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Wednesday, March 4, 2019

New & MidCoastal Releases + Amy Marcus
+ Jeff Harshbarger & Purna Loka Ensemble +
Stephanie Carey of The Pitch KC

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

2. KNIFECRIME — “Falcon”
from: “Falcon” – Single / KNIFECRIME / January 8, 2020
[Produced by Knife Crime. Mastered by Dave Gaume at Element Recording Studios. Knife Ccrime is a 4-piece Kansas City based band formed on January 19, 2011. Knife Crime is Byron Huhmann on bass, Brad Huhmann on lead vocals, Jeremiah James Gonzalez on guitar, and Jake Cardwell on drums.]

3. Ivory Blue – “Elite Dreamland”
from: “Elite Dreamland” – Single / Devin Robert Kesler / February 17, 2020
[KC based singer songwriter and rock & roller, Ivory Blue is currently in the studio putting together a new full length 10-song album called “Compound Love” for release in 2020. Ivory Blue’s debut EP, Ready Get Set was released in June 2015 and had wide radio airplay on this show and multiple radio and television stations in Kansas City and across the country. In 2017 Ivory was among 1800 bands that competed in neXt2Rock. Ivory won local & regional challenges and advanced to nationals in Los Angeles to win the top prize. Ivory Blue has played Crossroads Music festival, The Middle of the Map Festival, The Westport Roots Festival, the KCPT Screening of “Real Boy” at The Kansas City Public Library. Born in 1986 in Peoria Illinois, and given up for adoption at the age of four, it was difficult to find trust in people after living with eight different foster families. Running away at 15, Ivory moved from Indiana to Oklahoma and eventually ended up in Seattle. In 2011 Ivory moved to Kansas City, and has became a part of new family. Ivory will be our guest on WMM on April 29.]

4. Rosé Perez – “Masculine”
from: Born in A Bag (Split EP with Period BOMB) / Rosé Perez / October 23, 2019
[Rosé Perez is Carrie Wallen on guitar & keyboards, 2007 Balquier on bass & drums, and Lina Žemaitė on drums & bass. Rosé Perez recently released a new video for their song “Placenta Agenda” from their EP split with the band Period BOMB. The Rosé Perez tracks for this split were recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jametatone at The Infoaming Vortex. Rosé Perez will be with us on WMM on April 8.]

[Rosé Perez play Farewell Transmission, 6515 Stadium Drive, KCMO, on Wednesday, March 4, at 8:00 PM, with Diners (AZ), and Ranch Hands.]

[Rosé Perez play Replay Lounge, 946 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, Saturday, March 7, at 10:00 PM, with La Guerre, Lava Dreams, and Sidehug.]

5. BLACKSTARKIDS – “REASONS TO EXIST”
from: SURF / Bedroom Records / February 28, 2020
[Second album from, BlackStarKids, a pop/R&B/hip-hop group based in Kansas City, Missouri. Members include: TheBabeGabe, Deiondre, and TyFaizon (of the Drop Dead XX collective). The group released its first album, Let’s Play Sports, in 2019.]

[BLACKSTARKIDS play 1st Friday Benefit for Planned Parenthood, at Revolution Records, 1830 Locust St, KCMO, Friday, March 6, at 7:00 PM with The Creepy Jingles, Bad Ideas, Nan & The One Night Stands, and Videodisk. Revolution Records are also celebrating International Women’s Day all weekend long with their annual Wage Gap Event. Women/Femmes pay $.76 on the dollar to highlight the difference in average pay between women and men.]

6. Brotha Newz – “Americano (Rat Race) [feat. Jerad Tomasino]”
from: American Fiction: A Movie / Brotha Newz / July 28, 2019
[2nd album from David Muhammad, social studies teacher at Shawnee Mission East High and martial arts instructor who wanted to be a rapper since his own high school days at Shawnee Mission South. He released his debut album, “The Hanging Trees,” Dec. 9, 2016, and the EP “11:15,” Nov. 15, 2018, and 11 singles.]

7. GHOSTY – “Prodigal Son”
from: Prodigal Son – EP / More Famouser Records / February 28, 2020
[New EP from the Lawrence / Kansas City based band GHOSTY. The band was able to finally get back to finishing 3 tracks that were started in 2014. Andrew Connor on guitar & keyboards, & vocals, Bill Belzer on drums & percussion, Ross Brown on guitar & keyboards, and Mike Nolte – bass. Basic tracks were recorded in July 2014 at Westend, Kansas City, KS. Engineered by Mike Nolte. The songs were written by Andrew Connor. Mixed by Ross Brown and mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering. Cover artwork by Paul Browning. This follows the band’s critically acclaimed 2013 album GHOSTY on High Dive Records.]

