Wednesday MidDay Medley
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

The Sexy Accident + Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats
+ Sangha Studios + The 2nd Annual Spring Dance

1. The Good Foot – “Bad Way”
from: Numeration / Bad Way (Split Single) 7″ Vinyl / Shipshape Records / Feb. 18, 2012
[7-piece, KC soul revue that is one of the most popular bands in the area. The band includes: Julia Haile, Adam Wagner, Tim Braun, Quentin Schmidt, David Conarroe, Nick Howell, and Nick Rowland. Known for their interpretations of the Motown & Stax songbook, as well as their own original compositions.]

[The Good Foot return to play The 2nd Annual Spring Dance at Crossroads KC at Grinders, Saturday, May 5, at 7:00 PM from Spice of Life Productions.]

2. The Hearts of Darkness – “Numeration”
from: Numeration / Bad Way (Split Single) 7″ Vinyl / Shipshape Records / Feb. 18, 2012

[The 15 piece ensemble includes: Les Izmore – Vox, Percussion; Brandy Gordon – Vox; Erica Townsend – Vox; Rachel Christia – Vox; Brad Williams – Drum Kit, Percussion; Sean Branagan – Kit, Percussion; Miko Spears – Congas; Pete Leibert – Bass Guitar; Richard Gumbel – Rhythm Guitar; Jolan Smith – Tenor Sax; Shawn Hansen – Alto Sax, Sam Hughes – Baritone Sax; Andrew Ford – Slide Trombone; Ken Walker – Valve Trombone; Bob Asher – Trumpet. The band blends American funk & soul, hip-hop & KC jazz big-band traditions into an afro beat-based foundation to create a huge sound.]

[The Hearts of Darkness return to play The 2nd Annual Spring Dance at Crossroads KC at Grinders, Saturday, May 5, at 7:00 PM from Spice of Life Productions.]

3. The Grisly Hand – “The Good Wife”
from: Safe House [EP] / Independent / November 2, 2010
[The Grisly Hand new EP Western Avenue was released February 1, 2012. The band is working on releasing a a new full-length this year.]

[The Grisly Hand play Merlefest at Knuckleheads, May 4.]

[The Grisly Hand play 2nd Annual Spring Dance at Crossroads KC at Grinders, Sat, May 5, at 7:00 PM from Spice of Life Productions. The Band also opens for the Royals & Boston Red Sox May 9 at 6:00.]

4. The Latenight Callers – “Wrecking Ball”
from: Easy Virtues / TLNC / 2012
[TLNC were originally formed in Lawrence by baritone guitarist, Krysztof Nemeth, and vocalist Julie Berndsen, With the addition of Guitarist Ellen O’Hayer, Bassist Gavin Mac, and Nick Combs on keyboards.]

[The Late Night Callers play The Riot Room, 4048 Broadway, Sat, May 12, 8:00pm w/ The Royalty.]

5. The Cave Girls – “I Said Wow!”
from: The Cave Girls / Cave Out Records / February 4, 2012
[Robin Campbell, Sara Teasley, and Stephanie Williams are The Cave Girls. Their debut Release was Produced by Pat Tomek at Largely Studios in Kansas City.]

[The Cave Girls play Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club, Friday night at 8:30. night, February 4, at 9:30 at The Brick with special guests The I’ms and Thee Devotion.]

10:30 – Underwriting

10:31 – Interview w/ Jesse Kates & Camry Ivory from The Sexy Accident, and Zac Eubank

6. The Sexy Accident – “Under Summer Stars”
from: Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader / Independent / April 21, 2012

10:35

Jesse Kates and Camry Ivory are part of the Kansas City based band, The Sexy Accident and their new full length release, “Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader” was released on Record Store Day, April 21. This week the band released a new music video for their song “What We’d Do” directed, filmed, & edited by Zac Eubank of Aren’t We Clever Productions. You can download the track at music.sexyaccident.com. All of the song’s proceeds go to charity.

The band’s 4th full length release, “Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader,” was released on April 21, and the band performed at Vinyl Renaissance on West 39th Street on Record Store Day

Jesse said that this was “the best thing that I, personally, have ever made (not counting my kids.”

Speaking of your kids, we played just a few moments of track 11, the title track.

7. The Sexy Accident – “Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader”
from: Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader / Independent / April 21, 2012

10:38

Jesse’s son Toby sings lead vocals and wrote the song “Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader”

The current The Sexy Accident includes: Jesse Kates, Daniel Torrence, Camry Ivory, and Michael Young.

