WMM Playlist from April 15, 2020

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Mark Manning

Jesse Kates Sketch by Jamie Pratt
The Sexy Accident Photo by Forester Michael

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

New & MidCoastal Releases + Miki P
+ Jesse Kates of The Sexy Accident +
Jenna Rae of Lost Cowgirl Records

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

2. David Burchfield – “O Big City”
from: State To State / David Burchfield / June 5, 2020
[“O Big City” was released March 24, 2020. It is the first of 5 singles to be released from, State To State, followed by “Ain’t Gonna Be Easy” that was released on April 7. David Burchfield on acoustic guitars & vocals; Evan Coulumbe on guitars; Danica Cunningham on fiddle & vocals; Joshua James on keyboards, vocals, guitars, percussion & howls; Neil McCormick on bass; Michael John Mckee on drums; Austie Robison on trumpet; and Devon Teran on guitars & lap steel. Produced and engineered by all around nice guy Joshua James inside Willamette Mtn Studio and Farm in American Fork, Utah, USA with assistant engineering by Josh Snider. Mastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering in LA “I learned a lot from that time,” Burchfield says of his unplugged nights in the Rocky Mountain backcountry. “I developed a deep love of traditional country and folk music, and it also taught me about connecting with an audience in the simplest, most direct way—no lights, no PA, and with just a few feet between us. That’s still my favorite way to perform. It’s all about connection.” State to State, his newest release, finds Burchfield traveling across the American heartland in search of stability and inspiration. Brimming with coastlines, highways, rolling plains, old hometowns and new destinations, the record evokes a vivid picture of a songwriter’s wandering. Along the way, State to State also shines a light on the people, places and near-death experiences that have shaped Burchfield’s music and outlook on life. That brush with death is recounted on the pensive one-two hush of “Midnight on the Water” and “You’re OK, It’s Alright.” The former is a quick, solemn hit of traditional fiddle tune, while the latter is a poignant Burchfield original, inspired by a hair-raising crash, and the stark perspective that came in its wake—perspective that ultimately led him to rededicate his life to music. “I’d made two previous albums right out of college, and then more or less quit to move to Colorado and become an elementary-school teacher,” he says. “I was in my second year teaching when a truck hit me while driving my scooter home one night.” Rushed to the hospital, Burchfield awoke to find he’d escaped with only a broken nose and a concussion. Above all, he was left with a potent reminder of life’s brevity and a fresh sense of urgency. Once again, he picked up the guitar, and out poured “You’re OK, It’s Alright,” the first of the songs that now comprise State to State. His passion for making music was rekindled. Recorded in American Fork, Utah, with Burchfield’s road band and producer Joshua James, State to State is filled with layers of guitar, upright piano, shuffling percussion, stately fiddle and the detail-rich lyrics of a troubadour who’s seen his share of these United States. On the softly spun “Dishes in the Sink,” Burchfield struggles to settle into an unfamiliar home, pedal steel swooning in the background, while the slow-motion swagger of “Ain’t Gonna Be Easy” finds him reflecting on relationships with his hometown friends over some understated brass and the steady chug of an electric guitar. As this 11-track journey plays out, Burchfield meanders from tender acoustic moments to lushly amplified highlights like the soulful stomp of “Feelin’ Pretty Alright,” a track that would be right at home on The Band’s proto-Americana gem Music From Big Pink. State to State reads like an Americana travelogue stocked with songs borne of a restless spirit and adventurous heart. David Burchfield has never sounded more at home.]

[David Burchfield presents Jammy Jams Streaming Live on Facebook every Monday Night at 7:00 PM (CST) Live from David’s house in Denver. Drop a request and we’ll try our darndest to get to it that week, or if not, the next. Tips not necessary but very much appreciated as we try to survive these tour-less times. Venmo: @dburchfield ; Paypal: david.burchfield@gmail.com]

3. Lava Dreams – “The Heat”
from: Good Energy + Focus / Lava Dreams / April 11, 2020
[Written by Lava Dreams and produced by Duncan Burnett. Solo artist Lava Dreams aka Julia Hamilton writes songs influenced by pop, soul, RnB, jazz, trap, house, funk, reggae, rock, and world music. Hailing from Kansas City, MO, her guitar-based music is both dreamy & electric. Lava Dreams began writing lyrics and melodies as a young child. Growing up, she learned to play her first guitar chords from her father – who played around the house and in local bars. After playing guitar and singing in several Kansas City bands as a teenager, she set out to become a solo artist in 2018. Julia Hamilton is also a film maker who received her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Film from Avila Unversity. You can listen to Lava Dreams on Spotify, iTunes, Tidal, Deezer, Google Play, YouTube Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, or at LavaDreamsMusic.com ]

[Julia Hamilton aka Lava Dreams will be our guest on WMM on March 22, at 11:30]

4. Lyra Pramuk – “Tendril”
from: Fountain / Bedroom Community / March 20, 2020
[Lyra Pramuk’s debut explores a post-human, non-binary understanding of life. Lyra fuses classical training, pop sensibilities, performance practices and contemporary club culture in what may best be described as futurist folk music. The American opera-trained vocalist and electronic musician releases her album via Iceland’s Bedroom Community label. Created entirely from her own voice, although often shaped and structured by electronics, Fountain is an emotional, sensual, and devotional journey. The title is derived from her family name, Pramuk, which translates from Czech as ‘well spring’ or ‘fountain.’ Often wordless, these songs evoke a new wholeness sustained by the ritual force of drowning, immersion, cleansing, and bathing – also referred to in the album artwork by acclaimed visual artist Donna Huanca. Fountain plays with the perception of music, rhythms, speech, body, and the relation between technology and humanity, exploring a post-human, non-binary understanding of life and the fragile ecosystems it depends on. The work documents a healing that is still in process, and a full circle-moment that reunited Lyra with her sound engineer twin brother, Ben, for the final mix, which they completed in tandem. As a vocal activist and member of the queer community, Lyra moved to Berlin in 2013, following her degree at the Eastman School of Music in New York. Since then, she has also been awarded residencies at Elektronmusikstudion EMS Stockholm, Open Port Club Residency in Tokyo and Sapporo, and Future Music Lab of the Atlantic Music Festival in Maine. Her interests also encompass writing, poetry, and fashion, where she is sometimes called upon as a model. As a performance artist, she has collaborated extensively with Donna Huanca and at events such as Glasgow International and the Rochester Fringe Festival. Music composed and produced by Lyra Pramuk. Vocals recorded by Lyra Pramuk and Ben Pramuk in Berlin and at EMS Elektronmusikstudion in Stockholm. Mixed by Ben Pramuk in Berlin. Mastered by Valgeir Sigurðsson and Francesco Fabris at Greenhouse Studios.]

6. Half Waif – “Clouds Rest”
from: The Caretaker / Anti / March 27, 2020
[2nd album from Half Waif aka Nandi Rose. Written and arranged by Nandi Rose. Produced by Nandi Rose and David Tolomei. Mixed by David Tolomei. Mastered by Heba Kadry. Nandi Rose on vocals, keyboards, & electronic percussion; Elena Moon Park on violin; Kyla Rose Smith on violin; Izaak Mills on flute and bass clarinet; Jay Wires on vintage synth programming; Spencer Zahn on electric and upright bass; Oli Hayhurst on bowed bass on “Generation”; Adan Carlo on guitar; Zack Levine on live drum samples and additional electronic percussion; Mauro Refosco on auxiliary percussion.]

7. Yazmin Lacey – “Morning Matters”
from: Morning Matters – EP / Own Your Own Records / March 27, 2020
[Written by Yazmin Lacey / C.Dodds / M.Mbemba / S.Tandy / I.Ogunjobi. Produced by Craigie Dodds. Engineered by Hugh Fothergill Mixed by Eric Lau. Yazmin Lacey on vocals, Sarah Tandy on keyboards, Marla Mbemba on bass, Femi Koleoso on drums, Ife Ogunjobi on trumpet. Yazmin Lacey didn’t set out to be a singer. Born and raised in Manor Park, East London, she relocated to Nottingham whilst working for a children’s charity and initially only considered making music as a way of having fun with friends. However, a chance encounter lead to her earning a place on Future Bubblers – Gilles Peterson’s development programme devoted to discovering and nurturing fresh UK talent – and enthused by the experience, Lacey recorded some songs in her living room, then in 2017 self-released her debut EP, Black Moon. The more polished When The Sun Dips 90 Degrees EP followed in 2018 and includes standout single Something My Heart Trusts, which has clocked up over 4.3 million plays on Spotify. “As soon as I made that first EP I knew there would be three of them, and this is the third”, says Lacey of Morning Matters. “Black Moon was trauma, When The Sun Dips 90 Degrees was healing, and Morning Matters is moving forward.” Morning Matters is Lacey’s most accomplished offering yet and showcases her growing abilities and confidence. The singer pairs candid songwriting with a laidback, graceful delivery and – as the title suggests – Morning Matters is inspired by new dawns and fresh starts. “The EP is dedicated to anyone that’s ever struggled with getting up and out in the morning, for everyone doing work on themselves and trying to live better”, explains Lacey. Contributors include Femi Koleoso and Ife Ogunjobi of Ezra Collective on drums and trumpet respectively (Own Your Own, Morning Matters), celebrated pianist Sarah Tandy on keys (Morning Matters), and jazz protege Moses Boyd on drums and production (Lately, Morning Sunrise).]

8. They Call Me Sauce – “Make You Sing [feat. Love, Mae C]”
from: Make You Sing – Single / NuBlvckCity / March 27, 2020
[Featuring Love, Mae C. Produced by D. Professor. Recorded at I Got The Sauce Studios & Woodgrain Productions. Mixed & mastered by Tony at Woodgrain ProductionsRoyce “Sauce” Handy is a rapper, a songwriter, a beat maker, a designer, a teacher, an MC, a business owner, a social media manager, a husband, a father., a community organizer. He has worked with the AdHoc Group Against Crime, Teens in Transition, Storytellers Inc., Arts Tech, Mid-America Regional Council, UMKC, Representative Brandon Ellington, Mayor Sly James. He is co-owner of The Rap Asylum, We are RAP, and owner of Melanin Connoisseur. Sauce has collaborated with visual artists, and the hip hop community. In 2017 Sauce released his EP, Summer Sauce which was part of WMM’s 117 Best Recordings of 2017. In 2018 Sauce released his album Soul Food 4. In 2019 his collective NuBvckCitywith Kartez Marcel, Mae C, and VP3 released the single “All Night” / “Alive”.]

