This week on 90.1 FM KKFI, Wednesday MidDay Medley begins our four-week special: The 115 Best Recordings of 2015.

Based on playlists of this little ole radio show, we’ve compiled representative tracks from our favorite full-length and EP recordings of the year. We realize that these “Best of” lists can seem very subjective, however we ask that you please accept our list as a celebration of the year of music.

In 2015 we’ve played over 1000 songs on the show, and from over 300 New & MidCoastal Releases. Over 40 of the bands and artists in our “Best of” list have actually joined us live and/or performed in our 90.1 FM studios. We’ve interviewed over 200 local and national guests. 70 the representative recordings on our “Best of” list were produced by artists based here in the area. It’s all good!

Please tune into KKFI 90.1 FM, on Wednesdays, 10-Noon, in December, on the 9th, 16th, 23th, and 30th. We’ll be packing 8-hours of radio with music that represent: The 115 of Best Recordings of 2015!

We’ll be counting down #115 through #1 with music from: The Grisly Hand, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, Pink Royal, Dolls on Fire, Radkey, Mikal Shapiro, THE ARCHITECTS, Digital Leather, Beautiful Bodies, Berwanger, Lauren Anderson, La Guerre, Rev Gusto, Mat Shoare, Calvin Arsenia, Howard Iceberg & The Titanics, Barrel Maker, Be/Non, Dreamgirl, Bloodbirds, Iris DeMent, Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits, Light Music, John Moreland, Alabama Shakes, Julia Holter, Beirut, Viet Cong, The Decemberists, She’s A Keeper, Betse & Clarke, Johnny Hamil’s GAV7D, Good Time Charley, Kodascope, Psychic Heat, The Electric Lungs, Ivory Black, Connor Leimer, Jessica Paige, The AM Trio, Heidi Lynne Gluck, The Matchsellers, Victor & Penny, Barrel Maker & LION, Sinple, Low, Pops Staples, Sterling Witt, Shamir, Joanna Newsom, Sleater-Kinney, the author and the illustrator, Mbongwana Star, Sufjan Stevens, courtney barnett, Leon Bridges, The Fog, Yo La Tengo, Ernest James Zydeco, Chris Meck and The Guilty Birds, Campdogzz, HMPH!, Riala, Deco Auto, Sara Morgan, The Depth and the Whisper, Rex Hobart & the Misery Boys, Rachel Mallin, Thunderclaps, Yes You Are, Sie lieben Maschinen, Mysterious Clouds, Stik Figa x D/WILL, Christian Hankel, Via Luna, Megan Slankard, pieta brown, Jamie xx, Ducktails, Speedy Ortiz, Wire, Darondo, Laura Marling, of Montreal, Death And Vanilla, Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, Ghastly Menace, The Roseline, The Sluts, BUMMER, Arc Flash, Toughies, Slow Motion Commotion, Sad American Night, The Waspmen, Julian Davis Music, Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats, Duncan Burnett & The Ministry, Tall Tales, Lower Dens, Sharon Van Etten, Jose Gonzalez, Monophonics, Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens, Girlpool, Purity Ring, Hot Chip, Sydney Lucas & Beth Malone from “Fun Home” on Broadway, THEESatisfaction, Laurie Anderson, Erasers, Jacco Gardner, Eleni Mandell, Kate Pierson, and Jill Scott.

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

2015 – The Year in Music
with: Tim Finn, Marion Merritt, Chris Haghirian,
& Natalie Gallagher

1. “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
from: Motion Picture Soundtrack to All That Jazz / Universal / Dec. 20, 1979
[WMM’s theme]

2015: The Year in Music, with four special guests sharing their favorite musical releases of 2015. Tim Finn – Pop Music Writer for The KC Star and INK, Marion Merritt – owner of Records With Merritt, Chris Haghirian – from Ink and KC Star and Eight One Sixty on The Bridge 90.9, and Natalie Gallagher – Music Editor of The Pitch Kansas City.

10:00 – Interview with Marion Merritt

Marion Merritt

Marion Merritt is our most frequent contributor to WMM, joining us to share her sonic discoveries and information from her musically encyclopedic brain. Marion Merritt is the owner of Records With Merritt, is at 1614 Westport Rd. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Marion Merritt’s Favorite Musical Releases of 2015

#5 – Lizzy Mercier Descloux – Press Color / Light in The Attic Records / 2015
#4 – Death And Vanilla – To Where the Wild Things Are / Fire Records / May 4, 2015
#3 – Stanislas Tohon – Dans le Tchink Système / Hot Casa Records / December 12, 2014
#2 – Darondo – Listen To My Song: The Music City Sessions / Big Beat Records / 2015
#1 – Ork Records: New York, New York / Numero Group / October 30, 2015

2. (5.) Lizzy Mercier Descloux – “Fire”
from: Press Color / Light in The Attic Records / 2015 (1979 Ze Records)
[Debut album of French no wave singer, Lizzy Mercier Descloux. Although largely forgotten the album has received some critical acclaim, being called “the real thing” by Uncut magazine. Martine-Elisabeth “Lizzy” Mercier Descloux was born December 16, 1956 and died April 29, 2004. She was a French musician, singer-songwriter, composer, actress, writer and painter. Mercier Descloux grew up in Lyon, France, but returned to her native Paris in her teens to attend art school. With her partner, Michel Esteban, she helped establish the store Harry Cover, temple of the punk movement in France, and the new wave magazine Rock News. She struck up friendships with Patti Smith and Richard Hell when visiting New York in 1975, and both contributed material to her first book, Desiderata. She and Esteban moved to New York in 1977, meeting Michael Zilkha, with whom Esteban formed Ze Records.]

3. (4.) Death And Vanilla – “Follow the Light”
from: To Where the Wild Things Are / Fire Records / May 4, 2015
[Experimental-psychedelic-dream-pop trio formed in Malmö, Sweden, by Marleen Nilsson and Anders Hansson. Death and Vanilla utilise vintage musical equipment such as vibraphone, organ, mellotron, tremolo guitar and moog, to emulate the sounds of 60s/70s soundtracks, library music, German Krautrock, French Ye-ye pop and 60s psych. They revel in the warmth of older analogue instruments to create a more organic sound, each loose wire and off-kilter noise adding to the rich atmosphere. The band recorded the new album themselves in their rehearsal space, using just one microphone – a 70’s Sennheiser – which they bought at a flea market for a tenner. It is this unconventional recording process that gives Death and Vanilla their unique personality; using a trial and error approach to recording has rewarded the album with a strangeness that would not have otherwise been achievable.]

4. (3.) Stanislas Tohon – “Dja, Dja, Dja”
from: Dans le Tchink Système / Hot Casa Records / December 12, 2014
[From Hot Casa Records: Afro-Soul holy grail by the “Soul Brother From Benin“, featuring the famous “Vis à Vis” band from Ghana and recorded in Kumasi in 1979. Stanislas Tohon aka Papy Grande was born in the “ Country of the kings ” (Benin), in Abomey 1955. He’s “Chevalier de la legion d’honneur” in Benin for his brilliant musical career. The famous soul singer from Cotonou started his musical career at the age of 9 , played with the greatest such as Gnonnas Pedro and recorded almost 35 albums. Influenced by the traditional “Tchingoume “ music , he invented his own rhythm called “Tchink Système”, a mix of soul and Beninese traditional rhythm . “Dans le Tchink Système” is a four track album recorded in Ghana on 24 analog tracks channel with the incredible “Vis à Vis Band”, included a rare version of his first 7 inch “Africa “ that he recorded a year before with “Les Satelites” from Cotonou. Sang in Fon, his native language from Benin, this album is a soulful call for peace and unity in Africa, a real definition of Afro Soul music ! This extremely scarce and obscure record is now remastered and stricltly limited to 1000 copies.]

5.(2.) Darondo – “Luscious Lady”
from: Listen To My Song: The Music City Sessions / Big Beat Records / 2015
[10-track LP on brown translucent vinyl, limited to 1200 copies and features Darondo’s most well-known songs, “Didn’t I” and “Listen To My Song” and previously unissued songs from the 1973-74 sessions. William Daron Pulliam (October 5, 1946 – June 9, 2013), who performed in the 1970s under the name Darondo, was a funk and soul singer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Although he is not widely recognized today, serious enthusiasts of the soul genre consistently rate him in high regard. The mythology surrounding Darondo describes him as a pimp, although he has denied this claim. His performing name is said to have originated as a compliment from a waitress who was fond of his generous tipping habits. Darondo has received more attention in recent years thanks to London DJ Gilles Peterson playing his 1973 single, “Didn’t I” on his BBC Radio 1 program. Recordings of Darondo are available from Luv N Haight, an imprint label of Ubiquity Records. Other works can be purchased from Omnivore Recordings. He also hosted a public broadcasting music video program where he did comedy skits and gave love advice in a segment called “Penthouse Letters” which can be found on YouTube. He died of heart failure in 2013.]

6. (1.) Television – “Little Johnny Jewel”
from: Ork Records: New York, New York / Numero Group / October 30, 2015
[Television was formed in NYC in 1973 and considered influential in the development of punk and alternative music. Television was an early fixture of CBGB and the 1970s New York rock scene. Although they recorded in a stripped-down, guitar-based manner similar to their punk contemporaries, the band’s music was by comparison clean, improvisational, and technically proficient, drawing influence from avant-garde jazz and 1960s rock. The group’s debut album, Marquee Moon, is often considered one of the defining releases of the punk era. Television’s roots can be traced to the teenage friendship between Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell. The duo met at Sanford School in Hockessin, Delaware, from which they ran away. Both moved to New York, separately, in the early 1970s, aspiring to be poets. Their first group together was the Neon Boys, consisting of Verlaine on guitar and vocals, Hell on bass and vocals and Billy Ficca on drums. The group lasted from late 1972 to late 1973. In late 1973 the group reformed, calling themselves Television and recruiting Richard Lloyd as a second guitarist. Their first gig was at the Townhouse Theatre, on March 2, 1974. Their manager, Terry Ork, persuaded CBGB owner Hilly Kristal to give the band a regular gig at his club, where they reportedly constructed their first stage. After playing several gigs at CBGB in early 1974, they played at Max’s Kansas City and other clubs, returning to CBGB in January 1975, where they established a significant cult following. Television made their vinyl debut in 1975 with “Little Johnny Jewel” (Parts One and Two), a 7-inch single on the independent label Ork Records, owned by their manager, Terry Ork. William Terry Ork was an American band manager and record producer for the new wave/punk music scene in New York City in the mid 1970s. Ork is associated with the success of the club CBGB as manager for punk band Television and musician Richard Hell. Ork arrived in New York City in 1968 to help Andy Warhol with Warhol’s movies. While working as the manager of a film bookstore called Cinemabilia, Ork met Billy Ficca, Tom Verlaine and Hell of the Neon Boys and introduced them to Richard Lloyd. Ork began managing the new band when they reformed as Television. In 1975, he founded Ork Records which released Television’s Little Johnny Jewel (1975), Richard Hell’s Blank Generation, The Marbles’ Red Light (1979) and Mick Farren’s Lost Johnny, among other recordings. Farren said, “Terry Ork was an idealist, as true to the punk ethic as you could be, which means that when it all started getting slick, and the bands were getting deals, Terry was left behind.” He died in San Diego on October 20, 2004. In the 2013 film CBGB, Ork was portrayed by Johnny Galecki.]

10:29 – Underwriting

Please tune into Wednesday MidDay Medley throughout December as we present our 4-week special: The 115 Best Recordings of 2015 on December 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

10:31 – Interview with Tim Finn

Tim Finn

Originally from Youngstown, New York, Tim Finn studied at University of Missouri in Columbia and received his Masters of Arts, in Journalism from the University of Kansas. Tim is the Pop Music Writer of the KC Star and Ink, and music blog: Back to Rockville.

