#1037 – March 13, 2024 Playlist | Wednesday MidDay Medley

Wednesday MidDay Medley
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Kat King + Elaine McMilian + DJ Thundercutz, Jasmine Majors, Nico Gray + New & MidCoastal Releases

“It’s Showtime Folks”
from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / Dec. 20, 1979
[WMM theme]

Heidi Lynne Gluck – “Severance (Remix)”
from: “Severance (Remix)” – Single / Dynamite Red / March 11, 2024
[Heidi Lynne Gluck is a Canadian-born artist who calls Lawrence, Kansas home. Heidi is every musician’s dream to play with, given her impeccable ear for nuance and detail. She is a versatile singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, playing bass, keys, vocals, guitar, accordion and lap steel. // Heidi has collaborated live and in studio with dozens of musicians, including Tom Brousseau, John C Reilly, Juliana Hatfield, Margo and the Nuclear So and So’s, The Roseline, Lily and Madeleine, Frogpond, and 95 Sweetbird. Heidi’s music channels 70’s folk rock with a groovy Wurlitzer laying the bed for her warm, matter-of-fact delivery. Subtle acoustic guitar lines snake around crunchy electrics, embellished with ethereal pedal steel guitar. // She’s been featured on The Moth, The Great American Folk Show, The Mystery Hour and NPR live sessions. Her songs have been placed in The Listeners documentary and Tig Notaro’s hit show, ‘One Mississippi’.// She has recorded three albums, including her just released, ‘Migrate Or Die’. Heidi recorded and produced the majority of these albums at home. // Her message is uplifting and nurturing without being cloying, encouraging you to acknowledge your pain and face the unknown with strength and grace.Heidi Lynne Gluck released the album, MIGRATE OR DIE on July 7, 2023. She released the singles: “All I See Is Magic” on May 25, 2023, “I’m Not Free” on June 2, 2023 and “Skyscraper” on June 7, 2023 Heidi released two singles with Tom Brosseau, “Under African Skies” on Feb. 17, 2023 ang “Sunflower” on Dec. 15, 2022. Heidi Lynne Gluck released the 8th edition of the Too Much Rock, limited edition, 7” vinyl Single Series on Aug. 3, 2018, featuring her original song, “Party Line.” and the B-side, “Good Guys and Bad Guys” a new version of Camper Van Beethoven song. Heidi Lynne Gluck released her critically acclaimed album, PONY SHOW through Lawrence based Lotuspool Records on Aug. 26, 2016. This was the follow-up to her critically acclaimed release THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ROOM, released April 28, 2015. Heidi Lynne Gluck also plays with the band the Roseline and was a featured vocalist on “Beauty in the Distance” with Asterales.] [Heidi Lynne Gluck joined us live on WMM on June 8, and Aug. 24, 2016, and July 12, 2023]

The Freedom Affair – “Outta My Mind”
from: Freedom is Love / Sunflower Soul Records / September 25, 2020
[Debut album from KC’s newest soul juggernaut. The album explores themes of love, heartache, empowerment, and togetherness through a varying landscape of hard-hitting funk, luscious soul, and everything in between. The Freedom Affair is a unique collective featuring 3 powerhouse female vocalists in front of a dynamic 6-piece band. On “Freedom Is Love”, each of the ladies get their time to shine individually, but the magic is on full display when all 3 come together in unison and harmony, symbolically embodying the messages that they sing about. The album was recorded and produced by Chris Hazelton, utilizing the best of vintage and new recording technologies to create an authentic experience, befitting of a soul record that would have been relevant 50 years ago as much as it will be 50 years from now. The Freedom Affair is: Misha Roberts on vocals; Paula Saunders on vocals; Seyko Groves on vocals; Cole Bales on guitar, sitar (Track 3); Branden Moser on guitar; Chris Hazelton on bass guitar, organ (Tracks 1, 2, 9, & 10), Tambourine (Track 1), Glockenspiel (Track 3), & Chimes (Track 4); Dave Brick on drums; Pete Carroll on trumpet; Brett Jackson on tenor sax, baritone sax (Tracks 1 & 5), & tambourine (Tracks 5, 6, & 8). Additional Musicians: Pat Conway on Congas (Tracks 1, 3, & 6), Alyssa Bell on viola (Tracks 3, 4, & 7), Elizabeth Codd on violin (Tracks 3 & 4), Matt Bennett on violin (Tracks 3 & 7), John Wickersham on timpani (Track 4), Pamela Baskin-Watson on piano (Track 10), Nick Howell on tambourine (Track 10), The Freedom Family Choir (Track 10): Misha Roberts, Erica Hazelton, Seyko Groves, Paula Saunders, Jordyn Saunders, Cole Bales, and Chris Hazelton. All Horn & String Arrangements by Chris Hazelton except: “Heartaches Don’t Come Easy” and “Give A Little Love” by Pete Carroll & Brett Jackson “Don’t Shoot” by Chris Hazelton & Allyssa Bell. Produced, Recorded, & Mixed by Chris Hazelton. Assistant Produced by Dave Brick. Rhythm Section on Track 10 recorded by Chad Meise. Mastered by JJ Golden. Cover Artwork by Matthew “Mo” Manley. Front cover photograph of civil rights protesters in Kansas City, MO (April 9th, 1968). The Freedom Affair and their track “Rise Up” were selected to be part of Colemine Records 3xLP box set, “Soul Slabs Vol. 2” a Record Store Day Exclusive, released April 13, 2019. Colemine writes: “The Freedom Affair is a freight train of KC soul! Dirty, funky drums, gritty horns, and the combined vocals of Misha Roberts, Seyko Groves, and Paula Saunders to put this band over the top. Politically charged soul music for the dancefloor!”]

