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WMM Playlist from February 29, 2012

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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, February 29, 2012

New & Local Releases + Beautiful Bodies
+ Sneaky Creeps

1. Field Music – “Start The Day Right”
From: Plumb / Memphis Industries / Feb. 13, 2012
[4th full-length studio album from Sunderland, England band, recorded in their newly-built studio. The band’s core consists of brothers David & Peter Brewis, who played drums for fellow Sunderland band The Futureheads. Plumb was released on plum-colored vinyl. David Brewis told DIY magazine, “I love the fact that the English language has so many homophones. I think it’s one of those unique things about the language which really informs the English sense of humor. It tickles me that we can colour all of the album text and the vinyl plum.” The album’s cover art is a collage assembled by Peter Brewis and based on the painting “Standard Station” by American pop artist Ed Ruscha, a print of which hung in Peter’s bathroom.]

The next 7 tracks represent area band participating in MidCoast Takeover SXSW 2012. The next 14 tracks are all from area bands!

2. The Future Kings – “First Impressions”
from: We Are / Nation of Love Records / February 2, 2011 [Indie rock from Olathe, KS. The Future Kings include: lead vocalist and keyboardist – Jules Starr; and her drummer brother – Brett Pippin; bassist/multi-instrumentalist Matt Epstein; and guitarist Trey Durkin. The Future Kings are part of 26 area bands chosen to be part of MidCoast Takeover SXSW 2012 in Austin Texas, March 16-17. The MidCoast Takeover is a project of The Midwest Music Foundation, a not-for-profit organization working for healthcare of all working musicians. MidcoastTakeover.com gives you all the information you need plus a 30 song download representing all of the local and national bands appearing on stage at the 2012 MidCoast Takeover.]

3. Appropriate Grammar – “Six Foot Dreams”
from: Single release / Independent / 2010 [Appropriate Grammar includes: Nick McKenna – Guitar/Vocals, Alex Dunsford – Lead Guitar, Claire Adams – Bass/Vocals, and Steve Gardels – Drums. Their new release, “Lies and Stories” is coming this Spring. The Future Kings are part of 26 area bands chosen to be part of MidCoast Takeover SXSW 2012 in Austin Texas, March 16-17. ]

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4. She’s A Keeper – “Guidance”
from: She’s A Keeper / Independent / 2011
[5-piece band from Kansas City, includes: Fritz Hutchison – vocals, banjo, percussion; Zac Jurden – vocals, guitar; Colin Nelson – vocals, guitar; Elliott Phillips – bass, mandolin; Kate Sopcich – cello, keyboard. She’s A Keeper has just recently recorded their first music video in promotion of a live EP recorded at Midwestern Musical Co. in KC. The band is currently working on a second full-length album that will be available in the summer of 2012. She’s A Keeper are part of 26 area bands chosen to be part of MidCoast Takeover SXSW 2012 in Austin Texas, March 16-17. More info at: midcoasttakeover.com]

5. Quiet Corral – “One, Two, Three, Oh”
from: Quiet Corral / Independent / December 21, 2010
[6-piece band from Lawrence, Kansas, includes: lead singer Jesse Braswell Roberts, with Jim Barnes, Garrett Childers, Isaac Flynn, Matt Green, and Zach Mehla. The band mixes folk and pop elements with four-part harmonies, and electric guitars mixed with acoustic instruments. Quiet Corral is in concert tonight, Feb 29th @ Chaser’s in Scottsdale, AZ. They’ll be back in KC to be in concert with: The Blackbird Review, and Sara Swenson & the Pearl Snaps, at Czar, this Friday March 2, in a special benefit for The MidCoast Takeover SXSW 2012. Quiet Corral is one of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW.]

6. The Atlantic – “How To Start A War”
from: How To Start A War [EP] / Independent / June 1, 2010
[indie four piece from Kansas City includes: Patrick Robinson (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Brandon Gardner (Lead Guitar/vocals), Eric Augustus Fain (Bass), and M. Blaire Geenens (Drums). One of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW.]

7. Beautiful Bodies – “She’s A Blast”
from: Single / Shipshape Records / 2012
[Indie/rock band from Kansas City that mixes elements of punk, dance, new wave, and rock. Fronted by the magnetic – and at times, mischievous – Alicia Solombrino on VOCALS; Thomas Becker on GUITAR & BACKUP VOX; Luis Arana on BASS; Aaron Crawford on DRUMS. The band has received comparisons to Blondie, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Runaways and Metric. One of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW. More info at thebeautifulbodies.com]

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8. The Blackbird Review – “Mother’s Radio”
from: The Whaler & Other Stories / Independent / November 13, 2010
[KC based 6-piece band includes: the husband & wife team of: Danielle Prestidge & Jacob Prestidge, with: Jeff Larison, Brain Griffith, Ryan Riggs & Jake Myszka. They’ve shared the stage w/ Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Over the Rhine, & Vedera. One of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW in Austin. The Blackbird Review will be in concert w/: Sara Swenson & the Pearl Snaps, and Quiet Corral, at Czar, Fri Mar 2, in a benefit for MidCoast Takeover. More info at: midcoasttakeover.com]

9. Sara Swenson – “Lights Brighter”
from: All Things Big and Small / Independent / 2010
[KC based singer songwriter Sara Swenson, is a full time high school teacher at Platte County High School in Platte City, in her 9th year of teaching. This is the follow-up to her 2009 critically acclaimed selt titled debut. She also released a new EP in late 2011. Sara Swenson & the Pearl Snaps will be in concert w/ Quiet Corral, & The Blackbird Revue, at Czar, Fri Mar 2, in a benefit for MidCoast Takeover. More info at midcoasttakeover.com. Sara Swenson also plays the recordBar, Mon, Mar. 5 at 10:00 PM with Katie Herzig.]