Tim Finn’s Favorite Musical Releases of 2015

#5. Mikal Shapiro – The Musical / Independent / Feb 19, 2015 (11/19/15 – vinyl release)
#4 The Grisly Hand – Flesh & Gold / Independent / October 2, 2015
#3 Radkey – Dark Black Makeup / Strange Loop Records / August 21, 2015
#2 Rex Hobart & the Misery Boys – Long Shot of Hard Stuff EP /Little Class Records/Mar 6, 2015
#1 Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear – Skeleton Crew / Glassnote / May 19, 2015

7. (5.) Mikal Shapiro – “Daniel”
from: The Musical / Independent / February 19, 2015 (11/19/15 – vinyl release)
[Singer, songwriter, artist, filmmaker, puppeteer, ring-leader Mikal Shapiro studied Film History, Film, and Writing at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. She received her MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago studying Film, Video, New Media, and Animation. Her full length solo releases “The Crow The Lark And The Loon from 2008, and “For Good” from 2010 have been acclaimed by local music writers. Mikal is the creator of the web television project, “Go! Go! Global Girls.” She has also created music videos for Dead Voices and Folkicide. Mikal Shapiro is also a curator, producer and co-host of River Trade Radio. Aside from performing as a solo artist Mikal also performs with Chad Brothers of the band Old Sound, as Shapiro Brothers, she is a member of the 4-piece band Royalphonic, and with Kasey Rausch as Partners in Glory. Musical is her third full length solo release, she previously recorded albums with the bands: Eudora and Boon. Mikal writes: “The Musical is a collection of stories and characters; an intersection between popular music, classical songwriting and personal mythologies. Pronouns shift between “them” and “us,” “you” and “me.” Tracks jump influences from jazz, folk, and blues to rock, country and psychedelia.” The core band includes a line-up of local greats: Johnny Hamil (Mr. Marco’s V7/The Malachy Papers) on upright and electric bass, Matt Richey (Dead Voices/Grisly Hand) on drums , Chad Brothers (Old Sound/Supermassive Black Holes) on electric guitar / harmony vocals. Emily Tummons also lends her voice to the mix creating lush three part harmonies that weave throughout the album. Special guests on the album include: Mike Stover (Dead Voices/Grisly Hand) on pedal steel, Hermon Mehari (Diverse/The Buh’s) on trumpet, Betse Ellis (The Wilders/Betse and Clarke) on fiddle, Clarke Wyatt (Trio E/Betse and Clarke) on Wurlitzer, Damon Parker (The MGDs) on Wurly and Rhodes, Erin Bopp AKA Natural E (Royalphonic) on tambourine. Long time friend and collaborator Rachel Gaither (Tullamore/The Boon) stepped in to sing and play violin on the song “Chimo.” Recorded, mixed and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Studios, it displays a full spectrum of production. Some tracks are deep and watery. Others wide and epic. ]

8. (4.) The Grisly Hand – “Scrappy Dobbins”
from: Flesh & Gold / Independent / October 2, 2015
[The songs on Flesh & Gold are part of a double LP to be released in 2016. The band spent a year with Joel Nanos at Element Recording, and decided to split the songs between two CD/digital releases. The second half will be released in 2016, along with the LP. The album is the first with the newest member, Dan Loftus on bass, keyboards & vocals, joining Jimmy Fitzner on guitar & vocals, Lauren Krum on vocals & percussion, Matt Richey on drums, Mike Stover on steel guitar, bass & vocals, Ben Summers on guitar, vocals & mandolin. “Regrets On Parting” features: Rich Wheeler on tenor saxophone, Nick Howell on trumpet, and Mike Walker on trombone.]

[The Grisly Hand play The Tank Room, Saturday, Dec 5, with Andrew Foshee & His Gosh Darn Band.]

9. (3.) Radkey – “Glore”
from: Dark Black Makeup / Strange Loop Records / August 21, 2015
[Debut full length album from Radkey, originally from St. Joesph, Missouri, now based in Kansas City, made up of brothers Darrion, Isaiah, and Solomon. Their influences include The Who and Nirvana. The brothers have went on several tours of Europe and North America and played huge festivals.]

10. (2.) Rex Hobart and The Misery Boys – “Here in Hell”
from: Long Shot of Hard Stuff EP / Little Class Records / March 6, 2015
[Rex Hobart & the Misery Boys are…Rex Hobart on vocals, Blackjack Snow on bass, J.B. Morris on guitar, T.C. Dobbs on drums, and Solomon Hofer on pedal steel.]

11. (1.) Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear – “Daisy Jane”
from: Skeleton Crew / Glassnote Entertainment Group / May 19, 2015
[Singer songwriters, Madisen Ward and Ruth Ward, both play sing and guitar, harmonizing as mom and son. In the past 14 months they have garnered national acclaimed after an appearance at the 2014 Americana Music Fest, they signed with Glassnote Records and recorded their debut full length album in Nashville with acclaimed producer Jim Abbiss, they released their first single, “Silent Movies,” the same night they performed the song on The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS Television. They launched a big tour across the United States and traveled to Europe for multiple shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, and ten did it all again. They sang and played on the influential British television show, “Later With Jools Holland” They were featured on CBS Sunday Morning, and visited many radio stations. They performed on tour with Sufjan Stevens, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, played Bonnaroo, Pilgramage, and the Newport Folk Festival, and others. In 2015 they have been representing KC all over the world, and recently joined us on WMM to talk about their appearance on NBC Television’s Today Show, on Nov 23. The band is on tour through Dec they end their year performing at at the Ryman Theatre, in Nashville, on Dec. 30 and 31.]

11:00 – Station ID

11:01 – Interview with Chris Haghirian

Chris Haghirian

Chris Haghirian has worked for The KC Star for 16 years and helped launch INK in April of 2008 where he puts together music promotions, and organizes music at Folk Alliance local showcases, Boulevardia, The Plaza Art Fair, and Wednesday “Winsday” home game concerts at Kauffman Stadium for the World Champion, Kansas City Royals. With Nathan Reusch of The Record Machine, Chris makes The Middle of The Map Fest happen each year. Chris is also a volunteer for Midwest Music Foundation helping with The MidCoast Takeover of Austin during SXSW Music & Arts Festival. Chris is the host, with Sarah Bradshaw, of Eight One Sixty, heard Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm, on 90.9 The Bridge.

Chris Haghirian’s Favorite Musical Releases of 2015

#4. Various Blond – “All Bases Covered”- Single / Independent / August 11, 2015
#3. Spencer MacKenzie Brown – Part 2 / Independent / December 5, 2015
#2. Barrel Maker & Lion – Continuity / Intelligent Sound / October 30, 2015
#1. Hipshot Killer-“Give Me Something Better” from Center of The City 2015 Comp/Indep/ 2015

12. (4.) Various Blond – “All Bases Covered”
from: All Bases Covered – Single From Upcoming Album / Independent / August 11, 2015
[Alternative experimental progressive rock funk pop progressive psychedelic from KC based band. Produced by Adam Mcgill, written by Joshua Allen. Various Blonde was concieved by Joshua Allen in 2008 and has opened for numerous national acts, Russian Circles, Free Moral Agents, Zechs Marquise, Dead Meadow, Imaad Wasif, Jucifer,The Memorials, Thursday, Fang Island, Murder By Death, Matt Pryor, Wannabe Jalva, and Electric Sixx. Current members Include: Joshua Allen on guitar & vocals, Evanjohn Mcintosh on bass, and Mark Lomas on drums. More info at: https://variousblonde.bandcamp.com/track/all-bases-covered%5D

[Various Blonde plays recordBar, Thur, December 31, at 9:00 pm, with The Conquerors and Jaenki]

13. (3.) Spencer MacKenzie Brown – “Regrets”
from: Part 2 / Independent / December 5, 2015
[Second EP release from Lawrence, Kansas, alternative rock-acoustic folk-singer songwriter.]

[Spencer Mackenzie Brown plays an EP Release show Saturday, December 5, at The Bottleneck in Lawrence, with Hembree, and Bonzo Madrid, presented by KJHK.]

14. (2.) Barrel Maker & LION – “Too Soon” (clean edit)
from: Continuity [EP] / Intelligent Sound / October 30, 2015
[Barrell Maker is Morgan Cooper, who is 23, and grew up in a lower middle class neighborhood in Grandview, Missouri. He first started writing poetry and music in middle school and after high school he began apprenticeships in film and photography instead of college. He recorded and released his debut record Blk Flanl, earlier this year with area producer and hip hop artist D/Will, (Denzil Williams). LION is Brian Rogers an Electronic Hip Hop multi-instrumentalist and producer from Lawrence, Kansas. More info at https://soundcloud.com/thereallion. Continuity was recorded at Prosidio Records in Lawrence, Kansas. Produced by LION. Mastered by Approach (Sean Hunt).]

7. (1.) Hipshot Killer – “Gimme Something Better”
from: The Center of The City 2015 Compilation / Independent / June, 2015
[KC based, 3-piece power punk band, formed in the fall of 2008. Current line up includes: Mike Alexander (Revolvers, Architects), on Guitar & Vocals, Chris Wagner (100 Years War, Jackie Carrol) on Bass & Vocals, Thomas Becker (Beautiful Bodies), on Drums. The band released their debut record Hipshot Killer, April 29, 2011, and are currently working on their new release. We played this song on WMM on June 17, 2015.]

11:29 – Underwriting

11:31 – Interview with Natalie Gallagher

Natalie Gallagher has been the music editor at The Pitch Weekly since Sept. 2013, when she moved to KC from her beloved Minneapolis. She is a very good writer and she covers a huge territory of music reviewing new releases, covering live performances, writing feature pieces, hiring writers and editing tons of content for Kansas City’s oldest weekly, which originally began at the Penny Pitch out of Penny Lane Records, all those years ago.
More info about The Pitch Kansas City at: http://www.pitch.com

Natalie Gallagher’s Favorite Musical Releases of 2015

#5. Heidi Lynne Gluck – The Only Girl In The Room EP / Lotuspool / April 28, 2015
#4. The Roseline – Townie / Independent / June 19, 2015
#3. Berwanger – Demonios [EP] / High Dive Records / December 11, 2015
#2. El-Rey-Tones – “Mind Speak” – Single / El-Rey-Tones SoundCloud / March, 2015
#1. stik figa x D/Will – JOBB / Independent / September 18, 2015

16. (5.) Heidi Lynne Gluck – “The Only Girl In The Room”
from: The Only Girl in the Room – EP / Lotuspool Records / April 28, 2015
[Debut solo release from Lawrence, Kamsas based Heidi Lynne Gluck is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist originally from the middle of Canada. After transplanting 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.]

17. (4.) The Roseline – “Feckless”
from: Townie / Independent / June 19, 2015
[4th album from Lawrence, Kansas, based alt-country/Americana rock band, formed by Colin Halliburton with friends in 2005. The Roseline has been through dozens of lineup changes. The current lineup has been together for about two months: Halliburton on guitar; Kris Losure on guitar, Aaron Pando on drums, Sam Goodellon keyboards, and Heidi Gluck on bass.]

[The Roseline play The Bottleneck in Lawrence, KS, on December 3, with The Delta Saints.]

[The Roseline play The Tank Room, December 12, at 9:00 pm, with My Oh My.]

18. (3.) Berwanger – “Demonios”
from: Demonios [EP] / High Dive Records / To be released on December 11, 2015
[On September 2, 2015 it was announced that Josh Berwanger band was signed to High Dive Records. Recorded at Element Recording with Joel Nanos. The current line up includes: Josh Berwanger, Ricky Salthouse, and Brian Klien. Josh Berwanger was previously in The Anniversary, a Kansas band that released, 2000’s Designing a Nervous Breakdown & 2002’s Your Majesty and sold over 100,000 records before breaking up on tour in Japan. Berwanger put together a new band, The Only Children, and released, 2004’s Change of Living & 2007’s Keeper of Youth. When Keeper of Touth ended Josh Berwanger took a break and became a high school basketball coach. In the 2012 Josh formed the Josh Berwanger band. Josh Berwanger recently recorded a 7 ” Split Single with Dwight Twilley for Good Land Records. In September the band went on the road as Berwanger, opening for Get Up Kids, and in October opening for Boys Life.]

