Wednesday MidDay Medley
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Andrew Connor + Stephonne + Mica-Elgin Vi + musicbyskippy + Julia Reynolds
- “Main Title Instrumental – It’s Showtime Folks”
from: Orig. Motion Picture Soundtrack All That Jazz / Casablanca / December 20, 1979
[WMM’s Adopted Theme Song]
- boygenius – “Not Strong Enough”
from: the record / Interscope Records / March 21, 2023
[Debut studio album from indie rock supergroup formed by Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, & Lucy Dacus. Bridgers has called the formation of the group “kind of an accident,” wherein each of the members were simply fans of each other’s work and then became friends. Both Dacus and Bridgers had opened for Baker on separate tours in 2016, and they all ran in similar circles as young up-and-coming performers navigating the indie scene. // The three became close and shared their frustrations of constantly being compared to each other as “women in rock” despite their considerably different musical styles. Dacus has commented that the idea of women in music “should not be remarkable whatsoever,” with Bridgers adding, “it’s not a genre.” Each has spoken on the tendency of the music industry to pit women against each other, and the group was formed in part to reject this idea. “I hope people see the three of us and know there isn’t competition,” Dacus has said. “You don’t have to compete with your contemporaries. You can make something good with people you admire.” // Baker had joked to Dacus years before about a “pipe dream” that they could one day all form a band. The three decided to book a co-headlining tour in early 2018, and they originally planned to record a single or a cover version so that they could perform something together on stage Their self-titled debut EP was written and recorded in four days at Sound City Studios in Los Angeles and released on Oct. 26, 2018 on Matador Records. Following the release, in November 2018, Baker & Bridgers hit the road in North America for a co-headline tour, with Dacus opening. Each artist played her own individual set of tunes. The tour kicked off at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 4th, and traveled through the Northeast, Midwest, West Coast.]
- Arlo Parks – “Pegasus (feat. Phoebe Bridgers)”
from: My Soft Machine / Transgressive Records / May 26, 2023
[Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho is known professionally as Arlo Parks, She is a British singer-songwriter and poet. The title, My Soft Machine, comes from a piece of dialogue from the 2019 film The Souvenir. Of the song, “Pegasus” Parks said it is about experiencing the warmth and lightness of good love for the first time,” and “It also explores how the absence of chaos and the presence of real connection can be a little bit terrifying after a long time of not having it. // Her debut studio album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, was released through Transgressive Records on January 29, 2021, to critical acclaim and peaked at number three on the UK Albums Chart. // Anaïs Oluwatoyin Estelle Marinho was born on August 9, 2000 and raised in Hammersmith, West London. She is half Nigerian, quarter Chadian and quarter French. Her mother was born in Paris. Marinho learnt to speak French before she did English. // Parks chose her stage name in the manner of King Krule and Frank Ocean. In 2018, she began uploading demos to BBC Music Introducing which caught the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ Jess Iszatt who distributed these demos to Ali Raymond of Beatnik Creative, who soon began managing Parks. She made her solo debut when she released the song “Cola” through Beatnik Records in November 2018, and announced the release of her debut EP, Super Sad Generation. She told Line of Best Fit that the song is “a reminder that betrayal is inevitable when it comes to pretty people that think flowers fix everything.” Olivia Swash wrote that the vocals on the song “flourish thanks to [Parks’] creative writing background, with her delicate tone taking centre stage against the gently plodding guitars and soft crackle of vinyl.” By November 2019, the song had amassed over three million streams on Spotify. // Following the release of “Cola”, Parks signed to Transgressive Records. She released the title track of her upcoming EP, Super Sad Generation, in January 2019. Robin Murray told Clash that the song portrays an “astute, nuanced creative control that also utilises word-play that speaks of youthful emotions spinning out of control.” Her third single, “Romantic Garbage”, was released in March 2019, before the release of the full four-track EP, Super Sad Generation in early April 2019. The EP was recorded in her home in South West London and an Airbnb in the Angel district of London. // Parks performed her first-ever gig at The Great Escape in Brighton in May 2019, and has gone on to perform on the BBC Music Introducing stage at Glastonbury Festival in late June 2019, as well as at Latitude Festival in July 2019. She embarked on her first tour supporting Jordan Rakei on the UK leg of his tour in September 2019. Throughout the last half of 2019 Parks released the songs “George”, “Second Guessing”, “Sophie”, and “Angel’s Song” ahead of her second EP, Sophie Sean Kerwick told DIY that the five-track EP “oozes with the hang-ups of heartbreak and mortality; a topic that seems to overshadow many gen-Z musicians.” // Parks embarked on her first headlining tour of Europe in February/March 2020, but could not complete it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020, Parks released the singles “Eugene” and “Black Dog”, which were well received during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, the latter of which became BBC Radio 1’s Tune of the Week. Parks made the front cover of NME in late July 2020. She won the AIM Independent Music Award for One to Watch in 2020 in August 2020, after losing the same award to Georgia a year before. Parks and Moses Boyd made the front cover of Music Week for the publication’s indie takeover special following the AIM Awards ceremony. Parks released her debut album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, on 29 January 2021. // Parks is openly bisexual and is based in London. She was educated at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith and completed her A Levels in early 2019. In her auto-biographical blurb on her Spotify profile, Parks claimed that she spent most of secondary school “feeling like that black kid who couldn’t dance for shit, listening to too much emo music and crushing on some girl in her Spanish class.” // Parks has named Sylvia Plath & Joni Mitchell as among her influences.]