10. David Burchfield – “Arkansas”
from: The Beginning / Independent / 2011
[Produced, engineered, mixed & master by Mike Crawford at the Impossible Box in KC, w/ David Burchfield on vocals & guitar; Leslie Hammer on banjo, fiddle & viola; Seth Jenkins on upright bass, Jeff Larison on pedal steel & dobro; Andy Michael on piano & accordian; and Devon Russell on vocals, choir. David Burchfield will be in concert this Fri, Mar 2 7:00 pm, First Friday at the Beggar’s Table, 2009 Baltimore Ave., KCMO. & Sat, Mar 24 8:30 pm w/ Sara Swenson, at R Bar 1617 Genessee, KCMO in the West Bottoms.]

10:45 – Interview with Alicia Solombrino of Beautiful Bodies

Beautiful Bodies have been compared to Blondie, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and the Runaways. Fronted by the playful and charismatic Alicia Solombrino on Lead Vocals; with Thomas Becker on Guitar & Back-up Vocals; Luis Arana on Bass; Aaron Crawford on Drums, Beautiful Bodies have been playing live since 2005 and have shared the stage with Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Chemical Romance, Cake.

Beautiful Bodies play Beaumont Club, March 12, at 7:00 PM in an all ages show, with Company of Thieves.

The band takes its name from one of Solombrino’s favorite books, the Beautiful Bodies by Laura Cunningham.

Alicia Solombrino was born and raised here in Kansas City and she explained the moment when she knew that she wanted to be a musician. It was when she was in kindergarten. “I saw Madonna on the (1990) MTV (Video Music) Awards performing Vogue,” she said.

Along with being Lead singer, Alicia is also known as a videographer, director, photographer, promotions manager, and web designer, she has been able to put her talents to use in many different ways and with many different venues. Alicia has created videos with many bands including The Republic Tigers and Alacartoona.

Guitarist Thomas Becker, is a Harvard Law graduate. (in Miami, representing victims of a Bolivian massacre in a civil lawsuit against the country’s former president.)

Beautiful Bodies have been playing and touring since 2005, sharing the stage with bands such as Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Chemical Romance, Cake. Har Mar Superstar, Shny Toy Guns, and others.

Beautiful Bodies released the single “You’re A Risk” Oct. 12, 2010?

Over the past few years the band has been writing new songs and now have the opportunity to record these songs with multi-platinum selling producer John Feldmann who has worked with The Used, Panic at the Disco, Good Charlotte, Neon Trees and Hilary Duff. How did you all meet up with John Feldman?

The band will be traveling to Los Angeles and recording for about a month. And have started a Kickstarter grant to help complete the recording of their new record. This past Saturday, February 25, Beautiful Bodies were in concert for their Album Kickstarter Party at the Riot Room, with Mute the Idol, Bears & Company, Last Nights Vice. Tell us about your Kickstarter. You can learn more at thebeautifulbodies.com.

Beautiful Bodies are one of 26 area bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW. This is their third year participating in the MidCoast takeover in Austin.

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11. Molly Picture Club – “Idears (You Don’t Dance Enough)”
from: Molly Picture Club / Independent / March 3, 2012
[KC based band featuring: Aniko Adany- vocals, synths, keys, omnichord, Matthew Hayden- drums, drum sequencing, and Michael Tipton- vocals, guitar, bass. Mike Tipton recently passed on to us brand new tracks from M.P.C.’s new recordings to be released March 3, at 10:00 PM, at the recordBar. The album was mixed and mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlab here in KC. Molly Picture Club will be in concert for a special CD Release Party, Saturday, March 3, at 10:00 PM at the recordBar, 1020 Westport Road. Molly Picture Club will also be participating in 90-.1 FM KKFI’s annual Band Auction. They’ll be on Wednesday MidDay Medley on March 14, listeners get your bidding ready!]

12. In Back of a Black Car – “Spare Me Love”
from: Single / Silver Tongue Records / August 2011
[Made up of former members of: Lovers in Transit, Five Star Crush, and Monta At Odds. This KC based, 4-piece includes: Matt Pluff on Drums, Backing Vocals and iPod; Zachary Bozich on Keyboards, Backing Vocals, and Hand Claps; Mychael Scott Reed on Bass, Programming, Keyboards, Theremin, and Backing Vocals; and Joel Hines on Lead Vocals, Guitar, and Bass.]

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13. Sneaky Creeps – “It Must Be Chemical”
from: World Cup / Independent / Nov. 2010 [Max Crutcher, Andy Davis, Andy Erdrich all met while going to KCAI. Andy Erdrich, who is also a co-founder of BREAD!]

