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 13, 2023
Spinning Records With Marion Merritt + Betty Berry & KC Blues Society
Mark welcomes Marion Merritt, of Records With Merritt, who joins us as “Guest Producer” to share sonic discoveries and information from her musically-encyclopedic-brain. Marion Merritt is our most frequent contributor to WMM. For 19 years she has contributed as an Associate Producer on WMM. She grew up in Los Angeles, and St. Louis. She went to college in Columbia, Missouri. She studied art and musical engineering. She saw Talking Heads on their first U.S. tour when they played One Block West, in KCK, in 1978. With her partner Ann Stewart, Marion is the proprietor of Records With Merritt, a minority owned business at 1614 Westport Rd. in Kansas City, Missouri. More info at: http://www.recordswithmerritt.com.
Marion will spin tracks from: Platinum 900, Bebel Gilberto, Jorge Ben, Marcos Valle, Raskovich & Braen, Michel Gonet, P.A. Dahan, Sparklehorse, The Gaslamp Killer & Heliocentrics, Blonde Redhead, Slowdive, Sigur Rós, Bennis Cletin, and Dimitri from Paris.
At 11:30, Mark will talk with Betty Berry, President of the Kansas City Blues Society. Betty will be here to share details about The International Blues Challenge on Saturday, September 16, at 12:00 Noon, at Knuckleheads Garage 2715 Rochester St, KCMO. This is a live regional preliminary IBC competition, with the winner representing the KC Blues Society in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN., along historic Beale Street. Betty also talks with us about KC Blues Society Presents Blues in The Bottoms with Ronnie Baker Brooks, Mathias Lattin & Keeshea Pratt and Womanish Girl, on Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 6:30 PM at Knuckleheads 2715 Rochester St, KCMO. Plus we’ll play tracks from Keeshea Pratt Band, and Ronnie Baker Brooks. More info at http://www.kcblues.org
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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 & Fally Afani on MixMaster 2023 + Dan Jones & Steve Tulipana of Dan Jones and The Squids
“Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks” from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979 [WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]
Joy Oladokun – “Changes” from: Proof of Life / Amigo Records–Verve Forecast / April 28, 2023 [Proof of Life is the fourth studio album and second major label album by American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun. The album has been supported by five singles released throughout 2022 and 2023. The album features guest appearances from Mt. Joy, Manchester Orchestra, Chris Stapleton, Maxo Kream, and Noah Kahan. In a press release about the album, Oladokun said that she intended for the songs on Proof of Life to be “helpful anthems” and to resonate with “anybody who feels normal and needs a little musical boost to get through the day”. The album has been supported by five singles, two of which were released before the album was announced. The first single, “Keeping the Light On”, was released on January 21, 2022. The second single, “Sweet Symphony” (featuring Chris Stapleton), was released on September 23, 2022. Of the song, Oladokun said that the song was about “the vulnerability, the fear, and the ups and downs that come from loving someone.” The third single, “Changes”, was released on February 17, 2023, simultaneously with the album announcement. The fourth single, “We’re All Gonna Die” (with Noah Kahan), was released on March 17, 2023. The fifth and final single, “Taking Things for Granted”, was released on April 21, 2023. // Joy Oladokun was born April 6, 1992, she is an American singer-songwriter. Oladokun’s music spans the genres of folk, R&B, rock, and pop and is influenced by her identity as a queer woman of color. Oladokun grew up in Casa Grande, Arizona, listening to country and folk music, as well as Bob Marley and Lauryn Hill. Both of her parents are Nigerian immigrants to the United States. Her family regularly attended a Christian church, where Oladokun was chosen to lead worship. Later, Oladokun left the church because it limited her creativity. // When Oladokun was 10, a video of Tracy Chapman inspired her to learn guitar.// After college, at a friend’s suggestion, Oladokun moved to Los Angeles to pursue her music career. She later moved to East Nashville, where she signed with Prescription Songs. She has released three studio albums. In 2015, Joy Oladokun self-released her debut EP Cathedrals. Her debut studio album, Carry Me was funded by Kickstarter and released on April 29, 2016 through Well Records. // Oladokun released the single “Sunday” in 2019, saying “‘Sunday’ is the song that 12-year-old Joy, seated in the back of church youth group, needed to hear. She needed to hear that you can be queer and happy. Queer and healthy. Queer and holy. She needed to see married women kissing and playing with their kids.” The music video highlights people in LGBTQ relationships and has a predominantly queer cast. // Oladokun’s song “Mercy” follows in the same theme, describing her experience as a Black person in the United States, while the single “I See America” criticizes systemic racism. NPR listed “I See America” on its 100 Best Songs of 2020. // On July 17, 2020, Oladokun released her second studio album, In Defense of My Own Happiness (Vol. 1) with White Boy Records. Billboard described the album as a “stunningly emotional collection.” Mitch Mosk, editor-in-chief of Atwood Magazine, called it a “a sweeping, soaring, and stunning sophomore record oozing heart and soul.” // In 2021, Oladokun received a grant from YouTube’s “#YouTubeBlack Voices Fund”. The same year she signed with Amigo Records, Verve Forecast Records, and Republic Records. On June 4, 2021 she released her third studio album In Defense of My Own Happiness. More info at: http://www.joyoladokun.com]
[Joy Oladokun plays The Truman 601 E. Truman Road, KCMO on Tuesday, September 12, at 8:00 PM with Becca Mancari]
Paul Jesse & Deegan Poores – “Righteous (Radio Edit)” from: Hello Paul Jesse, Pt. II – [EP] / Frog Party / June 23, 2023 [Paul Jesse is a singer, songwriter, and producer based out of Lawrence, Kansas, whose debut EP, Stuck This Way came out in 2021 and combines his smooth and passionate vocals with psychedelic R&B, hip-hop, and electronic bedroom-pop production. Deegan Poores is also a singer, songwriter, and producer based out of Lawrence, whose debut album from last year, The “Vanishing” Album, combines indie rock, yacht rock, power pop, and synth pop to create a genre-bending sound with co-production from singer-songwriter-producer-filmmaker Remy Styrk from Kansas City. After coming together last year to make the song “Your Sunshine”, which features Lawrence based singer-songwriter Hannah Davis, Paul asked Deegan to executive produce his debut album. Hello Paul Jesse, releasing over the upcoming months as three EPs by Lawrence arts collective Frog Party, takes the sound Paul established on Stuck This Way and expands it to include elements of Deegan’s sound as well as trip hop, hyperpop, and folk, among other genres, all cohering around Paul’s voice and hooks. The lyrics chronicle Paul’s growth and development as a person through heartache, self-reflection, and love, and each EP captures a different stage of that transition. Hello Paul Jesse, Part I was released February 17, 2023. “Remedy” the first single from the EP Hello Paul Jesse, Pt. II featuring Arkko was released on Friday, March 17, 2023.]
[Paul Jesse plays 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 The Swallowtails.]
MeShell Ndegeocello – “Call The Tune” from: The Omnichord Real Book / Blue Note – Verve / June 16, 2023 [from wikipedia: 13 album from acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello makes her Blue Note Records debut with The Omnichord Real Book, a visionary, expansive, and deeply jazz-influenced album that marks the start of a new chapter in her career. Following her 2018 album Ventriloquism, Meshell returns with an album of new original material that taps into a broad spectrum of her musical roots. The Omnichord Real Book was produced by Josh Johnson and features a wide range of guest artists including Jason Moran, Ambrose Akinmusire, Joel Ross, Jeff Parker, Brandee Younger, Julius Rodriguez, Mark Guiliana, Cory Henry, Joan As Police Woman, Thandiswa, and others. // Meshell Ndegeocello was born Michelle Lynn Johnson on August 29, 1968 in West Berlin, Germany, to US Army Sergeant Major and saxophonist father Jacques Johnson and health care worker mother Helen. She was raised in Washington, D.C. where she attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Oxon Hill High School. She is a singer-songwriter, rapper, and bassist. She has gone by the name Meshell Suhaila Bashir-Shakur which is used as a writing credit on some of her later work. Her music incorporates a wide variety of influences, including funk, soul, jazz, hip hop, reggae and rock. She has received significant critical acclaim throughout her career, being nominated for eleven Grammy Awards, and winning one. She also has been credited for helping to “spark the neo-soul movement”. // Ndegeocello adopted her surname, which she says means “free like a bird” in Swahili. Early pressings of Plantation Lullabies were affixed with stickers to help pronounce her name. The spelling has changed in the hands of record labels a few times during her career; the correct spelling of her stage name as of 2001 is Meshell Ndegeocello.]
