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

Synergy Services + Bach Aria Soloists & newEar
+ Money Wolf Music at The Folk Alliance International Conference

1. Akkilles – “Leave Your Love”
from: Something You’d Say / Akkilles / July 2, 2013
[Singer/songwriter David Bennett formed the KC based band Akkilles in 2011. David has been recording and performing with a collective of his friends and fellow musicians. Akkilles includes David Bennett on lead vocalsm guitar; Isaac Anderson, on drums; Rachel Pollock on violin, piano, percussion, & vocals; Nick Pick on Bass & vocals; Jeff Larison on lead guitar & dobro. David Bennett & Issac Anderson joined us on 6/26]

[Akkilles play Czar Bar, Thursday, Feb. 20, with Rae Fitzgerald, and Cleemann]

2. Folkicide – “You’re My Best Friend”
from: Folkicide’s A Night At The Opera / Independent / September 29, 2012

[Folkicide Mercury plays an in-store at Mills Records, Friday, February 21, 7:30pm]

3. Com Truise – “Declination (Ft. Joel Ford)”
from: Wave 1 / Ghostly / February 18, 2014
[Com Truise, is New Jersey based designer and musician named Seth Haley, who said he envisioned this record as a “sort of film score…from the mind,” chronicling the life and death of Com Truise, the world’s first robotic astronaut, from his creation and life on Earth to his subsequent mission to a newly discovered galaxy called “Wave 1.”]

[Com Truise plays Kansas City, TONIGHT, Feb. 19 at the recordBar, with Phantoms.]

10:13

4. Holy Ghost! – “Changing of The Guard”
from: Dynamics / DFA / Sept. 9, 2013
[The brainchild of childhood friends Alex Frankel and Nick Millhiser, the Brooklyn-based band Holy Ghost! recently transformed from a duo into a 4-piece. The band has toured with LCD Soundsystem and Chromeo Holy Ghost uses a lot of vintage synths.]

[Holy Ghost! plays Kansas City Friday, Feb. 21 at The Riot Room, with (DJ)/Sheppa]

5. The Dead Girls – “Naysayer”
from: Fade In/Fade Out / Independent / 2013
[Formerly Dead Girls Ruin Everything. Formed in 2004 from the ashes of two bands that were staples of the Lawrence / KC power-pop sound. Guitarists / singers JoJo Longbottom and Cameron Hawk, of Podstar, combine their dual-guitar attack and vocal harmonies with the rhythmic assault of drummer Eric Melin and bassist Nick Colby, of Ultimate Fakebook. Produced by Chris Cosgrove who produced their 2010 album “Out Of Earshot.”]

[The Dead Girls play A MIDCOAST TAKEOVER FUNDRAISER SHOW, Saturday, February 22, at The Riot Room, with Federation of Horsepower, Drop A Grand, Scruffy & the Janitors.]

6. Josh Berwanger – “I Can Feel The Moon”
from: Strange Stains / Good Land Records / October 1, 2013
[From Berwangermusic.com: Josh Berwanger made a name for himself as a member of The Anniversary, a Kansas band that released two albums (2000’s Designing a Nervous Breakdown & 2002’s Your Majesty) selling over 100,000 records before imploding in a breakup of Fleetwood Mac-style proportions while attempting to tour Japan. Undeterred, Berwanger put together a country-rock outfit called The Only Children–and released (2004’s Change of Living and 2007’s Keeper of Youth) before pulling the plug on that project and taking a job doing the next most logical thing possible– coaching high school basketball in Lawrence, Kansas. For Strange Stains, Berwanger joined forces with (original drummer for The Anniversary) Michael Hutcherson, who brought brought the rhythm to the record. “Josh and I met in 1996 while playing in local KC pop punk bands,” recalls Hutcherson, “I am honored to be making music with Josh again. For all that’s changed in our lives over the years, we’ve still got a symbiotic musical relationship. No questions, no egos, just rock and roll. The album also features additional playing from The Breeders’ Jim Macpherson.]

[Josh Berwangr Band plays the I Heart Local Music’s Benefit for those heading to SXSW at Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Mass, Lawrence, KA, Fri, Feb. 21 w/ Psychic Heat, Stiff Middle Fingers, and CS Luxem.]

7. Maria The Mexican – “El Cascabel”
from: Moon Colored Jade / Independent / Oct. 18, 2013
[Influenced by traditional Mariachi music, a hybrid of Mexican folklore and Rock. For 10 years, Teresa & Maria Elena Cuevas performed w/ Marachi Estrella founded by their grandmother Teresa Cuevas in 1970. One of the first all female mariachi bands in the country, Maria Teresa Alonzo Cuevas is a pioneer in the community. Her band flourished in the 80s but was struck by tragedy when 4 of the 7 members were killed in the Hyatt Skywalk collapse in 1981. Once Teresa recovered she began teaching her grand-children Mariachi music. In 2000, Teresa & Maria began exploring other genres of music while simultaneously co-directing Mariachi Estrella. The band’s fusion is mixed with blues, soul, funk, rock, enhanced by the musical knowledge and sounds of Garrett Nordstrom.]

[Maria the Mexican plays The Brick, TONIGHT, Feb. 19, with Lance Canales]

10:30 – Interview with Jennifer Kempema & Speed Levitch of Synergy Services

Synergy Services is a not-for profit service organization that started in 1979 as Synergy House, the only shelter for runaway & homeless youth in western Missouri. Today, 35 years later, Synergy works to overcome violence in our community. Synergy provides extensive care for individuals & families. It’s Youth Crisis Shelter & Synergy Youth Resiliency Center provides: housing, mental health, social services, medical and dental care, as well as free art and music workshops to any metro area youth. This Sunday, Feb 23, 4 to 8:00 pm, at 2001 NE Parvin Road, KCMO. Synergy Services presents “Art Soup” an open house to event benefits the broad services that Synergy provides. Jennifer Kempema, is art therapist at Synergy and Timothy Speed Levitch, host of “up to speed” will serve as Host & MC for “Art Soup.” http://www.synergyservices.org

There are an estimated 2000 homeless youth in the KC area each night.

Timothy Speed Levitch, you will serve as Host & MC for “Art Soup.”

Musical Entertainment from: Elsa Rae, Margo May, Allen Arias.

Soups from area restaurants including: Affäre, Happy Gillis, Tavern at Mission Farms, Chaz on the Plaza, Cafe Provence …served in bowls that are works of art by students

The event benefits the broad services that Synergy provides at it’s Youth Crisis Shelter and Synergy Youth Resiliency Center including: housing, mental health, social services, medical and dental care, as well as free art and music workshops to any metro area youth.

Timothy “Speed” Levitch – A psychogeographer of cities. Tour guide of the spirit. Host of “up to speed” http://www.speedlevitchonline.com

Synergy Services Art Soup, Sun, Feb 23, 4 to 8:00 pm, at 2001 NE Parvin Road, KCMO. The event benefits the broad services that Synergy provides at it’s Youth Crisis Shelter and Synergy Youth Resiliency Center including. Info at: http://www.synergyservices.org

10:41 – Interview with Elizabeth Suh Lane, Beau Bledsoe, and Jeff Harshbarger

Bach Aria Soloists & newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble are joining forces to present “L’Histoire: From Bach to Stravinsky,” Sat, Feb 22, at 8:00 pm. at Community Christian Church 4601 Main, KCMO. newear.org, bachariasoloists.com or 816-235-6222

Elizabeth Suh Lane, was acclaimed, “…among the finest chamber musicians in America today” by San Francisco Symphony’s Music Director Michael Tilson Thomas. She’s performed across the globe as a chamber, solo & orchestral musician in the finest concert halls. Elizabeth is founder-Executive-Artistic Director & violinist for Bach Aria Soloists. Her leadership has brought world-class collaborations to KC to partner with the ensemble.

Jeff Harshbarger, was voted KC’s Best Musician by Pitch Magazine, he has recorded and performed across the globe with such varied groups as Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Bobby Watson, Curtis Fuller, Forever Tango, Eugene Chadborne, Mitt Abel, and dozens more. He is the curator of Jeff Harshbarger Presents: An Alternative Jazz Series, at the recordBar.

Also joining us is Mark Lowry a co-founder of newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble. An orchestral musician, he has over 25 years experience with the Kansas City Symphony, Kansas City Ballet, and Lyric Opera of Kansas City. He is also a founding member of the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra. In the theater, he has performed with the national touring companies of Wicked, The Producers, Little Shop of Horrors, Spamalot, A Chorus Line, Young Frankenstein, and several others. Mark is a native of St. Louis and holds the Master of Music degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

The Bach Aria Soloist and newEar join together to present music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Igor Stravinsky on Feb. 22 at Community Christian Church. The concert will begin with Bach’s Sonata for Violin and Continuo in E minor. It will be performed by violinist Elizabeth Suh Lane, harpsichordist Elisa Bickers and double bassist Jeff Harshbarger. Here in our 90.1 FM Studios is Elizabeth Suh Lane and Jeff Harshbarger, sans Harpsichord, performing Bach’s Sonata for Violin and Continuo in E minor from their upcoming concert “L’Histoire: From Bach to Stravinsky,” Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 pm. at Community Christian Church

8. Elizabeth Suh Lane & Jeff Harshbarger – “Bach’s Sonata for Violin and Continuo in E minor” (Live)

Bach Aria Soloists and newEar Present L’Histoire: From Bach to Stravinsky, Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 pm. at Community Christian Church 4601 Main, Kansas City, Mo. More info at http://www.bachariasoloists.com Ticket info at: 816-235-6222


11:00 – Station ID

9. Crosby Stills Nash – “Marrakesh Express”
from: Crosby, Stills, Nash / Atlantic / 1969

[Graham Nash is the keynote speaker at the Folk Alliance International CONFERENCE, February 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center. http://www.folk.org]

10. Jorge Arana Trio – “Catching Bullets With Your Teeth”
from: Mapache / Independent / October 26, 2012 [Debut. Recorded at Soundtrek Studios with Justin Wilson, May 7th, 2012. Jorge Arana – Guitar / Keys , Josh Enyart – Drums , Jason Nash – Bass]

[Jorge Arana Trio play The Money Wolf Showcase – Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Folk Alliance International CONFERENCE, February 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center. http://www.folk.org.]