10:25 – Underwriting

8. Una Walkenhorst – “Pretty Face”
from: “Pretty Face” – Single / Una Walkenhorst / February 20, 2020
[2nd single from Una’s upcoming EP, “Woman of the Year,” to be released April 16. 25 year old Una Walkenhorst is a singer/songwriter from Kansas City. Una told KCUR FM that her father was one of the people who made her love music. But having a famous father can be challenging: “I knew that if I started my music career here I would have a lot of opportunities, but not all of them would be because of my music. They would be because I am someone’s daughter,” Walkenhorst says. Loading up her 97 Honda Civic, Una then spent a year traveling across North America promoting her music and connecting with listeners one-on-one. She ended up living in New Orleans. Una Walkenhorst is the youngest daughter of Bob Walkenhorst, a founding member of The Rainmakers, which had national and international hits in the 1980s and 90s, and continue to this day touring and recording new music. In January of 2018 Una Walkenhorst returned home to Kansas City from New Orleans. Over the past several years, Una and Bob had performed together at selected events, including Folk Alliance International. In 2018 the father and daughter duo decided to record an album together, where they split the difference, taking turns as songwriters for the album’s songs, written individually, and recorded together, with beautiful harmonies. Una will be on WMM on March 18]

[Una Walkenhorst plays The 517, 517 East 18th Street, KCMO, on Friday, March 13, at 6:30 with Parade, Calicoco, and LK Ultra, in a benefit for Kansas City Anti Violence Project.]

[Una Walkenhorst plays Gospel Lounge at Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester, KCMO on Sat., March 21, 8:PM w/ Alison Hawkins (True Lions) on keys & backing vocals, and Christine Broxterman on cello.]

[Una Walkenhorst plays Records with Merritt, 1614 Westport Rd, KCMO, on Sat., April 4, at 7:00 PM w/ Poly Action (Austin TX), and Vanity Plates (side project of Lacey Hopkins lead singer of Dreamgirl).]

[Una Walkenhorst plays EP Release at The Rino, 314 Armour Rd, NKC, on Sat., April 18, at 7:PM with: Michelle Bacon, Alisön Hawkins, & Adee Dancy. Openers: True Lions, and Chloe Jacobson.]

10:31 – Interview with Stephanie Carey of The Pitch Kansas City

Stephanie Carey is Owner & Publisher of The Pitch Kansas City. She joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios to talks with us about the alternative news publication’s monthly printed editions, digital content, and three decade history. Stephanie Carey’s career in journalism includes her work as a reporter for newspapers and radio, as well as serving as a sales manager for media software and consulting firm Second Street. Founded in 1980 in the basement of a Westport record shop, The Pitch is Kansas City’s source for progressive, independent, street-level coverage of news, arts, music, and culture. You can find issues at over 1,000 locations across the metro, and online at: http://www.thepitchkc.com

Stephanie Carey, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The Pitch is a free alternative newspaper distributed in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, including Lawrence and Topeka, Kansas. While known for its investigative stories of the local government, it also covers local sports stories, restaurants, events, visual art, and concerts.

It was started in July 1980 as the “Penny Pitch” which was a monthly handout at Penny Lane Record Shop in the Westport area of Kansas City. The original editors were Dwight Frizzell and Jay Mandeville.

Village Voice Media bought The Pitch in 1999, and sold the paper in 2011 to SouthComm Communications. In 2017 The Pitch was sold to Stephanie Carey and Adam Carey.

The Pitch is a member of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies.

Stephanie Carey – Owner, Publisher
Brock Wilbur – Editor in Chief
Kelcie McKenney – Digital Editor
Jason Dockery – Marketing Director
Steven Suarez – Senior Multimedia Executive
Becky Losey – Account Executive
Rebecca Watson – Account Executive
Adam Carey – Owner, COO

The Pitch is a controlled-circulation magazine, printed the first week of each month. More than 35,000 copies are distributed in the Kansas City metro to more than 1,000 locations.

Emphasizing investigative reporting and long-form journalism, The Pitch covers every aspect of local life — government and politics, performing and visual arts, music, fashion, books, movies, food and drink — in print each month and online every day at pitch.com.

