical instruments, and watches what the majority of the world would consider “WAY TOO MUCH” TV. You do not have to buy my album but if you do, THANK YOU SO MUCH! And also thank you so much if you are reading this! I love you!” More info at” http://www.joannasternberg.com]

3. Jass & The Boys – “Gvn2u (feat. Jass & Black Light Animals)”
   from: “Gvn2u(feat. Jass & Black Light Animals)”-Single / Groove King Records / July 14, 2023
   [New single from Jass & The Boys follows their earlier single, “Love U Like I Love U (feat. Jass & Black Light Animals) “ released December 2, 2022 through Groocve King Records. “The Boys” are the members of Black Light Animals: Colby Bales, Branden Moser, & Cody Calhoun. Colby and Branden also are pare of the Freedom Affair. Jass is Jasmine “Jass” Couch released the EP OFFKEY: TOO HIGH on September 23, 2022. Jass released her single “Higher Ground” on August 16, 2022. It was WMM’s #1 Single in our 50 Favorite Singles of 2022. Jass released her single “Him” on February 23, 2022. Jass released AT THE CLOSE OF A DECADE on November 26, 2022. It was part of WMM’s 121 Best Recordings of 2021. She wrote, “After years of writing and recording in voice memos, I decided to grab my iPad and began recording something that I am very proud of, and named it, At the Close of A Decade, and released it in November 2019. With my iPhone/iPad, some apple headphones, I created this project. The amazing people around me told me it was worth it, even when I didn’t believe it myself. I convinced myself I would be the only one that liked my songs. If you decide to listen you’ll hear sound clips of shows and movies that made a difference in the way I saw the world, the way I saw myself, and the way I overcame my experiences. I remember asking my grandma and my son if I should release what I’ve been writing and they both said very simply to do it, so I’ve done it. I want to thank all of my wonderful friends who have been my soundboards during this process, all of the people that have asked me when it’s coming, the people that have kept me accountable, and believed that this time it was for real. My story is so very triumphant and beautiful because I have overcome experiences and shunned the fear I had to do what I love. It’s crazy how you can talk your way out of some amazing things and also how you can talk yourself into making some amazing things happen. If you partake, I hope you enjoy.” // Jass has played The Essence Festival, Apocalypse Meow, Manor Fest, Farmers Ball, KC Monarchs, recordBar, Bottleneck, Mutual Musicians Foundation, Grinders, Sofar Sounds, The Uptown Theatre . She has shared the stages with The New Respects, Thundercat, Old Sound, and many others. More info at: http://www.jassrcouch.com]

[Jass plays Second Presbyterian Live on the Front Porch, 318 E 55th St, KCMO, TONIGHT Wed, August 9 at 7:07 PM. 2nd Presbyterian’s Front Porch Concerts are presented by Center Cut Records.]

[Jass & The Boys play The Ship 1221 Union Avenue, KCMO WEST BOTTOMS, Thursday, August. 10, at 8:00 PM]

4. Obongjayar – “Just Cool (Radio Edit)”
   from: “Just Cool (Radio Edit)” – Single / September Recordings / May 11, 2023
   [London-based Nigerian artist Obongjayar shares his first single of 2023, “Just Cool,” via September Recordings. The track showcases his signature blend of musical influences — from Afrobeat to R&B and soul — and marks the first of a series of new releases from the artist in 2023. “Just Cool,” with its upbeat tempo and call-and-response refrain, marks a stylistic break from the solemnity of his critically-acclaimed 2022 debut album Some Nights I Dream Of Doors.The track arrives on the heels of Obongjayar’s debut at Austin’s SXSW, where his performances were heralded as standouts of the festival by PAPER Magazine, Austin Chronicle and Austin American-Statesman, among others. // Speaking on the track, Obongjayar says: “Everyone is on edge! How could we not be? Where’s our united humanity? Where is our united love for our brothers and sisters and children looking for safety and opportunity? Where is the love for our planet? We’re constantly being lied to, used and squeezed of whatever energy is left in us. We’re in a pit fighting amongst ourselves while the bloodsuckers incite division and cheer from high above while poking at us continuously. Be cool and let cool.” // “Just Cool” further illustrates Obongjayar’s continued growth — from his 2021 EP Sweetness with renowned Nigerian producer Sarz to his show stopping feature on Little Simz’ single “Point And Kill” from that same year and his debut album last year, he has no intent to slow down any time soon. // Steven Umoh, known by his stage name Obongjayar, is a Nigerian musical artist based in London. After releasing multiple EPs, his debut studio album, Some Nights I Dream Of Doors, was released in 2022. // Steven Umoh grew up in Calabar, Nigeria. He was raised by his grandmother; his mother had moved to the UK to escape Umoh’s father, who was abusive. Early in his life, Umoh primarily listened to bootleg rap, particularly Eminem, Usher, Nelly, Snoop Dogg and Ciara. // Umoh moved to live with his mother in England at the age of 17, but stayed active in the Nigerian music scene. He grew up a devoutly religious Christian, but became less so after he attended university in Norwich. In college he sang primarily in an American accent, influenced by his childhood spent listening to American hip hop music, but he transitioned to singing in his natural Nigerian-British accent before embarking on his professional career. // Obongjayar started his career publishing his music on SoundCloud. His work caught the notice of XL Recordings executive Richard Russell, who then asked Obongjayar to contribute to his Everything Is Recorded project. In 2016, Obongjayar released his first extended play, Home, described by Noisey as “a unique voice: one that navigates darkness with nocturnal, near-spiritual hymns.” // He followed Home with a second EP, Bassey, which was noted for its sparse production and afrobeat rhythms, as well as its themes of spirituality, politics, and his experiences as a Black person. He also contributed to Richard Russell’s 2017 EP, Close But Not Quite. // In 2019, Obongjayar featured on Detroit rapper Danny Brown’s fifth studio album U Know What I’m Sayin? on the tracks “Belly of the Beast” and “uknowhatimsayin¿”. // In collaboration with afrobeat producer Sarz, Obongjayar released a third EP, Sweetness, in 2021. He featured on rapper Little Simz’s second studio album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert on the fourth single “Point and Kill”, which was later accompanied by a music video. Obongjayar also released the song and music video “Message in a Hammer”, the lead single for his debut album. Some Nights I Dream Of Doors was released in May 2022. // On May 13, 2022, Obongjayar released the alnum SOME NIGHTS I DREAM OF DOORS through September Recordings. Iot was part of WMM’s 120 Best Recordings of 2022. // Obongjayar’s music has been called “hard to describe”, incorporating elements of afrobeat, spoken word, soul, and electronic music. His lyrics incorporate spiritual overtones, although they are not readily identifiable with any specific religious tradition. A unifying feature of all of Obongjayar’s music is his unique voice, which slides between rapping, singing, and spoken word.]

5. Cuee – “Proud Boi”
   from: “Proud Boi” – Single / Cuee / June 1, 2023
   [Cuee most recently released the (3-song Single) “With Love” including the track “See You Tonight” on February 14, 2023. Before that Cuee released the (3-song Single) “Coming Out” on June 24, 2022. Lawrence based hip-hop artist Cuee is a rapper with a Master’s Degree. Cuee received his Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Kansas. Cuee is also a graduate of Artist Inc. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Cuee has wowed audiences in Lawrence and KC with exciting live performances. And since 2017 Cue has released several critically acclaimed albums, an EP, multiple singles. We last talked with Cuee on March 3, 2021 and on May 5, 2021 and before that, on August 12, 2020, when he released the single “Who’s Back.” and before that on May 29, 2019. Cuee released the single: “Ain’t Goin Backon May 7, 2021, “Gravity (Feat: Lindsey Alderman)” on April 29, 2021 and part of GOSPEL the album. In 2020 Cuee’ track, “Shook” landed on an official Spotify playlist dedicated to transgender, non-binary and gender-fluid musicians across the globe including Kim Petras and Lex Allen. Spotify sent out a note said, “Hey Cuee you hit a high note this month.” Cuee said he didn’t even know what that meant, and he looked up to discover he had over 24,000 listener during the month of June on Spotify. I was trying to figure out what happened. I did a little research, I logged onto my instagram account, I was starting to get a flood of followers. I was just tracing it back and I landed on a Spotify playlist, it was an editorial playlist so he couldn’t find out who put him on there. “Someone found me.” Cuee made three trips home to Chicago to record the record. For the new album GOSPEL Cuee explained that this term can have biblical connections but it also means ‘the truth.” The video for “Ain’t Going Back” takes place in a church, and is a declaration of freedom, and identity, while also paying respect. Cuee talked us about how the track was created in the studio and translating the song into a video that was shot in a church. Last time we talked with Cuee he shared his thoughts about ‘”Queerness in a church,” Cuee said, “you know, is very…different, I mean I wanted to bring that into that space, and freedom into that space, allow that space to be seen and heard by other people who traditionally wont take up that space.” Originally from Chicago, Illinois. 27 year old Lawrence based hip-hop artist emcee, and educator. Cuee has gained fans over the last six years in Lawrence and Kansas City for his critically acclaimed musical releases and live performances. Along with getting his Master’s Degree, Cuee has released around 30 different musical tracks, legally changed his name, and has transitioned physically and vocally. The song “Ain’t Going Back” features Cuee’s friend Joel Leoj who is originally from Florida, but after moving to Chicago, became friends with Cuee in school, and recently moved to Lawrence to make music and collaborate on recordings with Cuee. Cuee explained that they have known each other since high school, that they “started a Hip Hop culture club in our high school, to bring music, kinda having a place to chill after school, write music together as a community. That’s how we started.” “I moved out here to Kansas, to go to school, he stayed back in Miami, and then we kind of connected back, maybe about two years ago, and hit it off really strong. We decided we wanted to pursue this music thing together. We decided let’s just do this. So he said he was going to move to Lawrence. I didn’t believe him at first, until he showed up on my doorstep, and I was like, Wow, you are here, let’s do this.” Joel Leoj released the album, JOEY IN WONDERLAND on January 31, 2021. Cuee is a featured guest emcee on the tracks “Eden” and “No Debate.” More info at: http://www.officialcuee.com]

[Cuee plays Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusrtts, Lawrence, KS., Sunday, August 13, at 10:00 PM with Cardian, VCMN, and Joel Leoj]

6. Big Thief – “Vampire Empire”
   from: “Vampire Empire” / “Born For Loving You” – 7” Single / 4AD / October 20, 2022
   [Big Thief present their highly-anticipated new single, “Vampire Empire,” off their forthcoming “Vampire Empire” / “Born For Loving You” 7” out October 20th on 4AD. “Vampire Empire” is Big Thief’s most eagerly awaited song ever, with the non-album single taking on a life of its own as it became a live fan favorite. Coming off the back of a Grammy-nominated album and debuting on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, it’s already a viral anthem. The television performance and hundreds of live performances of “Vampire Empire” took TikTok by storm. Recorded and produced by Dom Monks at Guissona, Spain’s Teatre de cal Eril Studio during a recent tour, “Vampire Empire” speaks to the beautiful complexity of gender identity and breaking destructive internal cycles. It was celebrated by Stereogum as “ragged, surging […] with some huge harmonies and a great sense of slow-build catharsis.” // Of the song, Adrianne Lenker adds: “For me, it’s about getting out of toxic internal patterns – leaving the empire of energy drains that obscure pure essence, learning about what healthy boundaries are, and finding the power to implement them for the possibility of giving and receiving (both inwardly and outwardly) unbroken and infinite Love.” // Big Thief are currently embarking on a North American tour, including a coveted headlining spot at Pitchfork Music Festival, as they continue to celebrate their landmark Grammy-nominated album Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You. Big Thief’s guitarist Buck Meek will also be releasing his third solo album later this summer. Full dates are listed below, many of which are sold out, with remaining tickets on sale now. // Big Thief released their last album, DRAGON NEW WARM MOUNTAIN I BELIEVE IN YOU on February 11, 2022, It was their 5th studio album released as a double album through 4AD. It was pat of WMM’s 120 Best recordings of 2022. Produced by drummer James Krivchenia, the album features 20 songs which were recorded over five months in four different locations across the United States. The album’s release was preceded by 8 singles. It received acclaim from critics upon release and entered the top forty in several territories, including Australia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Ireland, New Zealand, the USA and the UK. // In 2019, Big Thief left Saddle Creek and signed to 4AD, releasing two studio albums: U.F.O.F. in May 2019 and Two Hands in Oct. 2019. The albums were the band’s most successful and acclaimed to date: U.F.O.F. received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and both albums appeared on the Billboard 200 chart, with Two Hands peaking at 113. Their song “Not” from Two Hands was named by many publications as one of the year’s best songs and was nominated for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Big Thief toured in support of the albums until March 2020, when their European tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Drummer James Krivchenia released a solo album titled A New Found Relaxation in June 2020. In October 2020, Lenker released two solo albums: Songs and Instrumentals. Guitarist Buck Meek released his second solo album Two Saviors in January 2021. // Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You album was produced by drummer James Krivchenia, who conceived the concept behind its recording. In late 2019, while at a hotel in Copenhagen, Krivchenia presented the band with the concept that they would travel to four different locations: Upstate New York, Topanga Canyon in California, the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, and the Colorado mountains. They would record at four different studios with four separate engineers, and go to each place with a specific sonic plan in mind. Krivchenia’s intent was to capture a full expression of Lenker’s songwriting and the band onto a single album. Krivchenia’s production handling also marks the band’s first album not produced by their longtime collaborator Andrew Sarlo. // The band recorded over the span of five months, resulting in 45 complete songs which were ultimately edited down to the album’s 20 tracks. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the band initially quarantined in the Vermont woods for two weeks in July 2020. The 1st session was in July and August 2020 at Sam Evian’s Flying Cloud Recordings in Upstate New York. The 2nd session was with Shawn Everett in Oct. 2020 at Five Star Studios in Topanga, California. The third session was with engineer Dom Monks, who previously engineered U.F.O.F. and Two Hands; the session took place in Nov. 2020 at MusicGardens – Studio In The Clouds in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, located just outside Telluride. The fourth and final session was in Dec. 2020 at Scott McMicken’s Press On Studio in Tucson, Arizona. Mat Davidson, a former member of the Low Anthem and a longtime friend of the band who performs under the moniker Twain, was invited to contribute to the recordings in Arizona. Davidson had previously featured on the band’s second studio album, Capacity (2017), with his vocals & fiddle performances featuring heavily throughout the Arizona Dragon New Warm Mountain recordings, marking the first time the band incorporated a fifth instrumentalist for such a substantial contribution]

7. Lava Dreams – “R.I.P. The Old Me” – Single
   from: “R.I.P. The Old Me” – Single / RIOT / July 28, 2023
   [“R.I.P. THE OLD ME” was written and produced by Lava Dreams – vocal produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Spencer Hoad. This is the first release from Lava Dreams since their single, “Thrill Ride” which dropped in July of 2022. // Lava Dreams (she/they) is a queer songwriter, producer, musician, and director from Kansas City, Missouri. Their music is genre-bending Alternative Pop, unified by the use of electric guitar, danceable rhythms, and ethereal vocals. // Lava Dreams and their band recently performed the new single along with six other original songs at J. Rieger’s Electric Park for On Stage With SIS – a concert hosted by local video production company Stellar Image Studios to benefit Band of Angels – a nonprofit that provides musical instruments to children in need in the Kansas City area. // “I’m excited for my fanbase to hear a more explosive, explorative side of me now that I’m in my band-leader era. This latest track is definitely an example of that.” – Lava Dreams //Lava Dreams released their debut EP “Good Energy + Focus” on June 13, 2020. Written by Lava Dreams and produced by Duncan Burnett. Solo artist Lava Dreams aka Julia Hamilton writes songs influenced by pop, soul, RnB, jazz, trap, house, funk, reggae, rock, and world music. Hailing from Kansas City, MO, her guitar-based music is both dreamy & electric. Lava Dreams began writing lyrics and melodies as a young child. Growing up, she learned to play her first guitar chords from her father – who played around the house and in local bars. After playing guitar and singing in several Kansas City bands as a teenager, she set out to become a solo artist in 2018. Julia Hamilton is also a film maker who received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Film from Avila Unversity. You can listen to Lava Dreams on Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Deezer, Google Play, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, or at LavaDreamsMusic.com. Lava Dreams joined us on WMM on April 22, 2020. ]

8. Jean Claude and the Eclairs – “What Are You Doing Tonight?”
   from: HOW TO TALK [EP] / Jean Claude and the Eclairs / June 22, 2022.
   [The band released their EP, HOW TO TALK on National Eclairs Day, June 22, 2022. “Sweet” was released as a single on April 7, 2022. Alternative Pop/Rock band, based in Lawrence, KS., formed in 2016. The band includes: Cooper Scott on vocals, Garrison Krotz on bass, Quinn Maetzold on drums, and Ryan Pollock on guitar. T Produced and Engineered by Ryan Wasoba. The Band wrote on Facebook: “Three years of writing, demoing, recording, rewriting, re-recording, meet ups in Omaha, KC, St. Louis, and Chicago, shows at venues with sketchy PAs, forming new friendships, all of those moments were key to making this EP. We are so excited for you to hear it and we can’t wait to make more music.” Info at: http://www.instagram.com/eclairsofficial/%5D

Jean Claude and the Eclairs Discography:

“Enzymes” (Single) released November 17, 2017
“Crazy For You” (Single) released September 7, 2018
“All It Ever Was” (Single) released November 20, 2018
“City Sounds” (Single) released February 21, 2019
“Glasgow” (Single) released April 4, 2019
“Sweet” (Single) released April 7, 2022
“Couldn’t Be Anybody Else” (Single) released May 19, 2022
HOW TO TALK [EP] released June 23, 2022

[Jean Claude & The Eclairs play The Rino, 314 Armour Blvd., NKC, on Thursday, August 10, at 7:00 PM with Midcentury Llama and Land Lion.]