- Stephonne Singleton – “Cross My Heart (Sext M.F.) (Radio Edit)”
from: SIS: Side B [EP] / Stephonne / June 24, 2022
[Co-produced by, Justin Mantooth, and recorded at Westend Recording Studios. Johnny Hamil on bass, and Adam McKee on drums. Stephonne released the single, “Cross My Heart (Sexy M.F.) on June 3, 2022. Stephonne released the single, “Deja Vu” with Shilow and Regina Del Carmen on May 9, 2022. Stephonne released the single “The King’s Gambit” on July 28, 2021. Stephonne was part of the single, “Elephant Man (feat. Stephonne)” from Lee Walter Redding & Stephonne, released April 9, 2021. Stephonne released the single “Beautiful Life (Acoustic)” on January 15, 2021. Stephonne released SIS: Side A on August 7, 2020. The 4 song EP contained the song “Want Me” that was also made into a video featuring body painting on to Stephonne’s body from artist Ryan Wilks. Stephonne released his debut album, “Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard.” The album was one of WMM’s 118 Best Recordings of 2018. Stephonne was born and raised in Wyandotte County, KS. He has performed in multiple shows for Late Night Theatre. Stephonne told John Long of Camp Magazine “I was surrounded by records, and my parents always had music on.” ]
11:15 – Interview with Stephonne Singleton
Singer, songwriter, actor, model, artist – Stephonne Singleton keeps very busy, organizing Tribute Shows, working as a Resident Artist at Charlottee Street studios, playing Music Festivals, Lemonade Park, Lawrence Pride, Manor Records, Midwest Music Foundation, The AIDS Service Foundation of KC, InterUrban ArtHouse, The Black Box, The Folly Theatre, collaborating with The Black Creatures, Calvin Arsenia, Miki P, Jass, Eboni Fondren, putting out EPs, and singles. Stephonne describes himself as the lovechild of Prince & Billie Holiday. He grew up in KCK and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Benedictine College, and Masters in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. Stephonne released his EP SIS: Side B on June 24, 2022 it was in the TOP TEN of WMM’s 120 Best Recordings of 2022. Stephonne is a featured performer at the 23rd Annual West 18th Street Fashion Show happening this Friday, June 2, at 7:00 PM at 116 W. 18th St., KCMO. More info at: /www.eventbrite.com/e/west-18th-street-fashion-show
Stephonne Thank You for being with us on WMM!
Stephonne is a featured performer at the 23rd annual West 18th Street Fashion Show happening Friday, June 2, at 7:00 PM at 116 W. 18th St., KCMO. More info at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-18th-street-fashion-show
Stephonne’s 4-track EP, SIS: Side B, was released June 24, through Glory Blue Music. Co-produced by, Justin Mantooth, and recorded at Westend Recording Studios
Stephonne’s band: The Gay Rodeo is: Miki P on drums, Benjamin Hart (Byard) on lead guitar, Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles on keyboards, Spencer Thut on bass, hold band practice weekly at Charlotte Street Foundation where Stephonne is in his 2nd year of a residency.
Performances of Stephonne & The Gay Rodeo show a sexier Stephonne wearing mostly women’s undergarments and erotic costuming. Stephonne credits his work in therapy during the pandemic that has helped him take control of his own sexuality Stephonne’s latest publicity photos are taken by photographer John Brant.
With his influences, Prince, Billie Holiday, The Alabama Shakes, Stephonne loves to push boundaries with his music by blending the genres of Alt-Rock, Soul, & R&B. On August 18, 2021 Stephonne joined us to talk about “The King’s Gambit,” about having strong feelings for a man, but due to the fear of rejection, was afraid to share these sentiments aloud. In this track, Stephonne compares the skill of flirtation to a game of chess.
Stephonne Discography
Stephonne – “I Miss U (A Christmas Song)” / Single / December 7, 2022
Stephonne – “Rocket In My Pocket (Feat. Shawn M Stewart)” / Single / Aug. 26, 2022
Stephonne – SIS: SIDE B / EP / June 24, 2022.
Stephonne – “Cross My Heart (Sexy M.F.) (Radio Edit)” / Single / June 3, 2022
Stephonne – “Deja Vu” with Shilow, Regina Del Carmen / Single / May 9, 2022
Stephonne – “The King’s Gambit” / Single / July 28, 2021
Stephonne – “Elephant Man (feat. Stephonne)” from Lee Walter Redding / Single / 4-9-21.
Stephonne – “Beautiful Life (Acoustic)” / Single / January 15, 2021.
Stephonne – SIS: SIDE A / EP / August 7, 2020
Stephonne – “Deep” / Single / July 14, 2020
Stephonne – “Dominate” / Single / September 6, 2019
Stephonne – “Want Me” / Single / April 26, 2019
Stephonne – CAGED BIRD SINGS SONGS ABOUT RED BEARD / Album / July 27, 2018
Stephonne – “Unworthy” / Single / August 28, 2015
Lee Walter Redding told us that he learned about Stephonne Singleton from listening to Wednesday MidDay Medley and hearing Stephonne for the first time. WMM bringing musical collaborations together since 2004. Lyrics and music by Lee Redding. Vocals and raw emotion on Elephant Man by Stephonne. Mixing and mastering by Justin Skinner. Lee Walter Redding writes: “Elephant Man” is inspired by young, black men diagnosed with schizophrenia and the issues they face dealing with stigma and difficulty fitting into a society that makes little room for those with severe mental health challenges. This is something that Stephonne felt deeply connected to and was gracious enough to put his full heart on display for the world to hear.