11. She’s A Keeper – “Plattsburg”
from: Sterlin / Independent / December 11, 2013
[5-piece band from KC, includes: Fritz Hutchison – vocals, banjo, percussion; Zac Jurden – vocals, guitar; Colin Nelson – vocals, guitar; Elliott Phillips – bass, mandolin; Kate Sopcich – cello, keyboard.]

[She’s A Keeper play The Ink Showcase – Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Folk Alliance International CONFERENCE, February 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center. http://www.folk.org.]

11:10 – Interview with Winston Apple

12. Winston Apple – “Hold Steady”
from: The Two Tones / Winston Apple / Feb. 2014
[Recorded by Mark Thies at Markosa Studios.]

Kansas City based singer, songwriter, musician – Winston Apple joined us to talk about his new collection titled, “The Two Tones,” recorded and produced by Mark Thies at Markosa Studios.

11:18

13. Winston Apple – “Right Where She Wants Me”
from: The Two Tones / Winston Apple / Feb. 2014
[Recorded by Mark Thies at Markosa Studios.]

14. Winston Apple – “Hey Hey Hey”
from: The Two Tones / Winston Apple / Feb. 2014
[Recorded by Mark Thies at Markosa Studios.]

11:29 – Underwriting

11:30 – Interview with Christian Hankel & Tommy Donoho

15. Jason Beers – “My Favorite Wall”

Jason Beers is one of over 3000 musicians & music people participating in the 26th annual Folk Alliance International CONFERENCE, that is starting today, Feb 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center. Opening night KC Extravaganza is TONIGHT featuring multiple showcases in multiple venues, including Money Wolf Music’s Showcase, 8:00pm to 1:00am, in the Pershing South of the Westin Crown Center, featuring: Jason Beers, John Statz & Josh Harty, Jorge Arana Trio, The Silver Maggies, Dollar Fox, Expassionates.

From Money Wolf Music, Christian Hankel and Tommy Donoho, joined us.

Money Wolf Music is presenting several musical showcases, the first being tonight at 8:00.

Folk Alliance International (FAI) is a membership-based industry group that advocates for folk music and dance, and provides support services for musicians. Defining “folk” as art which is “indigenous to one’s region or culture,” FAI welcomes artists from a wide variety of genres – blues, rock, country and alt-country, singer/songwriter, world music, zydeco, and many more – and styles both traditional and contemporary.

Money Wolf Music is sponsoring a Kansas City Showcase at the conference which will present live performances by over 30 local professional artists. The artists are a cross-section of the huge pool of talent we have here, and represent many musical genres. The showcase will highlight the quality and diversity of our music scene. It will also put local musicians in direct contact with an international audience of music.

Dollar Fox play The International Folk Alliance Conference Opening KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb. 19 – Money Wolf Presents Showcase, at Pershing South, featuring: Jason Beers, John Statz & Josh Harty, Jorge Arana Trio, The Silver Maggies, Expassionates.

11:36

16. Tommy Donoho – “Hey Angeline” (LIVE)

[Tommy’s Band, Dollar Fox released Little Mother’s Things I Am Keeping / Money Wolf Music / Oct. 27, 2012 Recorded by Patrick Meager at Fuzz Bomb. Produced by Meger and Dollar Fox. Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab. 7th release from Money Wolf Music. Dollar Fox: Tommy Donoho, Justin Penney, Nick Dothage, Ethan Taylor, Ryan Watkins.]

11:40

One of the bands that is getting together for a rare live appearance is Expassionates. Playing tonight.

11:43

17. Expassionates – “Dizzy”
from: Landscapes / Independent / 2008
[Scott Easterday, guitar, vocal, Marco Pascolini, guitar, Richard Burgess, bass, and Sam Platt, drums.]

11:46

This is a busy week for Money Wolf Music, last night John Statz & Josh Harty just released their collaborative recording with a special show at Czar bar. The two artists were recently signed to KC Recording label, Money Wolf Music.

John Statz & Josh Harty, recorded their new album unrehearsed, live, with no edits, at Silo Sounds on the south side of Denver, on a free day between shows. John and Josh had played Denver the night before, and only had to drive as far as Fort Collins the next.

Josh Harty is originally from North Dakota and John Statz is from Wisconsin.

10:48

18. John Statz with Josh Harty – “World War” (Live) (4:30)
from: 12 August / Money Wolf Music / February 18, 2014

[John Statz & Josh Harty play The 2014 International Folk Alliance Conference Opening night KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb. 19 – Money Wolf Presents Showcase, at Pershing South, 8:00 to 1:00, featuring: Jason Beers, Jorge Arana Trio, The Silver Maggies, Dollar Fox, Expassionates.]

Money Wolf Music – Young Songwriters Contest

11:54

Christian Hankel and Tommy Donoho also discussed their Money Wolf Music – Young Songwriters Contest that sent two area high school aged musicians to the Folk Alliance International Conference.

The Money Wolf Music Showcase, for the Folk Alliance International Conference, Feb. 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center, Pershing South at 8:00 pm. For more information about the Money Wolf Music Showcase for the Folk Alliance International you can visit: http://www.folk.org or http://www.moneywolfmusic.com

11:55

19. The Silver Maggies – “Slow Poke”
from: My Pale Horse / Money Wolf Music / March 28, 2013
[Fronted by lead singer/songwriters – Patrick Deveny and Terrence Moore (American Catastrophe, The Black Water). Founding members include Felix Dukes on electric guitar, Jonathan Knecht on drums, Steve Tubbert (Zoom) on bass. Terrence joined The Silver Maggies in 2010 after performing with band at the Murder Ballad Ball. He brought several original songs to add to the repertoire and splits singing and songwriting duties. The band added Amy Farrand (American Catastrophe, Atlantic Fadeout, EIO) on vocals and instrumentation, and Samon Rajabnik on B3 organ. Both artists performed a raucous set at the 2012 Murder Ballad Ball. The album was recorded by Chris Cosgrove at Black Lodge, Cosgrove Audio, WaveLab and Element Recording. Mixing was done in Tuscon, AZ at WaveLab by veteran producer/engineer Craig Schumacher (Calexico, Neko Case, DeVotchKa).]

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

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Show #513

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

Synergy Services + Bach Aria Soloists & newEar
+ Money Wolf Music at The Folk Alliance International Conference

Wednesday MidDay Medley Plays More Local Music & New Releases from: She’s A Keeper, The Dead Girls, Maria The Mexican, Josh Berwanger Band, Akkilles, Expassionates, The Silver Maggies, Tommy Donoho, Folkicide Mercury, Jason Beers, Jorge Arana Trio, John Statz & Josh Harty, Gary Winston Apple, Com Truise, Holy Ghost!, and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

At 10:30 Mark talks with Jennifer Kempema & Speed Levitch, about Synergy Services Art Soup an open house, Sunday, February 23, at 2001 NE Parvin Road, Kansas City, MO. The event benefits the broad services that Synergy provides at it’s Youth Crisis Shelter and Synergy Youth Resiliency Center including: housing, mental health, social services, medical and dental care, as well as free art and music workshops to any metro area youth. More info at: http://www.synergyservices.org

At 10:45 Bach Aria Soloists perform LIVE in our 90.1 FM studios. We’ll talk with Elizabeth Suh Lane, Mark Lowry, and Jeff Harshbarger, about the debut collaboration of Bach Aria Soloists and newEar, presenting “L’Histoire: From Bach to Stravinsky,” Saturday, February 22, at 8:00 pm. at Community Christian Church 4601 Main, Kansas City, Mo. Info at: http://www.newear.org, http://www.bachariasoloists.com or tickets.cto.umkc.edu

At 11:10 Kansas City based singer, songwriter, musician – Winston Apple joins us to talk about his new collection of songs titled, “Two Tones,” recorded by Mark Thies at Markosa Studios.

Tommy Donoho of Money Wolf Music

At 11:30 Christian Hankel joins us to present music from artists involved in the Money Wolf Music Showcase, for the Folk Alliance International Conference, Feb. 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center. John Statz & Josh Harty, and Tommy Donoho will perform live in the 90.1 FM Studios. We’ll also hear music from Expassionates and The Silver Maggies. For more information about the Money Wolf Music Showcase for the Folk Alliance International you can visit: http://www.folk.org or http://www.moneywolfmusic.com

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Show #513

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

Old Sound + Middle of The Map Fest + Sam Harris

1. Shy Boys – “Heart Is Mine”
from: Shy Boys / High Dive Records / January 21, 2014
[Brothers Collin Rausch, Kyle Rausch, and roommate Konnor Ervin, are members of the KC based band.]

[Shy Boys play an in-store performance at Mills Record Company, Saturday, Feb. 15, 7:30pm]

2. Gary Numan & The Tubeway Army – “Down In The Park”
from: Replicas / Beggars Banquet – Atco Records / April 1979

[Gary Numan will play Kansas City for The Middle of the Map Fest, April 3-5.]

3. Bummer – “Estocada”
from: Milk / Independent / October 23, 2013
[One of two EPs released last year from the Kansas City based trio of Matt Perrin on Guitar/Vocals, Mike Gustafson on Bass, Thomas Williams on Drums. The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Tyler Perryman.The call their music: neanderthal punk noise rock sludge from Kansas City]

[Bummer plays an in-store performance at Mills Record Company, Friday, Feb. 14 with Steady States]

10:15 – Interview with Nathan Reusch

Now in it’s 4th year, Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest, curated by The Record Machine, returns to Kansas City this April 3rd-5th, featuring local, national, international and emerging talent. Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest is the brainchild of Nathan Reusch of The Record Machine who joined us to talk more about this year’s festival.