[They Call Me Sauce will be our guest on WMM on April 29 ay 10:30 AM]

10:29 – Underwriting

9. The Sexy Accident – “The Oh”
from: Rabarbaro / The Sexy Accident / April 14, 2020
[Third single, released February 13, 2020 from The Sexy Accident’s 7th full length, Rabarbaro, to be released during the band’s 15th year. Produced, engineered & mixed in Kansas City and Seattle, by longtime collaborator and pacific-northwest legend Steve Fisk (Car Seat Headrest, Low, Unwound, Nirvana, Pigeonhead), Rabarbaro includes 11 of songwriter Jesse Kates’ most dark, dynamic and sensual songs. Rabarbaro was performed by Jesse Kates on guitars, vocals, keyboards & percussion; Ramone Hall on drums; Jamie Pratt on vocals; Ryan Leip on guitars & keyboards; and Eric Knight on bass; with Steve Fisk on keyboards, and guest violinist Laurel Parks. More info at http://www.sexyaccident.com]

Jesse Kates Sketch by Jamie Pratt

10:35 – Interview with Jesse Kates

The Sexy Accident‘s 7th full length, Rabarbaro, to be released April 14, 2020 during the band’s 15th year. Produced, engineered & mixed in Kansas City and Seattle, by longtime collaborator and pacific-northwest legend Steve Fisk (Car Seat Headrest, Low, Unwound, Nirvana, Pigeonhead), Rabarbaro includes 11 of songwriter Jesse Kates’ most dark, dynamic and sensual songs. Rabarbaro was performed by Jesse Kates on guitars, vocals, keyboards & percussion; Ramone Hall on drums; Jamie Pratt on vocals; Ryan Leip on guitars & keyboards; and Eric Knight on bass; with Steve Fisk on keyboards, and guest violinist Laurel Parks. More info at http://www.sexyaccident.com

Jesse Kates, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The Sexy Accident is a pop band from Kansas City. The Sexy Accident have released over 80 songs on seven albums and four EPs. The Sexy Accident doesn’t do normal, their 2014 album Lavendar 3 was released as a 9” x 9” square, 48-page, cloth-covered, foil-stamped hardback book. The band’s 2016 recording Champagne Babycakes, their 6th full length record, was released as a “card game.” The band’s last release, Chamcakes Babypagne was a selection of songs from The Sexy Accident’s , Champagne Babycakes, re-imagined and reconstructed by Steve Fisk, namelessnumberheadman, Akkilles and guest musicians.

“The Oh,” was the third single from Rabarbaro released February 13, 2020.

“The Land of Want” was the second single released November 2, 2019

“Unto a Sparkling Shore” was the first single released September 21, 2019

The Sexy Accident is celebrating on 15 years as a band.

The Sexy Accident Photo by Forester Michael

The current line up of The Sexy Accident includes:
Jesse Kates on guitars, vocals, keyboards & percussion;
Ramone Hall on drums;
Jamie Pratt on vocals;
Ryan Leip on guitars & keyboards;
Eric Knight on bass;

Rabarbaro also included Steve Fisk on keyboards, and guest violinist Laurel Parks.

On September 23, 2017 The Sexy Accident released, Live at Holy Cow EP – Performed by The Sexy Accident on September 23, 2016, with Jesse Kates on vocals & guitar, Ramone Hall on drums, Jamie Lin on vocals, Pete Marten on bass, and Ryan Leip on keyboards. Recorded by Josh Williams. Songs selected from Champagne Babycakes, Lavender 3 and Ninja Ninja Fight Darth Vader. Cover art curated by Carly Lewandowski of How Very Vintage from objects found at Holy Cow.

Jesse Kates of The Sexy Accident on the April 15, 2020 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley on KKFI 90.1 FM

The Sexy Accident’s 7th full length, Rabarbaro, to be released April 14, 2020 during the band’s 15th year. Produced, engineered & mixed in Kansas City and Seattle, by longtime collaborator and pacific-northwest legend Steve Fisk.

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

10:48

9. The Sexy Accident – “The Land of Want”
from: Rabarbaro / The Sexy Accident / April 14, 2020
[2nd single from The Sexy Accident’s 7th full length, Rabarbaro, to be released during the band’s 15th year. Produced, engineered & mixed in Kansas City and Seattle, by longtime collaborator and pacific-northwest legend Steve Fisk (Car Seat Headrest, Low, Unwound, Nirvana, Pigeonhead), Rabarbaro includes 11 of songwriter Jesse Kates’ most dark, dynamic and sensual songs. Rabarbaro was performed by Jesse Kates on guitars, vocals, keyboards & percussion; Ramone Hall on drums; Jamie Pratt on vocals; Ryan Leip on guitars & keyboards; and Eric Knight on bass; More info at http://www.sexyaccident.com

Belle & The Vertigo Waves

10. Belle & The Vertigo Waves – “Pulse”
from: “Pulse” – Single / Drop Out Records / April 17, 2020
[New single from Belle & The Vertigo Waves, the sonic brainchild of Belle Loux.. She resides in Kansas City, MO, and is slowly attempting world domination. Members include Belle Loux on lead vocals, John Loux on guitar. Belle & The Vertigo Waves are releasing a new single on April 17, with a new music video at the band’s instagram page @thevertigowaves. Belle & The Vertigo Waves joined us on WMM on February 5, 2020 and in 2019 in the summer. More info at: http://www.thevertigowaves.com The band’s debut full length album “Aligned” was released on October 6, 2017. About the album, Belle told Michelle Bacon at The Bridge that, “Many of the tunes had been written around five years prior, when I was just 15 or 16.” Belle had only played them as a solo artist with occasional accompaniment from her dad, guitarist John Loux, and keyboardist Charlie Hibberd. In 2017, she hired the two musicians and a couple other friends to track “Aligned,” dubbing the project Belle and the Vertigo Waves, in the hopes that she’d eventually assemble a live band. “Recording was a surreal and emotional experience. Playing the songs with a band was like seeing them come to life,” she said. “I knew there was no way I could be a solo artist anymore, because I fell in love with the full band sound so much.” The music of Belle & The Vertigo Waves have been described as having an “1980s pop-laden sound.” which drew local attention in 2018. Belle has said that in the past 4 years the band has grown to have more of a darker, glam rock sound, grittier and grungier. Their sound is influenced by three generations of musicians in the band, Belle’s growth as a songwriter and singer, and through the band’s work with engineer and producer Paul Malinowski. Belle & The Vertigo Waves are currently recording new music at Massive Sound Studios. Belle & The Vertigo Waves release a new EP, and new video later this year. ]

11. 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 a Virtual EP Release Show, Saturday, April 18 at 4:00 PM (CST) Live Streaming on Facebook and Instagram.]

11:00 – Station ID

12. Miki P and The Swallowtails – “Not Mine”
from: “Not Mine” – Single / Miki P / November 21, 2019
[Meeting in the vast network of Kansas City’s rich music scene, in October of 2018 Miki P and the Swallowtails was created, and by the fall of 2019 they released their first EP Swallowtail independently. With half of the band’s members having Classical music degrees, and the other half with Jazz degrees, Miki P is a self-taught musician/multi-instrumentalist & songwriter driving the Swallowtails into a creative collaboration like any other. The group includes Miki P on guitar & vocals, Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, Robert Castillo on bass, and Cade Pool on drums. Each member is an integral part of the Kansas City music scene, writing, arranging, performing, and collaborating original music for their own groups and several other projects in the metro. “Introspective pop music with lyric-driven folk influences, mixed with collaborative energy & an odd pairing of instruments, Miki P locked in with the Swallowtails create a moment with music written and arranged from the heart.” Miki P started playing guitar in middle school. She taught herself to play the drums, while listening to Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr. As a teen she played drums for various groups including tAmerican Slim. She wrote songs for their full-length album Irreplaceable released in 2017, followed by a single “Queen of Hearts” released April 11, 2018. She also plays ukulele & piano, teaching herself how to play both the instruments, using them frequently in all projects she is involved in. She was a featured vocalist with The Band That Fell to Earth Bowie Tribute. She’s played Boulevardia, Middle of the Map Fest, Royal’s Kaufman Stadium, recordBar, Uptown Theater, Arrowhead Stadium, Nelson Atkins Museum, the Crossroads Music Festival and the SXSW Music Fest.]

Mikala Petillo

11:03 – Interview with Miki P

Mikala Petillo, who was born in Kansas City, KS, and performed ‘She Loves You’ at her 7th grade talent show. In 9th grade she joined a teen-band called American Slim as drummer & vocalist, and released a full-length album, Irreplaceable, in 2017, played Middle of the Map Fest, Crossroads Music Fest, Kauffman Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, and The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art before officially ending in 2018. That year, at 21, Miki P began work on her debut solo-record, Dome of Swallows, released August 2, 2018. She then formed Miki P and the Swallowtails who released their first EP, Swallowtail in 2019, with Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, Cade Pool on drums, Robert Castillo on bass, and Miki P on guitar & lead Vocals. In June they’ll release a follow up. More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.com

Miki P , thanks or being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

In October of 2018 Miki P and the Swallowtails was created, and by the fall of 2019 they released their first EP Swallowtail independently.

With half of the band’s members having Classical music degrees, and the other half with Jazz degrees, Miki P is a self-taught musician/multi-instrumentalist & songwriter driving the Swallowtails into a creative collaboration like any other.

Miki P & The Swallowtails

The group includes
Miki P on guitar & vocals,
Rachel Lovelace on bassoon,
Adee Dancy on cello & vocals,
Robert Castillo on bass,
Cade Pool on drums.

Each member is an integral part of the Kansas City music scene, writing, arranging, performing, and collaborating original music for their own groups and several other projects in the metro. “Introspective pop music with lyric-driven folk influences, mixed with collaborative energy & an odd pairing of instruments, Miki P locked in with the Swallowtails create a moment with music written and arranged from the heart.”

Miki P started playing guitar in middle school. She taught herself to play the drums, while listening to Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon and Ringo Starr. As a teen she played drums for various groups including American Slim. She wrote songs for their full-length album Irreplaceable released in 2017, followed by a single “Queen of Hearts” released April 11, 2018.

She also plays ukulele & piano, teaching herself how to play both the instruments, using them frequently in all projects she is involved in.

Miki P was a featured vocalist with The Band That Fell to Earth Bowie Tribute. She’s played Boulevardia, Middle of the Map Fest, Royal’s Kaufman Stadium, recordBar, Uptown Theater, Arrowhead Stadium, Nelson Atkins Museum, the Crossroads Music Festival and the SXSW Music

11:12

4. Miki P and The Swallowtails – “I”
from: I – Single / Miki P / February 13, 2020
[Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, Cade Pool on drums, Robert Castillo on bass, and Miki P on guitar & lead Vocals. In June they’ll release a follow up. More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.com.]

Mikala Petillo on the April 15, 2020 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley on KKFI 90.1 FM

11:16 – More Interview with Miki P

Mikala Petillo, who was born in Kansas City, KS, and performed ‘She Loves You’ at her 7th grade talent show.