11:13 – Interview with Max Crutcher & Andrew Erdrich

Sneaky Creeps were originally formed by Artists: Max Crutcher, Andy Davis, Andy Erdrich who all met while going to KCAI. Andy Davis moved away, making the Sneaky Creeps a duo of Max Crutcher on Drums and Yell/Talk, and Andrew Erdrich on Guitar and Yell/Talk.

Max Crutcher moved to KC from Tulsa, Oklamoma.

Andrew Erdrich you and Sean Starowitz, both recent graduates of The Kansas City Art Institute, founded: BREAD! KC, an art project conceived in 2010 that creates funding for local artists by hosting a dinner, where for a $10 donation, diners are served a bowl of fresh soup, fresh baked bread, and a ballot. Three different creative projects are presented, and diners vote for one to receive the money collected from the evening. In under a year, BREAD! KC has awarded many thousands in micro-grants to area writers, gardeners, bands and artists.

Andrew Erdrich, besides playing with Sneaky Creeps, organizing and conducting Bread KC events each month, also works as the pressman at Vahalla Studios.

Andrew Erdrich is part of the Urban Culture Project.

Max Crutcher has a blog: yourniverse.blogspot.com

“The Thin Man Wigs Out” was Recorded by Ashley at Infoaming Vortex

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14. Sneaky Creeps – “Flat”
from: The Thin Man Wigs Out / Independent / Jan. 8, 2012
[The 2nd EP from band formed by, Max Crutcher, Andy Davis, Andy Erdrich who all met while going to KCAI. Andy Davis moved away, making the Sneaky Creeps a duo of Max Crutcher on Drums and Yell/Talk, and Andrew Erdrich on Guitar and Yell/Talk. Recorded by Ashley at Infoaming Vortex All material written by Sneaky Creeps, Andy Erdrich, who is also a co-founder of BREAD! Was happy to report that we were the very first to download their new, release, “The Thin Man Wigs Out,” through bandcamp.]

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Max Crutcher and Andrew Erdrich have both been involved in may local art projects and shows at: Spray Booth Gallery, 130 W 18th Wyandotte St. (Volker Bicycles) SprayBoothGallery.com, and City Arts Projects, 2015 Campbell St.

Spray Booth Gallery is largely curated by Andrew Lyles, a classmate of theirs from KCAI.

To check out Max Cruthcher & Andrew Erdrich’s new EP, “The Thin Man Wigs Out” visit: sneakycreeps.bandcamp.com.

For more info about Bread KC! – breadkc.wordpress.com

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We are gave away 2 CDs of: Soft Reeds, “Soft Reeds Are Bastards,” from The Record Machine.

15. Soft Reeds – “Thick of Thin Things”
from: Soft Reeds Are Bastards / The Record Machine / 2010
[newest project from former Golden Republic frontman Ben Grimes. For more info: therecordmachine.net ]

16. Unicycle Loves You – “Wow Wave Cinema”
from: Failure / Mecca Lecca/Highwheel / 2012
[One of the bands coming in to play The Middle of The Map Festival in April. 3rd full length from Chicago based indie rock trio featuring: Jim Carroll on vocals/guitar/keys; Nicole Vitale on vocals/bass; and J.T. Baker/John Rungger on drums.]

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17. Sharon van Etten – “Serpents”
from: Tramp / Jagjaguar Records / February 6, 2012
[3rd studio album, produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, and recorded in his studio over the period of several months. Sharon van Etten was born & raised in New Jersey. She moved to Tennessee to attend Middle Tennessee State University, where she discovered a variety of influential music. After moving back to New Jersey, Van Etten was encouraged by Kyp Malone of TV on the Radio to pursue a career in music.]

18. Frankie Rose – “Interstellar”
from: Interstellar / Slumberland Records / February 7, 2012
[2nd full-length album from Brooklyn vocalist, songwriter and musician She was formerly an original member of acclaimed garage rock acts Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls, and the Vivian Girls.]

17. Fun. – “All The Pretty Girls”
from: Aim and Ignite / Nettwerk Records / Sept. 28, 2010 [One of the bands coming to play The Middle of The Map Festival in April. This is from the debut full length. You may’ve heard this song on Glee.]

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

Sources for Notes: Artist’s websites noted above and wikipedia.org

Show #410

WMM Playlist from: February 22, 2012

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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

Playlist from: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

New & Local Releases + The B’Dinas
+ David Burchfield & Friends LIVE!

1. Loretta Lynn – “The Pill”
from: Loretta Lynn – The Definitive Collection / MCA / 2005 (orig. 1975)
[Loretta Webb, 2nd of 8 children; grew up in Butcher Holler, a section of Van Lear, a mining community in Kentucky. She married Oliver Vanetta “Doo” Lynn, in 1948, at age 13. In an effort to break free of the coal mining industry, at 14, Lynn moved to the logging community Custer, Washington, with her husband. By the time Loretta was 18, The Lynns had 4 children – Betty Sue, Jack Benny, Cissy and Ernest Ray, and in her early 20s she had twin girls, Peggy & Patsy. Loretta Lynn possibly had more banned songs than any other country music artist, including “The Pill,” with lyrics by T. D. Bayless, about a wife and mother becoming liberated via the birth control pill.]

