Wednesday MidDay Medley
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Local & New Releases
+ Brenton Cook & “Midwestern Audio” Vol. 1
+ De De Deville & Heidi Van from The Fishtank

1. Ry Cooder – “Mutt Romney Blues”
from: Election Special / Perro Verde Records – Nonesuch Records / Aug. 17, 2012
[Acclaimed musician, songwriter, composer, producer, 48 days before the Presidential election Ry Cooder releases his self produced Election Special performed entirely by Ry Cooder with Joachim Cooder on drums.]

2. The xx – “Sunset”
from: Coexist / The Young Turks / September 11, 2012
[English indie pop band, formed in London in 2008. The group released their debut album, xx in August 2009. In 2010, the band won the Mercury Music Prize for their debut album. The band met while studying at Elliott School, the same school that produced Hot Chip, and Four Tet. Oliver Sim and Romy Madley-Croft started the band as a duo when they were 15. Guitarist Baria Qureshi joined once they began performing in 2005, with Jamie Smith joining a year after.]

3. Xiu Xiu – “Beauty Towne”
from: Always / Polyvinyl / Feb. 28, 2012
[originally from San Jose, California. The band is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart, who has been its only constant member since its inception in 2002. His current bandmate is Angela Seo. The band’s name is taken from the 1998 Chinese film Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl.]

[Xiu Xui opens for Swans TONIGHT at the Beaumont]

10:15

4. The Hearts of Darkness – “Standing On The Corner”
from: Shelf Life / Shipshape Records / August 25, 2012
[The 15 piece ensemble welcomed 6 additional musicians to record “Shelf Life” their 2nd full-length release, 2 years in the making. Recorded live at the Cooler Studio in Kansas City, Kansas, with Chad Meise, and mastered by Collin Jordan at the Boiler Room in Chicago, using both vintage analog and modern digital technologies. The album will be released on CD and as a limited edition collectible vinyl LP at local music stores, and also available on iTunes. Contributing musicians to “Shelf Life” include: Bob Asher – Trumpet, Sean Branagan – drums and percussion, Rachel Christia – Vocals , Andrew Ford – Trombone, Brandy Gordon – Vocals, Richard Gumbel – Rhythm and Lead Guitar, Sam Hughes – Baritone Saxophone, Les Izmore – Vocals, Pete Leibert – Bass Guitar, Jolan Smith – Tenor Saxophone and Vocals, Miko Spears – Congas, Erica Townsend – Vocals, Ken Walker – Valve Trombone, Brad Williams – drums and percussion, Hermon Mehari – Trumpet, Shawn Hansen – Alto Saxophon, Phil Keegan – Bass Guita, Chris Meck – Rhythm Guita, Josh Mobley – Keyboards, Guitar, Alex Smith – Tenor Saxophone, Mark Vick – Rhythm Guitar.]

5. David Byrne & St. Vincent – “Who”
from: Love This Giant / 4AD / Sept. 7, 2011

10:25 – Underwriting

10:26

6. The Kinsey Sicks – “T”aint it Love?”
from: from: Electile Dysfunction / The Kinsey Sicks / May 8, 2012
[Based on their hit musical, “ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION: THE KINSEY SICKS FOR PRESIDENT,” The Kinsey Sicks were formed in 1993, by original members: Ben Schatz (“Rachel”) is a Harvard-trained civil rights lawyer, former Director of the national Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, and one-time presidential advisor on HIV issues, who created the first national AIDS legal project and authored Clinton’s HIV policy during the 1992 presidential campaign, and Irwin Keller (“Winnie”) is a University of Chicago-trained lawyer and linguist and former director of the AIDS Legal Referral Panel of the San Francisco Bay Area, who authored Chicago’s gay rights ordinance, passed into law in 1989. In 2004, the Kinsey Sicks were joined by actor/singer/designer Jeff Manabat, who is responsible for Trixie’s inordinate glamour and soaring counter-tenor, as well as the entire group’s hot couture. Beginning in October of 2008, the Kinsey Sicks are joined by the hilarious and talented Spencer Brown (“Trampolina”), a Kansas City-based actor and singer, already known for his drag character Daisy Buckët (pronounced, of course, “bouquet”).]

[This Friday, September 21, The Kinsey Sicks play Wichita at the Century II Performing Arts Center – Mary Jane Teall Theater!]

10:30 – Interview with De De DeVille & Heidi Van

One of Kansas City’s most famous Drag Queens, De De DeVille joined us LIVE in the studio with Fishtank Theatre Artistic Director Heidi N|Van on the phone, to talk about a show this Friday, September 21 called: “You Can’t Do That at The Fishtank.” Go to FishtankTheatre.com for more info

10:45

7. Father John Misty – “I’m Writing a Novel”
from: Fear Fun / SubPop / May 1, 2012
[1st album by Seattle-born musician Josh Tillman (born May 3, 1981), under the pseudonym Father John Misty. Joshua Tillman is the former drummer the Seattle-based band Fleet Foxes (2008 to 2012). He departed the Fleet Foxes to focus on his solo album under the moniker Father John Misty.]

8. Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra – “Massachusetts”
from: Theatre Is Evil / 8ft Records / September 2012
[After raising over 1 million dollar though her Kickstarter campaign, Amanda Palmer releases her post Dresden Dolls solo album]

9. Everyday/Everynight – “Body Electric”
from: Etc. / Golden Sound Records / May 3, 2011 (also on Midwestern Audio Vol. 1)
[Evan Ashby on Guitar, Mat Shoare on Guitar/Keyboard/Vocals, Austin Lyon on Drums, and Jerad Colton Tomasino on Guitar/Keyboard/Vocals of Everyday/Everynight. The band includes three of the members who sing and write songs. Golden Sound Records is a new local recording company who also release the music of Oriole Post, Fullbloods, The Caves, Millions of Boys, Baby Teardrops, and The Empty Spaces, as well as the solo works of Jerad Colton Tomasina and Mat Shoare.]

[Everyday/Everynight play at the Midwest Music Foundation CD Release Concert of “Midwestern Audio Vol. 1” Sunday, September 23 at 8:00 PM at recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. on with Gemini Revolution, Reach with Diverse, Antennas Up and The Grand Marquis, all on the compilation.]

11:00

10. First Aid Kit – “Blue”
from: The Lions Roar / Wichita / Jan 17, 2012
[A duo of two sisters Johanna (keyboards, autoharp, and Vocals) and Kiara Soderberg (guitar & Vocals). The are from Sweden.]

11. Sara Swenson – “East”
from: All Things Big and Small / Independent / 2010
[KC based singer songwriter Sara Swenson, worked as a high school teacher at Platte County High School in Platte City, for over 9 years. This is the follow-up to her 2009 critically acclaimed selt titled debut. She also released a new EP in late 2011.]

[Sara Swenson plays The Plaza Art Fair (featuring 21 bands, over three days, live on the INK magazine Stage, Sunday, September 23, with David Burchfield & the Great Stop, The Natural State, She’s A Keeper , and The Canes from Chicago.]

12. Bob Dylan – “Soon After Midnight”
from: Tempest / Sony – Columbia / September 7, 2012
[35th studio album from the 71 year old legend]

13. Eyelit – “Dying Old”
from: The Woe Dies / Independent / June 22, 2012
(Their song “Motionless” is on Midwestern Audio Vol. 1)
[Formed in Saint Joseph, Missouri, in early 2008 with songwriter Austin and Dansare’s voice, they released their first EP “Elephant” in early 2010,. In mid 2011, they set out to create a full-length album (The Woe Dies) inspired by Bob Dylan, Iron & Wine, and Bright Eyes.]

11:14 – Underwriting

11:15 – Songs from Midwestern Audio Vol. 1

“Midwestern Audio Vol. 1” is an amazing new compilation assembled for Midwest Music Foundation by Brenton Cook and co-sponsored by Ink Magazine featuring over 40 bands. More information at MidwestMusicFound.org The official release is: Sunday, September 23 at 7:00 PM at recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. on with Gemini Revolution, Reach with Diverse, The Grand Marquis, and Everyday/Everynight, all on the compilation.

14. Schwervon! – “Dogs For Hire”
from: Low Blow / Olive Juice Records / Feb. 6, 2009
(Their song “Wake and Bomb” is on the Midwestern Audio Vol. 1 compilation)

[Schwervon! is a two piece rock band. Nan plays drums and Matt plays guitar and they both sing. They lived in NYC for 15 years and have just relocated to Kansas City. Last year they opened for both The Vaselines and Belle & Sebastian. They recently recorded with Memphis-based engineer Doug Easley (Pavement, Sonic Youth, Cat Power) their new release: “Courage” will be released September 28.]

[Schwervon! performs in concert at their Album Release Party @ The Riot Room, 4048 Broadway, Fri, September 28, Starting at 8:30pm with FOLKICIDE, THE LUCKY, THE CONQUERORS.]

15. The Grisly Hand – “Black Coffee”
from: Western Avenue / Independent / February 1, 2012 (also on Midwestern Audio Vol. 1)
[The new EP contains 2 original songs, “Western Ave.” & “Black Coffee,” and 2 covers, Radiohead’s “Thinking About You” & “Still Feelin’ Blue” by Gram Parsons. The 2 originals are currently being pressed into a 7″ dual A-Side. Nick Davis reports that the band is already back in the studio working on another EP, and they’ll be releasing a full-length around this time next year, with or without any label support.]

