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, April 16, 2014

Dolls On Fire + The Argyle Sky +
Maria The Mexican + Howard Iceberg & The Titanics

Wednesday MidDay Medley participates in 90.1 FM’s biggest band auction ever, with more than 120 area bands. Listeners call 888-931-0901 to bid. The highest bidder at the end of the segment gets a 2-hour concert for an upcoming party. The band auction supports 90.1 FM KKFI Kansas City Community Radio.

At 10:00 – Dolls On Fire

Mark talked with members of the synth-pop-rock band, Dolls On Fire. Their debut album “Ladies and Gentlemen…” was in our 112 Best Recordings of 2012. Dolls on Fire include: Zach Hodson on lead vocals & guitar, Rachel Jaggard on lead vocals & keys, Michelle Bacon on bass, and Mark Johnson on drums. More at: http://www.dollsonfire.bandcamp.com

[Dolls on Fire play Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS, Friday, April 18, 9:00 pm, with Island Apart, Paper Buffalo, and
Westerners.]

1. Dolls On Fire – “My Emily” (LIVE)
[a new song to be included in the band’s upcoming second full-length release, currently being recorded by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures studio.]

2. Dolls On Fire – “GFY (300 Hands)”
from: Ladies and Gentleman… / Independent / November 13, 2012
[Debut album, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Dolls on Fire at Atzero Studios in Lee’s Summit, MO. Dolls On Fire include: Zach Hodson, Rachel Jaggard, Michelle Bacon, and Mark Johnson. All songs written by Hodson, except “Minotaur”, written by Hodson/Jaggard/Johnson.]

3. Dolls On Fire – “Give Me a Reason to Love” (LIVE)
Also available on: Ladies and Gentleman… / Independent / November 13, 2012

4. Dolls On Fire – “Minotaur”
from: Ladies and Gentleman… / Independent / November 13, 2012

[Dolls on Fire play Jackpot Music Hall, 943 Massachusetts, Lawrence, KS, Friday, April 18, 9:00 pm, with Island Apart, Paper Buffalo, and Westerners.]

10:29 – Underwriting

10:30 – The Argyle Sky

Members of The Argyle Sky, a Lawrence, KS based band, join us in our 90.1 FM Studios. The band includes: Lance Fahy on guitar & lead vocals, Brian Runk on bass & vocals, and Steve Brown on percussion. The flexible trio call their music: rock-alt country-blues-americana, with original songs and Frank Zappa covers. More info at: http://www.facebook.com/theargylesky

[The Argyle Sky play the Gaslight Gardens in Lawrence, Kansas, Saturday, April 26, at 8:00 pm. The Argyle Sky also play Aggie Central Station, Manhattan, Kansas, Friday, May 2, at 9:30pm.]

Lance A. Fahy, originally invited Brian Runk, and Steve Brown to play on your full length recording, “Take The Backroads.”

5. The Argyle Sky – “Midnight High”
from: L. A. Fahy – Take The Backroads Home / Independent / 2013

6. The Argyle Sky – “Old Grey Bug” (LIVE)
also available on: L. A. Fahy – Take The Backroads Home / Independent / 2013

7. The Argyle Sky – “Don’t Drink The Water” (Live)
also available on: L. A. Fahy – Take The Backroads Home / Independent / 2013

8. The Argyle Sky – “Cog” (Live)

9. The Argyle Sky – “Mighty Good Dirt”
from: L. A. Fahy – Take The Backroads Home / Independent / 2013

[The Argyle Sky play the Gaslight Gardens in Lawrence, Kansas, Saturday, April 26, at 8:00 pm. The Argyle Sky also play Aggie Central Station, Manhattan, Kansas, Friday, May 2, at 9:30pm.]

11:00 – Station ID

11:00 – Maria the Mexican

Formed 2011, in Chicago, when vocalists Maria and Tess Cuevas hired blues/funk musician Garrett Nordstrom to play Mariachi guitar. Nordstrom and the Cuevas Sisters paired up with guitarist Jason Riley to form Maria the Mexican, an Americana Soul/Mexicana Groove band. This fabulous band recently played our Wednesday MidDay Medley 90.1 FM Day Party at Middle of The Map Fest.

Maria The Mexican recently played Austin for the SXSW Festival.

The band calls their sound “a hybrid of Mexican folklore and Rock.” Maria The Mexican is influenced greatly by traditional Mariachi music.

