#1088 – March 26, 2025 Playlist | Wednesday MidDay Medley

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

WMM presents: Stephonne + Danielle Ate The Sandwich + The Fur and The Fang

“Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979
[WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]

Debbie Friday – “1/17”
from: “1/17′ / Sub Pop Records / March 20, 2025
[Debby Friday is sharing “1/17”, an anthemic and salacious new dance pop single for 2025, available now worldwide from Sub Pop and in Canada from Royal Mountain Records. // Written and produced during a whirlwind European tour, “1/17” marks an exciting evolution for Debby Friday as she unveils a softer, more playful side of her artistry. Featuring hypnotic vocals and cheeky lyrics with nods to ancient Greece and nude selfies, the track exudes charm and lightness. With threads of experimental dance-pop woven seamlessly throughout, “1/17” is a refreshing addition to Debby Friday’s sonic world and a promising kickoff to her new era. // “1/17” was produced by Friday and Darcy Baylis, mixed by Alex Gamble, with assistance by Taylor Finnigan, and mastered by Levi Seitz. // Its soaring and singular shot official video is directed by Friday and frequent collaborator Kevan Funk (“WHAT A MAN,” “SO HARD TO TELL”), and filmed at Toronto’s historic Massey Hall. // Friday says of the visual, “It’s based on an amalgamation of two experiences that I had. The first was when I won the Polaris Prize at Massey Hall, which felt like a peak moment in my career. The second was when, nine months later, I played a festival show to absolutely no one in the audience. I’ve spent the past year detaching myself from the highs and lows of this business and trying to see everything as a sign. Of what? I don’t know. But I’m sure in the end, it’ll all mean something.”]

Billie Marten – “Feeling”
from: Dog Eared / Fiction Records / July 18, 2025
[New Single from Billie Marten’s 5th LP DOG EARED. Dog Eared is a warm, rich and textured record that bristles with confidence and self-belief, with Billie already approaching the prolificacy of a “lifer” with so much life left to live. It’s a left turn from her previous recordings, albeit a subtle one, taken with a deftness of touch. A musician embracing change, while staying true to her core self. There’s a certain strength of conviction here that finds its voice more prominently in the extensive pool of her acclaimed American contemporaries, of which she now surely stands shoulder to shoulder with. With Dog Eared, Billie calmly posits herself at the top of the tree of not just British contemporary folk artists, but with British songwriters at large. // Of the record’s opening number, “Feeling”, Billie explains: “I’ve discovered that I have a really particular long-term memory: I have specific sensory recollections from when I was two onwards, that I can recall easily now. One of these is marking out roads in my grandmother’s patterned carpet, for my Dad’s old 1950/60s toy cars to drive on. I used to trace patterns in everything: fabric seats at the dentist, carpets, wallpaper and walls, raindrops on car windows. Everything had a pattern to be noticed.” // “Another strong memory is the feeling of big, warm hands when you’re a child and how comforting and safe that feels. The notion of age being so far away from you, but you know it’s a future inevitability, and that you’re on your way there. The inarticulateness of that ‘feeling’ you can’t describe yet, but you’re aware of a push in the world that you don’t yet understand.” ”Feeling” is really set alight by Núria Graham’s guitar part, the one you hear from the outset. It sparks the album info life and really sets a benchmark in terms of rhythm. This is an album of rhythmic focus.”]

Yukimi – “Peace Reign (Radio Edit)”
from: For You / Ninja Tune / March 28, 2025
[Debut Solo Album from Yukimi, the celebrated vocalist and co-founder of Grammy-nominated band Little Dragon, shares her new single “Peace Reign.” A hopeful song about believing and striving for a peaceful world, the song starts with a sweet message from Yukimi’s son, “you have to believe it for it to come true, it’s right in front of you.” This is the latest offering from her debut album For You due March 28th via Ninja Tune.
“Peace Reign is about not giving up on the dream that this world can be a peaceful place. Believing in hope and a brighter future for the generations to come,” says Yukimi.
Her debut solo album sees her step away from a band formation to create some of her most beautiful and intimate work to date: both intensely personal and brilliantly relatable. On For You, Yukimi elegantly entwines musical styles from jazz, soul and electronic pop to hip hop, roots and psychedelia, but the themes of her solo songs dig deeper than ever, across love, loss, feminine energy and innate resilience. // For You will include previously released singles “Stream of Consciousness” featuring British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas. The collaboration marks Yukimi’s first time writing and creating music with another woman, which allowed her to fully delve into her feminine energy; “Sad Makeup,” which was written “about those days when you try to push down and control a sad feeling” says Yukimi; “Winter Is Not Dead,” inspired by those long, dark winters in Scandinavia; and the self-empowering debut single “Break Me Down” which was also in collaboration with Lianne La Havas and Little Dragon bandmate and long-time friend Erik Bodin.//Reflecting on For You, Yukimi shares: “I want this music to really be a force to connect people to each other, and step away from the madness of everything on the planet right now. And I’m excited about embarking on that journey on my own – the expression really feels pure.” // To celebrate the album’s release, Yukimi will embark on a full North American tour beginning in April, making stops in major cities including New York, Toronto, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Full tour details and ticket information can be found at https://yukimi-music.com/. // Renowned for her distinct and graceful voice, Yukimi has captivated audiences since co-founding Little Dragon in 1996. With the band, she has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, from Coachella and Glastonbury to NPR’s Tiny Desk—while collaborating with an impressive roster of artists, including Mac Miller, Kali Uchis, Gorillaz, JID, KAYTRANADA, Flume, and De La Soul. Her ability to transcend genres and craft deeply moving music has cemented her status as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music.]