Call now to speak with a multimedia specialist and request a customized marketing plan to grow your business. Ask how you can be part of our full calendar of events.
Display-advertising inquiries: Call 816-218-6702 or email Publisher Stephanie Carey at stephanie@thepitchkc.com

Stephanie Carey, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

You can find issues at over 1,000 locations across the metro, and online at: http://www.thepitchkc.com

10:49

9. The Black Creatures – “wretched (it goes)”
from: “Wild Echoes” / The Black Creatures / September 30, 2019
[Darkpop hip-hop musical pulling elements from sci-fi to tell an inter-dimensional story. Xavier Martin and Jade Green have made an impression of the KC music community with their videos and songs, live shows in clubs, art galleries, record stores, area music festivals and shows in surrounding areas. They’ve released an EP, an album, several singles.]

[Black Creatures play a RAISE for the ROOF: an Anti-Gentrification Benefit Show at Farewell Transmission, 6515 Stadium Drive, KCMO, on Saturday, March 7, at 6:00 PM with ARQuesta Del SolSoul, Black Tape, Mx.Mrs, Fall Boys, Doobie N.M., Hadiza, and Vice Grip..]

[Black Creatures play miniBar, 3810 Broadway BLVD, KCMO, on Monday, March 16, at 9:00 PM opening for Wyatt Waddell with Eddie Moore.]

[Black Creatures play MidCoast Takeover at The Shangri La in Austin Texas, on Wednesday, March 18 at 12:00 PM. Hosted by Midwest Music Foundation.]

10. Claire Adams – “Better Luck”
from: Better Luck – Single / Claire Adams / September 20, 2019
[Musically curious and multifaceted, Claire Adams has spent more than a decade touring, recording and songwriting to hone her melodic instincts and vision. A bassist, guitarist, singer and songwriter, Adams has lent a discerning ear and versatility to a number of projects. 2019 finds Adams collaborating with the KC based string quartet Rewound, jazz pianist Alyssa Murray & drummer Fritz Hutchinson. Recorded at The Blue House in Kansas City, MO. Additional tracking at MARZ Studios in Nederland, TX. Mixed & mastered at Weights + Measures Soundlab in KCMO. Written by Claire Adams, with Claire Adams on guitars, bass, and vocals; Alyssa Murray on keyboards & vocals; and Fritz Hutchison on drums & vocals.]

[Claire Adams Trio plays The Gospel Lounge at Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester St, KCMO on Friday, March 6, at 6:00 PM her trio featuring Alyssa Murray on keyboards, and Steve Gardels on drums. Also on the bill is Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations.]

11. DeMaur – “Love Is a Losing Game”rom: Love Is a Losing Game – Single / DeMaur / February 14, 2020
[DeMaur is Maurice Demetrius Roper. He is a singer/songwriter based in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. DeMaur is an R&B/Soul artist. He started singing at the age of 5 years old when he joined his Kindergarten choir and has enjoyed being an entertainer ever since. DeMaur got much of his musical influence and inspiration singing in his late uncle’s church in Kansas City, Missouri during his teenage years. During this time, he knew that singing would be a part of his everyday life. DeMaur performs with his band, The Movement, throughout the Kansas City, Missouri area.]

[DeMaur will be singing the National Anthem at the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament, Friday, March 13 at 11:00 AM at Municipal Auditorium, 301 W 13th St, KCMO]

11:00 – Station ID

12. Amy Marcus – “Sweater”
from: Sweater – Single / Independent / January 28, 2019
[Singer songwriter Amy Marcus was born and raised in Kansas City. She has been writing song since she was a child and in May 2016 she released her debut 5-song EP Brave with Kansas City based Serve Productions. In January 2017 she released ” I Want More For My Daughters” that was produced by musician Zach Balch at his studios in Dallas. Amy writes music to bring her honest lyrics to life. Amy Marcus studied photography at the Kansas City Art Institute. She is a mother of three and works as a professional photographer and personal chef.]

11:04 – Interview with Amy Marcus

KC based singer-songwriter, Amy Marcus who in January released her new single, “Sweater” and will premiere another new single called “Heartsick” today. Amy Marcus was born and raised in Kansas City. She has been writing songs since she was a child. In 2016 she released her debut 5-song EP “Brave” and followed that up with the single, “I Want More For My Daughters” in 2017. Amy Marcus studied photography at the Kansas City Art Institute. She is a mother of three and works as a professional photographer and chef. Amy is currently working on a new EP set for release this year.