This year’s Music Fest will take place April 3rd – 5th in Kansas City’s Westport entertainment district. The 3-day fest will feature more than 120 local, national, international and emerging artists including:

The Get Up Kids, of Montreal, Kate Nash, Gary Numan, Del the Funky Homosapien, J Roddy Walston and the Business, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Kishi Bashi, Fanfarlo, William Elliott Whitmore, Reggie and The Full Effect, WHY?, The Colourist, Shabazz Palaces, Those Darlins, Har Mar Superstar, S Carey, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Small Black, Peelander-Z, Wolf Eyes, Wayne Hancock, Dosh, Crash Kings, Big Black Delta, Cowboy Indian Bear, Palace, The Noise FM, La Guerre , Little Legend, Max Justus, Spirit is the Spirit , Dots Not Feathers, The Great American Canyon Band, Chambers, Hammerlord, White Mule, The Weeks, Upset, Roman Remains, Caroline Smith, The Tontons, The Belle Game, Milagres, Ski Lodge, Good Graeff, Nite, Beau Jennings & The Tigers, Maps For Travelers, The Sluts, CS Luxem, Psychic Heat, The Kickback, Ings, Schwervon!, State Bird, Nathan Phillips, BODY2BODY, Bummer, Outsides, Twinsmith, Ghetto Blaster, Mammoth Life, Me Like Bees, Conchance, Not A Planet, Actors & Actresses, Dead Girls, John Velghe & the Prodigal Sons, Sleepy Kitty, Eyelit, Steddy P, Rev Gusto, Shy Boys, Hearts of Darkness, Your Friend., Middle Twin, Stik Figa, Rooms Without Windows, AJ Gaither, Bears & Company, The Bad Ideas, Forrester, Anna Cole & the Other Lovers, Josh Berwanger Band, Heartfelt Anarchy, Maria The Mexican, Howard Iceberg & the Titanics, Mime Game, The Naughty Pines, Wells The Traveler, Jorge Arana Trio, The Hooten Hallers, Loose Park, Monta At Odds, Pedaljets, Supernauts, Twenty Thousand Strongman, Billy Beale and the Blues Preservationists, Is Paris Burning, LA Price, Olassa, Ruddy Swain, Vi Tran Band, Katy Guillen & the Girls, The Clementines, Konza Swamp Band, The Phillistines, Loaded Goat, Scruffy & the Janitors, Spinstyles, Various Blonde, The Electric Lungs, Victor & Penny, Gracie Schram, Let’s Use Teamwork, The Ready Brothers, and Those Poor Bastards. (line-up subject to change)

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

10:28

4. Ski Lodge – “Boy”
from: Big Heart / Dovecote / Aug. 20, 2013
[Full length debut from NYC based four piece band led by Andrew Marr, the multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter who wrote all of the lyrics and music, and played nearly every sound that ended up on the record. However, this was the first time the 26-year-old worked in a professional studio with a producer, the indelible Lewis Pesacov (Best Coast, Fool’s Gold), over several weeks in Los Angeles.]

[Ski Lodge will play Kansas City for The Middle of the Map Fest, April 3-5.]

10:31 – Underwriting

10:32

5. Old Sound – “String Quartet”
from: Rain Follows The Plow / Independent / February 2014
[Greg Herrenbruck ~ Bass & Vocals; Grady Keller ~ Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar & Vocals; Chad Brothers ~ Acoustic Guitar & Vocals. Recorded and produced by Phil Wade at his studio: Alluvial Fan.]

[Old Sound play Folk Alliance International Conf. Wed, Feb. 19 at Penn Valley on the KKFI Stage]

10:35 – Interview with Grady Keller and Chad Brothers of Old Sound

Chad Brothers, Greg Herrenbruck, and Grady Keller of Old Sound.

The members of Old Sound have been recording their new songs with producer and musician Phil Wade of The Wilders fame, at his new studio, Alluvial Fan. Fresh from their Monday night performance at The Rural Grit Happy Hour at the Brick, band members Grady Keller, & Chad Brothers joined us to discuss their new recording, “Rain Follows The Plow.” Old Sound will also be playing for the Folk Alliance International Conference Feb. 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center.

Grady Keller plays guitar and mandolin, Greg Herrenbruck plays bass and Chad Brothers plays lead guitar. All sing. The three members have been creating music together in some fashion for more than fifteen years.

Winfield, Kansas is the home of the Walnut Valley Festival but it is also the home of Greg Herrenbruck & Chad Brothers. These guys grew up picking, camping and performing at the festival. Old Sound, is a synthesis of the ideas, techniques, songs and stories we’ve found in those campgrounds.

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

10:50

6. Old Sound – “Migrations”
from: Rain Follows The Plow / Independent / February 2014
[Greg Herrenbruck ~ Bass & Vocals; Grady Keller ~ Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar & Vocals; Chad Brothers ~ Acoustic Guitar & Vocals. Recorded and produced by Phil Wade at his studio: Alluvial Fan.]

[Old Sound play The 2014 Folk Alliance International Conference Opening night KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb. 19 at Penn Valley on the KKFI Stage]

7. Katy Guillen & The Girls – “Stalling On Dreams”
from: Katy Guillen & The Girls – EP / Independent/ August, 2013
[Katy Guillen (guitar, vocals), Claire Adams (bass, vocals) & Stephanie Williams (drums). These three were recent finalist at the International Blues Competition in Memphis garnering new fans from all of the world. Katy Gullen and Claire Adams also play with Claire and The Crowded Stage.Katy Guillen is also a founding member og the band The D’Dinas.]

[The B’Dinas play recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. on Sat, Feb. 15, with Dolls On Fire, and Rev. Gusto]

11:00 – Station ID

8. Neutral Milk Hotel – “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea”
from: In the Aeroplane Over the Sea / Merge Records / Feb. 20, 1998
[American indie rock band formed by singer, guitarist, and songwriter Jeff Mangum in the early 1990s. On the band’s two full-length albums, Mangum played with a number of other musicians, notably Jeremy Barnes (drums), Scott Spillane (horns), Julian Koster (musical saw/banjo/accordion/bass guitar) and producer-instrumentalist Robert Schneider. Neutral Milk Hotel was one of the original members of the Elephant Six Collective, based in Athens, Georgia. They were on a hiatus from 1998 to 2013 developing an increasing cult following within the indie-music scene with Jeff Mangum enjoying almost legendary status. Jeff Mangum was a member of The Olivia Tremor Control, along with his friend Will Cullen Hart and Bill Doss, appearing on their first release, the California Demise 7”. Neutral Milk Hotel began life in Ruston, Louisiana, United States in the early 1990s, simply as a recording project for Mangum. He produced several demo cassettes, among them 1991’s Invent Yourself a Shortcake, 1992’s Beauty and 1993’s Hype City Soundtrack, along with two more from this period, seemingly unnamed.]

[Neutral Milk Hotel play Kansas City at The Uptown Theatre tomorrow night, Feb. 13 with Elf Power]

11:04 – Underwritng
11:05

9. Making Movies – “Cuna De Vida”
from: A La Deriva / Independent / December 21, 2012 [Enrique Chi (guitar/lead vox), Brendan Culp (drums), Diego Chi (bass), Juan-Carlos Chaurand (percussion /keyboard).]

[Making Movies present their Five Year Anniversary Show at the RecordBar, Friday, February 14, with The Conquerors. More info at: http://www.makingmoviestheband.com]

10. Eleni Mandell – “Put My Baby To Bed”
from: Let’s Fly A Kite / Yep Roc / Jan. 28, 2014
[We’ve interviewed Eleni Mandell twice on the show. Her new release explores the joys and trials of being a mother to young twins with the help of Nick Lowe’s crack backing band and producer Neil Brockbank.]

[Eleni Mandell plays Knuckleheads tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 13 with Vikesh Kapoor]

11. Sam Harris – “In My Life”
from: Always / Tsuris, Inc. – SamHarris.com / December 15, 2006

11:15 – Interview with Sam Harris

Long before The Voice or American Idol there was Star Search, a show that launched the career of Sam Harris who was the Male Vocalist Champion of the first season. Signed to Motown Records, his debut release “Sam Harris” and the follow up “Sam-I-Am” both contained Top 40 hits. Along with multi-platinum record sales, nine full length studio releases, and many years of touring, Sam is also a star of Broadway. He received a Drama Desk nomination for his role in the Tommy Tune-directed revival of GREASE. He was also nominated for a Drama League Award, a Tony Award, an Outer Critic’s Circle Award and a Drama Desk Award for his work in Cy Coleman’s THE LIFE. He’s also appeared on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS, in the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and in the musicals JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CABARET, HAIR and PIPPIN. Currently, Sam is preparing for the long-awaited production of THE BROADWAY MAN, in which he stars as the darkly complex and charismatic Al Jolson. Sam has also worked extensively in television. At the request of Elizabeth Taylor, Sam became one of the first celebrities to lead the fight against AIDS. Sam has performed in countless benefits and personally collected funds in every major theatre in the country for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He has also worked to raise funds and awareness for a number of children’s health organizations and continues to fight for equal rights and campaign for fair-minded politicians. Sam Harris will be on stage at The Folly Theatre, tomorrow night, Thurs., Feb. 13, at 7:30 pm, with a ‘Liter-Usical’ show that contains musical songs and literary selections from his new memoir, “Ham: Slices of a Life,” which was released in January, from Simon & Schuster.

“Ham” starts off with a short story about Sam Harris growing up in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. He left home at the early age of 15, to start working professionally as an actor. His first real job was Six Flags Over Mid-America in St. Louis in a show called “Ramblin’ Thru Missou.”

Sam knew what you wanted to do with his life at an early age, but he just had to fight to find the opportunities to do what you loved. His very first productions were in his family’s basement in a show called “An Evening of Music & Bowling.”

The turntable and vinyl records were a huge part of his early journey of discovery.

“Ham” tell stories from Sam’s life. The book is filled with wonderful characters who weave in and out of the stories. His father, a High School Band Director, is prominent throughout the book.

In 1983, Star Search introduced Sam to 25 million viewers each week, next came Motown Records, television appearances, world tours, Carnegie Hall, The Apollo. Motown embraced Sam for his incredible vocal abilities.