Jesse wrote in his blog that this “whole thing started in March, 2010, when you wrote “I Guess I’ll Never Know” while driving home from a show in Columbia, MO.

The new release was produced, engineered and mixed in Kansas City and Seattle by Steve Fisk (Low, Unwound, Harvey Danger, Nirvana, The Wedding Present).

10:43

8. The Sexy Accident – “What We’d Do”
from: Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader / Independent / April 21, 2012

10:47

This week the band released a new music video for their song “What We’d Do” directed, filmed, & edited by Zac Eubank of Aren’t We Clever Productions.

Zac Eubank joined us on the phone live from L.A.

Download the track at music.sexyaccident.com, all of the song’s proceeds go to charity.

Directed/Shot/Edited: Zac Eubank
Assistant Director: Becca Scott
Executive Producer: Dale Maxfield
Starring: Brittney L. Schmitz and Scott Lucas
Grips: Samuel Towns and Justin Volker
Production Assistant: Sam Eubank
Hair/Makeup: Jen Woodford
Special thanks to the Savoy Hotel and Dale Maxfield

Zac talked about his previous collaboration with The Sexy Accident.

Zac, talked us about his process, and how much time it requires for a short film.

Zac’s company is called: Aren’t We Clever Productions

Currently you can see Zac’s latest videos at thezaceubank.com

Through the whole process of making the record and playing live shows Camry has been going to school at UMKC, studying Higher Education Administration.

From thesexyaccident.com:

(Earlier in 2012, The Sexy Accident released the You’re Not Alone EP, which includes two gender-flipped renditiqns of the songs All Surface and I’m Just Trying to Help (Me Like You) from the band’s prior full-length, the critically-acclaimed Mantoloking, which “addresses the noticeable failings of leaders, family, friendship, and love” and “proffers raw lyrics and bitter memories with aching honesty”) (Present Magazine)

(In 2010, The Sexy Accident released the Now That She’s Gone EP, “a smart, catchy, fulfilling course” (The Pitch) that reveals “a self-contained world of cheating and leaving lovers”) (Erasing Clouds)

(Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader reverberates with intimacy and magical realism. In turns playful and sincere, the record encircles a wide thematic range: from youth, wine and women to marriage and fatherhood.)

10:51

9. The Sexy Accident – “Love Doesn’t Get Old”
from: Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader / Independent / April 21, 2012

The Sexy Accident’s new full length release, “Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader” os available through their website and a local independent record stores. The band’s new music video for their song “What We’d Do” is available for download at music.sexyaccident.com. All of the song’s proceeds go to charity.

10:56

10. Dream Wolf – “Futureman”
from: Learn To Survive / Independent / January 2011
[Christian Tady – Electric Guitar, Tess Jehle – Drums, Megan Zander – Vocals, Katelyn Boone – Keyboards, Brent Jamison – Bass.]

[Dream Wolf plays the Spring Invitational, Friday, May 4th, at The Riot Room on the outside stage at 9:15!!! The Spring Invitational is hosted by Recycled Rockstar Industries! Featuring the many bands including: New Lost Souls, Mr. History, Various Blonde, and New Riddim!]

11:00 – Station ID

11. She’s A Keeper – “Headless King”
from: Live From Midwestern / Independent / March 12, 2012
[All songs written by She’s A Keeper, 2012, Recorded live at the Midwestern Musical Co. in Kansas City, MO. (midwesternmusic.com) Engineered by Dave Guame, Matt Kesler, & Cody Wyoming. Mixed and mastered by Steve Phillips. Band photo by Emmett Merrill. Design by Eric Lindquist.]

[5-piece band from Kansas City, 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 has just recently recorded their first music video in promotion of a live EP recorded at Midwestern Musical Co. in KC. The band is currently working on a second full-length album that will be available in the summer of 2012.]

[She’s A Keeper plzy the early show Tuesday, May 8, at the recordBar, and they play The Granda in Lawrence with The Elders on May 19.]

12. Cadillac Fambe’ – “Long Black Train”
from: Eli’s Porch / Independent / July 29, 2011
[KC based band dedicated to pushing the envelope and blending various styles to create a new class of blues.]