The Faint – “Desperate Guys”
from: Wet from Birth / Saddle Creek / September 14, 2004.
[Wet from Birth is the fourth studio album by The Faint, formed in Omaha, Nebraska, the band consists of Todd Fink, Graham Ulicny, Dapose and Clark Baechle. The Faint was originally known as Norman Bailer and included Conor Oberst (of Bright Eyes, with whom The Faint toured in 2005). He quit shortly after the band was formed, though the Faint continued to share a spot with Bright Eyes on Saddle Creek Records. // The band originally consisted of Clark Baechle, Todd Fink (formerly Todd Baechle), and Joel Petersen. Growing up, Fink, Petersen, and Baechle skateboarded in their free time, until Fink developed knee problems, which shifted their hobbies towards making music. They signed to Saddle Creek Records and released a few singles, but were unable to establish widespread sales. After adding Matt Bowen, the Faint released Media. At the end of 1998, Jacob Thiele joined the band, and shortly thereafter, Matt Bowen was replaced by Ethan Jones. They toured the U.S., playing what would become the songs that would comprise the next album, Blank-Wave Arcade, which had a more dance and techno-influenced sound and was an underground hit. Before recording the album, however, Jones left the band and was replaced on bass guitar by Joel Petersen, who played both bass and guitar on the album. Partway through the creation of Danse Macabre, the Faint added Dapose, a death metal guitarist formerly of LEAD. Their next album, recorded with Mike Mogis and released in 2004, was called Wet from Birth. Conor Oberst claimed in an August 2020 interview with Pitchfork Magazine that The Faint were offered a major label record deal, but turned it down out of loyalty and commitment to Saddle Creek, which at the time was still a collaborative project between members of The Faint, Cursive and Bright Eyes. // In May 2008, the Faint announced that they had split from Saddle Creek, and that their fifth studio album would be self-released under their own label, blank.wav. The album, entitled Fasciinatiion, was released on August 5, 2008, in the U.S. The first single from the album was “The Geeks Were Right”, which was released on Boys Noize Records. It was also announced that the band would tour North America with British electronic group Ladytron during the spring. // Since the release of Fasciinatiion, two of the band members, Clark Baechle and Todd Fink have been quietly, with little advertising, performing under the name Depressed Buttons, playing remixes of other artists, and DJing for various small clubs and venues. // The band performed an original song “Teach Me Teacher” on the children’s show Yo Gabba Gabba! in the third-season episode “School”, which originally aired September 19, 2010. // On October 30, 2012, Saddle Creek Records released a deluxe edition of Danse Macabre with the original album remastered, bonus and unreleased tracks, and a DVD of archival footage, live projections from that era’s tour dates, and live footage. The band announced that it would play Danse Macabre in its entirety along with fan favorites during a tour of 24 cities across North America. // In 2016, Graham Ulicny (of Reptar) replaced Jacob Thiele on keyboards. Thiele died on February 13, 2020.]

[The Faint play The Warehouse on Broadway, 3951 Broadway Boulevard, KCMO on Friday, March 28 at 8:00pm with special guests Plack Blague]

Honeybee – “i wish i knew you then”
from: “i wish i knew you then” – Single / Honeybee / March 28, 2025
[New honeybee single from their upcoming EP “midtown girl”, to be released on June 6, 2025. // The track was written by the songwriter and lead singer, Makayla Scott, who wrote to us, “i wish i knew you then is inspired by all the stories Al (honeybee bass player and Mak’s partner) has told me about their life prior to us getting to know each other. Sometimes when we are reminiscing and giggling about the past, I get hit with a big wave of fomo – sad i’ve missed out on so much. but they always say that the timing of our relationship is perfect and that they’re glad we met when we did. Still, I would have LOVED to hang with kid AL and play horses or dogs or any of the 2000s era Madden games!” // Honeybee released their EP Saturn Return on March 29, 2024 part of WMM’s 120 Best recordings of 2024. // Honeybee started as the solo project of Singer/Songwriter Makayla Scott and now include 3 or 4 of her friends umping in… Honeybee released the songle “I Know What Love is” on January 27, 2023. Makayla Scott also played with the band Blue False Indigo Makayla Scott studied music at Drury University graduating in 2017. Honeybee played Manor Fest 6 at 6:30 PM at Arizona Trading CO. 1722 Oak Street KCMO with The Highwater, and Jass.]