Sam became famous in an time when pop music was embracing a new British invasion of New Wave, androgynous singers, and gay artists who weren’t openly gay. Like many LGBT artists of the time, many of us knew and identified with Sam.

“Ham” tells the story of your Sam’s personal observations of wedding guests at Liza Minelli’s wedding with the “Man Whose Name Shall Go Unmentioned.” He specifically writes about Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor, two superstars who crossed Sam’s path and factored into his life. Sam has been friends with Liza for many years.

In “Ham” Sam writes about his husband and partner, Danny Jacobsen who he met while on the national tour of “Joesph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” He has been with Danny for 20 years and is now married and they have adopted a son, Cooper Atticus Harris-Jacobsen, born April 7, 2008.

Sam Harris has been an advocate for Gay marriage, fighting against Prop 8 in California. His most recent recording “Reclamation” deals directly with this civil rights matter.

On Sam’s debut, and in a Motown Apollo television special, and countless other variety and talk shows, he has performed “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” a song that has become one of his signatures. This past year, Sam performed the song beautifully on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

There are many celebrities in “Ham slices of a life,” as there should be.

Liza Minelli
Bette Midler
Jerry Blatt
Tommy Tune
Aretha Franklin
Donny Osmond
Lucille Ball
Frank Langella
Sarah Vaughn
Pattie LaPone
Ed McMahon
Rosie O’Donnell
Patti LaBelle
Todd Schroeder
Madonna

Sam Harris will be on stage at The Folly Theatre, Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 pm, with a ‘Liter-Usical’ a musical show based on “Ham: Slices of a Life,” which was just released in January, from Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster. He will be signing copies of his book after the show.

For ticket information you can visit: follytheatre.org

11:42

12. Sam Harris – “Somewhere Over The Rainbow”
from: Sam Harris / Motown / 1984

13. Connor Leimer – “Driving”
from: Like It’s June [EP] / Independent / November 1, 2013
[Connor Leimer – Guitar, Vocals; Blair Bryant- Bass; Hank Wiedel- Drums; Ben Kaster- vocals on “the wanderer”; Nick Riffle- Lead guitar on “doorbell”; Haley Ryan- vocals on “doorbell”; Brandon Thomas- Piano on “driving”. Words and Music by Connor Leimer. Recorded Summer 2013. Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlab except for “The Wanderer” recorded by Ben Kaster.]

[Connor Leimer was born and raised in KC, and has been writing songs and playing guitar since the 7th grade. Amazingly, he is now a Junior in High School and has just released his first EP entitled “Like it’s June”. His music is available on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud and Bandcamp. ]

14. The Blessed Broke – “Late in April”
from: Ladders Out of Purgatory / Independent / vinyl LP & digital download April 19, 2014
[2nd full length release from KC based band currently made up of: Brian Frame – Guitar/Vocals; Andrew Luker – Electric Guitar; Josh Mobley – Keys; Betse Ellis – Bass, and Matt Richey – Drums

[The Blessed Broke play The Brick on Saturday, Feb. 15, with Dead Voices and The Sawyers.]

[The Blessed Broke play a record release show April 19, at the recordBar]

15. Sara Swenson – “Time To Go”
from: All Things Big and Small / Independent / 2010

[Sara Swenson plays the Love Hangover, Sat, Feb 15, 7:00 pm , at the recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. with Barclay Martin, Kasey Rausch & Patrick Deveny, Victory & Penny, and The Blackbird Revue.]

[Sara Swenson plays the Folk Alliance International Conf. Feb 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center.]


11:59:30

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

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Show #512

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

Old Sound + Phil Wade + Middle of The Map Fest
+ Platinum Recording Artist, Actor, and Author: Sam Harris

Wednesday MidDay Medley Plays More Local Music & New Releases from: Old Sound, Katy Guillen & The Girls, Making Movies, Shy Boys, Bummer, The Blessed Broke, Connor Leimer, Sara Swenson, Eleni Mandell, Neutral Milk Hotel, Ski Lodge, Gary Numan, and Sam Harris.

At 10:15, Nathan Reusch co-founder of The Record Machine, and the brainchild of INK’s Middle of the Map Fest, April 3 – 5, joins us to talk more about this year’s line-up of musical artists for the festival! We’ll play music from featured bands and headliners of this year’s festival. More info at: http://www.middleofthemapfest.com

Chad Brothers, Greg Herrenbruck, and Grady Keller of Old Sound.

At 10:30, Old Sound, the Kansas City based band formed by Greg Herrenbruck, Grady Keller, and Chad Brothers along with their record producer Phil Wade, join us to talk about their debut recording, “Rain Follows The Plow,” recorded and produced by Phil Wade at his studio, Alluvial Fan.

At 11:15 recording artist, actor, and author Sam Harris, joins us live in our 90.1 FM studios. Sam Harris will be on stage at The Folly Theatre, Thursday night, on Feb. 13, at 7:30 pm. Sam will entertain the audience with selections from his new book, “Ham: Slices of a Life,” which was released January of 2014, from Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster. The book has been called “New Yorker-worthy,” by The New York Times, Harris’ 16 humorous stories and essays discuss friendship, celebrity, growing up and getting sober.

After winning STAR SEARCH in its premiere season, Sam Harris and his powerhouse pop, gospel and theater-influenced vocals have never looked back. He is a multi-platinum recording artist with nine full length studio releases. On Broadway, Sam received a Drama Desk nomination for his role in the Tommy Tune-directed revival of GREASE. He was also nominated for a Drama League Award, a Tony Award, an Outer Critic’s Circle Award and a Drama Desk Award for his work in Cy Coleman’s THE LIFE. He’s also appeared on Broadway in Mel Brooks’ THE PRODUCERS, in the national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT and in the musicals JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CABARET, HAIR and PIPPIN. Currently, Sam is preparing for the long-awaited production of THE BROADWAY MAN, in which he stars as the darkly complex and charismatic Al Jolson.

For ticket info: http://www.follytheatre.org and to reserve a Hardcover of Ham: Slices of a Life: Essays and Stories for at-Event pick-up, call Rainy Day Books at 913-384-3126 or visit: http://www.RainyDayBooks.com

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Show #512

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 Midcoast Sound”
+ Kasey Rausch Live! + Summer Osborne Live!
+ Nathan Reusch & Middle of the Map Announcement!
+ Marion Merritt & Betse Ellis co-host

1. Hunter Long – “Chadi extended”
from: Music for Chadi El-Koury’s choreography / Hunter Long / Jan, 2014
[City in Motion Dance Theater’s 11th annual “A Modern Night at the Folly” Saturday, February 8 at 8:00pm, at The Folly Theater featuring the work of choreographers: Muriel Cohan, Jane Gotch, Chadi El-Khoury, Dawn Karlovsky, Elaine Kimble-Peaks, Cathy Patterson, Kameron Saunders, Tiffany Sisemore, Patrick Suzeau, Paula Weber and City in Motion’s own Stephanie Whittler. Tickets at Follytheater.org. More info at: http://www.cityinmotion.org.]

10:04 – Pledge Break #1

Our WMM Winter Fund Drive Team: Marion Merritt and Betse Ellis

Betse Ellis, is one of the hardest working musicians in KC, known by many as a founding member of The Wilders. Betse recently released her 2nd full-length solo release, the critically acclaimed, “High Moon Order.”

Marion Merritt is our most frequent contributor to Wednesday MidDay Medley, joining us to share recordings and info from her musically encyclopedic brain. Marion spent 18 years as manager of the Music Department at Barnes & Noble on the Plaza, but recently left her to pursue a new musical venture.

90.1 FM KKFI Kansas City Community Radio is a non-commercial radio station. Three times a year, we interrupt our regularly scheduled programming, to ask YOU our beautiful-listeners, to help us continue 90.1 FM’s unique, 24-7 programming, that is…essentially free to you, to tune into. While the spirit of this station is kept alive by hundreds of volunteers who passionately donate their time and abilities to keep the transmission of our 100,000-watt-signal alive. We are a operated by a not-for-profit organization, incorporated over 35 years ago, called The MidCoast Radio Project. We’re non-profit but we still have to pay the electric bill, the rent on our fully accessible production studios and offices, the insurance, and for our small staff. Even though we have hundreds of committed volunteers, who donate thousands of hours every year, producing radio shows, answering phones, creating websites, producing benefits, rewiring the board, setting up our computer system, we still need YOU, our listener, to take a moment and call 888-931-0901 and donate to keep us alive! Our volunteers are waiting to hear from YOU right now.

YOU are the reason we were able to go onto the airwaves 26 years ago. You are the reason we’ve been able to continue all these years.

Wednesday MidDay Medley offers crucial info on music and art. In just the last 9 months on Wednesday MidDay Medley we have interviewed musicians and bands including: Shy Boys, The Grisly Hand, Red Kate, Katy & The Girls, Akkilles, Krystle Warren, The ACB’s, Summer Osborne, Dead Voices, Making Movies, The Latenight Callers, The Wires, Pedaljets, Clementines, Dollar Fox, Bach Aria Soloists, Rural Grit All Stars, Gamelan Genta Kasturi, Schwervon!, Sterling Witt, Connie Dover & Bob Walkenhorst, Beautiful Bodies, Soft Reeds, Madisen Ward & The Mama Bear, Vi Tran, Ernest James Zydeco, Wells The Traveler, The Blackbird Revue, The Empty Spaces, My Brothers & Sisters, David Burchfield, Matt Hayden, Amy Farrand, Folkicide, Betse Ellis, 3 Son Green, Kristie Stremel, Sneeky Creeps, Brandon Draper, The Depth and The Whisper, and The Brannock Device. We’ve also talked with artists involved with Apocalyspe Meow, Middle of the Map Fest, The Midwest Music Foundation, Element Recording Studio, The Crossroads Music Festival, The Crossroads Summer Block Party, Golden Sound Records, The Record Machine, Record Store Day, Johnson County Community College Performing Arts Series, and Mills Record Company. We’ve welcomed as our guests: artists, film makers, musicians & organizers to join us to share the story of what is happening in the Kansas City arts, activism, & cultural scene.