LYXE – “Ice Cream” from: ”Ice Cream” – Single / LYXE / June 23, 2023 [LYXE, a three piece pop-rock outfit based out of Lawrence, Kansas formed out of the love of getting fans to sing and dance along to hip shaking rhythms reminiscent of classic 80’s and 90’s sounds. They quickly became a favorite of crowds and musicians alike with the lead of Ryan Wise’s crooning vocals and vintage guitar sounds. The trio has an undeniable chemistry that caught the local scene like wildfire. Bassist AJ Knudson brings a loveable charisma to their live presence, while drummer Jimmy Girod’s subtle, elegant delivery gives this act a sophisticated backbone. // In their debut EP, Everything You Could Ever Want, LYXE strives to create an infectious party environment that hips cannot deny. Pulling inspiration from a wide range of genres, this six-song EP has a pop-rock, new wave nostalgia that sinks its teeth into you. Luring in listeners with dramatics and lush hooks on “Wave,” yet unafraid to tap into their feral side on “I Got Everything.” The record closes with “Fit,” which makes you feel like you’re in an argument with your prom date in 1989. In July of 2022, LYXE recorded their debut EP, Everything You Could Ever Want, at Element Recording Studios in Kansas City. The new EP gave listeners a different side of Wise’s songwriting with crooning vocals and vintage guitar sounds. .The EP was released on September 15, 2022. // On June 23, 2023 LYXE released a remastered version of their song “Wave (Remastered 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.” // For additional information or inquiries please contact: wearelyxe@gmail.com ]
[LYXE play Lemonade Social – Day 1, at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming Street, KCMO WEST BOTTOMS on Friday, September 8, at 7:00 PM with Static Phantoms, Dress Warm, and Surf Wax]
Dan Jones and The Squids – “Shook Loose” from: Rock And Roll Daydreams / Dan Jones / Aug. 5, 2023 (Released on vinyl Sept. 1, 2023) [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 Joones and The Squids released SERVE WITHOUT DELAY on February 5, 202. It was recorded Friday, February 13, 2020 at recordBar, with Paul Malinowski: live sound & recording engineer. Mixed and edited by Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound, Shawnee Kansas. Mastered by Tom Nunes at Atomic Disc. Dan Jones on guitar & vocals, Matt Ronan on drums & vocals; Steve Tulipana on bass & vocals. All songs by Daniel Sherman Jones (BMI), except “I Wanna Be You” by Ed Cole. In 2020 the band didn’t get to play out much, so they hunkered down and worked up a double album’s worth of new tunes. It was a weekly woodshed-workshop that culminated with a live-streamed live-album show on November 13, 2020 at recordBar. Paul Malinowski engineered and mixed. // Dan Jones and The Squids released WE LIVE IN A WORLD THAT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD on December 6, 2019. It was Recorded at Temple Sounds in KCMO, 2018-2019. Engineered. by JB Moreland. Produced by Dan Jones and The Squids and JB Moreland. Mastered by Tom Nunes at Atomic Disc. With Dan Jones on acoustic & electric guitars, keyboard, lead vocals + drums/bass on “Love/Life”; Matt Ronan on drums, percussion, vocals; Alex Alexander on electric guitar, vocals; Steve Tulipana on bass, vocals; Joey Slab on poem and spiel on “Beach, Please”; Scot Sperry on electric slide guitar on “Love/Life”; Donna Jones on lyrics to “The Violet Man.” / Dan Jones is among the hardworking lifers with taste and talent, keeping the dream alive that music matters. This is the Kansas City singer/songwriter’s seventh LP over two decades, starting in Eugene, OR before returning to his native, non-coastal home. His bio speaks of support gigs with Mike Watt (who plays these Squids on his radio show), Dinosaur Jr., Steve Wynn, John Doe, Tav Falco, Pedaljets, Peter Case, and Minus 5, all hinted at in his fine music. But what he/they most remind of is Watt’s influence The Urinals/100 Flowers, in the way he breaks out homey tunes in the rush of spikier energy—like “My Favorite Lounge,” which spits guitar glory with gusto following tight circular riffs, while hailing soulful, sweaty dives with honest bands. It’s where you’d want to catch Jones and his cephalopods, happily blasting away. // More info at: More info at: http://www.danjonesmusic.com
[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. with Tick Check]
10:18 – Interview with Dan Jones & Steve Tulipana
Dan Jones is a punk and indie rock and roll singer-songwriter living in Kansas City, Missouri. Rock and Roll Daydreams is his 9th album release, and his fourth with Dan Jones and The Squids. Dan was born in the suburbs of Kansas City but headed to the Pacific Northwest in his early 20’s, for about a twenty-year stay. From 1998 to 2013, Jones made indie albums and played in the ever-changing Eugene-based Dan Jones and The Squids as well as The Golden Motors. The Eugene Weekly later called him the “bed-headed poet laureate of Eugene…[finding] beauty in the ordinary while coaxing poetry from things most writers leave in the garage…delivered in a Neil Young-esque holler or Lou Reed-style talk/song…” Returning to his hometown Kansas City area in 2013, Jones fired up The Squids again with junior high pals Steve Tulipana and college pal Matt Ronan, all stalwarts of the KC scene. They’ve become a mainstay on local stages and have supported Tav Falco, Pedaljets, MSSV The Big Iron, and many more.
Also joining us is Artist, Musician, Vocalist, Club Owner Steve Tulipana, who is a co-pounder of the bands: Season To Risk, Roman Numerals, Thee Water Mocassins, Men of Men, The Band That Fell To Earth, and Dan Jones and The Squids. Steve is also co-owner and Manager of recordBar, miniBar, and Lemonade Park along with business partner Shawn Sherrill.
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 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
Dan Jones and Steve Tulipana, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley
Dan Jones was on WMM on March 10, 2022 to talk about their last release, Serve Without Delay. Dan Jones was on WMM on March 11, 2020 with Matt Ronan of the band to share music and information about We Live In A World That Is Out Of This World released on December 21, 2019.
ROCK AND ROLL DAYDREAMS was recorded with 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
Originally from KC, many years lived in Eugene Oregon, and now back in KC. Dan Jones is a punk-influenced rock and roll singer-songwriter living in KC, Missouri.
Dan Jones is a punk and indie rock and roll singer-songwriter living in Kansas City, Missouri. Rock and Roll Daydreams is his 9th album release, and his fourth with Dan Jones and The Squids.
Jones’ influences range from classic 60’s and 70’s (Lou Reed, The Who, Neil Young, Alex Chilton) and alternative and punk rock (The Minutemen, Guided By Voices, The Replacements, Meat Puppets). He was born in the suburbs of Kansas City but headed to the Pacific Northwest in his early 20’s, for about a twenty-year stay. From 1998 to 2013, Jones made indie albums and played along the I-5 corridor first as an americana troubadour, then leading the ever-changing Eugene-based Dan Jones and The Squids as well as The Golden Motors.
As a prolific and hard-working regional solo artist and bandleader he supported local Eugene bills with Dinosaur Jr, fIREHOSE, Decemberists, Mike Watt, Steve Wynn, John Doe, Stew, Arthur Lee, and many others.
When Jones first made the burgeoning Pacific Northwest Americana scene, The Oregonian declared “any given verse of his songs packs more wit than a roomful of singer-songwriters could muster in a month of open mics.” The Eugene Weekly later called him the “bed-headed poet laureate of Eugene…[finding] beauty in the ordinary while coaxing poetry from things most writers leave in the garage…delivered in a Neil Young-esque holler or Lou Reed-style talk/song…”
Returning to his hometown Kansas City area in 2013, Jones fired up The Squids again with junior high pals Steve Tulipana and college pal Matt Ronan, all stalwarts of the KC scene. They’ve become a mainstay on local stages and have supported Tav Falco, Pedaljets, MSSV The Big Iron, and many more.