[Berwanger play EP Release Fri, Dec 11, at 7 pm at Mills Record Company w/ Rev Gusto(6:30 pm)]

[Berwanger, plays a special EP Release, on Saturday, December 12, at 9:00 pm, at Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, Kansas, with Psychic Heat, and Berwanger labelmates, The Conquerors, who are releasing a 7” single, also through High Dive Records.]

19. (2.) El-Rey-Tones – “Mind Speak”
from: Mind Speak – Digital Single / El-Rey-Tones SoundCloud / March, 2015
[This song will be part of the band’s debut EP, Hits. El-Rey-Tones started as a writing and recording project by Johnny Mitchell & Bryan Koehler during the spring of 2013. The band currently consists of: Bryan Koehler on vocals, Austin Turney on bass, Drew Little on drums, David Bennett on guitars, and Cortland Gibson on keyboards. El-Rey-Tones are awaiting the release of their debut EP, writing new songs, and playing some shows around KC.]

20. (1.) stik figa x D/Will – “Negroux Riche”
from: JOBB / Independent / September 18, 2015
[All songs written by Stik Figa. All songs produced, mixed and mastered by D/WILL. Stik Figa is a prolific MC and wordsmith from Topeka, Kansas. He was raised in Memphis. He has been featured on NPR and 2DopeBoyz. After signing with Mello Music Group, he released “As Himself” a project drawing from his unique perspective and background. On March 31, 2015 he released, Stik Figa Is Not Quite Himself, produced by Leonard DStroy.]

11:59:30

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


Next week, Please tune into Wednesday MidDay Medley throughout December as we present our 4-week special: The 115 Best Recordings of 2015 on December 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

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Show #606

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

2015 – The Year in Music
with: Tim Finn, Marion Merritt, Chris Haghirian,
& Natalie Gallagher

Natalie Gallagher – Music Editor of The Pitch Kansas City, Timothy Finn – Pop Music writer for The Kansas City Star and Ink Magazine, Chris Haghirian – from Ink Magazine and The KC Star, and Marion Merritt – owner of Records with Merritt.

Mark welcomes four very special guests who will each share their own Top Five Favorite Musical Releases of 2015. Guests include: Tim Finn – Pop Music Writer for The KC Star and INK, Marion Merritt – owner of Records With Merritt, Chris Haghirian – from Ink and KC Star and Eight One Sixty on The Bridge 90.9, and Natalie Gallagher – Music Editor of The Pitch Kansas City.

We’ll hear representative tracks from: The Grisly Hand, Mikal Shapiro, Radkey, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys,Various Blonde, Spencer MacKenzie Brown, Barrel Maker & Lion, Hipshot Killer, Berwanger, El-Rey-Tones, Heidi Lynne Gluck, The Roseline, Stik Figa x D/Will, Death and Vanilla, Lizzy Mercier Descloux, Stanislas Tohon, Darondo, and Television.

Please tune into Wednesday MidDay Medley throughout December as we present our 4-week special: The 115 Best Recordings of 2015 on December 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.

Tune in on 90.1 FM KKFI
or streaming live at kkfi.org

Show #606

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday MidDay Medley’s Favorite 15 Singles of 2015

1. Chris Hazelton’s Boogaloo 7 – “Alright Now!” (45 rpm 7-inch Vinyl)
from: “Alright Now!” – Single [B/W “Stop Mr. Ice Cream Man!”] / Sunflower Soul / June 19, 2015
[Recorded live to analog tape. All songs written by Chris Hazelton. Chris Hazelton – Hammond B-3 Organ, Nick Howell – Trumpet, Nick Rowland – Alto Sax, Brett Jackson – Baritone Sax, Matt Hopper – Guitar, Danny Rojas – Drums, Pat Conway – Congas & Cowbell. Recorded, mixed, & produced by Chris Hazelton.
Mastered by Brendan McReynolds.]

2. Spirit is The Spirit – “Televangelist”
from: Televangelist – Single / The Record Machine / April 14, 2015
[Lawrence, Kansas based 5-piece band known for their beautiful Psychedelic-Folk-Rock sound. Members include: Austen Malone, Josh Landau, Brook Partain, Danny Bowersox, Zach Kinser, Rob Gilbert.]

3. The Philistines – “Twitch of the Death Nerve”
from: Twitch of the Death Nerve – Single [B/W Arecibo] / Independent / April, 2015
[This track will be on their upcoming debut LP that The Philistines will be releasing in 2016. The band was recently signed to The Record Machine. Kansas City based rock ‘n roll/pop band with a psychedelic bent, made up of: Kimmie Queen on lead vocals; Cody Wyoming on lead guitar and vocals; Rod Peal on guitar; Michelle Bacon on bass; Josh Mobley on keyboard, Steve Gardels on drums. Recorded and mixed with Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound, mastered by Dave Gaume.]

4. Various Blond – “All Bases Covered”
from: All Bases Covered – Single / Independent / August 11, 2015
[From Upcoming Album. Alternative experimental progressive rock funk pop progressive psychedelic from KC based band. Produced by Adam Mcgill, written by Joshua Allen. Various Blonde was concieved by Joshua Allen in 2008 and has opened for numerous national acts, Russian Circles, Free Moral Agents, Zechs Marquise, Dead Meadow, Imaad Wasif, Jucifer,The Memorials, Thursday, Fang Island, Murder By Death, Matt Pryor, Wannabe Jalva, and Electric Sixx. Current members Include: Joshua Allen on guitar & vocals, Evanjohn Mcintosh on bass, and Mark Lomas on drums. More info at: https://variousblonde.bandcamp.com/track/all-bases-covered%5D

5. Kasey Rausch w/Victor & Penny & Their Loose Change Orchestra – “This Little Crow”
from: This Little Crow – Single / Independent / April, 2015
[Recorded by Rob Nold Audio in March 2015, with Erin McGrane, Jeff Freling, Rick Willoughby and James Isaac. Kasey writes: “This Little Crow” is a song for all you parents out there who have “babies” about to fly. It’s about being so proud to “cut the apron strings” as you recognize that you’ve raised your young’n up just fine and it’s time to watch them take off. It’s a song for Kasey’s daughter, Kaya, who graduated high school last May and in August left home for K-State and a new adventure in life. More info at: http://www.kaseyrausch.com] [Last November Kasey released her third solo release Guitar in Hand on Mudstomp Records. She hosts /produces RIVER TRADE RADIO Sunday mornings at 9am, on 90.1 FM with Mikal Shapiro.

6. Wyatt West – “Voiles Chatoyantes” (Shimmering Sail)
from: Voiles Chatoyantes – Single / Independent / February 10, 2015
[Andi Fredrickson: vocals, Aaron Simcox: tenor sax, Wyatt West: piano, Max Berry: guitar, James Albright: bass, Scotty McBee: drums. Recorded at LA Audio, Lynn Allred, engineer. Mixed and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording.]

7. Stephonne – “Unworthy”
from: Unworthy – Single / Independent / September 1, 2015
[First single from upcoming album: Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard, to be released in 2016. 28 year old singer-songwriter Stephonne Singleton was born in Kansas City and grew up in the inner-city, of Wyandotte County going to High School at Bishop Ward. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Bendictine College and his Masters in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. He has worked as a musician and actor in Kansas City. His upcoming debut album, Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard is being arranged and produced by Jamie Searle, of the band My Brothers & Sisters. Stephonne’s song “Dangerous,” will the second single from Stephonne’s new album. You can visit http://www.Stephonene.com for more information about Stephonne and his Kickstarter Campaign.]

8. Sunday Heroine – “Leech”
from: Leech – Single / Sunday Heroin – Sound Cloud / March, 2015
[Lawrence, KS based 3-piece band formed in the Spring of 2015 by: Chris Maddox on bass & backing vocals, Max Allsbrooks on drums, and the incredible 17 year old Max Lock, who is currently a Senior, at Topeka High School, in Topeka, Kansas. Max Lock sings lead vocals, and along with singing Lock plays both the guitar and piano and she writes original music as well. More info at https://soundcloud.com/sunday-heroine%5D

9. Shades of Jade – “That One with Derick Cunigan”
from: That One – Single / Independent / August 20, 2015
[Bill Brownlee, music writer for The KC Star wrote, “Shades of Jade is at the vanguard of the burgeoning youth movement on Kansas City’s jazz scene.” Band members include conservatory trained artists: Joshua Williams on trumpet & flugelhorn, Desmond Mason on keyboards, Perry DJStix Holliday on percussion, Derrick Greenwood on bass & guitar, Dominique Sanders on bass, Vanessa Ayala on vocals, and Debo’ra Baskin on vocals. “That One” was recorded with vocalist Derick Cunigan]

10. Admiral of the Red – “Footbeats”
from: Footbeats – Single / Independent / January 5, 2015
[Formed in early 2013, the band has evolved from a blues-based garage rock duo into a full-on, dynamic rock band. The group recorded its debut EP, Almost Free in the summer of 2013 and now have a full length album in the works. M.B. Hurst – vocals, Matt Hurst – guitar & voice, Tom Hudson – drums, Meredith McGrade – bass. Song written by Matt Hurst, M.B. Hurst, Tom Hudson, & Meredith McGrade. Engineered, Mixed, & Mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios, KCMO. Produced by Joel Nanos, Matt Hurst, M.B. Hurst, Tom Hudson, & Meredith McGrade.]

11. The Cave Girls – “Let’s Do Right” (by The Pandoras)
from: Lets Do Right – Single track / Independent / Played on WMM, March 11, 2015
[The Cave Girls are Robin Campbell on voice and guitar, Stone Age Sara Teasley on vocals and drums, and Lizz Weiler on vocals and bass. The Cave Girls recorded this cover from for a compilation, A Tribute to The Pandoras, organized by Kitty Rogers of the Australian all-girl band, Wild Rocket. The compilation is still in development, however The Cave Girls will most likely include this on their next full length release expected in 2016. The Cave Girls have been in the studio an have already recorded most of their album. The Pandoras were an all-female rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California from 1983 to 1990. They were one of John Waters favorite bands. The band initially found a following in the Hollywood Garage rock scene, and later adopted a contemporary look and hard rock sound. The band leader-singer/songwriter, Paula Pierce, died on August 10, 1991, of an aneurysm at the age of 31]

12. Mr. and the Mrs. – “Sink Your Teeth Like Ships”
from: Sink Your Teeth Like Ships – Single [B-side is “Killing Floor”] / Woody Records / Feb 13, 2015
[Also included on full length release: Sink Your Teeth Like Ships, Woody Records, July 2, 2016. Mr. and the Mrs. two piece garage punk from husband and wife duo, Benjamin Hughes and Michele Choate, from Hillsdale, Kansas, who release their music on their own label Woody Records in limited edition cassette releases, 7″ vinyl, and hand lathe cut vinyl. And digitally as well as at: http://www.mrandthemrs.bandcamp.com]

13. David George & a Crooked Mile – “Hey, Kansas City (feat. Victor & Penny)”
from: Hey, Kansas City! – Single / Independent / April 7, 2015
[Originally written for Kansas City during the 2014 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants when the city was exploding with excitement. This song was recorded live in just a couple takes at Weights & Measures Soundlabs, Kansas City, locally owned and run studio with Duane Trower. Featuring 3/5’s of A Crooked Mile and Jeff Freling and Erin McGrane of Victor & Penny. David George – Lead Vocals/Guitar, Ben Byard – Bass/Vocals, Giuliano Mingucci – Drums/Vocals, Erin McGrane – Vocals, Jeff Freling – Lead Guitar/Vocals Engineered & Mixed by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Studios, Kansas City, MO. On Thursday, September 17, at The Kansas City Chiefs, “home opener” against the Denver Broncos, for the first time in a long long long time, the crowd heard something different when the team scored a touchdown. Instead of Gary Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part 2.” Chiefs management finally decided to go with something new, and part of that included a contest where fans voted on three different songs. On September 16, the team announced via Twitter that David George & A Crooked Mile’s “Hey, Kansas City!” had been selected as the new Chiefs touchdown song.]

