Wednesday MidDay Medley
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Cynthia Hardeman & Sun Of The Revolution
+ Guest Producer Steve Gardels

1. “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
from: Motion Picture Soundtrack to All That Jazz / Universal / Dec. 20, 1979 [WMM’s theme]

2. The National – “Guilty Party”
from: Sleep Well Beast / 4AD / September 8, 2017
[Sleep Well Beast is the upcoming seventh studio album by The National, an American indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio, formed in 1999. Currently based in Brooklyn, the band consists of Matt Berninger (vocals), Aaron Dessner (guitar, keyboards), Bryce Dessner (guitar), Scott Devendorf (bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums). Founded by Berninger, Aaron Dessner, and Scott and Bryan Devendorf, The National released their self-titled debut album, The National (2001), on Brassland Records, an independent record label founded by Dessner and his twin brother, Bryce Dessner. Bryce, who had assisted in recording the album, soon joined the band, participating as a full member in the recording of its follow-up, Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (2003). Leaving behind their day jobs, the National signed with Beggars Banquet Records and released their third studio album, Alligator (2005), to widespread critical acclaim. The band’s fourth and fifth studio albums, Boxer (2007) and High Violet (2010), increased their exposure significantly. In 2013, the band released its sixth studio album, Trouble Will Find Me, which was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.]

3. Radar State – “Double Speak”
from: “Double Speak” – 7″ Vinyl Single / Radar State / September, 2017
[Radar State features Josh Berwanger (The Anniversary, Berwanger) and Jim Suptic (The Get Up Kids, Blackpool Lights) trading off lead and rhythm guitar duties, with Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams) on bass, and Adam Phillips (The Architects, The Gadjits) on drums. Berwanger, Pryor, and Suptic all take turns on lead vocals, and that’s an integral part of the band’s direction, say the members.]

[Radar State play The Riot Room, 4048 Brpadway, Friday, July 28, at 8:00 PM, with Scruffy & The Janitors, and Archie Powell and The Experts]

4. Ay-Musik – “Be Outlet (feat. Ella, Maria & Olivia)”
from: Be Outlet – Single / Independent / April 1, 2017
[AY, as in Aaron Young, the 25-year-old Kansas City-born performer, songwriter, social media master and aspiring pop star, at the driving force behind AY Musik.]

[AY Musik plays recordBar, Tuesday, July 25, with AJ Young, Cedd the Light, and EEMS]

10:14 – Underwriting

5. Jake Wells – “Circle of Life”
from: Circle of Life – Single / Jake Wells / February 23, 2017
[Kansas City based indie folk singer songwriter. Jake Wells was born in Florida grew up in Colorado. Jake studied Music Composition at University of Northern Colorado. “Jake’s sound evokes an emotionality and maturity much deeper than his age of 21 would imply.” He was named one of Spotify’s top 20. He has performed on stages since he was a teenager. His single releases are currently gaining radio play in the Midwest on several FM stations. Jake released his newist single, “Honestly/Girls,” on October 30, 2016.]

[Jake Wells plays the patio at The Riot Room, Thursday, July 20, at 6:00 pm, with Shells]

6. Akkilles – “Changing on The Daily”
from: Fairgrounds Vol. 2 / Haymaker Records / February 29, 2016
[Singer/songwriter David Bennett formed the KC based band Akkilles in 2011. For this songle track, released by Artist on April 29, 2017, Kayla Bennett sings background vocals on the chorus. Everything else was written, produced and performed by David Bennett at Aorist Studios in Kansas City. In 2013 David released Something You’d Say on vinyl with David Bennett on lead vocals & guitar, Isaac Anderson, on drums; Rachel Pollock on violin, piano, percussion, & vocals; Nick Pick on Bass & vocals; Jeff Larison on lead guitar & dobro. David Bennett is getting set to release a new Akkilles album.]

[Akkilles plays Tito’s Sound Machine KC, Saturday, July 22, at 8:00 pm, recordBar, with Men of Men, Coby & The Prisoners, and The Holidays.]

7. Eems – “These Hands”
from: IIID / Independent / January 13, 2016
[Eems is a KC based ukulele loop artist, singer songwriter, rapper, pianist, drummer, The resonance of his bright musical sounds, and lyrical calls, are woven through genres of folk, hip hop, pop, and dance influences. He has shared the stage with notable hop hop artists, and played KC Folk Music Fest.]

[EEMS plays recordBar, Tuesday, July 25, with AJ Young, Cedd the Light, and AY-Musik.]