10:12

2. PedalJets – “Conversations”
from: What’s In Between / Electric Moth Records / June 25, 2013
[1st album of new material in 23 years. Paul Malinowski (Vocals, Guitar), Rob Morrow (Drums, Vocals), Mike Allmayer (Guitar, Vocals), Matt Kesler (Bass, Vocals). Produced by The Pedaljets & Paul Malinoski. It was announced last week that Cody Wyoming has now joined the band. More info: thepedaljets.com]

3. Schwervon! – “Truth Teller”
from: Courage / Olive Juice Records / September 28, 2012 [Schwervon! is a two piece rock band. Nan plays drums and Matt plays guitar and they both sing. They lived in NYC for 15 years and then a few years ago Matt brough Nan back to Kansas City. They continue to tour all over the world. They recorded Courage with Memphis-based engineer Doug Easley who’s worked with Pavement, Sonic Youth, Cat Power.]

[Schwervon! plays Fokl Gallery, 56 Central, KCK, Thurs. Feb. 13, 9:00 pm, w/ Tyvek, The Bad Ideas.]

4. Shy Boys – “Keeps Me On My Toes”
from: Shy Boys / High Dive Records / January 21, 2014
[Brothers Collin Rausch, Kyle Rausch, and roommate Konnor Ervin, are members of the KC based band.]

[Shy Boys play an in-store performance February 15, at Mills Record Company]

10:20 – Pledge Break #2

Each year Wednesday MidDay Medley interviews over 200 guests.

We’ve featured segments and interviews about: Dear Diary, LikeMe Lighthouse, Spinning Tree Theatre, Martin Luther King Jr., The Midwest Music Foundation, The KC Fringe Festival, The Kauffman Center for The Performing Arts, The Charlotte Street Foundation, The Latino Writers Collective, The Kansas City Art Institute, The Folly Theatre, The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre, Out Here Now Film Festival, OutSpokenKC: Love & Marriage, The Kansas City Public Library, The 816 Bike Collective, The Urban Culture Project, Amnesty International, Main Street Day, Byproduct The Laundromat, AIDS Walk KC, Gay Pride, The Writer’s Place, Johnson County Community College Performing Arts Series, and Bread KC. While playing music is our primary focus, we supplement the programming with interviews from area writers, musicians, film makers, actors, artists, who all ask to come on the show to share information with our diverse audience.

10:28

5. Old Sound – “The Ocean”
from: Rain Follows The Plow / Independent / February 2014
[Greg Herrenbruck ~ Bass & Vocals; Grady Keller ~ Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar & Vocals; Chad Brothers ~ Acoustic Guitar & Vocals. Recorded and produced by Phil Wade at his studio: Alluvial Fan. Phil Wade and the band will be our guest on Wednesday MidDay Medley on February 12]

[Old Sound play the Rural Grit Happy Hour, Monday, Feb. 10th at The Brick, 6-9PM.]

[Old Sound play The 2014 International Folk Alliance Conference Opening night KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb. 19 at Penn Valley on the KKFI Stage]

10:32 – Underwriting

10:33 – Interview with Kasey Rausch

Kasey Rausch is a regular performer at The Rural Grit Happy Hour, she is a member of the bands: The Buttermilk Boys, The Naughty Pines, and Partners in Glory. Beginning Sunday, March 2, at 9:00 am she’ll premiere her new weekly radio show River Trade Radio, with her friend Mikal Shapiro, on 90.1 FM. Kasey joins us to discuss the Song-writers Living Room Session, Sat, Feb. 8, at 9:00 pm at Knuckleheads, with Sky Smeed, Kasey Rausch, & Lyal Strickland.

Kasey also plays The Appleseed Collective, Monday, February 17, at Czar Bar.

10:40

10:40 – Pledge Break #3

90.1 FM is Local & Vocal & Heard All Over! 90.1 FM is a grassroots movement, a radio station created by the people in the village. 37 years ago those people created a not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization called, The MidCoast Radio Project and for ten years volunteers worked to raise the funds to buy a signal, a tower, and create a physical station with studios and offices, to serve the community. In February of 1988, KKFI began broadcasting over the airwaves…

Those first radio shows were pre-recorded on reel to reel tape in the basement of Tom Crane’s house, and then delivered to the tower site and transmitter, to be played.

Anne Winter aka “Little Orphan Annie” hosted Kansas City’s first punk show on the airwaves, on 90.1 FM.

In the late 1990s Robert Moore served as Station Manager.

Former locations of 90.1 FM: The Crossroads, Westport, and now 39th & Main.

Programs on 90.1 FM have been recognized for their excellence from The National Federation of Community Broadcasters, GLAAD, International Labor Communications Association, The Pitch Kansas City, Hear Me Out Toastmasters, The Kansas City Star, and many others.

90.1 FM is telling the story of the Kansas City Metropolitan region with our organic and locally produced programming. Hundreds of guests are interviewed every month on 90.1 FM Public Affairs and Music Shows

So many bands and musicians got their first radio airplay on 90.1 FM.

90.1 FM has been Playing More Local Music Then Anyone Else for 26 Years! In one week of programming you will hear over 2000 different songs.

90.1 FM is the only Kansas City station offering such a diverse mix of musical genre that often are overlooked or completely ignored entirely by other media.

90.1 FM offers: Jazz – Mondays thru Fridays, Blues – 6 days a week, Reggae – Saturdays & Sundays, Hip Hop, Latin Music, Americana, Fusion, Rockabilly, Chamber Music, Metal, Punk, Freeform, Soul, Folk, World, Native American, Psychedelic, Rock, and Local Music.

10:48

6. Betse Ellis – “Long Time to Get There”
from: High Moon Order / Free Dirt Records / June 14, 2013
Also available on: Midwestern Audio Vol. 2 – Electric Hullabaloo / Midwest Music Foundation

7. Krystle Warren & The Faculty – “Forever is a Long Time”
from: Love Songs: A Time You May Embrace / Parlour Door Music / April 9, 2012 UK]
[Paseo Arts Academy Graduate was signed to a French label, Because Music and then created her own label: Parlour Door Music. Krystle has been touring Europe opening for Rufus Wainwright, Nick Cave, Norah Jones, and Joan As Police Woman. Krystle Warren’s new album came from a 13 day recording session in Brooklyn, where she recorded the songs live with 28 musicians including her band, The Faculty, alongside choirs, horn and string sections. Krystle wrote the songs, and is releasing the music in 2 separate releases. We interviewed Krystle on our Oct. 23, 2013 show.]

8. The Get Up Kids – “Ten Minutes”
from: Something to Write Home About / Vagrant Records / Sept. 21, 1999

10:59 – Station ID

10:59 – Interview with Nathan Reusch

Now in it’s 4th year, Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest, curated by The Record Machine, returns to Kansas City this April 3rd-5th, featuring local, national, international and emerging talent. Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest is the brainchild of Nathan Reusch of The Record Machine who joined us live to make a very special announcement about bands and artists who will be part of this year’s festival.

This year’s Music Fest will take place April 3rd – 5th in Kansas City’s Westport entertainment district. The 3-day fest will feature more than 120 local, national, international and emerging artists including: The Get Up Kids, of Montreal, J Roddy Walston and the Business, Kate Nash, Del the Funky Homosapien and many more. Venues for the music fest include: Record Bar, Riot Room, Ernie Biggs and Westport Saloon, as well as an expanded outdoor stage.

Tickets are available for purchase online at middleofthemapfest.com.
• Music Fest: $55 per person for a three-day pass
• All-Access Pass: $90 per person for access to all music, forum and film events

2014 Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest Full Music Line-Up:

The Get Up Kids, of Montreal, Kate Nash, Gary Numan, Del the Funky Homosapien, J Roddy Walston and the Business, !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Kishi Bashi, Fanfarlo, William Elliott Whitmore, Reggie and The Full Effect, WHY?, The Colourist, Shabazz Palaces, Those Darlins, Har Mar Superstar, S Carey, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Small Black, Peelander-Z, Wolf Eyes, Wayne Hancock, Dosh, Crash Kings, Big Black Delta, Cowboy Indian Bear, Palace, The Noise FM, La Guerre , Little Legend, Max Justus, Spirit is the Spirit , Dots Not Feathers, The Great American Canyon Band, Chambers, Hammerlord, White Mule, The Weeks, Upset, Roman Remains, Caroline Smith, The Tontons, The Belle Game, Milagres, Ski Lodge, Good Graeff, Nite, Beau Jennings & The Tigers, Maps For Travelers, The Sluts, CS Luxem, Psychic Heat, The Kickback, Ings, Schwervon!, State Bird, Nathan Phillips, BODY2BODY, Bummer, Outsides, Twinsmith, Ghetto Blaster, Mammoth Life, Me Like Bees, Conchance, Not A Planet, Actors & Actresses, Dead Girls, John Velghe & the Prodigal Sons, Sleepy Kitty, Eyelit, Steddy P, Rev Gusto, Shy Boys, Hearts of Darkness, Your Friend., Middle Twin, Stik Figa, Rooms Without Windows, AJ Gaither, Bears & Company, The Bad Ideas, Forrester, Anna Cole & the Other Lovers, Josh Berwanger Band, Heartfelt Anarchy, Maria The Mexican, Howard Iceberg & the Titanics, Mime Game, The Naughty Pines, Wells The Traveler, Jorge Arana Trio, The Hooten Hallers, Loose Park, Monta At Odds, Pedaljets, Supernauts, Twenty Thousand Strongman, Billy Beale and the Blues Preservationists, Is Paris Burning, LA Price, Olassa, Ruddy Swain, Vi Tran Band, Katy Guillen & the Girls, The Clementines, Konza Swamp Band, The Phillistines, Loaded Goat, Scruffy & the Janitors, Spinstyles, Various Blonde, The Electric Lungs, Victor & Penny, Gracie Schram, Let’s Use Teamwork, The Ready Brothers, and Those Poor Bastards. (More to be announced, line-up subject to change)

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

11:05

9. Caroline Smith – “Magazine”
from: Half About Being a Woman / Unighted Interests / Oct. 8, 2013

10. Victor & Penny – “I’ll Never Say ‘Never Again’ Again”
from: Antique Pop / V & P Productions / December 9, 2011
[Jeff Freling is one the best guitarists in the area. He played with the Chicago Blue Man Group for many seasons; and Erin McGrane made a splash in the cabaret group Alacartoona, as well as many appearances as an actress in major films.]