2. O, Giant Man – “Decisions”
from: YO! Giant Man / Independent / January 4, 2012
[Christopher Robbins – Lead Vocals, Guitars; Jake Schulenberg – Bass Guitar, Vocals; Andy Wendling – Percussion, Vocals; Rick Schulenberg – Keys, Vocals, Percussion. O, Giant Man opens for Cloud Nothings at The Riot Room on Mar 12. They will also be part of MidCoast takeover SXSW 2012 in Austin Texas, March 16-17, before going east to play shows Mar 19 in Youngstown, OH and March 22 in Brooklyn.]

3. Cloud Nothings – “Stay Useless”
from: Attack on Memory / Carpark Records / Jan. 24, 2012
[4 piece band from Cleveland, Ohio will be in KC on Mar. 12th, at The Riot Room w/ Mr. Dream and O, Giant Man!]

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We gave away 2 tickets to attend The Latenight Callers CD Release Party, this Saturday Night, February 25, at The Beaumont Club. W/ Federation of Horsepower, American Catastrophe, The Delighted, & Voler Aerial Arts.

4. The Latenight Callers – “Easy Virtues”
from: Easy Virtues / TLNC / 2012
[TLNC were originally formed in Lawrence by baritone guitarist, Krysztof Nemeth, and vocalist Julie Berndsen, With the addition of Guitarist Ellen O’Hayer, Bassist Gavin Mac, and Nick Combs on keyboards. The band hosts a CD Release Party, Sat, Feb 25, at The Beaumont Club. W/ Federation of Horsepower, American Catastrophe, The Delighted, & Voler Aerial Arts.]

[Voler Thieves of Flight will also be performing at the Faction Magazine 2 Year Anniversary Party & Kick-Off Party for Kansas City Fashion Week, tomorrow night! Thursday, February 23, 7:00 PM, at One8Oak Event Space, 1814 Oak Street, KCMO.]

5. Mat Shoare – “Everything You Want”
from: The Empty Spaces / Golden Sound Records / September 7, 2010
[Mat Shoare’s 2010 solo album The Empty Spaces spawned the band The Empty Spaces. Mat Shoare is also a founding member of Everyday/Everynight and a founding partner in Golden Sound Records. The Empty Spaces are one of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW in Austin, The Empty Spaces will be in concert Feb. 25th @ Czar, for the CD Release of The B’Dinas new record: “Morning Party” w/ I Hate You Just Kidding.]

6. The B’Dinas – “Five-Day Weekend”
from: Morning Party / Independent / Feb. 25, 2012
[The B’Dinas will perform at a special CD Release concert for new EP, on Saturday, February 25 at Czar with special guests: The Empty Spaces, Deadringers, and I Hate You Just Kidding.]

10:30 – Interview with The B’Dina’s

The B'Dinas (Photo by Angelic Davila)

What happens when your band’s new EP is being recorded in the home studio of your drummer and halfway through the recording process your drummer moves to a new house, with an irritable neighbor living next door? The B’Dina’s, joined us to answer this question and to talk about their upcoming show at Czar, with The Empty Spaces, and I Hate You Just Kidding, this Saturday Night, February. 25, to celebrate the release of their new EP “Morning Party,” Meredith McGrade and Tess Jehle both had to work, but Katy Guillen, Peter Lawless, and Katelyn Boone, joined us live.

The B’Dinas Roll Call:
Katy Guillen (guitar/vocals/harmonica)
Meredith McGrade (guitar/vocals)
Peter Lawless (bass/vocals/saxophone)
Katelyn Boone (keys/vocals/bass)
and Tess Jehle (drums)

“Morning Party,” is the follow-up to their 2010 debut “Homemade Rock & Roll.”

The new six-song disc is the product of a fraught year of home recording. Among the obstacles was a particularly irritable neighbor.

Drummer Tess Jehle explains: “We recorded the first half at my old house, but then I moved and immediately started getting noise complaints from next door.” Between delaying work on the EP to construct soundproof walls within their laundry-room-cum-rehearsal-space and paying strict attention to every detail of the recording and mixing process.

The B’Dinas feel that Morning Party is a long time coming. But of the effort, guitarist Katy Guillen says, “All the time we took was worth it. I’m very proud of this record, and I think it represents the band at its best.”

Morning Party draws on many genres, beginning w/ the slightly-surreal pop rager “Five-Day Weekend!” and ending w/ the saxophone-driven funky blues of “Mystery Face.”

The B’Dinas show off guitars both searing & sensitive, vocals ranging from gritty & distorted to floating choral arrangements, & lyrical themes from bittersweet to political.

The B’Dinas are already recording their next album.

We also discussed The B’Dinas brother and sister bands: Dream Wolf, Appropriate Grammar, and Claire & The Crowded Stage.

The B’Dinas were voted Audience Favorite at The 2012 HRC Battle of The Bands, back in January, congratulations!