9. Corinne Bailey Rae – “New York Transit Queen”
   from: Black Rainbows / Black Rainbows Music / September 15, 2023]
   2 time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae confirms her years-in-the-making Black Rainbows project. Inspired by the objects and artworks collected by Theaster Gates at the Stony Island Arts Bank in Chicago, the work includes a collection of songs, a book Refraction/Reflection of the Arts Bank photographed by Koto Bolofo, live performances, visuals, lectures and exhibitions—a bold move from her previous work. // The album Black Rainbows is set for release September 15 via Thirty Tigers. The first single, “New York Transit Queen,” is out now. “I knew when I walked through those doors that my life had changed forever,” says Bailey Rae. “Engaging with these archives and encountering Theaster Gates and his practice has change how I think about myself as an artist and what the possibilities of my work can be. This music has come through seeing. Seeing has been like hearing, for me. While I was looking, songs/sounds appeared.” // Wide ranging in its themes, Black Rainbows’ subjects are drawn from encounters with objects in the Arts Bank, a curated collection of Black archives comprising books, sculpture, records, furniture and problematic objects from America’s past. From the rock hewn churches of Ethiopia to the journeys of Black Pioneers westward, from Miss New York Transit 1957 to how the sunset appears from Harriet Jacobs’ loophole. Black Rainbows explores Black femininity, Spell Work, Inner Space/Outer Space, time collapse, ancestors and music as a vessel for transcendence. // About Corinne Bailey Rae: English singer/songwriter/musician Corinne Bailey Rae shot to stardom with her self-titled #1 U.K. debut album in 2006, featuring the global hits “Put Your Records On” and “Like A Star.” Over the course of her career she has released three critically acclaimed studio albums—Corinne Bailey Rae, The Sea and The Heart Speaks in Whispers—and earned two Grammy Awards, two MOBOS, and has been nominated for multiple awards including the BRIT Awards, Mercury Music Prize and BET Awards. Her work for film and television includes the theme to Stan Lee’s Lucky Man (SKY1), “The Scientist” for Universal Pictures’
   Fifty Shades Darker openin title and soundtrack which charted globally, and in 2020 her song “New to Me” was performed in the film The High Note by Tracee Ellis Ross. Bailey Rae has collaborated with a wide range of artists including Mary J. Blige, Al Green, Herbie Hancock, KING, Paul McCartney, Kele Okereke (Bloc Party), Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Questlove, Salaam Rami, RZA, Tyler The Creator, Paul Weller, Richard Hawley, Stevie Wonder, Tracey Thorn, Pharrell, Logic, Mick Jenkins and many more.

10:29 – Underwriting

10. Janelle Monáe – “We Were Rock & Roll”
    from: Electric Lady / Wondaland Productions – Badboy Records / September 6, 2013
    [On June 8, 2023 Janelle Monae released her 4th Studio album, The Age of Pleasure.. Monáe announced the album alongside the release of “Lipstick Lover”, which they first previewed at their Met Gala after-party in early May. It is her first studio album in over five years since her previous album Dirty Computer (2018). // Janelle Monáe Robinson was born on December 1, 1985 in Kansas City, Kansas and was raised in a working-class community of Kansas City, Quindaro. Her mother, Janet, worked as a janitor and a hotel maid. Her father, Michael Robinson Summers, was a truck driver. Monáe’s parents separated when Monáe was a toddler and her mother later married a postal worker. Monáe has a younger sister, Kimmy, from their mother’s remarriage. // Monáe was raised Baptist and learned to sing at a local church. Her family members were musicians and performers at the local AME church, the Baptist church, and the Church of God in Christ. Monáe dreamed of being a singer and a performer from a very young age, and has cited the fictional character of Dorothy Gale from The Wizard of Oz as a musical influence. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which Monáe bought two copies of with her first check, was another source of inspiration. She performed songs from the album on Juneteenth talent shows, winning three years in a row. // As a teenager, Monáe was enrolled in the Coterie Theater’s Young Playwrights’ Round Table, which began writing musicals. One musical, completed when she was around the age of 12, was inspired by the 1979 Stevie Wonder album Journey Through “The Secret Life of Plants”. // Monáe attended F. L. Schlagle High School, and after high school, moved to New York City to study musical theater at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she was the only black woman in her class. Monáe enjoyed the experience, but feared that she might lose her edge and “sound, or look or feel like anybody else”. In a 2010 interview Monáe explained, “I felt like that was a home but I wanted to write my own musicals. I didn’t want to have to live vicariously through a character that had been played thousands of times – in a line with everybody wanting to play the same person.” // After a year and a half, Monáe dropped out of the academy and relocated to Atlanta, enrolling in Perimeter College at Georgia State University. She began writing her own music and performing around the campus. In 2003, Monáe self-released a demo album titled The Audition, which she sold out of the trunk of a Mitsubishi Galant. During this period, Monáe became acquainted with songwriters and producers Chuck Lightning and Nate Wonder. The three would eventually form the Wondaland Arts Collective. She worked at an Office Depot but was fired for answering a fan’s e-mail using a company computer, an incident that inspired the song “Lettin’ Go”, which in turn attracted the attention of Big Boi. // Janelle Monáe Robinson (/moʊˈneɪ/;[9] born December 1, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, and record producer. Monáe is signed to Atlantic Records, as well as to her own imprint, the Wondaland Arts Society. Monáe has received eight Grammy Award nominations. Monáe won an MTV Video Music Award and the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2010. Monáe was also honored with the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2015 and the Trailblazer of the Year Award in 2018. In 2012, Monáe became a CoverGirl spokesperson. Boston City Council named October 16, 2013 “Janelle Monáe Day” in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in recognition of her artistry and social leadership. // Monáe’s musical career began in 2003 upon releasing a demo album titled The Audition. In 2007, Monáe publicly debuted with a conceptual EP titled Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase). It peaked at number two on the US Top Heatseekers chart, and in 2010, through Bad Boy Records, Monáe released a first full-length studio album, The ArchAndroid, a concept album and sequel to her first EP. In 2011, Monáe was featured as a guest vocalist on fun.’s single “We Are Young”, which achieved major commercial success, topping the charts of more than ten countries and garnering Monáe a wider audience. Her second studio album, The Electric Lady, was released in 2013 and debuted at number five on the Billboard 200, serving as the fourth and fifth installments of the seven-part Metropolis concept series. // In 2016, Monáe made her theatrical film debut in two high-profile productions; Monáe starred in Hidden Figures as NASA mathematician and aerospace engineer Mary Jackson, and also starred in Moonlight. Hidden Figures was a box office success, while Moonlight won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 89th annual ceremony. Monáe’s third studio album, Dirty Computer, also described as a concept album, was released in 2018 to widespread critical acclaim; it was chosen as the best album of the year by several publications and earned Monáe two nominations at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The album debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 and was further promoted by Monáe’s Dirty Computer Tour, which lasted from June to August 2018.]

[Janelle Monae plays The Midland Theatre, 1228 Main Street, KCMO, on Saturday, September 9 at 8:00 PM.]

10:35 – Interview with Mark Meisenheimer

Mark Meisenheimer joins us to share details about his new documentary film “Quindaro Ruins”. Once an Underground Railroad site in Kansas, what’s left of “Old Quindaro” not only fights to be relevant in the narratives of Kansas City 19th Century History, but its residents fight for its neighborhood’s existence. The Quindaro Ruins, once slated to be part of a landfill, is surrounded by a predominantly African-American neighborhood that has been disinvested and disenfranchised. The film showcases the struggle of many community members to keep its history alive.

Mark Meisenheimer is a former TV journalist who worked in TV News for 12-years. “Quindaro Ruins” won the Award for Exceptional Excellence at the Docs without Borders International Film Festival-Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The film has also been shown at Kansas City FilmFest International, the Filmteenth International Film Festival in Bethesda, Maryland, and is scheduled for National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Film Festival in Church Creek, Maryland.

Mark Meisenheimer, thanks for being with us on WMM.

Once an Underground Railroad site just on the other side of the Missouri River in Kansas, what’s left of “Old Quindaro” not only fights to be relevant in the narratives of Kansas City 19th Century History, but its residents fight for its neighborhood’s existence. The Quindaro Ruins, once slated to be part of a landfill, is surrounded by a predominantly African-American neighborhood that has been disinvested and disenfranchised. The film showcases the struggle of many community members to keep its history alive, but also in seeking ways to lift up the area which has in many ways been abandoned and forgotten.

Director Biography:

Mark Meisenheimer is a former TV journalist. He worked in TV News for 12-years, both in front of the camera and behind it in: Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa. He is the author of two books, one fictional: Green Fields, and one non-fiction: No Pants Required: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at TV Sports Broadcasting. Mark, a Wisconsin native, currently calls Kansas City home. He lives in the Brookside neighborhood with his wife Jessica, his son Princeton and dogs Charley and Hudson. Quindaro Ruins is Mark’s second documentary film following his debut documentary: Legacy of a Newsman.

Director Statement:

The filming of “Quindaro Ruins” started as an attempt to showcase Underground Railroad sites that were impacted by the border war between Kansas and Missouri, an often discussed topic in regards to the area’s 19th century history. We simply stumbled into Quindaro and knew almost immediately that its story was something special.

Over almost three years, we’ve approached community members, stakeholders and politicians to help gain a greater understanding of the complex history surrounding the Quindaro Ruins. Our goal from the beginning was to help raise a level of awareness about the site’s rich history, and perhaps help in some way to give the Quindaro Ruins greater significance as a historic site and tourist destination in the area.

Preview:

Mark Meisenheimer, thanks for being with us on WMM.

Mark Meisenheimer’s new documentary film “Quindaro Ruins” and is scheduled for a sreening at the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Film Festival in Church Creek, Maryland.

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

10:51

11. Chris Hazelton – “Easy Talk”
    from: Easy Talk / Cellar Live – La Reserve Records LLC / August 11, 2023
    [Chris Hazelton – Hammond B-3 Organ, Brett Jackson – Baritone Saxophone, Jamie Anderson – Guitar, John Kizilarmut – Drums, Pat Conway – Congas (Tracks 1, 5, & 7). Executive Producer: Cory Weeds. Produced by Chris Hazelton. Recorded at Weights & Measures Soundlab (Kansas City, MO) on February 19th & 20th, 2022. Engineered and mixed by Duane Trower. Mastered by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio. Photography by Cory Weeds. // On his Bandcamp page Chris writes: “Dark (noun): a: a place or time of little or no light (ex: night, nightfall) b: absence of light. // I’ve always been somewhat of a night owl. I suppose it comes with the territory of being a jazz musician. We feel at home in dimly lit, hazy settings during the wee small hours of the morning. Something about nighttime has always been enchanting to me. There are endless possibilities, and one never knows what could happen before daybreak. // Towards the end of 2021, however, I found myself in a state of darkness that was truly unfamiliar to me. Like every other musician, the pandemic had brought my career to a grinding halt in the previous year. It seemed like losses were becoming a pattern and grief was becoming more than I could bear. At times, I even questioned whether I still WAS a musician. As the beginning of 2022 approached, I was faced with the reality that three of my greatest musical mentors had passed on, and I suddenly felt a new weight of responsibility for carrying on the tradition of the Hammond B-3 Organ in jazz. Consequently, I found a fresh sense of purpose and inspiration. // So with no real game plan in place, I booked a weekend in the studio and hired friends that I knew could deliver the feeling I was looking for. I have always had an affinity for the sound of a baritone sax in front of the organ trio. Going all the way back to George Benson’s first two albums with Ronnie Cuber and Lonnie Smith, as well as recent releases by my friends Adam Scone and Ian Hendrickson-Smith, the format has a certain grit and heaviness not found in other configurations within the jazz realm. // After dark, there is magic and mystique waiting… and maybe even some true darkness… but AFTER dark, there is always light! // from http://www.chrishazelton.com: Some things in life are just meant to be. The first time Chris Hazelton experienced a real Hammond B-3 organ, he knew instantly that it was the instrument he was destined to play. At the request of his college professor, the then-underage aspiring musician snuck into a dark Kansas City jazz club called Bobby’s Hangout to hear the man behind the console, jazz organ master Everette DeVan. After several weeks of coaxing, Mr. DeVan agreed to take Chris on a student, showing him the ins and outs of the complex machine. With a background in string bass and piano, Chris’ transfer to organ was a natural one. // From 2007 to 2009, Chris called the Big Apple home. New York City provided an education that can only be found by living there. The rhythm of the city and the constant presence of jazz royalty helped sharpen his playing into a potent combination of groove and artistry. During his time there, Chris regularly performed at legendary Harlem jazz clubs such as Minton’s Playhouse, the Lenox Lounge, and Showman’s Jazz Lounge. In 2009, Chris had the honor of studying with the world’s foremost authority in the jazz organ world, Dr. Lonnie Smith! // Upon returning to his native Kansas City, Chris has made a name for himself as one of the premier jazz organists in the midwest and recently made an appearance with the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. // His flagship ensemble, Chris Hazelton’s Boogaloo 7, was assembled in 2013 and held a impressive seven-year Friday night residency at Kansas City’s Green Lady Lounge. This seven piece unit focuses on funky, rhythmic soul-jazz that harkens back to the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, a time when Lou Donaldson, Jimmy McGriff, Charles Earland, Grant Green, Lonnie Smith, and a host of others packed dance floors and venues along the “Chitlin Circuit”. The Boogaloo 7 has released two 45rpm 7-inch vinyl singles and two full-length LPs on Sunflower Soul Records, a label established by Hazelton in 2014 that produces soulful recordings with unashamedly old-school, analog vibe. // For nearly 10 years, Chris served as the organist at “The Historic” Centennial United Methodist Church in the 18th & Vine Jazz District of Kansas City, MO – a church that was once home to Count Basie and Charlie Parker. He plays bass guitar with the popular soul ensemble The Freedom Affair. He is happily married to the love of his life, Erica, and together have a daughter named Evelyn and a son named Jaxon..]

[The Freedom Affair play recordBar 1520 Grand Blvd. KCMO, on Saturday, August 12 doors at 7:00 PM, with Flutienastiness and The Soulpatrol.]

12. SEYKO – “What I Want”
    from: “What I Want” – Single / Groove King Records – Fat Beats / June 23, 2023
    [Produced by Colby Bales of the band Black Light Animals and also a bandmate of SEYKO’s in The Freedom Affair. // From http://www.seykomusic.com: Seyko has always found music to be a reflection of her innermost thoughts and feelings, a way of self-expression but even deeper than that. Music was always a life-giving, constant companion from the happiest moments to the darkest days. Music continues to be Seyko’s way of communicating with the world around her. // Seyko developed her musical talent during her formative years through church and school choirs, friendships that evolved into singing groups, and professional training through voice lessons and songwriting. Opportunities presented themselves, but Seyko also created opportunities for herself as she chased her dream to create and perform her own music. // The Freedom Affair and Sunu, two Kansas City bands Seyko performs and writes with, have solidified her place in the music scene and provide a solid foundation for beginning her solo career. Seyko’s singing and songwriting career has spanned twenty years, and it shows! Her creative growth has led to her being a well-respected artist in Kansas City, allowing her to participate in recording projects for fellow musicians and even singing background vocals for Michael Bublé at a live concert in 2022.]

[The Freedom Affair play recordBar 1520 Grand Blvd. KCMO, on Saturday, August 12 doors at 7:00 PM, with Flutienastiness and The Soulpatrol.]