Jones shares music, art, and writing pretty much daily at http://www.danjonesmusic.com and still sends handwritten postcards to his mailing list members. http://www.danjonesmusic.com – features words, music, doodles and Squids updates
Dan Jones Discography
dan jones: for your radio (2000)
dan jones: one man submarine (2003)
dan jones: get sounds now (2005)
dan jones and the squids: totally human (2007)
dan jones and peter wilde: my name is john smith (2010)
the golden motors (2011)
the golden motors II (2018)
dan jones and the squids: we live in a world that is out of this world (2019)
dan jones and the squids: serve without delay (2021)
Dan Jones and The Squids Upcoming Shows
Dan Jones and The Squids play a “ROCK AND ROLL DAYDREAMS” RECORD RELEASE PARTY Woodyard BBQ, 3001 Merriam, in KCK, on Saturday, September 9, at 7:00 PM, with Tick Check
Dan Jones and The Squids play Kansas City Plaza Art Fair on Saturday, September 23, at 12:15 to 1:00 PM
Dan Jones and The Squids play miniBAR, 3810 Broadway Rd, KCMO, on Wednesday, September 27, with MSSV (Mike Baggetta, Mike Watt, Stephen Hodges)
Dan Jones and The Squids play miniBAR, 3810 Broadway Rd, KCMO, on Friday October 20, with La Cerca
Dan Jones and The Squids play miniBAR, 3810 Broadway Rd, KCMO, on Friday, November 17, with Bad Bad Men
Dan Jones and The Squids play The Reverb, in Omaha, NE. on Saturday November 18, with Bad Bad Men
Dan Jones and Steve Tulipana thanks or being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley
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. with Tick Check More info at http://www.danjonesmusic.com.
10:31
Dan Jones and The Squids – “The Hazards of Club Life” from: Rock And Roll DayDreams / Dan Jones / Aug. 5, 2023 (Released on vinyl Sept. 1, 2023) [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 Joones and The Squids released SERVE WITHOUT DELAY on February 5, 202. It was recorded Friday, February 13, 2020 at recordBar, with Paul Malinowski: live sound & recording engineer. Mixed and edited by Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound, Shawnee Kansas. Mastered by Tom Nunes at Atomic Disc. Dan Jones on guitar & vocals, Matt Ronan on drums & vocals; Steve Tulipana on bass & vocals. All songs by Daniel Sherman Jones (BMI), except “I Wanna Be You” by Ed Cole. In 2020 the band didn’t get to play out much, so they hunkered down and worked up a double album’s worth of new tunes. It was a weekly woodshed-workshop that culminated with a live-streamed live-album show on November 13, 2020 at recordBar. Paul Malinowski engineered and mixed. // Dan Jones and The Squids released WE LIVE IN A WORLD THAT IS OUT OF THIS WORLD on December 6, 2019. It was Recorded at Temple Sounds in KCMO, 2018-2019. Engineered. by JB Moreland. Produced by Dan Jones and The Squids and JB Moreland. Mastered by Tom Nunes at Atomic Disc. With Dan Jones on acoustic & electric guitars, keyboard, lead vocals + drums/bass on “Love/Life”; Matt Ronan on drums, percussion, vocals; Alex Alexander on electric guitar, vocals; Steve Tulipana on bass, vocals; Joey Slab on poem and spiel on “Beach, Please”; Scot Sperry on electric slide guitar on “Love/Life”; Donna Jones on lyrics to “The Violet Man.” / Dan Jones is among the hardworking lifers with taste and talent, keeping the dream alive that music matters. This is the Kansas City singer/songwriter’s seventh LP over two decades, starting in Eugene, OR before returning to his native, non-coastal home. His bio speaks of support gigs with Mike Watt (who plays these Squids on his radio show), Dinosaur Jr., Steve Wynn, John Doe, Tav Falco, Pedaljets, Peter Case, and Minus 5, all hinted at in his fine music. But what he/they most remind of is Watt’s influence The Urinals/100 Flowers, in the way he breaks out homey tunes in the rush of spikier energy—like “My Favorite Lounge,” which spits guitar glory with gusto following tight circular riffs, while hailing soulful, sweaty dives with honest bands. It’s where you’d want to catch Jones and his cephalopods, happily blasting away. // More info at: More info at: http://www.danjonesmusic.com
[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. with Tick Check]
10:33 – Underwriting
Marvin Gaye – “Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler)” from: “Inner City Blues (Makes Me Wanna Holler)” – Single / Tamla- Motown / Sept. 16, 1971 [from wikipedia: “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)”, often shortened to “Inner City Blues”, is a song by Marvin Gaye, released as the third and final single, and the climactic song from his 1971 landmark album, What’s Going On. Written by Gaye and James Nyx Jr., the song depicts the ghettos and bleak economic situations of inner-city America, and the emotional effects these have on inhabitants. // In 1998, co-writer James Nyx Jr. recalled, “Marvin had a good tune, sort of blues-like, but didn’t have any words for it. We started putting some stuff in there about how rough things were around town. We laughed about putting lyrics in about high taxes, ’cause both of us owed a lot. And we talked about how the government would send guys to the moon, but not help folks in the ghetto. But we still didn’t have a name, or really a good idea of the song. Then, I was home reading the paper one morning, and saw a headline that said something about the ‘inner city’ of Detroit. And I said, ‘Damn, that’s it. ‘Inner City Blues’.” // The song was recorded in a mellow funk style with Gaye playing piano. Several of the Funk Brothers also contributed, including Eddie “Bongo” Brown, and bassist Bob Babbitt. // In its unedited version as it appears on the album, the final minute of the song (and of the LP) is a reprise to the theme of “What’s Going On”, the album’s first song, then segues into a dark ending. This final minute was cut off of the single version, as well as other sections of the song so the single edit runs under three minutes—this edit appears on most reissues of the LP. // Lead and background vocals by Marvin Gaye. Piano by Marvin Gaye; Instrumentation by The Funk Brothers and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra including: Bobbye Hall on bongos. // Motown released “Inner City Blues” as a single on their Tamla label on October 14, 1971. Record World predicted that it would be Gaye’s “third [single from What’s Going On] to smash.” // The song helped Gaye make history by being one of the few artists to have three or more Top 10 songs off Billboard’s Pop Singles chart peaking at #9 and one of the first to have three consecutive #1 hits on Billboard’s R&B Singles chart where it stayed for two weeks. Although not certified by the RIAA at that time, all three releases from the What’s Going On album gained Gold status by selling over 1,000,000 copies in the U.S.]
11:38 – Interview with Mara Rose Williams
Mará Rose Williams is The Kansas City Star’s assistant managing editor for race and equity issues. She previously was a member of the Star’s Editorial Board and an award-winning columnist. She has written on all things education for The Star since 1998, including issues of inequity in education, teen suicide, universal pre-K, college costs & racism on university campuses. She was a writer on The Star’s 2020 “Truth in Black amd White” project, and the recipient of the 2021 Eleanor McClatchy Award for exemplary leadership skills and transformative journalism.
Mará Rose Williams, joins us to talk about The Star’s new 4-week radio series, VOICES OF KANSAS CITY, that The Star is producing with the not-for-profit organizations, KC GIFT and 90.1 FM KKFI. Through KC GIFT’s connection with area small Black owned businesses, 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 begins on 90.1 FM KKFI on Friday, Sept. 22, at 12:00 Noon.
Mara Rose Williams thank you for being our guest on WMM
KKFI 90.1 FM has had four meetings with representatives at The Kansas City Star: Monday June 26, 2023, Monday July 10, 2023, and Monday, July 31, 2023, and Molnday, August 21, 2023 at KKFI offices 3901 Main Street, KCMO
KC Star Team: Mara Rose Williams, Assistant Managing Editor Race/Equity at The KC Star Hannah Wise, KC Star Audience Development Editor
90.1 FM KKFI Team: Mark Manning, Chair of KKFI’s Programming Committee J. Kelly Dougherty, KKFI’s Director of Development and Communications Chad Brothers, KKFI’s Chief Operator // chiefoperator@kkfi.org / 816-931-3122
The KC Star will collaborate with 90.1 FM KKFI on a community engagement project that The KC Star would do the “leg work” on in the Black Small Business community.
Mara Rose Williams started the conversation by referring to how on December 22, 2020. The Kansas City Star published an apology:
“Today we are telling the story of a powerful local business that has done wrong.
For 140 years, it has been one of the most influential forces in shaping Kansas City and the region. And yet for much of its early history — through sins of both commission and omission — it disenfranchised, ignored and scorned generations of Black Kansas Citians. It reinforced Jim Crow laws and redlining. Decade after early decade it robbed an entire community of opportunity, dignity, justice and recognition.
That business is The Kansas City Star.