[The Freedom Affair play The Ship, 1221 Union Ave. KCMO West Bottoms on Friday, March 15, at 10:00pm.]

Christena Graves – “One Good Thing”
from: “One Good Thing” – Single /Junco Records / February 24, 2024
[On August 3, 2023 Christena Graves released the single “Summer’s End.” // On June 28, 2023 Christena Graves released “Swingin’ On The Stars.” // Christena Graves released her album, FINDING MY FOOTING on February 11, 2021. It was one of WMM’s 120 Best Recordings of 2021. Christena Graves writes songs in order to make sense of her world. Her lyrics are a mixture of a heartfelt acknowledgment of the pain and suffering in life, balanced by the steadying force of committed relationships. Growing up in a coastal area of western Michigan, Christena draws from her deep connection with the natural world to help frame the difficulty of the human emotional landscape. “Nature brings focus for me. I rely on it to color my lyrics.” She found her musical beginning learning to sing harmonies with her older brothers and sisters. Music was an important part of her family and they would often sing hymns together. She fondly remembers the day her oldest brother sat her on the kitchen counter and taught her to sing harmony to Jingle Bells. It was a moment that gave fuel to her love of singing. // After leaving Michigan to attend college in Missouri, she met her husband Brandon and joined the band Waterdeep as the keyboard player. After touring for several years, she stepped away from the band to raise their children. Songwriting became a release to help process the struggles of life. Eventually, she was writing songs for her church community and helping lead music on Sunday mornings. Once the kids were old enough, Christena and Brandon decided to form a new project and return to making music in a bigger way. // 2019 marked the beginning of the Christena Graves Band and the ground work being laid for her return to the music industry. In mid 2020 Greg Lafollette, a long time musical friend, moved back to KC from Nashville where he had built a successful career as an artist and producer. Greg offered his help to record a collections of songs that have become her new record. The album is titled, Finding My Footing. A nod to the difficulty of reengaging in a music business that has changed dramatically over the last 20 years but also a humble acceptance that life can be hard at times but it is important to keep moving forward. // The release of Finding My Footing marks her first full length solo album since 1996 and her first project ever as a band leader. The songs are stories of loss, fear, struggle, and joy. “This project ended up being much more than just making a good record. I spent a lot of time in self reflection—maybe I should call it a mid-life moment. I questioned my ability and worth as an artist, as a woman, and a human. It has been difficult to go through but I am learning so much about myself. I am happy with where I am and I am proud of what I’ve said with this album.” More info at: http://www.christenagravesmusic.com][Christena Graves was guest on WMM on February 10, and on July 7, 2021.]

[Christena Graves plays O’Malley’s 1842 Pub, in Weston Missouri on Friday, March 29, 2024.]

Eddie Moore – “Black Flight”
from: Aperture (Live Piano Works) / Eddie Moore Music / March 5, 2024
[All songs written by Eddie Moore. Recorded by Eddie Moore and Jaylen Ward. Mixed by Eddie Moore. Mastered by Crayge Lindesay. Album art by Jeremy Ian Thomas. This project presents snapshots into the life of Eddie Moore. The fun times riding bikes, getting lost in the woods, and spending time with loved ones. As a special solo sharing, it only felt right to capture the velvet soothing energy live on stage at Corvino’s, where experimentation and vulnerability are encouraged. // Special thanks to the Corvinos and the staff for letting me sneak in during the “off hours” and post up for a few hours in a blizzard. // When you speak to Eddie Moore you find an ocean of calm, and when you listen to Eddie Moore you find the depth of that ocean. Moore reaches from the soul with every note, in a deep way, with a tension just below the surface. His yearning for exploration and curiosity in music contribute to an ebb and flow freedom of expression. // On April 20, 2023 Eddie Moore released the single “Tuunami” Recorded & produced at Moore’s Tribe Studios, this song features Jaylen Ward on drums. Mixed & mastered by veteran KC savant Crayge Lindesay. // Eddie Moore released his critically acclaimed album INTUITION on October 28, 2022. Written & Produced by Eddie Moore. Recorded at Tribe Studios. Featuring Tim Ogutu on guitar. Mix & Mastered by Rick Carson at Make Believe Studios. Album Art by Brandon Wilson. // Eddie Moore released the single, “Love Song” (with Joel Castillo and Bree Cummings) on October 22, 2021. // Eddie Moore released “We Chillin’” on April 9, 2021. // Eddie Moore’s band We The People released their album MISUNDERSTOOD on September 25, 2020. // Eddie Moore is the recipient of the 2016 Charlotte Street Generative Performance Award for his genre bending collaborations. Raised in Houston Texas, he began his musical journey at Texas Southern University where he later earned a Bachelors in Arts and immersed himself in the Houston music scene. Eddie relocated to Kansas City to study under Bobby Watson at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he received a M.A in Jazz Studies. 2017’s Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art “Artist in Residence” in collaboration with Rashid Johnson. In 2018 his work with The Outer Circle was nominated for an Indie Music Award for “007”. His music has been featured commercially for Sprint, Netflix’s “Queer Eye”, and Morgan Cooper’s short film “Room Tone”. Moore’ has shared the stage and recordings with Bobby Watson, Logan Richardson, Maurice Brown, Boys II Men, Brian Blade and the Fellowship, John Baptiste, Erykah Badu, Mosdef, Bilal, Ledisi, Chantae Cann, Krystal Warren, Matt Otto, Brandon Draper, Andre Hayward, Tivon Pennicott, Various Blonde, Dominique Sanders, 77 Jefferson, and the Marcus Lewis Big Band. We The People released the single, “Single Double” on June 10, 2021. Written & Produced By Eddie Moore with Moore on keyboards, key bass, & programming; Zach Morrow on drums; and Jason Emmond on bass. Recorded at Tribe Studios. Mixed by Rick Carson at Make Believe Studios. Eddie Moore joined WMM on Sept. 23, 2020 and Nov. 23, 2022. More info at http://www.eddiemooremusic.com]