11:00 – Station ID

13. MC5 – “Kick Out The Jams”
    from: Kick Out The Jams (Compilation) / Warner Music Group / March 22, 2017
    [From Wikipedia: Kick Out the Jams is the debut album by American proto-punk band MC5. It was released in February 1969, through Elektra Records. It was recorded live at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom over two nights, Devil’s Night and Halloween, 1968. //MC5 is an American rock band formed in Lincoln Park, Michigan, in 1963. The classic line-up consisted of vocalist Rob Tyner, guitarists Wayne Kramer and Fred “Sonic” Smith, bassist Michael Davis, and drummer Dennis Thompson. MC5 were listed by Parade as one of the best rock bands of all time. The band’s first three albums are regarded by many as staples of rock music, and their 1969 song “Kick Out the Jams” is widely covered. // “Crystallizing the counterculture movement at its most volatile and threatening”, according to AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine, MC5’s leftist political ties and anti-establishment lyrics and music positioned them as emerging pioneers of the punk movement in the United States. Their loud, energetic style of back-to-basics rock and roll included elements of garage rock, hard rock, blues rock, and psychedelic rock. // MC5 had a promising beginning that earned them a January 1969 cover appearance on Rolling Stone and a story written by Eric Ehrmann before their debut live album was released. They developed a reputation for energetic and polemical live performances, one of which was recorded as their 1969 debut album Kick Out the Jams before the group disbanded in 1972. // Vocalist Tyner died of a heart attack in late 1991 at the age of 46 and was followed by Fred Smith, who also died of a heart attack, in 1994 at the age of 46. The remaining three members of the band reformed in 2003 with The Dictators’ singer Handsome Dick Manitoba as its new vocalist, and this reformed line-up occasionally performed live over the next nine years until Davis died of liver failure in 2012 at the age of 68. // In 2022, Kramer announced that a tour under the banner of We Are All MC5 would take place that spring, and that a new MC5 studio album with producer Bob Ezrin would also be released later that year with original MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson playing on two tracks.] [The LP peaked at No. 30 on the Billboard 200 chart, with the title track peaking at No. 82 in the Hot 100. Although the album received an unfavorable review in Rolling Stone magazine upon its release, it has gone on to be considered an important forerunner to punk rock music, and was ranked number 294 in both 2003 and 2012 editions of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” lists, and at number 349 in a 2020 revised list. // While “Ramblin’ Rose” and “Motor City Is Burning” open with the band’s typical leftist and revolutionary rhetoric, it was the opening line to the title track that stirred up controversy. Vocalist Rob Tyner shouted, “And right now… right now… right now it’s time to… kick out the jams, motherfuckers!” before the opening riffs. Elektra Records executives were offended by the line and had preferred to edit it out of the album (replacing the offending words with “brothers and sisters”), while the band and manager John Sinclair adamantly opposed this. // The original release had “kick out the jams, Motherfuckers!” printed on the inside album cover, but was soon pulled from stores. Two versions were then released, both with censored album covers, with the uncensored audio version sold behind record counters. // Making matters worse, Hudson’s department stores refused to carry the album. Tensions between the band and the Hudson’s chain escalated to the point that the department stores refused to carry any album from the Elektra label after MC5 took out a full-page ad that, according to Danny Fields, “was just a picture of Rob Tyner, and all it said was ‘Fuck Hudson’s.’ And it had the Elektra logo”. To end the conflict and to avoid further financial loss, Elektra dropped MC5 from their record label. // Later the same year, Jefferson Airplane recorded the song “We Can Be Together” for their Volunteers album, a song containing the word “motherfucker”. Unlike Elektra, RCA Records released the album wholly uncensored. // “Kick out the jams” has also been taken to be a slogan of the 1960s ethos of revolution and liberation, an incitement to “kick out” restrictions in various forms.[citation needed] To quote MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer from his interview with Caroline Boucher in Disc & Music Echo magazine on August 8, 1970: People said “oh wow, ‘kick out the jams’ means break down restrictions” etc., and it made good copy, but when we wrote it we didn’t have that in mind. We first used the phrase when we were the house band at a ballroom in Detroit, and we played there every week with another band from the area. […] We got in the habit, being the sort of punks we are, of screaming at them to get off the stage, to kick out the jams, meaning stop jamming. We were saying it all the time and it became a sort of esoteric phrase. Now, I think people can get what they like out of it; that’s one of the good things about rock and roll. // Kramer also claimed during a 1999 interview that was excerpted for Goldmine magazine that the phrase was specifically aimed toward British 1960s bands playing at the Grande who MC5 felt were not putting enough energy into their performances.[citation needed] The title has also (jokingly) been reinterpreted as an establishment message masquerading as a revolutionary anthem. David Bowie sings in the song “Cygnet Committee”: “[We] stoned the poor on slogans such as/Wish You Could Hear/Love Is All We Need/Kick Out the Jams/Kick Out Your Mother”. // In March 2005, Q magazine placed the song “Kick Out the Jams” at number 39 in its “100 Greatest Guitar Tracks” list. The same track was named the 65th best hard rock song of all time by VH1.// “The MC5 were a mercurial band,” remarked guitarist Wayne Kramer. “We were inconsistent. All of a sudden, this was the night. It was a lot of pressure for us to be under. I hear it every time I listen to the record. I hear me making clumsy mistakes on the guitar; I hear Dennis all over on the tempos; I hear Rob not quite in the perfect voice he was capable of.”]

11:03 – Interview with Danny Alexander

Danny Alexander joins us to share details about a new book he co-edited called KICK OUT THE JAMS Jibes, Barbs, Tributes, and Rallying Cries from 35 Years of Music Writing by Dave Marsh. Dave Marsh was among the first editors of Creem magazine and wrote extensively for Rolling Stone and other publications. He has authored twenty-five books. Marsh cofounded the newsletter Rock & Rap Confidential and currently hosts Kick Out the Jams on SiriusXM. For over thirty years, Danny Alexander served as Associate Editor for Rock & Rap Confidential while also writing for, among others, Kansas City’s Pitch and the Kansas City Star. Alexander teaches the Literature of American Popular Music at Johnson County Community College. His book Real Love, No Drama: The Music of Mary J. Blige was published by University of Texas Press in 2016.

Danny Alexander hosts a Kick Out the Jams Release Party, Tuesday, August 15, at 7:00 PM at The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO.

Danny Alexander, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Selected writings on three decades of popular music from Dave Marsh, one of the most influential critics of his generation.

KICK OUT THE JAMS
Jibes, Barbs, Tributes, and Rallying Cries from 35 Years of Music Writing
By Dave Marsh
Edited by Daniel Wolff and Danny Alexander

ABOUT KICK OUT THE JAMS

In the 2020s, it may seem absurd that there was a time when rock and its audiences were not taken seriously, were mocked and even criminalized, and a fighting matter. Dave Marsh, one of the most influential critics of his generation, came up in those times, and this collection, among its many virtues, argues for the value and possibility of rock, soul, and rap music.

Dave Marsh was a founding editor for Creem magazine, featured Rolling Stone writer and other publications, and acclaimed music critic. Spanning three decades worth of astute, acerbic, and overall astounding music writing, KICK OUT THE JAMS is the first large-scale anthology of the work of Dave Marsh – offering some of his best writing from the mid-1980s through the 2010s. Ranging from Elvis Presley to Kurt Cobain, from Nina Simone to Ani DiFranco, from the Beatles to Green Day, the book gives an opinionated, eye-opening overview of 20th century popular music—offering a portrait not just of an era but of a writer wrestling with the American empire.

Every essay bears the distinct Dave Marsh attitude and voice. That passion is evident in a heart-wrenching piece on Cobain’s suicide and legacy; a humorous attack on “Bono’s bullshit;” an indignant look at James Brown and the FBI; deep, revelatory probes into the work of under appreciated artists like Patty Griffin and Alejandro Escovedo; and inspiring insight into what drives Marsh as a writer, namely “a raging passion to explain things in the hope that others would not be trapped and to keep the way clear so that others from the trashy outskirts of barbarous America still had a place to stand—if not in the culture at large, at least in rock and roll.”

If you want to explore the recent history of pop music—its politics as well as its performers—Kick Out the Jams is the perfect guidebook.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dave Marsh was among the first editors of Creem magazine and wrote extensively for Rolling Stone and other publications. He has authored twenty-five books, including two bestselling biographies of Bruce Springsteen, Before I Get Old: The Story of the Who, and The Heart of Rock & Soul: the 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made. Marsh cofounded the newsletter Rock & Rap Confidential and currently hosts Kick Out the Jams and other programs on SiriusXM.

ABOUT THE EDITORS

Daniel Wolff
Grammy-nominated author Daniel Wolff has published six books of award-winning non-fiction, from You Send Me, a biography of singer Sam Cooke, to How To Become an American: A History if Immigration, Assimilation, and Loneliness. He worked with Dave Marsh on Rock & Rap Confidential, has published four volumes of poetry, produced a number of documentary films, and written collaboratively with musicians, choreographers, sculptors, and scientists.

Danny Alexander
For over thirty years, Danny Alexander served as Associate Editor for Rock & Rap Confidential while also writing for, among others, Kansas City’s Pitch and the Kansas City Star. Alexander teaches the Literature of American Popular Music at Johnson County Community College. His book Real Love, No Drama: The Music of Mary J. Blige was published by University of Texas Press in 2016. He blogs at http://takeemastheycome.blogspot.com/

11:15

14. Patti Griffin – “Flaming Road”
    from: Flaming Road / A&M Records / June 23, 1998
    [Patricia Jean Griffin was born March 16, 1964. She is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs have been covered by numerous musicians, including Emmylou Harris, Ellis Paul, Kelly Clarkson, Rory Block, Dave Hause, Sugarland, Bette Midler and The Chicks. // In 2007, Griffin received the Artist of the Year award from the Americana Music Association, and her album Children Running Through won the award for Best Album. In 2011, Griffin’s album Downtown Church won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album and her 2019 self-titled album won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album. // Griffin is from Old Town, Maine, United States, next to the Penobscot Native American reservation. The youngest child in her family, with six older siblings, she bought a guitar for $50 at age 16. She sang and played but had no inclination to become a professional musician. After a 6-year marriage, which ended in 1994, Griffin began playing in Boston coffee houses and was “scouted” by A&M Records, which signed her on the strength of her demo tape. When the finished studio recordings were submitted to A&M, the company executives thought it was overproduced, so producer Nile Rodgers and A&M instead released a stripped-down reworking of her demo tape as the album Living with Ghosts.// Griffin’s second album, Flaming Red, released in 1998, was a departure from the acoustic sound of Living with Ghosts, with a mix of mellow songs and high-tempo rock and roll songs. The title track, “Flaming Red”, is an example of the latter, beginning with an even beat until it increases to a fevered pitch of emotion. Another song from the album, “Tony”, is also featured on the charity benefit album Live in the X Lounge. // Her third album, Silver Bell, has a sound similar to its predecessor. It was released by A&M in 2013, 13 years after it was recorded (and well after bootlegged copies had been circulated). A&M dropped Griffin’s contract after Silver Bell was recorded, and she was then signed by Dave Matthews’s ATO Records. Griffin re-recorded songs from that album for later releases, such as “Making Pies”, “Mother of God”, “Standing”, and “Top of the World”. Copies of the unreleased Silver Bell were leaked and bootlegged and can be easily acquired by the B&P (blanks and postage) method on message boards. In August 2013, it was announced that UMe planned to release Silver Bell, mixed by producer Glyn Johns, in October 2013. // Four albums followed on ATO: 1000 Kisses (2002), A Kiss in Time (2003), Impossible Dream (2004), and Children Running Through (2007). // In 2004, Griffin toured with Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings as the Sweet Harmony Traveling Revue. On February 6, 2007, she released Children Running Through. The album debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200, with 27,000 copies sold. Of the album, Griffin told Gibson Lifestyle, “I just kind of felt like singing what I wanted to sing, and playing how I wanted to play. It’s not all dark and tragic. It’s a different way for me to look at things. Getting old—older, I should say, I’m not so serious all the time.” It was also said that the album was inspired by her childhood.// Griffin’s songs have been recorded by numerous artists, including the Irish-born singer Maura O’Connell (“Long Ride Home”), Linda Ronstadt (“Falling Down”), The Chicks (“Truth No. 2”, “Top of the World”, “Let Him Fly”, “Mary”), Bette Midler, Melissa Ferrick and Missy Higgins (“Moses”), Beth Nielsen Chapman, Christine Collister, and Mary Chapin Carpenter (“Dear Old Friend”), Jessica Simpson (“Let Him Fly”), Martina McBride (“Goodbye”), Emmylou Harris (“One Big Love”, “Moon Song”), Bethany Joy Galeotti (“Blue Sky”), the Wreckers (“One More Girl”), Keri Noble and Ruthie Foster (“When It Don’t Come Easy”), Joan Osborne (“What You Are”), Solomon Burke (“Up to the Mountain”), and Miranda Lambert (“Getting Ready”). Kelly Clarkson performed “Up to the Mountain” with Jeff Beck on guitar, accompanied by some orchestration on the “Idol Gives Back” episode of American Idol, and the live recording was released as a single immediately afterwards, reaching number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its first week and giving Griffin her highest-charting position as a songwriter. (The audience gave Clarkson a standing ovation following her performance.) Griffin’s version of the song was featured in episode 11 of the fourth season of the ABC television show Grey’s Anatomy.]

10:17 – More Interview with Danny Alexander

Danny Alexander shares details about a new book he co-edited called KICK OUT THE JAMS Jibes, Barbs, Tributes, and Rallying Cries from 35 Years of Music Writing by Dave Marsh. Dave Marsh was among the first editors of Creem magazine and wrote extensively for Rolling Stone and other publications. He has authored twenty-five books. Marsh cofounded the newsletter Rock & Rap Confidential and currently hosts Kick Out the Jams on SiriusXM.

For over thirty years, Danny Alexander served as Associate Editor for Rock & Rap Confidential while also writing for, among others, Kansas City’s Pitch and the Kansas City Star. Alexander teaches the Literature of American Popular Music at Johnson County Community College. His book Real Love, No Drama: The Music of Mary J. Blige was published by University of Texas Press in 2016.

Danny Alexander hosts a Kick Out the Jams Release Party, Tuesday, August 15, at 7:00 PM at The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO.

Danny Alexander, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Praise for Dave Marsh and Kick Out the Jams

“Throughout [Kick Out the Jams], Marsh’s deep passion for the music and the artists he writes about provides a bassline of energy and excitement. The author breathes new insight into well-known artists and provides avenues of discovery for new music while maintaining humor and heart…Heartfelt and often amusing, these essays will have you reaching into your record collection to listen with fresh ears.” — Kirkus Reviews

“I regarded Dave Marsh as a teacher right away. With Dave, it’s emotional, it’s personal. He draws people together on an emotional as well as an intellectual level.” — Jackson Browne

“Not only is Dave Marsh a great writer, a great person, life-giving lover, a great friend, and a wordsmith, but he has great insight into the music business, connecting the dots, defining things for me.” — Dion
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“One of the striking things about Dave Marsh, right off the bat, is his emotional involvement. It’s fun to sit down and talk with him about music.” —Patty Griffin

“Dave Marsh has always been a tireless advocate of justice, human rights, and rock’n’roll. His pen and voice are an important player in the history of the music we love and the struggle for a more just and decent world.” — Tom Morello

“Dave Marsh has always been vociferously a champion of equal rights in music writing and of viewing music outside of the segregationist categories formed by the music industry and too often the music press. He’s just a great writer.” — Ann Powers, author of Weird Like Us and Good Booty

“I connected to Dave because I knew he felt about music the way I felt about it. It was life sustaining. It was central to your existence.” — Bruce Springsteen

“The impact of Dave Marsh seeped into my critical consciousness early on. He was the kind of leader in the field who pushed to see the critical conversation be democratized and inclusive and incredibly diverse.” — Greg Tate, author of Flyboy in the Buttermilk

“Dave was just full on, 100%, tying together art and politics, which of course are really tethered anyway. He was the embodiment of that.” — Steven Van Zandt

ABOUT THE BOOK
Kick Out the Jams: Jibes, Barbs, Tributes, and Rallying Cries from 35 Years of Music Writing
By Dave Marsh
August 15, 2023
Hardcover, 336 pages, $28.99
HC ISBN: 9781982197162 | eISBN: 9781982197186 | Audio: 9781797160788

Danny Alexander, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Danny Alexander teaches the Literature of American Popular Music at Johnson County Community College. His book Real Love, No Drama: The Music of Mary J. Blige was published by University of Texas Press in 2016.

Danny Alexander hosts a Kick Out the Jams Release Party, Tuesday, August 15, at 7:00 PM at The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO.