Stephonne Singleton, Thank you for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley
Stephonne is a featured performer at the 23rd annual West 18th Street Fashion Show happening Friday, June 2, at 7:00 PM at 116 W. 18th St., KCMO. More info at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-18th-street-fashion-show
10:28
- Stephonne – “Rocket In My Pocket (Feat. Shawn M Stewart)”
from: “Rocket In My Pocket (Feat. Shawn M Stewart)” / Stephonne & Shawn M Stewart / August, 26, 2022
[At The 18th Annual Crossroads Music Fest on Saturday, August 27, at 9:00 PM on Community Lending of America Stage at Lemonade Park, Stephonne his band The Gay Rodeo premiered “Rocket In MY Pocket” with special stage guest and song co-creator Shawn M Stewart. Stephonne’s band The Gay Rodeo is: Miki P on drums, Benjamin Hart (Byard) on lead guitar, Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles on keyboards, Spencer Thut on bass, Stephonne and The Gay Rodeo hold band practice every week at Charlotte Street Foundation where Stephonne is in his second year of a residency.Earlier this year on June 24, 2022, Stephonne released the EP SIS: Side B June 24, 2022. The EP was Co-produced by, Justin Mantooth, and recorded at Westend Recording Studios. Johnny Hamil on bass, and Adam McKee on drums. Stephonne released the single, “Cross My Heart (Sexy M.F.) on June 3, 2022. Stephonne released the single, “Deja Vu” with Shilow and Regina Del Carmen on May 9, 2022. Stephonne released the single “The King’s Gambit” on July 28, 2021. Stephonne was part of the single, “Elephant Man (feat. Stephonne)” from Lee Walter Redding & Stephonne, released April 9, 2021. Stephonne released the single “Beautiful Life (Acoustic)” on January 15, 2021. Stephonne released SIS: Side A on August 7, 2020. The 4 song EP contained the song “Want Me” that was also made into a video featuring body painting on to Stephonne’s body from artist Ryan Wilks. Stephonne released his debut album, “Caged Bird Sings Songs About Red Beard.” The album was one of WMM’s 118 Best Recordings of 2018. Stephonne was born and raised in Wyandotte County, Kansas. Stephonne grew up in KCK. He has performed in multiple shows for Late Night Theatre. Stephonne told John Long of Camp Magazine “I was surrounded by records, and my parents always had music on.” // Singer, songwriter, actor, model, artist – Stephonne Singleton who is everywhere these days, organizing a Tribute to Sade at Lemonade Park, playing shows for Lawrence Pride, Manor Records, Midwest Music Foundation, The AIDS Service Foundation of KC, InterUrban ArtHouse, The Black Box, The Folly Theatre, collaborating with The Black Creatures, Calvin Arsenia, Miki P, Jass, Eboni Fondren, putting out EPs, and singles. Stephonne describes himself as the lovechild of Prince & Billie Holiday. He grew up in KCK and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Benedictine College, and Masters in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. // More info at: http://www.stephonne.com and : http://www.shawnmstewart.com]
10:30 – Underwriting
- musicbyskippy – “This Song Is Happiness”
from: These Songs Are Emotions / LSH Productions / April 22, 2023
[In 2022 musicbyskippy released the 12-track debut album, MY DYING WISH on Feb. 18, the single “Get Wild” on June 3, the 12-track instrumental/electronic album WE PRESS PLAY, on June 17, and the 5-track EP, YOU CAN SING on Nov. 20, plus an original play and multiple projects and performances. // musicby-skippy is Luke Harbur’s entertainment project. The Overland Park, Kansas native mixes beatboxing, singing, beat production, rapping, & keyboard playing to entertain all-age audiences. After graduating from Ithaca College in 2018, he moved near home to Kansas City, Missouri, becoming a featured performer for musicians, festivals, corporate & non-profit events, and performance groups. His music passion roots in receiving a life-saving liver transplant at the age of 11 months old. His debut album, my dying wish, was released on all music streaming and purchasing platforms. More info at http://www.musicbyskippy.com]
10:34 – Interview with Luke Harbur
musicbyskippy is the solo musical project by Luke Harbur. Known for being a vocal per-cussionist, his discography spans multiple genres of pop, hip hop, EDM, and singer / song-writer. Harbur’s passion for musicbyskippy originates with his receiving a life-saving liver transplant at the age of 11 months, giving him a second chance to live life to the fullest. Through his experimental, authentic approach, he hopes his audiences will gravitate to music and a live experience that they will love. More info at: http://www.musicbyskippy.com
musicbyskippy Plays a Release Show for his new EP, THESE SONGS ARE EMOTIONS June 24 & 25th, at the Musical Theatre Heritage on the third floor of the Crown Center Shops, 2450 Grand Blvd KCMO.
Luke M. Harbur Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.
Musicbyskippy – Discography
musicbyskippy – MY DYING WISH / 12-track debut Album / Feb. 18, 2022
musicbyskippy – “Get Wild” / Single / June 3, 2022
musicbyskippy – WE PRESS PLAY / 12-track instrumental album / June 17, 2022
musicbyskippy – YOU CAN SING / 5-track EP / Nov. 20, 2022
musicbyskippy – THESE SONGS ARE EMOTIONS / 5-track EP / April 22, 2023
Luke M. Harbur records as musicbyskippy. After graduating from Ithaca College in 2018, he moved near home to Kansas City, Missouri, becoming a featured performer for musicians, corporate & non-profit events, and performance groups. The Kansas native mixes beatboxing, singing, beat production, rapping, and keyboard playing to entertain all-age audiences in clubs, theaters, festivals and with Kansas City performance collective: Quixotic. The passion in his music has roots in his experience of receiving a life-saving liver transplant at the age of 11 months old. musicbyskippy officially released his debut album, MY DYING WISH with a live album release show, on April 7 & 8, at Quixotic, 1616 Broadway Blvd, KCMO at their Blackbox Theater.