[Cadillac Flambe’ plays The Phoenix at 302 W. 8th St., KCMO, on Saturday, May 5, 2012. ]

13. Howard Iceberg & The Titanics w/Sara Swenson – “Playing Hard To Forget”
from: Welcome Aboard! Vol. 1 / Independent / June 26, 2011
[This 7-CD set, includes over 100 new songs, featuring The Titanics: Gary Paredes on lead guitar, Dan Mesh on rhythm guitar, Scott Easterday on bass, Pat Tomek on drums. With contributions from over 70 local artists, who’ve joined in on Howard’s “never-ending recording project” conducted in Pat Tomek’s home studio.]

[Howard Iceberg & The Titanics plays First Friday at Midwestern Musical Co. Howard Iceberg also plays The Brick on May 24 with Sara Swenson & Friends, David George, Barclay Martin, and Rachel Pollock.]

14. Now Now Sleepyhead – “Saturday Spectacular”
from: …For Science / Independent / Oct. 6, 2011

[Now Now Sleepyhead play The Beaumont on May 11 w/ Maps for Travelers, The Atlantic, O Giant Man, Hidden Pictures, Honest Cowboy]

11:17 – Underwriting

11:18 – Interview with Jason Vivone

15. Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats – “Photograph”
from: Lather Rinse Repeat / / May 4, 2012

11:22

Jason Vivone is the former Kansas City Blues Society’s International Blues Challenge solo winner. His band the Billy Bats were crowned KINGS OF THE ROOTS at the showdown at the Blue Note in Columbia, Missouri. In an annual event held by the Missouri Lottery and the Roots and BBQ fest, the Billy Bats beat out three other bands with their soulful, energetic live show.

Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats have a new album called “Lather Rinse Repeat.” and a CD Release show at Coda, Friday, May 4, at 8:00 PM. More info at billybats.com.

Jason was with us last November, not long after he had been in a car accident that injured his head, back, and neck. He was still recovering, then, and is still on the mend.

Last year Jason released his solo record “My Roaring Twenties.”

The Billy Bats are:
Jason Vivone (vocals, guitar, mandolin, harp, cigarbox guitar, diddley bow, piano)
Ben Hoppes (vocals, banjo, guitar)
Imani Glasgow (vocals, fiddle, percussion)
Jeremy Clark (bass) Matt Bustamante (vocals, drums)
Paula Crawford (vocals, guitar)

11:29

16. Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats – “The Nina, The Pinta, The Santa Maria”
from: Lather Rinse Repeat / Independent / May 4, 2012

11:33

Jason Vivone wrote and produced the new record, engineered by Ryan Sweeney, Mixed and mastered by Willilam Saunders.

Jasone Vivone is the 2011 – King of the Roots winner and former Kansas City Blues Society’s IBC solo winner.

Jason talked about when he started writing songs and playing music, and how his Grandmother was his greatest musical influence.

11:37

17. Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats – “One Hot Mother”
from: Lather Rinse Repeat / Independent / May 4, 2012

Jason Vivone & The Billy Bats have a new album called “Lather Rinse Repeat.” and a CD Release show at Coda, Friday, May 4, at 8:00 PM. More info at billybats.com.

11:44

This next set featured music from new KC based, record company: Sangha Studios who will have an inaugural show at the recordBar on Friday, May 4, at 9:00 PM. with special guest Claire Adams and Host Vi Tran. More info: facebook.com/Sangha Studios.

18. Genessee – “Letter”
from: Genessee [EP] / Sangha Studios / May 4, 2012 [Jerod Rivers: Lead Vocals, Guitar, Kensey Russell: Bass, Vocals, Aaron White: Drums, Vocals, Spencer Sands: Guitar, Vocals]

[Genessee will be in concert on May 4th @ the recordBar. ]

19. Low Standards – “Again”
from: Low Standards / Sangha Studios / Sept. 13, 2011
[Jerod Rivers – Bass, Justin Scott – Guitar, Jerry Rapp – Vocals, Jim Ward – Drums, Spencer Sands – Guitar, Steve Owens – Keyboards.]

[Low Standards will be in concert on May 4th @ the recordBar. ]

20. Dr. Wizard – “Language Barrier”
from: Doctor Wizard [EP] / Sangha Studios / May 4, 2012
[Zach Raihl – Guitar/Vocals, Aaron Mohr – Bass, Cody Bump – Keyboard/Harmonica, Wade Hulse – Drums, Andrew Weir – Congas/Auxillary Percussion, Becca Ascarrunz – Vocals]

[Dr. Wizard will be in concert on May 4th @ the recordBar. ]

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

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