14. The Conquerors – “I Don’t Know”
from: I Don’t Know – Single [B/W I See You] / High Dive Records / August 11, 2015
[Rock & Roll / Psychedelic Pop from KC based 5-piece band with: Rory Cameron on guitar & vocals, Vince Lawhon on guitar & vocals, Jim Button on drums, Jake Cardwell on percussion, and Kyle Rausch on bass & vocals. Written by: The Conquerors. Recorded by: Vincent Lawhon at Element Recording. Mixed by: Joel Nanos & Vincent Lawhon at Element Recording. Mastered by: Joel Nanos at Element Recording. More info at: http://theeconquerors.bandcamp.com%5D

15. Bonzo Madrid – “Mausoleum”
from: Bonzo Madrid – Single / Independent / April, 2015
[First Single from Bonzo Madrid the new musical project of CJ Calhoun, formerly of Cowboy Indian Bear, who reports that Bonzo Madrid will be playing their first live shows with a full band, with Matt Green (bass player from Hembree), Beau Bruns (who played drums in Cowboy Indian Bear) and Danny Bowersox (guitarist in Spirit Is The Spirit and CIB).]

To find out about our favorite full-length and EP releases of 2015, please tune in for our annual 4-week celebration of the year in music: The 115 Best Recordings of 2015, Wednesdays in December, on the 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th on Wednesday MidDay Medley

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Wednesday MidDay Medley
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Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

In our first hour we’ll play Wednesday MidDay Medley’s Favorite 15 Singles of 2015.

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

2. (15.) Bonzo Madrid – “Mausoleum”
from: Bonzo Madrid – Single / Independent / April 2015
[First Single from Bonzo Madrid the new musical project of CJ Calhoun, formerly of Cowboy Indian Bear, who reports that Bonzo Madrid will be playing their first live shows with a full band, with Matt Green (bass player from Hembree), Beau Bruns (who played drums in Cowboy Indian Bear) and Danny Bowersox (guitarist in Spirit Is The Spirit and CIB).]

[Bonzo Madrid plays The Bottleneck, in Lawrence, Kansas, on December 5 with Spencer Mackenzie Brown’s EP release! & Hembree.]

[Bonzo Madrid plays recordBar, December 12, with The Noise FM’s Annual Noise for Toys Event, also with, the author and the illustrator.]

3. (14.) The Conquerors – “I See You”
from: I Don’t Know – Single B/W I See You / High Dive Records / August 11, 2015
[Rock & Roll / Psychedelic Pop from KC based 5-piece band with: Rory Cameron on guitar & vocals, Vince Lawhon on guitar & vocals, Jim Button on drums, Jake Cardwell on percussion, and Kyle Rausch on bass & vocals. Written by: The Conquerors. Recorded by: Vincent Lawhon at Element Recording. Mixed by: Joel Nanos & Vincent Lawhon at Element Recording. Mastered by: Joel Nanos at Element Recording. More info at: http://theeconquerors.bandcamp.com%5D

[The Conquerors play Black Friday Record Store Day, in-store performance, at Josey Records, 1814 Oak St, Fri, Nov 27, at 5:00 pm w/ Mysterious Clouds, HMPH, Phantom Head, and Drop A Grand.]

4. Gary Glitter – “Rock and Roll” (Pt. 2)”
from: Glitter / Bell Records / March 3, 1972

On Thursday, September 17, at The Kansas City Chiefs, “home opener” against the Denver Broncos, for the first time in a long long long time, the crowd heard something different when the team scored a touchdown. Instead of Gary Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part 2.”

Chiefs management finally decided to go with something new, and part of that included a contest where fans voted on three different songs. On September 16, the team announced via Twitter that David George & A Crooked Mile’s “Hey, Kansas City!” had been selected as the new Chiefs touchdown song.

“Much of the feedback we received from Chiefs fans was that they wanted to retain the feeling and intimidation factor that comes when 75,000-plus fans chant in unison,” Chiefs president Mark Donovan said. “Because the fan chant is not part of the Gary Glitter song and was added by Chiefs fans, we asked David George to incorporate that element in the beat of the new song. We think this addition to the new touchdown song will deliver that traditional aspect of Arrowhead touchdowns that our fans love.”

5.(13.) David George & a Crooked Mile – “Hey, Kansas City (feat. Victor & Penny)”
from: Hey, Kansas City! – Single / Independent / April 7, 2015
[Written for KC during the 2014 World Series between the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants when the city was exploding with excitement! This song was recorded live in just a couple takes at Weights & Measures Soundlabs, Kansas City, locally owned and run studio with Duane Trower. Featuring 2/5’s of A Crooked Mile and Jeff Freling and Erin McGrane of Victor & Penny. David George – Lead Vocals/Guitar, Ben Byard – Bass/Vocals, Giuliano Mingucci – Drums/Vocals, Erin McGrane – Vocals, Jeff Freling – Lead Guitar/Vocals Engineered & Mixed by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Studios, Kansas City, MO

[David George & ACM play recordBar Sun, Dec. 13 w/Chris Meck & The Guilty Birds, & GoodHearts]

6. (12.) Mr. and the Mrs. – “Sink Your Teeth Like Ships”
from: Sink Your Teeth Like Ships / Woody Records / Feb 13, 2015 (Single) / July 2, 2015
[B-side is “Killing Floor.” Two piece garage punk from husband and wife duo, Benjamin Hughes and Michele Choate, from Hillsdale, Kansas, who release their music on their own labels Woody Records and Wiener Records in limited edition cassette releases, 7″ vinyl, and hand lathe cut vinyl. And digitally as well as at: http://www.mrandthemrs.bandcamp.com]

7. (11.) The Cave Girls – “Let’s Do Right” (by The Pandoras)
from: A Tribute to The Pandoras / Independent / not released still in development 2015
[The Cave Girls are: Robin Campbell on voice and guitar, Stone Age Sara Teasley on vocals and drums, and Lizz Weiler on vocals and bass. The Pandoras were an all-female rock and roll band from Los Angeles, California from 1983 to 1990. They were one of John Waters favorite bands. The band initially found a following in the Hollywood Garage rock scene, and later adopted a contemporary look and hard rock sound. The band leader-singer/songwriter, Paula Pierce, died on August 10, 1991, of an aneurysm at the age of 31]

[The Cave Girls play the Skid-o-rama Garage Fest, TONIGHT, Nov. 25, at recordBar with The Shadows of Knight, and Joey Skidmore Band.]

[The Cave Girls play recordBar, Monday, Dec. 7, with The Queers, and Drop a Grand.]

8. (10.) Admiral of the Red – “Footbeats”
from: Footbeats Single / Independent / January 5, 2015
[Formed in early 2013, the band has evolved from a blues-based garage rock duo into a full-on, dynamic rock band. The group recorded its debut EP, Almost Free in the summer of 2013 and now have a full length album in the works. M.B. Hurst – vocals, Matt Hurst – guitar & voice, Tom Hudson – drums, Meredith McGrade – bass. Song written by Matt Hurst, M.B. Hurst, Tom Hudson, & Meredith McGrade. Engineered, Mixed, & Mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios, KCMO. Produced by Joel Nanos, Matt Hurst, M.B. Hurst, Tom Hudson, & Meredith McGrade.]

9. (9.) Shades of Jade – “That One with Derick Cunigan”
from: That One – Single / Independent / August 20, 2015
[Bill Brownlee, music writer for The KC Star wrote, “Shades of Jade is at the vanguard of the burgeoning youth movement on Kansas City’s jazz scene.” Band members include conservatory trained artists: Joshua Williams on trumpet & flugelhorn, Desmond Mason on keyboards, Perry DJStix Holliday on percussion, Derrick Greenwood on bass & guitar, Dominique Sanders on bass, Vanessa Ayala on vocals, and Debo’ra Baskin on vocals. “That One” was recorded with vocalist Derick Cunigan]

10:25 – Underwriting

10. (8.) Sunday Heroine –“Leech”
from: unreleased track from band’s Sound Cloud page / March 2015
[Lawrence, KS based 3-piece band formed in the Spring of 2015 by: Chris Maddox on bass & backing vocals, Max Allsbrooks on drums, and the incredible 17 year old Max Lock, who is currently a Senior, at Topeka High School, in Topeka, Kansas. Max Lock sings lead vocals, and along with singing Lock plays both the guitar and piano and she writes original music as well. More info at https://soundcloud.com/sunday-heroine%5D

11. (7.) Stephonne – “Unworthy”
from: (1st Single) Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard / Indep. / album to be released in 2016
[First single from upcoming album. 28 year old singer-songwriter Stephonne Singleton was born in Kansas City and grew up in the inner-city, of Wyandotte County going to High School at Bishop Ward. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Bendictine College and his Masters in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. He has worked as a musician and actor in Kansas City. His upcoming debut album, Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard is being arranged and produced by, Jamie Searle, member of the band My Brothers & Sisters. Stephonne’s song “Dangerous,” will the second single from Stephonne’s new album. You can visit http://www.Stephonene.com for more information about Stephonne and his Kickstarter Campaign.]

12. (6.) Wyatt West – “Voiles Chatoyantes” (Shimmering Sail)
from: Voiles Chatoyantes – Single / Independent / February 10, 2015
[Andi Fredrickson: vocals, Aaron Simcox: tenor sax, Wyatt West: piano, Max Berry: guitar, James Albright: bass, Scotty McBee: drums. Recorded at LA Audio, Lynn Allred, engineer. Mixed and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording.]

13.(5.)Kasey Rausch w/Victor & Penny & Their Loose Change Orchestra – “This Little Crow”
from: This Little Crow – Single / unreleased song / April 2015
[Recorded by Rob Nold Audio in March 2015, with Erin McGrane, Jeff Freling, Rick Willoughby and James Isaac. Kasey writes: “This Little Crow” is a song for all you parents out there who have “babies” about to fly. It’s about being so proud to “cut the apron strings” as you recognize that you’ve raised your young’n up just fine and it’s time to watch them take off. It’s a song for Kasey’s daughter, Kaya, who graduated high school last May and in August left home for K-State and a new adventure in life. More info at: http://www.kaseyrausch.com] [Last November Kasey released her third solo release Guitar in Hand on Mudstomp Records. She hosts /produces RIVER TRADE RADIO Sunday mornings at 9am, on 90.1 FM with Mikal Shapiro.

[Kasey Rausch plays w/ The Naughty Pines every Tuesday at CODA.]

10:43

14. (4.) Various Blond – “All Bases Covered”
from: All Bases Covered – Single From Upcoming Album / Independent / August 11, 2015
[Alternative experimental progressive rock funk pop progressive psychedelic from KC based band. Produced by Adam Mcgill, written by Joshua Allen. Various Blonde was concieved by Joshua Allen in 2008 and has opened for numerous national acts, Russian Circles, Free Moral Agents, Zechs Marquise, Dead Meadow, Imaad Wasif, Jucifer,The Memorials, Thursday, Fang Island, Murder By Death, Matt Pryor, Wannabe Jalva, and Electric Sixx. Current members Include: Joshua Allen on guitar & vocals, Evanjohn Mcintosh on bass, and Mark Lomas on drums. More info at: https://variousblonde.bandcamp.com/track/all-bases-covered%5D

[Various Blonde plays recordBar, Thur, December 31, at 9:00 pm, with The Conquerors and Jaenki]

15. (3.) The Philistines – “Twitch of the Death Nerve”
from: Single from forthcoming debut LP that The Philistines will be releasing in 2016. [KC based rock ‘n roll/pop band with a psychedelic bent, made up of: Kimberley Queen on lead vocals; Cody Wyoming on lead guitar and vocals; Rod Peal on guitar; Michelle Bacon on bass; Josh Mobley on keyboard, Steve Gardels on drums. Recorded and mixed with Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound, mastered by Dave Gaume.]

[The Philistines play The Bay in Warrensburg, Missouri, on December 4, with American Slim.]