Luke was born and raised in Overland Park Kansas and went to Olathe East High School but let Olathe East to go to school in Winston Salem, North Carolina, at a Performing Arts School where you studied Acting and Theatre.
Luke then went to Ithica College to study Journalism and eventually got a job as a Production Assistant at the Kansas City Star,
Luke talked with Mark about the importance of collaboration in midsize market like Kansas City and how others can benefit from these collaborations.
Luke M. Harbur mixes beatboxing, singing, beat production, rapping, and keyboard playing to entertain all-age audiences in clubs, theaters, festivals.
Luke M. Harbur works in Music Videography, Social Media Management, and graphic Design.
The story in 100 words
musicbyskippy is Luke Harbur’s entertainment project. The Overland Park, Kansas native mixes beatboxing, singing, beat production, rapping, & keyboard playing to entertain all-age audiences. After graduating from Ithaca College in 2018, he moved near home to Kansas City, Missouri, becoming a featured performer for musicians, festivals, corporate & non-profit events, and performance groups.
His music passion roots in receiving a life-saving liver transplant at the age of 11 months old. His debut album, my dying wish, is now on all music streaming and purchasing platforms. He hopes you learn something new and experience songs you love.
musicbyskippy is the entertainment project of Overland Park, Kansas native Luke “Skippy” Harbur. He’s developed skills in beatboxing, singing, beat production, rapping, & keyboard playing in hopes to express his core vision: everyone has an inner artist and should be able to express their full, authentic self.
Since moving to Kansas City, Missouri in 2019, he’s started finding his audience: Quixotic, Missie B’s, and Cafe Cà Phê have become some of his core, consistent collaborators, and in 2021 he started releasing his first batch of public music projects. His first was SKIPPY Sessions Volume 1, a collection of 8 short music compositions combining his beatboxing skills with other artistic disciplines practiced by other Kansas City-based artists. The second music project was “Rant,” his debut single from his debut album, my dying wish, which released on all music streaming and purchasing platforms on February 18th, 2022.
Each opportunity to perform and collaborate with others is rooted in a deeper story. In 1996, at 5 months old, he was diagnosed with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease. 6 months later he received a life-saving liver transplant from an 8-year-old boy named Aaron Drake, who passed away while on a camping trip at The Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. But through this tragedy came hope, giving Luke “Skippy” Harbur a second chance to inspire others. From his music, he hopes you learn something new and experience songs you love.
Organizations & artists featuring musicbyskippy
Rubulad (2023) | New York City, New York
Community School of Music and Arts (2023) | Ithaca, New York
University of Kansas (2023) | Lawrence, Kansas
Music Theater Heritage (2022 & 2023) | Kansas City, Missouri
Boulevardia (2022 & 2023) | Kansas City, Missour
Quixotic (2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022) | Kansas City, Missouri
No Divide KC (2021 & 2022) | Kansas City, Missouri
Blue Valley High School (2022) | Overland Park, Kansas
Brookridge Day School (2022) | Overland Park, Kansas
Velo Garage & Tap House / The Record Machine (2022) | North Kansas City, Missouri
PH Coffee (2022) | Kansas City, Missouri
Fountain Haus (2021 & 2022) | Kansas City, Missouri
Missie B’s (2021 & 2022) | Kansas City, Missouri
The Black Box KC (2021 & 2022) | Kansas City, Missouri
Cafe Cà Phê (2021) | Kansas City, Missouri & North Kansas City, Missouri
Jukeboxx Media, gig for T-Mobile (2021) | Kansas City, Missouri
Fishtank Theatre (2021) | Kansas City, Missouri
Jesse Powers (Beat of Your Drum, 2021) | Kansas City, Missouri
Calvin Arsenia (Little Drummer Boy, 2019) | Kansas City, Missouri
Luke has been doing public speaking for 15 years. Luke received a life-saving liver transplant at the age of 11 months old.
Luke M. Harbur Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.
musicbyskippy plays a Release Show for his new EP, THESE SONGS ARE EMOTIONS June 24 & 25th, at the Musical Theatre Heritage on the 3rd floor of the Crown Center Shops, 2450 Grand Blvd KCMO.
