Wednesday MidDay Medley
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Heidi Lynne Gluck + Attic Light + Soul Revival

10:00

1. “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
from: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to All That Jazz / 1980
[WMM’s theme song]

2. Drugdealer – “Suddenly Ft. Weyes Blood”
from: The End of Comedy / Domino Records / September 9, 2016
[Drugdealer is the musical project started by Michael Collins. He first started recording in Baltimore in 2009. His early albums include: Bong Voyage, Get Ripped or Die Trying, and finally DREAMS in 2010. Over the last few years he has named his projects: Run DMT, Salvia Plath, and Silk Rhodes. Now based in Los Angeles as a songwriter he is greatly influenced by “‘60s rock, soul, and funk and psychedelic.” The lead single “Suddenly” features, allowing Weyes Blood’s Natalie Mering on lead vocals. Also included on the new record are: Ariel Pink, Sheer Agony, and members of Mac DeMarco’s live band. This is Drugdealer’s debut LP.]

3. Ruth Acuff – “We Do”
from: We Do – Single / Nation of Love / August 14, 2016
[Ruth Acuff on harp & lead vocals, Jeff Mueller on upright bass & vocals, Drew Lance on percussion & vocals. with, Merry Ellen Kirk, Susan Acuff, Silas Acuff, Mary Leibovich on vocals. Columbia, Missouri based Ruth Acuff released the EP “To The Moon” in November of 2014. She also sings lead in the band The Royal Furs. As a solo artist she is going on tour with dates on SEPT 9 in Toronto/Upstate New York, SEPT 12 in New England, OCT 8 in Dallas/Ft. Worth, OCT 10 & 11 in Louisiana & Southern Mississippi, OCT 14-16 in Florida, and OCT 20 in Knoxville/East Tennessee.]

4. Jerad Tomasino – “Door Number One”
from: Music From the Hit Television Series or A Celebration of Life (Huzzah! / Indep. / Unreleased
[Written and performed by Jerad Tomasino, with Ryan James Carr on drums, and Matthew Gratton on bass. Engineered and mixed by Ross Brown and Mastered by Mike Nolte. Jerad told us that “Door Number One is the beginning of the album’s overall story of renewal; depicts the laying to rest our foundations. The quiet, saturated sound was inspired by vintage records, especially singers like Eydie Gorme and Roberta Flack. To record it, we just got loose in the studio and explored the song. After a short time we had something that felt right, and that’s what you hear on the record.” Jerad Tomasino is originally from Omaha Nebraska. He is a singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He studied Music Composition at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Jerad was a member of the band Everyday/Everynight, and was cofounder of The Crossroads Summer Block Party and Golden Sounds Records. Jerad is currently working on a new solo album and is a member of the band, Fullbloods. Jerad is also curator and creator of, “The Hit Television Series” a listening party at miniBar, 3810 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO. celebrating the album in its long-playing capacity. This track is also available on: How To Keep Dreaming III from The Record Machine released April 8, 2016. Available: http://www.therecordmachine.bandcamp.com. Proceeds benefit Spay & Neuter Kansas City.]

[Jerad Tomasino performs at Records With Merritt, 1614 Westport Rd, TONIGHT, Wednesday, August 24 at 7:30, with Dan Mariska of Minneapolis and Ian Dobyns at The Author and The Illustrator]

[Fullbloods play Blind Tiger, Sat, August 27, at 10:00 pm, with The Conquerors, and Shy Boys, for The Conquerors album release show for their debut full length album Wyld Time on High Dive Records.]

5. The Phantastics – “Cruisin”
from: Closer / Silly Goose Records / December 14, 2013
[Debut EP from 8 member group Kanas City based band formed in December of 2010, that specialize genre-blending hip-hop, mixed with rock, rap, dance, funk, jazz and soul. Members include: Kemet “the Phantom” Coleman on lead vocals, Leigh Gibbs on vocals, JJ Cantrell on lead guitar & vocals, Danny Florez on electric bass & vocals, Ashley Thompson on drums, DJ Mitchell on saxophone, and Austin Quick on keyboards.]

[The Phantastics play 90.1 FM’s Crossroads Music Festival, September 10.]