8. Storm – “Intro”
from: Sol Train (inspired by the play Sun of The Revolution) / NUWAYV Order / July 21, 2017

10:30 – Interview with Cynthia Hardeman

Kansas City based playwright, Cynthia Hardeman joins us to share details about her new play, Sun Of The Revolution, co-written with hip hop artist Storm, for this year’s KC Fringe Festival, with performances running July 21 through July 29 at Phosphor Studio in Kansas City. This play explores the generational gap between today’s style of hip hop in comparisons to the Golden Era. When a young man disturbs an older gentleman’s peace on a train ride, a battle of will and wit ensues.

Cynthia Hardeman, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Cynthia Hardeman currently serves as Playwright and Program Director for Drama Time (Children’s Theatre Program) at Just Off Broadway Theatre. She is a Parent Aide and Family Support Specialist with MO Div. of Family Services. And, Cynthia is an avid supporter and volunteer for KC MeltingPot Theatre.

Cynthia Hardeman was last on Wednesday MidDay Medley in July 2014 to discuss her KC Fringe Festival production, “Dueling Doulas,” for Girl on Girl Productions, with playwrights, Teresa Leggard and Michelle T. Johnson.

Sun Of The Revolution, co-written with hip hop artist Storm, at KC Fringe Festival at Phosphor Studio, 1730 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108

Directed by Karen Paisley — Performances running July 21 through July 29

Friday July 21, at 6:00pm
Monday, July 24, at 9:00pm
Wednesday. July 26, at 7:30pm
Thursday, July 27, at 6:00pm
Saturday, July 29, at 9:00pm

More info at: kcfringe.org/2017/07/01/sun-of-the-revolution/

The cast includes:

Jerron O’Neal last seen at the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre in “Gem of the Ocean” from last season.

Freddie Freshman is a 2017 graduate of Paseo Academy of Performing Arts. He is also a hip hop artist, new on the scene in KC. He’s has also been cast in the play “Grapes Vine” to be presented in August, at Just Off Broadway Theatre.

Writers:

Cynthia Hardeman has written over 20 plays and has had 7 of them produced. She worked in the Air Force for over 8 years, and later served as Broadcast Designer for KSHB TV. After graduating from UMKC Cynthia jumped head first into being a playwright. She is currently working on a new play called, “Truth Stands” a collaboration with dancer James Clark.

Storm is a Kansas City based MC, poet, and writer. Born Laneshia Shanay Neely, Storm graduated from Lee’s Summit Senior High and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree from Metropolitan Missouri Community College. She stands 5’ 3” and weighs 120 pounds, but has a giant stage presence and voice when she grabs the mic. In a male dominated field, she commands respect. She lists her inspirations as: KRS-One to Queen Latifah. Since 2010 Storm has worked with the collaborative production company, NUWAYV Order with Khajewel, A.N.T.H.E.M., and Eveready.

Sun Of The Revolution, co-written with hip hop artist Storm at KC Fringe Festival at Phosphor Studio, 1730 Broadway, KCMO. Performances running July 21 through July 29
More information at: kcfringe.org

10:45

9. Storm – “Love Deferred Blvd (featuring: KhaJewel)”
from: Sol Train (inspired by the play Sun of The Revolution) / NUWAYV Order / July 21, 2017

10. The xx – “On Hold”
from: I See You / Young Turks Recordings / January 13, 2017
[3rd studio album by English indie pop band The xx, an English band formed in 2005 in Wandsworth, London. The band members met whilst studying at Elliott School, the same school that produced Hot Chip, Burial, Four Tet, and Pierce Brosnan. Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft started the band as a duo when they were 15 with Jamie Smith joining in 2006. I See You is the follow-up to their sophomore album Coexist, and is their first release in more than four years. Produced by Rodaidh McDonald and Jamie xx, who released his solo debut In Colour in May 2015. The band has stated that the record has a more distinctive sound and a more positive, open and “expansive” concept than the previous two albums. It was promoted with the lead single; “On Hold”, November 12, 2016.]

[The xx play Starlight Theatre October 3, at 8:00 PM with Perfume Genius.]

11. The Whiffs – “She Lies”
from: Take A Whiff / High Dive Records / March 1, 2017
[Kansas City based power pop 4-piece band featuring members of Conquerors, Wet Ones, and Nubiles. Zach Campbell on bass & vocals, Rory Cameron on gutar & vocals, Nic Allred on guitar & vocals, Jake Cardwell on drums. Recorded and mixed by Vincent Lawhon at Element Studios, Kansas City, MO]

[The Whiffs play The Riot Room, Thursday, July 21, with The Coathangers, and Residuals.]

12. The Coathangers – “Wipe Out”
from: Parasite – EP / Suicide Squeeze Records / May 5, 20172011
[All female punk group quartet from Atlanta, Georgia, includes: lead vocalist – Julia Kugel, drummer – Stephanie Luke, keyboardist – Candice Jones and bassist – Meredith Franco.]

[The Coathangers play The Riot Room, Thursday, July 21, with The Whiffs, and Residuals.]