- musicbyskippy – “This Song Is Surprised”
from: These Songs Are Emotions / LSH Productions / April 22, 2023
[In 2022 musicbyskippy released the 12-track debut album, MY DYING WISH on Feb. 18, the single “Get Wild” on June 3, the 12-track instrumental/electronic album WE PRESS PLAY, on June 17, and the 5-track EP, YOU CAN SING on Nov. 20, plus an original play and multiple projects and performances. // musicby-skippy is Luke Harbur’s entertainment project. The Overland Park, Kansas native mixes beatboxing, singing, beat production, rapping, & keyboard playing to entertain all-age audiences. After graduating from Ithaca College in 2018, he moved near home to Kansas City, Missouri, becoming a featured performer for musicians, festivals, corporate & non-profit events, and performance groups. His music passion roots in receiving a life-saving liver transplant at the age of 11 months old. His debut album, my dying wish, was released on all music streaming and purchasing platforms. More info at http://www.musicbyskippy.com]
10:50
- Julia Reynolds & Michael Johnson – “Surrender”
from: LEMON TREE / Julia Reynolds / July 29, 2022
[Kansas City based musician, Julia Reynolds who is a talented songwriter, singer, engineer, model, and much more. Julia performs and writes in many different styles, but she is currently radiating towards rock, alternative, electronic dance music, and folk. Julia Reynolds joins us to talk abut her solo musical releases and her collaborative work with other artists including Lonnie Fisher and The Funeral. Last year Julia Reynolds released the 10-track solo album, QUEEN OF CRAZY, and the 12 track album, LEMON TREE with Michael Johnson. She released both albums together on July 29, 2022. More information at: http://www.juliareynoldsmusic.com
10:52 – Interview with Julia Reynolds
Kansas City based musician, Julia Reynolds who is a talented songwriter, singer, engineer, model, and much more. Julia performs and writes in many different styles, but she is currently radiating towards rock, alternative, electronic dance music, and folk. Julia Reynolds joins us to talk abut her solo musical releases and her collaborative work with other artists including Lonnie Fisher and The Funeral. Last year Julia Reynolds released the 10-track solo album, QUEEN OF CRAZY, and the 12 track album, LEMON TREE with Michael Johnson. She released both albums together on July 29, 2022. More information at: http://www.juliareynoldsmusic.com
Julia Reynolds, Thank you for being with us on WMM.
Julia Reynolds is a Kansas City based musician, singer, songwriter, producer, pianist, model, fashion designer/stylist, and more.
Julia performs, produces and writes in many different styles, including, but not limited to, electro-pop, rock, pop, alt, roots and folk.
Julia plays in the band Lonnie Fisher and The Funeral
Julia is a seamstress as well, creating unique fashion pieces of many styles, which she often models for shoots and at her performances. She also accepts commissions and has made customs for performers and non performers alike.
Her mother Jennifer Reynolds helps her with her costumes.
In her pastime, some favorite activities of Julia’s (other than music and fashion) include:
yoga, being around animals, tarot cards, traveling, video games, reading books, working out, photography, photoshop and sketching.
You can listen hear Julia’s two albums
QUEEN OF CRAZY (Solo – Electropop/Rock)
LEMON TREE (Collaboration with Michael Johnson)- Alternative Folk/Roots
Julia Reynolds, Thank you for being with us on WMM.
Instagram/Facebook: juliareynoldsmusic // Tiktok/Poshmark: @crazyqueenjulia
Website: http://www.juliareynoldsmusic.com
11:08
- Julia Reynolds – “Little Girl”
from: QUEEN OF CRAZY / Julia Reynolds / July 29, 2022
[Kansas City based musician, Julia Reynolds who is a talented songwriter, singer, engineer, model, and much more. Julia performs and writes in many different styles, but she is currently radiating towards rock, alternative, electronic dance music, and folk. Julia Reynolds joins us to talk abut her solo musical releases and her collaborative work with other artists including Lonnie Fisher and The Funeral. Last year Julia Reynolds released the 10-track solo album, QUEEN OF CRAZY, and the 12 track album, LEMON TREE with Michael Johnson. She released both albums together on July 29, 2022. More info at: http://www.juliareynoldsmusic.com ]
- Modern Day Fitzgerald – “City Burning”
from: “City Burning” – Single / Modern Day Fitzgerald / May 26, 2023
[Modern Day Fitzgerald is a high energy pop rock group that just got done recording our new album called ‘Meet Me On Armour Road’ coming out this summer. In preparation for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the band released their new single ‘City Burning’. More information at: http://www.Moderndayfitzgerald.net]
11:13 – More Interview with Mica-Elgin Vi
Mica-Elgin Vi is a founding member of the band, Modern Day Fitzgerald. Between 2016 and 2023 the band has released two 5-track EPs, and 5 singles. Modern Day Fitzgerald is a high energy pop rock group that just recently finished recording their new album, MEET ME ON ARMOUR ROAD, coming out this summer. As part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mica-Elgin Vi joins us to talk about the band’s new single, “City Burning” Just released on May 26, 2023. Mica-Elgin Vi is a proud first generation Filipino American, and is glad to be one of the fully led AAPI rock bands here in Kansas City. More information at: http://www.Moderndayfitzgerald.net
Mica-Elgin Vi Thank you for being with us on WMM.
Mica-Elgin Vi has a lot of different interests in his life; music, film, photography and fashion. He wanted to make something that can incorporate all of those in one.
He created Modern Day Fitzgerald. According to Mica-Elgin Vi, Modern Day Fitzgerald is more than a band, but a lifestyle representing his own personal renaissance.
Combining genres from pop songs from the 60’s with a sophisticated modern approach to british rock with true lyrical content from Vi, you cannot deny the catchiness and realism of their songs.
On the other side of the spectrum, he deliberately uses music videos to help paint a picture of his songs. He also uses other online content to document his journey of being a musician; vlogs, podcasts, interviews with different creators and more. The main goal is not only share his own story but also build value onto others to create positivity in todays’ culture.