Before I say more, I feel it to be my moral obligation to express what is in the hearts and minds of the leadership and staff of an organization that is nearly as old as the city it loves and covers:
From this apology The KC Star has made a commitment to change. They hosted “Community Listening Projects” to find out what readers want, what are their issues, what are their loves? The Star learned that the community wants more stories about success and triumphs. The Star is working with KCGIFT, an organization that offers help to Black owned businesses, helping them get started, get loans, helping with taxes, etc. (www.kcgift.org)
Through KC GIFT’s connection with area small Black owned businesses the KC Star Reporters are navigating through, to find authentic, true stories of the people behind the businesses, the origins, the families, their journeys, struggle, achievements. The KC Star through their own facilities will produce 8 stories on a person behind a Black Owned Business. These will be 30-minute interview/features, created and edited at KC Star, to become four 60-minute shows.
The KC Star wanted to partner with KKFI to have us be the broadcast platform to air these programs, as a limited series.
KKFI is a non-commercial radio station under the direction of a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. We operate under FCC and IRS regulations. The series would not be about selling any specific products, it would be more of a journalistic approach to the who, what, where, when, how, of the people behind the business, to tell stories of success.
Mark asked Mara and Hannah about The KC Star’s outreach to other underserved minority groups, the Latinx/Hispanic/Mexican/Asian/Indigenous/LGBTQIA communities. Mara stressed that The Star was committed to reaching out to ALL of these communities, and was working on various initiatives with other groups as well, but she talked about the overwhelming nature of this work, especially if you to attempt to serve all groups at once, with just one initiative, where through their current work, they are focusing on one specific individual group at a time, and for this particular series it will be People involved with Black Owned Businesses.
The KC Star hopes to have these shows produced and ready to go by Mid September These will be part of our New Program Changes in September/October at 990.1 FM KKFI.
The KC Star through KC GIFT facilities is producing 8 stories on the people behind small Black owned businesses. These will be approximately 30-minute interview/features, to become four 60-minute shows, created, produced, hosted, and edited by KC Star Staff.
The Star is producing these programs in KC Gift facilities. Mara Rose Williams and Hannah Wise are serving as hosts.
This series will begin on Friday, September 22, at 12:00 Noon, as part of our new schedule roll-out.
The KC Star Initiative mirrors KKFI’s “New Program Roll Out” Initiative of working to make both of our organizations even more diverse, inclusive, equitable, and representative population we serve.
On Sunday, July 23, 2023, 90.1 FM KKFI’s Programming Committee, voted to approve KKFI’s airing of The KC Star’s 4-week series, to start sometime in September 2023.
On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, KKFI Programming Committee Chair Mark Manning presented our motion to the MidCoast Radio Project Board of Directors who voted unanimously, to approve the motion.
Mara Rose Williams thank you for being our guest on WMM
The Kansas City Star’s new 4-week radio series, VOICES OF KANSAS CITY, produced on collaboration with the not-for-profit organizations, KC GIFT and 90.1 FM KKFI will begin on 90.1 FM KKFI on Friday, Sept. 22, at 12:00 Noon.
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Noname – “beauty supply” from: Sundial / AWAL Recordings / August 11, 2023 [From the Pitchfork, August 11, 2023, 8.8 review of SUNDIAL >>> “Sometimes the only way to work through the bullshit is to point at your close friends and ask, “Do you all see this, too, or am I bugging?” Their confirmations stop you from feeling like you’re on a different planet from everyone else. That’s the driving force behind Noname’s first project in five years, the eye-opening and disruptive Sundial. On the first track, with her typical buttery, head-in-the-clouds delivery, she raps, “We smokin’ positivity like dust, trust.” It’s a cutting quip: She’s fed up with anti-critical positivity, the kind that leads corporations to dress up and commodify Black art, turning an artist’s politics into a commercialized performance. She has no time for the idea that It’s all good as long as they’re Black, no matter what they’re selling. Sundial pushes back against that complacency in a real regular-person kind of way. It’s not preachy or too heavy. Noname is not trying to sell herself as a revolutionary. She’s also unafraid of biting self-reflection that leaves her own contradictions out in the open. In rap, where it’s so often about seeming indestructible, hanging yourself out to dry is a gutsy move.” // From wikipedia: Fatimah Nyeema Warner was born September 18, 1991. She is known professionally as Noname (pronounced “no name”), and is an American rapper, poet, and record producer. Since 2019, she has run the Noname Book Club, which focuses on radical texts by authors of color. She is also one-third of the musical supergroup Ghetto Sage with fellow rappers Smino and Saba. // Noname began rapping and performing slam poetry in 2010, and gained wider recognition in 2013 for her appearance on the track “Lost” from Chance the Rapper’s mixtape Acid Rap. Noname released her debut mixtape, Telefone, on July 31, 2016, to critical acclaim. Her debut album, Room 25, was released on September 14, 2018, and received further critical acclaim. // Noname grew up in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. She was raised by her grandparents until she was in middle school. Her grandparents were entrepreneurs, as was her mother, who owned Afrocentric Bookstore. When she returned to live with her mother, she had a new sibling and she and her mother did not get along. // As a teenager, she listened to blues musicians Buddy Guy and Howlin’ Wolf, and spent time in her mother’s bookstore. She started writing poetry after taking a creative writing class in high school. As a teen, she spent time in the YOUMedia project, a space for young artists to create and network then based at the Harold Washington Library. There, she befriended many local talents, including Chance the Rapper. // Noname’s interest in poetry led her to compete in local open mics and slam poetry competitions; she took third place in Chicago’s annual Louder Than a Bomb competition. Noname then started to freestyle rap with friends, collaborating with local Chicago artists including Chance the Rapper, Saba, and Mick Jenkins. // In 2013, she appeared on Chance the Rapper’s second mixtape, Acid Rap, contributing a verse to the track “Lost” and singing the chorus. She later contributed a verse to the song “Finish Line/Drown” from Chance the Rapper’s 2016 mixtape Coloring Book. In December 2016, she appeared with Chance the Rapper on Saturday Night Live. She announced her first tour on November 13, 2016. // In 2014, she was featured on Mick Jenkins’s mixtape The Waters, contributing to the track “Comfortable”. In 2015, she was featured on multiple tracks from Kirk Knight’s album Late Knight Special. That year, she also featured on fellow Chicago rapper Ramaj Eroc’s single “I Love You More”. // Noname first used the stage name “Noname Gypsy”, which she chose as a teenager when she was transitioning from poetry to music, believing “gypsies were very nomadic, just not about staying in one space for a long time”. In March 2016, she removed “Gypsy” from her stage name after learning of its racial connotation, saying she had been unaware of its negative connotations and did not want to offend Romani people. In a 2016 interview with The Fader, she explained her current stage name, following the change: “I try to exist without binding myself to labels. I’m not really into labels at all, even the way I dress; I usually don’t wear anything with a name brand. For me, not having a name expands my creativity. I’m able to do anything. Noname could potentially be a nurse. Noname could be a screenwriter. I’m not limited to any one category of art or other existence, on a more existential level.” // Noname released her first mixtape, Telefone, on July 31, 2016, after three years of production. Telefone publicized her new stage name through songs presented as open-ended telephone conversations. The album centers on important telephone conversations Noname has had. Her rap speaks of black women’s pain and highlights the struggles of growing up in Chicago. The album was originally released as a free download on Bandcamp, and then on vinyl in September 2017. Rolling Stone called it one of 2016’s “most thought-provoking hip-hop.” Stereogum wrote that Noname possessed “a potency and urgency in her complicated, spoken word-esque cadences and subdued delivery that escapes many of her more animated peers.” Consequence of Sound wrote that “the louder her music is played, the brighter her cadence glows, giving her lyrics a type of 3D craft that makes Telefone a diary of lessons too relevant to keep to yourself.” // In October 2016, Noname and fellow Chicago resident Saba collaborated to produce “Church/Liquor Store”, a song that explores the Westside of Chicago, where liquor stores sit directly next to places of worship. Noname critiques the gentrification of the neighborhood and the erasure of crime believed to accompany it. // Noname performed a NPR Tiny Desk Concert in April 2017.]