David Luther – “Wrecking Bay”
from: “Wrecking Bay”- Single / David Luther / March 28, 2025
[David Luther released the first single “Smile About Something” on January 21, 2025. David Luther released the 2d single, “If Love Just Ain’t Enough (feat. Garrison Starr) on February 28, 2025. all singles off of David’s upcoming album EWHO YOU ARE expected April 25, 2025. // David Luther Broxterman recorded his first self-titled EP in 2009 with Nashville producer Neilson Hubbard. The EP featured backing vocals from Americana artist Garrison Starr. This experience was the catalyst that would send him on his path to a music career, gigging part-time to begin with while working full-time as a social worker. // In 2020, during the heart of COVID-19, David knew it was time to embrace becoming a full-time musician.. Stepping away from social work and side jobs, especially as a single father of two boys, was a faith move then. During this time, David collaborated with David George and Pat Tomek on his EP Take Me Home, which was released in 2022. The EP included the anthem Home To Kansas City and World’s Gonna Change, a song co-written by David, Brandon Mashburn, and Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning songwriter Tom Whitlock. George and Tomek’s dedication and artistry to the project, along with the exceptional musicians and singers, inspired David. Shortly after, David worked with his sister Anna Taylor and producer Brandon Mashburn on the single I Will, released in 2023, a song to draw attention to things that unite rather than divide us. // In July 2024, David again joined Neilson Hubbard, studio musician Juan Solórzano, and engineer Dylan Alldridge in their East Nashville studio to record a new full-length Americana album. The album, Who You Are, features partner Kelly Dougherty on several songs and Garrison Starr on If Love Just Ain’t Enough. The songs on the LP are a journey of David’s songwriting, many coming from painful places in the past and leading up to the last song he finished the night before the last days of recording, the title track. // David is grateful for the people in his family and community who have come alongside him, often carrying him and sometimes dragging or chasing him down his path. He says he can’t imagine how he’d still be doing this without their ongoing help and encouragement, especially that of his partner and manager, Kelly Dougherty. “I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but there’s no going back.”]

Krystle Warren & The Faculty – “Truly Great Thing”
from: Extended Play / Parlour Door Music / November 1, 2024
[Krystle Warren & The Faculty are: Krystle Warren, Solomon Dorsey, Zach Djanikian, Mike Riddleberger, and Jonathan Anderson. Following their double album LOVE SONGS (2012) Krystle Warren & The Faculty were involved in many musical projects. Krystle Warren & The Faculty, released the single “Macca” on May 22, 2023. They released and their single “Rising” released May 31, 2019, and written especially for Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed television mini series WHEN THEY SEE US. When Covid delayed the upcoming release of Extended Play, Krystle and members of The Faculty along with some of their frequent collaborators formed The Crew to release the 4-song CREW EP on September 15, 2020. Through isolation came unity. The Crew was made up of: Lakecia Benjamin, Matthew Silberman, Jacob Snider, Joe Blaxx, Solomon Dorsey, Zach Djanikian, Cassorla, Krystle Warren, and Ben Kane. They recorded unique versions of classic songs with the hope of encouraging the rallying cries of The Moment: the movement of the people. // In the lockdown of their homes, they sewed together their interpretations of “Bein’ Green” (based upon Ray Charles’ rendition); “Gimme Some Truth” (a mighty John Lennon composition); “Dear Landlord” (a scathing indictment from the blistering pen of Bob Dylan); and “Rhythm of Life”, (a timeless statement originally performed by Oleta Adams). // A portion of the proceeds from The Crew. EP were donated to the various causes and organizations // // The Faculty was formed with Krystle Warren, Solomon Dorsey, Zach Djanikian, Mike Riddleberger, and Dave Moore. While the four boys had classes and gigs, Krystle floated around New York and made a lot of friends. She busked and wrote songs, and, with the help of her band members and Ben Kane, who had an internship at Electric Lady Studios and was sneaking them in at odd hours, Krystle turned those songs into an e.p. called Diary. // Diary led to Circles, which Ben Kane co-produced with Voodoo engineer Russell “The Dragon” Elevado. Circles was bought by Because Music in France, but Krystle still recorded Love Songs in New York, a double album that invokes a Blakean duality with its two subtitles, ‘A Time to Refrain from Embracing’ and ‘A Time You May Embrace’. // Love Songs was produced with most of the Faculty (Zach was on tour with Amos Lee) and a slew of guest musicians in Brian Bender’s Brooklyn studio, The Motherbrain. Bender’s assistant, Jonathan Anderson, would later go on to replace Dave Moore on keys. // The Faculty has always been a tenuous project for everyone involved because of the distance and the schedules. While everyone remains close friends, the band members are spread across the globe. Krystle in France. Riddleberger in New York and Zach in Woodstock. Jonathan in Los Angeles. And then they are all working musicians, touring, recording, and collaborating with an impressive list of artists. Musicians like, in no particular order: D’Angelo, Hercules and Love Affair, Donald Fagen and the Nightfliers, Joan As Police Woman, Jonathan Wilson, Emily King, Janet Jackson, Ron Sexsmith, Amy Helm, Taylor Swift, Rufus Wainwright, Natalie Merchant, Graham Nash, The Knights, Bleachers, Emmylou Harris, Amos Lee, Mayra Andrade, Lana Del Rey, Broken Social Scene, Teddy Thompson, Lakecia Benjamin, and honestly that’s less than the half of it. // So they have been busy, and they have gained a lot of experience since the days of sneaking into ElectricLady late night or playing for meager pay and free wine at an East Village Italian resto. And while Diary, Circles, and Love Songs were recorded with everyone in the same room (Three the Hard Way, Krystle’s solo album, was pared down to her and Kane collectively), Extended Play was recorded disparately and assembled together by the steady hands and ears of Kane and Krystle. There is distance between the musicians in the recording process, but there is still a close emotional connection that can be heard in these songs. // The songs that make up Extended Play are songs of experience—the lyrics reflect on a crush from high school, a departed musical hero, and others who live in memory. There is nostalgia in Extended Play, and a forlornness. // Krystle describes “When I Look Back,” the last song of the album, as “an apology to my teenage self.” Twenty years ago she was writing songs about what happened day-of because being young is about immediacy and living in the present tense. Now the songs are about years past because life slows down, and we are allowed the time to “look back.”// But as Krystle sings in “Rising,” “Future lingers while past is present.” She’s writing about the past because we are all our collected histories—or as she puts it in “When I Look Back”: “there’s still something of her that stays.” The future, of course, still lingers, always there waiting for us, for the next move. The album ends with a recording of Audre Lorde’s gravelly voice. She says, // I’m going on to something else, the shape of which, I have no idea. ‘Only thing I know is, it’s going to be quite different. What I leave behind has a life of its own – I’ve said this about poetry … Well in a sense, I’m saying it about the very artifact of who I have been. // Krystle Warren & The Faculty still have more to come. They have built twenty years of memories, experiences, recordings, and shows, and with the release of Extended Play, they continue to show a commitment to growing as musicians together, even if apart. The Extended Play bio written by Phil Anderson]