Modern Day Fitzgerald has opened up for: The Romantics, Castlecomer, The Ghost Wolves, Leopold & His Fiction
Modern Day Fitzgerald has performed at The Midcoast Takeover Showcase during South By Southwest, The Sunset Music Fest, Swift Mile Fest & more
“Having a knack for poetic focused fun rock numbers, Modern Day Fitzgerald didn’t fall short…” – Playlist Play
Mica-Elgin Vi and represents a Kansas City based band called Modern Day Fitzgerald, a high energy pop rock group that just got done recording their new album called ‘Meet Me On Armour Road’ coming out this summer. As part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Modern Day Fitzgerald released their new single ‘City Burning’ on Friday May 26th. Mica-Elgin Vi is a proud first generation Filipino American, and is glad to be one of the fully led AAPI rock bands here in Kansas City.
Modern Day Fitzgerald – Discography
Modern Day Fitzgerald – “City Burning” (Single) – May 26, 2023
Modern Day Fitzgerald – LIVE AT RINO – (5-track Live EP) – November 20, 2020
Modern Day Fitzgerald – THE NOSTALGIC GENERATION (5-track EP) – Nov. 8, 2019
Modern Day Fitzgerald – “Cherry Blossoms” (Single) – July 19, 2019
Modern Day Fitzgerald – “Where Did You Go” (Single) – February 23, 2018
Modern Day Fitzgerald – “Forsaken Echo” (Singer) – May 12, 2017
Modern Day Fitzgerald – “Gorgeous Killing” (Single) – February 26, 2016
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the U.S. during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
The first Asians documented in the Americas arrived in 1587, when Filipinos landed in California; from 1898 to 1946, the Philippines was an American possession. The next group of Asians documented in what would be the United States were Indians in Jamestown, documented as early as 1635. In 1778, the first Chinese to reach what would be the United States, arrived in Hawaii. In 1788, the first Native Hawaiian arrived on the continental United States, in Oregon; in 1900, Hawaii was annexed by the United States. The next group of Asians documented in what would be the United States were Japanese, who arrived in Hawaii in 1806. In 1884, the first Koreans arrived in the United States. In 1898, Guam was ceded to the United States; beginning in the 1900s, Chamorros began to migrate to California and Hawaii. In 1904, what is now American Samoa was ceded to the United States; beginning in the 1920s, Samoans began to migrate to Hawaii and the continental United States, with the first Samoans documented in Hawaii in 1920. In 1912, the first Vietnamese was documented in the United States.
A former congressional staffer in the 1970s, Jeanie Jew, first approached Representative Frank Horton with the idea of designating a month to recognize Asian Pacific Americans, following the bicentennial celebrations. In June 1977, Representatives Horton, and Norman Y. Mineta, introduced a United States House of Representatives resolution to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. A similar bill was introduced in the Senate a month later by Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga. // The proposed resolutions sought that May be designated for two reasons. For on May 7, 1843, the first Japanese immigrant, Nakahama Manjirō, arrived in the US. More than two decades later, on May 10, 1869, the golden spike was driven into the first transcontinental railroad, which was completed using Chinese labor.
President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution for the celebration on October 5, 1978. // On May 1, 2009, President Barack Obama signed Proclamation 8369, recognizing the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
“A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim annually a week during the first 10 days in May as Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week.” was text in House Joint Resolution 540; this resolution as well as Senate Joint Resolution 72 did not pass. Ultimate-ly, though, Rep. Horton’s House Joint Resolution 1007 was passed by both the House and the Senate, and was signed by President Jimmy Carter on Oct. 5, 1978, to become Public Law 95-419. In 1990, George H. W. Bush signed a bill passed by Congress to extend Asian-American Heritage Week to a month; May was designated as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month two years later. // During APA Heritage Month, communities celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans with community festivals, government-sponsored activities and educational activities for students.]
Mica-Elgin Vi Thank you for being with us on WMM.
As part of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Modern Day Fitzgerald released their new single ‘City Burning’ on Friday May 19th.
More information at: http://www.Moderndayfitzgerald.net
11:28
- Modern Day Fitzgerald – “Where Did You Go (Live at The Rino)”
from: Live At The Rino / Modern Day Fitzgerald / November 20, 2020
[Modern Day Fitzgerald is a high energy pop rock group that just got done recording our new album called ‘Meet Me On Armour Road’ coming out this summer. Between 2016 and 2023 the band has released two 5-track EPs, and 5 singles. More information at: http://www.Moderndayfitzgerald.net]
10:30 – Underwriting
- Andrew Connor – “Green Divide”
from: In Colorado / Pretend Outlaw Music / April 21, 2021
[Darien Williams on drums, Justin Fernando on bass guitar, Joseph Murphy on synth, Ryan Connor on guitar & lap steel, Andrew Connor on guitar, keys, & bass guitar. // Engineered by Doug Malone at Jamdek, Chicago // additional tracking by Andrew Connor. // Mixed by Mike Nolte and Andrew Connor in Portland, OR // Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering // Songs by Andrew Connor, Pretend Outlaw Music ASCAP Except “Misery” by Ryan Connor and Andrew Connor. // VINYL PRE ORDERS AVAILABLE SUMMER 2023 // “Daytime” (Official Video): youtu.be/PNQNowsCpPQ // “Moment Passed” (Official Visualizer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR28LYcRFlo // Andrew Connor is a veteran of the Lawrence KS – KC Music Community. Ghosty has released some of our most favorite music of the past 19 years of this radio show
10:35 – Interview with Andrew Connor, Ryan Connor, and Bill Belzer
The Lawrence/KC band GHOSTY is one of our most played and favorite area bands of all time Between 2002 and 2020 GHOSTY has released six EPs, three full length albums, and multiple singles. Andrew Connor just recently released his new album, IN COLORADO on April 21, 2023. GHOSTY plays The Ship, 1221 Union Ave. KCMO WEST BOTTOMS, on Friday, June 2 at 8:00 PM with Daniel Gum, and 95 Sweetbird. And GHOSTY plays the Eight Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, June 3, with Miss Boating, and Empty Moon. More info at: http://www.ghostysounds.com
Andrew Connor, thanks for being with us on WMM
Andrew Connor just recently released his new album, IN COLORADO on April 21, 2023.