Jungle – “Back On 74 (Radio Edit)” from: Volcano / AWAL Recordings / August 11, 2023 [Jungle are back in 2023 with their new album Volcano. This record builds upon the success of the 2021 album Loving in Stereo, which was met with critical and commercial success, becoming one of the most acclaimed albums of the year. With Volcano, Jungle has once again proven themselves to be one of the most exciting and innovative artists in electronic music. With the infusion of disco, soul and hip-hop elements, Jungle continues to push the boundaries of their sound, creating an uplifting and free-spirited album which is sure to be one of the highlights of the year, solidifying the duo’s status as one of the most important voices in contemporary music. // Jungle’s journey began in Tom McFarland’s bedroom in London, where he and childhood friend Joshua Lloyd-Watson began experimenting with music production. With a passion for creating soulful, funky beats and an affinity for live instrumentation, the duo quickly developed a unique sound that would set them apart from their contemporaries. Jungle’s music quickly gained traction, and they soon found themselves performing at some of the most prestigious music festivals and venues around the world. // The Mercury Prize-nominated, Gold-certified debut and 2018’s follow-up For Ever both entered the UK Top 10. Loving in Stereo then amplified Jungle’s success further, reaching number 3 in the UK charts, whilst rocketing to #1 in the US Billboard Dance Album Chart. These three records have since amassed over 1,000,000 equivalent album sales and gained over a billion streams. From the confines of Tom’s bedroom, Jungle is about to embark on its next journey with the release of Volcano, a testament to the power of passion, creativity, and hard work. // With Volcano, Jungle are expanding their sound even further, with more innovative and forward thinking production. From intricate and complex beats to soaring synths and soulful melodies, this record is testament to Jungle’s skill as producers and their ability to create music that is both timeless and modern. Collaboration is a key feature of this album, with legendary artists such as Roots Manuva, Erick the Architect, Channel Tres and Bas all appearing across the record.]
Little Dragon – “Tumbling Dice” from: Slugs of Love / Ninja Tune / July 7, 2023 [Little Dragon, the much-loved Grammy-nominated Swedish band have released their new album Slugs Of Love via Ninja Tune. They have also announced a 13-date headline tour across North America this fall, with stops in NYC, LA, SF, Chicago and many more. // Consisting of school friends Erik Bodin (drums and percussion), Fredrik Wallin (bass), Håkan Wirenstarnd (keyboards) and Yukimi Nagano (vocals), the band have gone on to become one of the most consistent, respected and universally loved bands of recent times. Recorded in the musical oasis of their Gothenburg Studio — the same studio they have worked in for almost 20 years — on Slugs Of Love they bring their distinctive blend of soulful pop, electronics and R&B — all underpinned by lead singer Yukimi’s instantly recognisable vocals — to the fore across 11 tracks that encapsulate the full range of their diverse individual musical influences. // The new album features a guest turn from Damon Albarn (Gorillaz/Blur) on “Glow”, a “slow dripping glittery ride to a daydream in wonderland” and a collaboration with respected East Atlanta rapper JID (who is signed with J. Cole’s Dreamville label) on the previously released single “Stay”, a song which charts the ups and downs of a relationship. The latest in the band’s long history of high-profile collaborations which has included working with the likes of Kali Uchis, KAYTRANADA, Brittany Howard, Flying Lotus, BADBADNOTGOOD, Moses Sumney, Kelsey Lu, Gorillaz, Big Boi (OutKast), SBTRKT, Yo-Yo Ma and many more. They additionally count the likes of SZA, Erykah Badu, Anderson .Paak, Diplo, Flume, Ava DuVerney, Ali Wong, Syd, Disclosure, LaKeith Stanfield, The xx and many more as fans, a further attestation to their status as one of the most influential bands of their era. // The album’s official single “Tumbling Dice”, is a track that urges the listener to savor the time they have, to “cheers for this moment, for this life” and a reminder to “celebrate every breath, we will be gone in a flash.”Other standout singles include “Gold”, “a reflection on the riches that money can’t buy,” that sees the band refract pop hits of the 90’s and 00’s; “Kenneth” (a soulful, lo-fi tribute to a childhood friend. “It’s about friendship and love”) and titular single “Slugs Of Love” (a joyous, upbeat track which the band say they imagine “being played by a bunch of youngsters with rubberboots in different sparkling colors”) with both tracks arriving alongside official videos from animation studio Unlimited Time Only (who have previously worked with Khruangbin, Leon Bridges, Teva and more) for a stunning and playful video to accompany the track. // Their previous full-length album, New Me, Same Us, was released on Ninja Tune in 2020 and lauded by the likes of the New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, The Guardian, Mixmag, Crack Magazine and many more, with the band also joining NPR Music for an intimate Tiny Desk (Home) Concert filmed at their long-term home-built studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. Entirely self-produced and recorded at the pioneering Swedish band’s studio, the album hit #5 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart in the US, with Mixmag calling it “a futuristic record bursting with lush textures and elevated by lead singer Yukimi Nagano’s sublime vocals” and the Guardian finding them on “on deliciously soulful form”. They followed up the release with their “New Me, Same Us Remix EP” which featured the likes of Midland, Octo Octa, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Ela Minus and many more. // They most recently completed an eventful tour across the US and Canada alongside Leon Bridges, playing to a total of 185K people at iconic venues including The Forum (LA), Forest Hills (NYC) and Scotiabank Arena (Toronto). The tour almost didn’t happen though, when a week before they were due to fly out, their driver disappeared with their deposit. “It started as a normal tour, with two buses and drivers, and ended with a lawsuit and various minivans. We had to consider canceling the tour, or finding solutions on the go. In the end we decided to try, and thanks to our amazing team, we succeeded, we couldn’t have done it without them.”]
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Making Movies – “Medicina” from: “Medicina” – Single / Independent / July 20, 2023 [Latin Grammy nominated band Making Movies latest single. For this recording.“Medicina” is an anthemic, cumbia-rock cut that immediately grabs you as soon as you hear the opening distorted guitar riff. Composer: Enrique Javier Chi. Produced by: Ben Yonas. Recorded by: Enrique Javier Chi, Diego Samuel Chi, Juan-Carlos Chaurand, and Duncan Burnett. Mixer: David Simon-Baker. Masterer: John Baldwin // Enrique Chi on lead vocals & electric guitar; Duncan Burnett on drums & background vocals, Diego Chi on bass, synthesizer & background vocals; Juan-Carlos Chaurand on percussion & background vocals. Horn Arrangement: Asdru Sierra. Trombone: Adam Theis. Recording Studio: Memphis Magnetic Recording Co. Recording Engineer: Ben Yonas & Scott McEwen. Assistant Engineers: Omar Ruiz, Owen Reece, Felipe Villegas, Miguel Pons] [Most recently Making Movies released XOPA through Cosmica Artists on June 17, 2022. XOPA and was recorded in Memphis, produced by Ben Yonas and mixed by Tchad Blake. More info at: http://www.makingmovies.world. Making Movies is a KCbased 4-piece band and made up of : Enrique Chi on guitar and lead vocals; Diego Chi on bass & vocals; Juan-Carlos Chaurand on percussion & keyboards; and Duncan Burnett on drums. The band draws their influences from the origins of their families: Santiago, Panama, and KC Missouri, and Guadalajara, Mexico. Making Movies released the 5-song EP, EN VIVO (SIN APLAUSO) on February 4, 2022. Prior to that, Making Movies released the 6-track EP BORING BITS, on May 7, 2021, which includes their single “La Marcha.” On February 5, the band released a sneak peek of the new music they’ve been working on. The 7-song, La Cuarentena EP includes a brand new version of the first Making Movies song, “La Marcha” and the lullaby “Could You?” (both mixed by Jim Eno of Spoon and tracked at Memphis Magnetic studio), and the love ballad “Una Vida.” The EP was ranked #25 inWMM’s 120 Best Recordings of 2021. The EP also includes: covers of Talking Heads and Tears for Fears classics, plus bonus live acoustic tracks. This EP was made available on BandCamp for only three days on February 5 through February 7, 2021. Since then it has been made private, an is not available anywhere. Making Movies released their single “Could You” on January 12, 2021. About “Could You” lead singer Enrique Javier Chi wrote, “I was thinking about what to share for “Could You?” and I just go back to the fact that Memphis is a profound place… it is a place where you can feel what America truly is and where it comes from. I think you see and feel the reality that so much of this nation was built from exploiting people. You can see that our pop culture is driven by the Black community and yet that community is still the most oppressed in the nation. Things are still so messed up. // Memphis is the place where Elvis started singing black music with a country twang and where Martin Luther King Jr. was shot. It’s a beautiful place, it’s a charming place, it feels at times downtrodden and it’s a place that reminds me of home (both KC and Panamá in different ways. Our experiences going to Memphis gave us the context to create “Could You?” It was filmed originally for AMERI’KANA TV..” Making Movies released their critically acclaimed album ameri’kana through 3/2 Recordings on May 24, 2019. This was #1 on WMM’s 119 Best Recordings of 2019. Produced by Steve Berlin and Ben Yonas. The notes for this album read: “ameri’kana is a canary in a coal mine, the watchman at the tower. It is a desire to remember where we come from and assure that we better ourselves in every step along our journey. Every chapter is an example, a reason to not be silent and not accept corrupt leaders as something inevitable. ameri’kana is based on faith, faith that every person on this continent carries within themselves the ability to grow, to awaken their consciousness and merits of the same rights. We were accomplices to get ourselves to this point so we will have to be accomplices in the solutions.” This was the band’s follow up release to their critically acclaimed, I Am Another You, released May 26, 2017. The quartet has toured with Arcade Fire, Thievery Corporation, Cold War Kids, Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Tennis, Sergio Mendoza of Calexico, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Hurray for the Riff Raff. Enrique Chi joined WMM on May 19, 2021.]