10:29 – Underwriting

10:31 – Interview with Stephonne

Stephonne is in the house. Joining us today to debut his new single “It’s Gonna Be Alright.” Stephonne describes himself as the lovechild of Prince & Billie Holiday. He grew up in KCK and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music from Benedictine College, and Masters in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. Singer, songwriter, actor, model, artist, activist – Stephonne Singleton keeps very busy, serving as a board member of KC Folk Fest, organizing tribute shows, playing: music festivals, Charlotte Street Foundation, Lemonade Park, Lawrence Pride, Manor Records, Midwest Music Foundation, The AIDS Service Foundation of KC, InterUrban ArtHouse, Crossroads Music Fest, The Black Box, The Folly Theatre, and West 18th Street Fashion Show. Stephonne released his EP SIS: Side B on June 24, 2022. He also released the single “I” on August 21, 2024. Stephonne is a 2023 winner of the Charlotte Street Generative Performing Arts Fellows. More info at: http://www.stephonne.com

Stephonne Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Welcome back to the show. We are nearly three months into the year and Stephonne has already produced another epic tribute show, this time to Mary J. Blige at the Fifth Floor in the historic West Bottoms. Stephonne was also one of the featured artists at the Rock is Black concert at the Zhou B Art Center in the heart of the 18th & Vine Arts & Cultural District.

Both of these events were very important to Stephonne as a performer, but also in the community building work that Stephonne does.

Stephonne is a multifaceted performer, actor, drag performer, singer-songwriter, model. Stephonne has been a big part of the Wednesday MidDay Medley, as one of our most frequent guests, and someone we call on when we’re celebrating anniversary shows. We have loved watching Stephonne’s journey as a musical performer. This has been a journey of discovery of self.

Part of Stephonne’s most recent work is being on the board of Kansas City Folk Festival.

KC Folk Fest Fundraisers:
Pickball – Saturday, April 19, at 10:00am, in Gillham Park, sign up by April 11, 2025
FolkyOkie Karaoke, April 23 , at 7:00p at The Ship 1221 Union, KCMO West Bottoms
Rural Grit Happy Hour, Monday, May 5, at 6:00pm at The Brick, 727 McGee, KCMO

Kansas City Folk Festival is Saturday May 17, 12:00pm to 8:00pm with Sunny War, Nokisee Fields, Jamogi and The Jammers, Stranded in The City, Rural Grit Happy Hour, Dalima Kapten, Gracie Caggiano, Wim Frederick, Pheenix Leeor, Mitxi Mckee, KC Queertet, No Divide KC Spotlight, KC Fringe Showcase, KC Young Audiences, Heartland Song Network, Poetry, Craft Market, Food Trucks, and more, More infoat: http://www.kcfolkfest.org

Stephonne Singleton keeps very busy, serving as a board member of KC Folk Fest, organizing tribute shows, playing: music festivals, Charlotte Street Foundation, Lemonade Park, Lawrence Pride, Manor Records, Midwest Music Foundation, The AIDS Service Foundation of KC, InterUrban ArtHouse, Crossroads Music Fest, The Black Box, The Folly Theatre, and West 18th Street Fashion Show

10:40

Stephonne – “1 Think It’s Gonna Be Alright”
from: “1 Think It’s Gonna Be Alright” – Single / Stephonne / March 28, 2025
[Co written by Stephonne Singleton with Shawn M Stewart.]