In 9th grade she joined a teen-band called American Slim as drummer & vocalist, and released a full-length album, Irreplaceable, in 2017, played Middle of the Map Fest, Crossroads Music Fest, Kauffman Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, and The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art before officially ending in 2018.

In 2018, at 21, Miki P began work on her debut solo-record, Dome of Swallows, released August 2, 2018. She then formed Miki P and the Swallowtails.

Miki P and the Swallowtails who released their first EP, Swallowtail in 2019, with Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, Cade Pool on drums, Robert Castillo on bass, and Miki P on guitar & lead Vocals. In June they’ll release a follow up full length album. More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.com

11:25

14. Miki P and The Swallowtails – “Sarah”
from: “Sarah” – Single / Miki P / December 30, 2019
[Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, Cade Pool on drums, Robert Castillo on bass, and Miki P on guitar & lead Vocals. In June they’ll release a follow up. More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.com]

11:29 – Underwriting

Jenna & Martin

15. Jenna & Martin – “Wild Side of Heaven”
from: Cosmic Western Duets / Lost Cowgirl Records / January 3, 2020
[Jenna Rae and Martin Farrell Jr. met in Winfield, Kansas at Walnut Valley Bluegrass Music Festival. Both were playing banjo in separate bands at the time and bonded through their love of classic country music. They started learning Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris duets and quickly realized their voices nested well together. Determined to recreate classic country sounding music in a new way they started collaborating on a genre they call “Cosmic Western”. This music incorporates bluegrass techniques, gospel harmonies, rock rhythms and experimental classic country sounds. The duo performs as “Jenna & Martin” wearing coordinated outfits and often times sharing the stage with their standard poodle, Roy Rogers. Martin makes his telecaster guitar and pedal steel guitar speak like a dog, kitten, truck, chicken or whatever the song requires. Creating a wall of rockin’ sound they take their listeners on a Cosmic Western journey through old-timey sounding music and nostalgic emotions.// Jenna likes to write songs that are “three chords and the truth” while Martin loves to add in unexpected chords, key changes, and complex arrangements. Jenna will often take a simple song she has written to Martin and he will add in a new bridge or chord that takes the song to a new level. Martin says Jenna has helped him truly appreciate the simplicity in songwriting and recognize it as a valuable tool to reach the listener. Most of Jenna’s songs are true stories and emotions about her or people she knows. Martin likes to create fictional stories and characters as well as retell historical stories in a new way. Together they come up with lyrics that can make you laugh and cry in the same breath. While the duo loves writing together, they also think it’s important to keep their separate songwriting identities. In 2018, they both released solo records: Jenna Rae “Workin’ Woman” and Martin Farrell Jr. “Tales From the Outer Country”. All of the music they have released has been recorded in their home studio and produced by Martin. // In 2017 with hopes and dreams of taking their music careers to the next level, Jenna & Martin started renovating a short school bus to live and tour out of. They sold a lot of what they owned and moved their bus “Bussalo Bill” out to Jenna’s Grandma’s farm in Peculiar, Missouri. They experienced “country living” for the first time and wrote a lot of music during this time. Many of these songs will be featured on their upcoming album “Cosmic Western Duets”. Jenna’s Grandma passed away in the summer of 2018 and the duo found themselves moving back to the city, out of the bus and into a house in Kansas City, Kansas. Here they set up their studio in their living room and began recording for other people as well. // In the winter 2018, the duo released their first EP together titled “Gingerbread” featuring three original holiday songs. They also wrote, directed, produced, and starred in an eleven minute short film to go along with the album with a surprising twist at the end. // In January, 2020 they released their first full length album of music titled “Cosmic Western Duets”. Most of the songs they co-wrote or they wrote specifically to sing together. They also included two love songs on the album, one written entirely by Jenna for Martin and another written entirely by Martin for Jenna. Since the moment they met, Jenna & Martin found themselves on an undeniable path of writing, creating, producing and performing music together. The duo believes in the power of music and that a good song can turn someone’s day around or even their life. At every show they aim to evoke cosmic and spiritual emotions from their audience that reminds them that each of us is more than our physical being. // Some of their influences include: Merle Haggard, Ernest Tubb, Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, George Jones, Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Margo Price, Nikki Lane, Gram Parsons, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Danny Barnes, John Hartford and coffee.]

Jenna Rae on the April 15, 2020 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley on KKFI 90.1 FM

11:36 – Interview with Jenna Rae

Jenna Rae is the cofounder of Lost Cowgirl Records. Jenna’s began playing tenor saxophone in the Pittsburg State University marching band. In between studying for nursing she started playing banjo and formed the folk band “Deadeye”. After four years of nursing, Jenna cut back on her hours to pursue music. In 2018 she founded Lost Cowgirl Records with partner Martin Farrell Jr., to provide a platform for female fronted Americana. With Lost Cowgirl she released her debut solo album “Workin’ Woman,” in 2018, and Julie Bennett Hume‘s album, “Vinegar,” and Elexa Dawson‘s album, “Music is Medicine.” In 2019, Jenna Rae on acoustic guitar, Kahlen Mitchell on upright bass, Shannon O’Shea on fiddle, and Monica Greenwood on Mandolin formed the bluegrass group Unfit Wives. On January 3, 2020, Lost Cowgirl Records released “Cosmic Western Duets” from Jenna & Martin. More info at: http://www.thelostcowgirl.com

Jenna Rae, thanks for being with us on WMM.

We just heard music from the new Jenna & Martin release Cosmic Western Duets

Jenna Rae and Martin Farrell Jr. met in Winfield, Kansas at Walnut Valley Bluegrass Music Festival. Both were playing banjo in separate bands at the time and bonded through their love of classic country music.

They started learning Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris duets and quickly realized their voices nested well together. Determined to recreate classic country sounding music in a new way they started collaborating on a genre they call “Cosmic Western”. This music incorporates bluegrass techniques, gospel harmonies, rock rhythms and experimental classic country sounds.

The duo performs as “Jenna & Martin” wearing coordinated outfits and often times sharing the stage with their standard poodle, Roy Rogers.
Past plays:

We played Deadeye on WMM on August 2, 2017 and the song “Nothin’ At All” released on July 31, 2016. Produced by Deadeye. Live take studio sessions from Pittsburg, Kansas based band formed by: Meg McCoy on vocals, guitar & violin; Jenna McCarty on vocals & banjo; Jennifer Murphy on saxophone & vocals; and Taylor Rea on percussion, with A. Sheppard on bass. Recorded and mixed by Rob Nold of Rob Nold Audio in Raytown, MO. Deadeye crafts their love of folk, bluegrass, rock, and country into a homemade, heel-stomping musical blend. The group builds their songs with reverence to the Americana music that rings memories of times long-passed in the Midwest. More information at: http://www.deadeyeband.com. Deadeye play the KC Zine Con at Josey Records, Saturday, August 5, 2017 with The New Baboons, Black Market Translation, Gay Girl Cowboy, and Black Creatures.

On September 6, 2017 we played Jenna McCarty and the single, “Love Havin’ Company” an Unreleased track. Kansas City based singer-songwriter who is a guitarist and songwriter for Jenna & Martin with musician Martin Farrell Jr.. Jenna also plays banjo in the band Deadeye.. She is also a guitarist and songwriter for the 6-piece Lawrence based western band Playing For Horses. That year, Jenna & Martin play Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 9, at 6:45 at The Living Room Theatre Downstairs, for the Lost Cowgirl Records Showcase.

Jenna’s began playing tenor saxophone in the Pittsburg State University marching band.

In between studying for nursing she started playing banjo and formed the folk band “Deadeye.”

After four years of nursing, Jenna cut back on her hours to pursue music.

In 2018 she founded Lost Cowgirl Records with partner Martin Farrell Jr., to provide a platform for female fronted Americana. With Lost Cowgirl she released her debut solo album “Workin’ Woman,” in 2018, and Julie Bennett Hume’s album, “Vinegar,” and Elexa Dawson’s album, “Music is Medicine.”

In 2019, Jenna Rae on acoustic guitar, Kahlen Mitchell on upright bass, Shannon O’Shea on fiddle, and Monica Greenwood on Mandolin formed the bluegrass group Unfit Wives. On January 3, 2020, Lost Cowgirl Records released “Cosmic Western Duets” from Jenna & Martin. More info at: http://www.thelostcowgirl.com

Lost Cowgirl Records released “Cosmic Western Duets” from Jenna & Martin. More info at: http://www.thelostcowgirl.com

11:48

Jenna Rae

16. Jenna Rae – “Train Made Me Late”
from: Workin’ Woman / Lost Cowgirl Records / October 23, 2018
[Jenna’s began playing tenor saxophone in the Pittsburg State University marching band. In between studying for nursing she started playing banjo and formed the folk band “Deadeye”. After four years of nursing, Jenna cut back on her hours to pursue music. In 2018 she founded Lost Cowgirl Records with partner Martin Farrell Jr., to provide a platform for female fronted Americana. With Lost Cowgirl she released her debut solo album “Workin’ Woman,” in 2018, and Julie Bennett Hume’s album, “Vinegar,” and Elexa Dawson’s album, “Music is Medicine.” In 2019, Jenna Rae on acoustic guitar, Kahlen Mitchell on upright bass, Shannon O’Shea on fiddle, and Monica Greenwood on Mandolin formed the bluegrass group Unfit Wives. On January 3, 2020, Lost Cowgirl Records released “Cosmic Western Duets” from Jenna & Martin. More info at: http://www.thelostcowgirl.com.]

17. Lillie Mae – “How?”
from: Other Girls / Lillie Mae / August 16, 2019
[Lillie Mae led a sequestered childhood touring in a motorhome with her musician parents, constricted by religious boundaries. In her adolescence she busked from RV parks to the Rio Grande, swept through Nashville clubs, and achieved Top 40 country status in her sibling group Jypsi, but on Other Girls, a new side of herself emerges with more to say than ever before. She embraces personal triumphs on “I Came For The Band (For Show),” breathes new perspective into “Terlingual Girl,” a song she wrote as a 19-year-old in the South-Texan desert, and professes brave truths as heard in “You’ve Got Other Girls for That.” After a vagabond past, crossing paths with hundreds of musicians, she limits the cast of Other Girls to just her brother, sister, and a few trusted collaborators. Produced by Dave Cobb]

18. Joy Camp – “Got My Love”
from: Got My Love – Single / Camp Joy / February 14, 2020
[Kansas City based Alternative Rock 4-piece band formed by Kurtis Blunt on Lead vocals & rhythm guitar, Andrew Carnes on lead guitar, Nate Ward on guitar, and Blase Pivovar on drums. Formed in 2016, when these four longtime friends decided to compete in the OPUS Battle of the Bands, a yearly event put on by the Union Program Council at Kansas State University. The band ended up winning the competition. The band defined the term “Joy Camp” as when a group of people gather with intentionality to share life together and for an increase of joy and happiness. The band has played in Manhattan, Lawrence and the Kansas City area. On August 3, 2018 Joy Camp released its first single “Eyes.”Since its release, the single has had over 100,000 listens on Spotify and many more on other platforms. The band released their self titled EP Camp Joy on July 26, 2019. Followed by the single “Summer Solstice (Sun Never Goes Down)” on December 27, 2019.]