Daniel Gum – “Don’t I Know”
from: Sophia – Don’t I Know – Single / Manor Records / January 24, 2024
[Daniel Gum is a singer-songwriter based out of Kansas City, KS who has been active since 2017. Daniel Gum released the single “Julia” on December 9, 2022. Daniel Gum released the single “Wolverine (ft. Rachel Cion)” on September 19, 2921. Daniel Gu, released the electronic pop EP, I’M NOT DEAD in 2017 and an acoustic EP, MOON in 2018. In addition to working on his own solo project, Daniel has been working with other local groups—playing bass and engineering for his band Pillow (a post-punk/shoegaze group) and playing drums behind singer-songwriter Chloe Jacobson, also doing some recording for her. Channeling the likes of Elliott Smith & Andy Shauf, he co-produced his new record THIRTEEN with Mike Crawford, playing almost everything you hear on the album and mixing it himself. Signing to Manor Records in the spring of 2020, he officially released THIRTEEN on cassette & CD on October 30, 2020. All songs written, performed, and.mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. Daniel Gum is a 24 year old singer-songwriter . Since the age of 12, he has spent the majority of his time writing and recording songs by himself in his room. The Moon EP was released December 7, 2019. It was engineered by Mike Crawford and Daniel Gum and mixed by Daniel Gum with piano and accordion by Cole Crawford. Daniel Gun released his EPI’M NOT DEAD on October 25, 2017, and his 10-song album Reorient on July 31, 2015, with all songs written, recorded and mixed by Daniel Gum who also performed all vocals guitars, drums, piano, bass. harmonica, and programming. The first single from Daniel Gum’s album, Thirteen “Ruin Your Life” was released on September 4, The second single, “In The Worst Ways” was released September 28, 2020.] [On our July 22, 2020, WMM show we played Daniel Gum’s track, “Tired Saint” from French Exit Records – Black Lives Matter Compilation, released July 6, 2020. French Exit Records was launched two years ago as an independent music label in KCMO, founded by Brad Girard. French Exit Records has released albums for No Magic and Raymond,. BLM Compilation is 22 acts from the area, with all proceeds donated to One Struggle KC’s Liberation Fund, a Black-led coalition of KC activists seeking to connect the struggles of oppressed communities, locally & globally. Daniel Gum joined us on WMM on November 11, 2020.]

Erin Keller & James Ward Band – “Gotta Get The White Stuff Out”
from: Songs For Times Like These / Erin Keller / January 26, 2024
[Erin Keller on vocals, James Ward on electric bass, Jaylen Ward on drums & cymbals, Angela Ward on keyboard, Chad Meise on electric guitar. Recorded & mixed by Chad Meise. Mastered by Collin Jordan. Artwork by David Ford. Photos & Graphic design by Kayla Haskins. // On May 9, 2016 Erin Keller released her debut solo album, DISTRACTED. // Erin Keller is originally from Waukee, Iowa. She was born in 1980. Erin has been singing on a professional level for 30 years. Erin sang with the internationally competitive Des Moines Children’s Choir for 5 years, and 3 years in All-State choir in high school, which helped her earn a voice performance degree from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, in 2002. Erin peforms with the Grammy-Award winning Kansas City Chorale. Erin has also worked as a featured soloist with Owen Cox Dance Ensemble, New Ear, KC jazz musicians, the big band at University of Colorado, a West African Highlife Ensemble, the Balkan brass band Gora Gora Orkestar. Erin also has experience writing her own music, singing in rock, folk, and free improv settings and she more recently earned a Master’s in Music Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder. In Colorado she worked for two years in public schools teaching music and moved back to KC to continue her career as musician and educator. Erin’s voice is born out of an uncommon musical perspective, with a huge range of not only pitch, but also in execution of style and expression. Six and a half years ago, Erin was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. She has been on chemo since her diagnosis, constantly fighting all the symptoms that come with being on chemo. During the Covid pandemic, Erin worked to create safe outdoor concerts for local performers & audiences.]

10:29 – Underwriting

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

[Kat King play an EP Release Show on Sat., April 6, at 7:00pm, at The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, NKC]

10:34 – Interview with Kat King

Kat King‘s career started as far back as 2nd grade in small town Kansas. Accompanied by her acoustic guitar and piano in her early career, Kat tugged at the heartstrings of listeners with her clever and cryptic in-the-closet love ballads. As a solo singer-songwriter act, she produced one 13-song album and three EP’s, the first one released at the age of 14.

Now based in Kansas City, Kat King graduated into a 5-piece indie-pop rock group who’ve drawn a loyal following, packing out crowds around the city. The group has released one EP and multiple singles together. In April of 2021, they dropped their first single together titled “Don’t Wanna Lose.” The tune made it into regular rotation on 90.9 The Bridge. It was later voted in at second place for The Bridge’s listeners choice of Best Songs of 2021. In 2022 Kat King (The band) played Boulevardia and the Plaza Art Fair.