He blogs at http://takeemastheycome.blogspot.com/

11:25

15. Sly & The Family Stone – “Everyday People”
    from: Stand! (Bonus Track Edition) [2007 Remaster] / Sony Records / May 3, 1969
    [“Everyday People” is a 1968 song composed by Sly Stone and first recorded by his band, Sly and the Family Stone. It was the first single by the band to go to number one on the Soul singles chart and the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.[2] It held that position on the Hot 100 for four weeks, from February 9 to March 8, 1969, and is remembered as one of the most popular songs of the 1960s. Billboard ranked it as the No. 5 song of 1969. // This section possibly contains original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. (May 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) // The song is one of Sly Stone’s pleas for peace and equality between differing races and social groups, a major theme and focus for the band. The Family Stone featured white members Greg Errico and Jerry Martini in its lineup, as well as females Rose Stone and Cynthia Robinson; making it an early major integrated band in rock history. Sly and the Family Stone’s message was about peace and equality through music, and this song reflects the same. // Unlike the band’s more typically funky and psychedelic records, “Everyday People” is a mid-tempo number with a more mainstream pop feel. Sly, singing the main verses for the song, explains that he is “no better / and neither are you / we are the same / whatever we do.” // Sly’s sister Rose Stone sings bridging sections (using the cadence of the “na-na na-na boo-boo” children’s taunt) that mock the futility of people hating each other for being tall, short, rich, poor, fat, skinny, white, black, or anything else. The bridges of the song contain the line “different strokes for different folks”, which became a popular catchphrase in 1969 (and inspired the name of the later television series, Diff’rent Strokes). Rose’s singing ends each part of the bridge with the words: “And so on, and so on, and scooby dooby doo”. // During the chorus, all of the singing members of the band (Sly, Rosie, Larry Graham, and Sly’s brother Freddie Stone) proclaim that “I am everyday people,” meaning that each of them (and each listener as well) should consider himself or herself as parts of one whole, not of smaller, specialized factions. // Bassist Larry Graham contends that the track featured the first instance of the “slap bass technique”, which would become a staple of funk and other genres. The technique involves striking a string with the thumb of the right hand (or left hand, for a left-handed player) so that the string collides with the frets, producing a metallic “clunk” at the beginning of the note. Later slap bass songs – for example, Graham’s performance on “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)” – expanded on the technique, incorporating a complementary “pull” or “pop” component. // “Everyday People” was included on the band’s classic album Stand! (1969), which sold over three million copies. It is one of the most covered songs in the band’s repertoire, with versions by the Winstons, Aretha Franklin, the Staple Singers, William Bell, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, the Supremes and the Four Tops, Peggy Lee, Belle & Sebastian, Pearl Jam, and Nicole C. Mullen, Ta Mara and the Seen and many others. Hip-hop group Arrested Development used the song as the basis of their 1992 hit, “People Everyday”, which reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 8 on the Hot 100. Dolly Parton’s previously unreleased 1980 cover of the song was included as a bonus track on the 2009 reissue of her 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs album. Rolling Stone ranked “Everyday People” as No. 145 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. “Everyday People” was prominently featured in a series of Toyota commercials in the late 1990s as part of their “Everyday” slogan campaign. In 2021, the song appeared in another TV commercial, this time for Aspen Dental. // The third verse of Sly and the Family Stone’s 1969 “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)”, a No. 1 hit by February 1970, references the titles of “Everyday People” and several of the band’s other successful songs.]

11:30 – Underwriting

11:32 – Interview with Michael B. Tipton

We are happy to welcome back to the show Michael B. Tipton who was actually one of our very first guests on Wednesday MidDay Medley back in 2004 the year this show first went on the air. Michael join us back then to talk about his band Tabla Rasa. Over the years Michael has been a part of some of our most played Kansas City area bands including Molly Picture Club and Kodascope.
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Michael B Tipton is a seasoned singer-songwriter who has performed for audiences nationwide for over 26 years. With a remarkable versatility across genres like folk, country, electronic, indie rock, and hard rock, his compositions are written to be adapted to various musical styles. Michael made his mark as a member of acclaimed bands: Tabla Rasa (1999-2005), 5 Defy (2006-2008), Molly Picture Club (2009-2013), and Kodascope (2013-2016). He is also the driving force behind Found A Job, a popular 8-piece tribute to Talking Heads since 2012, where he embodies David Byrne’s essence.

Michael B. Tipton joins us today to shares his new single, “Scoundrel” to be released August 18, 2023. “Scoundrel” is from Michael’s new solo album, OUT OF THE WOODS, to be release in October. More info at: @michaelbtiptonmusic

Michael B. Tipton, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Meet Michael B Tipton, a seasoned American singer-songwriter who has performed for audiences nationwide for over 26 years. With a remarkable versatility across genres like folk, country, electronic, indie rock, and hard rock, his compositions are written to be adapted to various musical styles. Michael made his mark as a member of acclaimed bands such as Tabla Rasa(1999-2005), 5 Defy (2006-2008), Molly Picture Club (2009-2013), and Kodascope (2013-2016).

He is also the driving force behind Found A Job, a popular 8-piece tribute to Talking Heads since 2012, where he embodies David Byrne’s essence.

In addition to his live performances, Michael’s songwriting prowess has earned him placements on notable TV shows like “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” and various Discovery Channel segments. With an extraordinary ability to connect through heartfelt lyrics, captivating melodies, and a solid beat, Michael B Tipton continues to enchant audiences with his music. Stay tuned as this artist ventures into new musical horizons.

BIO – New Music: Out Of The Woods
After enduring a prolonged songwriting drought, Tipton found solace in the music of his upbringing—Asleep At The Wheel, Bob Wills & The Texas Playboys, Ernest Tubb, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and George Jones. This rediscovery sparked a creative surge, resulting in a collection of heartfelt songs. Scheduled for release in the fall of 2023, “Out of The Woods” captures Tipton’s revival and showcases his storytelling. As Tipton explains, it’s the most personal and coherent set of songs he’s written to date.

11:41

16. Michael B. Tipton – “Scoundrel”
    from: Scoundrel / August 18, 2023 / January 31, 2023
    [Recorded & Produced by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab, Kansas City, MO. Musicians: Michael B Tipton on vocals, guitars, percussion; Aaron “Big Al” Lewis on Bass;| Justin Danner on Drums; Matt Smithmier on Mandolin; Jace Hughes on Electric Guitar; Brad King on Slide Guitar; Mallory Edson on Fiddle; Devon Teran on Pedal Steel Guitar; Nate Holt on Organ, Piano; Kate Valliere on Backing Vocals. // Michael B Tipton is a seasoned singer-songwriter who has performed for audiences nationwide for over 26 years. With a remarkable versatility across genres like folk, country, electronic, indie rock, and hard rock, his compositions are written to be adapted to various musical styles. Michael made his mark as a member of acclaimed bands: Tabla Rasa (1999-2005), 5 Defy (2006-2008), Molly Picture Club (2009-2013), and Kodascope (2013-2016). He is also the driving force behind Found A Job, a popular 8-piece tribute to Talking Heads since 2012, where he embodies David Byrne’s essence.]

11:47 – More Interview with Michael B. Tipton

We are talking with Michael B. Tipton who joins us today to shares his new single, “Scoundrel” to be released August 18, 2023. “Scoundrel” is from Michael’s new solo album, OUT OF THE WOODS, to be release in October. More info at: @michaelbtiptonmusic

Michael B. Tipton, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

“The title ‘Out of the Woods,’ has a double meaning for me. It’s both a recurring theme for the lyrics and itspeaks to an acoustic-heavy instrumentation, which is the literal meaning because the music is coming outof the woods.” Tipton pulled in long-time collaborators and newfound friends from the KC music scene tohelp him bring his album to life. This is Tipton’s first album under his name, even though he has released 7albums and 6 EPs over the years. It is scheduled for release Friday, October 13, 2023.

Recorded & Produced by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab, KC, MO

Musicians: Michael B Tipton- vocals, guitars, percussion |
Aaron”Big Al”Lewis-Bass | Justin Danner – Drums | Matt Smithmier – Mandolin | JaceHughes – Electric Guitar | Brad King – Slide Guitar | Mallory Edson- Fiddle
Devon Teran – Pedal Steel Guitar | Nate Holt – Organ, Piano
Kate Valliere – Backing Vocals.

Michael B. Tipton, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Listen To Songs at Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/ryYYn
Bandcamp / Videos + Social @michaelbtiptonmusic

10:50

17. Youth Lagoon – “Prizefighter” (radio edit)
    from: Heaven is a Junkyard / Fat Possum Records / June 9, 2023
    [Youth Lagoon is amidst “a striking reclamation of artistic identity” (Pitchfork). The cherished project of Trevor Powers released “Prizefighter,” the new single/video from his album (and Youth Lagoon’s first in eight years), Heaven Is a Junkyard, on Fat Possum, with a massive tour of North America, his first in 8 years, and will be playing songs from his entire catalog. Following lead single, “Idaho Alien,” “one of Powers’ best feats of songwriting to date”(Paste), “Prizefighter” explores the bond between two brothers, leaving undefined what is fact and what is fiction. // Powers explains:”4 years ago, I started writing a song about brothers. I grew up with 3 of them, so our house was doomsday but with more sugar cereal. Our love was strong and so was our barbarity. It was real joy — the kind you didn’t have to look for cuz it smacked you in the face or pushed you off the bed into a file cabinet. Beyond that, we were homeschooled. 4 fuckin’ weirdos home all day who adored each other and hated each other and played baseball everyday in the backyard and threw rocks at each other’s heads and laughed ’till we threw up. Our bond is forever. That song I started those years ago meant too much to me to finish. I was scared of it. Scared of not making it great… so I tabled it. // A couple weeks before leaving to make the record, I went through some old voice memos while watching a VHS of Drugstore Cowboy. I listened to that 30-second sketch called “Prizefighter.” It was like an angel fell from the sky to tell me how to finish it. “Don’t make it great,” she said. “Make it true.” I finished the song in 2 days.” // Throughout Heaven Is A Junkyard, Powers stitches together a lyrical style that feels both punk and western. With whispers of country, Heaven Is a Junkyard is mutant Americana in a world of love, drugs, storytelling, and miracles — held together by Powers’ voice and an upright piano. In Powers’ own words, “Heaven Is a Junkyard is about all of us. It’s stories of brothers leaving for war, drunk fathers learning to hug, mothers falling in love, neighbors stealing mail, cowboys doing drugs, friends skipping school, me crying in the bathtub, dogs catching rabbits, and children playing in tall grass.” ]

11:54

18. Sara Swenson – “Transitions”
    from: Runway Lights / Sara Swenson / July 15, 2014
    [Sara Swenson released the single, “The Moment You Fall Asleep” on Friday, June 4, 2021. These follow an earlier release this year called “I Wont Let You Feel Alone” that Sara wrote and is featured in her husband Michael Price’s film “The Hidden Pandemic” that aired on Kansas City PBS, about the mental health crisis in KC. The song and the film also features Mark Lowrey’s piano playing. To see a trailer for “The Hidden Pandemic” you can visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkd7046rPtU. Critically acclaimed singer songwriter Sara Swenson has released some of our most played and favorite recordings of the last 18 years. Her self titled debut album was at the top of our list of WMM’s 100 Best Recordings of 2009. In 2010 Sara Swenson released her second full length recording, “All Things Big and Small” again working with Don Chaffer in Nashville who added new layers to Sara’s great songs and voice. In November of 2011, Sara released her 5 song EP called “Never Left My Mind,” featuring her band at the time, The Pearl Snaps. In that time frame, she also picked up two Kansas City Singer-Songwriter of the Year awards, performed with Sarah McLachlan’s Lilith Fair, and placed a song on the season finale of ABC’s “Private Practice.” Then after the school year ended in 2012, Sara Swenson left her job as a High School English and Journalism Teacher in Platte County High School, and left the Kansas City music scene, and flew off to the United Kingdom, where she got married. In the spring of 2014, Sara returned to Kansas City and performed for the Folk Alliance International Conference. On July 18, 2014 she released her 4th album, RUNWAY LIGHTS that captures snapshots of her 18-month experience of living abroad, moving from dating, to marriage, and sorting through the accompanying transitions and emotions. Produced by Don Chaffer in Nashville. Since 2014 Sara has performed less frequently and has been raising her family. More info at: http://www.saraswenson.com]

[Sara Swenson plays Knuckleheads Saloon in The Gospel Lounge, 2715 Rochester Street, KCMO, on Saturday, August 12, at 8:00 PM with Banjo Kelly Hunt.]

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

Next week on August 16 we welcome Asian Rap Music Wunderkind…. JNabe, at 11:00 the Sisters of Black Mariah Theater join us LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios, AND at 11:30 our friend Jocelyn Olivia Nixin of The Creepy Jingles shares all the details about a Fundraiser for Amplify Lawrence at The Bottleneck, Saturday, August 26 at 6:00 PM with The Creepy Jingles, MellowPhobia, Lyxe, and DJ Romance and drag performances by Kansas Campbell-Mykals, Ms. Amanda Love and Jeni Tonic co-sponsored by Amplify Lawrence, Lawrence Pride, I Heart Local Music, KJHK 90.7 Lawrence, Manor Records and High Dive Records.

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Show #1006

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, August 9, 2023

Danny Alexander & Kick Out The Jams! + Michael B. Tipton + Mark Meisenheimer & “Quindaro Ruins” + New & MidCoastal Releases

Mark spins more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Jass & The Boys, Cuee, Lava Dreams, Jean Claude & The Eclairs, Janelle Monae, Chris Hazelton, Seyko, Michael Tipton, Sara Swenson, Joanna Sternberg, Obongjayar, Big Thief, Youth Lagoon, and Corrine Bailey Rae. We’ll also play MC5, Patty Griffin and Sly & The Family Stone.

At 10:30, we talk with Mark Meisenheimer about his new documentary film “Quindaro Ruins”. Once an Underground Railroad site in Kansas, what’s left of “Old Quindaro” not only fights to be relevant in the narratives of Kansas City 19th Century History, but its residents fight for its neighborhood’s existence. The Quindaro Ruins, once slated to be part of a landfill, is surrounded by a predominantly African-American neighborhood that has been disinvested and disenfranchised. The film showcases the struggle of many community members to keep its history alive. Mark Meisenheimer is a former TV journalist who worked in TV News for 12-years. “Quindaro Ruins” won the Award for Exceptional Excellence at the Docs without Borders International Film Festival-Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The film has also been shown at Kansas City FilmFest International, the Filmteenth International Film Festival in Bethesda, Maryland, and is scheduled for National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Film Festival in Church Creek, Maryland. More info at: https://youtu.be/ETbrn75Qf7o

At 11:00 Danny Alexander shares details about a new book he co-edited called KICK OUT THE JAMS Jibes, Barbs, Tributes, and Rallying Cries from 35 Years of Music Writing by Dave Marsh. Dave Marsh was among the first editors of Creem magazine and wrote extensively for Rolling Stone and other publications. He has authored twenty-five books. Marsh cofounded the newsletter Rock & Rap Confidential and currently hosts Kick Out the Jams on SiriusXM. For over thirty years, Danny Alexander served as Associate Editor for Rock & Rap Confidential while also writing for, among others, Kansas City’s Pitch and the Kansas City Star. Alexander teaches the Literature of American Popular Music at Johnson County Community College. His book Real Love, No Drama: The Music of Mary J. Blige was published by University of Texas Press in 2016. He blogs at http://takeemastheycome.blogspot.com/ Danny Alexander hosts a Kick Out the Jams Release Party, Tuesday, August 15, at 7:00 PM at The Warwick Theatre, 3927 Main Street, KCMO.