[Victor & Penny play Californos, Saturday, Feb. 8, and they are featured performers at this years International Folk Alliance Conference February 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center.]

11:10 – Pledge Break #4

KKFI keeps me culturally connected. Through the great public affairs, news, and music programs on 90.1 FM, we can all be “in the loop” with all that is happening in the area and the world. Information and entertainment that is guided by a mission, rather than a need to deliver consumers to advertisers.

KKFI’s daily Blues and Jazz Calendars let me know where LIVE music is being performed, today! While other stations may feature corporate programming, from national and regional media conglomerates, or a playlist that one person alone, creates for the entire schedule. 90.1 FM KKFI’s amazing programming is hand-crafted by over 100 different people from right here in Kansas City. 90.1 FM’s programming is created by people who crearte their playlists, based on what is happening in our world and in our city. 90.1 FM doesn’t pretend to be “community” or “public” we live it! We are not owned by a television station or a university or a national corporate media conglomerate. 90.1 FM KKFI is essentially owned by YOU the listener. Your investments in our community airwaves, are what keep 90.1 alive. It is YOU we listen to, instead of advertisers selling breast enhancements, diet pills, or bad political campaign adverts.

Because of YOU, and your generous financial support, 90.1 FM KKFI is able to offer locally produced weekly programs offering: LGBT public affairs, multiple blues and jazz shows, Eco Radio, local theatre interviews, urban public affairs, ArtSpeak Radio, Occupy KC, Spanish language programs, and unfiltered news programs like: Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman, Alternate Radio, This Way Out, Counterspin, Free Speech Radio News, and so much more.

11:18

11. Sneaky Creeps – “Fiddlesticks”
from: Bell St. Radio / Independent / January 5, 2013
[3rd release from Sneaky Creeps. Recorded in the Sneaky Creeps living room/practice space (A.K.A. Bell St. Radio) with a single AKG 414. It was later overdubbed with vocals and professionally mastered by Joel Nanos of Element Recording Studios. Max – Drums & Yell/Talk, Isaac – Bass, Andy – Guitar & Yell/Talk.]

12. Ghosty – “YR WILD LIFE”
from: GHOSTY / More Famouser Records / April 17, 2012
[3rd full length release from Lawrence and KC area band. Ghosty is Andrew Connor, Mike Nolte an Bill Belzer who recorded their new album themselves over the last couple of years with help from David Wetzel, Josh Adams, Jake Blanton, Konnor Ervin, Ryan Connor, Kirsten Paludan, and Dan Talmadge. The new release was pressed on vinyl and available on LP and digital download. More info at ghostysounds.com.]

11:23 – Underwriting

11:24 – Interview with Summer Osborne

Summer Osborne is a fearless and commanding singing songwriter based in St. Louis. Her 2013 release “As I Am” was one of out favorite releases of the year. Summer’s latest project: “The Art of Awakening,” a fusion of music & spoken word, created by Summer Osborne and Jen Harris, plays Saturday, March 1, 7:00pm, at Uptown Arts Bar.

11:32 – Pledge Break #5

KKFI offers 24-7 programming, and YOU (the listener), basically get all of this amazing programming for “free.” I, for one, love that I can turn on my radio, or computer device, and tune into the 90.1 FM’s 100,000 watt, crystal-clear signal, and hear the music, information, news, entertainment, events, and stories, that I really cannot find anywhere else. 90.1 is my comfort, my special companion, my friend, introducing me to all kinds of new & local music, as well as the news & information without the intrusion of commercials. It is radio brought to YOU by real people, who create these shows out of love, and are guided by KKFI’s noble mission that “seeks to stimulate, educate and entertain our audience, to reflect the diversity of the local and world community, and to provide a channel for individuals and groups, issues and music that have been overlooked, suppressed or under-represented by other media.”

Driving in your car, at the office, at the gym, in your garage, in your cubicle, in your art space, on your ipod, at your construction site, in your kitchen, in your barn, YOU can take 90.1 with you, as your companion. 90.1 FM is generally a good date. Good for a few laughs, fun to dance with, always interested in good conversation. Isn’t 90.1 FM KKFI worth a few dollars a day, or a week? So many people tune in to kkfi.org everyday, but studies show, that less than 10 percent actually donate to keep this miracle of broadcasting alive. Your support means that you will help bring this programming to folks who could not donate at this time, for whatever the reason.

11:40

13. Marva Whitney – “Daddy Don’t Know About Sugar Bear”
from: Eccentric Soul: The Forte Label / Numero Group – Cleanteen Records / Sept. 3, 2013
[Born Marva Ann Manning, May 1, 1944 in Kansas City, Kansas. Whitney’s performing career started as early as three years old while touring with her family’s gospel group, the Manning Gospel Singers. In 1960, when she was 16, she joined a Kansas gospel group, the Alma Whitney Singers, and ended up marrying Harry Whitney, the brother-in-law of the group’s leader. Ever since, she has gone by her married name, Marva Whitney. Marva Whitney is well known as a funk vocalist. Singing with James Brown in the late 1960s, she was able to make a name for herself with powerful songs like “I’m Tired, I’m Tired, I’m Tired (Things Better Change Before Its Too Late)” and “If You Don’t Work (You Can’t Eat).” Her recording of “It’s My Thing (You Can’t Tell Me Who to Sock It To)” reached the R&B Top 20. Her song “Unwind Yourself” has been sampled numerous times, most recognisably by DJ Mark the 45 King on his 1987 track “The 900 Number”, which was then sampled by DJ Chad Jackson on his 1990 hit single “Hear the Drummer (Get Wicked)” (UK #3 in July 1990), by DJ Kool on his 1996 hit “Let Me Clear My Throat” (UK #6 in March 1997), Sway on his 2009 track Mercedes Benz and Mac Miller on his 2011 track Party On Fifth Ave. In 2006, Marva Whitney collaborated with German born DJ/collector/manager DJ Pari and Japanese funk orchestra Osaka Monaurail to produce a new single, “I Am What I Am”. Osaka Monaurail style themselves on the James Brown sound and the single was produced in the fashion of an authentic release of the recordings she produced with Brown in 1969. Two successful tours of Japan and a full length album release followed, also entitled “I Am What I Am”. In 2007, 2008 and 2009, the tour was also brought to Europe. In December 2009, Whitney collapsed on stage in front of thousands of fans in Lorne, Australia, while performing with The Transatlantics at Falls Festival. She was immediately rushed to Geelong Hospital, where doctors diagnosed a stroke. The remaining dates of her tour had to be canceled, but Whitney made a recovery and performed again in 2010. In December 2012, Whitney died from complications of pneumonia at her home. She was 68]

[Marva Whitney and Forte Records will be featured in “Art and Soul, It’s My Thing,” February 7 at 6:00pm, presented by the Kansas City Crossroads gallery, and Kultured Chameleon Street Art Gallery, at 1739 Oak, Kansas City, MO. The show features artwork by Alexander Austin, Luke and Pat Rocha, Aaron Sutton, J.T. Daniels, SIKE, Danny Staton, ERRA, Duncan Burnett, Ociel Ramos, and Will Willmott. The artists’ works are displayed alongside local music collectors’ Kansas City Soul ephemera. Kansas City Soul ephemera includes promotional black and white photographs, posters, and album covers featuring Kansas City’s hottest musicians and groups from back in the day, and an audio listening station featuring the sounds of the legendary Kansas City record label, FORTE.]

14. Sara Swenson – “Snow”
from: All Thinks Big and Small / Independent / 2010

[Sara Swenson will play the International Folk Alliance Conference Feb 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center.]

15. Kirsten Paludan & The Key Party – “Siberia”
from: Up All Night / Independent / December 21, 2013
[Recorded at Element Studios, KCMO, February – November 2012. Produced by Kirsten Paludan and David Gaume. Engineered and mixed by David Gaume. Additional tracking on ‘Siberia’ by Joel Nanos. Cover artwork: ‘Moon’ by Jeremy Rockwell. Design: Studio Ike. Photo: Jeffrey McKee.]

[Kirsten Paludan will be our guest on the February 26 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley]

11:52 – Pledge Break #6

11:59:30

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

Sources for notes on tracks and interview segments come from: artist’s websites and wikipedia.org.

Show #511

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 Midcoast Sound”
+ Kasey Rausch Live! + Summer Osborne Live!
+ Nathan Reusch & Middle of the Map Announcement!
+ Marion Merritt & Betse Ellis co-host

Public Art is Beautiful!

At 10:30, Kasey Rausch performs LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios. Mark talks with Kasey about her new radio show River Trade Radio, beginning March 2 on 90.1 FM. Kasey will share details about the Songwriters Living Room Session, Sat, Feb. 8, at 9:00 pm at Knuckleheads, with Sky Smeed, Kasey Rausch, & Lyal Strickland.

At 11:00, Nathan Reusch co-founder of The Record Machine, and the Middle of the Map Fest joins us to reveal this year’s line-up of musical artists for the festival! We’ll play music from two of the featured bands and headliners. More info at: http://www.middleofthemapfest.com

At 11:30 Summer Osborne performs LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios. Mark talks with Summer about “The Art of Awakening Experience,” a fusion of music and spoken word created by Summer Osborne and writer Jen Harris, Sat, March 1, at 7:00 pm, at the Uptown Arts Bar.

Marion Merritt and Betse Ellis join Mark for the entire show to encourage listeners to call 888-931-0901, to support COMMUNITY Radio. Timothy Finn of Kansas City Star and INK named Wednesday MidDay Medley “The Best Place to Hear Local Music on the Radio.”