Through different musical projects, Kat has shared the stage with an impressive list of artists including Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Beths, Michigander, Creed Bratton, Houndmouth, Nathaniel Rateliff, Leon Bridges, War and Treaty, Ohmme, Lomelda, and Eliza & the Delusionals.

Sophie Johnson of Manor Records says King is “highly regarded for her ability to hustle in the music scene.” She’s known to bounce from a multitude of instruments, the most recent addition being the keytar. As a sought after musician, she’s accompanied many acts from keys to lead guitar, the latest being Katy Guillen and The Drive.

Kat King prolifically produces perfect pop songs with lyrics that are poetic, thoughtful, autobiographical, musical short stories about living, loving and looking at the times we are living through.

Kat King joins us about the new single “Living Room” from the upcoming EP, Domestic Bliss to be released through Manor Records on April 5, 2024. The Kat King band includes: Kat King on lead vocals, Derek Melies on guitar, John Kaul McCain on bass, Daniel Cole on drums, & Kara LePage on keyboards. More info at: https://vibe.to/livingroom

Kat King play an EP Release Show on Sat., April 6, at 7:00pm, at The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, NKC

Kat King thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

At http://www.katking.bandcamp.com you can find most of Kat Kings musical creations

Kat King’s career started as far back as 2nd grade in small town Kansas. Accompanied by her acoustic guitar and piano in her early career, Kat tugged at the heartstrings of listeners with her clever and cryptic in-the-closet love ballads. As a solo singer-songwriter act, she produced one 13-song album and three EP’s, the first one released at the age of 14.

Kat King Discography

THIS IS HOME 5-song EP November 21, 2015
“Falling Up” Single June 1, 2017
“Don’t Expect Me To” Single August 3, 2017
FALLING UP 5 – Song EP December 1, 2017
“2017” Single October 18, 2018
“Song from Spain” Single February 9, 2019
“Don’t Wanna Lose” Single April 14, 2021
“Say What You Mean” Single May 19. 2021
SAY WHAT YOU MEAN 5-song EP June 9, 2021
“New Sun” Single July 29, 2022
“With Nothing in My Way”Single September 30, 2022
“Gone South” Single January 13, 2023
“Baby Talk” Single June 16, 2023
“Bright Eyed” Single October 6, 2023
“Living Room” Single March 8, 2024

Starting with “Song From Spain” (2019) Kat King has worked with Producer Joel Martin.

Kat King is:
Kat King on vocals
Derek Melies on guitar
John Kaul McCain on bass
Daniel Cole on drums
Kara LePage on keyboards

Kat King joins us about the new single “Living Room” from the upcoming EP, Domestic Bliss to be released through Manor Records on April 5, 2024.

Kat writes: “Living Room formed out of a guitar melody that Derek sent me in a voice recording. It was in the early stages of living with a partner for the first time where you have to figure out how to navigate your independence while cohabitating because you realize the joy in having someone to leave early with or to just stay home with. I knew I wanted to revisit that guitar recording Derek sent me because of its nostalgic sound and I ended up writing the entire song that evening. When I showed the band we restructured the song, jumping right into the chorus instead of the classic verse/chorus/verse/chorus structure it was initially. John also wrote this beautiful melodic bass line that acts as a counter melody throughout which I think gives it such an interesting instrumental story arc.”

11:43

Kat King – “Living Room”
from: “Living Room” – Single / Manor Records / March 8, 2024
[From their upcoming EP, Domestic Bliss. // Kat writes: “Living Room formed out of a guitar melody that Derek sent me in a voice recording. It was in the early stages of living with a partner for the first time where you have to figure out how to navigate your independence while cohabitating because you realize the joy in having someone to leave early with or to just stay home with. There was an evening when she was out of town and I was sitting in our living room having a crisis because I was feeling the heaviness of the injustices in the world and I didn’t want to leave the house but I also didn’t want to be home alone. These were feelings I’d navigated before as a single person but it was hitting in such a different way. As someone who had always operated from a state of FOMO, it felt so out of character to choose staying home instead of going to find something to do. It’s silly but in that moment it felt like I wasn’t the same person that I was before living together, so naturally I grabbed my guitar to try and work through that feeling. I knew I wanted to revisit that guitar recording Derek sent me because of its nostalgic sound and I ended up writing the entire song that evening. When I showed the band we restructured the song, jumping right into the chorus instead of the classic verse/chorus/verse/chorus structure it was initially. John also wrote this beautiful melodic bass line that acts as a counter melody throughout which I think gives it such an interesting instrumental story arc. Living Room is the acceptance of enjoying simple home pleasures while recognizing home as a sanctuary from the outside world.” // Kat King, on lead vocals, Derek Melies on guitar, John Kaul McCain on bass, Daniel Cole on drums, & Kara LePage on keyboards. On October 6, 2023 Kat King released the single. “Bight-Eyed.” // On June 16, 2024 Kat King released the single “Baby Talk.” // On Jan. 13, 2023 Kat King released “Gone South” Produced by Joel Martin. Centering on themes of self-care, steadfast friendship, and revitalizing optimism. On September 20, 2022 Kat King released the single “With Nothing In My Way.” This followed their single “New Sun” released July 29, 2022. “New Sun” was a follow up to the June 9, 2021, SAY WHAT YOU MEAN 5-track EP, recorded with her band. Co-produced & mixed / mastered by Joel Martin. Lawrence KS based singer songwriter Kat King released her last single “Song of Spain” in 2019 and her single “2017” in, 2018. She released her 5-song EP “Falling Up” on Dec. 1, 2017. Kat King has been creating music since the 2nd grade. She’s produced a 13-song album and 3 EP’s, the 1st one released at 14.]