At 11:30 Michael B. Tipton shares his new single, “Scoundrel” to be released August 18, 2023. “Scoundrel” is from Michael’s new solo album, OUT OF THE WOODS, to be release in October. Michael B Tipton is a seasoned singer-songwriter who has performed for audiences nationwide for over 26 years. With a remarkable versatility across genres like folk, country, electronic, indie rock, and hard rock, his compositions are written to be adapted to various musical styles. Michael made his mark as a member of acclaimed bands: Tabla Rasa (1999-2005), 5 Defy (2006-2008), Molly Picture Club (2009-2013), and Kodascope (2013-2016). He is also the driving force behind Found A Job, a popular 8-piece tribute to Talking Heads since 2012, where he embodies David Byrne’s essence. More info at:
@michaelbtiptonmusic

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Show #1006

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, August 2, 2023

Tillie Hall and Innovation Festival 2023+ Joy Zimmerman + Paris Williams + More New & MidCoastal Releases

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. Calvin Arsenia – “Flying Monkeys”
   from: Paradise / Calvin Arsenia / June 23, 2023
   [Calvin Arsenia one of our most frequent guests, who first appeared on WMM on July 25, 2012. Today marks his 21st appearance! KC Magazine has hailed Calvin as ‘equal parts opera, symphony, musical theatre, rock show, all built around its creator: a charismatic 6-foot-7-inch harpist with a 3 and ½ octave range, natural stage command and knack for gilding gold and painting lilies.’ Born in Orlando, Florida, Calvin’s creative journey began when he moved to Olathe, Kansas, teaching himself the guitar, piano, banjo. He learned his signature instrument, the harp, at the age of 20. His passion for stretching the boundaries of musical expression saw him transform a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland’s Fringe Festival early in his career into a life-changing music mission, with an Edinburgh church offering him a role as musical liaison between the church and the city that would change his life. Two years and 300 shows later, Calvin returned to KC reborn as a humanistic songwriter / performer where at 24 he released his EP, Moments, in 2014, and his EP Prose in 2015, and his Folk Alliance exclusive EP Catastrophe in 2016. On February 14, 2017 Calvin released his critically acclaimed full length debut, Catastrophe, with a live show at recordBar in November 2016 that involved a company of 50 people, dancers, stilt walkers. After signing to Center Cut Records, Calvin released the albums: Cantaloupe in 2018, with a sold out gigantic spectical at The Gem Theatre on Saturday, September 15, 2018. He then released, L.A. Sessions in 2019, and the EP HONEY DEW, and the EP Goddess with Quixotic, the Holiday album, ALL IS CALM. In 2020 Calvin collaborated with Mike Dillon on the Soundtrack to “Summer in Hindsight,” a feature-length film created by The West 18th Street Fashion Show that starred Calvin as an actor. Calvin is also the co-creator of the podcast “We Were Christian Kids” created with childhood friend Justin Randall who is a stand up comedian working in New York City and now Los Angeles. Calvin is also the published author of VERY GOOD BOY DOES FINE, a collection of Poetry & Prose published on October 5, 2021, by Andrews McMeel Universal. Calvin was voted KC’s Best Musician in The Pitch 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. He has been featured in Billboard, NPR.org. Charlotte Street Foundation announced that the recipients of the 2022 Generative Performing Artist Awards are The Black Creatures and Calvin Arsenia Scott.] [Calvin Arsenia played a PARADISE Album Release Party, Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, at 7:00 PM at The Emerald, 1715 West 9th Street, KCMO, WEST BOTTOMS. More info at http://www.calvinarsenia.com]

Calvin Arsenia Discography

Calvin Arsenia – Moments [EP] / Independent / April 9, 2014
Calvin Arsenia was 24 when he released this EP after returning home to Kansas City after living and performing in Edinburgh, Scotland. Calvin works as a songwriter, composer, lyricist, producer, and engineer. Calvin Arsenia played live on Wednesday MidDay Medley on October 22. 2014.

Calvin Arsenia – Prose [EP] / Independent / February 3, 2015
Recorded over the course of three live sessions at Edinburgh’s Napier University. Produced by Graham Coe. Engineered by David O’Leary. Music and Lyrics: Calvin Arsenia, with Fiona Reid & Liselot Van Oosterom on Vocals, Graham Coe on Cello, Mark Smith on Percussion, Lyle Watt on Guitar Calvin Arsenia on Vocals & Guitar & Piano. Calvin Arsenia joined us on WMM on March 18, August 5, and October 28.
Calvin Arsenia – Caviar [EP] / Calvin Arsenia / December 5, 2017
Produced for attendees at Calvin’s “Secret Show,” Tuesday, December 5, at Wickstock West, 1324 West 12th Street, in The West Bottoms, and for supporters of his Outlyre Tour. Words and Music by Calvin Arsenia. Produced by Jametatone, Simon Huntley and Calvin Arsenia. Recorded at The Infoaming Vertex.

Calvin Arsenia – Catastrophe {EP] / Calvin Arsenia / February 17, 2016
Limited edition EP, produced for Folk Alliance International, contains demo recordings of original gems that are the blueprints for Calvin’s soon to be released full length debut, coming in 2017. Since Calvin Arsenia came home to KC after living in Edinburgh, Scotland, he has released his EP, Moments, in 2014, and his EP Prose in 2015, and his Folk Alliance exclusive EP Catastrophe in 2016. He has played all over town, including showcases at Folk Alliance International, Kansas City Fringe Fest, The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, and collaborations with bands like My Brothers and Sisters. Standing at 6 foot 5 inches, Arsenia’s powerful vocals span a 3.5 octave range, while playing piano, bango, guitar and harp. Calvin Arsenia is getting ready to release a new album in the fall. Calvin teaches music to elementary students. Calvin is also a graduate of Artist INC professional development program for artists in the Kansas City metro area and across the Mid-America Arts Alliance five state region. Calvin Arsenia joined us live on WMM on February 24, July 13, and November 2.

Calvin Arsenia – Catastrophe [Album] / Calvin Arsenia / February 14, 2017
Calvin Arsenia premiered these songs in a live show at recordBar in November 2016 in a stage show that involved a cpmpany of 50 people, dancers, stilt walkers, special lighting, back up singers, guest artists. Since Calvin Arsenia came home to KC after living in Edinburgh, Scotland, he has released his EP, Moments, in 2014, and his EP Prose in 2015, and his Folk Alliance exclusive EP Catastrophe in 2016. Standing at 6 foot 6 inches, Arsenia’s powerful vocals span a 3.5 octave range, while playing piano, banjo, guitar and harp Calvin teaches music to elementary students. Calvin is also a graduate of Artist INC. Since 2014 we have been celebrating the music of Calvin Arsenia. He has played Folk Alliance International, Kansas City Fringe Fest, The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, The Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts, The Middle of the Map Fest., The Folly Theatre. Calvin recently returned home from a three month US/European Outlyre Tour where he has played San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver, NYC, Boston, Edinburgh, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Switzerlnd, Lyon and Paris. in over 40 shows, with musician and friend Simon Huntley who plays with Quixotic. Calvin is working to release new music from Calvin’s June 11th, Live Recording at Kansas City’s newly restored Greenwood Social Hall, at 1750 Bellevue Ave. in KC. ] [Calvin Arsenia played Big Bang Buffet’s “Black Sheep Rising,” Tuesday, April 11, at 8:00 at The Buffalo Room. A benefit for 90.1 FM KKFI featuring Ron Megee, Lisa Cordes, Jon “Piggy” Cupit, The Sleazebeats, Kristie Stremel, Jen Harris, Maria Vasquez Boyd, Jen Appell, Bill Belzer, Charlie Colborne, Mark Manning, Susan Cedarquis-Brewington, BJ McBride, Michael McQuary, Janet Henry, Ryan Wilks, and Nico Gray.] [Calvin Arsenia was on WMM on Feb. 15, April 12, Sept. 20, and Oct. 25 , 2017.

Calvin Arsenia – Live at Greenwood Social Hall / Unreleased / June 11, 2017
Solo live performance at Greenwood Social Hall, 1760 Bellevue, KCMO.

Calvin Arsenia – Caviar [EP] / Calvin Arsenia / December 5, 2017
Produced for attendees at Calvin’s “Secret Show,” Tuesday, December 5, at Wickstock West, 1324 West 12th Street, in The West Bottoms, and for supporters of his Outlyre Tour. Words and Music by Calvin Arsenia. Produced by Jametatone, Simon Huntley and Calvin Arsenia. Recorded at The Infoaming Vertex. Since Calvin Arsenia came home to KC after living in Edinburgh, Scotland, he has released his EP, Moments, in 2014, and his EP Prose in 2015, and his Folk Alliance exclusive EP Catastrophe in 2016. n the late Summer and Fall Calvin went on a three month US/European Outlyre Tour where he has played San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver, NYC, Boston, Edinburgh, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Switzerlnd, Lyon and Paris. in over 40 shows, with musician and friend Simon Huntley who plays with Quixotic. Since 2014 we have been celebrating the music of Calvin Arsenia. He has played Folk Alliance International, Kansas City Fringe Fest, The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, The Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts, The Middle of the Map Fest., The Folly Theatre. Standing at 6 foot 6 inches, Arsenia’s powerful vocals span a 3.5 octave range, while playing piano, banjo, guitar and harp. Calvin teaches music. Calvin is a graduate of Artist INC.

Calvin Arsenia – Cantaloupe / Center Cut Records / September 15, 2018.
Calvin’s 2018 national debut, Cantaloupe (Center Cut Records), has been acclaimed for melding diverse textures into an alluring signature sound for the adventurous artist.

Calvin Arsenia – L.A. Sessions / Center Cut Records / September 20, 2019
Calvin performed live at L.A.’s The Mint, showcasing songs on LA Sessions with musicians who collaborated on the album. Says Calvin: “It’s such a special experience to play with them. To be able to perform these songs in front of an audience and do this for a living – to have made a career out of something I love is so amazing – it is an honor that I never take for granted.”

Calvin Arsenia – Honeydew / Center Cut Records / June 28, 2019
[On September 15, 2018 Calvin released Cantaloupe on Center Cut Records. This new EP is a remix of three of the songs from Cantaloupe, plus a Talking Heads cover that was performed live in this style at a New Year’s Eve show at The Truman opening for Making Movies who performed the entire Talking Heads album, Remain in Light. The last three songs on Honeydew were from performed in this style at The Nelson Atkins 2019 event “Party Arty.” Honeydew was produced by Jametatone, Simon Huntley, Calvin Arsenia.

Quixotic & Calvin Arsenia – “Goddess – EP / Quixotic / May 17, 2019
[An innovative performance art collective that fuses imagination with technology, dance, projection, mapping & live music to create fully-immersive, multi-sensory experiences. Quixotic harnesses light, rhythm and expressive emotion. Quixotic was given Silicon Valley’s unofficial stamp of genius when they were invited to perform at the global TED Conference in 2012. A unique blend of performance art, technology & emotion. Quixotic fuses all these elements in to what the NY Times branded an “innovative circus performance”.]

Calvin Arsenia – all is calm / Calvin Arsenia. / December 13, 2019
[Arsenia’s dreamlike whimsy shimmering through your favorite Christmas Classics. All proceeds for this album go towards the purchase of Calvin’s first harp. Featuring: Ben Muñoz on Cello, Shane Borth on Violin & Voila, & Luke “Skippy” Harbur on Beatbox. Mastered by Jametatone at the Infoaming Vertex and special thanks to Simon Huntley. Calvin wrote: “I recorded the majority of this album in my bedroom in between flights to and from KC and SF. I had my nephews and friend’s kids in mind and wanted an album of Christmas lullabys. I think it became just a little more sassy than anticipated, but I think you’ll enjoy it regardless.

Calvin Arsenia – Summer in Hindsight / Calvin Arsenia & Mike Dillon / Oct. 16, 2020
Soundtrack by Calvin Arsenia and Mike Dillon for The West 18th Street Fashion Show’s 20th year as a feature-length film. COVID-19 changed everything in 2020. “We are moving it from the street to the screen,” says Peregrine Honig to inkansascitymagazine. “Mike Dillon and Calvin Arsenia will be scoring and performing in the film.” The film premiered October 16, 2020 at The Boulevard Drive-In. Honig wrote,. “We did this during a pandemic and a cultural revolution. I am not sure where else or how else this could happen at this moment in history.” Calvin Arsenia had recently been emotionally and greatly moved by the area and national Black Lives Matter Movement. His own research into his own family revealed that Calvin’s great, great, great grandmother Alice Gilliam Scott, was a former slave who lived to observe her 100th birthday as noted by a regional newspaper Calvin had written. In the summer of 2020 Calvin wrote “Revelation” an unreleased track inspired by Black Lives Matter. Calvin premiered the song on WMM on August 12, 2020. He later shared his other new songs, “Scars and Stripes” and “The Flying Monkees are Coming!” on our October 14, 2020 edition of WMM. Both of those songs ended up on Summer in Hindsight.

Calvin Arsenia – Paradise / Calvin Arsenia / June 23, 2023
[Calvin Arsenia plays a PARADISE Album Release Party, Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, at 7:00 PM at The Emerald, 1715 West 9th Street, KCMO, WEST BOTTOMS. More info at http://www.calvinarsenia.com]

Calvin’s Book VERY GOOD BOY DOES FINE / Andrews McMeel Universal / Oct. 5, 2021a collection of Poetry & Prose More info at http://www.calvinarsenia.com

3. Shamir – “The Beginning”
   from: “The Beginning” – Single / Kill Rock Stars / July 27, 2023
   [Shapeshifting Philadelphia-via-Vegas artist Shamir shares a sentimental third and final single & video “The Beginning”from Homo Anxietatem the 9th album & debut for Kill Rock Stars out August 18, 2023. “The Beginning” dives into the missteps of a relationship gone by, while feeling emotionally trapped as time barrels forward. Opening with a jolting record scratch, then seamlessly flowing into a driving guitar strum, the building chorus evokes a nostalgia akin to the soundtrack of a coming-of-age film. With playful lyrical snacks like “I wish I could turn back time, just like Cher” to the painful reality check “we’re so caught up on having a happy ending…we forgot the beginning” – you can’t help but dance & cry along to Shamir’s ever poignant songwriting. The new track follows healing first single “Oversized Sweater”, bittersweet “Our Song”, and surprise release “Crime” featured in HBO’s Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York. // Shamir (he/she/they) directed the hometown video filmed in Bartram’s Garden with musician friends, including members of the band Friendship and Accidental Popstar Records’ own Ladifa, saying “’The Beginning’ is a song I wrote when I was 14 years old and had never experienced love, yet I was already inundated by all the typical tropes. Even back then I realized a happy ending was contingent on a healthy beginning. The video represents the healing power of being around friends after a break up.” // Homo Anxietatem releases August 18, 2023 . For the 9th Shamir album in eight years, and his debut for the legendary Kill Rock Stars label, the shapeshifting songsmith tries on yet another shade of perfect popcraft. After a run of critically acclaimed heavy rock and industrial-tinged records, Shamir forms his literally unforgettable tunes into alternately subdued and soaring alt-pop. For a 28 year-old, Shamir’s amassed a huge body of work. His live show and recorded output are more closely aligned than ever, holding close to guitar-bass-drums combos. The songs are elemental, yet flawless in their own Shamir-ness. And with the studio polish provided by Hoost (Rina Sawayama, VC Pines), the barebones songwriting becomes the foundation for Shamir in a more introspective mode. This is what happens when one of the most prolific songwriters of a generation calms down a bit: the search for meaning becomes mundane. What happens when someone who lives a chronically unstable life finds solid ground? Well, out comes a perfect pop-punk-rock record. // All songs Written by Shamir Bailey with the exception of “Appetizer” written by Grant Pavol. // All songs Produced by Justin Tailor with the exception of “Appetizer” Produced by Grant Pavol and Justin Tailor and “Words” produced by Teddy Thompson. // All guitar, bass, and live instrument performed by Shamir Bailey and Justin Tailor with the exception of “Appetizer” guitar, bass, and drums performed by Grant Pavol and “Words” bass by Teddy Thompson. // All songs Mixed by Charlie McClean // Mastered by Amy Dragon.]

4. PJ Harvey – “Seem an I (Radio Edit)”
   from: I Inside the Old Year Dying / Partisan Records / July 7, 2023
   [The story behind PJ Harvey’s tenth album – I Inside the Old Year Dying – goes back six years to the end of touring around her previous record The Hope Six Demolition Project, and Harvey’s keen feeling that somewhere in the endless grueling cycle of albums and shows, she had lost her connection with music itself. “I was quite lost,” she says. “I really wasn’t sure what I wanted to do: if I wanted to carry on writing albums and playing, or if it was time for a change in my life.” // Eventually (thankfully), she once again began to feel pulled in the direction of new songs, music, and sounds. The resulting body of work is audacious and original even by the standards of an artist who has always ensured that each phase of her progress has taken her somewhere new. Full of a sense of a cyclical return to new beginnings, it combines its creative daring with feelings of openness and invitation, in the most fascinating way. Collectively, the songs emerge as one of the most powerful and arresting statements of Harvey’s career. // Anchored by her nearly thirty-year creative partnership with her most trusted, long-term musical associates John Parish and Flood, Harvey set out with an explicit mission: to avoid anything reminiscent of their musical past. She draws on the creative freedom she had felt in past musical work on soundtracks, and in the theater. Her perspective shifts away from the big themes of previous albums Let England Shake and Hope Six (“looking out, at war, politics, the world”), towards something more intimate, eerie, and human. “I instinctively needed a change of scale,” she says. “There was a real yearning in me to change it back to something really small – so it comes down to one person, one wood, a village.” Meanwhile, her voice has become, if anything, a more intensely pure instrument over the years. // With I Inside the Old Year Dying, Harvey builds a sonic universe somehow located in a space between life’s opposites, something embodied by Wyman-Elvis, a Christ-like presence in some of the songs who symbolizes the thin line between life and death – and, for that matter, between recent history and the ancient past. Scattered with biblical imagery and references to Shakespeare, all these distinctions ultimately dissolve into something profoundly uplifting and redemptive. “I’m somewhere where I’ve not been before,” Harvey says. “What’s above, what’s below, what’s old, what’s new, what’s night, what’s day? It’s all the same, really – and you can enter it and get lost. And that’s what I wanted to do with the record, with the songs, with the sound, with everything.” // PJ Harvey has commanded attention since the start of her career and is the only musician to have been awarded the UK’s Mercury Music Prize more than once, winning first in 2001 for Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea and again in 2011 for Let England Shake. An accomplished poet and visual artist, as well as a musician and songwriter, her work is striking in its originality: vivid, absorbing and distinct. Since the release of The Hope Six Demolition Project, which went to #1 album in her native UK, she has contributed compositions for stage and screen; most recently for Sharon Horgan’s acclaimed Bad Sisters mini-series.]