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

Next week, on Wednesday, April 22 we will be presenting more New & Midcoastal Releases. We will also talk with Peter Beatty aka R.I.Peter of Manor Records, Matt Kesler of The Pedaljets, and Julia Hamilton aka Lava Dreams.

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

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Show #833

WMM presents Jesse Kates + Miki P + Jenna Rae

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Mark Manning

Jesse Kates Sketch by Jamie Pratt
The Sexy Accident Photo by Forester Michael

Wednesday MidDay Medley
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

New & MidCoastal Releases + Miki P
+ Jesse Kates of The Sexy Accident +
Jenna Rae of Lost Cowgirl Records

Belle & The Vertigo Waves

Mark plays New & MidCostal Releases from: Belle & The Vertigo Waves, They Call Me Sauce with Love, Mae C., Una Walkenhorst, Jenna & Martin, The Sexy Accident, Lava Dreams, David Burchfield, Miki P & The Swallowtails, Jenna Rae, Joy Camp, Lillie Mae, Half Waif, Yazmin Lacey, and Lyra Pramuk.

Jesse Kates Sketch by Jamie Pratt

The Sexy Accident Photo by Forester Michael

At 10:30 Jesse Kates talks about his band, The Sexy Accident‘s 7th full length, Rabarbaro, to be released April 14, 2020 during the band’s 15th year. Produced, engineered & mixed in Kansas City and Seattle, by longtime collaborator and pacific-northwest legend Steve Fisk (Car Seat Headrest, Low, Unwound, Nirvana, Pigeonhead), Rabarbaro includes 11 of songwriter Jesse Kates’ most dark, dynamic and sensual songs. Rabarbaro was performed by Jesse Kates on guitars, vocals, keyboards & percussion; Ramone Hall on drums; Jamie Pratt on vocals; Ryan Leip on guitars & keyboards; and Eric Knight on bass; with Steve Fisk on keyboards, and guest violinist Laurel Parks. More info at http://www.sexyaccident.com

Mikala Petillo

Miki P & The Swallowtails

At 11:00 Mark talks with musician, Miki P, aka Mikala Petillo, who was born in Kansas City, KS, and performed ‘She Loves You’ at her 7th grade talent show. In 9th grade she joined a teen-band called American Slim as drummer & vocalist, and released a full-length album, Irreplaceable, in 2017, played Middle of the Map Fest, Crossroads Music Fest, Kauffman Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium, and The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art before officially ending in 2018. That year, at 21, Miki P began work on her debut solo-record, Dome of Swallows, released August 2, 2018. She then formed Miki P and the Swallowtails who released their first EP, Swallowtail in 2019, with Rachel Lovelace on bassoon, Adee Dancy on cello & vocals, Cade Pool on drums, Robert Castillo on bass, and Miki P on guitar & lead Vocals. In June they’ll release a follow up. More info at: http://www.mikipmusic.com

Jenna Rae

Jenna & Martin

At 11:30 Jenna Rae talks about Lost Cowgirl Records. Jenna’s began playing tenor saxophone in the Pittsburg State University marching band. In between studying for nursing she started playing banjo and formed the folk band “Deadeye”. After four years of nursing, Jenna cut back on her hours to pursue music. In 2018 she founded Lost Cowgirl Records with partner Martin Farrell Jr., to provide a platform for female fronted Americana. With Lost Cowgirl she released her debut solo album “Workin’ Woman,” in 2018, and Julie Bennett Hume‘s album, “Vinegar,” and Elexa Dawson‘s album, “Music is Medicine.” In 2019, Jenna Rae on acoustic guitar, Kahlen Mitchell on upright bass, Shannon O’Shea on fiddle, and Monica Greenwood on Mandolin formed the bluegrass group Unfit Wives. On January 3, 2020, Lost Cowgirl Records released “Cosmic Western Duets” from Jenna & Martin. More info at: http://www.thelostcowgirl.com

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Show #833

WMM Playlist from September 6, 2017

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Mark Manning

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Music from the 13th Annual Crossroads Music Festival
with Guest Co-Host Bill Sundahl

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

2. The Phantastics – “Bananas (Radio Edit)”
from: Closer / Silly Goose Records / December 14, 2013
[Debut EP from 8 member group KC 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, Kim Newsome 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 Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, Sept 9, at Midnight, at recordBar 1520 Grand]

Today we feature music from 18 bands participating in the 13th annual Crossroads Music Fest, on Saturday, September 9, featuring nearly 60 bands on 12 stages all within 3 blocks, in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts & Music District. For more information, or to get advance tickets, visit: http://www.cmfkc.com.

Bill Sundahl, is founder of Crossroads Music Festival and has been coming on this radio program for 13 years now, sharing information about the music and venues and collaborations associated with CMF. Bill is also 90.1 FM KKFI’s Development Director, where he is constantly in motion working, to keep Community radio alive! Bill joins us as co-host for the entire show.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

CMF IS A FUNDRAISER FOR 90.1FM KKFI – KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY RADIO

Designed to showcase the best in Kansas City’s music, arts and dance scene, CMFKC provides opportunities for community members of all ages to support its local artists and celebrate Kansas City’s cultural diversity.

Artists: The Phantastics, Count Tutu, Brody Buster Band, Crystal Rose, IRIEplaceables, Duncan Burnett X Riot, The Safes, Instant Karma, Mad Libby, Turkey Bone & Full Count, Mundo Nouvo, Hobo Cane feat. Javier Mendoza, Enrique Chi of Making Movies, Eems, Rural Grit, Shortsweather, Various Blonde, Spirit is the Spirit, Pagaent Boys, Mess, The Black Mariah Theater, Barclay Martin, Julie Bennett Hume, Jenna & Martin, Ayllu, Carswell & Hope, Hot Club KC, American Slim, Broderick Jones, Jubilee, Kyle Reid, Dan Bliss, AJ Young, Brad Cunningham, Ivy, Savanna Chestnut, Sara Morgan, Tyler Giles, Tom Hall, Jessica Paige, Kelly Hunt, Tyler Gregory, New Transition Quartet, Organ Jazz Trio, Roger Wilder & Lisa Henry, The Project H, The MGDs, MARCHING COBRAS, A.M. Merker of My Oh My!, Mikal Shapiro w/ Johnny Hamil, The Ragged Few, The Nite Owls, Drew Black & Dirty Electric, Broken Arrows, Interstate Run, Hughes & Barclay

Venues: recordBar at 1520 Grand, Black Dolphin at 1813 Grand, The Brick at 1727 McGee, The Living Room Upstairs and The Living Room Downstairs at 1818 McGee, Mod Gallery at 1809 McGee, Green Lady Lounge at 1809 Grand, Collection at 1532 Grand, and Normal Human at 1815 McGee, with Day Parties at Josey Records at 1814 Oak, and Brewery Emperial at 1829 Oak. The Crossroads Music Fest also includes showcases from The Record Machine, Lost Cowgirl Records and Making Movies Carnival.

Kissick Construction Stage @ recordBar, 1520 Grand – 21+ MC Mark Manning

The Phantastics 12:00 to 1:15
Count Tutu 10:15 to 11:30
Brody Buster Band 8:30 to 9:30
Crystal Rose 7:00 to 8:00

10:15

3. Crystal Rose – “Come Alive”
from: Come Alive – Single / Crystal Rose / May 6, 2016
[Debut single release from Kansas City based singer songwriter and UMKC journalism student Crystal Rose who plays live 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]

[Crystal Rose plays Crossroads Music Festival saturday, September 9, at 7:00 PM at recordBar.]

Day Parties – Pop Up Shops

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Day Parties at Brewery Emperial & Josey Records & Pop Up Shops

Brewery Emperial Stage
A.M. Merker of My Oh My! 4:00 to 5:00
Mikal Shapiro w/ Johnny Hamil 2:30 to 3:30
The Ragged Few 1:00 to 2:00
The Nite Owls 12:00 to 12:45

Josey Records Stage
Drew Black & Dirty Electric 4:30 to 5:30
Broken Arrows 3:00 to 4:00
Interstate Run 1:30 to 2:30
Hughes & Barclay 12:00 to 1:00

11:00 AM to 7:00 PM — CMF Pop Up Shops at Josey Records
Children’s Art Area – Local Makers – CMF Information

Do816 Stage @ The Brick 21+ – 1727 Megee

IRIEplaceables 1:00 to 2:00
Duncan Burnett X Riot 11:30 to 12:30
The Safes 10:00 to 11:00
Instant Karma 8:30 to 9:30
Mad Libby 7:15 to 8:00
Turkey Bone & Full Count 6:00 to 6:45

4. Mad Libby – “Powder Blue”
from: Locks Unlocked / Mad Libby / March 4, 2017
[Kansas City based Power Punk 4-piece band formed by: Jennifer Roswold on lead vocals & guitar, Rob Adams on lead guitar, Dana E Scott on drums & backup vocals, and Jessica White on bass & backup vocals.]

[Mad Libby play 90.1 FM’s Crossroads Music Festival, Sept 9, at 7:15 at The Brick, 1727 McGee.]

5. The Safes – “Hometown”
from: Tasty Waves / Hidden Volume Records / September 8, 2017
[The Safes are Frankie O’Malley on vocals, guitars, drums, piano, Wurlitzer, vibes, bells; Patrick O’Malley on vocals, guitars; Dex Fontaine on drums; Curt Schmelz on bass. The record includes special guest musicians: Siobhan Hunter on violins, Dominique DiValerio on french horn, and Ben Levin-O’Leary on trumpet. Produced, Recorded, Mixed by Patrick O’Malley. Recorded, Mixed by Brian Deck. Mixed by Frankie O’Malley. Recorded at IV Lab and StudiO’Malley. Mixed at StudiO’Malley and at Brian Deck’s home studio. Mastered by Josh Bonati at Bonati Mastering. Assistant Engineer at IV Lab – Shane Hendrickson. Photograph: Andrew Ballantyne. All songs written by Frankie O’Malley, except “Streets and Sanitation”: lyrics written by Frankie and music written by Patrick & Frankie. http://www.thesafes.com.]

[The Safes play Crossroads Music Festival, September 9 at 10:00 at The Brick on the Do816 Stage.]