[The Philistines play Replay Lounge in Lawrence, KS, Dec 18, with Nicholas St. James, & CS Luxem]

16. (2.) Spirit is The Spirit – “Televangelist”
from: Televangelist – Single / The Record Machine / April 14, 2015
[Lawrence, Kansas based 5-piece band known for their beautiful Psychedelic-Folk-Rock sound. Members include: Austen Malone, Josh Landau, Brook Partain, Danny Bowersox, Zach Kinser, Rob Gilbert.]

17. (1.) Chris Hazelton’s Boogaloo 7 – “Alright Now!” (45 rpm 7-inch Vinyl) from: “Alright Now!” b/w “Stop Mr. Ice Cream Man!” Single / Sunflower Soul / June 19, 2015
[Recorded live to analog tape. All songs written by Chris Hazelton. Chris Hazelton – Hammond B-3 Organ, Nick Howell – Trumpet, Nick Rowland – Alto Sax, Brett Jackson – Baritone Sax, Matt Hopper – Guitar, Danny Rojas – Drums, Pat Conway – Congas & Cowbell. Recorded, mixed, & produced by Chris Hazelton.
Mastered by Brendan McReynolds.]

11:00 – Station ID

Michelle Bacon before a Philistines show at recordBar

For our second hour of Wednesday MidDay Medley, we welcomed musician and writer, Michelle Bacon, Editor of the Deli Magazine KC, where she helps to shine a light on area musicians and events. Michelle is also a freelance writer and has written for The Kansas City Star, The Bridge, Folk Alliance International, and several others. Michelle is the Social Media Assistant for Midwest Music Foundation where she also volunteers as a stage manager for live events that raise funds and awareness for this important not-for-profit service organization. Michelle is part of the backbone of the bands: The Philistines where she plays bass, and Chris Meck and The Guilty Birds where she plays drums. She also has been known to play with Freight Train Rabbit Killer, Deco Auto, Dolls on Fire, and Dirty Electric, to name just a few. Michelle Bacon is returning for the third year in a row, to share some of her favorite musical recordings of 2015.

Michelle Bacon Pick’s

18. Claire & The Classical Revolution – “Enough”
from: In The Blue 7″ EP / Independent / December 12, 2015
[To be released on 7″ Vinyl and Digital Download. Song by Claire Adams, Arrangement by Teri Quinn, Produced by Peter Lawless, Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab A 14-piece musical entity with Claire Adams on vocals & guitar, Peter Lawless as conductor, Christina Wince on flute, Teri Quinn on clarinet, Brandon Crawford on bass clarinet, Mark Lauer on bassoon, Jen Oliverio on trumpet, Austin Peiffer on trombone, Joseph Felton on tuba, Erik Hassell on violin, Alyssa Bell on viola, Eman Chalshotori on cello, Sarah Lahasky on contrabass, and Stephanie Williams on drums.]

[Claire and the Classical Revolution play a special Vinyl Release Show on Dec 12 at The Buffalo Room.]

19. Berwanger – “Demonios”
from: Demonios [EP] / High Dive Records / To be released on December 11, 2015
[On September 2, 2015 it was announced that Josh Berwanger band was signed to High Dive Records. Recorded at Element Recording with producer Doug Boehm. The current line up includes: Josh Berwanger, Ricky Salthouse, and Brian Klien. Josh Berwanger was previously in The Anniversary, a Kansas band that released, 2000’s Designing a Nervous Breakdown & 2002’s Your Majesty and sold over 100,000 records before breaking up on tour in Japan. Berwanger put together a new band, The Only Children, and released, 2004’s Change of Living & 2007’s Keeper of Youth. When Keeper of Touth ended Josh Berwanger took a break and became a high school basketball coach. In the 2012 Josh formed the Josh Berwanger band. Josh Berwanger recently recorded a 7 ” Split Single with Dwight Twilley for Good Land Records. In September the band went on the road as Berwanger, opening for Get Up Kids, and in October opening for Boys Life.]

[Berwanger, plays an EP Release, on Fri, Dec 11, at 7:00 pm at Mills Record Company and then play later that night at The Blind Tiger.]

[Berwanger, plays a special EP Release, on Saturday, December 12, at 9:00 pm, at Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, Kansas, with Psychic Heat, and Berwanger labelmates, The Conquerors, who are releasing a 7” single, also through High Dive Records.]

20. The Conquerors – “I Don’t Know”
from: I Don’t Know – Single B/W I See You / High Dive Records / August 11, 2015
[Rock & Roll / Psychedelic Pop from Kansas City based 5-piece band with: Rory Cameron on guitar & vocals, Vince Lawhon on guitar & vocals, Jim Button on drums, Jake Cardwell on percussion, and Kyle Rausch on bass & vocals. Written by: The Conquerors. Recorded by: Vincent Lawhon at Element Recording. Mixed by: Joel Nanos & Vincent Lawhon at Element Recording. Mastered by: Joel Nanos at Element Recording. More info at: http://theeconquerors.bandcamp.com%5D

[The Conquerors play Black Friday Record Store Day, in-store performance, at Josey Records, 1814 Oak Street, in the Crossroads, Friday, November 27, at 5:00 pm with Mysterious Clouds, HMPH, Phantom Head, and Drop A Grand.]

21. HMPH! – “Headrush”
from: Headrush / Haymaker Records / To be released on vinyl in August, 2015
[Ryan Lee Toms on guitar, Jonathan Thatch on drums. Recorded by Dedric Moore]

[HMPH play Black Friday Record Store Day, in-store performance, at Josey Records, 1814 Oak St, Fry, Nov 27, at 5:00 pm with Mysterious Clouds, The Conquerors, Phantom Head, and Drop A Grand.]

22. Mat Shoare – “Murder”
from: Right As Rain / Indep / May 5, 2015
[KC based singer-songwriter Mat Shoare’s 3rd full length solo release. Mat Shoare is a singer, guitarist, band leader, and record label founder. As a songwriter he’s been nominated for a Pitch Music Award. He is one of our favorite KC based musicians. Mat’s music video for “Murder” premiered on PopMatters.com. Mat has also released several EPs with The Empty Spaces, who won a Pitch Music Award for Best Garage Band.]

23. Major Games – “Life”
from: Major Games / Indep / April 30, 2015
[Jeremy Sidener – Bass Guitar, Vocals; Steve Squire – Drums; Doug McKinney – Guitars, Vocals. Produced by Major Games & Jim Vollentine. Written & performed by Major Games. Recorded at The Black Lodge by Jim Vollentine. Recorded at Clock Compound and Fire & Ice by Steve Squire. Mixed by Jim Vollentine at Studio De La Ronjo. Mixed by Steve Squire at Coil Audio Labs. Mastered by Steve Squire at Coil Audio Labs. Vinyl Master by Shelly Steffans at Chicago Mastering Service.]

11:35 – Underwriting

24. Mikal Shapiro – “Daniel” (We cut this song for time. Sorry.)
from: The Musical / Independent / February 19, 2015 (11/19/15 – vinyl release)
[Singer, songwriter, artist, filmmaker, puppeteer, ring-leader Mikal Shapiro studied Film History, Film, and Writing at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York. She received her MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago studying Film, Video, New Media, and Animation. Her full length solo releases “The Crow The Lark And The Loon from 2008, and “For Good” from 2010 have been acclaimed by local music writers. Mikal is the creator of the web television project, “Go! Go! Global Girls.” She has also created music videos for Dead Voices and Folkicide. Mikal Shapiro is also a curator, producer and co-host of River Trade Radio. Aside from performing as a solo artist Mikal also performs with Chad Brothers of the band Old Sound, as Shapiro Brothers, she is a member of the 4-piece band Royalphonic, and with Kasey Rausch as Partners in Glory. Musical is her third full length solo release, she previously recorded albums with the bands: Eudora and Boon. Mikal writes: “The Musical is a collection of stories and characters; an intersection between popular music, classical songwriting and personal mythologies. Pronouns shift between “them” and “us,” “you” and “me.” Tracks jump influences from jazz, folk, and blues to rock, country and psychedelia.” The core band includes a line-up of local greats: Johnny Hamil (Mr. Marco’s V7/The Malachy Papers) on upright and electric bass, Matt Richey (Dead Voices/Grisly Hand) on drums , Chad Brothers (Old Sound/Supermassive Black Holes) on electric guitar / harmony vocals. Emily Tummons also lends her voice to the mix creating lush three part harmonies that weave throughout the album. Special guests on the album include: Mike Stover (Dead Voices/Grisly Hand) on pedal steel, Hermon Mehari (Diverse/The Buh’s) on trumpet, Betse Ellis (The Wilders/Betse and Clarke) on fiddle, Clarke Wyatt (Trio E/Betse and Clarke) on Wurlitzer, Damon Parker (The MGDs) on Wurly and Rhodes, Erin Bopp AKA Natural E (Royalphonic) on tambourine. Long time friend and collaborator Rachel Gaither (Tullamore/The Boon) stepped in to sing and play violin on the song “Chimo.” Recorded, mixed and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Studios, it displays a full spectrum of production. Some tracks are deep and watery. Others wide and epic. ]

25. Thunderclaps – “You Got a Hold on Me”
from: Cookin’ Up a Good Time EP / Independent / October 16, 2014
[Formed by two cousins, Bryce Jones – vocals and Guitar, who lives in Salina Kansas and is a high school english teacher, and Colin Blunt on drums, who lives in Kansas City and hosts a late Saturday night music program called The Pipeline. Bryce told Michelle Bacon of The Deli KC that the configuration of a guitar/drums duo, “was bred out of necessity in a way.” Since you don’t live in KC, it “provides interesting parameters within which to work. Certain ideas just aren’t going to play, but other options that otherwise wouldn’t even come up rear their head.”Produced and engineered by Lennon Bone at Element Recording and mastered by Joel Nanos.]

26. bloodbirds – “No Trains Coming Through”
from: MMXlll / Independent / May 1, 2015 (Song released as a single Jan. 27, 2015)
[bloodbirds 2nd full-length from KC based Psychedelic post-punk trio featuring ex-Ad Astra Per Aspera member Mike Tuley, his wife Brooke Tuley and Anna St. Louis.]

27. The Grisly Hand – “Ease on Up”
from: Flesh & Gold / Independent / October 2, 2015
[The songs on Flesh & Gold are part of a double LP to be released in 2016. The band spent a year with Joel Nanos at Element Recording, and decided to split the songs between two CD/digital releases. The second half will be released in 2016, along with the LP. The album is the first with the newest member, Dan Loftus on bass, keyboards & vocals, joining Jimmy Fitzner on guitar & vocals, Lauren Krum on vocals & percussion, Matt Richey on drums, Mike Stover on steel guitar, bass & vocals, Ben Summers on guitar, vocals & mandolin. “Regrets On Parting” features: Rich Wheeler on tenor saxophone, Nick Howell on trumpet, and Mike Walker on trombone.]

[The Grisly Hand play The Tank Room, Saturday, Dec 5, with Andrew Foshee & His Gosh Darn Band.]

11:59:30

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


Next week, on Wednesday MidDay Medley, on December 2, we welcome back to the show: Tim Finn, Music Writer of the Kansas City Star; Natalie Gallagher, Music Editor at The Pitch; Chris Haghirian of Ink and the Star and Middle of The Map Fest and Eight One Sixty on 90.9 The Bridge, and Marion Merritt of Records With Merritt. We’ll hear about their favorite musical releases of 2015, just prior to our annual 4-week celebration of the year in music: The 115 Best Recordings of 2015, December 9, 16, 23, and 30th.


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Show #605

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday MidDay Medley’s Favorite 15 Singles of 2015
+ Michelle Bacon’s Favorite Releases of 2015

In our first hour we’ll play Wednesday MidDay Medley’s Favorite 15 Singles of 2015, with music from: Chris Hazelton’s Boogaloo 7, Spirit Is The Spirit, The Philistines, Sunday Heroine, Various Blonde, Kasey Rausch, Wyatt West, Stephonne, The Cave Girls, Mr. and the Mrs., Shades of Jade, Admiral of the Red, David George & a Crooked Mile, The Conquerors, and Bonzo Madrid.