Amy Marcus, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Born and raised in KC, Amy Marcus has been writing songs since she was 4 years old, but only recently made the leap to begin recording and performing live. 26 years later, she got in 2016 she released her debut 5-song EP “Brave.” Amy followed that up with the single, “I Want More For My Daughters” in 2017.

Amy Marcus studied photography at the Kansas City Art Institute. She is a mother of three and works as a professional photographer and chef. Amy is currently working on a new EP set for release this year.

More information at: http://www.amymarcus.com

11:11

13. Amy Marcus – “Heartsick”
from: Heartsick Movement – Single / Amy Marcus / March 4, 2019

11:15 – Interview with Amy Marcus

We are talking with KC based singer-songwriter, Amy Marcus who in January released her new single, “Sweater.” We just premiered another new single, “Heartsick Movement.”

Amy wrote “Heartsick” a year into recovering from a relapse in an eating disorder she has dealt with since she was 11. She is passionate about speaking out about de-stigmatizing mental health issues, including eating disorders.

Amy also works for Sura Eats, a good friend’s Korean restaurant located in The Crossroads. Amy does all the photography and social media and marketing for Sura Eats.

Amy Marcus, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Amy is currently working on a new EP set for release this year.
More information at: http://www.amymarcus.com

11:22

14. Crystal Rose – “Not Leaving (Stripped)”
from: “Not Leaving (Stripped)” – Single / rosebud / January 30, 2020
[Crystal Rose released her debut single “Come Alive” on May 6, 2016. Crystal is a Kansas City based singer songwriter and UMKC journalism student who has played solo and also with Paige Turner on guitar, Peter Marten on guitar, and Robert Castillo on bass. Crystal Rose is a singer song-writer based in heart of Kansas City. At a young age she was Influenced by powerhouse vocals like Whitney Houston, Celine Dion and Christina Aguilera. She has since drawn much inspiration from blusey and folk centered artist like James Bay, James Vincent Mcmorrow and Johnnyswim. To listen to more Crystal Rose please visit: http://www.crystalro.se]

15. Elevator Division – “Radio”
from: Years / Second Nature Recordings / September 7, 2004
[James Hoskins on guitar & vocals, Samuel Hoskins on drums, Chris Stuart on bass guitar, Jeremiah James Gonzales on guitar & vocals. Since their beginning in 1999, Elevator Division have received praise from critics and fans alike. They have been compared to U2, R.E.M., The Cure, Radiohead, and The Smashing Pumpkins. This is probably because, like the aformentioned bands, Elevator Division’s music has a classic, timeless quality to it and transcends mere entertainment. One critic noticed this and commented by saying, “Songs like this remind me why music matters.” Another critic even described Elevator Division’s music as having the ability to “change one’s entire outlook.” Whatever the response from critics and fans, Elevator Division have not let it affect their work ethic. Since their inception they’ve self-released two full-length albums and an EP and been booked with such bands and artists as Glen Philips (of Toad The Wet Sprocket), Pete Yorn, Elbow, The Faint, Pedro The Lion, Shiner, Cursive, The Secret Machines, and many others.]

[Elevator Division plays recordBar 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO, on Sun, March 8, at 6:00 PM with Jaenki, Various Blonde, Bodye. All Proceeds go to Eschleman Family.]

11:30 – Underwriting

16. Purna Loka Ensemble – “Triality – Movement II”
from: Metaraga / Purna Loka / January 17, 2020
[Indian classical violinist and mathematician Purnaprajna Bangere has created a new musical syntax based on a geometric framework that integrates Indian classical music and Western music, encompassing elements from classical, blues and jazz. The result opens new frontiers with exciting new sounds and structures that transcend known genres of music. Most of his current compositional work of Purna is with multi Grammy winning director of Turtle Island String Quartet David Balakrishnan. Joining Purna and David to complete the ensemble are bass virtuoso Jeff Harshbarger from Kansas City and the talented Amit Kavthekar from Boston on Tabla, with special guest Robert Walzel on clarinet (track 6). Produced by David Balakrishnan and Purnaprajna Bangere. Recorded on October 23-25, 2018 & April 10, 2019 at Swarthout Recital Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Engineered by Brock J. Babcock, Lawrence, KS. Mastered by Paul duGre, Los Angeles, CA. ]