[Kat King play an EP Release Show on Sat., April 6, at 7;00pm, at The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, NKC]

10:48 – More Interview with Kat King

Kat King joins us to talk about the new single “Living Room” from the upcoming EP, Domestic Bliss to be released through Manor Records on April 5, 2024.

Kat King thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The Kat King band includes: Kat King on lead vocals, Derek Melies on guitar, John Kaul McCain on bass, Daniel Cole on drums, & Kara LePage on keyboards. More info at: https://vibe.to/livingroom

Sophie Johnson of Manor Records says King is “highly regarded for her ability to hustle in the music scene.” She’s known to bounce from a multitude of instruments, the most recent addition being the keytar. As a sought after musician, she’s accompanied many acts from keys to lead guitar, the latest being Katy Guillen and The Drive.

Bright-Eyed (Lyrics)

Daydream fifty places to see before you die
Daydream morning routine, grinding coffee, burning
My tongue holding back the longing for a warmer month

A heavy mind in a crowded space
Standing in line with a stone-cold face
The room is alive but I live in worst-case
World is alive and I feel out of place
Grab an arm but they’re all out of reach
The bitter cold wraps around my feet
The room is alive but it’s suffocating
The world is alive and I can’t breathe
Bright-eyed

Watch you undress, softer, slower, laying in bed
Don’t have much to say these days are shorter I hear
Muffled, can you hear me if I don’t speak what I think?

Guitar & Vocals – Kat King
Lead Guitar – Derek Melies
Keys – Kara LePage
Drums – Daniel Cole
Bass – John McCain
Trumpet – Cameron Seip
Engineered by Zack Hames and John McCain
Produced by Joel Martin

Kat King thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Kat King joins us about the new single “Living Room” from the upcoming EP, Domestic Bliss to be released through Manor Records on April 5, 2024. More info at http://www.katbking.com

11:56

Kat King – “Bright Eyed”
from: “Bright-Eyed.” – Single / Manor Records / On June 16, 2024
[From their upcoming EP, Domestic Bliss. / Kat King, on lead vocals, Derek Melies on guitar, John Kaul McCain on bass, Daniel Cole on drums, & Kara LePage on keyboards. On October 6, 2023 Kat King released the single. “Bight-Eyed.” // On June 16, 2024 Kat King released the single “Baby Talk.” // On Jan. 13, 2023 Kat King released “Gone South” Produced by Joel Martin. Centering on themes of self-care, steadfast friendship, and revitalizing optimism. On September 20, 2022 Kat King released the single “With Nothing In My Way.” This followed their single “New Sun” released July 29, 2022. “New Sun” was a follow up to the June 9, 2021, SAY WHAT YOU MEAN 5-track EP, recorded with her band. Co-produced & mixed / mastered by Joel Martin. Lawrence KS based singer songwriter Kat King released her last single “Song of Spain” in 2019 and her single “2017” in, 2018. She released her 5-song EP “Falling Up” on Dec. 1, 2017.]

[Kat King play an EP Release Show on Sat., April 6, at 7:00pm, at The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, NKC]

11:00 – Station ID

11:00 – Interview with Elaine McMilian

Writer and musician Elaine McMilian wrote her first poem, “Palatable Thoughts of Peace,” in the eighth grade, and whether poetry, songs, or essays, she’s been a committed writer since, graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1991 with a Creative Writing degree. Elaine McMilian has performed in and around KC for over 30 years as a solo artist and in the bands: Swingin’ 6, Easterday, Bonnys’ McGill, Toy Box, Sugar Plums, and The Brannock Device, singing American ballads, folk, alternative, rock and punk. She has collaborated and recorded with many of Kansas City’s very best song writers and musicians including: Erin McGrane, Jason Beers, Marco Pascolini, Scott Easterday, Christian Hankel and Howard Iceberg.

In more recent years, Elaine shifted toward poetry and essays. She created her memoir blog, And Something Else. And now currently her follow-up site, And Something More. Elaine lives contentedly in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband Gaylon.

Elaine joins us today to talk about her first book of poetry, Copper and Other Precious Metals ithat represents the fulfillment of a long-cherished dream. Read more of Elaine’s writing at elainemcmilian.substack.com.

Elaine McMilian, thanks for being with us on WMM.

Elaine grew up in Independence, and graduated High School in 1973, went to college as a vocal music major, but left college after her first year to get married and start a family. Early musical influence were Barbara Streisand, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell.

In her mid thirties Elaine went back to college a UMKC and that’s where she met Christian Hankel, who at the time he was getting ready to start his band Mongol Beach Party. Christian took Elaine out to see a whole new generation of musicians playing in KC.

Elaine graduated in 1991 from UMKC with a degree in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry. During this time you answered an ad in The Pitch which led to your being involved in the acapella group Swingin’ Six with Erin McGrane and Suzi Seigler.

Elaine McMilian has performed in and around KC for almost 30 years as a solo artist and in the bands: Swingin’ 6, Easterday, Bonnys’ McGill, Toy Box, Sugar Plums and The Brannock Device. Elaine created EME LLC, a musician’s representation company where she uses her background and networking skills to promote bands and solo artists. Elaine worked with Artist Inc.