GHOSTY plays The Ship, 1221 Union Ave. KCMO WEST BOTTOMS, on Friday, June 2 at 8:00 PM with Daniel Gum, and 95 Sweetbird.
And GHOSTY plays the Eight Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, Kansas on Saturday, June 3, with Miss Boating.
More info at: http://www.ghostysounds.com
Ghosty Discography
Ghosty released the 3-song EP, PRODIGAL SUN on February 28, 2020 with Bill Belzer on drums, percussion / Ross Brown on guitar, keys / Andrew Connor on guitar, keyboards, vocals / Mike Nolte on bass
Ghosty released the self titled album, GHOSTY on April 17, 2014. It was there 3rd full length release with Andrew Connor, Mike Nolte and Bill Belzer who recorded their new album themselves over the last couple of years with help from David Wetzel, Josh Adams, Jake Blanton, Konnor Ervin, Ryan Connor, Kirsten Paludan, and Dan Talmadge. The new release was pressed on vinyl and available on LP and digital download.]
Ghosty released the single, “Love U 2” on July 15, 2013, recorded June 2013 at Westend, Kansas City, KS. A documentary about the recording of this song by surrounding media vimeo.com/70317712 // with: Mike Nolte on bass, engineering, mastering // Andrew Connor on guitar, keys, vocals / Bill Belzer – drums, & percussion
Ghosty released the 5-track EP, TEAM UP AGAIN on April 13, 2010 with Andrew Connor, Mike Nolte, David Wetzel, Josh Adams, Jake Blanton, Suzannah Johannes, Konnor Ervin, Ryan Johnson // Team Up Again,” “Ocean of Heat (Setting FIres),” and “Quell The Hunger” by Andrew Connor, arranged by Ghosty, Pretend Outlaw Music, ASCAP, 2010. “Virginia Song” by Rev. Howard Finster, arranged by Ghosty. “On A Saturday” by Jake Blanton, arranged by Ghosty. // “Team Up Again,” “Setting Fires,” “Virginia Song,” and “On A Saturday” recorded and mixed at Run Riot / More Famouser Studios, Shawnee, KS, September 2009 through March 2010. Engineered and mixed by Mike Nolte and Ghosty. // “Quell The Hunger” recorded at Mixtape Soundlab, Lawrence, KS, January 2009 additional tracking and mixing and Run Riot / More Famouser studios, Shawnee, KS, and February 2010. Engineered and mixed by Mike Nolte and Ghosty.
Ghosty released the 3-track EP, FOOLISH PRIDE on November 17, 2009 with All songs by Andrew Connor, arranged by Ghosty, Pretend Outlaw Music, ASCAP, 2009 // “Foolish Pride” and “Rose-Colored Glasses” basic tracks recorded at Jack’s House, Merriam, Kansas, Fall 2007. Engineered by Mike Nolte and Ghosty. Additional tracking and mixing at More Famouser Studios, Kansas City, MO, and Run Riot Studios, Shawnee, KS, Fall 2009. // “Hey Bill” basic tracks recorded at Mixtape Soundlab, Lawrence, KS, January 2009. Engineered by Mike Nolte and David Wetzel. Additional tracking and mixing at More Famouser Studios, Kansas City, MO by Mike Nolte and Ghosty, Spring 2009.
Ghosty released the 3-track EP, A MYSTIC’S ROBE on September 15, 2009 with Andrew Connor, David Wetzel, Mike Nolte, Jake Blanton, Josh Adams, Carmen Winters // All Songs by Andrew Connor, arranged by Ghosty, Pretend Outlaw Music, ASCAP, 2009 // “My Girl Is Strong” and “Sunday Morning” basic tracks recorded at Mixtape Soundlab, Lawrence, KS, January 2009. Engineered by Mike Nolte and David Wetzel. Additional tracking & mixing at More Famouser Studios, KCMO by Mike Nolte & Ghosty Spring 2009. // “Secret Language” basic tracks recorded at Jack’s House, Merriam, KS, Fall 2007 Engineered by Mike Nolte & Ghosty. Additional tracking & mixing at More Famouser Studios, by Mike Nolte & Ghosty Spring 2009.
Ghosty released the 11-song album, ANSWERS on January 15, 2008 with tracks recorded by Paul Malinowski at Westend and Run Riot Studios, Kansas City, KS, 2006-07. racks 4, 6, 7, and 9 were recorded and mixed by Trent Bell at Bell Labs, Norman, OK, 2006. // Track 8 was recorded by Tim Brandsted at UMKC and Paul Malinowski at Westend. Mixed by Paul Malinowski at Westend, 2007. // Tracks 2 and 10 were recorded by Chris Behmer at the Ferrell home, Overland Park, KS, 2005, and with Trent Bell at Bell Labs. Mixed by Trent Bell at Bell Labs, 2006. // Mastered by Roger Seibel at SAE Masterin // All songs by Andrew Connor, arranged by Ghosty // Pretend Outlaw Music, ASCAP. // Released on Oxblood Records.