[Making Movies presents Celebrate AMERI’KANA Pre-Party. Saturday, September 9, at 6:00 PM at The Ship, 1221 Union Avenue KCMO WEST BOTTOMS. On the ALL ELSE THE SEA stage: AMERI’KANA All Stars Featuring: Enrique Chi, Diego Chi, Duncan Burnett, Juan Carlos Chaurand, Trevor Turla, Parranderos Latin Combo, Itzel Sanchez, and Sin Tope. On the SHIP original lounge – Art As Mentorship All-Stars Stage includes alumni, staff, mentors, and friends of Art as Mentorship, (a nonprofit that runs free songwriting camps for young artists in Kansas City), featuring: Super Motto, Regina Sanchez, Daniel Gum, Beatrix, Malek Azreal, Jack Summers, and Anna Koffler. Part of the ¡Viva El Barco! ~ Latino Love Aboard The Ship collection – Making Movies presents Celebrate AMERI’KANA Pre-Party. Join us for a cultural dance party to celebrate the success of Art as Mentorship, a non profit organization bringing arts programming to the community.]
[Making Movies curates Celebrate AMERI’KANA, September 10, 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Concourse Park, 200 South Benton Blvd, KCM, in the Historic Northeast Neighborhood.. The line-up includes Los Texmaniacs, Making Movies, Dos Santos, The Salvation Choir, Talibah Safiya, Parranderos Latin Combo, Kate Cosentino, Trevor Turla, Rebel Song Academy, and more. Celebrate AMERI’KANA is a FREE day-long, music and arts festival that celebrates the Black, Indigenous, Latino, and Immigrant heroes of American music. The festival also includes the Mercado, an international open air market, from 1pm-6pm. It will feature local artists, creators, growers, and small businesses. Celebrate AMERI’KANA supports Art as Mentorship, a Kansas City non-profit that empowers young artists to write their own success stores.]
11:03 – Interview with Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming
Scott Easterday is a singer – songwriter and founder of the KC band, Expassionates with Scott Easterday on guitar & vocals, Marco Pascolini on guitar, Richard Burgess on bass, Sam Platt on drums. They released the critically acclaimed album, Landscapes in 2008. This lineup started in 2006 but over the years there have been other groups of musicians that have appeared as part of Expassionates for various concerts and a studio recording that predates this current group who released the album Verse, Chorus, Bridge in 1998. Scott was part of the band Easterday from 1993-1995, The Roosevelts (with Richard Alwyn) from 1991-1993, and The Mongol Beach Party from 1989-1991. // Scott Easterday served as Board President, Board Secretary, Website Administrator from 2009-2022, and Volunteer from 2009-2022. // Scott Easterday was also the local Host for the KC Chapter of The Love Hangover from 2008 to 2022. He booked Abigail Henderson & Chris Meck for the first KC Love Hangover at Davey’s Uptown in 2008.
Cody Wyoming is a multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, composer, band leader, actor, director, record producer and performer who has been a part of Kansas City’s Music and Entertainment community since the mid 1990s. He has performed in, and directed several local theater productions, but is mostly known for having played in well over two dozen bands over the last three decades, including: The Philistines, the Pedaljets, The Guillotine Choir, WYCO, The Afterparty and The Cody Wyoming Deal. The Philistines are returning after a lengthy hiatus this year with their long awaited sophomore album Dysnomia. Which they hope to release this fall. The Cody Wyoming Deal, is an outfit known for playing classic albums in their entirety. Last April, The Deal has teamed up with Kate McCandless of She Speaks in Tongues to perform Patti Smith’s Easter” on Easter Sunday at recordbar,. Cody and The Deal amnd She Speaks in Tounges are collaborating an a new show performing PJ Harvey’s TO BRING YOU MY LOVE, Friday, Oct. 20, at 7:00 PM at The Brick.
Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming join us to share details about 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 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
Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming, thanks for being with us on WMM
Expassionates are Scott Easterday is a singer – songwriter and founder of the KC band, Expassionates with Scott Easterday on guitar & vocals, Marco Pascolini on guitar, Richard Burgess on bass, Sam Platt on drums. They released the critically acclaimed album, Landscapes in 2008.
This lineup started in 2006 but over the years there have been other groups of musicians that have appeared as part of Expassionates for various concerts and a studio recording that predates this current group who released the album Verse, Chorus, Bridge in 1998.
Scott was part of the band Easterday from 1993-1995, The Roosevelts (with Richard Alwyn) from 1991-1993, and The Mongol Beach Party from 1989-1991.
Scott Easterday served as Board President of the Midwest Music Foundation from 2016-2022, Board Secretary from 2014-2016, Website Administrator from 2009-2022, and Volunteer from 2009-2014.
Scott Easterday played The Love Hangover in Brooklyn, NY in 2007, produced by Richard Alwyn, The Love Hangover is a multi-city showcase of duos & small groups performing love songs of all sorts on the day after Valentine’s Day.
Scott became the Local Host for the KC Chapter of The Love Hangover in 2008. He booked Abigail Henderson & Chris Meck for the first KC Love Hangover at Davey’s Uptown in 2008.
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
The Love Hangover is produced by Richard Alwyn, Brooklyn, NYC. It’s a multi-city showcase of duos & small groups performing love songs of all sorts the day after Valentine’s Day.
Scott played The Love Hangover in Brookly, NY in 2007, and then became the Local Host for the Kansas City Chapter in 2008. Scott booked Abigail Henderson & Chris Meck for the first KC Love Hangover at Davey’s Uptown in 2008.
Also in 2008 Scott played The Love Hangover with long time partner Elaine McMilian. Elaine & Scott had a singing duo called Ballhog & Tugboat that performed from the early 1990s into the early 2000s. Elaine & Scott were in the band Easterday from 1993-1995.
2024 will be the 25th Anniversary of The Love Hangover at the recordBar. In 2023 Scott handed over the Local Host-ship to Steve Tulipana at the recordBar
Notes of interest:
**Scott asked Chris Meck if he had a copy of the lyrics for Tiny Horse, Darkly Sparkly and he said he did not. My friend and Producer of the Love Hangover, Richard Alwyn, owns a transcription company in NY so I sent them the CD and he and one of his staff transcribed the lyrics that I will be singing at the show.
**Scott asked Cody Wyoming to join him on Midday Medley because he was in Tiny Horse along with Abigail Henderson-guitar and vocal, Chris Meck-guitar, Matt Richey-drums and Zach Philips-bass.
WMM’s Abigail Henderson Bio
While walking into the KKFI Studios in 2008, Abigail Henderson once told Mark, “We like to think of this as OUR show.”
We first played “Ride” on WMM on October 31, 2012, when Abigail Henderson was a guest on our show to promote Apocalypse Meow 5 at The Beaumont Club. Abigail Henderson was a frequent guest on WMM especially from 2008 to 2013.
Chris Meck & Abigail Henderson as Tiny Horse, were a big part of our July 11, 2012 “Story in A Song” LIVE at the recordbar where Abigail Henderson sang “Close to You” and Chris Meck sang the Velvet Underground song, “That’s The Story of My Life” as well as Bowie’s “TVC15.”