13. Violent Femmes – “Kiss Off”
from: Violent Femmes / Slash Records / April 13, 1983
[Violent Femmes are from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, initially active from 1980 to 1987 and again from 1988 to 2009. As of 2013, the band is active again. The band has performed as a trio, including singer, guitarist and songwriter Gordon Gano, bassist Brian Ritchie, and four drummers: Victor DeLorenzo (1980–1993, 2002–2009 and 2013), Guy Hoffman (1993–2002), Brian Viglione (2013–2016), and John Sparrow (2016-present). Violent Femmes have released 9 studio albums and 15 singles during the course of their career. The band found immediate success with the release of their self-titled debut album in early 1983. Violent Femmes became the band’s biggest-selling album and was eventually certified platinum.Violent Femmes went on to become one of the most successful alt rock bands of the 1980s, selling over 9 million albums by 2005.]

[Violent Femmes play Crossroads KC Tuesday, July 25 with Echo and the Bunnymen.]

11:00 – Station ID

11:00 – Steve Gardels Guest Producer

Steve Gardels is a member of the band The Philistines, where he plays drums and contributes his design talents to the band’s promotional art. Steve also plays bass for The Uncouth. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Steve studied Digital Filmmaking and Photography/New Media at the Kansas City Art Institute, where he now currently works in the Media Center. Steve has also played in the bands Appropriate Grammar, and Panic Addicts. Steve has collaborated as a musician, designer, video & filmmaker with many arts and theatre groups in Kansas City.

Steve Gardels, thank you for being with us in Wednesday MidDay Medley.

14. The Clash – “Safe European Home”
from: Give ‘Em Enough Rope / CBS Records / November 10, 1978
[2nd studio album by the English punk rock band the Clash formed by Joe Strummer on lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar; Mick Jones on lead guitar, backing and lead vocals; Paul Simonon on bass guitar, backing vocals; and Topper Headon on drums.]

15. Alert! Alert! – (c’mon c’mon c’mon) Let’s Rip It Up
from: Less Fashion More Thrashin’ / Alert! Alert! / 2004
[Out of print. Jordan David Carr of Oddities Prints shared this recording with Steve Gardels. Alert! Alert! were a Kansas City punk band formed by KC Punk Pioneer, Brian Saunders and friends.]

16. The Uncouth – “Same Old Story”
from: Jonesy’s War / Teenage Heart Distro /August 12, 2016
[Debut EP from KC based, modern American Oi! band formed in 2010. Cody Blanchard on lead vocals & guitar, CJ Wilson on lead guitar & vocals, Todd Rainey on drums, and Steve Gardels on bass. Recorded at Element Recording with Joel Nanos. Produced by Johnny Starke.]

[The Uncouth play Blind Tiger, Saturday, July 23, with Braindead, and Vicious Dream.]

17. King City Thieves – “Seeds of Deception” (Radio Edit)
from: We Got Arms / King City Thieves / 2012
[The band included: Knapp on drums & backing vocals, Cody Blanchard on rhythm guitar & vocals, CJ Wilson on lead guitar & front vocals, and Jason Schelp on bass & backing vocals. King City Thieves formed after vocalist and lead guitarist CJ Wilson collaborated on a project in late 2006 with bassist Dave Blank. CJ and Dave immediately found themselves on the same page musically and quickly became friends, but, as tensions and creative differences grew, that band soon ran it’s course. CJ and Dave decided to continue on with a new band and were joined a flashy, energetic drummer by the name of Boogie. In late 2008, King City Thieves were born. In a relaxed upper floor on US Highway 69, King City Thieves were busy writing an undeniable tapestry of punk rock n’ roll. After perfecting a sets worth of material, King City Thieves decided to call on long time friend of everyone in the band Chris Masochist to step in on rhythm guitar and vocals to make the sound fuller and well, louder. In the summer of 2009, King City Thieves recorded their debut EP titled “Whirlwind EP” that has sparked a fire in the punk rock and rock n’ roll community in the greater Kansas City area and even garnered some attention overseas. Unfortunately, Boogie had to part ways with the band though they all still remain great friends and supporters of each other. Knapp, another long time friend of the band came in and took up the drummer position and thickening up the backing vocals. Since the full lineup’s conception, King City Thieves have played in and drew crowds in all of Kansas City’s premier bars, clubs, hotspots, and basements. King City Thieves are a rowdy and resilient group of musicians that no matter what have each others backs and have established rock hard common ground musically. ]