6. Duncan Burnett – “Olathe”
from: Soulcially Conscious / R.I.O.T. LLC / December 24, 2015
[Duncan Burnett lives in Olathe, Kansas. He grew up in Olathe, Kansas. He is a musician, song writer and producer who first started in music playing the drums. http://www.duncanburnett.com]

[Duncan Burnett X Riot play 90.1 FM’s Crossroads Music Fest, Sept 9, at 11:30 at The Brick, 1727 McGee, on the Do816 Stage.]

10:34 – Underwriting

Rock Docs Midwest Music Foundation participating in the 13th annual Crossroads Music Fest, on Saturday, September 9.

11:00 AM to 5:00 PM — Midwest Music Foundation Free Musicians’ Health Care Clinic at The Living Room Theater, 1818 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Midwest Music Foundation along with The RockDocs, a collaboration of University of Kansas and the Community Health Council of Wyandotte County, present a Free Musicians’ Health Care Clinic that will offer information, screenings, wellness programs, opportunities to discuss health conditions and concerns and arrange follow-up opportunities. More info at http://www.cmfkc.com.

KC Folk Fest Stage @ MOD Gallery 1809 McGee – All Ages – Carnival Showcase

Mundo Nouvo 12:00 to 1:00
Hobo Cane feat. Javier Mendoza 10:30 to 11:30
Enrique Chi of Making Movies 9:30 to 10:30
Eems 7:45 to 8:30
Rural Grit 6:30 to 7:15

10:41 – MOD Gallery – Carnival Showcase

7. Eems – “Stumble”
from: Rocket Ship / Independent / August 11, 2017
[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 KC Folk Music Fest, Middle of The Map Fest.]

[EEMS plays the Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, Sept 9, at 7:45 PM, MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee.]

8. Making Movies – “Spinning Out”
from: I Am Another You / Making Movies / May 26, 2017
[3rd full length release: from Kansas City based 4-piece band and made up of two sets of brothers: Enrique Chi on guitar and lead vocals; Diego Chi on bass & vocals; Juan-Carlos Chaurand on percussion & keyboards; and Andres Chaurand on drums. The band draws their influences from the origins of their families: Santiago, Panama, and Kansas City, Missouri, and Guadalajara, Mexico.]

[Enrique Chi of Making Movies plays Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, Sept 9, at 7:45 PM, for the Carnival Showcase at MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee.]

9. Mundo Nouvo – “Pueblo Latino”
from: Mundo Nouvo / Mundo Nouvo / May 17, 2016
[Comprised of some of the finest musicians the area has to offer, Mundo Nouvo is multi-faceted project that culls its material from the roots Cuba & Haiti. An eleven-piece ensemble features Salsa material fit for the dance floor as well as Latin-Jazz pieces that are best suited to a concert program. Ramon Terrada on lead vocals, Jose Miguel Ramos on congas & coro vocals, Felipe “Tato” Ramos on timbales & coro vocals, Tony Ramos on bongos, Paul Roberts on piano, Daniel Nonweiler on bass, Sean Mawhirter on guitar, Guy Montes on flute & coro vocals, Janne Silfverberg on trombone, Tommy Johnson Jr. on trumpet, David Cunningham on trumpet, and frequent contributors Pat Conway on Congas & Bongos, and Tyree Johnson on drumset. http://www.mundonouvo.org]

[Mundo Nouvo play Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept 9, at Midnight, at MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee.]

MixMaster 2017 at 13th annual Crossroads Music Fest, on Saturday, September 9

MixMaster at CMF 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at The Living Room Theater, 1818 McGee St
Musicians Professional Development Seminar – Panels/Workshops/Performances

11:00 am: Panel: The Ten-Year Overnight Success
Independent artists can achieve a lot by setting goals, planning and being creative with their time and efforts. But what does successful goal-setting actually look like? How does it work, and what does it take to persevere?

Panelists: Erin McGrane (Victor & Penny), Kemet Coleman (The Phantom, The Phantastics), Vi Nhan Tran (Vi Tran Band, Buffalo Room), Jessica Paige (Jessica Paige Music), Betse Ellis (Betse & Clarke)

12:00 pm Panel: Building Your Team and Building Your Brand
Being a successful independent artist requires a wide variety of skills, a lot of different resources and plenty of hard work. What are the essentials to telling your story and being ready to respond to opportunities? Who can help you and how can you help yourself?

Panelists: Chris Haghirian (INK, 90.9 The Bridge), Michelle Bacon (Chris Meck & The Guilty Birds, Heidi Lyne Gluck & The Pony Show), Fally Afani (I Heart Local Music), Anna Selle (SoFar Sounds, Anna Selle Photography)

1:00 pm Working Lunch: Small Groups
Breaking into small groups, participants will get a chance to share their experiences, test out ideas and learn from each other’s knowledge. Each group will be facilitated to ensure everyone gets time to talk and moves from one topic to the next. Lunch will be provided by Californos (while supplies last!) We encourage you to bring the following, to share:

An artist biography, A band photo (can simply be shared on a phone), A CD of your music (or several) REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Get your tickets first here, then sign up here

3:00 pm Panel: Demo Dip
A chance to submit your demo to be listened to live and followed by honest feedback from music journalists and industry experts. Bring your best stuff on a CD!

4:00 pm Networking: Speed Sessions
A rapid-fire round of networking! 5 minute blocks of one-on-one connections with industry experts, venue-managers, radio DJs and more.

MixMaster – Conversations & More Downstairs @ The Living Room | Starts 2pm

2:00 pm Panel: Music in Public Spaces
Libraries and other public spaces have become locations for music-making, places to access technology, and venues to share and celebrate music. What is it like for the artists who work in these spaces? What makes it work, and what is the future of music with public and shared resources?

Panelists: Jim Barnes (Lawrence Public Library), Ralph Tomlinson (Olathe Public Library), Donna Mandelbaum (KC Streetcar Authority)

4:00 pm Discussion: Art As Mentorship
Enrique Chi, the leader and songwriter of Making Movies, will discuss and showcase work from his Art As Mentorship project, a program that will take twenty young songwriters through a year of artistic development. For six years Making Movies has hosted an inner-city music camp through the Mattie Rhodes Center. The students and experiences from the camp became the inspiration for the Art As Mentorship program. The band’s story and community efforts were just featured on a beautiful NPR piece.

11:00 – Station ID

KCPT Stage @ Living Room Upstairs – 1818 McGee St – All Ages
The Record Machine Showcase

Shortsweather 12:00 to 12:45
Various Blonde 10:30 to 11:15
Spirit is the Spirit 9:00 to 9:45
Pagaent Boys 7:30 to 8:15
Mess 6:00 to 6:45

10. Mess – “soak”
from: heartswithholes / Mess / August , 2017
[Mess is a Kansas City based band formed by: Allison Gliesman, Kevin Briody, Tanner Pinkerton and Evan Velasquez. Recorded in Edwardsville, Illinois at Bird Cloud Recording. Production and recording by Ryan Wasoba. Mastering by Joel Hatstat in Athens, Georgia.]

[Mess play Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept. 9 on the KCPT Stage at The Living Room Upstairs.]

11.Pageant Boys – “Last Rites”
from: Shadowboxing EP / The Record Machine / May 19, 2017
[On what was originally slated to be a short trip to Istanbul, Alex Sheppard started recording music with his girlfriend’s laptop and a bluetooth headphone mic. None of Sheppard’s previous musical efforts incorporated electronics in a major way; “It was born of necessity,” says Sheppard. The songs on his new EP, Shadowboxing, came out of those original sessions. The songs are a sensual and almost effervescent approach that combine R&B elements with electronic and processed instrumentation. While in Istanbul, Sheppard established a routine in collaborating with a close friend and poet. He said they developed a fairly specific daily routine for working on music, with the intent of finishing songs, regardless of their quality. “I would wake up at 8 in the morning and start the song and get the chord structure. And then at 10, he would wake up and I would show him what I had. I’d make breakfast, and then I’d show him the melody I wanted for the vocal line. He’d go down and start writing the lyrics, we’d eat breakfast, and he’d have the lyrics written after we got done with breakfast. At 1, I’d start recording the vocals. It was a good schedule.” Sheppard has been writing and recording for the last decade even though he is just in 20’s. Before Sheppard started performing and recording as Pageant Boys he released several albums as Alexandre. Shadowboxing is the maturation of Sheppard’s artistic vision and introduction to a larger audience.]

[Pageant Boys play Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept. 9 on KCPT Stage at The Living Room Upstairs.]

6:00 PM to 2:00 AM — 13th Annual Crossroads Music Fest
Diverse Music on 12 Stages, Including nearly 60 Bands All in 3 Blocks (5 All Ages Stages)

7:00 PM to 12:00 PM — Barley Bus will be shuttling in a loop

12 & Under are FREE in 5 All Ages Stages Must be accompanied by Parent or Guardian

Festival Pass is $20.00 in Advance / $25.00 AT GATE
VIP Festival Pass is $75.00 Advance / $90.00 AT GATE

For more information, or to get advance tickets, visit: http://www.cmfkc.com.

Lost Cowgirl Records Stage @ Living Room Downstairs – 1818 McGee St – All Ages
Lost Cowgirl Records Showcase
The Black Mariah Theater 11:15 to 12:00
Barclay Martin 9:45 to 10:30
Julie Bennett Hume 8:15 to 9:00
Jenna & Martin 6:45 to 7:30

11:12 – Lost Cowgirl Records Showcase

12. Jenna McCarty – “Love Havin’ Company”
from: Love Havin’ Company / Jenna Rae / 2017 – Unreleased track
[Kansas City based singer-songwriter who is a guitarist and songwriter for Jenna & Martin with musician Martin Farrell Jr.. Jenna also plays banjo in the band Deadeye.. She is also a guitarist and songwriter for the 6-piece Lawrence based western band Playing For Horses.]

[Jenna & Martin play Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 9, at 6:45 at The Living Room Theatre Downstairs, for the Lost Cowgirl Records Showcase.]

13. Barclay Martin Ensemble – “Dance in the Rain”
from: Pools That Swell With The Rain / Independent / September 24, 2010
[Barclay Martin on guitar and vocals, Mark Lowrey on piano, Giuliano Mignucci on drums, and Rick Willoughby on bass.]

[Barclay Martin plays Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 9, at 9:45 at The Living Room Theatre Downstairs, for the Lost Cowgirl Records Showcase.]

[Barclay Martin Ensemble play recordBar, Sun, Sept 10 a farewell show as Barclay leaves for Spain.]