10:43 – More Interview with Stephonne

Stephonne is in the house. Joining us today to debuts his brand new single “It’s Gonna Be Alright.”

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

Stephonne Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Along with your work with KC Folk Fest, you have also worked with Charlotte Street Foundation, Lemonade Park, Lawrence Pride, Manor Records, Midwest Music Foundation, The AIDS Service Foundation of KC, InterUrban ArtHouse, Crossroads Music Fest, The Black Box, The Folly Theatre, and West 18th Street Fashion Show.

Stephonne is a 2023 winner of the Charlotte Street Generative Performing Arts Fellows.

Each Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Award receives an unrestricted cash grant of $10,000, recognition by Charlotte Street at the time of the award announcement and throughout 2023. The 2023 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Awards recognize two exceptional artists in the fields of dance, theatre, music, opera, sound art, performance art, multimedia performance, spoken word, puppetry or hybrid performance-based forms. Along with Stephonne Singleton and Tiara Nicole was the other recipients of the 2023 Generative Performing Artist Awards. Since 1997, 29 performing artists and 106 visual artists in the Kansas City region have received this highly regarded award.

All of the 2023 Charlotte Street Award Fellows were selected through competitive processes beginning with open calls for applications from artists based in the five-county Kansas City Metro Area. Artist selections were made by a panel of jurors consisting of renowned and qualified arts professionals. Jurors participated in interviews, presentations, and studio visits, resulting in the selection of 10 finalists for the Generative Performing Artists Awards and 12 finalists for the Visual Artist Awards.

Stephonne’s Statement:

“As a generative performance artist and musician, my music is a result of radical and unconditional love that I have for my life and human connection. That love persists, despite living in a world that relishes my artistic contributions but not the color of my skin nor my queerness. It is within this relentless predicament that I find myself, my melodies, and my lyrics. I share my struggles, triumphs, and journey to self-love through performance. I create music and live experiences that break through the boxes of race, gender, social status and genre so that others may see their reflection in my art. All of my musical influences come together to create something inimitable but familiar. Music has always understood me and It is through music that I continue to define and understand myself. I want my audience to feel accepted and understood by my art, to feel seen – and then to better understand themselves and those around them.”

Stephonne Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley
More info at: http://www.stephonne.com

10:53

Stephonne – “1”
from: “1” – Single / Stephonne / August 21, 2024
[Written and Produced by Stephonne Singleton. Additional Production – Justin Mantooth. Engineering, Mixing, and Mastering – Justin Mantooth. Additional Vocal Engineering – Stephonne Singleton. Vocals – Stephonne; Synths, Drum Machine, Keyboard – Stephonne; Guitar – Zachary Arias; Bass – Carly Atwood; Drums – Adam Soliz (McKee); Trombone – Trevor Turla. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Westend Recording Studios, Kansas City. // Stephonne describes himself as the lovechild of Prince & Billie Holiday. He grew up in KCK and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Benedictine College, and Masters in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. Singer, songwriter, actor, model, artist – Stephonne Singleton keeps very busy, organizing Tribute Shows, working as a Resident Artist at Charlottee Street studios, playing Music Festivals, Lemonade Park, Lawrence Pride, Manor Records, Midwest Music Foundation, The AIDS Service Foundation of KC, InterUrban ArtHouse, The Black Box, The Folly Theatre, collaborating with The Black Creatures, Calvin Arsenia, Miki P, Jass, Eboni Fondren, putting out EPs, and singles. Stephonne released his EP SIS: Side B on June 24, 2022 it was in the TOP TEN of WMM’s 120 Best Recordings of 2022. Stephonne was a featured performer at the 23rd Annual West 18th Street Fashion Show on Friday, June 2, 2023, and also in the 24th annual West 18th Street Fashion Show.]

Julien Baker & TORRES – “Sugar in the Tank”
from: “Sugar in the Tank”- Single / Matador Records / December 13, 2024
[This was the first single from Julien Baker and TORRES upcoming 12-track album SEND A PRAYER MY WAY to be released April 18, 2025. // After playing “Sugar in the Tank” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Julien Baker & TORRES closed out 2024 with the release of their critically acclaimed debut single “Sugar in the Tank” via Matador Records. Since then, they have also shared the official video for the track which was shot in collaboration with the queer country dance party Stud Country. // Formed by their shared experiences of growing up queer in the south, “Sugar in the Tank,” which is now #3 greatest gainer, and #30* at AAA, not only reflects Julien Baker & TORRES’ love of country music, but joyfully reclaims the genre’s traditions and iconography which until only recently felt exclusionary. The single is a beautiful duet that is authentically country as it is a celebration of the songwriter’s roots. // “Sugar in the Tank,” is a stunning duet—a heartfelt celebration of identity and belonging, steeped in the timeless essence of country music. // “Straightforward country — guitar strumming, banjo picking, pedal steel guitar — perfectly suits the all-out declarations of love in “Sugar in the Tank.” -The New York Times // “the pair’s voices fit together like puzzle pieces, making ‘Sugar in the Tank’ a must-listen for any country music fan out there.” Billboard]