18. Hopeless Destroyers – “Both Feet”
from: unreleased track from studio sessions / Weight and Measures / 2015
[A KC Punk band that managed to make it through 10 years of lineup changes and hardship. Defined by their breakneck chord changes and singer Josh Betterton’s rapid vocal delivery, Hopeless Destroyers hit you with intense songs about life, love, loss and kicking vampires in the nuts. Once described as “[…] bar punk with a lot of ‘woahs’, but better than a lot of that other bullshit” by Maximum Rock N Roll Magazine.] “Both Feet” is from an unfinished LP. The track was recovered from a session with Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlabs in KCMO. On this recording: Josh Betterton on vocals; Smiley on backup vocals and lead guitar; Matt Klein on backup vocals & guitar; Brittain Lawless on bass; and Kriss Ward on drums. Editor’s note: The Destroyers were Steve Gardels first punk show in KC and I was their final drummer. Guitarist Matt Klein and vocalist Josh Betterton both passed away due to complications from drug addiction. They are greatly missed.)

19. Appropriate Grammar – “Lover’s Quarrel”
from: Lies And Stories / Independent / April 21, 2012
[Their song “Six Foot Dreams” is on the Midwestern Audio Vol. 1 compilation. Appropriate Grammar includes: Nick McKennon guitar/Vocals, Alex Dunsford on lead guitar, Claire Adams on bass/vocals, and Steve Gardels on drums.]

20. The Philistines – “Arecibo”
from: The Backbone of Night / The Record Machine / June 4, 2016
[KC based rock band with a psychedelic bent. For this record: Kimmie Queen on lead vocals; Cody Wyoming on lead guitar & vocals; Rod Peal on guitar; Michelle Bacon on bass & vocals, Josh Mobley on keyboard, Steve Gardels on drums. Recorded & mixed with Paul Malinowski at Massive Sound Studios and mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering.]

21. Stone Grower – “Animal”
from: Stone Grower / Stone Grower / To be released in 2017
[Cosmic Rock from the plains. Parker Mays on bass guitar and vocals; Matthew Ray on guitar; Luke Pierce on organ and keyboards; Taylor McClure on drums. Stone Grower does its homework. This band has managed to condense their favorite parts of psych rock into tight compositions that feature every players’ unique ability while serving the song itself. Sabbath, Sleep, 13th Floor Elevators and Yes [but in a good way] come to mind. Though they pull from the greats, Stone Grower keeps things fresh as they worship the riffs they summon. Big drums, loads of guitar, a thunderous low end and the tasteful layering of keyboards expands their sound and brings something new to the potentially jaded psych listener.]

11:38 – Underwriting

22. Emmaline Twist – “Vega”
from: Vega / Moon Eyes – Single / Middle Class Records / September 6, 2016
[Recorded and Mixed by Lin Buck at Temple Sound, KCMO. Mastered by Duane Trower at Weights + Measures, KCMO. Meredith McGrade on vocals & guitar, Kristin Conkright on bass, Jonathan Knecht on drums, and Krysztof Nemeth on baritone Guitar. More info at: https://emmalinetwist.bandcamp.com/%5D

[Emmaline Twist play The Riot Room, Thursday, August 31, at 8:00 pm, with Mobina Galore, and Dead Ven.]

23. Chris Meck & The Guilty Birds – “Destination Revolution”
from: Destination Revolution – Single / Independent / January 20, 2017
[A new Music Video from the band featuring this Song premiered January 20, 2017. Recorded by Chris Meck, down the rabbit hole at Whisker Gables, Kansas City, MO. Mastered by Chad Meise at Massive Sound Studios, Shawnee, KS. KC based trio with Chris Meck on lead guitar & vocals, Michelle Bacon on drums, and Calandra Ysquierdo on bass guitar & vocals. Chris Meck and The Guilty Birds released their debut full-length, It’s 4 A.M. Somewhere, on April 8, 2016.]

[Chris Meck & The Guilty Birds play Auntie Maes, in Manhattan, Kansas, Thursday, July 20, at 9:00 pm.]

[Chris Meck & The Guilty Birds play Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave, DesMoines, Iowa, Friday, July 28, at 9:00 pm, with Katy Guillen & The Girls.]

24. Atlantic Fadeout – “Better Run of Bad Luck”
from: Better Run of Bad Luck / Flyover Records / May 23, 2011
[Debut album of Atlantic Fadeout featuring: the great…Abigail Henderson on lead vocals and guitar; Chris Meck lead guitar, steel guitar, vocals; Dutch Humphrey on bass, vocals; and Amy Farrand on drums.]

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

Next week, on July 26, we’ll feature interviews with the creators of shows from KC Fringe Festival that feature music and theatre. Jen Appell joins us to share details about her show “Arc of Joan.” Also, Joseph Fletcher joins us to share information about his show “There Ain’t No More”, which won Best of Orlando Fringe Festival, earlier this year

Our Script/Playlist is a “cut and paste” of information.
Sources for notes: artist’s websites, bios, wikipedia.org

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