Boveri Realty Stage @ Collection – 1532 Grand Blvd – All Ages

Ayllu 11:30 12:30
Carswell & Hope 10:00 11:00
Hot Club KC 8:30 9:30
American Slim 7:15 8:00
Broderick Jones 6:00 6:45

11:23

14. Carswell & Hope – “Drinking At Crossroads”
from: Carswell & Hope / Silly Goose Records / April 14, 2014
[Debut recording from Lawrence, Kansas band, Nick Carswell, Jason Slote, Dan Hines, Austin Quick. Nick Carswell is a founding member of InterUrban ArtHouse. Silly Goose Records (SGR) was originally founded in Ireland in 2010, by Irish musician and songwriter Nick Carswell. The label released several records and supported bands, coordinating national tours, media and television appearances and PR campaigns. Carswell relocated to Kansas in 2011 and began working with local musicians through the Barrel House piano bar in downtown Lawrence. In January 2013, Silly Goose Records was re-imagined as an independent collective, where artists could collaborate and come together to share experience and resources. Within their first year, bands in the collective have released several EPs, produced and recorded online videos, recorded full-length albums and even incorporated as LLCs. More details at http://www.sillygooserecords.org.]

[Carswell & Hope play Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept 9, at 7:45 PM, at MOD Gallery, 1809 McGee.]

11:23 – Normal Human – Singer Songwriter Roundtable with Diana Lynn

Californos Westport Stage @ Normal Human – 1815 McGee – All Ages MC Diana Linn

Jubilee 1:45 to 12:00
Kyle Reid, Dan Bliss, AJ Young 10:30 to 11:45
Brad Cunningham, Ivy, Savanna Chestnut 9:00 to 10:15
Sara Morgan, Tyler Giles, Tom Hall 7:30 to 8:45
Jessica Paige, Kelly Hunt, Tyler Gregory 6:00 to 7:15

11:32

15. Tyler Gregory – “Soft Tune Reminding of Home”
from: Roots Below / Mudstomp Records / October 24, 2014
[2nd full length album from Lawrenve Kansas based singer-songwriter, guitarist, banjo player, stomp box player, one-man-band. Tyler Gregory mixture of roots and blues music howls with a sense of passion and freedom. Tyler Gregory has proven himself to be a songwriter and performer that connects with people of all ages. His carefully crafted lyrics and contagious melodies have been heard bellowing across the country. “Tyler Gregory has earned a reputation as the best act in town, with good reason. The musical magician has a sonorous, resounding voice that demands every listeners’ attention, and the multi-tasking powers to stomp a percussion beat while plucking and strumming at a guitar.” – Examiner (Lawrence, KS)]

[Tyler Gregory plays Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept 9, at 6:00 PM, at Normal Human, 1815 McGee.]

16. Ivy – “All The Above”
from: Bad Intuition / Ivy / April 14, 2016
[Debut recording from Kansas City native singer songwriter, who plays piano and guitar, and produces beats. Her style ranges from R & B, Neo Soul, Hip Hop, Acoustic, and Pop. She has performed on stage at Lincoln Center in NYC, regional Festivals, Los Angeles, and collaborates with film and performance. Written and produced by Ivy. More info at http://www.itsjustivy.com]

[Ivy plays Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept 9, at 9:00 PM, at Normal Human, 1815 McGee.]

17. Kyle Reid & the Low Swinging Chariots – “Shot of Whiskey (Live)”
from: Alright, Here We Go… / Kyle Reid / September 9, 2014
[Kyle Reid leads his band, the Low Swingin’ Chariots, in a joyful revelry of original swing tunes, as well as classic New Orleans, Gypsy Jazz, and Western Swing tunes. Reid’s original tunes sound at once familiar yet new and exciting, blending well with the classic standards played by the group and the low, sonorous quality of Reid’s voice is well balanced by the hot accents of the rhythm section and the sweet melodies of the brass section. The band is made up of accomplished, nationally touring local musicians, all hand picked by Reid for their prowess, creativity, and camaraderie.]

[Kyle Reid plays Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept 9, at 10:30 PM, at Normal Human, 1815 McGee.]

11:44 – Underwriting

Green Lady Stage @ Green Lady Lounge – 21+ – 1809 Grand

New Transition Quartet 10:30 to 2:30
Organ Jazz Trio 6:00 to 10:00
Roger Wilder & Lisa Henry 2:30 to 5:30

11:49

18. Kansas City Jazz Orchestra w/ Lisa Henry – “You Make Me Feel So Young”
from: Take One / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra / 2005
[Kansas City based Jazz vocalist Lisa Henry has played all over the world including South Africa, Argentina, Mozambique, Mumbai India. Lisa began her early singing career in the Baptist Church at the age of 6. By age 12, she had been exposed to the music of Billie Holiday and Miles Davis. Having heard the improvisational magic of Billie and Miles, Lisa turned to jazz, and has been a narrator of the art form ever since. Her professional jazz career began in the nightclubs of Kansas City at age 17. She was mentored by the great Hammond B-3 player, Everette Devan, and cut her big band “teeth”, performing with the Vince Bilardo Big Band and Steve Miller Orchestra. Lisa Henry is an artist of vast accomplishments, both in and outside the realm of performance. These accomplishments include the recently televised PBS Special: In Performance at the White House, First runner-up in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition, International Jazz Ambassador to Africa, CD recordings, BET documentaries, and recognition as an international clinician and adjudicator. “She’s just fantastic! A beautiful voice, and man can she swing!” –Rosemary Clooney]

[Lisa Henry & Roger Wilder play Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept 9, at 2:30, at Green Lady Lounge]

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Black Dolphin Stage @ Black Dolphin – 1813 Grand Blvd – 21+

The Project H 9:00 to 12:00
The MGDs 5:30 to 8:30

19. The Project H – “Not A Person”
from: We Live Among The Lines / Independent / September 8, 2014
[3rd release from collective that includes: Clint Ashlock on trumpet, Ryan Heinlein on trombone, Brett Jackson on woodwinds, Matt Leifer on drums, Andrew Ouellette on keys, Dominique Sanders on bass, Jeff Stocks on guitars. Record, mixed and mastered by Duane Trower, Weights and Measures Soundlab, KC, MO.]

[The Project H play Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept. 9 at 9:00 pm at Black Dolphin, 1813 Grand.]

For more information, or to get advance tickets, visit: http://www.cmfkc.com

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

Next week, on Wednesday September 13, D. Rashaan Gilmore, who is one of the new Hosts & Producers of The Tenth Voice on 90.1 FM KKFI, joins us to talk about his life, activism and radio. In our second hour we’ll talk with Kansas City based singer songwriter Erica Joy.

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

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Show #698

WMM Playlist from August 2, 2017

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Mark Manning

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

More New & MidCoastal Releases +
Chase The Horseman & KD Kuro aka Kwame D. Boateng
+ Aaron Rhodes & Shuttlecock Music Showcase 004

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

2. Schwervon! – “Wrap Around”
from: Low Blow / Olive Juice Music / February 1, 2009
[Recorded by ET in Greenpoint Brooklyn. Mixed at Olive Juice Studios, NYC. Kansas City based 2 piece rock band, that tours all over the USA and Europe. Nan plays drums and Matt plays guitar and they both sing. They lived in NYC for 15 years before moving to KC. Their music and their live shows are exceptional. Generally at their live shows at one point in the show, Matt will read an original poem, written for the evening, while Nan steps out from behind the drums to performs an interpretive dance inspired, in the moment, by Matt’s poem. Matt also performs and records as Major Matt Mason USA , Nan also performs and records as, Nan and The One Nite Stands. Easily this is one of my all time favorite bands!!!]

[Schwervon! play Records With Merritt, 1614 Westport Rd, TONIGHT!, Wednesday, August 2, at 8:00 PM with When Particles Collide (from Maine), and Moe A. Barria.]

[Schwervon! play a Tour Kick Off Show at Californos in Westport August 26, w/ Abandoned Bells, Folkicide Duo.]

[Schwervon! play a 7″ Release Show! – Saturday, September 23, at 10:00 PM at Replay Lounge]

3. Japanese Breakfast – “Road Head”
from: Soft Sounds from Another Planet / Dead Oceans Records / July 14, 2017
[Japanese Breakfast is the solo musical project of Michelle Zauner of Little Big League. Under the alias, Zauner has released two studio albums: Psychopomp (2016) and Soft Sounds from Another Planet (2017). Prior to her solo project, Michelle Zauner fronted Post Post, an indie pop band with students from Bryn Mawr and Haverford Colleges, then started the Philadelphian emo band Little Big League. Zauner fronted the band between 2011 and 2014, before returning to her hometown of Eugene, Oregon in 2013. Zauner made the trek back home in the wake of her mother being diagnosed with cancer.While at home, tending her family in Oregon, Zauner began recording solo music. Zauner described the project as having much more to say following Tropical Jinx, the 2014 studio album by Little Big League. Originally, Zauner had begun to record early samples of music as a self-meditative and “instant-gratification” feeling.[3] Two years later, the solo project itself eventually became the work of Psychopomp the debut album by Japanese Breakfast. The name of the band, according to Zauner is a juxtaposition of Asian exoticism and American culture. Despite the name, Zauner is not of Japanese descent, but Korean descent.Zauner described the debut album as quite “dark and heavy-handed”, although she had a desire to make the music, urgent and “sonically upbeat.” On June 23, 2016, the Japanese Breakfast project was signed to the Dead Oceans label.]

4. Keaton Conrad – “Cinnamon”
from: Waves / Keaton Conrad / January 27, 2017
[18 year old Kansas native, Keaton Conrad mixes indie rock, house, jazz, and hip-hop. Conrad spent two years as the lead singer & keyboardist in the cover band ChangeUp, performing around KC. In 2015 he released an original 5-song EP, Panic & Blame. In 2016 he recorded his first full-length LP entitled “Waves.” ]

[Keaton Conrad plays recordBar, Thur, Aug 3, at 7:00 PM with Cudo, Late Nite Cavalry, Joy Camp.]

[Keaton Conrad plays Riot Room, Tuesday, August 8, at 8:00 PM opening for: The Scars Heal In Time, City of the Weak, with Late Nite Cavalry.]

[Keaton Conrad and Late Night Cavalry play the VFW Post 846, 8804 Grant Avenue, Overland park, Kansas, Saturday, August 12, at 6:00 PM.]

[Keaton Conrad also plays the 4th annual PorchFest KC.]

5. Hi-Lux – “Don’t Blame Me”
from: Don’t Blame Me- Single / Hi-Lux / June 16, 2017
[HI-LÜX is Julia Haile on vocals, Nick Howell on keyboards & organ, Kian Byrne on drums and vocals, Pete Leibert on bass, Tim Braun on guitar. Hi-Lux is based in Kansas City. The band brings together elements of soul, reggae and funk for a unique and dance inspiring sound. More information at: http://www.hi-lux.bandcamp.com]

[Julia Haile collaborated w/ Barclay Martin at KKFI Collaborations Live!, June 30, The Folly Theatre]

[Hi-Lux plays Stockyards Brewing Co., 1600 Genessee, Tuesday, August 8, at 7:00 PM, with Calvin Arsenia, for Stockyard Sounds hosted by KCUR 89.3 FM]

10:18 – Underwriting

6. Instant Karma – “Bet On Me”
from: Trying To Find My Mind / Independent / July 22, 2017
[Cole Bales on vocals & guitar, Cody Calhoun on guitar, Branden Moser on bass, Zach Harris on drums. All songs written by Instant Karma. Mixed by Zach Harris. Mastered at Eureka Mastering.]