Originally formed in 1994 The Brannock Device includes: Jason Beers on Bass & Vocals, Bernie Dugan on Drums, Marco Pascolini on Guitar, and Elaine McMilian on Vocals.

Scott Easterday – 1995 recorded Easterday – Released in 2004.

The Bonnys McGill – Erin McGrane

Elaine’s released the solo recordings

The Messenger 10-track album July 22, 2011
Insomnia 10-track Album May 23, 2002

In more recent years, Elaine shifted toward poetry and essays.

She created her memoir blog, And Something Else.
And now currently her follow-up site, And Something More.

Elaine lives contentedly in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband Gaylon.

Elaine McMilian, thanks for being with us on WMM.

Elaine McMilian’s first book of poetry, Copper and Other Precious Metals represents the fulfillment of a long-cherished dream. Read info: elainemcmilian.substack.com.

11:17

Jamogi – “Star-Crossed Lover”
from: Star-Crossed Lover – EP / Jam Tunes / March 3, 2023
[Jamogi Bridges is also know as Byron Hyde a Kanas City based singer, songwriter, MC, producer, originally form Los Angeles, California. Since releasing this EP Jamogi released a “Star-Crossed Lover GALACTIC REMIX (feat. Watchman)” single on June 9, 2023.Jamogi previously released the AGE OF AQUARIUS EP on March 3, 2023, and the single “Celebration” on December 9, 2022, and the single “Anymore” on May 6, 2022. Jamogi played the 19th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, August 26.]

[Jamogi plays The No Place Like Home: MultIdisciplinary Screening, TODAY, Wednesday, March 13 at 5:30 pm at Charlotte Street, 3333 Wyoming, KCMO. The No Place Like Home documentary “explores the challenges for acceptance and compassion that LGBTQ people face through stories of gains and losses- and the willful ignorance that continues to make this effort so arduous yet vital for the very soul of our humanity.” The documentary is based on the book No Place Like Home written by author and Kansas native C.J. Janovy. // No Divide KC, C.J. Janovy and the No Place Like Home filmmakers are partnering to present a documentary screening with live performances from KC based queer artists. At this event the entire film will be screened mixed with live performances by Jamogi, Leah Sproul, Sass A Brass, Nick May, Melissa Ferrer, and Olivia Emert that respond to the queer themes presented in the work. Doors open 5:30 PM // Program 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM // Artist Talkback 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM]

The Whips – “As Long As You Want Me”
from: “As Long As You Want Me” – Single / Draft Crew Records / March 8, 2024
[The Whips are Miles Patterson on drums, Quinn Cosgrove on bass, Max Indiveri on guitar, and Coop on piano. The Whips are a funk/soul band based in Kansas City. The Whips released their 12 track debut album HOW TO HOLD A GRUDGE on Lotuspool Records on September 1, 2023, Recorded with Audio Engineer Chris Cosgrove. the album features an array of their favorite local musicians guest in various tracks including: Malek Azrael, Anna Duntz, Atomic Blonde, Die Jane, Tre’ Mutava, Lymerrick & Lucy Brock. The Whips released their 6-track Debut EP, NEVER CHANGE, OR DO on August 20, 2021 on Draft Crew Records. The Whips released multiple singles in 2021. More info at: ww.thewhipsband.com]

Belle & The Vertigo Waves – “What You Wanted (ReAligned)”
from: “What You Wanted – ReAligned” – Single / Drop Out Records / December 15, 2023
[Belle & The Vertigo Waves is the sonic brainchild of Belle Loux. She resides in Kansas City, MO, and is slowly attempting world domination. Members include Belle Loux on lead vocals, John Loux on guitar. // What You Wanted originally came out in 2017 on our first album, ‘Aligned’. It was a fun, soft indie/alternative song about dealing with mean girls in high school. Well, What You Wanted is all grown up now, a bit more self aware and a lot louder. This is the first single off of our upcoming EP, ‘(Re)Aligned’ that we will be releasing early 2024. // For Belle, when it comes to writing songs, there has always been a core meaning and a surface level meaning. The core meaning is the thing that allows other people to relate to what you are saying, the surface level is the more specific incident that you are writing about. When we started to work on the Re-Aligned songs, Belle wanted to take a look at the core meaning of these songs that she wrote as a teenager, and find a way to relate to them as an adult. // What you wanted was originally written about drama between friends in highschool. At the core of it, it all came down to someone hating you for having something they didn’t have. Thinking the only possible way you could have obtained the success, friendships or happiness you have in your life, is by lying, cheating, stealing or getting some sort of special treatment. As an adult, this still happens all of the time. People can be bitter and resentful towards you for having what they wish they had. They can overlook the hard work that you put into your career, relationships etc. to get to where you are today. // Belle & The Vertigo Waves released their debut album, ALIGNED on Drop Out Records on October 6, 2017. “Aligned” is available on iTunes and all streaming services. About the album, Belle told Michelle Bacon at The Bridge that, “Many of the tunes had been written around five years prior, when I was just 15 or 16.” Belle had only played them as a solo artist with occasional accompaniment from her dad, guitarist John Loux, and keyboardist Charlie Hibberd. In 2017, she hired the two musicians and a couple other friends to track “Aligned,” dubbing the project Belle and the Vertigo Waves, in the hopes that she’d eventually assemble a live band. “Recording was a surreal and emotional experience. Playing the songs with a band was like seeing them come to life,” she said. “I knew there was no way I could be a solo artist anymore, because I fell in love with the full band sound so much.” The music of Belle & The Vertigo Waves have been described as having an “1980s pop-laden sound.” which drew local attention in 2018. Their sound is influenced by three generations of musicians in the band. Belle & The Vertigo Waves are currently recording new music at Massive Sound Studios. Belle & The Vertigo Waves released their single, “Fear or Faith” on June 7, 2019 on Drop Out Records. Belle & The Vertigo Waves released their single, “Pulse” on April 17, 2020 on Drop Out Records. Belle & The Vertigo Waves released their single, “Beat Me To The Punch” on Drop Out Records on October 29, 2021. Belle & The Vertigo Waves released their single, “Stand Down” on January 21, 2021. Belle & The Vertigo Waves joined us on WMM on Feb 5, 2020 and June 26, 2019. More info at: http://www.thevertigowaves.com]