Michelle Bacon before a Philistines show at recordBar

In our second hour, we welcome musician and writer, Michelle Bacon, Editor of the Deli Magazine KC, where she helps to shine a light on area musicians and events. Michelle joins us to play from her favorite musical recordings of 2015. Michelle Bacon is also a freelance writer who has written for The Kansas City Star, The Bridge, and others, and Michelle is the Social Media Assistant for Midwest Music Foundation. Michelle is part of the backbone of the bands: The Philistines where she plays bass, and Chris Meck and The Guilty Birds where she plays drums.

On your local radio dial 90.1 FM or
STREAMING LIVE at: kkfi.org

Show #605

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Iris DeMent +
Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear
+ Andrew Foshee

1. “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
from: Motion Picture Soundtrack to All That Jazz / Universal / Dec. 20, 1979
[WMM’s theme]

2. Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear – “Silent Movies”
from: Skeleton Crew / Glassnote Entertainment Group / May 19, 2015
[Singer songwriter, Madisen Ward plays live and records with his mother, Ruth Ward, both on guitar, with Mama Bear harmonizing with her son. They played the Americana Music Fest in Nashville, in 2014, where the national music press fell in love with their music. They were signed to Glassnote Records and recorded their debut full length album in Nashville. Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear made their network television debut, Feb. 11, on The Late Show With David Letterman.]

10:05 – Interview with Madisen Ward and Ruth Ward

We we’re thrilled to welcome back to the show, for their 5th appearance on Wednesday MidDay Medley, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear. In the past 14 months they have garnered national acclaimed after an appearance at the 2014 Americana Music Fest, they signed with Glassnote Records and recorded their debut full length album in Nashville with acclaimed producer Jim Abbiss, they released their first single, “Silent Movies,” the same night they performed the song on The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS Television. They launched a big tour across the United States and traveled to Europe for multiple shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, and ten did it all again. They sang and played on the influential British television show, “Later With Jools Holland” They were featured on CBS Sunday Morning, and visited many radio stations. They performed on tour with Sufjan Stevens, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, played Bonnaroo, Pilgramage, and the Newport Folk Festival, and many many others. In 2015 they have been representing Kansas City all over the world, and are back home for a few days, and join us to talk about their favorite holiday recipes, meeting Robert Plant, and their upcoming appearance on NBC Television’s Today Show, on Monday, November 23, and their shows through December that end their year performing back at at the Ryman Theatre, in Nashville, on December 30th and 31st.

“Silent Movies” was the first single off their debut album, SKELETON CREW. We all watched as Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear played this song on the CBS Television program, The Late Show With David Letterman. Ruth talked about she liked to wear colorful socks and that night all of her friends were wearing their colorful socks in support. She spoke about how they felt that all of Kansas City was pulling for them.

KC fans were all taking pictures of their televisions, myself included. It was emotional. Like when the Royals won the World Series!

We talked with Madisen and Ruth about a documentary short film showing their rise as a band, and in the film Ruth talks about how there was a time when she thought perhaps she would wake up a it would all be a dream.

Glassnote Entertainment Group LLC is a record label that was launched by music executive, Daniel Glass, in 2007. The label primarily has a lineup of indie rock and alternative rock artists: Mumford & Sons, Phoenix and has also has released music from Childish Gambino and Secondhand Serenade. Madisen and Ruth talked about how Daniel Glass flew to Kansas City to meet them, where they had a lunch and performance at The Midland Theatre to let Daniel Glass see them perform live. Then at the end of the business day, Daniel Glass flew back home.

Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear recorded “Skeleton Crew” in Nashville at Oceanway Studios and Sound Kitchen Studios, working with British music producer, Jim Abbiss, known for his work on records with Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Sneaker Pimps, and both of Adele’s albums 19 and 21. Through the process they attempted to work on an individual song each day. Ruth was impressed that Jim Abbiss was so collaborative and listened to Madisen’s ideas, and didn’t try to make the sound like another band, but allowed them to be authentic to who they are as people and artists. When Jim came to Kansas City to meet with them, after the meeting he went out to see a movie with Madisen

Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear have been touring a lot, and as unofficial ambassadors of the entire Kansas City Area, we wanted to know what are people’s perceptions of Kansas City from other parts of the country and from across the Atlantic? Madisen and Ruth mentioned that almost everywhere they go there is someone from Kansas City. That there was generally goodwill toward them and KC, and many folks were interested in the KC Royals chase for the crown.

We talked with Madisen and Ruth about how they’ve added a rhythm section with Tom Hudson on drums, and Brent Kastler on bass.

Madison and Ruth also talked about David “DJ” Lee who is their Tour Manager, and has had a lifetime of experience touring with bands, and with his own band, Scratch Track.

We talked with Madisen and Ruth about Kenneth Ward, (Madisen’s father, Ruth’s husband) and how as things transition from his employment, he will be able to join then more on the road.

At Bonnaroo they met Robert Plant, through their touring they’ve met David Beckham, Liv Tyler, James Taylor, and many others. We asked them what has been their most exciting “brush with celebrity” meeting? Ruth said for her it was meeting Janis Ian, who contacted Ruth and the two went for lunch. Janis Ian was an early influence on Ruth as a musician and singer-songwriter.

This fall Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear played in support of Sufjan Stevens for shows in the UK, Ireland and Paris. Madison had posted on facebook that he and Ruth had met incredible people during those shows and Madisen talked about meeting Sufjan and complimenting his latest release “Carrie & Lowell.”

10:15

3. Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear – “Yellow Taxi”
from: Skeleton Crew / Glassnote Entertainment Group / May 19, 2015
[The new single, from their acclaimed debut album.]

Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear are returning to network television with an upcoming appearance on NBC Television’s Today Show, on Monday, November 23.

Madison and Ruth will be celebrating Thanksgiving at home with family in Independence, Missouri, and then go back out on the road with shows on the east coast through December, and then back at the Ryman Theatre, in Nashville, for shows on December 30 and 31.

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

10:29

4. Madisen Ward & the Mama Bear – “Dead Daffodils”
from: Skeleton Crew / Glassnote Entertainment Group / May 19, 2015

10:34 – Underwriting

10:36 – Interview with Andrew Foshee with Brian James & Phil Spencer

Kansas City based singer-songwriter, Andrew Foshee joined us to play live in our 90.1 FM Studios. Andrew Foshee’s 2013 release, “Headphones Required” was one of Wednesday MidDay Medley’s “113 Best Recordings of 2013.” Andrew Foshee is currently working on a new record with Joel Nanos at Element Recording. Andrew Foshee and his Gosh Darn Band play The Tank Room, 1813 Grand BLVD, on December 5, at 9:00 pm opening for The Grisly Hand.

Andrew is currently playing live as a trio under the ‘Gosh Darn Band’ that consists of Andrew on guitar and vocals, Brian James on bass and harmonies, and Phil Spencer on drums.

Andrew Foshee is a singer/songwriter based out of Kansas City, MO. He describes his music as, “An unholy union between 70’s crooner folk, post-modern country and psychedelic blues-rock.”

Andrew admits that this description is a bit tongue-in-cheek, as are most of his lyrics.
Andrew wrote,”You could very well just call it ‘pop music’, however this EP certainly falls within the vein of ‘alt-country’ or simply ‘country music’, which stylistically is how I’ve always kind of imagined both my songs and vocal timbre.”

10:40

5. Andrew Foshee – “Fishing” (LIVE)
[Andrew on guitar and vocals, Brian James on harmonies]

Andrew wrote: “Over the last year I’ve made a conscious decision to really open things up lyrically and start saying, in a more direct way, what’s on my mind, instead of always worrying if it’s ‘poetic’ or if it rhymes. Sometimes I’m lucky though and I achieve both. I am somewhat of a crass, honest, and eternally sarcastic person, so this all bleeds into my most current writings. Three dominating themes that continue to surface are Women, Drugs & Philosophy, so I’m currently flirting with that as an album title.”

The ‘Gosh Darn Band’ is: Andrew on guitar and vocals, Brian James on bass and harmonies, and Phil Spencer on drums. Mike Stover and Dan Loftus from The Grisly Hand played lap-steel and keys respectively on the EP, and they’re adding some fiddle at the next recording session.

Andrew told us he’d really like to find a lead guitar player to join the band. Know any?

10:51

6. Andrew Foshee – “Cheese & Rice” aka “Jesus Christ, When Did I Become Such a Loser” (LIVE) 
[Andrew on guitar and vocals, Brian James on harmonies]

Right now Andrew is currently recording a 5-song ‘Debut EP’ with Joel Nanos at Element Recording.

Andrew wrote, ”I call it a ‘Debut EP’ for various reasons, one being that this will be my first project working in a real studio with other musicians and ‘letting go’. The EP should be done by mid-December with a release date in early 2016. And then it’s back to the studio to record more songs for the full album I have envisioned, unless I run out of money and am forced to live in my van.”

11:00 – Station ID

Andrew Foshee and his Gosh Darn band play their final show of 2015, on Saturday, December 5, at 9:00 PM at The Tank Room, The Grisly Hand. Tickets are on sale now for $8 with a link to buy at http://www.thegrislyhand.com

Main site: andrewfoshee.com
Facebook: facebook.com/andrewfoshee
Twitter: twitter.com/andrewsfoshee

11:04

7. Andrew Foshee – “I Am Too Old For You“ (LIVE)
[Andrew on guitar and vocals, Brian James on harmonies]

11:08 – Underwriting

11:10

5. Pieta Brown – “Mercury”
from: Mercury / Red House / September 27, 2011

[Pieta Brown plays Knuckleheads, on Friday, November 20, with Iris DeMent]  

11:15 – Interview with Iris DeMent

In his review for WHYY’s Fresh Air, Entertainment Weekly Music Editor – Ken Tucker wrote: “Iris DeMent possesses one of the great voices in contemporary popular music: powerfully, ringingly clear, capable of both heartbreaking fragility and blow-your-ears-back power. Had she been making country albums in the ’70s and ’80s and had more commercial ambition, she’d probably now be considered right up there with Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Instead, she’s lived a contemporary life, a somewhat private life. As she recently told an interviewer, “There’s a lot that goes into life besides songwriting.”

Iris DeMent released her debut album “Infamous Angel” in 1992, on Warner Brothers records, a collection of instant classic songs including “Let The Mystery Be.” These were songs she first wrote and performed in coffeehouses and small clubs here in Kansas City, along with other up and coming singer songwriters: Howard Iceberg and Scott Hrabko. Since then Iris has released six full length recordings, was nominated for a Grammy twice, has had her songs used in multiple films and television shows, appeared as an actress in the film, Song Catcher, appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, Latenight with Conan O’Brien, toured all over the world, has been a frequent contributor to Prairie Home Companion, collaborated on recorded with John Prine, Emmylou Harris, Nancy Griffith, Steve Earle, and so many others.

On November 21, 2002, Iris married acclaimed singer-songwriter Greg Brown, in a private ceremony in the office of Rev. Sam Mann of St. Mark Church in Kansas City.

After living in both Iowa and Kansas City, Iris ended up moving to Iowa.

In the liner notes for Iris DeMent’s new album, “The Trackless Woods” Iris writes about how she and husband Greg Brown brought their daughter to the United States from Siberia in 2005, when she was just shy of 6 years old.

“The Trackless Woods” is a collection of 18 new song where Iris has set to music, poems by acclaimed 20th century Russian poet Anna Akhmatova.

Iris DeMent returns to Kansas City, to play Knuckleheads, on Friday, November 20, with Pieta Brown.