11:00 – Station ID

Danielle Ate the Sandwich – “Fumbling”
from: Fumbling / Danielle Ate The Sandwich / March 21, 2025
[Fumbling by Danielle Ate the Sandwich, is the artist’s 8th full length release of original music. Produced by Fritz Hutchison, Alison Hawkins, and Danielle Anderson. Mastered by Ian Dobyns. Recorded in Kansas City, KS. Photography by Paul Andrews. Danielle Anderson: vocals, ukulele, guitar, banjo. Fritz Hutchison: drums, bass, banjo, guitars, keys. Alison Hawkins: vocals, keys, fiddle. Joy Zimmerman: vocals. Marco Pascolini: pedal steel. Alberto Racanati: trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet. Aryana Nemati: flute. Laurel Parks: violin. Sascha Groschang: cello. Community Choir on ‘Peace to You Brother’: Annie Kalahurka, Morgan Fender, Forest Kinsey, Mark Orr, Jamie Campbell, Jessica Campbell. More info at: http://www.danielleatethesandwich.com]

[Danielle Ate The Sandwich plays a FUMBLING album release show Saturday, March 29 at 7:00pm, at Greenwood Social Hall, 1750 Belleview Ave, KCMO Featuring Fritz Hutchison, Alison Hawkins, Michelle Bacon, and Marco Pascolini. Info at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com]

11:04 – Interview with Danielle Anderson

Danielle Anderson performs as Danielle Ate the Sandwich. Danielle is a singer/songwriter, recording artist, and comedic performer based in KCMO. Danielle Anderson jois us to talk about her new album FUMBLING from Danielle Ate The Sandwich, released March 21, 2025. Danielle has released over 300 YouTube videos, conducts an annual community songwriting project called the 24 Hour Album, and has released 8 full length albums of original music. She has opened for Mumford and Sons, Jake Shimabukuro, and had the opportunity to write the soundtrack to the Emmy nominated HBO documentary, “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.” In 2023, Danielle was awarded a 2-year studio residency at the Charlotte Street Foundation, and was the recipient of an Inspiration Grant from ArtsKC in 2024. Danielle Ate The Sandwich plays a FUMBLING album release show Saturday, March 29 at 7:00pm, at Greenwood Social Hall, 1750 Belleview Ave, KCMO. Info at: http://www.greenwoodsocialhall.com

Danielle Anderson, thank you for being with us on WMM.

We just heard the title track from Danielle’s 8th full length album Fumbling.

Produced by Fritz Hutchison, Alison Hawkins, and Danielle Anderson. Mastered by Ian Dobyns. Recorded in Kansas City, KS. Photography by Paul Andrews.

Danielle Anderson: vocals, ukulele, guitar, banjo.
Fritz Hutchison: drums, bass, banjo, guitars, keys.
Alison Hawkins: vocals, keys, fiddle.
Joy Zimmerman: vocals.
Marco Pascolini: pedal steel.
Alberto Racanati: trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet.
Aryana Nemati: flute.
Laurel Parks: violin.
Sascha Groschang: cello.
Community Choir on ‘Peace to You Brother’: Annie Kalahurka, Morgan Fender, Forest Kinsey, Mark Orr, Jamie Campbell, Jessica Campbell.

Danielle Ate The Sandwich’s 8th album received an Inspiration Grant from ArtsKC.

11:12

Danielle Ate the Sandwich – “It’s Not Jupiter”
from: Fumbling / Danielle Ate The Sandwich / March 21, 2025
[Fumbling by Danielle Ate the Sandwich, is the artist’s 8th full length release of original music. Produced by Fritz Hutchison, Alison Hawkins, and Danielle Anderson. Mastered by Ian Dobyns. Recorded in Kansas City, KS. Photography by Paul Andrews. Danielle Anderson: vocals, ukulele, guitar, banjo. Fritz Hutchison: drums, bass, banjo, guitars, keys. Alison Hawkins: vocals, keys, fiddle. Joy Zimmerman: vocals. Marco Pascolini: pedal steel. Alberto Racanati: trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet. Aryana Nemati: flute. Laurel Parks: violin. Sascha Groschang: cello. Community Choir on ‘Peace to You Brother’: Annie Kalahurka, Morgan Fender, Forest Kinsey, Mark Orr, Jamie Campbell, Jessica Campbell. More info at: http://www.danielleatethesandwich.com]

11:16 – More Interview with Danielle Anderson

Danielle Anderson, thank you for being with us on WMM.

We just heard another track from Danielle’s 8th full length album Fumbling.

Danielle had the honor of working with IX Film Productions to create a new music video for the title track of the new album, Fumbling. The result is a beautiful one shot video that takes Danielle through the chaos of life, growing up, making choices, and fumbling through it all.

The video was filmed in Kansas City, MO, by Patrick Poe & Lolo Loren, with production design by Amber Joy. The video features lots of amazing local talent!