[The Phantastics play Californis, Sat, August 27 at 9:00 pm with Pink Royal]

6. The Sluts – “Summer Song”
from: The Sluts / Independent / June 17, 2015
[Debut full-length from alternative rock / rock & roll / garage rock / grunge pop – Lawrence based band. All songs written and performed by The Sluts. The Sluts are Ryan Wise on guitar & vocals, and Kristoffer Dover on drums. Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios in Kansas City, MO. The band is the winner of the 2014 Pitch Music Award for Best Punk Band.]

[The Sluts play Replay Lounge in Lawrence Kansas, Saturday, August 27]

7. Attic Light – “Hot In Kansas City”
from: Hot In Kansas City – Single / Independent / July 22, 2016
[The newest single from Kansas City based 4-piece band, Attic Light who just recently finished several weeks of Midwest tour dates in support of our their second EP, The EXILE, recorded in Nashville and released on March 18. Attic Light is Nate Bowman on vocals & guitar, Michael Pittman on guitar, Patrick Rippeto on bass, and Joseph Dillman on drums.]

[Attic Light play Springfield, Missouri on Fri, August 26, for Deitra Magazine]

[Attic Light also play Santa Cali Gon Days Fest on Friday, September 2. ]

10:32 – Interview with Nate Bowman

Nate Bowman of the band Attic Light, on the August 24, 2016 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley

Nate Bowman, is the founder and lead singer of the Kansas City based 4-piece band, Attic Light, who just recently finished several weeks of Midwest tour dates in support of their second EP, The EXILE, recorded in Nashville and released on March 18. Attic Light is Nate Bowman on vocals & guitar, Michael Pittman on guitar, Patrick Rippeto on bass, and Joseph Dillman on drums. Attic Light just released a new single called, “Hot in Kansas City.” Attic Light will play Springfield, Missouri on Friday, August 26, for Deitra Magazine, Attic Light also play Santa Cali Gon on Friday, September 2.

Nate Bowman, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Attic Light started back in 2012 with Nate and bassist and friend, Patrick Rippeto. They started playing shows and released an EP called Different Shades of Black in 2014. The band found their current drummer Joseph Dillman and guitarist Michael Pittman, and started writing the Exile EP.

Their new single “Hot In Kansas City” was recorded with Joel Nanos at Element Recording in Kansas City.

Along with being a singer and guitarist and songwriter with Attic Light, Nate also works as an Instructor at Park University, and a Stage Carpenter at Kansas City Repertory Theatre, and he is working on his PhD at Kansas University.

Nate Bowman graduated from Excelsior Springs High in 2007.

He studied Theatre and Philosophy at Northwest Missouri State University where he graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.

Nate focused on Religious Studies at The University of Kansas from August 2013 to May 2015 where he received his Master Degree.

Nate is currently pursuing his PhD in Theatre, at Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas.

Since July 21, 2012, Nathan has been married to Elizabeth Bettendorf Bowman who is originally from Wahoo Nebraska.

In a May 10, 2016 interview with The Pitch Kansas City, Music Editor Natalie Gallagher asked Nate, “Is it hard to stay ambitious with so many obligations?” Nate answered, “With regard to ambition, I think you just have to get out there. We’re not making any money on music sales — any income we have as a band comes from playing shows. So in terms of keeping the band financed, it comes from touring and traveling, and it gets the music out there. I don’t think any of us would say that what we’re doing as a hobby.” Nate continued, “We’re very ambitious, at least from my point of view. It’s not a hobby for us. What little free time I have from my job is spent on the band, because we’re also independent, so I also manage the band. Outside of actually playing and writing and rehearsing, I spend 20 hours a week maintaining our website and social-media presence.”

Attic Light’s second EP, The EXILE, recorded in Nashville contains the song, “Whiskey Love,” the lead single from The EXILE that was also made into a music-video that caught the attention of Paste Magazine, who included it in their May 24, 2016 edition. The video was created in collaboration with by J. Rieger and Co.

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

10:45

8. Attic Light – “Whiskey Love”
from: Exile / Independent / March 18, 2016
[2nd EP from Kansas City based 4-piece band, Attic Light that was recorded in Nashville with Nate Bowman on vocals & guitar, Michael Pittman on guitar, Patrick Rippeto on bass, and Joseph Dillman on drums.]