5. Jo Mackenzie – “Metaverse”
   from: “Metaverse” – Single / Middle of The Map Music / July 21, 2023
   [Follow up to her last single, “Radiator” released on May 27, 2022. Before that on March 11, 2022, Jo Mackenzie (producer and songwriter) released the EP, TOURIST. Last year, Jo Mackenzie and 19 year old Dia Jane (singer/songwriter) released the EP, BRAINBABY on September 5, 2021. The two met at an open mic in Kansas City, Missouri, when Jo was in 8th grade and Dia was in 10th grade. Three years later, the two reconnected to started a musical project together that eventually turned into Baby and the Brain, a self-produced indie-pop band. In 2020 Kansas City based singer songwriter, Jo MacKenzie released this year now collected together in a 5 -song EP, written, performed and produced by Jo MacKenzie. Mixed by Harper James. Jo MacKenzie released her Debut EP Proud on November 17, 2018. Along with Proud, Jo Mackenzie released the single “Just Like Rain” on August 18, 2018; “I Should Come with a Warning Sign” on September 28, 2019; and “Alaska” on November 23, 2019 and the single “Suicide Season” on February 1, 2020, and the single “Lose My Face” on April 24, 2020. Info at http://www.jomackenzie.com]

6. Silicone Prairie – “Elysian Fields”
   from: Vol. II / Feel It Records / July 28, 2023
   [Ever since releasing ‘My Life on the Silicone Prairie Vol. I’ in 2021, Ian Teeple has been riding a creative high. Whether you’ve noticed his incredible visual art, witnessed the cathartic Silicone Prairie live band, or know Ian as the newest member of Sn​õ​õ​per – his driving, free-spirited energy abounds. Silicone Prairie have transcended landlocked guitar punk/jangle into new realms on Vol. II. The album manages to color outside the lines of genre, blurring worlds of sound together beautifully. Cloudy bedroom pop tangles with fields of flute, warbled tape editing, thick fuzzed guitars, and a sage sense of introversion. ‘My Life on the Silicone Prairie Vol. II’ is a deeply personal, ethereal ride through the mind of Ian Teeple, joined by friends from Kansas City and abroad. // “You can’t really listen to Silicone Prairie on record without noticing the laborious production and limber musicianship. Take for one, the way organized horns and muffled jungle beast roars harmoniously make themselves adjacent. Or the polarity of the bass and guitar, the grace of every instrument when it peeps. It has a raw edge though, the idiom and architecture does not impede the visceral, emotional content. It’s about form AND heart AND realness, the more rigorous AND open AND boiled down, the more wrenching. It communicates in introspections and outbursts. The vocal can lilt with melancholy only to turn with smug angst within a phrase. For all its forethought, the end result pends until the application of the last stroke. There is nuance and humanity in this, there is aim and aimlessness, side by side and both fully present. Like Ayers or Newell or Stamey. Like Carole King or Abba or Don Mclean in the power pop Olympics, and then closed off and difficult and foaming at the mouth. See: bittersweet folk unknowns, reprobate bedroom glammists, serpentine flight simulators, or synchronized swimmers.” -Joe Chamandy (Celluloid Lunch) // Recorded in 2021 & 2022 at Troost House by Shoutsie on the Tascam 388, then something snapped I couldn’t fix. Serpent, Willkommen + Cows recorded in the Winkler-verse. // Kyle Rausch plays drums on Elysian Fields; Leslie Butsch plays sax on Mirror on the Wall, Neon Moon, and Elysian Fields (on which she also sings.) Lina Dannov plays the flute on Mirror on the Wall. Duet on The Minotaur and Deutschspraching is Johann Schreier. Intro Segura Como La Leche by Esli Meuly. Buz Clatworthy plays the 12 string guitar on Elysian Fields. Without them I wouldn’t have made this record.]

7. Maria The Mexican – “Crazy World”
   from: “Crazy World” – Single / Maria The Mexican / August 11, 2023
   [Maria The Mexican guitarist Garrett Nordstrom writes to us that: “Maria has been working on a full length record since before the pandemic and it is complete. She is going to take the route of releasing a few singles before a full length release and we are hoping you will consider the 1st single, “Crazy World.” // She has been doing a monthly matinee show at the Ship and will be promoting her 8/11 performance as a single release. It will receive a digital platform release and be accompanied by a video as well.]

[Maria The Mexican plays The Ship at 1217 Union Ave. KCMO, West Bottoms, August 11, 2023.]

8. Robert Finley – “What Goes Around Comes Around”
   from: Black Bayou / Easy Eye Sound – Concord / October 27, 2023
   [The 69 year opld soul singer-songwriter returns with a Dan Auerbach-produced album: a swaggering tour de force of Blues, Soul, and Funk sharing stories from the swamps of Louisiana his timeless tales of srviving love, betrayal, and alligators cements him as one of the last true bluesman of his time. // Robert Finley announces his third studio album Black Bayou, set for release October 27 on Easy Eye Sound / Concord. Finley is joined again by frequent collaborator and producer Dan Auerbach for a thundering, swaggering record that tells Finley’s story of his life in the bayou of Louisiana. Finley also releases his first track “What Goes Around (Comes Around)” – a sweltering, swampy rock track that shows off Finley’s smooth-as-whiskey vocals. // Of the track Finley states, “You gotta reap what you sow…do to another what you would have done to you. Be real, tell the truth. For all those out there hurting, you just have to keep the faith. I’ve seen it over the years, especially with my career — you got to put joy out into the world and it will come back. It’s never been anything short of the truth for me.” // Black Bayou, Finley’s third studio album, is a portrait of Louisiana from an insider who’s lived there all his life and coalesces all of the vibrant genres bubbling in the bayou from gospel, blues, rock and roll and more. With this Auerbach-produced album, they created a vivid collection of songs that depict life in North Louisiana, with Finley playing the role of charismatic and knowledgeable tour guide. // “It’s amazing to realize how much of an impact Louisiana has had on the world’s music,” says Auerbach, “and Robert embodies all of that. He can play a blues song. He can play early rock and roll. He can play gospel. He can do anything, and a lot of that has to do with where he’s from.” Finley recorded Black Bayou at producer Dan Auerbach’s Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville. // It’s the fourth time the duo have worked together, although for this record they did things a little differently. Rather than write songs beforehand—as they did on 2017’s Goin’ Platinum and 2021’s Sharecropper’s Son—they devised everything in the studio, with Auerbach leading a band of some of the finest players around: drummers Patrick Carney (The Black Keys) and Jeffrey Clemens (Ani DiFranco, G. Love & Special Sauce), bassist Eric Deaton, and legendary Hill Country blues guitarist Kenny Brown along with vocalists Christy Johnson and LaQuindrelyn McMahon—who just happen to be Finley’s daughter and granddaughter. They worked quickly, devising their parts spontaneously and getting everything in one take. “I started singing, and they started playing,” Finley explains. “That’s how we made the album. It wasn’t written out. Nobody used a pencil and paper. We just sang and played together in the studio.” // If Finley’s previous albums established him as a formidable blues and soul artist — overcoming losing his sight in his 60s to become a music star — Black Bayou reveals Finley as something even more distinctive: a truly original Louisiana storyteller who evokes the place and its unique culture for the rest of the world. Finley doesn’t plan to call any other place home. “I’m not interested in living in no big city,” he says. “There’s good places here for hunting and fishing. I can fall asleep in my yard or sleep out on my porch, and nobody’s gonna bother me. Nothing bad is gonna come and get me.” // Struggle and celebration commingle in the stories of Black Bayou. In everyday life death looms. Through the jaws of an alligator on “Alligator Bait,” where Finley shares a true tale of his grandfather using him as as bait to catch an alligator when he was a child or just the gradual pace of time, on “Nobody Wants To Be Lonely” a poignant track spotlighting the generation forgotten in nursing homes across the nation. On “Sneakin’ Around” or “Miss Kitty,” Finley’s tales of lust and love are a timeless induction into the canon of the blues tradition. In all, a collection set to establish Finley as perhaps one of the last true bluesmen of our time.]

10:29 – Underwriting

9. SPINE – “Raices”
   from: RAICES / Convulse Records / June 30, 2023]
   [KC hardcore band Spine just released its third LP, Raíces, via Denver label Convulse Records. Many of the lyrics are in Spanish and discuss vocalist Antonio Marquez’ struggles as the son of Cuban-American immigrants. // The album is 12 songs in 13 minutes and aside from featuring some of their best songs yet, there are samples of salsa music and voicemails from Antonio’s family. It was recorded by guitarist Alex Tunks in their Southwest Boulevard storage unit practice space. // We’re hoping to drum up some press in advance of their ch features a great mix of touring and local bands opening up. This is their 12th year as a band, which is pretty remarkable in the hardcore world. // Another possible peg is Antonio’s brother, Julian “The Cuban Missile Crisis” Marquez, who is a signed UFC fighter with a 9-4 pro record. He was signed in 2017 after a head kick knockout in a Contender Series match attended by Dana White and Snoop Dogg. // Longevity is rarely achieved in hardcore – but SPINE’s third LP, Raíces is a testament to a band as uncompromising and aggressive as they were over 10 years ago. In fact, Raíces may be the band’s most aggressive output to date, presenting the band’s usual blend of classic USHC and early west coast powerviolence at its most raw – tipping the scale to the latter influence. Lyrically, the record grapples with the interplay of heritage and identify, family, and world outlook in the face of oppressive governments. // With Raíces, Kansas City’s Spine becomes the rare hardcore band with three notable LPs. They enter the ranks of band’s like Gauze, Madball, Poison Idea, and Integrity, and further establish their legacy as one of the great aggressive bands of their era and of the Midwest. // On this recording, Spine was Antonio Marquez, Alex Tunks, Max Chaney and Dylan Bendetti. // Recorded and Mixed by Alex Tunks at The Space (Kansas City, MO) // Mastered by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air More info at: https://linktr.ee/spinecrew%5D

Raíces

Mira que bien hablas
What they say
Que bola asere
Is what I say

But in reality
It’s never enough
Mixed Identity
You don’t see me

Mira que bien hablas
What they say
Que bola asere
Is what I say

But in reality
It’s never enough
Mixed Identity
You don’t see me

Never accepted
I don’t fit in
Mixed identity
You will see me

[SPINE plays a RAÍCES Album Release show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, KCMO on Saturday, August 5, Doors at 5:00 PM , Show at 6:00 PM with Candy Apple, World I Hate, The Consequence, Livid, Asbestos, PerfumeUSA, Madman, and Make No Mistake. This is an 18+ (All Ages with Legal Guardian) Presented by Kansas City hardcore, Shuttlecock Music Magazine, and Spine.]

10. Emmaline Twist – “ASPERA”
    from: ASPERA” – Single / Black Site / July 1, 2022
    [The band is Meredith McGrade on vocals & guitar, Kristin Conkright on bass, Jonathan Knecht on drums, Krysztof Nemeth on baritone guitar, and Alex Alexander recently joined the band on synthesizers & guitar. Emmaline Twist, is a Kansas City based Darkwave / Post-Punk / Shoegaze project. This is the second single from the band’s upcoming album release and follow up to the single “Drugs” released July 1, 2021. Their critically acclaimed debut LP, DISSIMULATION was released August 24, 2018 from Black-Site Records. That album was recorded, mixed, and produced at Massive Sound by Paul Malinowski, and Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. In 2017 the band released “Dissimulation 1,” 4 songs in digital format. This is their first single since their 2016 single release of “Vega” b/w “Moon Eyes.”]

[Emmaline Twist plays Innovation Festival 2023, for the Saturday, August 5, Beats Day Lineup, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Crown Center 2450 Grand BLVD with Colony House, Dante Elephante, Mike Mains & the Branches, Harbour, Young Mister, Social Cinema, Mellowphobia, and Cory Phillips & the Band of Light.]

10:37 – Interview with Tillie Hall

KC based musician Tillie Hall of the band MellowPhobia joins us to talk about Innovation Festival 2023, August 3 thru August 5, 11:00 Am to 10:00 PM at Crown Center – The Saturday, August 5, Beats Day Lineup includes: Colony House, Dante Elephante, Mike Mains & the Branches, Harbour, Young Mister, Social Cinema, Mellowphobia, Cory Phillips & the Band of Light, and Emmaline Twist. More info at: http://www.theinnovationfestival.com.

We just hear their single, “Weekender” released July 1, 2022. MellowPhobia released the 4-track EP, IS THIS SEAT TAKEN?, on July 14, 2021. One of WMM’s 120 Best Recordings of 2021.

MellowPhobia has a powerful landlocked surf rock sound. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the band relocated to Kansas City, Kansas and recorded 12 tracks full of energizing and driving alternative elements. MellowPhobia’s debut single “Jackal” showed an evolution of the MellowPhobia sound that blazed them into the Kansas City community, establishing themselves at music festivals and indie venues alike, and opening for national touring acts such as The Greeting Committee, The Regrettes, The Velveteers, Colony House, and more. Driving their way into 2023, “Jackal” surpassed 30,000 streams and Weekender passed 10,000, paving the way for future MellowPhobia releases.

Tillie Hall thanks for being with us on WMM.

This weekend MellowPhobia, plays the second annual Innovation Festival on August 3-5 at Crown Center 2450 Grand BLVD]

August 5 – Line Up – Music Line Up
4:00 PM – Social Cinema – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage
4:30 PM – Emmaline Twist – Kansas MFG Solutions Stage
5:00 PM – HARBOUR – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage
5:45 PM – Young Mister – Kansas MFG Solutions Stage
6:30 PM – MellowPhobia – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage
7:15 PM – Cory Phillips & The Band of Light – Kansas MFG Solutions Stage
7:45 PM – Mike Mains & The Branches – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage
8:30 PM – Dante Elephante – Kansas MFG Solutions Stage
7:35 PM – Colony House – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage

MellowPhobia were formed out of the indie alt-rock scene of Pittsburgh, PA.

Now residing in their home city of Kansas City, they continue to grow their audience producing a highly original sound that they describe as “landlocked surf rock”. With a love of the British sound, socially conscious lyrics, and hook laden tunes; the band will keep the crowd jumping and give them something to think about.

MellowPhobia released their 4-track EP, IS THIS SEAT TAKEN? on June 23, 2021 through Jackal And Hide Records.

Music and lyrics written by Tillie Alexandra Hall Produced by Tillie Alexandra Hall.

Recording Engineer: Justin Mantooth. Mastering Engineer: Pete Maher. Drums: Adam McKee. Illustrator: Jenifer Prince. More info at http://www.melloephobia.bandcamp.com

The band revolves around songwriter and guitarist Til who provides the distinctive vocals to all MellowPhobia tracks.

The year of the pandemic saw MellowPhobia creative force Til Hall go into the studio, hunker down and record 12 new tracks.

10:45

11. MellowPhobia – “Weekender”
    from: “Weekender” – Single / Jackal And Hide Records / July 1, 2022
    [Music and Lyrics by Tillie Alexandra Hall, Producer Tillie Alexandra Hall. Recording Engineering by Justin Mantooth. Mastering by Pete Maher. Adam McKee on drums. MellowPhobia were formed out of the indie alt-rock scene of Pittsburgh, PA. Now residing in their home city of Kansas City, producing a highly original sound that they describe as “landlocked surf rock”. Socially conscious lyrics, and hook laden tunes keeps the crowd jumping. The band revolves around songwriter and guitarist Til who provides the distinctive vocals to all MellowPhobia tracks. On June 23, 2021 MellowPhobia released their EP IS THIS SEAT TAKEN? This EP was pat of WMM’s 120 Best recordings of 2021. In July 2018 MelloPhobia released the 3-song EP LISTEN. More info: http://www.mellowphobia.com Tillie Alexandra Hall of MelloPhobia was our guest on WMM on Oct. 20, 2021.]