The B’Dina’s, play Czar, with The Empty Spaces, and I Hate You Just Kidding, on Sat., Feb. 25, to celebrate the release of their new EP “Morning Party,” More info at: thebdinas.com

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7. The Hearts of Darkness – “Numeration”
from: Numeration / Bad Way (Split Single) 7″ Vinyl / Shipshape Records / Feb. 18, 2012
[The Hearts of Darkness will play this year’s Midcoast Takeover in Austin for SXSW. In addition they are headlining a benefit show for MidCoast Takeover at the recordBar, 1020 Westport Road, Friday, Feb. 24, with She’s a Keeper and Future Kings. The Hearts of Darkness and The Good Foot have teamed to release a split single 7” that features The Good Foot’s original tune: “Bad Way” and Hearts of Darkness’ first single “Numeration” off the upcoming album. The 7″ vinyl record w/ digital download was officially released Sat, Feb 18, at The Carnivàle du Soul. More info at: heartsofdarkness.net.}

8. The ACB’s – “Xanies”
from: Daytrotter Studio / Independent / Jan. 6, 2012 [Konnor Ervin on lead vocals, Andrew Connor on Guitar, Bryan McGuire on Bass, Kyle Rausch on Drums. Recenting while the band was out on the road, The ACB’s were invited to play for The Daytrotter Sessions, in the Horseshack studios, in Rockford, Illinois. The band recorded four songs: 2 from The ACB’s late 2010 release, “Stona Rosa,” and 2 brand new songs. On January 6, Daytrotter posted the songs at Daytrotter.com. The ACBs play The Brick, 1727 McGee, on Friday, February 24, at 10:00 PM with 4th of July.]

We gave away 2 copies of Fullbloods – “The Perpetual Machine,” on Golden Sound Records.

9. Fullbloods – “Flowers”
fFrom: The Perpetual Machine / Golden Sound Records / 2011
[Ross Brown, Alex Chapman, Bill Pollock, & Glenn Shipps]

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10. The King Canutes – “She”
from: Last Callers and Losers / Independent / 2008
[The King Canutes, a Brooklyn-based duo of: Richard Alwyn Fisher and Keir Woods, who will be in concert in KC at the recordBar Fri. Feb. 24 at 7:00 PM and they’ll be backed up by KC friends: Scott Easterday, Elaine McMilian, Kyle Dahlquist and Pat Tomek. Howard Iceberg and the Titanics go on at 8:00 PM. all before the big MidCoast Takeover benefit show with The Hearts of Darkness.]

11. Howard Iceberg & The Titanics with Lauren Krum – “Not Unless It’s Gonna Be Real”
from: Welcome Aboard! Vol. 6 / Independent / June 26, 2011
[This 7-CD set, includes over 100 new songs, with contributions from over 70 local artists. This track features Lauren Krum on vocals, Richard Burgess on Bass, Pat Tomek on Drums, Chad Rex on Guitar. Howard Iceberg & The Titanics play the recordBar, 1020 Westport Road, this Friday, February 24, with The King Canutes, all before the big MidCoast Takeover benefit show with The Hearts of Darkness.]

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12. David Burchfield – “The Beginning”
from: The Beginning / Independent / 2011
[Produced, engineered, mixed and master by Mike Crawford at the Impossible Box in Kansas City, with David Burchfield on vocals & guitar; Leslie Hammer on banjo, fiddle and viola; Seth Jenkins on upright bass, Jeff Larison on pedal steel and dobro; Andy Michael on piano and accordian; and Devon Russell on vocals, choir.]

11:13 – Interview with David Burchfield

Devon Russell, Leslie Hammer, David Burchfield and Seth Jenkins LIVE in the 90.1 FM studios on Wednesday MidDay Medley 2/22/2012

David Burchfield recently moved back to the Kansas City area after living in Golden, Colorado and working with a solar energy company. David has spent the last 4 years of his life working in environmental education and youth development; helping migrant farmworkers; teaching, hiking, and clearing trails at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico; working with justice issues and children in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Last December David released his new recording, “The Beginning,” which was recorded here in Kansas City with Mike Crawford . David Burchfield joined us to talk about his music and he brought along some of his friends: Leslie Hammer, Devon Russell & Seth Jenkins who played live in our 90.1 FM Studios.

davidburchfieldmusic.com describes the music as “at one time appalachian and at the next sampling field recordings, soaking fiddles in effects, and soaring into the realms of epic indie ballads.” It seems like the music is a reflection of the journeys David’s life has taken.

David’s amazing resume:

Cascade Solar USA – Installer · Aug 2011 to Oct 2011 · Golden, Colorado

Mile High Youth Corps – Roving Crew Leader · May 2011 to Aug 2011 · Denver, Colorado, Conservation, environmental education, youth development, and commuting.

Jewish Community Center – Kids Konnection Coordinator · Mar 2011 to May 2011 · Overland Park, Kansas

Migrant Farmworkers Project – Advocate/Caseworker · Jul 2010 to Feb 2011 · KCMO

Philmont Scout Ranch May 2007 to Jun 2010 · Cimarron, New Mexico
Hiking, teaching, clearing trail, playing bluegrass, adapting a characteristically 1914 affect.

International Justice Mission Legal Intern · Oct 2009 to May 2010 · Guatemala City, Guatemala. Working for security and justice for child victims of sexual violence.

Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture Research/Field Work Intern · Jan 2009 to May 2009 · Kansas City, Kansas Rock n roll n vegetables n justice n stuff.

Heartland Tree Alliance Intern · Aug 2008 to Dec 2008 · KCMO

David performed a song from “The Beginning” called “Have Tried.” Joining David Burchfield on guitar, was Leslie Hammer on fiddle, Devon Russell on mountain dulcimer & vocals, and Seth Jenkins on upright bass.

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00. David Burchfield – “Have Tried” (LIVE)
also available on: The Beginning / Independent / 2011

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David Burchfield’s upcoming live performances:

Friday, March 2 7:00 pm, First Friday at the Beggar’s Table, 2009 Baltimore Ave., KCMO

Saturday, March 24 8:30 pm at R Bar with Sara Swenson, R Bar is located at 1617 Genessee, KCMO in the West Bottoms.

Sara Swenson is a musical mentor to David.

David Burchfield’s CD release show was in December, at Davey’s Uptown. He recently performed with Devon Russell as part of The “Love Hangover” last week at Californos, organized by Scott Easterday.

“The Beginning” was Produced, engineered, mixed and master by Mike Crawford at the Impossible Bo, here in Kansas City.

David Burchfield performed a new song that is not included on his new CD. With David on lead vocals and guitar, Leslie Hammer on banjo, Devon Russell on autoharp and Seth Jenkins on upright bass.

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00. David Burchfield – “Perseids” (LIVE)

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“The Beginning” is available through davidburchfieldmusic.com, at local independent record stores like Vinyl Renaissance, and also through i-tunes.

David Burchfield will be in concert, Friday, March 2 7:00 pm, on First Friday at the Beggar’s Table, 2009 Baltimore Ave., KCMO, and Saturday, March 24 8:30 pm at R Bar at 1617 Genessee, KCMO with Sara Swenson, More info at: davidburchfieldmusic.com.

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13. LAZY – “Lin and Gin”
from: LAZY [EP] / The Record Machine / 2012
[Lazy plays Davey’s Monday February 27.]

14. Adam Lee and the Dead Horse Sound Company – “Drinking, Cheating, Loving, and Leaving”
from: When The Spirits Move Me / Independent / November 16, 2010
[The Sonic Spectrum Tribute Series continues at recordBar, this Sunday, February 26 at 8:00PM with: Honky Tonk Legends, Celebrating Johnny Cash’s Birthday, featuring: Adam Lee & The Dead Horse Co., Whiskey Breath, Starhaven Rounders, and Rex Hobart. A portion of the proceeds goes to Midwest Music Foundation..]

15. The Blackbird Review – “The Whaler”
from: The Whaler & Other Stories / Independent / November 13, 2010 [One of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW in Austin. The Blackbird Review will play R Bar, this Friday, February 24. They’ll also be in concert with: Sara Swenson and the Pearl Snaps, and Quiet Corral, at Czar, Friday March 2, in a special benefit for The MidCoast Takeover.]

Wednesday MidDay Medley in on the web:
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facebook.com/WednesdayMidDayMedleyon90.1FM and
kkfi.org

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

Sources for Notes: Artist’s websites noted above and wikipedia.org

Show #409

WMM Playlist from February 8, 2012

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

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

“The Midcoast Sound – our 90.1 FM Winter Fund Drive Special”

1. The B’Dinas – “Movin’ Movin’”
from: Morning Party / Independent / Feb. 25, 2012
[Winner of Audience Favorite on the Electric Stage at the HRC Battle of The Bands, this past Sunday January 15. The B’Dinas will perform at a special CD Release concert for their new 6 song EP, on Saturday, February 25 at Czar.]

2. Baby Teardrops – “ME Where”
from: X Is For Love / Golden Sound Records / November 15, 2011
[KC native and former Doris Henson leader, Matthew Dunehoo’s new band, was formed in NYC with Megan Thomas and Gerry White. Golden Sound Records of Kansas City re-released “X is for Love” on November 15th, in digital, CD, and for the first time, vinyl formats. The release also included exclusive remixes of album tracks. Matt Dunehoo and a Kansas City version of Baby Teardrops performed a Vinyl release concert on November 25 at The Brick, with Olivetti Letter opening the show.]

Joining us for the 90.1 FM – Winter Fund Drive Show, were very special co-hosts: Bill Sundahl, Maria Vasquez Boyd, Philip ‘blue owl’ Hooser, and Ginny Tadlock.

Bill Sundahl is the founder of Spice of Life Productions, “The Donkey Show,” and The Crossroads Music Festival. Bill Sundahl a musician and singer and songwriter who was part of the Pitch Music Award winning band It’s Over, that ended in 2009., and now the new KC supergroup: The Starhaven Rounders, in concert at the recordBar February 26.

Maria Vasquz Boyd is a regular contributor to Wednesday MidDay Medley where she has produced and hosted special programs. Maria is also an accomplished artist and poet and is a founding member of the Latino Writers Collective.

Philip ‘blue owl’ Hooser is an Actor, playwright, director, and dramaturgical speaker, A published poet, columnist, and sometimes theatrical reviewer. He has worked as a Teaching Artist for Coterie Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, and Heart of America Shakespeare Festival. Philip ‘blue owl’ Hooser is also creator of “Eat Their Words,” a series that is presented regularly at The Fishtank Performance Space and Prospero’s Books.