[Belle & The Vertigo Waes play recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd. KCMO, TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00pm with Nick Loux, and World Engine]

11:29 – Underwriting

Supermassive Black Holes – “Down In The Back”
from: Stop Safely Now / Supermassive Black Holes / October 27, 2023
[The album was recorded, engineered, mixed & mastered by Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab. Supermassive Black Holes are: Alexis Barclay on bass guitar & vocals; John Johnson on electric & acoustic guitar, synthesizer, kazoo & vocals; Matt Davis on drums, piano & vocals; and Chad Brothers on electric & acoustic guitar & vocals. Song written by Chad Brothers. Supermassive Black Holes were formed in 2010 during the legendary Monday jam nights at Crosstown Station. Supermassive Black Holes are a genre-bending psychedelic rock band from Kansas City known for their mesmerizing live performances. Fresh off the release of their new album “Stop Safely Now”, these musical stalwarts are eager to share their latest songs and sounds with lovers of psychedelic and progressive rock music. Their unique chemistry, honed over 13 years of collaboration, pushes the boundaries of sonic expression, creating a listening experience that captivates audiences. They’ve been described as a stoner rock lounge act or punk rock jam band. Their musical style is rich with electric guitar, rock-steady bass and powerful drums, and draws comparisons to bands like My Morning Jacket, Ween, Guided by Voices, and The Stone Roses. ]

[Supermassive Black Holes play Mike Kelly’s Westsider, 1515 Wstport Rd, KCMO, Thurs, March 14, at 7:00pm for a KC Folk Fest Fundraiser / Raffle / Instrument Auction / Live Music / Special Guests.]

11:34 – Interview w/ DJ Thundercutz, Jasmine Majors, and Nico Gray

Recently 90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio completed a giant initiative that sprang to life from station-wide Strategy Sessions that were organized 5 years ago. Our Board of Directors compiled main objectives from these sessions, and some routed to KKFI’s Programming Committee to create a plan of action. Our initiative was to open up our schedule, to increase the number of younger, Female, Black, Indigenous, Latinx, POC, and LGBTQIA programmers into our radio family, so that KKFI 90.1 FM could be even more representative of the collective communities we serve through our Mission Statement.

This process took 18 months to achieve. KKFI has had programming changes in the past, but for this initiative, we created space for 15 new program possibilites, and invited in 22 new hosts, programmers and DJs into our family. We did all of this with our losing any of our pre-existing programs, and without changing the percentage of music show and news & public affairs shows. It has been a little over a month since we launched our new schedule, and we have heard a lot of positive response to our New Programming, and last week we completed our Winter Fund Drive which as one of the most successful fund drives KKFI has had in over 10 years.

In an effort to help to introduce some our New Programmers at KKFI I have invited three of them to join us today on the show!

Jasmine Majors is a mother, a lover, a natural herbalist, a vegan chef, a seasoned tie dye artist, and local Kansas City promoter of all music. Jasmine started volunteering at KKFI nearly 9 months ago, answering phones, working our front desk, recording promos. When she first heard about KKFI’s initiative to bring in New Programmers she decided to pass. But after giving it more thought she turned in her application and created a pilot program that became a favorite of the Programming Committee. She then fast-tracked into KKFI’s Programmer training program and mentored with multiple DJs and KKFI veterans to completed her training and was certified just in time to accept her role of radio show host and producer. Jasmine Majors hosts Vital Vibrations, every Tuesday from Noon to 2:00pm where you’ll can hear positive music with a message of love, vibrations that are vital.

Jasmine Majors Thanks for being with us on WMM.

Dj Thundercutz also know has Clinton Martens Has been collecting records and DJ’n for 13 years. DJ Thundercutz is well known in the Kansas City Music Community and has played in most all music venues in Kansas City. He has accumulated a collection of over 16,000 vinyl records and in multiple genres, from funk to reggae to French Pop to Cumbia to Hip-Hop to Afro-Beat. DJ Thundercuz loves the “treasure hunt” that is vinyl collecting. He has been “filling in on KKFI since 2014” and was just recently started his own show called “In The Groove” on Mondays from Noon – 2:00pm and it’s going swimmingly.

DJ Thundercutz, Thanks for being with us on WMM.

Nico Gray is host and producer of Radio Nicopisa on Wednesdays, 12:00 Noon to 2:00pm on 90.1 FM KKFI. Nico contributed to Wednesday MidDay Medley for over 10 years, helping with shows about Glam Rock, David Bowie, and Fund Drive, and serving as Guest Producer for 12 different shows. In 2022 Nico’s own radio show, “Radio Nicopisa” was launched in the overnight hours. Nico Gray is also a writer, performance artist, and has worked as an actor with Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Gorilla Theatre, 8th St. Cafe Theatre, Actor’s Craft, and Big Bang Buffet. He appeared in HBO film “Truman” and in the Robert Altman film, “Kansas City.” Nico was also in an early short film of John McGraths that had a small role played by Emmy Award Winner Jason Sudeikis. Nico is currently a marketing & advertising consultant with Union Station.