[MellowPhobia plays Innovation Festival 2023, for the Saturday, August 5, Beats Day Lineup, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Crown Center 2450 Grand BLVD with Colony House, Dante Elephante, Mike Mains & the Branches, Harbour, Young Mister, Social Cinema, Mellowphobia, Cory Phillips & the Band of Light, and Emmaline Twist.]

10:49 – Interview with Tillie Hall

We are talking with Tillie Hall of MellowPhobia who joins us to talk about Innovation Festival 2023, August 3 thru August 5, 11:00 Am to 10:00 PM at Crown Center – The Saturday, August 5, Beats Day Lineup includes: Colony House, Dante Elephante, Mike Mains & the Branches, Harbour, Young Mister, Social Cinema, Mellowphobia, Cory Phillips & the Band of Light, and Emmaline Twist. More info at: http://www.theinnovationfestival.com

Tillie Hall thanks for being with us on WMM.

This weekend MellowPhobia, plays the second annual Innovation Festival on August 3-5 at Crown Center 2450 Grand BLVD]

August 5 – Line Up – Music Line Up
4:00 PM – Social Cinema – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage
4:30 PM – Emmaline Twist – Kansas MFG Solutions Stage
5:00 PM – HARBOUR – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage
5:45 PM – Young Mister – Kansas MFG Solutions Stage
6:30 PM – MellowPhobia – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage
7:15 PM – Cory Phillips & The Band of Light – Kansas MFG Solutions Stage
7:45 PM – Mike Mains & The Branches – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage
8:30 PM – Dante Elephante – Kansas MFG Solutions Stage
7:35 PM – Colony House – Hill’s Pet Nutrition Stage

Pittsburgh PA versus Kansas City, MO

Always ready for a collaboration, Til teamed up with Brazilian artist Jenifer Prince to create the striking cover for both “Jackal” and “Is This Seat Taken?”

The sophomore E.P. ‘Is this Seat Taken?’ includes four fresh tracks; Allie, LRH, MaryAnn Elizabeth, and Hide.

Tillie Hall thanks for being with us on WMM.

MellowPhobia plays Innovation Festival 2023, for the Saturday, August 5, Beats Day Lineup, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Crown Center with Colony House, Dante Elephante, Mike Mains & the Branches, Harbour, Young Mister, Social Cinema, Mellowphobia, Cory Phillips & the Band of Light, and Emmaline Twist. More info at: http://www.mellowphobia.bandcamp.com

10:57

12. Cory Phillips & The Band of Light – “Fit You (Radio Edit)”
    from: SEX THIRSTY LOVE HUNGER / Cory Phillips / May 21, 2021
    [Cory Phillips is a sultry tenor & moody jet-setter who lights dangerous fires with erotic poetry and bedroom soul funk. Michael Hamm on guitar (Play Dead, the Band That Saved the World), Nate Holt on keyboards (Asterales, Approach), Mario Vlasic on bass, Chel Rich on drums (Half Tiger Half Bear, Red On Yellow, Stone Cutters Union) are the Band of Light. The group spans from southern rock to classic soul and disco to jazz in the same movement, mirroring Phillips’ fire dance with their own seasoned acrobatics. Their seductive live shows are consistently epic funk and disco parties, the excitement and prowl of which were miraculously captured on this new studio album. With SEX THIRSTY LOVE HUNGER, Cory Phillips & the Band of Light take us to their party, get us naked, and remind us that there is something perfectly spiritual in our appetite for hedonism.. // Cory Phillips definitely has something to prove. The entire collection is brimming with summer party gold. It’s been over 10 fast years since he released anything larger than a single, and this long-awaited follow up to Phillips’ self-titled 2009 debut is meant to make up for lost time. // When asked why it’s been so long, Phillips laughs it off, “No one was ready for this yet. I think people now are dying to groove and be sexual again.” // Phillips and his bands have played coast to coast for a decade, amassing fans drawn to his erotic singing and bedroom funk. Yet only the time that Covid-sequestering afforded him allowed for the definitive recording of his decade’s better work. // The new album is an effort in innovation. In the midst of the health crisis, new freedoms and limitations developed for the musician with a secret life pursuing his PhD in climatology at the University of Kansas. Gigs cancelled, tours off, Phillips converted part of his house into a recording studio and brought in his Lawrence/Kansas City-based ‘Band of Light’ along with wizard engineer Robert Rebeck (Tech N9ne) to complete the 14-song hitlist of retro-tinged solid gold. // Each song on the quasi-concept album is a testament to love and sex based on hard-lived experiences in Phillips’ own life: loves gained and lost, the joys and costs of being a habitual pleasure-seeker, longing and courtship, even carnal moments in real time. The content always exudes refined wisdom and sensitivity but dips into the dark waters of illicit love equally. The dirty bouquet of groove, funk, soul, and classic pop Phillips & the Band of Light developed is a horny blend of vintage spice. On this album the mature music man has learned how to communicate more info in his poems, and this book of songs is a tantalizing read at the turntable. // The album’s first single, “Fit You”, is a foray into their musical boudoir (dudeoir?). Evoking Sade and Michael Jackson, Phillips pits Feminism against Machismo as he tries to make sense of a friend/lover. Ultimately we discover which role wins, instinctively, as the song concludes with commanding sexuality.] [Cory Phillips and The Band of Light played an Album Release Party, Friday, May 21, at Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, KS.]

[Cory Phillips & the Band of Light plays Innovation Festival 2023, for the Saturday, August 5, Beats Day Lineup, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM at Crown Center 2450 Grand BLVD with Colony House, Dante Elephante, Mike Mains & the Branches, Harbour, Young Mister, Social Cinema, Mellowphobia, and Emmaline Twist.]

11:00 – Station ID

13. Joy Zimmerman – “Hoping For a Click”
    from: WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES / Cultivate Joy Records / August 4, 2023
    [WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES was recorded and mixed by Maggie Heeren at La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joy Zimmerman and Maggie Heeren co-produced this album with mastering by Anna Frick of Ally Sound. Kansas City musicians were recorded at Weights and Measures Soundlab by Duane Trower. Joy’s acoustic guitar and soulful violin are featured on WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES, along with a grand collection of musicians – her son Ryan Dugan (guitars), Mike Fuerst (bass), Carolyn Koebel (percussion), Christine Broxterman (cello), Adam Danis (electric guitar and Rhodes), Jeff Freling (electric guitar), James Isaac (sax), Joel Tyrone Myers (mandolin), and Beau Bledsoe (dobro). The vocals of Joy Zimmerman, Katie Dahl, Danielle Anderson, Erin McGrane, Eboni Fondren, Maggie Heeren, Ryan Dugan, Jeff Freling, Beth Patterson, and Mike Anyonga ring out.]

[Joy Zimmerman plays an Album Release Concert on Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 PM, at Green Guitar Folk House, 9400 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, KS. More information at http://www.joyzimmerman.com]

10:02 – Interview with Joy Zimmerman

Singer songwriter Joy Zimmerman joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios to share the details about her new album, WHERE THE LIGHT IS, recorded and mixed by Maggie Heeren at La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joy Zimmerman and Maggie Heeren co-produced this album with mastering by Anna Frick of Ally Sound. Kansas City musicians were recorded at Weights and Measures Soundlab by Duane Trower. WHERE THE LIGHT IS will be officially released on August 4, 2023. Joy Zimmerman will be playing an Album Release Concert on Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 PM, at Green Guitar Folk House, 9400 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, KS. More info at http://www.joyzimmerman.com

Joy Zimmerman, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Joy Zimmerman’s superpower is her ability to find light within the cracks. This brilliance is illuminated on her lush new album, WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES. Joy’s honeyed vocals invite the listener into complex stories of immigration, divorce, identity, and perseverance. Her uplifting album embodies community with its seventeen musicians, including Katie Dahl, Je  Freling and Erin McGrane (Victor & Penny), and Danielle Anderson (Danielle Ate the Sandwich).

Each new song was born of challenge, and the results are empowering. Joy shares her great grandmother’s immigrant story (“How Shall We Sing”) and her hopes for her sons following divorce (“Bend Not Break”). She makes peace with her mistakes (“I Stand Corrected”), celebrates her identity (“Say What I Need to Say”), and emphasizes kindness and intention (“Nobel Prize”). Esteemed singer/songwriter Katie Dahl joins Joy for a unique duet of a Bruce Springsteen love song (“If I Should Fall Behind”), while multiple vocalists sing of hope (“We Are a Bell”) and (“Keeping Vigil”). Joy’s sense of humor is clear as she faces down social media (“Hoping for a Click”). Two previously released singles, “We’ll Hold the Light” showing our gratitude and acknowledgement of the trauma and service among medical professionals and first responders and “Hear Our Voices” with its diverse voices singing about their need for reproductive choice, have been redone for this record.

WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES was recorded and mixed by Maggie Heeren at La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joy Zimmerman and Maggie Heeren co-produced this album with mastering by Anna Frick of Ally Sound. Kansas City musicians were recorded at Weights and Measures Soundlab by Duane Trower.

Joy’s acoustic guitar and soulful violin are featured on WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES, along with a grand collection of musicians – her son Ryan Dugan (guitars), Mike Fuerst (bass), Carolyn Koebel (percussion), Christine Broxterman (cello), Adam Danis (electric guitar and Rhodes), Je  Freling (electric guitar), James Isaac (sax), Joel Tyrone Myers
(mandolin), and Beau Bledsoe (dobro). The vocals of Joy Zimmerman, Katie Dahl, Danielle Anderson, Erin McGrane, Eboni Fondren, Maggie Heeren, Ryan Dugan, Je  Freling, Beth Patterson, and Mike Anyonga ring out.

Joy Zimmerman is a touring folk & acoustic roots artist and multi-instrumentalist. Her previous album, The Canvas Before Us, debuted at #8 on the FAI Folk Charts in August 2021. Joy curated a portrait exhibit at the InterUrban ArtHouse based on “Women Who Walked on Water,” her #4 single in March 2022. A former social worker, Joy lives with her wife and a lot of plants in the Kansas City area.

“Joy Zimmerman’s follow up to her very fine 2021 album, The Canvas Before Us, is an even better representation of her considerable singing, songwriting, and violin playing skills. If I had to choose one adjective to describe this album, it would be “uplifting.” Even when dealing with difficult topics, Joy  finds a way to an affirming, positive place.”
~ Bob McWilliams, Host of Trail Mix, Kansas Public Radio

“Joy Zimmerman has the knack for taking an audience on a musical journey with storytelling and music in a way few artists are able to do. With her latest album, Joy surpasses even herself. This album should be in every folk music lover’s collection.”
~ Dani Goodband, Host of Lakeside Music

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This new album is a follow up to Joy’s August 2, 2021 release, THE CANVAS BEFORE US was produced, recorded and mastered by Gary Gordon of Inside-Out Studio, Sparta, IL. Additional vocal mixing was done by David Travers-Smith of Found Sound, Toronto, Canada. Along with vocals, Joy played guitar, fiddle, ukulele and typewriter on the album. The stellar contributing musicians are Robert Bowlin, Ryan Dugan, Polly Lanuay, Ross Sermons, Gary Gordon, Monty Jackson, and Roberta Gordon. Joy Zimmerman’s songwriting has been recognized nationally with an American Songwriter Lyric Contest Honorable Mention and ten Walnut Valley Festival NewSong Showcase wins. “We’ll Hold the Light”, Joy’s single honoring health care workers during the pandemic, was a Top 20 Song of the Month on the Folk DJ Chart.

Joy Zimmerman released her 12-song album, PUZZLING BRUSH, on February 12, 2021.

Joy Zimmerman’s songwriting has been recognized nationally with an American Songwriter Lyric Contest Honorable Mention and ten Walnut Valley Festival NewSong Showcase wins. “We’ll Hold the Light”, Joy’s single honoring health care workers during the pandemic, was a Top 20 Song of the Month on the Folk DJ Chart.]
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Joy Zimmerman, a soulful singer/songwriter, explores the everyday and the extraordinary with a captivating voice. Her songs resonate with humor, triumph and humanity. Joy’s seventh studio album, The Canvas Before Us, is an acoustic reinvention set for release in August 2021.
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Born with a lucky tooth on Shakespeare’s 400th birthday, it’s no wonder Joy is a natural writer. Her songwriting has been recognized nationally with an American Songwriter Lyric Contest Honorable Mention and ten Walnut Valley Festival NewSong Showcase wins. Her music has been described as “vivid and alive, tender and poignant, and altogether a gift for the listener.” (Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, former Kansas Poet Laureate)
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Joy’s emergence as a dynamic singer/songwriter is surprising. She didn’t pick up a guitar, sing a solo or write her first song until her sons were in elementary school. But all the elements were there…a voice of honey waiting to be discovered, insights to write about for days, & a lifelong love of music beginning with violin lessons before kindergarten.

A touring musician based in Kansas City, Joy’s performances are engaging, thought-provoking and full of opportunities to laugh and reflect. She leaves you wishing you had heard her sooner and trying to figure out how to be her friend.

Joy performs solo or in a duo or band. Past venues include Louisville Arts Center (CO), Green Guitar Folk House (KS), Knuckleheads (MO), Stone Room Concerts (DC), InterUrban ArtHouse (KS), The Warming House (MN), InterContinental Hotel (MO), Chateau Chantal Winery (MI), Taos Inn (NM), and McMenamins (OR).

An accomplished violinist on her albums, Joy was once in the Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, Concordia College Orchestra, and Kansas City Civic Orchestra. She was also Assistant Music Director at Saint Andrew Christian Church, Director of No Strings Attached, and Music Leader at Crittenton Children’s Center.

Combining her background in music and social work, Joy has led interactive workshops and retreats on creativity, resilience, gratitude, grief, songwriting, and the power of music. Settings have included conference centers, hospitals, festivals, retirement centers and numerous nonprofit organizations.

“​Joy has a wonderfully unique way of connecting to her audience that I have seen no other performer do…she engages every audience and wraps everyone in a velvet blanket of beautiful music.” –- Peggy Kelly, Open Range Concert Series

“Joy Zimmerman’s “To the Girl” has a heart, to paraphrase the title of one of her songs, as big and wide as the sky. The music here is vivid & alive, tender & poignant, & altogether a gift for the listener.” – Caryn Mirriam Goldberg, former Kansas Poet Laureate

“I’ve been on the road….and listening to Joy Zimmerman’s very cool music from her latest CD, To the Girl! The production is SO smooth and well suited for her voice and songs. A couple of standouts: Why Be Normal has a “world music” feel to it and a super cool vibe. What Next could be a calling card song! Both set the table for another dimension for Joy as a writer/performer. Truly, they make me want to know “what’s next” from JZ.” –- David G Smith, Nashville singer/songwriter, First Place Winner 2008 International Song Contest

“Joy Zimmerman’s “To the Girl” is for all of us. Joy Zimmerman has been a prolific singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist touring and recording for the past 10 years. This is Joy’s sixth album and her most eclectic and engaging yet. Recorded at Weights and Measures in KC, ‘To the Girl” is a must listen. Not just once but over and over again.

Joy’s lyrics take on a new depth with each listen. The combination of her voice and poignant lyrics are like advice from a trusted friend. “To the Girl” by Joy Zimmerman is a powerful musical experience for us all.” – Kathy Forste, Music Director KC Café Radio

“Cultivate Joy” and “Amplify Hope” logos adorn Joy’s merchandise.

“The Canvas Before Us” is a lyrical gift from a kind, thoughtful and fully formed artist. The tableau set for each song is complemented with superb instrumentation; each cut has a stringed “star.” It is apparent from Joy’s work on this album she is well read, a student of history and the human condition. Her voice is crystal clear. The words indicate her “antenna” was up and she is now ready to broadcast these songs that paint beautiful sonic pictures. ~Diana Linn Ennis, DJ/Podcaster of Tasty Brew Music and Co-Founder/Director of Heartland Song Network, Inc.