[Attic Light play Springfield, Missouri on Fri, August 26, for Deitra Magazine]

[Attic Light also play Santa Cali Gon days Fest on Friday, September 2. ]

10:49 – Underwriting

10:51 – Two bands playing Crossroads Music Fest September 10

9. B R O T H E R – “Mobbin”
from: Mobbin – Single / Independent / Maech 6, 2016
[Kansas City based 4-piece band formed in June of 2015 by Danzell Capers on guitar, synthesizers, & vocals; who wanted to collaborate with other multi-instrumentalists and producers, resulting in the addition of longtime friend Quinn Pudenz on vocals, synthesizers, & guitar; area DJ and producer Brooks Brown on bass, vocals & synthesizers; and Christian Lester on drums. ]

[B R O T H E R play Crossroads Music Fest September 10, 2016.]

[B R O T H E R plays The Tank Room, TONIGHT, August 24, at 7:00 pm, opening for LAYNE.]

10. Caleb Ryan Martin – “Hard Times”
from: Caleb Ryan Martin – EP / Independent / 2015
[Caleb Ryan Martin is an acoustic blues and roots musician from Fayetteville, AR. He has played music all across the midwest region, singing with expressive vocals, playing guitar, and picking the banjo. Caleb started playing shows, festivals, and smoky bars at the age of fourteen and began touring at seventeen. Currently, he averages between 150-160 shows a year..]

[Caleb Ryan Martin plays the Mudstomp Records showcase at Crossroads Music Fest Sept 10.]

11:00 – Station ID

11. Peter Schlamb- “Rei”
from: Tinks / Peter Schlamb / July 7, 2014
[Debut album from Peter Schlamb is a vibraphonist based in Kansas City, MO. He recently released his debut album “Tinks” and maintains a busy schedule performing locally, nationally and internationally. Peter spent several years in New York where he attended and graduated from New School University. During his time in New York, Peter recorded and performed with artists including David Binney, Mike Moreno, and Ben van Gelder. Peter currently leads the group Electric Tinks and is a member of the Ben van Gelder Quintet as well as frequently performing with several other ensembles.]

[Peter Schlamb plays The American Restaurant with Mark Lowrey on Friday, August 26]

[Peter Schlamb plays The Blue Room at 18th & Vine, Saturday, August 27 with Saxophonist Tivon Pennicott, Artist in Residence for the Charlie Parker Celebration.]

11:03 – Interview with Desmond Mason and Derick Cunigan

Kansas City based musician and keyboard player Desmond Mason is originally from Los Angeles. He went to Southest High school in Kansas City and studied History and Higher Education at UMKC. Desmond has worked at Park University, and the American Jazz Museum. Desmond is a versatile performer and composer, who describes his music as “firmly rooted in KC jazz, R & B, gospel, and hip-hop music and strives to be something that the audience can feel in their spirit.”

Derick Cunigan is a singer, songwriter who is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He works for KCTV Channel 5. Derick joined us on Wednesday MidDay Medley with Desmond Mason last year with the band Shades of Jade.

Desmond Mason and Derick Cunigan joined us today to share information about SOUL REVIVAL, an R&B/Soul ensemble that has been garnering attention with their series of performances and have an upcoming show on, Friday, August 26, at 7:30pm, at The Buffalo Room, 817 Westport Road, inside The Westport Flea Market.

Desmond Mason and Derick Cunigan, welcome back to Wednesday MidDay Medley.

SOUL REVIVAL includes:

Desmond Mason on keys,
Paula Saunders on vocals,
Derek Greenwood on bass,
Perry Holliday on drums,
Jeff Stocks on guitar,
Derick Cunigan on vocals.

11:10

12. Soul Revival – “If You Ask Me Again”
from: the band’s latest recording sessions / unreleased
[Words and music from Derick Cunigan. The song was produced by Desmond Mason, and recorded at 64111 Studio with Jazz.]

[SOUL REVIVAL, plays The Buffalo Room, on Friday, August 26, at 7:30pm, at 817 Westport Road, inside The Westport Flea Market. The band will be play classic soul from the 70’s and 80’s.]

13. The Good Hearts – “Bad Production”
from: Bad Production – Single / Independent / December 8, 2015
[Kansas City based folk/pop/soul/gypsy band made up of: Nicole Springer on vocals, guitar, and percussion, Anna Cook on cello, and Roshelle Pekarek on violin, and Aaron Derington on percussion. Bad Production was recorded and produced by Lennon Bone.]