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13. Tiny Horse – “Ride” from: Darkly Sparkly [EP] / Flyover Records / Mar. 4, 2013 [Outside of the band, we were the first to hear the debut EP release from Abigail Henderson and Christopher Lynn Meck. In our opinion, Abigails voice remains one of the most honest and moving voices in KC music scene, Chris Meck’s guitar sings too. Cody Wyoming-baritone guitar, guitar, keys, Zachary Phillips-bass guitar, Matt Richey-drums, percussion ]
11:16 – More interview with Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming
Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming join us to share details about 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
Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming, thanks for being with us on WMM
WMM’s Abigail Henderson mini Biography by Mark
Abigail Henderson was known for her bands: Trouble Junction, The Gaslights, Atlantic Fadeout, and Tiny Horse. Abigail Henderson is a songwriter, musician, activist, & survivor. After non-stop touring, recording, & promoting, she was diagnosed with cancer in 2008. That year, The Apocalypse Meow Fund was created by Abby’s friends & fellow musicians, who rallied around her and raised money to help her with the enormous hospital bills. Abigail has spent the last 5 years working to create a permanent net for musicians in the area and Apocalypse Meow is now an annual event to help raise funds for the Musicians Health Care Fund for Artists living and working in the KC area. The Foundation aims to create mechanisms where Musicians, Live Sound Engineers, Music Club Employees, and Recording Engineers can gain affordable access to health care.
Friend, a musician, an activist, a singer, a songwriter, an organizer, a founder, a rock & roller, a warrior, a voice, a beauty, a daughter, a wife. Abigail Henderson’s Obituary, was published in the KC Star on August 31, 2013.
Abigail Hope Henderson Meck, 36, died Aug. 27, 2013 at her home in Kansas City after a five-year battle with cancer. Abigail was born April 8, 1977, in New York. In 1984, she moved to a suburb of Detroit. In 1999, she moved to KC to live with her mother, Carol Pfander, who preceded her in death. Abigail attended the UMKC. She graduated in 2002 with a bachelor of arts in English. While at UMKC, she was co-founder and co-director of the Association of Women Students. The association sponsored several events, including an appearance by Angela Davis, a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” and a “Take Back the Night” vigil. After college, she also helped organize “Beauty Slays the Beast,” a benefit for political-activism and voter awareness. While in college, Abigail started playing guitar. In 2001, she started her first band, Trouble Junction.
Trouble Junction released Trial By Fire in 2003. The songs were recorded in Spring 2003. Trouble Junction were: Abigail Henderson, guitar & vocals; Mike Stover, guitar; Jeff Williams, bass; and John Bersuch, drums. (Allison Seidner played cello on “Virginia.”) This music was recorded and mixed by John Velghe who told me that when Abigail unleashed her powerful voice in his home studio, plaster fell from the ceiling.
In the fall of 2003, singer/songwriter Abigail Henderson and guitarist Chris Meck got together and started writing songs. They confessed that their first songs were “pretty country…pretty… cow-punkish.” Mike Stover wrote on facebook that, “Trouble Junction had to end so that Abigail could start the next chapters.” In 2003, Abigail started the band The Gaslights with Chris Meck, who would later become her husband. The Gaslights recorded five albums, releasing three of them.
Anne Winter was instrumental in nudging me into working on many great projects and shows. I started doing this radio program the same year The Gaslights released their debut recording. Prominently displayed on the New Releases shelf at Recycled Sounds, Anne’s record store, it was Anne encouraged me to check out The Gaslights first release, “Midwest Hotel.”
The Gaslights released The Midwest Hotel on Flyover Records in 2004 with Abigail Henderson on vocals & guitar; Chris Meck on guitars & vocals; Glen Hockemeir on drums & percussion; Monty Black on bass guitar; and Clarke Wyatt on Wurlitzer.
The Gaslights toured & recorded from 2004 to 2008. After 9 bass players, 3 drummers, 2 vans, 1 dead moose, 1 impromptu marriage, countless tours of the United States, 3 tours in Europe, 3 full length releases. The Gaslights ended.
In early 2008, Abigail was diagnosed with Stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer. In response to her battle with a health insurance company and daunting medical bills, she and others in the music community founded the Midwest Music Foundation, a group that sponsors health care programs and provides financial relief to local musicians who have suffered a health care crisis. Since 2009, the MMF has distributed thousands of dollars in health-care grants. Abigail also founded Apocalypse Meow, an annual fundraiser for the MMF.
Doing this radio show has taught me about the growing & fertile KC Music Scene. Abigail was always fostering the community, as a songwriter & performer, but also as an organizer. A frequent guest on WMM, she came on the air to talk about Apocalypse Meow & The MidCoast Takeover. On one of her earliest appearances, Abigail told me,”We think of this as OUR radio show.” She was right. In fact, 90.1 FM, belongs to all of us. She knew that.
In 2010, Abigail & Chris formed: Atlantic Fadeout with Dutch Humphrey on bass, vocals; and Amy Farrand on drums. Abigail had lost her hair, but not her power. Anyone who saw Atlantic Fadeout live, could not deny the spirit in her performance. Like opera, you felt the song, because Abigail imprinted her lyrics into your heart, with the strength of her voice.
Atlantic Fadeout released Better Run of Bad Luck on Flyover Records on May 23, 2011 featuring: the great…Abigail Henderson on lead vocals and guitar; Chris Meck lead guitar, steel guitar, vocals; Dutch Humphrey on bass, vocals; and Amy Farrand on drums. The new band was created from the ashes of The Gaslights, combined with the super powers of Amy Farrand who plays bass in American Catastrophe (and many other bands) and Dutch Humphrey who sings lead in Cherokee Rock Rifle.
Abigail had undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy treatments. In January 2012 her cancer reappeared and she tried an experimental treatment. As reported in the KC Star, “She took a last-ditch experimental drug and recovered, but not unscathed. The cancer had paralyzed one of her vocal cords. Still, she did not give up her music. Instead, she and Meck started Tiny Horse, a folk duo that would grow into a full band.” She told The Star in October, 2012, just days before the 5th annual Apocalypse Meow, “I used to nail notes to the walls, I can’t do that anymore. I had to find a different path. It’s like a guitar player who loses fingers: You can still play, you just have to figure out how to do it differently.”
In addition to her mother, Abigail was preceded in death by her father, Frank Henderson, who died in 2007. Abigail is survived by her husband and many friends and music fans in the KC and Lawrence area. A memorial in her honor was held Sat, Aug. 31, at Unity Temple on The Plaza. After the services, a wake was held that lasted until the sunrise.
You can honor Abigail’s work and her music by donating to the Midwest Music Foundation. For more information you can visit: http://www.MidwestMusicFound.org
In 2013 Abigail Henderson and Chris Meck released the beautiful EP, “Darkly Sparkly” from their most recent band: Tiny Horse. Abigail’s final live performance in Kansas City was at Knuckleheads on July 11, 2013 when Tiny Horse opened for the BoDeans.
Abigail Hope Henderson Meck, your life was cut short, way too early, but in the last 10 years you did more than many will do in 60 years, and you have left us better off than we were before you were here. We will keep your light shining
Scott Easterday & Cody Wyoming, thanks for being with us on WMM
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
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Tiny Horse – “Wind and Rain” from: Darkly Sparkly [EP] / Flyover Records / Mar. 4, 2013 [Outside of the band, we were the first to hear the debut EP release from Abigail Henderson and Christopher Lynn Meck. In our opinion, Abigails voice remains one of the most honest and moving voices in KC music scene, Chris Meck’s guitar sings too. Cody Wyoming-baritone guitar, guitar, keys, Zachary Phillips-bass guitar, Matt Richey-drums, percussion ]
11:30 – Underwriting
Carswell & Hope – “Lo/Behold” from: Sign Of The Times / Silly Goose Records / August 30, 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 Mix-Master music conference.]. http://www.carswellandhope.bandcamp.com]
11:35 – Interview with Nick Carswell & Fally Afani
Songwriter Nick Carswell is originally from Limerick, Ireland, Nick Carswell has been living in Lawrence, KS since 2011 with his growing family. Nick formed Carswell & Hope in late 2012. The band released their debut album in 2014, coinciding with a two week Irish tour. Carswell and Hope released the EP, EXIT PLAN in 2018. Carswell & Hope released SIGN OF THE TIMES, on August 30, 2022. Nick has also played bass in the electro-pop band Pink Royal and is the force behind Silly Goose Records. Nick Carswell just finished a busy weekend playing with the KC Irish Fest.