Starring:
Ellie DeShon – Mom
Thomas Smith – Dad
Amber Joy – Sister
Jerry Mañan – Friend/Groom
Tiffany Michelle – Friend
Stephanie Stevens – Friend
Forest Kinsey – Priest/Partygoer
Gideon Madison – Partygoer
Ace Lovelace – Partygoer
Lily Gojcevic – Partygoer
Mykah Mleek – Partygoer
Mason Vietti – Partygoer
Liam Chewning – First AC
Isabelle Torri – Hair & Makeup
Bob Colladay – Car

Danielle on Fumbling Tour Dates around the US!

Last summer at the KC Fringe Festival, Danielle presented THE GREATEST GARAGE SALE EVER a one woman comedy cabaret featuring original characters and songs by Danielle Anderson with five performances July 20 thru Sat., July 27 The Bird Comedy Theater, 103 West 19th, KCMO.

On February 23, 2024, Danielle Ate The Sandwich released the single, “Turtle by Jer” – Written by Jerry “Jer” Slougherman and Danielle Anderson. Performed by Jer. Mixed by David Bashford

On January 14, 2024 Danielle Ate The Sandwich released the 6-track release, “2024 (The 24 Hour Album)”.

On February 20, 2022 Danielle Ate The Sandwich released the 7-track release, “Continued Curfew (24 Hour Album 2022)”.

Danielle Ate The Sandwich released the 7-song album, 24 HOUR ALBUM (2021), on April 25, 2021. The 7 songs on this album were written and recorded in 24 hours on April 24th-25th, 2021, during Danielle Ate the Sandwich’s 6th annual 24 Hour Album.

On May 28, 2021 Danielle Ate the Sandwich released, It’s Not a Burden (Original Songs from the Documentary Film) on Youngest Daughter Records. It’s Not A Burden is a powerful and brilliant film about the joys and pain of raising elderly parents. The songs are produced by Joanna Katcher.

Danielle Ate The Sandwich released the single, “A Weight, A Wall” on June 1, 2021.
Danielle Ate The Sandwich released the single, “Goodbye to You” on August 22, 2021.
Danielle Anderson, thank you for being with us on WMM.

11:25

Danielle Ate the Sandwich – “Not Easy To Do”
from: Fumbling / Danielle Ate The Sandwich / March 21, 2025
[Fumbling by Danielle Ate the Sandwich, is the artist’s 8th full length release of original music. Produced by Fritz Hutchison, Alison Hawkins, and Danielle Anderson. Mastered by Ian Dobyns. Recorded in Kansas City, KS. Photography by Paul Andrews. Danielle Anderson: vocals, ukulele, guitar, banjo. Fritz Hutchison: drums, bass, banjo, guitars, keys. Alison Hawkins: vocals, keys, fiddle. Joy Zimmerman: vocals. Marco Pascolini: pedal steel. Alberto Racanati: trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet. Aryana Nemati: flute. Laurel Parks: violin. Sascha Groschang: cello. Community Choir on ‘Peace to You Brother’: Annie Kalahurka, Morgan Fender, Forest Kinsey, Mark Orr, Jamie Campbell, Jessica Campbell. More info at: http://www.danielleatethesandwich.com]

11:28 – Underwriting

The Fur and the Fang – “Mr Lorry”
from: EP 4 /The Fur and the Fang / December 17, 2024
[Zachary Hodson (formerly of Dolls On Fire) on vocals, guitars, keys, percussion; Valerie Schurman on vocals, kazoo, percussion; Seann McAnally on vocals, bass; Joe Frogge on vocals, ukulele. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Drei Katzen Studios. All music and lyrics by Zachary Hodson. Performed by the Fur and the Fang except Bad Gospel music and lyrics written by Seann McAnally performed by the Fur and the Fang. Album art generated by DJ Flickster. The Fur and the Fang are Campfire acoustic singalong meets sweaty barnstomping hootenanny. More info at: http://www.thefurandthefang.bandcamp.com]

[The Fur and The Fang play The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, North KC, on Friday, March 28, at 7:00pm with The Village Prairie and Cee Dee Vee. http://www.therinokc.com]

11:33 – Interview with Zach Hodson, Valerie Schurman and Joe Frogge

Joining us in our 90.1 FM Studios is KC music veteran Zach Hodson, formally of the critically acclaimed Dolls On Fire. Zach’s new band is The Fur and The Fang where Zach on sings, plays guitars, keys & percussion; also joining us in the conversation is: Valerie Schurman who sings, plays kazoo & percussion; and Joe Frogge who sings and plays ukulele. Seann McAnally on vocals & bass is also in the band. The Fur and The Fang describe their sound as: “A campfire acoustic singalong meets sweaty barn-stomping hootenanny.” The band released, EP 4 on December 17, 2024. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Drei Katzen Studios. All music and lyrics by Zachary Hodson. More info at: http://www.thefurandthefang.bandcamp.com

The Fur and The Fang play The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, North KC, on Friday, March 28, at 7:00pm with The Village Prairie and Cee Dee Vee. http://www.therinokc.com

Zach Hodson, Valerie Schurman and Joe Frogge thanks for being with us on WMM

The Fur and The Fang is:
Zach Hodson on sings, plays guitars, keys & percussion;
Valerie Schurman who sings, plays kazoo & percussion;
Joe Frogge who sings and plays ukulele.
Seann McAnally on vocals & bass is also in the band.