Nico Gray, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

DJ Thundercutz, Jasmine Majors and Nico Gray Thanks for being with us on WMM.

DJ Thundercutz hosts “In The Groove” Mondays, Noon to 2:00pm; Jasmine Majors who hosts “Vital Vibrations” Tuesdays Noon to 2:00pm; Nico Gray hosts “Radio Nicopisa” Wednesdays, Noon to 2:00pm. More info at http://www.kkfi.org

11:54

The Swallowtails – “Good Days”
from: LUCKY PENNY EP / The Swallowtails / February 20, 2024
[The independent acoustic band, experimenting in the rock/pop genres while performing on what are traditionally folk/classical instruments, enter a new era having produced the entirety of this project themselves, with the songwriting matter touching on life’s big changes, challenges, and the realizations that time will heal. // “Since becoming a duo, it was time for us to reinvent our sound again. The songwriting on this EP is split between Rachel and myself, and this is Rachel’s debut release as a writer and singer. We spent all of January 2024 finishing the arrangements, recording and mixing the mini-record. It was a much needed release of energy for both of us, and we are definitely looking forward to adding these songs into our live sets and performing new material.”– Miki P, songwriter, singer and musician in The Swallowtails. // Est. in 2018, The Swallowtails are a Kansas City based musical duo comprised of musicians Miki P on guitar/vocals and Rachel Lovelace on bassoon/vocals. Their vision is to write honest, heartfelt songs that feel like you’re coming home to an old friend. As recording and performance artists, they have been showcased throughout Kansas City, performing at the Folly Theatre, Boulevardia Music Festival, The Kansas City Public Library as part of the 2023 Art in the Loop: Celebrate project, and most recently at Green Guitar Folk House opening for The Wildwoods. Their songwriting was awarded Best Song by a KC Band in 2023 by the Pitch Magazine for their tune “Take it Slow.” // Live video’s will be released on The Swallowtails YouTube page in support of the EP, the live session was filmed at West Bottoms Whiskey Co. // Swallowtails will be featuring the new EP at the Folk Alliance International Conference February 21st-25th. Both Miki & Rachel have earned scholarships to attend the conference. // Swallowtails embark on their 4th year entering NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest featuring a song off the EP, called “I’m on Fire” posted to NPR’s official contest site. // The Swallowtails have recently been approved as part of KCAIC Touring Artists Roster, through the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission. // On May 22, 2023 The Swallowtails released their 7-track EP THE WORLD STILL SPINS from Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, and Miki P on guitar & lead vocals. Miki P is a self-taught musician/multi-instrumentalist & songwriter driving the Swallowtails into a creative collaboration like any other. Miki P was born in Kansas City, KS. Miki P started playing guitar in middle school. She taught herself to play the drums, while listening to Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr. Miki P performed “She Loves You” at her 7th grade talent show. In 9th grade she joined a teen-band called American Slim as drummer & vocalist, and she wrote songs for their full-length album Irreplaceable released in 2017, followed by a single “Queen of Hearts” released April 11, 2018. Miki P has played Middle of the Map Fest, Crossroads Music Fest, Kauffman Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, and The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art before officially ending in 2018. As a teen she played drums for various groups including American Slim. At 21, Miki P began work on her debut solo-record, DOME OF SWALLOWS, that was released August 2, 2018. She then formed Miki P and the Swallowtails who released their first EP, Swallowtail in 2019, In 2021 Miki P released the 6-song EP, DON’T LOSE HOPE, created in covid isolation, in Miki P’s home space. Sitting & working from Miki’s computer, she composed and recorded 80% of the EP, working through the music like a journal entry, creating each song from her internal hurricane of emotions. All songs written, recorded, played, & mixed by Miki P. Recorded & Mixed with Emma Klien & Jake Hilger. Mastered by Joel Nanos. Miki P released her single “Your Love” on June 24, 2022. Miki P’s released the single “Peter Parker!” on March 18, 2022. // More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.com]

[Miki P plays Lyrical Belles Songwriters’ Round 3 with Kirra Alexis, Miki P & Lily B. Moonflower on Thursday, March 14, 2024 , 8:00 pm CST at Knuckleheads 2715 Rochester Avenue, KCMO.]

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

Next week on Wednesday, March 20 we are doing a special show about radio with special guest Sarah Bradshaw of 90.9 The Bridge, and Michael Byars of 89.3 KCUR and Chris haghirian of Eight One Sixty on 90.9 The Bridge.

THANK YOU to our incredible KKFI Staff; Director of Development & Communications – J Kelly Dougherty, Volunteer Coordinator – Darryl Oliver, Chief Operator – Chad Brothers.

This radio station is more than the individual hosts of each individual radio show. Instead it is about a collective spirit of hundreds of hardworking people, unselfishly setting aside ego, to work for the greater good of community building and the gigantic goal of keeping our airwaves free, non-commercial, and open to all! Congratulations and thank you to all programmers & volunteers who went the extra effort to keep our station alive.

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

Wednesday MidDay Medley in on the web:
http://www.kkfi.org,
http://www.WednesdayMidDayMedley.org,
http://www.facebook.com/WednesdayMidDayMedleyon90.1FM

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