Ghosty released the 5-track EP, ME, ME, ME on January 15, 2006 w/ Andrew Connor on guitar & vocals / Jeff Ferrell on guitar & vocals // David Wetzel on keyboards &* vocals // Mike Nolte – bass & vocals // Josh Adams on drums & vocals // Recorded & mixed Fall 2005 by Jeff Ferrell and Ghosty at New York St. house, Lawrence, KS. Artwork by Paul Browning. Songs by Andrew Connor, Pretend Outlaw Music
Ghosty released the 19-ytrack album, GROW UP OR SLEEP IN (Deluxe Edition) on August 30, 2005 with Josh Adams, Andrew Connor, Jeff Ferrell, Mike Nolte, David Wetzel// and Alums: Jacob Baum, Richard Gintowt, Mark Hurst, Andrew Sallee, James Duft // Big Surrender, Henry Greene, and Hey! Somebody were recorded by Mike Mogis at Presto! in Lincoln, NE in the summer of 2002 // Jacqueline, Rooms in the Dark, (In a Big World)Little Dreams Count, High on Life, Clouds Solve It, Go to Add/Drop City, and World Travelers were recorded by Trent Bell and Andy Nunez at Bell Labs in Norman, OK in the fall 2003 // Mastered by Doug Van Sloun at Studio B // Design by Patrick Giroux at Blue Collar Press // All songs by Andrew Connor, Copyright 2005 // Pretend Outlaw Music(ASCAP) // Wayne Coyne appears courtesy of Warner Brothers Records // BONUS TRACKS: Primadonna, John Hunter, and Sad Sack recorded Summer 2006? at the Ferrell Home in Overland Park, KS by Chris Behmer and Ghosty // Dust Box Nites and Rok Town Air recorded and mixed with Tom Wagner at Underground Sound in Lawrence Kansas, Winter 2005? James Duft plays bass // Going Home Recorded in the Spring of 2002 at 1225 and 1137 Tennessee in Lawrence, KS by Ghosty, Mixed with Jeff Ferrell.
Ghosty released the 6-track EP, THE FIVE SHORT MINUTES on February 2, 2002 with Andrew Connor: Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards / Jacob Baum: Bass, Organ, Percussion, Guitar / Richard Gintowt: Drums, Percussion / Jeff Jackson: Pedal Steel Guitar on Track 5 // Recorded Fall 2001 at the haunted house by Jacob Baum / Produced by Ghosty / Mastered by Boyd Bristow
11:43
- Andrew Connor – “Real Boy Now”
from: In Colorado / Pretend Outlaw Music / April 21, 2021
[Darien Williams on drums, Justin Fernando on bass guitar, Joseph Murphy on synth, Ryan Connor on guitar & lap steel, Andrew Connor on guitar, keys, & bass guitar. // Engineered by Doug Malone at Jamdek, Chicago // additional tracking by Andrew Connor. // Mixed by Mike Nolte and Andrew Connor in Portland, OR // Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering // Songs by Andrew Connor, Pretend Outlaw Music ASCAP Except “Misery” by Ryan Connor and Andrew Connor.]
[Andrew Connor plays The Ship, 1221 Union Ave. KCMO WEST BOTTOMS, on Friday, June 2 at 8:00 PM with Daniel Gum, and 95 Sweetbird.]
[Andrew Connor plays the Eight Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence Kansas on Saturday, June 3, with Miss Boating.]
11:45 – Interview with Andrew Connor, Ryan Connor, and Bill Belzer
The Lawrence/KC band GHOSTY is one of our most played and favorite area bands of all time Between 2002 and 2020 GHOSTY has released six EPs, three full length albums, and multiple singles. Andrew Connor just recently released his new album, IN COLORADO on April 21, 2023.
Bill Belzer is part of the band Miss Boating. He has also been a member of Ghosty, The New Amsterdams, Grumpy, Mongol Beach Party and many others.
Andrew Connor, Ryan Connor and Bill Belzer thanks for being with us on WMM
Andrew Connor just recently released his new album, IN COLORADO on April 21, 2023. More info at: http://www.ghostysounds.com
11:54
14. Andrew Connor – “Moment Passed”
from: In Colorado / Pretend Outlaw Music / April 21, 2021
[Darien Williams on drums, Justin Fernando on bass guitar, Joseph Murphy on synth, Ryan Connor on guitar & lap steel, Andrew Connor on guitar, keys, & bass guitar. // Engineered by Doug Malone at Jamdek, Chicago // additional tracking by Andrew Connor. // Mixed by Mike Nolte and Andrew Connor in Portland, OR // Mastered by Mike Nolte at Eureka Mastering // Songs by Andrew Connor, Pretend Outlaw Music ASCAP Except “Misery” by Ryan Connor and Andrew Connor./
[Andrew Connor plays The Ship, 1221 Union Ave. KCMO WEST BOTTOMS, on Friday, June 2 at 8:00 PM with Daniel Gum, and 95 Sweetbird.]
[Andrew Connor plays the Eight Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence Kansas on Saturday, June 3, with Miss Boating]
- Noel Coward – “The Party’s Over Now”
from: Noel Coward in New York / drg / 2003 [orig. 1957]
Next week on WMM on June 7 we welcome Marion Merritt and Betse Ellis who join us for our Spring Fund Drive Show. We welcome special guests: Mike McCoy and Mark Reynolds who join us to discuss a benefit for Mark Reynold’s partner Josh Ybarra. Also next week we welcome back to the show IVORY BLUE. Also Next week we present a tribute to Lou Jane Temple who we lost on May 29, 2023. show was 79 years old.
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