[The Good Hearts play Mills Record Company on Sat, August 27, at 7:00 PM with Abandoned Bells]

14. Psychic Twin – “Hopeless”
from: Strange Diary / Polyvinyl Records / September 9, 2016
[Psychic Twin is Brooklyn based, Erin Fein Rosana Caban, who two and a half years began writing music that would become Psychic Twin. Psychic Twin begins a big 3 month tour tonight, in Brooklyn, that will take her to both coasts, the Midwest, the Great Lakes, the Southwest, and the South. Her closest show to us will be in Lincoln, Nebraska, November 18.]

11:28 – Underwriting

CROSSROADS MUSIC FEST SPOTLIGHT

15. Heidi Lynne Gluck – “Mercury Rising”
from: Pony Show / Lotuspool Records / August 26, 2016
[Lawrence, Kansas based Heidi Lynne Gluck is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist originally from the middle of Canada. After transplanting herself from the plains of Manitoba to the midwestern United States, Heidi quickly became an in-demand player, performing on stage and in the studio both as a solo artist and with renowned musicians including Juliana Hatfield & Some Girls, Margot & The Nuclear So and Sos, Lily & Madeleine, The Pieces, The Only Children, and others.]

[Heidi Lynne Gluck plays 90.1 FM’s Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, Sept 10.]

11:34 – Interview with Heidi Lynne Gluck

Lawrence, Kansas based songwriter, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist, Heidi Lynne Gluck is a originally from the plains of Manitoba. Heidi Lynne Gluck has collaborated on stage and in the studio with The Roseline, Approach, Josh Berwanger, Juliana Hatfield & Some Girls, Margot & The Nuclear So and Sos, Lily & Madeleine, The Pieces, The Only Children, and others. Heidi released the critically acclaimed EP, Only Girl In The Room, last year on Lotuspool Records. Heidi Lynne Gluck has a new, full length album called, Pony Show, that is being this week released through Lotuspool Records, on vinyl. Heidi Lynne Gluck will be playing The Crossroads Music Fest on Saturday, September 10.

Heidi Lynne Gluck, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Heidi played the Wednesday MidDay Medley 90.1 FM Day party at the Tank Room with Chase Horseman for this year’s Middle of The Map Fest.

Early influences include: Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Neil Young

Heidi recently performed at The Riot Room with The Sadies.

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

11:42

16. Heidi Lynne Gluck – “Better Homes & Gardens”
from: Pony Show / Lotuspool Records / August 26, 2016
[Lawrence, Kansas based Heidi Lynne Gluck is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist originally from the middle of Canada. After transplanting herself from the plains of Manitoba to the midwestern United States, Heidi quickly became an in-demand player, performing on stage and in the studio both as a solo artist and with renowned musicians including Juliana Hatfield & Some Girls, Margot & The Nuclear So and Sos, Lily & Madeleine, The Pieces, The Only Children, and others.]

Monique Gabrielle Salazar in her review of Pony Show for KCUR writes, “Close listening to the lyrics reveal Pony Show to be a robust love letter to life, loss and grief written in spindly calligraphy. Pony Show is a beautifully made reliquary which houses those feelings we attribute to being human. Gluck has established herself as a medium for that which haunts us”

Heidi also helps organize Girls Rock Lawrence Summer Rock Camp.

Heidi Lynne Gluck will be playing The Crossroads Music Fest on Saturday, September 10.

Heidi Lynne Gluck with The Pony Show Band play The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, Kansas Saturday, September 17 at 8:00 PM for the reuinion show of the band The Anniversary, along with Psychic Heat, & Lily Pryor.

Heidi Lynne Gluck with The Pony Show Band play The Plaza Art Fair on Sept 25.

11:55

17. Heidi Lynne Gluck – “Jumping Vows”
from: Pony Show / Lotuspool Records / August 26, 2016
[Lawrence, Kansas based Heidi Lynne Gluck is a songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist originally from the middle of Canada. After transplanting herself from the plains of Manitoba to the midwestern United States, Heidi quickly became an in-demand player, performing on stage and in the studio both as a solo artist and with renowned musicians including Juliana Hatfield & Some Girls, Margot & The Nuclear So and Sos, Lily & Madeleine, The Pieces, The Only Children, and others.]

[Heidi Lynne Gluck plays 90.1 FM’s Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 10.]

11:59:30

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

Next week on August 31, The Jorge Arana Trio joins us to talk about their new album Mammoth on Haymaker Records. Also with us next week is Ron Megee of Late Night Theatre who have a big benefit show at the Folly on September 9. And acclaimed singer-songwriter, Jessica Paige joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios for our CROSSROADS MUSIC FEST SPOTLIGHT.

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