[Instant Karma play Riot Room, Saturday, August 5, at 8:00 pm, with Vela, and Fallopian Fire.]

[Instant Karma play The Botteneck, in Lawrence, Tuesday, August 8, at 8:00 PM, opening for Super Doppler, with Wild Eye.]

7. American Slim – “Irreplaceable”
from: Irreplaceable / American Slim / March 31, 2017
[Debut full length album and follow up to their 2015 EP of original music from KC based 4-piece band formed in 2012 by Nathan Jurries on guitar; Patrick Newland on piano, tenor saxophone, bass, & vocals; Jacob Newland on guitar, bass, & vocals; and Mikala Petillo on vocals & drums. Their sound is a mix of rock, funk, blues, and americana and all members play multiple instruments, including ukulele, and banjo.]

[American Slim play Martin City Brewing Co. 500 East 135th St., KCMO, Friday, Aug. 4, 8:30 PM]

[American Slim play American Legion Post 58, 2607 MO-92, Smithville, MO, Sat., Aug. 5, 7:00 PM]

8. Chase the Horseman – “U Martyr U”
from: from new recordings / Chase the Horseman / July 2017
[Chase the Horseman is a band, film composer, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and producer. He has composed music for over 36 films and as musician has collaborated with Clairaudients, Teri Quinn, Heidi Lynne Gluck, and many more.]

[Chase the Horseman plays Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, Fri, Aug. 18, at 8:00 PM]

10:33 – Interview with Chase the Horseman & Kwame Boateng aka KC Kuro

Chase the Horseman & Kwame Boateng aka KC Kuro with 2-month baby boy Mars, on the August 2, 2017 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Chase the Horseman is a band, film composer, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and producer. He has composed music for over 36 films and as musician has collaborated with Clairaudients, Teri Quinn, Heidi Lynne Gluck, and many more.

We just heard a new recording from Chase the Horseman “U Martyr U”

Chase the Horseman plays plays Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St, Lawrence, Fri, Aug. 18, at 8:00 PM.

Chase the Horseman thank you for being with us on WMM.

Last time you were on the show was on June 7 and we talked bout your work composing music for films and your musical work in various bands, and your collaborative work with other music artists.

chasethehorseman.bandcamp.com

Bandography

The Cherry Tree Parade – writer, performer 2007-2008 – Self Titled E.P. 2009
*The Low End – performer, producer, mixer, engineer 2009-2010 – House Fire E.P. 2009
Lower 48 Single 2010
*The Heat Index – producer, engineer, mixer 2010 – Horsehead E.P. 2010
*The Vowels – mixer/performer 2011 – Alligator Pear L.P. 2011
*Fake Natives – producer, performer, mixer, engineer 2011 – Self Titled L.P. 2011
*Towers – writer, performer, engineer, mixer, producer 2010-Present – For Whatever We Were & What Will Never Be L.P. 2012
*Clairaudients – guitar, keyboards, aux-percussion, vocals, writer 2013-

*Teri Quinn – Producer, engineer, performer – Moons and Meltdowns E.P. 2016
*Narkalark – Producer/Engineer – Narkalark Ep II released November 18, 2016
*Molly McGlaughlin – Producer/Engineer – A Beautiful Dying 2017

Chase the Hoarseman plays Bottleneck in Lawrence on Friday, August 18, at 8:00 pm.

Recently Chase finished working on the debut album from Kwame Boateng.

KD Kuro is the musical project of Kwame Boateng, a Kansas City based rapper. He was born in Arlington, Virginia, and graduated from Olathe South High School in 2008. After attending Coffeyville Community College Kwame as KD Kuro started his rap career in 2012 and has been cultivating and refining his sound over the course of the last 5 years. Kwame grew up with musical influences like N.E.R.D and Missy Elliot that helped to mold the music he creates. His debut album is called “Good/Luck” and it was just released yesterday, August 1, and was co-produced by Chase the Horseman and Nathan “Geesace” Gisecke. “Good/Luck” was years in the making and Kwame is ready for Kansas City and hopefully the world to hear what he is all about.

Kwame Boateng thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

The new album was co-produced by Nathan Giesecke “Geesace” and Dan Smith, of the Lawrence hip hop trio, Ebony Tusks. Kwame has performed with them stage.

10:40

9. KD Kuro –”JULES (feat. Domineko & Chase the Horseman (radio edit)”
from: Good-Luck / Kwame Boateng / August 1, 2017
[This track was produced by Chase the Horseman. KD Kuro is the musical project of Kwame Boateng, a Kansas City based rapper.]

Good/Luck (track listing):

1. Good/Luck (Prod. Chase The Horseman) 02:36
2. JULES FT. Domineko And Chase The Horseman (Prod. Chase The Horseman) 04:01
3. Forest Of Death (Prod. Geesace) 03:21
4. JAGAN (Prod. ITHINKITBBP) 04:34
5. HFIL (Prod. Dan Smith) 02:24
6. Avery’s Bad Dream (Prod. Chase The Horseman) 01:06
7. Visitor Q (Prod. Dan Smith) 04:06
8. LSD (Prod. Geesace) 02:46
9. VICTORY! (Prod. Geesace) 02:54
10. Purple Ghost Ft. Geesace (prod. Geesace) 02:42
11. Moon/Drop (Prod. Chase The Horseman) 04:19

Kwame Boateng KD Kuro and Chase the Horseman, thanks for being with us on WMM.

KD Kuro’s debut album, “Good/Luck” is available at: http://www.kwamekuro.bandcamp.com

Chase the Horseman plays Bottleneck in Lawrence on Friday, August 18, at 8:00 pm.

10:51

10. KD Kuro – “Forest Of Death”
from: Good-Luck / Kwame Boateng / August 1, 2017
[This track was produced by Nathan Giesecke “Geesace.” KD Kuro is the musical project of Kwame Boateng, a Kansas City based rapper.]

10:55

11. Salar Rajabnik – “Ain’t Got No Time”
from: Black & White World / Salar Rajabnik / June 9, 2017
[Produced By: Salar Rajabnik. Engineered By: David Wright at Cherrybox Studios & RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. Mixed By: David Wright. Mastered By: Joshua Stuebe. Art Direction & Design: Kristøpher Martin of Arcane Path. Photography: Samon Rajabnik. Vocals, Electric, Acoustic, Baritone & 12 String Guitars, Piano, Drums & Percussion: Salar Rajabnik. Bass Guitar: Ben Garner. Keyboards, Organ, Piano & Percussion: Johnny Gentile. Fender Rhodes on “I Don’t Want To Wake Up”: Warren Pash. Additional Background Vocals: Leah Korbin. Special thanks to Noam Chomsky for graciously allowing use of his words in “Black & White World.” Black & White World is dedicated to those with the courage to speak truth to power. All Songs Written & Arranged By: Salar Rajabnik / BMI / 2017. Salar Rajabnik is a product of time spent in lots of seemingly contrasting places. Born in the Atlanta area, he was immersed in the world of southern American roots music. The strong Persian cultural influence of his father, an Iranian immigrant, was just as evident at a young age. This was strengthened by time ispent living in Iran. From the beginning this unexpected amalgamation of cultures began to create the foundation that would define him as a musician and person. A move to Kansas City at the age of 12 prompted Salar to pick up his first instrument, the bass guitar. Between the clubs, streets, festivals, churches, basements, bars, arenas, schools, & studios, playing bass, drums, or guitar, he took every opportunity to play that he could. While his influences seem conflicting on the surface level the underlying and unifying principles and themes are strong. Whether he was dancing to Persian music with his family in Iran, learning Motown basslines in his room while his friends listened to boy bands, or jamming in the historic 18th & Vine district with jazz veterans till sunrise, for Salar it’s always been about playing with heart, soul, and honesty. Salar has set out to venerate those who have and continue to respect the gift of music and it’s important role in life, regardless of any classification or style. After years of playing in bands and as a live & studio musician Salar relocated to Nashville, Tennessee & formed a backing band in 2014 & released a debut EP, both dubbed “Moon Age”. Leaving Nashville as a homebase & the Moon Age moniker behind, Salar recently relocated back to Kansas City to release his full length album.]

11:00 – Station ID

12. Salty – “Hello Paradise”
from: Preservation Blues / Independent / February 8, 2017
[Salty is formerly know as Lil Toughies. Formed in early 2016 with Jonathan “JB” Brokaw on guitar & vocals, Zach Turner on synthesizers & sound terror, Andy Erdrich on bass, Ethan “macho man” Savage on drums. Recorded by Jonathan Brokaw. Mixed by Tim Harte and Jonathan Brokaw. Mastered by Tim Harte. all lyrics by Jonathan Brokaw. The current line up includes: Jonathan “JB” Brokaw on guitar & vocals, Zach Turner on synth & sound terror, Ethan “macho man” Savage on drums, Jesslay Huh on bass & texture. More info at http://www.saltykcmo.bandcamp.com ]

[Salty play Revolution Records 2-Year Anniversary Party, Friday, August 4, at 6:00 PM with Deco Auto, Witch Jail, Black Market translation, Hip Shot Killer, and Drugs and Attics.]

13. Tim York – “Want You”
from: Only Human [EP] / Tim York / November 18, 2015
[Kansas City based, Tim York is a singer-songwriter who has been playing since the age of 12.. He has previously released two full-length solo albums prior to his 6-song EP Only Human,.Tim York on vocals, arrangements, guitars, and producer. Oscar Rivas on engineering, guitars, mixing/mastering, and producer.]

[Tim York plays The Riot Room, 4048 Broadway, TONIGHT, Wednesday, August 2, at 8:00 PM, opening for Warbly Jets and YUM.]