Ginny Tadlock Went to Bishop Miege High School and lives in Edgerton, Kansas. Ginny is a listener of 90.1 FM and has participated in KKFI’s Online Auction, and now she’s helping with our on-air fund drive. Ginny is also a big supportet of the arts and Kansas City’s Theatre scene.

Please take a moment to Call 1-888-931-0901 to donate to support Wednesday MidDay Medley and 90.1 FM That’s 888-931-0901. Again that number is Call 888-931-0901.

10:17

3. Molly Picture Club – “Idears (You Don’t Dance Enough)”
from: Molly Picture Club / Independent / March 3, 2012 [KC based band featuring: Aniko Adany- vocals, synths, keys, omnichord, Matthew Hayden- drums, drum sequencing, and Michael Tipton- vocals, guitar, bass. Mike Tipton recently passed on to us brand new tracks from M.P.C.’s new recordings to be released March 3, at 10:00 PM, at the recordBar. The album was mixed and mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlab here in KC. M.P.C. recently participated in Sonic Spectrum’s Talking Heads Tribute at the recordBar, and Mike Tipton gave one of the best performances of the night. Mike Tipton was one of our first guests on WMM, in 2004, when he was part of the band Tabla Rasa.]

4. Cowboy Indian Bear – “Mathematician/Colour”
from: Each Other All The Time / The Record Machine / May 11, 2010 [Lawrence, KS band, made up of Beau Bruns, Charles Calhoun, Katlyn Conroy and Martinez Hillard. Currently on tour and playing Chicago tonight at Beat Kitchen. Cowboy Indian Bear will be part of The Middle of The Map Festival.]

5. Fullbloods – “Flowers”
from: The Perpetual Machine / Golden Sound Records / 2011
[Ross Brown, Alex Chapman, Bill Pollock, & Glenn Shipps. Fullbloods will be in concert, Saturday, February 18, at 10:00 PM, at The Brick, 1727 MCGEE, Kansas City, MO with Richard the Lionhearted from Columbia, and Millions of Boys from Omaha, there will also be an acoustic set by Jerad Tomasino. Ross Brown w/Mat Shoare & Jerad Colton Tomasino started Golden Sound Records. Ross Brown and Jerad Colton Tomasino will be our special guests next week on WMM.]

10:36

6. The Hearts of Darkness – “Numeration”
from: Numeration / Bad Way (Split Single) 7″ Vinyl / Shipshape Records / Feb. 18, 2012
[The Hearts of Darkness will play this year’s Midcoast Takeover in Austin for SXSW, they are also slated to appear at this year’s Middle of The Map Festival, and Wakaursa Festival. Bobby Asher tells us that the band expects to release the 2nd full length vinyl later in the Spring. The Hearts of Darkness and The Good Foot have teamed to release a split single 7” that features The Good Foot’s original tune: “Bad Way” and Hearts of Darkness’ first single “Numeration” off the upcoming album. The 7″ vinyl record w/ digital download will be released Sat, Feb 18, at The inaugural Carnivàle du Soul, at the Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway. Hearts of Darkness and The Good Foot will headline the main stage. More info at: heartsofdarkness.net. This split single will be available at all local record stores.]

7. Everyday/Everynight – “You’ve Died In A Dream (single)”
from: Etc. / Golden Sound Records / May 3, 2011
[Evan Ashby on Guitar, Mat Shoare on Guitar/Keyboard/Vocals, Austin Lyon on Drums, and Jerad Colton Tomasino on Guitar/Keyboard/Vocals. Golden Sound Records is a new local recording company who also release the music of Oriole Post, Fullbloods, The Caves, Millions of Boys, Baby Teardrops, and The Empty Spaces, as well as the solo works of Jerad Colton Tomasino and Mat Shoare. Everyday/Everynight, Oriole Post, Empty Spaces and Run Little Rabbit play The Brick, this Friday Night, February 10, for the first of 4 Midcoast Takeover showcase fundraisers to raise money to send over 20 area band to Austin for the SXSW Music Festival.]

10:55

8. The Cave Girls – “I Wanna See The Band”
from: The Cave Girls / Cave Out Records / February 4, 2012
[Robin Campbell, Sara Teasley, and Stephanie Williams are The Cave Girls. Their debut Release was Produced by Pat Tomek at Largely Studios in Kansas City. ]

9. Victor & Penny – “I’ll Never Say ‘Never Again’ Again”
from: Antique Pop / V & P Productions / December 9, 2011
[Victor & Penny performed LIVE on our Sept. 7 WMM. This Chicago / KC based duo is Jeff Freling of the Chicago Blue Man Group; and Erin McGrane of the cabaret group Alacartoona. Antique Pop which contains 8 vintage songs plus 2 original songs written by Jeff Freling and a song written by Barclay Martin.]

11:00 – Station ID

10. Making Movies – “Worry For Me”
from: In Deo Speramus / Independent / May 9, 2011 [In March of 2012 Making Movies will head to Portland, OR, to record its sophomore record under the guidance of legendary artist and producer Steve Berlin of the Grammy Winning rock group Los Lobos. Making Movies will be playing Czar on Feb. 16.]