If you donate to 90.1 FM KKFI’s Winter Fund Drive Show we’ll send you some very fine “Thank You Gifts.”

$90.00 donation – a “What’s Local & Vocal & Heard All Over?” T-shirt
$150.00 donation – a “Guest DJ” for a 1-hour music show
$200.00 donation you can receive both!

If you donate $50.00 or more, on MC/Visa/Discover/AMEX only during Wednesday MidDay Medley, you can choose one of the following “Thank You Gifts” :

The MidCoast Spirit Bag (includes):
*A Free T-Shirt (from Mills Record Company)
*$10 Gift Certificate (from Vinyl Renaissance W. 39th)
*Natural Hand Made Soap (from Doc Lerner’s Quality Goods)
*Natural Chapstick (from Doc Lerner’s Quality Goods)
*4 Free Buttons and/or Stickers (from It’s A Beautiful Day)
*PedalJets vinyl “What’s In Between” (Electric Moth Records)
*Shy Boys debut CD “Shy Boys” (from High Dive Records)
*Red Kate vinyl “When the troubles come” (from Replay Records USA)
*Midwestern Audio Vol. 2 CD (from Midwest Music Foundation)
*Sharon Jones & Dap Kings Poster (from Mills Record Co.)
(10 MidCoast Spirit Bags are available.)

The “MidCoast Sound” Six-CD Set, featuring the latest from: Ghosty, Fourth of July, ACBs, Summer Osborne, and Midwestern Audio Vol. 2 – Electric Hullabaloo, plus a surprise, high quality, critically acclaimed CD from one of our favorite mid coastal area bands.
(5 CD packages are available.)

A voucher for 2 tickets to any show at the Performing Arts Series at Johnson County Community College. Shows include:
*RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles (Fri, Feb. 7);
*The Graduate (Sat, Feb 8);
*Venice Baroque Orchestra w/ Philippe Jaroussky, countertenor (Fri, Feb 14);
*David Finckel, cello and Wu Han, piano (Sat, Feb. 22);
*Danú (Sat, Mar. 8);
*Turtle Island Quartet (Sun, March 9);
*The American Place Theatre’s Literature to Life® Stage Presentation of The Giver By Lois Lowry (Tues, Apr. 1);
*Brasil Guitar Duo (Fri, Apr. 11);
*Diavolo (Fri, Apr. 25 and Sat, Apr. 26);
*The Church Basement Ladies “A Mighty Fortress Is Our Basement” (May 20, 21, 22).
For info about Performing Arts Series, (913) 469-4445 or visit jccc.edu/TheSeries
(10 pairs of vouchers available.)

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

Show #511

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

Marion Merritt’s Musical Discoveries
+ Natalie Gallagher + Spinning Tree Theatre

1. Dimitri From Paris – “Prologue”

2. William Onyeador – “Good Name”
from: World Psychedelic Classics, Vol 5: Who Is William Onyeabor? / Luaka Bop / 2013

10:14

3. Stevie Wonder – Too High
from: Innervisions / Motown / 2003

4. Steely Dan – “Black Cow”
from: Aja / Universal / 2002

10:26

5. London Grammar – “Strong”
from: If You Wait / Metal & Dust Recordings / 2013

6. Glasser – “Landscape”
from: Interiors / True Panther Sounds / 2013

7. Cate Le Bon – “Are You With Me Now?”
from: Mug Museum / Wichita / 2013

10:40 – Underwriting

8. Duke Ellington – “Portrait of Mahalia Jackson”
from: New Orleans Suite / Warner Bros. / 2012

9. Leo Welch – “Praise His Name”
from: Sabougla Voices / Big Legal Mess Records – Fat Possum / 2014

10:54

10. Morgan Delt – “Barbarian Kings”
from: Barbarian Kings / Trouble In Mind / 2013

11. Morgan Delt – “Black Tuna Gang”
from: Barbarian Kings / Trouble In Mind / 2013

11:00 – Station ID

12. 39 Clocks – “Shake The Hippie”
from: Pain it Dark / Bureau B / 2009

13. Forest Swords – “Anneka’s Battle”
from: Engravings / Tri Angle / 2013

14. Express Rising – “Leland Sprinkle”
from: Express Rising / Numero Group / 2013

11:15 – Interview with Natalie Gallagher

Natalie Gallagher is the new Music Editor at the Pitch. She moved to Kansas City from Minneapolis, where she wrote for about music the Minneapolis City Pages for the past three years.

Natalie Gallagher replaced former Music Editor David Hudnall who now works as a staff writer.

Natalie is covering the diverse KC music scene, including the Folk Alliance International and INTERNATIONAL FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE, February 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center.

You can connect with Natalie at natalie.gallagher@pitch.com. You can also follow her on Twitter at: @frecklednfab.

11:30 – Underwriting

11:31 – Interview with Andy Parkhurst and Julie Shaw

Spinning Tree Theatre’s production of “Motherhood Out Loud,” playing February 6-16, at Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. More info at http://www.spinningtreetheatre.com.

11:45

15. Dum Dum Girls – “Lost Boys and Girls Club”
from: Too True / Sub Pop / 2014

16. Warpaint – “Love is To Die”
from: Warpaint / Rough Trade / 2014

17. BRONCHO – “It’s On”
from: It’s On / BRONCHO / 2013

11:59:30

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

Sources for notes on tracks and interview segments come from: artist’s websites and wikipedia.org and where noted.

Show #510

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

Marion Merritt’s Musical Discoveries
+ Natalie Gallagher + Spinning Tree Theatre

William Onyeador

Mark welcomes Marion Merritt who joins us to share information from her musically-encyclopedic-brain. Marion plays tracks from: Stevie Wonder and Steely Dan (for Louis Reyna), William Onyeador, London Grammer, Glasser, Little Majorette, Cate Le Bon, Forest Swords, Duke Ellington, Leo Welsh, 5 Gentlemen, Chothilde, 39 Clocks, No Joy, Morgan Delt, BRONCHO, Express Rising, Bird Nest Roys.

At 11:15 we’ll talk with Natalie Gallagher, the new Music Editor at the Pitch.

At 11:30 we’ll talk with company members of Spinning Tree Theatre‘s production of “Motherhood Out Loud,” playing February 6-16, at Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. More info at http://www.spinningtreetheatre.com

Marion Merritt is the co-creator of the blog: a2-m3.com providing information about: Music, Film, Art, Books, Television, Technology, with links, downloads, and articles keeping us current with the latest musical and film news.

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

Show #510

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

Money Wolf Music & Folk Alliance International
+ Kaite Stover of Kansas City Public Library
+ Enrique Chi of Making Movies
+ Sterling Witt’s New Music & European Tour

1. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – “Retreat!”
from: Give The People What They Want / Daptone Records / Jan 14, 2014

2. Cate Le Bon – “I Can’t Help You”
from: Mug Museum / Witchita Recordings / November 12, 2013
[Originally from in Cardiff, Wales, now based in California, she sings in both English and Welsh. Singled out by critics for her dark lyrical content, and “haunting voice.” She released one of our favorite records of 2012.]

[Cate Le Bon plays the recordBar, Monday, January, 27]

3. John Statz with Josh Harty – “World of War”
from: 12 August / Money Wolf Music / February 18, 2014
[Recorded unrehearsed, live, with no edits, and no punches at Silo Sounds on the south side of Denver, on a free day between shows. John and Josh had played Denver the night before, and only had to drive as far as Fort Collins the next. Josh Hatly is originally from North Dakota and John Statz is from Wisconsin. Currently based in Denver the two artists were recently signed to Kansas City Recording label, Money Wolf Music.]

[John Statz with Josh Harty will play Czar bar, Tues, Feb. 18, with a special CD Release of 12 August, with Zachary Lucky, and Tommy Donoho.]

[John Statz & Josh Harty play The 2014 International Folk Alliance Conference Opening night KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb. 19 – Money Wolf Presents Showcase, at Pershing South, 8:00 to 1:00, featuring: Jason Beers, Jorge Arana Trio, The Silver Maggies, Dollar Fox, Expassionates.]

10:15 – Interview with Christian Hankel

Musician, actor, writer, producer – Christian Hankel is a long-time veteran of the Kansas City Music Scene. Christian is a member of two Money Wolf Music bands, Alacartoona and The Hillary Watts Riot, he is a co-founder of the performance collective Monocle, and a year ago he became an official partner in the Kansas City-based label Money Wolf Music. Christian joins us to talk about Money Wolf Music, their Young Songwriters Contest, and Money Wolf Music’s collaboration with the International Folk Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, February 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center.

On the Money Wolf Music website, it is written that Christian Hankel is dedicated to casting a wider focus on and distribution for acts that have come to be known as The Modern Sound of Kansas City. “I’m very excited to be joining Money Wolf Music,” says Hankel. “Their innovative, community-based approach to making and promoting music has already created a strong family of mutually supportive bands. I’m looking forward to exploring new promotion strategies with them, and to widening the collective to include classical, theatrical, and jazz artists.”

Folk Alliance International and INTERNATIONAL FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE, February 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center.

The 2014 International Folk Alliance Conference Opening night KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb 19 – Money Wolf’s Showcase, 8:00pm to 1:00am, featuring: Jason Beers, John Statz & Josh Harty, Jorge Arana Trio, The Silver Maggies, Dollar Fox, Expassionates.

Folk Alliance International is bringing over 3000 musicians & music industry professionals to KC for the 26th annual International Folk Conference in February. Money Wolf Music is working to spotlight our local music scene.

Folk Alliance International (FAI) is a membership-based industry group that advocates for folk music and dance, and provides support services for musicians. Defining “folk” as art which is “indigenous to one’s region or culture,” FAI welcomes artists from a wide variety of genres – blues, rock, country and alt-country, singer/songwriter, world music, zydeco, and many more – and styles both traditional and contemporary.