Joy Zimmerman and the Gordons have long been two of our favorites. We were thrilled when we learned that Gary Gordon was producing this CD and it is truly a match made in heaven. This is a poignant concept album and there is a brush stroke of lyrics running through every song, reminding us that we are the creators of our lives. The title fits this project perfectly and the palette of instruments and Joy’s crystal clear voice have added just the right colors in just the right places. This CD is a WORK OF ART! ~ Donna and Kelly Mulhollan aka Still on the Hill

“The Canvas Before Us” is a warm and beautiful album about hope, reflection and the loving humor that only Joy Zimmerman can infuse. I love this album! Inspiring women, love, our future, the state of the world—so many unique stories accompanied by music that is both original and comforting. Joy Zimmerman gives us both in this lovely and thoughtful new release. Lucky us. ~Dani Goodband, Lakeside Music

“A Canvas Before Us” brings Joy’s beautiful soprano to us in a way that allows her voice to ring in its clear, clean truth as never before. The instrumentation creates buoyant liquid for her to float in the center and carry the listener along. Even the songs I am very familiar with were a new & wonderful listening experience. The world gets to celebrate the true Joy in this CD. It leaves us wanting for more! ~ Peggy Kelly, Open Range Concerts – up north

Joy’s single, “We’ll Hold The Light” that was released on January 25, 2021 with Music & Lyrics by Joy Zimmerman. Recorded, Mixed & Mastered: Duane Trower, Weights and Measures Soundlab, Kansas City, MO. Joy Zimmerman on vocals, guitar & violin, Ryan Dugan on guitar, bass, & harmony vocals; Beau Bledsoe on dobro; and Christine Broxterman on cello. Joy Zimmerman writes: “We’ll Hold the Light is a song of gratitude for the brave, selfless work of health care workers and first responders every day and especially during this pandemic. Facing unprecedented and life-threatening conditions, they have provided steadfast care for us all. I was inspired to write this song from my front row seat to heroism. My spouse, Linda, is an anesthesiologist at a Level 1 Trauma Center, safety net hospital, so I have witnessed the toll of long, stressful shifts within an overtaxed medical system.” // “Working all night at the hospital is like time out of time. The outside world, which includes your loved ones and friends, goes on without you. You miss dinner, bedtime, gatherings of friends, special events. And you are immersed in trauma, illness, grief, loneliness that those outside your work life will never know. The chasm between the two parts of your life sometimes feels immense…” ~Dr. Linda Dill // Joy Zimmerman continues: “How do health care workers and first responders handle the sights and sounds they experience, the vicarious trauma, the grief? Let’s make sure our gratitude is backed by a strong commitment to adequate personal protective equipment (PPE), mental health services and other support. I encourage you to join me in making a donation to your local YMCA Covid-19 Emergency Child Care Services for Essential Workers. These program offer child care and other services at 1,000 sites nationwide for families of medical personnel, essential employees and first responders. https://www.ymca.net/emergency-child-care-services. We’ll Hold the Light is available for download at joyzimmermanmusic.com.

11:09

14. Joy Zimmerman – “Bend Not Break” (LIVE)
    also available on: WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES / Cultivate Joy Records / August 4, 2023
    [WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES was recorded and mixed by Maggie Heeren at La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joy Zimmerman and Maggie Heeren co-produced this album with mastering by Anna Frick of Ally Sound. Kansas City musicians were recorded at Weights and Measures Soundlab by Duane Trower. Joy’s acoustic guitar and soulful violin are featured on WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES, along with a grand collection of musicians – her son Ryan Dugan (guitars), Mike Fuerst (bass), Carolyn Koebel (percussion), Christine Broxterman (cello), Adam Danis (electric guitar and Rhodes), Jeff Freling (electric guitar), James Isaac (sax), Joel Tyrone Myers (mandolin), and Beau Bledsoe (dobro). The vocals of Joy Zimmerman, Katie Dahl, Danielle Anderson, Erin McGrane, Eboni Fondren, Maggie Heeren, Ryan Dugan, Jeff Freling, Beth Patterson, and Mike Anyonga ring out.]

[Joy Zimmerman plays an Album Release Concert on Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 PM, at Green Guitar Folk House, 9400 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, KS. More information at http://www.joyzimmerman.com]

10:13 – Interview with Joy Zimmerman

Singer songwriter Joy Zimmerman joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios to share the details about her new album, WHERE THE LIGHT IS, recorded and mixed by Maggie Heeren at La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joy Zimmerman and Maggie Heeren co-produced this album with mastering by Anna Frick of Ally Sound. Kansas City musicians were recorded at Weights and Measures Soundlab by Duane Trower. WHERE THE LIGHT IS will be officially released on August 4, 2023. Joy Zimmerman will be playing an Album Release Concert on Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 PM, at Green Guitar Folk House, 9400 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, KS. More info at http://www.joyzimmerman.com

Joy Zimmerman, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

WHERE THE LIGHT IS will be officially released on August 4, 2023.

Joy Zimmerman will be playing an Album Release Concert on Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 PM, at Green Guitar Folk House, 9400 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, KS.

Song By Song of Joy Zimmerman’s WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES

1. How Shall We Sing (3:30) – Celtic folk, fiddle driven, mid-tempo ballad. The story of Anna Marie Olson Hanson, Joy’s great-grandmother, from orphan in Norway to immigrant in Minnesota in the late 1800s, ending with an acapella fiddle solo to reflect her deep faith.
2. We Are a Bell (2:51) – Rhythmic, upbeat, hopeful vocals. Like the reverbera-tion of a ringing bell or a birdsong before dawn, our actions ripple out into the world. A multitude of voices inspires us to persevere in this empower-ing song.
3. Nobel Prize (3:51) – Mid-tempo waltz, sax solo, lilting, reflective. In a culture focused on big awards and celebrity, this song reminds us that a well-lived life is full of small memorable moments and acts of kindness.
4. Say What I Need to Say (2:30) – Upbeat, empowering, anthemic chorus. A joyful musical statement that Joy will speak her truth and openly love who she needs to love. She offers rousing encouragement to others to do the same and sing out strong.
5. Keeping Vigil (3:32) – Mid-tempo, reflective, expressive cello. A dying bird, a searching friend, and a planet in peril called Joy to write of the importance of caring and protecting each other. A collective chorus adds their hopeful voices.
6. Hoping for a Click (1:24) – Rhythmic, upbeat, clever, full of instrumental sur-prises. Joy finds a sense of humor in her mixed reactions to the power of social media. A myriad of instruments highlights the distractibility, appeal and challenge of modern technology.
7. I Stand Corrected (2:55) – Americana leaning, upbeat, catchy. Learning from individual and collective mistakes to remain resilient.
8. Hear Our Voices (4:02) – Intimate stories sung by four women, anthemic chorus, swirling harmonies. This song invites us to listen to the complex stories of women and girls seeking reproductive choice.
9. If I Should Fall Behind (3:23) – Mid-tempo, two women vocalists, romantic lush strings. Katie Dahl joins Joy on a duet version of a Bruce Springsteen love song, offering a vision of love and devotion.
10. Bend Not Break (3:00) – Mid-tempo, tender, rich acoustic guitars and strings. Joy’s fervent hope that her sons live the wisdom and strength they gained after her divorce.
11. We’ll Hold the Light (3:48) – Reflective, compelling images, mid-tempo, rousing chorus. A song of gratitude for selfless healthcare workers and first responders who face trauma every day within an overtaxed system.
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    http://www.joyzimmermanmusic.com

11:20

15. Joy Zimmerman – “Say What I Need To Say” (LIVE)
    also available on: WHERE THE LIGHT LIVES / Cultivate Joy Records / August 4, 2023

10:23 – Interview with Joy Zimmerman

Singer songwriter Joy Zimmerman joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios to share the details about her new album, WHERE THE LIGHT IS, recorded and mixed by Maggie Heeren at La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Joy Zimmerman and Maggie Heeren co-produced this album with mastering by Anna Frick of Ally Sound. Kansas City musicians were recorded at Weights and Measures Soundlab by Duane Trower. WHERE THE LIGHT IS will be officially released on August 4, 2023. Joy Zimmerman will be playing an Album Release Concert on Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 PM, at Green Guitar Folk House, 9400 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, KS. More info at http://www.joyzimmerman.com

Joy Zimmerman, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

WHERE THE LIGHT IS will be officially released on August 4, 2023.

Joy Zimmerman will be playing an Album Release Concert on Saturday, August 5, at 7:00 PM, at Green Guitar Folk House, 9400 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, KS.

Joy Zimmerman, Thanks for being with us as today on Wednesday MidDay Medley

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

11:28 – Underwriting

16. Paris Williams – “LONDON, TOKYO (feat. Sam Wells)” (radio edit)
    from: REBEL HEART / Bitter Sweet Sound / January 31, 2023
    [Paris Williams is a 24-year old artist from Muskegon, Michigan in the midst of redefining the bedroom pop label. Employing his own sound that he’s dubbed, “bittersweet,” Williams never shuts away from his DIY aesthetic – producing his own work to maintain full creative flexibility. Premiering in December of 2019 with his debut album, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, Paris is a believer in hitting the ground running and then just never letting off the gas. This mentality was shaped by the inspiration he’s pulled from other famously out-of-the-box artists: such as Kanye West, Pharrell, and Toro y Moi. // Fueled by the multi-faceted artists, Williams believes heavily in pulling from all creative mediums as a way to add layers and texture to his music. This approach has led to Williams seeing support from larger than life musical pillars, like Iggy Pop himself – who showed love to Williams’ song of the same name by spinning it on his BBC radio show in 2018. Williams reshapes the musical landscape around him as his burgeoning career continues to solidify its own form more and more each day by bringing in a breath of fresh air with him everywhere since he wrote his first bars in elementary school. Paris Williams previously released the single, “Hopscotch” on June 21, 2022. He released,“Chunky”on April 20, 2022. He released the single, “Sunsets & Solariums (feat. Bloom Allen)” on October 21, 2021 through Bittersweet Sounds. More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis]

[Paris Williams plays miniBar, at 3810 Broadway KCMO, on on Friday, August 11, with the Bittersweet Bunch, Saving Miles Lemon, and MC RUE & Mikey. More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis]

11:33 – Interview with Paris Williams

Paris Williams is a 24-year old artist from Muskegon, Michigan in the midst of redefining the bedroom pop label. Employing his own sound that he’s dubbed, “bittersweet,” Williams never shuts away from his DIY aesthetic – producing his own work to maintain full creative flexibility. Premiering in December of 2019 with his debut album, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, Paris is a believer in hitting the ground running and then just never letting off the gas. This mentality was shaped by the inspiration he’s pulled from other famously out-of-the-box artists: such as Kanye West, Pharrell, and Toro y Moi.

Paris Williams joins us today to share details about his new single, “Pack Light.” The release is a follow up to his EP, REBEL HEART released on January 31, 2023 on Bitter Sweet Sounds.

Paris Williams plays miniBar, at 3810 Broadway KCMO, on on Friday, August 11, with the Bittersweet Bunch, Saving Miles Lemon, and MC RUE & Mikey. More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis

Paris Williams, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley
“LONDON, TOKYO” features the vocals of Sam Wells from the EP, REBEL HEART released January 31, 2023.

Fueled by the multi-faceted artists, Williams believes heavily in pulling from all creative mediums as a way to add layers and texture to his music.

This approach has led to Williams seeing support from larger than life musical pillars, like Iggy Pop himself – who showed love to Williams’ song of the same name by spinning it on his BBC radio show in 2018.

Williams reshapes the musical landscape around him as his burgeoning career continues to solidify its own form more and more each day by bringing in a breath of fresh air with him everywhere since he wrote his first bars in elementary school.

The EP is a beautiful demonstration of what Paris writes about in his bio, his “DIY aesthetic – producing his own work to maintain full creative flexibility.”

Releasing music through his own bedroom pop label Bitter Sweet Sound.

Paris Williams is from Muskegon, Michigan he moved to Kansas City to find more of a community of musical artists. He is also good friends with members of the Blackstarkids.

11:41

17. Paris Williams – “Pack Light” (radio edit)
    from: “Pack Light” – Single / Bitter Sweet Sound / August, 2023
    [Paris Williams is a 24-year old artist from Muskegon, Michigan in the midst of redefining the bedroom pop label. Employing his own sound that he’s dubbed, “bittersweet,” Williams never shuts away from his DIY aesthetic – producing his own work to maintain full creative flexibility. Premiering in December of 2019 with his debut album, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, Paris is a believer in hitting the ground running and then just never letting off the gas. This mentality was shaped by the inspiration he’s pulled from other famously out-of-the-box artists: such as Kanye West, Pharrell, and Toro y Moi. // Fueled by the multi-faceted artists, Williams believes heavily in pulling from all creative mediums as a way to add layers and texture to his music. This approach has led to Williams seeing support from larger than life musical pillars, like Iggy Pop himself – who showed love to Williams’ song of the same name by spinning it on his BBC radio show in 2018. Williams reshapes the musical landscape around him as his burgeoning career continues to solidify its own form more and more each day by bringing in a breath of fresh air with him everywhere since he wrote his first bars in elementary school. Paris Williams previously released the single, “Hopscotch” on June 21, 2022. He released,“Chunky”on April 20, 2022. He released the single, “Sunsets & Solariums (feat. Bloom Allen)” on October 21, 2021 through Bittersweet Sounds. More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis]

[Paris Williams plays miniBar, at 3810 Broadway KCMO, on on Friday, August 11, with the Bittersweet Bunch, Saving Miles Lemon, and MC RUE & Mikey. More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis]

11:44 – Interview with Paris Williams

Paris Williams is a 24-year old artist from Muskegon, Michigan in the midst of redefining the bedroom pop label. Employing his own sound that he’s dubbed, “bittersweet,” Williams never shuts away from his DIY aesthetic – producing his own work to maintain full creative flexibility. Premiering in December of 2019 with his debut album, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, Paris is a believer in hitting the ground running and then just never letting off the gas. This mentality was shaped by the inspiration he’s pulled from other famously out-of-the-box artists: such as Kanye West, Pharrell, and Toro y Moi.

Paris Williams joins us today to share details about his new single, “Pack Light.” The release is a follow up to his EP, REBEL HEART released on January 31, 2023 on Bitter Sweet Sounds.

Paris Williams plays miniBar, at 3810 Broadway KCMO, on on Friday, August 11, with the Bittersweet Bunch, Saving Miles Lemon, and MC RUE & Mikey. More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis

Paris Williams, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Paris is a believer in hitting the ground running and then just never letting off the gas. This mentality was shaped by the inspiration he’s pulled from other famously out-of-the-box artists: such as Kanye West, Pharrell, and Toro y Moi.

Fueled by the multi-faceted artists, Williams believes heavily in pulling from all creative mediums as a way to add layers and texture to his music.

This approach has led to Williams seeing support from larger than life musical pillars, like Iggy Pop himself – who showed love to Williams’ song of the same name by spinning it on his BBC radio show in 2018.

Paris Williams was searching for other musical artists who came from Muskegon, Michigan, that was when he learned more, and then also wrote a song called “Iggy Pop.”

Williams reshapes the musical landscape around him as his burgeoning career continues to solidify its own form more and more each day by bringing in a breath of fresh air with him everywhere since he wrote his first bars in elementary school.

About “Sunsets & Solariums (feat. Bloom Allen)” Shuttlecock Music Magazine wrote: “Co-produced by Williams, Bloom Allen, and Internet Brad, the track features a sublime mixture of bright, inviting rhymes and the type of nocturnal rhythms you can do schoolwork to, or whatever that YouTube stream is. The single is backed by another track called “As Of Late,” which Williams accurately described at a recent show as (paraphrasing) ‘two minutes of straight bars.’

Paris Williams, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis

11:55

18. Paris Williams – “Sunsets & Solariums” (radio edit)
    from: REBEL HEART / Bitter Sweet Sounds / January 31, 2023
    [Paris Williams is a 24-year old artist from Muskegon, Michigan in the midst of redefining the bedroom pop label. Employing his own sound that he’s dubbed, “bittersweet,” Williams never shuts away from his DIY aesthetic – producing his own work to maintain full creative flexibility. Premiering in December of 2019 with his debut album, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, Paris is a believer in hitting the ground running and then just never letting off the gas. This mentality was shaped by the inspiration he’s pulled from other famously out-of-the-box artists: such as Kanye West, Pharrell, and Toro y Moi. // Fueled by the multi-faceted artists, Williams believes heavily in pulling from all creative mediums as a way to add layers and texture to his music. This approach has led to Williams seeing support from larger than life musical pillars, like Iggy Pop himself – who showed love to Williams’ song of the same name by spinning it on his BBC radio show in 2018. Williams reshapes the musical landscape around him as his burgeoning career continues to solidify its own form more and more each day by bringing in a breath of fresh air with him everywhere since he wrote his first bars in elementary school.Paris Williams previously released the single, “Hopscotch” on June 21, 2022. He released,“Chunky”on April 20, 2022. He released the single, “Sunsets & Solariums (feat. Bloom Allen)” on October 21, 2021 through Bittersweet Sounds. More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis]

[Paris Williams plays miniBar, at 3810 Broadway KCMO, on on Friday, August 11, with the Bittersweet Bunch, Saving Miles Lemon, and MC RUE & Mikey. More info at: allmylinks.com/popstarparis]

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

Next week on August 9, 2023, we talk with Film Maker, Mark Meisenheimer about his new documentary film about the Quindaro Ruins in Kansas City Kansas. We also talk with writer Danny Alexander about a new book he co-edited for writer Dave Marsh called KICK OUT THE JAMS. And Mike Tipton joins us to talk about his new single release, “Scoundrel.”

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