The Fur and The Fang describe their sound as: “A campfire acoustic singalong meets sweaty barn-stomping hootenanny.”

The band released, EP 4 on December 17, 2024. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Drei Katzen Studios. All music and lyrics by Zachary Hodson.

11:41

The Fur and the Fang – “Bad Gospel”
from: EP 4 /The Fur and the Fang / December 17, 2024
[Zachary Hodson (formerly of Dolls On Fire) on vocals, guitars, keys, percussion; Valerie Schurman on vocals, kazoo, percussion; Seann McAnally on vocals, bass; Joe Frogge on vocals, ukulele. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Drei Katzen Studios. All music and lyrics by Zachary Hodson. Performed by the Fur and the Fang except Bad Gospel music and lyrics written by Seann McAnally performed by the Fur and the Fang. Album art generated by DJ Flickster. The Fur and the Fang are Campfire acoustic singalong meets sweaty barnstomping hootenanny. More info at: http://www.thefurandthefang.bandcamp.com]

[The Fur and The Fang play The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, North KC, on Friday, March 28, at 7:00pm with The Village Prairie and Cee Dee Vee. http://www.therinokc.com]

11:44 – More Interview with Zach Hodson, Valerie Schurman and Joe Frogge

Joining us in our 90.1 FM Studios is KC music veteran Zach Hodson, formally of the critically acclaimed Dolls On Fire. Zach’s new band is The Fur and The Fang where Zach on sings, plays guitars, keys & percussion; also joining us in the conversation is: Valerie Schurman who sings, plays kazoo & percussion; and Joe Frogge who sings and plays ukulele. Seann McAnally on vocals & bass is also in the band. The Fur and The Fang describe their sound as: “A campfire acoustic singalong meets sweaty barn-stomping hootenanny.” The band released, EP 4 on December 17, 2024. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Drei Katzen Studios. All music and lyrics by Zachary Hodson.

The Fur and The Fang play The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, North KC, on Friday, March 28, at 7:00pm with The Village Prairie and Cee Dee Vee. http://www.therinokc.com

Zach Hodson, Valerie Schurman and Joe Frogge thanks for being with us on WMM

The Fur and the Fang Discography
The Fur and the Fang released the 4-track EP, EP3 on December 17, 2024
The Fur and the Fang released the 5-track EP, EP3 on July 23, 2024
The Fur and the Fang released the 4-track EP, EP2 on August 25, 2023
The Fur and the Fang released the 4-track EP, EP1 on February 28, 2023
The Fur and the Fang released the 6-track EP, A Furry Fangy Holiday 2023 Dec 20, 2023

The Fur and the Fang released the single, “The Horrors We Don’t Know” on Oct 31, 2023.

Zach Hodson, Valerie Schurman and Joe Frogge thanks for being with us on WMM

The Fur and The Fang play The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, North KC, on Friday, March 28, at 7:00pm with The Village Prairie and Cee Dee Vee. http://www.therinokc.com

11:54

The Fur and the Fang – “I Could Never Tell A Lie”
from: EP 4 /The Fur and the Fang / December 17, 2024
[Zachary Hodson (formerly of Dolls On Fire) on vocals, guitars, keys, percussion; Valerie Schurman on vocals, kazoo, percussion; Seann McAnally on vocals, bass; Joe Frogge on vocals, ukulele. Recorded, mixed and mastered at Drei Katzen Studios. All music and lyrics by Zachary Hodson. Performed by the Fur and the Fang except Bad Gospel music and lyrics written by Seann McAnally performed by the Fur and the Fang. Album art generated by DJ Flickster. The Fur and the Fang are Campfire acoustic singalong meets sweaty barnstomping hootenanny. More info at: http://www.thefurandthefang.bandcamp.com]

[The Fur and The Fang play The RINO, 314 Armour Rd, North KC, on Friday, March 28, at 7:00pm with The Village Prairie and Cee Dee Vee. http://www.therinokc.com]

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

NEXT WEEK, on April 2 – Fallestine “Fally” Afani of I Heart Local Music and the Lawrence Music Alliance joins us as Guest Producer for SPOTLIGHT ON PALESTINIAN ARTISTS a special presentation for Arab American Heritage Month featuring music from Saint Levant, Elyanna, DAM, and More!

Big THANK YOU TO THE FABULOUS 44 PEOPLE WHO DONATED in support of Wednesday MidDay Medley for KKFI 90.1 FM’s during our On-Air Winter Fund Drive! With the help of my amazing co-hosts, we raised $2,693.00 toward our goal of $2,685.00. We achieved 100% of our goal for KKFI 90.1 FM. Thank you Betse Ellis, Rachio Head, and Mikal Shapiro and J Kelly Dougherty and all our fabulous donors and listeners!

THANK YOU to our incredible KKFI Staff; Director of Development & Communications – J Kelly Dougherty, Volunteer Coordinator – Darryl Oliver, Chief Operator – Chad Brothers and Shaina Littler – Office Manager Book Keeper

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Show #1088