11:15

6. Interview with Iris DeMent [Part One]

7. Iris DeMent – “Listening To Singing”
from: The Trackless Woods / FlariElla / August 7, 2015

Interview with Iris DeMent [Part Two]

8. Iris DeMent – “Listening To Singing”
from: The Trackless Woods / FlariElla / August 7, 2015

Interview with Iris DeMent [Part Three]

9. Iris DeMent – “Listening To Singing”
from: The Trackless Woods / FlariElla / August 7, 2015
[6th studio album from Grammy nominated Iris DeMent who NPR said was considered ”one of the great voices in contemporary popular music.” The Trackless Woods sets 18 poems by acclaimed 20th century Russian poet Anna Akhmatova to life. Hailed as one of Russia’s finest poets, Akhmatova survived the Bolshevik Revolution, both World Wars and Stalin. She lost family, friends and fellow writers to political killings and labor in the gulags. When Iris randomly stumbled upon Akhmatova’s work in a book of poetry a friend sent as a gift, she was immediately taken by the sorrow and burden of the poems, juxtaposed with Akhmatova’s lightness and transcendence in the face of inhumanity. ”Anna’s gift of song is so strong, about alI I had to do was get really quiet and listen,” says Iris. After reading that first poem the melodies began pouring out of her, and before she even fully understood what was driving her, Iris was gathering musicians and friends, including co-producer Richard Bennett (Emmylou Harris, Neil Diamond, Steve Earle), to record ‘The Trackless Woods’ in her living room over a five-day period. The result is a breathtaking pairing of piano and voice in Iris’ style with timeless melodies that are deeply rooted in the American South. The project also fulfilled a long yearned-for desire to connect with her adopted daughter’s culture and history. Iris and her husband Greg Brown adopted their daughter from Siberia in 2005, when she was 6, and she says ”I’d never have made this record were it not for her.’]

More info at: http://irisdement.com/

11:55

10. Lea DeLaria – “Rebel Rebel”
from: House of David / Badbutch – Ghostlight Records / June 23, 2015
[comedian, actress, and jazz musician. The “famously controversial” DeLaria was “the first openly gay comic to break the late-night talk-show barrier” with her 1993 appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show.Since 2013, she has appeared in the Netflix Original Orange Is the New Black as the recurring character prison inmate Carrie ‘Big Boo’ Black.]

[Lea DeLaria was scheduled to speak at UMKC’s Pride Lecture Series & Scholarship Breakfast, today, however this event is postponed due to a change in the taping schedule for “Orange is the New Black”. It will be rescheduled to December 2015 or Spring 2016.]

11:59:30

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


Next week, on Wednesday MidDay Medley, on November 25, we play our Favorite 15 Single of 2015 with music from: Chris Hazelton’s Boogaloo 7, Spirit Is The Spirit, The Philistines, Sunday Heroine, Various Blonde, Kasey Rausch, Wyatt West, Stephonne, The Cave Girls, Mr. and the Mrs., Shades of Jade, Admiral of the Red, David George & a Crooked Mile, The Conquerors, and Bonzo Madrid. In our second hour Michelle Bacon of the Deli Magazine KC, and the bands The Philistines and Chris Meck and The Guilty Birds, joins us in our second hour to play from her Favorite Musical Recordings of 2015.

Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org 


Show #604

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Iris DeMent +
Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear
+ Andrew Foshee

Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear

At 10:00 Mark welcomes back to the show, for their 5th appearance on Wednesday MidDay Medley, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, who will perform live in our 90.1 FM studios. We’ll talk with Madisen and Ruth about their favorite holiday recipes, touring with Sufjan Stevens, meeting Robert Plant, and their upcoming appearance on NBC Television’s Today Show, on Monday, November 23. We’ll talk about their tour through December that ends at the Ryman Theatre in Nashville on December 30th and 31st. And we’ll play their newest single, “Yellow Taxi” from their acclaimed debut album, Skeleton Crew on Glassnote Records. More info at: http://www.madisenwardandthemamabear.com/

Andrew Foshee

At 10:30 Kansas City based singer-songwriter, Andrew Foshee joins us to play live in our 90.1 FM Studios. Andrew Foshee’s 2013 release, “Headphones Required” was one of Wednesday MidDay Medley’s “113 Best Recordings of 2013.” Andrew Foshee is currently working on a new record with Joel Nanos at Element Recording. Andrew Foshee and his Gosh Darn Band play The Tank Room, 1813 Grand BLVD, on December 5, at 9:00 pm opening for The Grisly Hand. More info at http://andrewsfoshee.wix.com/music1

Iris DeMent

At 11:15 Mark talks with Grammy nominated singer songwriter, Iris DeMent about her new album, “The Trackless Woods,” her 6th studio album that sets 18 poems by acclaimed 20th century Russian poet Anna Akhmatova to life. Noted as one of Russia’s finest poets, Akhmatova lived through the Bolshevik Revolution, World War I and II, and Stalin. “Anna’s gift of song is so strong, about alI I had to do was get really quiet and listen,” says Iris. Iris told us that she spent 5 years writing the songs. The new album was recorded in June, 2014, in her living room in Iowa City, Iowa, with co-producer Richard Bennett (Emmylou Harris, Neil Diamond, Steve Earle), and contributing musicians: Leo Kottke, Greg Brown, Pieta Brown, Constie Brown, Bo Ramsey, and others. Through the process of making these poems into songs, Iris was able to connect with her adopted daughter’s culture and history. Iris and her husband Greg Brown adopted their daughter from Siberia in 2005, when she was “just one month shy of being six years old.” Iris said, “I’d never have made this record were it not for her.” Iris DeMent and Pieta Brown play Knuckleheads Saloon, Friday, November 20. More info at: http://irisdement.com/

On your local radio dial 90.1 FM or
STREAMING LIVE at: kkfi.org

Show #604

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Christian LaBeau & Britt Adair of Josey Records KC
+ Jerry Harrington on Laurie Anderson’s HEART OF A DOG

1. “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
from: Motion Picture Soundtrack to All That Jazz / Universal / Dec. 20, 1979
[WMM’s theme]

2. The Conquerors – “I’m Alright”
from: Josey Records Black Friday Vinyl Compilation / Josey Records / November 27, 2015
[Rock & Roll / Psychedelic Pop from Kansas City based 5-piece band with: Rory Cameron on guitar & vocals, Vince Lawhon on guitar & vocals, Jim Button on drums, Jake Cardwell on percussion, and Kyle Rausch on bass & vocals. Written by: The Conquerors. Recorded by: Vincent Lawhon at Element Recording. Mixed by: Joel Nanos & Vincent Lawhon at Element Recording. Mastered by: Joel Nanos at Element Recording. The band is currently working on their next album to be released on High Dive Records. More info at: http://theeconquerors.bandcamp.com%5D

[The Conquerors play Black Friday Record Store Day, in-store performance, at Josey Records, 1814 Oak Street, in the Crossroads, Friday, November 27, at 5:00 pm with Mysterious Clouds, Phantom Head, HMPH, and Drop A Grand.]

In our first hour, we were joined by staff members of Josey Records, Kansas City’s newest record store located at 1814 Oak Street, in the Crossroads. We talked about a new Black Friday Record Store Day exclusive release, through Josey Records, a vinyl compilation featuring five Kansas City bands: The Conquerors, Drop A Grand, HMPH!, Phantom Head, and Mysterious Clouds. Black Friday Record Store Day is November 27, and Josey Records will host an in-store live show starting at 5:00 pm, with Mysterious Clouds, Phantom Head, HMPH, Drop A Grand, and The Conquerors.

Christian LaBeau was born in Ontario, Canada but grew up in St Louis, Missouri for most of his life. He moved to Kansas City in 2006. Chris worked for Streetside Records from 1996 to 2011 in both St Louis and Kansas City. Chris was in a few bands in St Louis. Since 2008 Chris has been working as a DJ in Kansas City playing soul records under the name, “The Dropout Boogie.” Chris was the buyer at Mills Record Company from in June 2013 through February 2015. This past summer the DJs that started Josey Records tapped Christian to be the manager of their new record store that opened in Kansas City in in the Crossroads this summer.

Britt Adair plays lead guitar for the band The Bad Ideas. She organizes bands and shows and tours. She has worked for the Charlotte Street Foundation and she is an artist and filmmaker and huge nurturer of Kansas City punk music scene. Britt organizes the annual Summer Kamp Fest in multiple venues to bring in punk bands from around the country to play in KC’s growing and vibrant scene. Britt has worked at Mills Record Company, Vandals, The Riot Room, and is currently part of the staff at Josey Records Kansas City, where she organizes in-store performances.

3. Deradoorian – “Violet Minded”
from: The Expanding Flower Planet / Anticon / August 21, 2015
[Angel Deradoorian was born born July 18, 1986. Originally from the Orangevale, California. She is known mononymously as Deradoorian.Deradoorian first found an interest in music at the age of five, when she was taught violin and piano at the private school she attended. At the age of 16 she decided to leave school and pursue a career in music. She moved to Brooklyn, where in 2007 she joined Dirty Projectors and played an important role in the recording of the album Bitte Orca. In 2012 she moved to Los Angeles where she is now based. She is featured as a backing vocalist on The Desired Effect by Brandon Flowers and has collaborated with The Roots, Flying Lotus, and Discovery. In 2015 she released her debut solo full length album The Expanding Flower Planet.]

4. HMPH! – “HQ”
from: Josey Records Black Friday Vinyl Compilation / Josey Records / November 27, 2015
[Ryan Lee Toms on guitar, Jonathan Thatch on drums. Recorded by Dedric Moore. Haymaker Records HMPH released their debut album, “Headrush” on vinyl, on Haymaker Records, August 21, 2015.]

[HMPH play Black Friday Record Store Day, in-store performance, at Josey Records, 1814 Oak Street, in the Crossroads, Friday, November 27, at 5:00 pm with Mysterious Clouds, The Conquerors, Phantom Head, and Drop A Grand.]

10:31 – Underwriting

5. Psychic Heat – “In Two”
from: masters of new album from the band to be released soon
[Steve/Evan Herd on guitar and vocals, Tanner Spreer on guitar, Sam Boatright on bass and vocals, and Ricky Barkosky on drums. You can learn about their music at: http://www.psychicheat.bandcamp.com]

[Psychic Heat play FOOD NOT BOMBS + FEED THE MUSIC + FOOD DRIVE at Josey Records 1814 Oak St, KCMO, Friday, November 13, at 6:00 pm, with Riala, Ignis Gratis, and M.A.D. FOOD NOT BOMBS is an all-volunteer global movement that shares free vegan and vegetarian meals as a protest to war and poverty. Food Not Bombs strives to include everyone. Donations of: canned fruit, canned vegetables, vegetarian or vegan boxed meals, and winter clothing will be happily accepted. All donations will go to Food Not Bombs – Kansas City Chapter. Those who donate will get a percentage off on used vinyl. Food Not Bombs will also be accepting cash donations to purchase a generator for the winter time. The generator will be used to heat the food tent.]

6. Phantom Head – “Beast”
from: Josey Records Black Friday Vinyl Compilation / Josey Records / November 27, 2015
[Phantom Head is a band from KC featuring members of Burial Teens and Meat Mist. The band just released the second EP of the year: South of Heaven, November 8, 2015. Tracks 1-3 were recorded by Neil Brown at Harrisonic Studios. Tracks 4-5 were recorded by Dedric Moore @ HQ.]

[Phantom Head play Black Friday Record Store Day, in-store performance, at Josey Records, 1814 Oak Street, in the Crossroads, Friday, November 27, at 5:00 pm with Mysterious Clouds, The Conquerors, HMPH, and Drop A Grand.]

11:00 – Station ID

7. The Latenight Callers – “Dead Man’s Hand”
from: the band’s last recordings / TLNC / digitally released November 4, 2015
[Formed in Lawrence by baritone guitarist, Krysztof Nemeth, and vocalist Julie Berndsen, With the addition of Guitarist Ellen O’Hayer, Bassist Gavin Mac, and Nick Combs on keyboards.]

[On October 25, 2015 The Latenight Callers announced the end of the band and that it was time to move on. Their statement read that they appreciated each and every one of their fans who have ever supported their particular back alley of the Kansas City music scene, and that they were proud to have been part of such a creative and supportive community. The Latenight Callers’ last two recorded songs,were immortalized on vinyl by Money Wolf Music for a one-of-a-kind Money Wolf Music singles package that was donated to the silent auction for Apocalypse Meow 8 Midwest Music Foundation’s annual benefit for Abby’s Fund. Krysztof Nemeth shared these last tracks with several of us 90.1 FM Radio programmer/DJs.]