11:36 – Interview with Jeff Harshbarger

Jeff Harshbarger joins us to share music and information about the debut recording of Purna Loka Ensemble‘s new album “Metaraga” released though Origin Records on January 17, 2020. Along with Purna Loka, Jeff Harshbarger has recorded and performed with: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Bobby Watson, Forever Tango, Milt Abel, Tango Lorca, Krystle Warren, Brad Cox, Ghosty, and The People’s Liberation Big Band. Jeff is a co-founder of Tzigane Music, an artist-run record label, and is the curator of Jeff Harshbarger Presents: An Alternative Jazz Series, promoting new improvised music in KC. Jeff has received The Kennedy Center’s Betty Carter Fellowship, the Steans Institute Fellowship, and the 2015 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Award. Jeff hosts “Jazz Afternoon” Wednesdays at 1:PM – 90.1 FM KKFI. Info at http://www.jeffharshbarger.com

Jeff Harshbarger, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

From Rick Hellman’s feature piece in KU News: “After decades of playing the violin and years as a math professor at the University of Kansas, Purnaprajna Bangere has achieved an artistic breakthrough that synthesizes his musical and mathematical skills, creating an entirely new approach to music he calls “metaraga.”

“…the title Bangere gave to the debut recording by his Purna Loka Ensemble, which is generating critical praise, radio airplay and even sales and chart action.

“In 2008, the Turtle Island String Quartet tplayed the Lied Center of Kansas and that led to Bangere’s crucial meeting with the two-time Grammy-winning leader of that group, David Balakrishnan. Balakrishnan has now become Bangere’s collaborator, co-writing four of the “Metaraga” album’s five original tracks and playing counterpart to Bangere’s lead violin lines throughout.”

11:43

17. Purna Loka Ensemble – “Triality – Movement III”
rom: Metaraga / Purna Loka / January 17, 2020
[Indian classical violinist and mathematician Purnaprajna Bangere has created a new musical syntax based on a geometric framework that integrates Indian classical music and Western music, encompassing elements from classical, blues and jazz. The result opens new frontiers with exciting new sounds and structures that transcend known genres of music. Most of his current compositional work of Purna is with multi Grammy winning director of Turtle Island String Quartet David Balakrishnan. Joining Purna and David to complete the ensemble are bass virtuoso Jeff Harshbarger from Kansas City and the talented Amit Kavthekar from Boston on Tabla, with special guest Robert Walzel on clarinet (track 6). Produced by David Balakrishnan and Purnaprajna Bangere. Recorded on October 23-25, 2018 & April 10, 2019 at Swarthout Recital Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. Engineered by Brock J. Babcock, Lawrence, KS. Mastered by Paul duGre, Los Angeles, CA. ]

11:48 – More Interview with Jeff Harshbarger

Jeff Harshbarger joins us to share music information about the debut recording of Purna Loka Ensemble’s new album “Metaraga” released though Origin Records on January 17, 2020.

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

Jeff Harshbarger, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Purnaprajna Bangere: Violin I (and Solo Violin)
David Balakrishnan: Violin II
Jeff Harshbarger: Bass
Amit Kavthekar: Tabla
With Special Guest Robert Walzel on Clarinet (Track 6)

COMPOSITIONS BY:
(1,3,4,5) Purnaprajna Bangere/David Balakrishnan
(Purna Loka Music/Balapadam Music, BMI)
(2) Patnam Subramania Iyer (trad.);
(6) John Coltrane (JowcolMusic, BMI);
(7) Muthuswami Dikshitar (trad.);
(8) Purnaprajna Bangere (Purna Loka Music, BMI)

Along with Purna Loka, Jeff Harshbarger has recorded and performed with: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Bobby Watson, Forever Tango, Milt Abel, Tango Lorca, Krystle Warren, Brad Cox, Ghosty, and The People’s Liberation Big Band.

Jeff hosts “Jazz Afternoon” on Wednesdays at 1:00 PM on 90.1 FM KKFI.

Jeff Harshbarger, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

More info at http://www.purnaviolin.com or http://www.jeffharshbarger.com

11:56

18. Jake Wells – “Habit”
from: Sunday Morning – EP / Jake Wells Music / February 29, 2020
[Second EP from 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 22 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 Wells plays recordBar, 1520 Grand Ave, KCMO, on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 PM.]

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

Next week, on March 11 we talk with Teri Quinn who shares new music. We welcome KC based band Dan Jones & The Squids. AND, Kadesh Flow joins us live in our 90.1 FM Studios.

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

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