Fally Afani is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning nearly 20 years in media. She has worked extensively in radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. She has received several Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards as well as an Edward R. Murrow award for her online work in journalism. Fally lives in Lawrence, Kansas, where she reports on local & touring musicians and is the editor & founder of, I Heart Local Music a comprehensive website providing info and place for music lovers in Lawrence to gather. It was started out of a deep love & appreciation for the local music scene. And has grown to produce a quarterly printed magazine. Fally is also the recipient of the Rocket Grant Award, which helped develop live music events for her community. As a straight ally she has almost single handedly resurrected Lawrence Pride and helped make it an institution. In 2015, a video she made detailing one second of her life every day gained national attention after it was featured on BuzzFeed and The Huffington Post. Fally Afani works as Communications Coordinator of The University of Kansas School of Music. She is married with two children. Fally’s family immigrated to the United States from Palestine. Fally Afani received her M.S. in Digital Content Strategy, University of Kansas, in 2021, and her B.S. in Journalism, University of Kansas, in 2003. For more information you can visit: http://www.iheartlocalmusic.com
Nick & Fally join us to share details about The Mixmaster 2023 Conference, on Saturday, Sept. 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. Conference schedule is available at http://www.mixmaster2023.com/program.
Nick Carswell & Fally Afani thanks for being with us on WMM.
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.
MixMaster Music Conference unveils speakers and schedule
Lawrence, Kansas – Mixmaster Music Conference is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated lineup. This all-encompassing FREE music conference will take place on Saturday, September 9, at the Lawrence Public Library from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., bringing together music enthusiasts and industry professionals for a day of knowledge sharing and networking.
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, and promises a blend of keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions. Topics are as follows:
What Works For Artists (Keynote Address with Erin McGrane) Sponsored by Mid-America Arts Alliance Careers in Music Get Booked, Get On Stage Music Promotion: Growing Your Audience Grant Funding for Music Music Ecosystems with the Lawrence Music Alliance Video Digital Content Artivism (Art + Activism) Sound+Vision Studio Tours Audio Mixing Psychology Audio in Film, TV, and Commercials Two additional segments of the conference, the Demo Dip Workshop (with representatives from radio, media and music booking) and Networking Speed Sessions, will allow attendees to interact with and hear feedback from a live panel of experts.
“We are thrilled to present a diverse array of speakers and topics for this year’s Mixmaster Music Conference,” said Nick Carswell, conference founder and organizer. “Our goal is to provide a welcoming space for folks to share knowledge, learn from each other and connect, to benefit our creative economy and music industry.”
The conference is open to all individuals passionate about the music industry, regardless of their level of experience or expertise. Attendance is FREE; however, interested individuals are encouraged to register in advance at MixMaster2023.com to secure their spot.
About MixMaster: The MixMaster Music Conference is an annual event dedicated to empowering individuals in the music industry. By bringing together musicians, industry professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs, MixMaster provides a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and career development. The conference is a program of the Lawrence Music Alliance and supported by the City of Lawrence, Kansas, Mid-America Arts Alliance, and the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission. For more information, please visit MixMaster2023.com.
About the Lawrence Music Alliance: Our vision at the Lawrence Music Alliance is the vibrant and thriving music scene in Lawrence, Kansas, where musicians of all genres can flourish and engage with the community. Through our collaborative efforts with the city, we aim to promote and support the live music industry and ensure that Lawrence is recognized as a premier destination for music lovers everywhere.
Nick Carswell & Fally Afanithanks for being with us on WMM.
The Mixmaster 2023 Conference, on Saturday, Sept. 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. Conference schedule is available at http://www.mixmaster2023.com/program.
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Carswell & Hope – “On My Way” from: Sign Of The Times / Silly Goose Records / August 30, 2022 [Originally released as a single October 25, 2019. New song from band with a new video. Last year on May 22, 2018 Carswell & Hope released the critically acclaimed EP Exit Plan with music by Carswell & Hope. Lyrics by Nick Carswell. Produced & mixed by Jason Slote & Nick Carswell. Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper @ TurtleTone Studio NYC. 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 Limerick, Ireland and has found a new home on the plains of Kansas. Nick 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.]
Static Phantoms – “Something Bright” from: “Something Bright” – Single / The Record Machine / September 22, 2023 [Static Phantoms’ synth pop single “Something Bright” is like the soundtrack of a lost John Hughes film, weaving bubbling synthesizers and dreamy guitars around lyrics that describe a main character who’s lost but whom we love despite it. The track is both melancholy and hopeful, dreamy and driving, a dance song for the long gone. // Is the Pandemic a fever-dream? Was it just a missing span of the calendar? A worm-hole? What would the soundtrack for these missing years be like? Would it be dark and gloomy, bright and hopeful….or, both? STATIC PHANTOMS was born out of that very question. // Dedric Moore and Krysztof Nemeth (the brain trust behind STATIC PHANTOMS) were convinced that a studio project would be a perfect opportunity to pass the time and get creative by exploring the music and themes of a different age of anxiety-driven pop: the New Wave music of the 1980s. If you know the two musicians and their respective projects (Monta, The Republic Tigers, Emmaline Twist), you know they are well-versed in ‘80s synths and guitars. But with this project, they wanted to be even more faithful to the decade. // As STATIC PHANTOMS, the duo takes their cues in production from beloved acts from the ’80s like The Glove, Tones on Tail, Tears For Fears, Soft Cell, and others that made sounds more extensive than the sum of their parts. They spent the dark days of the Pandemic creating songs that ran the gamut of guitar-driven anthems to more synth-laden sounds, from gothic meditations to lounge pop explorations. // “We wanted to pull out the sonic tricks that made the 80’s such a rich period of experimentation,” says Nemeth. ”New Wave and Pop Music were often created by duos or trios that utilized the studio to create a vibrant and massive sound from a minimal amount of core musicians.” // STATIC PHANTOMS sounds like an echo in time, yet firmly present in the now. // Static Phantoms released their debut 6-tack EP BATHED IN A BLUE LIGHT on November 11, 2022 through The Record Machine. Static Phantoms who are: Dedric Moore on synths, drum programming, backing vocals, & production; and Krysztof Nemeth on baritone guitar, bass, synths, lead vocals.. WMM premiered “Bathed in a Blue Light” on February 2, 2022. The first single from the EP, BATHED IN A BLUE LIGHT. Their 2nd single “Ghostwalk was released March 18, 2022.]
[Static Phantoms play Lemonade Social – Day 1, at Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming Street, KCMO WEST BOTTOMS on Friday, September 8, at 7:00 PM with LYXE, Dress Warm, and Surf Wax]
Noel Coward – “The Party’s Over Now” from: Noel Coward in New York / drg / 2003 [orig. 1957] Advertisements
Next week on September 13 – Marion Merritt returns with new sonic discoveries and informanion form her musically encyclodedic brain, Plus KC Blues Society President Betty Berry joins us to talk about the International Blues Challengeon Saturday, September 16 at Knuckleheads.
Our Script/Playlist is a “cut and paste” of information. Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org
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
Tiny Horse
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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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
“Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks” from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979 [WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]
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.]
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 ]
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]
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.]
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.]
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
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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
10:50
Robert Bearse, Nicolette Paige, Darrian Davis
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.]
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
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.
11:12
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
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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
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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]
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.]
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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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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.]
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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
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
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.
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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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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
“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
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]
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]
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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
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]
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]
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
With special guests: Camry Ivory, Emily Milner, Matt Brahl & Chase Horseman
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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]
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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
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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]
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]
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
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.
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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
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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
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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]
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]
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]
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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
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)
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!
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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]
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 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.
On your local radio dial 90.1 FM or STREAMING LIVE at: kkfi.org
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
“Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks” from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979 [WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]
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]
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.]
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]
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]
Crystal Rose Photo by Kate Lamendola
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.]
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
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!
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
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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]
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.]
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
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!
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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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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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. ]
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
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.
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 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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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.”
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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
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]
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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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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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
“Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks” from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979 [WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]
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]
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]
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.]
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]
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]
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. ]
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.]
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
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.
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.]
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
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/
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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 . “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.
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. . 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.
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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
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.” ]
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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.]
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.
Our Script/Playlist is a “cut and paste” of information. Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org
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