8. The Electric Lungs – “Time Whiskey & The Lord”
from: Don’t be Ashamed of the Way You Were Made / Independent / November 13, 2015
[Their new album was recorded and mastered with Joel Nanos of Element Recording. KC based 4-piece band formed in 2012 by Tripp Kirby, Marc Bollinger, Eric Jones, and Jason Ulanet]

[The Electric Lungs play a special CD Release show, at Davey’s Uptown Rambler’s Club, Friday, November 13, at 8:00 pm, with Bone Spur, Haunted Creepies, and Kodascope.]

11:10 – Ticket Give Away for 2 tickets to Parquet Courts at The Bottleneck

9. Parquet Courts – “Black and White”
from: Sunbathing Animal / What’s Your Rupture? / June 3, 2014
[American punk rock band based in Brooklyn, New York, that formed in late 2010. The band consists of Andrew Savage (lead vocals, guitar), Austin Brown (guitar), Sean Yeaton (bass), and Andrew’s brother Max Savage (drums). The band released their debut album, American Specialties, on a limited cassette release (later released on LP by Play Pinball! Records). This was followed by the full length album, Light Up Gold, which was initially released on Savage’s Dull Tools label and later reissued on What’s Your Rupture? in 2013. Light Up Gold received acclaim in both the DIY underground and mainstream rock press.]

[Parquet Courts play The Bottleneck in Lawrence, Kansas, Tonight, Wednesday, November 11, with Lazy, and Young Mammals. Thanks for the tickets Aaron Braun.]

10. Berwanger – “Demonios”
from: Demonios [EP] / High Dive Records / To be released on December 11, 2015
[On September 2, 2015 it was announced that Josh Berwanger band was signed to High Dive Records. Recorded at Element Recording with producer Doug Boehm. The current line up includes: Josh Berwanger, Ricky Salthouse, and Brian Klien. Josh Berwanger was previously in The Anniversary, a Kansas band that released, 2000’s Designing a Nervous Breakdown & 2002’s Your Majesty and sold over 100,000 records before breaking up on tour in Japan. Berwanger put together a new band, The Only Children, and released, 2004’s Change of Living & 2007’s Keeper of Youth. When Keeper of Touth ended Josh Berwanger took a break and became a high school basketball coach. In the 2012 Josh formed the Josh Berwanger band. Josh Berwanger recently recorded a 7 ” Split Single with Dwight Twilley for Good Land Records. In September the band went on the road as Berwanger, opening for Get Up Kids, and in October opening for Boys Life.]

[Berwanger, plays a special EP Release, on Saturday, December 12, at 9:00 pm, at Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, Kansas, with Psychic Heat, and Berwanger labelmates, The Conquerors, who are releasing a 7” single, also through High Dive Records.]

11. Yes You Are – “HGX”
from: A Dream [EP] / Independent / November 8, 2015
[Kianna Alarid, Jared White, Willie Jordan, and Jacob Teemeyer. Yes You Are lead singer Kianna Alarid was also lead singer and bassist for the critical acclaimed band, Tilly and the Wall, who released 4 albums on Saddle Creek Records, toured the world, and appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman. After Tilly and the Wall ended, Yes You Are was formed in 2014. This past summer they toured nationally with Neon Trees and released their first music video. The band is currently working on their debut full length album.]

[Yes You Are play The Tank Room, Wednesday, November 25, with Not A Planet.]

12. Dead Voices – “Trust Of A Fool”
from: Dead Voices / Independent / April 20, 2013
[KC Super-Group, formed in September of 2010, by David Regnier, Jason Beers, Matt Richey, Michael Stover, Marco Pascolini. Lauren Krum sings with David on “Pardoning”. The band joined us on April 17.]

[Dead Voices Trio (David Regnier on guitar & voice, Jason Beers on bass, and Mike Stover on pedal steel) play Holy Cow Market on Friday, November 13, with The Silver Maggies.]

11:25 – Underwriting

13. Laurie Anderson – “Lola Goes Blind”
from: Heart of a Dog / Nonesuch / October 23, 2015
[The complete soundtrack recording of Laurie Anderson’s newest film, Heart of a Dog. Anderson was recently commissioned by the European TV network Arte to create a feature film — her first in 30 years. Her response was a personal essay entitled Heart of a Dog, a work encompassing joy and heartbreak and remembering and forgetting, at the heart of which is a lament for her late beloved piano-playing and finger-painting dog Lolabelle. Scenes range from realistic footage from the animal’s life to imagined scenes of Lolabelle’s passage through the bardo. It also includes other reflections on life and death including Anderson’s experiences in life in downtown New York after 9/11. The Nonesuch album is the full audio recording of the film, including all music and spoken text. Heart of a Dog has been shown at the Telluride, Venice, and Toronto Film Festivals to critical praise, with the New York Times calling it a “philosophically astute, emotionally charged meditation on death, love, art and dogs.” The movie will be screened at the New York Film Festival on October 8, before opening theatrically at New York’s Film Forum October 21. It also will be shown on HBO in early 2016. ]

11:30 – Interview with Jerry Harrington

Jerry Harrington is the man behind the local treasure known as The Tivoli Theatres, established in 1983 as Kansas City’s original, art house, bringing audiences the best in independent cinema, now at 4050 Pennsylvania, KCMO. Jerry Harrington joined us on Wednesday MidDay Medley to talk about the critically acclaimed new film, written, directed, produced and scored, by Laurie Anderson, HEART OF A DOG opens at The Tivoli Theatres on Friday, November 13. More information at: http://www.tivolikc.com

Laurie Anderson was our guest for a live interview on Wednesday MidDay Medley on October 5, 2011, prior to her October 9, 2011, performance at The Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts. In that show she performed “In The Air” one of the stories featured in HEART OF A DOG that deals with her beloved rat terrier, Lolabelle. The story related to hawks flying from the sky, attempting to take Lolabelle as prey, but in this story it is clear that Laurie Anderson is exploring several themes, including the event of 9-11 in New York City with the Twin Towers coming down, and our post 911 world. This beautiful film is not just about Laurie’s dog Lolabelle.

Lolabelle, dogs, death, family, mother, government surveillance,

68 year old Laurie Anderson is know as a pioneer in electronic music, and in multimedia performance art, however show began he career as a film maker.

In 2010 Laurie Anderson released her First studio recording in over 10 years Homeland on Nonesuch Records. Most of the songs had been road tested over the past two years while on tour. Co-Produced by Roma Baran and husband Lou Reed who plays electric guitar on a few songs.

When we lost Lou Reed on October 27, 2013, his wife Laurie Anderson, wrote eloquently about the final moments of Lou’s life. One of the things many of us learned, if we hadn’t already, was that Laurie and Lou were/are practicing buddhists. HEART OF A DOG deals with many elements of buddhism including “the bardo” where after death according to the Tibethan Book of The Dead, all creatures spend 49 day in the bardo, which is not really a place but rather a process.

“Acclaimed musician & performance artist Laurie Anderson presents her meditation on love and death in this playful, lucid and heartbreaking nonfiction feature dedicated to Anderson’s late husband Lou Reed. Anderson draws upon her childhood experiences, Buddhist principles and her political beliefs as she lovingly tries to help her beloved terrier Lolabelle.”

We are playing selected tracks from the complete soundtrack recording of HEART OF A DOG available from Nonesuch Records.

The Tivoli and Records With Merritt, 1614 Westport Road, are teaming up to give one lucky Laurie Anderson fan the opportunity to win an autographed film poster of HEART OF A DOG.

The Tivoli Theatres, Kansas City’s original, art house, bringing audiences the best in independent cinema, at 4050 Pennsylvania, KCMO, as been simulcasting live broadcasts, and presenting films about Art Museums and Art Exhibits, as well as special Opera performances, concerts, and plays.

The Tivoli is also the home of several film festivals, including Out Here Now – The Kansas City Lesbian & Gay Film Festival.

HEART OF A DOG opens at The Tivoli on Friday, November 13. More information at: http://www.tivolikc.com

11:46 – For Lou Reed, Julia Davila, and Sandra Moran

14. Laurie Anderson – “The Release of Love”
from: Heart of a Dog / Nonesuch / October 23, 2015
[The complete soundtrack recording of Laurie Anderson’s newest film, Heart of a Dog.]

15. Lou Reed – “Turning Time Around”
from: Heart of a Dog / Nonesuch / October 23, 2015
[The complete soundtrack recording of Laurie Anderson’s newest film, Heart of a Dog.]

16. Claire & The Classical Revolution – “Enough”
from: In The Blue [EP] / Independent / December 12, 2015
[To be released on 7″ Vinyl and Digital Download. Song by Claire Adams, Arrangement by Teri Quinn, Produced by Peter Lawless, Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab A 14-piece musical entity with Claire Adams on vocals & guitar, Peter Lawless as conductor, Christina Wince on flute, Teri Quinn on clarinet, Brandon Crawford on bass clarinet, Mark Lauer on bassoon, Jen Oliverio on trumpet, Austin Peiffer on trombone, Joseph Felton on tuba, Erik Hassell on violin, Alyssa Bell on viola, Eman Chalshotori on cello, Sarah Lahasky on contrabass, and Stephanie Williams on drums.]

[Claire and the Classical Revolution play a special EP Release Show on December 12 in a location to be announced soon.]

11:59:30

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

Next week, on Wednesday MidDay Medley, on November 18, we talk with Iris DeMent about her new album “The Trackless Woods.” Iris DeMent and pieta brown play Knuckleheads Saloon, Friday, November 20. Also, Andrew Foshee returns with his band to play live in our 90.1 FM Studios, PLUS… Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear return for their 5th appearance on Wednesday MidDay Medley and just prior to their television appearance on NBC television’s Today Show, on Monday, November 23.

Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org 


Show #603

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

The Staff of Josey Records KC
+ Jerry Harrington on Laurie Anderson’s HEART OF A DOG

Mark plays New & MidCoastal releases from: The Electric Lungs, Berwanger, Yes You Are, The Latenight Callers, Claire & the Classical Revolution, Dead Voices, Parquet Courts, Laurie Anderson, and Lou Reed.

Josey Records, at 1814 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri.

At 10:00 the staff of Kansas City’s Josey Records: Christian LaBeau, Britt Adair, and Steve Shoup, join us as “Guest Producers” for our first hour. The trio will play tracks from: The Conquerors, Phantom Head, Psychic Heat, Angel Deradoorian, and share information about the upcoming Black Friday Record Store Day exclusive release, of a new Josey Records vinyl compilation featuring five Kansas City bands: The Conquerors, Drop A Grand, HMPH!, Phantom Head, and Mysterious Clouds. The vinyl compilation will only be available at Josey Records Kansas City. Black Friday Record Store Day is November 27, and Josey Records, at 1814 Oak Street, will host an in-store live show starting at 5:00 pm, with Mysterious Clouds, Phantom Head, HMPH, Drop A Grand, and The Conquerors. More info at: http://joseyrecords.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/joseyrecordskc/

HEART OF A DOG opens at The Tivoli on Friday, November 13.

At 11:30 Mark talks with Jerry Harrington of The Tivoli KC Cinemas, who joins us to talk about the critically acclaimed new film, written, directed, produced and scored, by Laurie Anderson, HEART OF A DOG. “Acclaimed musician & performance artist Laurie Anderson presents her meditation on love and death in this playful, lucid and heartbreaking nonfiction feature dedicated to Anderson’s late husband Lou Reed. Anderson draws upon her childhood experiences, Buddhist principles and her political beliefs as she lovingly tries to help her beloved terrier Lolabelle.” Mark will play selected tracks from the complete soundtrack recording of HEART OF A DOG available from Nonesuch Records. HEART OF A DOG opens at The Tivoli on Friday, November 13. More information at: http://www.tivolikc.com

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Show #603