Maria The Mexican will be playing Knuckleheads KC, April 24, at 8:00 pm, w/ Rick Gibson Band. MTM play Serendipity, in Topeka, Kansas, May 2, for NOTO First Fridays and an early Cinco De Mayo celebration. MTM also play Voo Doo Lounge, at Harrahs Casino, May 23, at 8:00 pm.

10. Maria The Mexican – “El Cascabel”
from: Moon Colored Jade / Independent / Oct. 18, 2013
[Influenced by traditional Mariachi music, a hybrid of Mexican folklore and Rock. For 10 years, Teresa & Maria Elena Cuevas performed w/ Marachi Estrella founded by their grandmother Teresa Cuevas in 1970. One of the first all female mariachi bands in the country, Maria Teresa Alonzo Cuevas is a pioneer in the community. Her band flourished in the 80s but was struck by tragedy when 4 of the 7 members were killed in the Hyatt Skywalk collapse in 1981. Once Teresa recovered she began teaching her grand-children Mariachi music. In 2000, Teresa & Maria began exploring other genres of music while simultaneously co-directing Mariachi Estrella. The band’s fusion is mixed with blues, soul, funk, rock, enhanced by the musical knowledge and sounds of Garrett Nordstrom.]

11. Maria The Mexican – “I Hear a Voice”
from: Moon Colored Jade / Independent / Oct. 18, 2013

12. Maria The Mexican – “Sigh”
from: Moon Colored Jade / Independent / Oct. 18, 2013

13. Maria The Mexican – “You and Me Against The Moon”
from: Moon Colored Jade / Independent / Oct. 18, 2013

Maria The Mexican’s debut album, “Moon Colored Jade.” is available at local record stores, on iTunes, Amazon, etc. More info at http://www.mariathemexican.com

Maria The Mexican will be playing Knuckleheads KC, April 24, at 8:00 pm, with Rick Gibson Band. Maria The Mexican plays Serendipity, in Topeka, Kansas, May 2, for NOTO First Fridays and an early Cinco De Mayo celebration. Maria The Mexican also plays the Voo Doo Lounge, at Harrahs Casino, May 23, at 8:00 pm

11:29 – Underwriting

11:30 – Howard Iceberg & The Titanics

Legendary Kansas City Singer Songwriter – Howard Iceberg joined us with new musical tracks from his ongoing recording project. Howard is one of the most prolific and poetic songwriters of the “Midcoast Scene.” A constant collaborator, Howard Iceberg has been performing live for over 35 years. In 2011, Howard Iceberg & The Titanics released a very special seven CD, box set, of 106 new songs, all instant classics

Howard Iceberg & The Titanics play recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. KCMO, this Saturday, April 19, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, with Rev Gusto. You could have Howard Iceberg & The Titanics play your event. Please Call 888-931-0901 to bid

Also joining us in the studio was Pat Tomek, member of The Titanics, as well as a member of The Rainmakers and a record producer who has been a primary partner with Howard in the recording and production of Howard’s songs.

11:33

14. Howard Iceberg & The Titanics – “Lonely For Your Love”
from: Welcome Aboard! Vol 1. The Kansas City Sessions / Independent / June 26, 2011
[Features the Bleachbloodz, Michelle Saunders, and Brenda Nelson]
[7-CD set, includes over 100 new songs, feat. The Titanics: Gary Paredes on lead guitar, Dan Mesh on rhythm guitar, Scott Easterday on bass, Pat Tomek on drums. W/ contributions from over 70 local artists participating in Howard’s “never-ending recording project” conducted in Pat Tomek’s home studio

15. Howard Iceberg & The Titanics – “Lauren”
from: Welcome Aboard! Vol 5. The Kansas City Sessions / Independent / June 26, 2011
[featuring: The Titanics: Gary Paredes on lead guitar, Dan Mesh on rhythm guitar, Scott Easterday on bass, Pat Tomek on drums.]

16. Howard Iceberg (solo) – “You Should Be Staying” (LIVE)

17. Howard Iceberg & The Titanics – “Don’t Go Away”
from: Spring 2014 – 13 new songs / Unreleased / April 2014
[Features: Chad Rex on Guitar, mandolin, harmony vocals; Rebecca Liberty on harmony vocals & solo section lead; Scott Easterday on bass; Pat Tomek on drums]

[Howard Iceberg & The Titanics play recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd. KCMO, this Saturday, April 19, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, with Rev Gusto.]

11:59:30

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

Sources for notes on tracks and interview segments come from: artist’s websites and wikipedia.org and where noted.

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