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

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

“Small but perfectly formed…My Ukulele”

Maria Vasquez Boyd returned as Guest Producer and Guest Co-Host for a special program that celebrates the culture, music, and the popularity of the small but perfectly formed ukulele. Ukulele roughly translates as “jumping flea” and originated in the 19th century as an Hawaiian interpretation of a small guitar.

1. Ralph Shaw – “Welcome To Our Musical World”
from: King Of The Ukulele / Indie Pool / 2006

2. George Formby – “I’m The Ukulele Man”
from: With My Little Ukulele In My Hand / Proper Records Ltd. / 2008

3. Gabby La La – “Halloween”
from: I Know You Know I Know / Gabby LaLa / 2011

10:06

4. Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards – “Somebody Loves Me”
from: With My Little Ukulele In My Hand / Proper Records Ltd. / 2008

5. Hellogoodbye – “Betrayed By Bones”
from: Ukulele Recordings [EP] / Drive Thru Records, Inc. / 2008

10:15 – Underwriting

10:16 – Interview & Live Performance w/ Ukulele Fight Club

Ukulele Fight Club includes: Joe Frogge, Susan Fiorello, Patrick Fedo, Kim Rausch McLaws, Kent Turpin, Ruth Noland, and Diane Bulan.

6. Ukulele Fight Club – “We’re Going To Be Friends” (LIVE Performance)
cover of the White Stripes song.

Joe Frogge talked about the formation of Ukulele Fight Club and helped to teach Mark how to play the Ukulele. Mark could play a C and a G chord, but his fingers were sore rom pulling weeds and he has never played a string instrument before in his life.

7. Ukulele Fight Club – “Blister in The Sun” (LIVE)
cover of Violent Femmes song.

Kim Rausch McLaws talked about working on Beatles tunes with her sister, Kasey Rausch and Elaine McMilian for the a Beatles tribute/ fund raiser for KKFI on June 9 at All Souls.

8. Ukulele Fight Club – “Love Potion #9” (LIVE)

For more info about Ukulele Fight Club you can visit: ukulelefightclub.org

11:30

9. Victor & Penny – “Exactly Like You”
from: Antique Pop / V & P Productions / December 9, 2011 [Victor & Penny performed LIVE on our Sept. 7 Wednesday MidDay Medley. This Chicago / KC based duo is Jeff Freling of the Chicago Blue Man Group; and Erin McGrane of the cabaret group Alacartoona. Antique Pop which contains 8 vintage songs plus 2 original songs written by Jeff Freling and a song written by Barclay Martin.]

10. The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain – “Theme From Shaft”
from: Live In London #2 / The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain / 2009

10:45

11. Flare Acoustic Arts League – “Love Finds Andy Warhol”
from: Cut / Affairs Of The Heart / 2009

12. Ozzy Wright – “Vampirates”
from: Ozzy Wrongs Ukulele Songs / Volcom Entertainment / 2011

13. Kate Miccuci -“Dear Deer”
from: Songs [EP] / Kate Miccuci / 2008

11:00

14. Jake Shimabukuro – “Bohemian Rhapsody”
from: Peace, Love, Ukulele / Hitchhike Records / 2011

15. The Wiggles – “You Can Play Ukulele”
from: Ukulele Baby / Razor & Tie / 2011

11:10 – Interview with Emily Fowler Behrman

Emily Fowler Behrman, is General Manager of Johnson County Community College Performing Arts, who tells us Johnson County Community College 2012-2013 arts calendar.

More info at: jccc.edu/performing-arts-series/

11:25

16. Isreal Kamakawiwo ‘Ole – “Sea Of Love”
from Unforgettable / Tropical Music, Inc. / 2008

17. Amanda Palmer – “Ukulele Anthem”
from: Ukulele Anthem Single / 8ft. Records / 2011

18. Elsa Rae – “Flowerman”
from: Plays Tiny Instruments / Independent / August 16, 2011
[Recorded at Cathouse Studios in August, 2011. All songs recorded and mixed by Mike Dresch. All songs written and performed by Elsa Rae. ]

11:40 – Interview with Chuck Wilson

Chuck Wilson, of KC Ukesters, performed LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios and gave us all the details on KC Ukesters and their upcoming performances.

For more information about KC Ukesters you can visit: kcuke.com

19. Chuck Wilson (LIVE Performance)

11:52

20. Ukulele Rebels- “Boob Job”
from: Boob Job / LongMan Records Ltd. / 2006

21. Bright Little Field- “We’re Coming Out”
from: Treatment Bound– A Ukulele Tribute To The Replacements / Paul Westerberg -Nah Music / 2010

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

After the show, in 90.1 FM’s Green Room, Jazz Afternoon host Jeff Harshbarger gave us a little tiny concert.

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