14. Great Grandpa – “Teen Challenge”
from: Plastic Cough / Double Double Whammy / July 7, 2017
[Recorded at Hall of Justice, Electric Wall, and Tastefully Loud by Dylan Wall in Seattle, WA. Additional recording at The Wormhole, Goodwin House, and Cat Parrie’s apartment by Pat Goodwin and Dylan Hanwright. Mixed by John Goodmanson. Mastered by Paul Gold of Salt Mastering. Great Grandpa began in Seattle in 2014 when guitarist & vocalist Patrick Goodwin recruited bassist Carrie Miller, drummer Cam LaFlam, and vocalist Alex Menne to form a humble rock band. Inspired by the pop-sensible alternative rock of the 90’s, and offset by a mutual love for noise and math rock, the group set forth to write and record their first EP. During recording, guitarist Dylan Hanwright joined the group, solidifying the lineup. Great Grandpa began performing in the Seattle area in late 2014, frequenting the city’s DIY venues. In March of 2015, their debut EP Can Opener was released on Broken World Media. The EP was met with considerable praise, and has been described as “warm, slightly off-kilter grunge pop”, and “knotty, twisted, and warm rock music that’s as melodically satisfying as it is, at times, confounding.” Great Grandpa began writing their debut LP soon after, and found themselves touring the western US and performing extensively in the Seattle area. Written in 2015 and 2016, Great Grandpa’s debut LP Plastic Cough continues to explore the sonic territory visited in Can Opener, exhibiting infectious melodies across a range of backdrops, from quiet bedroom-pop to explosive, anthemic rock.]

10:12 – Underwriting

15. The Black Mariah Theater – “Honey Stop”
from: Black Hearts / The Black Mariah Theater / November 30, 2016
[First single from debut EP featuring all original songs. Recorded in 2016 at Element Recording Studio. The Black Mariah Theater is made up of twin sisters Sophia Motta on vocals and guitar, and Analiese Motta on drums. A Kansas city-based duo, The Black Mariah Theater’s sound has been described as “eclectic.” Mixing jazzy guitar tones with funky drum beats and angsty lyrics, old jazz comes into the modern world. Anyone with a broken heart and a bit of an attitude can relate to our songs. Influenced by the likes of Billie Holiday, The Black Keys, The Cold War Kids, The Kills, and Chet Baker. More information at: http://www.theblackmrihtheater.bandcamp.com]

[The Black Mariah Theatre play First Friday at Josey Records Fri, Aug. 4, at 7:00 w/ Elisa Cox, Vela.]

[The Black Mariah Theater play The Rino, 314 Armout Blvd, North Kansas City, Friday, August 25, at 8:00 PM with Black Stacey.]

[The Black Mariah Theatre play 90.1 FM’s Crossroads Music Festival, Saturday, September 9.]

16. Heidi Lynne Gluck – “Sadness is Psychedelic”
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 recordBar, 1520 Grand, on Friday, August 4, with Katy Guillen & The Girls, and The AM Trio.]

17. David Bowie – “Rebel Rebel”
from: Cracked Actor (Live) [Los Angeles ’74] / Jones Tintoretto / April 22, 2017
[Cracked Actor (Live Los Angeles ’74) is a live album by David Bowie. It was released posthumously as a Record Store Day release on 22 April 2017 through Parlophone record label. Produced by Bowie and mixed by Tony Visconti, it was recorded on the Diamond Dogs Tour in September 1974, some material from which appeared in the BBC documentary Cracked Actor.The full show spans across five sides of vinyl, with the sixth featuring an etching of Bowie. The album differs from the first Bowie live album, David Live, recorded on the same tour. It features a different and more R&B-oriented lineup, including long time collaborators Earl Slick and Carlos Alomar, as well as, backing singer Luther Vandross. The setlist also includes material recorded for The Gouster, an album which later would turn into Young Americans.] Pitchfork wrote: “This live album is culled from a show late in David’s Bowie’s 1974 tour. It’s heavy on material from Diamond Dogs and Aladdin Sane and finds a drug-addled Bowie in a moment of transition.”]

18. Deadeye – “Nothin’ At All”
from: Deadeye / Jones Tintoretto / July 31, 2016
[Produced by Deadeye. Live take studio sessions from Pittsburg, Kansas based band formed by: Meg McCoy on vocals, guitar & violin; Jenna McCarty on vocals & banjo; Jennifer Murphy on saxophone & vocals; and Taylor Rea on percussion, with A. Sheppard on bass. Recorded and mixed by Rob Nold of Rob Nold Audio in Raytown, MO. Deadeye crafts their love of folk, bluegrass, rock, and country into a homemade, heel-stomping musical blend. The group builds their songs with reverence to the Americana music that rings memories of times long-passed in the Midwest. More information at: http://www.deadeyeband.com.]

[Deadeye play the KC Zine Con at Josey Records, Saturday, August 5, with The New Baboons, Black Market Translation, Gay Girl Cowboy, and Black Creatures.]

11:30 – Interview with Aaron Rhodes

Aaron Rhodes of Shuttlecock Music Magazine on the August 2, 2017 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Aaron Rhodes is a freelance contributing writer at The Pitch Kansas City. And, owner and Editor-in-chief, of Shuttlecock Music Magazine, that he launched in 2015, to feature in-depth coverage of new and VERY emerging music from Kansas City and the surrounding areas. He is the former Editor-in-chief at The Campus Ledger, the student newspaper for Johnson County Community College, where he studied journalism. Aaron graduated from Olathe East High School in 2015 and is based in Kansas City Missouri. Aaron returns to Wednesday MidDay Medley for his third time this year to share music and information about the Shuttlecock Music Showcase 004, Friday, August 4, at 6:00 PM, at Mills Record Company, 4045 Broadway Blvd, KCMO. featuring: Throat Breach, Iddy Vice, Solomon, and Tommy Strauser. This is an All Ages show. More info at: http://www.shuttlecockmusic.com

Aaron Rhodes Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Shuttlecock Music Magazine features concert reviews, photo galleries, interviews, streams of new releases, and updates on the 816 Music Break podcast.

@ShuttlecockMag on Twitter and Instagram
Facebook.com/ShuttlecockMag
http://www.shuttlecockmusic.com

11:35

19. Throat Breach – “Maggot Dance”
from: Helpless / Throat Breach / July 8, 2017
[Throat breach is essentially a recording project of artist and musician Ian Turpin on guitar & vocals, with Frazier Krohn on drums. Formerly known as Napalm Meth. Described as; “Boiling, tar soaked, sludgy grindcore from KC.” Since May 14, 2016 (14 months) Ian has released 2 albums, 5 EPs, 7 singles, 46 songs.]

[Throat Breach play Shuttlecock Music Showcase 004, Friday, August 4, at 6:00 PM, at Mills Record Company, 4045 Broadway Blvd, KCMO with Iddy Vice, Solomon, and Tommy Strauser.]

Throat Breach Discography (with track listing):

Helpless – album – released July 8, 2017
Atomic Meltdown 01:04
Maggot Dance 00:53
11.1 Fucking Billion 00:27
Bush Doctor 00:47
Slaves Wrapped In Chains 00:12
Giving Up Creative Control 00:20
The Keloid Diet 01:33
Frat Boy 00:34
Interlude 01:36
Battered In Oil, Fried In Blood 06:02

Impotent God – EP – released June 10, 201
Impotent God 02:32
Pig Swatter 00:56
Doctor / Lawyer 00:51
Vacancy 00:39

You Sit There And Watch – Single – released May 13, 2017

Atomic Meltdown – Single – Released May 4, 2017

Starve – Single – Released April 27, 2017

Live Short and Suffer – Single – Released April 23, 2017

Prison Birth – EP – Released April 13, 2017
Prison Birth 00:46
Heavy Breathing 00:20
AAA 00:34

Payment – EP – Released March 27, 2017
Payment 00:46
Thick 00:31

Orgy of Sycophants – Single – Released March 2, 2017

2016

Hopeless – Album – released December 17, 2016
Killing Field 01:52
Cremated Remains 00:44
Hallucinihilism 00:57
Bludgeoning 02:35
Graveyard 00:55
Skinned and Tongueless 00:48
Lifeslayer 01:03
11 Fucking Billion 00:23
Rats 00:42
Blood Blessed 03:09

Necrotank – Single – Released October 18, 2016

Emetic Terror – EP – Released September 25, 2016
Blackest Vomit 00:57
Only The Most Rotten 00:33
Total Experimental Dismemberment 00:59
Charred and Unidentified 00:27
Misanthropic Masturbation 00:39
Pipe 01:04

Nuissance – Single – Released September 14, 2016

Gutter – EP – Released July 15, 2016
Gutter 02:03
Aggregate 02:48

EP – Ep – Released May 11, 2016
Emaciated 01:54
Crushed 01:44
Whipped 01:32
Beaten 00:54
Slammed 04:04

11:40

20. Tommy Strauser – “I Want More”
from: hypernormal / Tommy Strauser / April 26, 2017
[Tommy Strauser graduated from De Soto High School in 2011, and the University of Kansas in 2015.]

[Tommy Strauser play Shuttlecock Music Showcase 004, Friday, August 4, at 6:00 PM, at Mills Record Company, 4045 Broadway Blvd, KCMO with Iddy Vice, Solomon, and Throat Breach.]

We are talking with Aaron Rhodes Editor-in-chief, of Shuttlecock Music Magazine, that he launched in 2015, to feature in-depth coverage of new and VERY emerging music from Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Shuttlecock Music Magazine features concert reviews, photo galleries, interviews, streams of new releases, and updates on the 816 Music Break podcast. http://www.shuttlecockmusic.com

Aaron Rhodes wrote in the July 8 issue of The Pitch that, “Iddy Vice is a Kansas City rapper with a distinctive appreciation for grime — Britain’s most successful hip-hop movement. Vice’s debut EP, Christflow, contains the hurried flows and slick production made popular by artists like Skepta and Jme.” Aron also wrote in Shuttlecock Muaic Magazine: “Iddy Vice is a problem. The young and highly capable Kansas City rapper released a small handful of impressive singles over the course of 2016, but without much warning, just dropped his EP in its final days. “Christflow” is six songs long and not one is worth skipping.”

11:48

21. Iddy Vice – “Hell Of A Time (Radio Edit)”
from: CHRISTFLOW [EP] / Iddy Vice / December 28, 2016

[Iddy Vice plays Shuttlecock Music Showcase 004, Friday, August 4, at 6:00 PM, at Mills Record Company, 4045 Broadway Blvd, KCMO with Tommy Strauser, Solomon, and Throat Breach.]

We are talking with Aaron Rhodes Editor-in-chief, of Shuttlecock Music Magazine, that he launched in 2015, to feature in-depth coverage of new and VERY emerging music from Kansas City and the surrounding areas. Aaron Rhodes, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

11:56

22. Solomon – “Shoot My Shot (Radio Edit)”
from: Shoot My Shot – Single / Solomon / July 2, 2017
[Solomon is 23 year old Kansas City based rapper, Jerry Alexander who is originally from St. Louis, Missouri]

[Solomon plays Shuttlecock Music Showcase 004, Friday, August 4, at 6:00 PM, at Mills Record Company, 4045 Broadway Blvd, KCMO with Tommy Strauser, Iddy Vice, and Throat Breach.]

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

Next week, on August 9, we play more New & MidCoastal Releases

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

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Show #693

Wednesday MidDay Medley

Wednesdays, 10 – Noon, on 90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio

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