[The Grisly Hand play The Plaza Art Fair (featuring 21 bands, over three days, live on the INK magazine Stage) Saturday, September 22, with John McKenna Band, Hidden Pictures, Fullbloods, Blackbird Revue, The Empty Spaces, Cadillac Flambe, Sons of Great Dane, Kristen May, Making Movies, and Quiet Corral]

16. Grand Marquis – “The Jungle”
from: The Sun Session / Grand Marquis / Jan. 13, 2013 (also on Midwestern Audio Vol. 1)
[Recorded live, February 1, 2011 at Sun Studio, 706 Union Avenue, in Memphis Tennessee. This song is on their CD plus their limited edition 2 song 7 inch single on vinyl. Bryan Redmond – lead vocals, soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones; Chad Boydston – trumpet, backing vocals; Ryan Wurtz – guitar; Ben Ruth – upright bass, sousaphone, backing vocals; Lisa Mckenzie – drums, washboard.]

[The Grand Marquis play at the Midwest Music Foundation CD Release Concert of “Midwestern Audio Vol. 1” Sunday, September 23 at 7:00 PM at recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. on with Gemini Revolution, Reach with Diverse, Antennas Up and Everyday/Everynight , all of whom are also on the compilation.]

17. Diverse Jazz – “Full Circle”
from: Midwestern Audio Vol. 1 / Midwest Music Foundation / September 23, 2012
[Mentored by the great Bobby Watson at the UMKC, trumpeter Hermon Mehari, saxophonist William Sanders, pianist John Brewer, bassist Ben Leifer, and drummer Ryan Lee were the winners of the 2008 Origin Records / Gene Harris Jazz Festival Competition, beating out 10 other very original groups from across the country, the quintet opened for Roy Haynes’ ‘Birds of a Feather’ band at the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and were awarded a deal to record this album of original music. The DIVERSE Trio consisting of Hermon Mehari (trumpet), Ryan Lee (drums), and Ben Leifer (bass) plays all over KC playing a mix of original music and standards, as well as other types of music that have inspired us in the past year. More info at: diversejazz.com.]

[Diverse performs at the Plaza Art Fair (featuring 21 bands, over three days, live on the INK magazine Stage) Friday, September 21, with Victor & Penny, Not A Planet, The New Riddim.]

[Diverse also plays the After After Party at Fred P. Otts, Sat, Sept. 22, at 10:00 PM]

[Diverse performs with Reach at the Midwest Music Foundation CD Release Concert of “Midwestern Audio Vol. 1” Sunday, September 23 at 7:00 PM at recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. on with Gemini Revolution, The Grand Marquis, Antennas Up, and Everyday/Everynight, all of whom are also on the compilation.]

11:37 – Interview with Brenton Cook

The Midwest Music Foundation presents the release of Midwestern Audio Vol. 1, September 23rd. This is a two-CD collection of musicians from Kansas City and surrounding areas. The compilation was assembled by Brenton Cook of Midwest Music Foundation. The compilation will first be available to the public on Sunday, September 23rd, 7pm, at recordBar (1020 Westport Road, KCMO). The recordBar will be hosting the CD release party, which will feature six artists appearing on the compilation. The lineup includes Gemini Revolution, Reach (with jazz act Diverse), Grand Marquis, Antennas Up, and Everyday/Everynight. Brenton Cook joins us Live from Montreal where he is attending the Pop Montreal Festival.

The compilation will also be available for digital download after Monday, September 24th at 12:00pm at: music.midwestmusicfound.org

Midwest Music Foundation: Founded in 2008, MMF is a non-profit dedicated to supporting the music community in Kansas City and throughout the Midwest. More information can be found online regarding services and programming at: midwestmusicfound.org

The Midwest Music Foundation CD Release Concert of “Midwestern Audio Vol. 1” Sunday, September 23 at 7:00 PM at recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. on with Gemini Revolution, The Grand Marquis. Reach with Diverse, Antennas Up and Everyday/Everynight , all of whom are also on the compilation

11:50

18. Reach – “Move”
from: Midwestern Audio Vol. 1 / Midwest Music Foundation / September 23, 2012

19. Hidden Pictures – “Something To Eat”
from: Midwestern Audio Vol. 1 / Midwest Music Foundation / Sept 23, 2012
[Hidden Pictures play The Plaza Art Fair (featuring 21 bands, over three days, live on the INK magazine Stage) Saturday, September 22, with John McKenna Band, The Grisly Hand, Fullbloods, Blackbird Revue, The Empty Spaces, Cadillac Flambe, Sons of Great Dane, Kristen May, Making Movies, and Quiet Corral]

11:59

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

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