Money Wolf Music is sponsoring a Kansas City Showcase at the conference which will present live performances by over 30 local professional artists. The artists are a cross-section of the huge pool of talent we have here, and represent many musical genres. The showcase will highlight the quality and diversity of our music scene. It will also put local musicians in direct contact with an international audience of music

Money Wolf Music is also sponsoring a Young Songwriters Contest.

The 2014 INTERNATIONAL FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE Opening night KC Extravaganza Wednesday, February 19 – Money Wolf Presents Showcase, at Pershing South, 8:00pm to 1:00am, featuring: Jason Beers, John Statz & Josh Harty, Jorge Arana Trio, The Silver Maggies, Dollar Fox, Expassionates. Info at: http://www.moneywolfmusic.com

10:30

4. Dollar Fox – “Josephine”
from: Little Mother’s Things I Am Keeping / Money Wolf Music / Oct. 27, 2012
[Recorded by Patrick Meager at Fuzz Bomb. Produced by Meger and Dollar Fox. Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab. 7th release from Money Wolf Music. Dollar Fox: Tommy Donoho, Justin Penney, Nick Dothage, Ethan Taylor, Ryan Watkins.]

[Dollar Fox play The 2014 International Folk Alliance Conference Opening night KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb. 19 – Money Wolf Presents Showcase, at Pershing South, 8:00 to 1:00, featuring: Jason Beers, John Statz & Josh Harty, Jorge Arana Trio, The Silver Maggies, Dollar Fox, Expassionates.]

10:33 – Underwriting

10:34 – Interview with Kaite Stover

Kaite Stover is Director of Readers’ Services at The Kansas City Public Library. Kaite joined us back in October to discuss the KC Public Library’s Big Read of “True Grit.” A frequent contributor to KCUR, Kaite joins us today to discuss her favorite literary releases of 2013, as well as giving us a few suggestions for New Books for the New Year!

Kaite reported that 2013 was a good year for books.

Kaite prefers to read fiction, but likes to listen to non-fiction.

Kaite talke about a few of her favorite releases of 2013:

“S” by Doug Dorst and JJAbrams

“This is the Story of a Happy Marriage” by Ann Patchett.

More info at http://www.kclibrary.org

10:49

5. Making Movies – “Cuna De Vida”
from: A La Deriva / Independent / December 21, 2012
[Enrique Chi (guitar/lead vox), Brendan Culp (drums), Diego Chi (bass), Juan-Carlos Chaurand (percussion /keyboard). Their new full length was produced with Steve Berlin of Los Lobos. Imn 2012 the band also released the EP “Aguardiente.” The Record Machine pressed a limited number of the 7 inch vinyl, 4 song EP. More info at makingmoviesband.com]

6. Kirsten Paludan & The Key Party – “Up All Night”
from: Up All Night / Independent / December 21, 2013
[Recorded at Element Studios, KCMO, February – November 2012. Produced by Kirsten Paludan and David Gaume. Engineered and mixed by David Gaume. Additional tracking on ‘Siberia’ by Joel Nanos. Cover artwork: ‘Moon’ by Jeremy Rockwell. Design: Studio Ike. Photo: Jeffrey McKee.]

10:57 – Station ID

10:57 – Interview with Enrique Chi

Enrique Chi, is lead singer of the KVC based band Making Movies.

Making Movies present their Five Year Anniversary Show at the RecordBar, Friday, February 14, with The Conquerors.

Making Movies:

Enrique Chi plays guitar and sings lead vocals,
Brendan Culp plays drums, vocals,
Diego Chi plays bass, and vocals,
Juan-Carlos Chaurand plays percussion and keyboards and vocals.

The band’s critically acclaimed release “A La Deriva,” was recorded with Steve Berlin of Los Lobos.

2013 was a very busy year for Making Movies. You had the national release of “A La Deriva.” The band played Puerto Rico in March, and you recently played Panama, where Enrique’s family is from. Recently that band had the opportunity to meet the President of Panama.

11:05

6. Enrique Chi – “Lo Que Quiero” (LIVE)
also availaible on: A La Deriva / Independent / December 21, 2012
[Enrique Chi (guitar/lead vox), Brendan Culp (drums), Diego Chi (bass), Juan-Carlos Chaurand (percussion /keyboard). Their new full length was produced with Steve Berlin of Los Lobos.]

Making Movies present their Five Year Anniversary Show at the RecordBar, Friday, February 14, with The Conquerors. More info at: http://www.makingmoviesband.com

11:13

8. Sterling Witt – “Love Me to Death”
from: Spirals / Grand River Records / January 24, 2014
[Engineered by Steve Phillips at BIG TIME Studios in Kansas City MO. Allan Winkler – Drums, Davy Langerak – Bass, Sterling Witt – Vocals & Guitar.]

11:15 – Interview with Sterling Witt and Davy Langerak

Artist-singer-songwriter Sterling Witt joined us to premiere music from his new EP “Spirals,” a limited edition four-song EP, available exclusively for those who support his European Tour – Pledge Music Campaign, launching Jan. 24th. Sterling Witt and his band, play Westport Coffee House Theatre, 4010 Pennsylvania, Fri, Jan 24, at 8:00 pm.

Sterling brought along new bass player Davy Langerak, who just moved to KC from Denver, Colorado.

The new band the recorded the spirals EP:
Allan Winkler – Drums
Davy Langerak – Bass
Sterling Witt – Vocals & Guitar

The Spirals EP is an exclusive release available only to those who support the European Tour Pledge Music Campaign. The campaign will run for 2 months starting Jan 24th.

“Witt is a guy who has stretched songwriting into his own distinct voice and form.” -Timothy Finn

11:23

9. Sterling Witt – “Where in The World”
from: Spirals / Grand River Records / January 24, 2014
[Engineered by Steve Phillips at BIG TIME Studios in Kansas City MO. Allan Winkler – Drums, Davy Langerak – Bass, Sterling Witt – Vocals & Guitar.]

11:26 – Underwriting

11:33

10. Sterling Witt – “I Love You More Everyday ”
from: Spirals / Grand River Records / January 24, 2014
[Engineered by Steve Phillips at BIG TIME Studios in Kansas City MO. Allan Winkler – Drums, Davy Langerak – Bass, Sterling Witt – Vocals & Guitar.]

11:36

UK based Acoustic Magazine recently featured Sterling Witt.

Sterling Witt’s new EP “Spirals,” a limited edition four-song EP, is available exclusively for those who support his European Tour – Pledge Music Campaign, launching Jan. 24th. Sterling Witt and his band, play Westport Coffee House Theatre, 4010 Pennsylvania, Fri, Jan 24, at 8:00 pm. More info at: http://www.sterlingwitt.com

11:41

11. Ruth Acuff – “Winter”
from: The Golden Hour / Nation of Love / December, 2013

[Ruth Acuff plays The Nation of Love Kansas City Showcase, Saturday, February 1, at 7:00pm, at the recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd, Kansas City, with: Violet and the Undercurrents, Zorya, The B’Dinas, and The Future Kings. The Nation of love is an independent record label based out of Columbia Mo. The Nation of Love has also released their compilation release, THE GOLDEN HOUR. More information at: http://www.thenationoflove.com.]

12. Old Sound – “The Ocean”
from: Rain Follows The Plow / Independent / February 2014
[Greg Herrenbruck ~ Bass & Vocals; Grady Keller ~ Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar & Vocals; Chad Brothers ~ Acoustic Guitar & Vocals. Recorded and produced by Phil Wade at his studio: Alluvial Fan. Phil Wade and the band will be our guest on Wednesday MidDay Medley on February 12]

[Grady Keller plays a “Solo” set, opening for The John Brown Boys, Thurs, Jan 23rd, at Uptown Arts Bar – 3611 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO]

[Old Sound play The 2014 International Folk Alliance Conference Opening night KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb. 19 at Penn Valley on the KKFI Stage]

13. Jason Vivone and the Billy Bats -“Placebo”
from: Eddie Ate Dynamite / Independent / December 18, 2013

[Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats play The 2014 International Folk Alliance Conference Opening night KC Extravaganza Wed, Feb. 19 at Penn Valley on the Shawnee KCUR Stage]


11:59:30

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

Sources for notes on tracks and interview segments come from: artist’s websites and wikipedia.org and where noted.

Show #509

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, January 22, 2014

Money Wolf Music & Folk Alliance International
+ Kaite Stover of Kansas City Public Library
+ Enrique Chi of Making Movies
+ Sterling Witt’s New Music & European Tour

Mark plays New and Local Releases from: Kirsten Paludan, Old Sound, Ruth Acuff, Making Movies, Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats, Sterling Witt, Dollar Fox, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, John Statz & Josh Harty, and Cate Le Bon.

At 10:15 Mark talks with musician, actor, writer – Christian Hankel about Money Wolf Music and the Young Songwriters Contest. Christian will also share information about Money Wolf Music’s collaboration with the International Folk Conference, presented by Folk Alliance International, February 19 – 23, at The Westin Crown Center. More info at: http://www.moneywolfmusic.com/

At 10:30, Mark talks with Kaite Stover – Director of Readers’ Services at The Kansas City Public Library. Kaite joins us to discuss her favorite literary releases of 2013, as well as New Books for the New Year! More info at http://www.kclibrary.org

At 10:50 Enrique Chi, lead singer of the Kansas City based band Making Movies, joins us to talk about the band’s recent tour in Central America, their upcoming shows in Chicago, and the band’s Five Year Anniversary Show at the RecordBar, Friday, February 14, with The Conquerors. More info at: http://www.mkngmvs.com

At 11:15, in our second hour, singer-songwriter Sterling Witt joins us to premiere music from his new EP “Spirals,” a limited edition four-song EP, available exclusively for those who support his European Tour – Pledge Music Campaign, launching January 24th. Sterling will also be joined in our 90.1 FM studios with his new bass player Davy Langerak. Sterling Witt and his new, full band, will play a kick off show at Westport Coffee House Theatre, 4010 Pennsylvania, Friday, January 24, at 8:00 pm. More info at: http://www.sterlingwitt.com

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

Show #509