11. Soft Reeds – “Brave New World”
from: Soft Reeds Are Bastards / The Record Machine / 2010
[newest project from former Golden Republic frontman Ben Grimes. For more information: therecordmachine.net ]

11:14

12. The Grisly Hand – “Black Coffee”
from: Western Avenue / Independent / February 1, 2012
[The new EP contains 2 original songs, “Western Ave.” & “Black Coffee,” and 2 covers, Radiohead’s “Thinking About You” & “Still Feelin’ Blue” by Gram Parsons. The 2 originals are currently being pressed into a 7″ dual A-Side. Nick Davis reports that the band is already back in the studio working on another EP, and they’ll be releasing a full-length around this time next year, with or without any label support.]

13. David Burchfield – “Levee Walk”
from: The Beginning / Independent / 2011
[Produced, engineered, mixed and master by Mike Crawford at the Impossible Box in Kansas City, with David Burchfield on vocals & guitar; Leslie Hammer on banjo, fiddle and viola; Seth Jenkins on upright bass, Jeff Larison on pedal steel and dobro; Andy Michael on piano and accordian; and Devon Russell on vocals, choir of angels. David Burchfield and the gang will play LIVE on Wednesday MidDay Medley on February 22.]

14. Heather Thornton – “Obvious”
from: Obvious / Saunders Street Records / April 28, 2011
[Heather Thornton moved with her family to KC from Arkansas. She has been singing and performing for over 10 years in KC. She plays keyboards and sings and plays on the First Saturday of every month at Jazz 1823 W 39th Street KCMO with Jeramy Johnston – guitar/bass, Brian Ruskin – guitar, Bree Plaster – drums. Heather’s background vocals can be heard on the Saunders Street Records releases of Jen Lawless and William Sauders. More info at Saunders Street Records and Heatherthornton.com.]

11:33

15. The I’ms – “Keeps Me On My Toes”
from: Second MIXES / Independent / 2011 [from their Facebook Page – Collin Rausch, Kyle Rausch, Konnor Ervin. Konner & Kyle also play with The ACB’s. ]

16. The ACB’s – “Feel Winter”
from: Daytrotter Studio / Independent / Jan. 6, 2012
[Konnor Ervin on lead vocals, Andrew Connor on Guitar, Bryan McGuire on Bass, Kyle Rausch on Drums. David Hudnall of The Pitch wrote, “Nobody in the city is writing sharper or more inventive melodies than Ervin, who has honed his craft the old-fashioned way: working a part-time job, living in a (crappy) apartment and practicing music all the time.” Recenting while the band was out on the road, The ACB’s were invited to play for The Daytrotter Sessions, in the Horseshack studios, in Rockford, Illinois. The band recorded four songs: 2 from The ACB’s late 2010 release, “Stona Rosa,” and 2 brand new songs. On January 6, Daytrotter posted the songs at Daytrotter.com.]

17. Ruddy Swain – “Dark Moon”
from: Ruddy Swain [EP] / Independent / November 13, 2011
[Ruddy Swain is David Regnier of Dead Voices and Lauren Krum of The Grisly Hand.]

18. Howard Iceberg & The Titanics w/Kasey Rausch – “The Wrestler”
from: Welcome Aboard! Vol. 1 / Independent / June 26, 2011
[This 7-CD set, includes over 100 new songs, featuring The Titanics: Gary Paredes on lead guitar, Dan Mesh on rhythm guitar, Scott Easterday on bass, Pat Tomek on drums. With contributions from over 70 local artists, who’ve joined in on Howard’s “never-ending recording project” conducted in Pat Tomek’s home studio.]

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19. The Depth and The Whisper – “Be Together”
from: One Steady Breath / Independent / June 28, 2011
[Produced and recorded by John Velghe at Guttersnipe recording. This song features Albert Bickley and Dave Tanner, the principle musicians and songwriters, with Troy Van Horn on lead guitar, Go Go ray on Drums, John Velghe on keyboards and backing vocals and Elaine McMilian on backing vocals. The Depth & The Whisper play Davey’s Uptown with The Brabbock Device, on Valentine’s Day, Feb 14.]

20. John Velghe & The Prodigal Sons– “Heaven’s Waitress”
from: Don’t Let Me Stay / Lakeshore Records / March 13, 2012
[John Velghe – vox, guitars, keyboards. The Prodigal Sons: Mike Alexander – guitar, mandolin, backing vocals; Chris Wagner – bass, backing vocals; GoGo Ray – drum set; Hermon Mehari – trumpet; Sam Hughes – saxophone; Mike Walker – trombone. With: Kirsten Paludan – vocals; James Mitchell – cello; Whitney Williamson – violin; Catherine Root – violin.]

[John will be concert at the recordBar, this Friday, Feb 10, w/ 7-piece, “The Prodigal Sons.” ]

[John Velghe will be our guest on Mar. 21, to talk about the new record and play a few songs LIVE.

[“Don’t Let Me Stay” will have a special release concert, Mar. 24, at The Record Bar that’ll include an 11 piece ensemble, including string players and a horn section.]

Wednesday MidDay Medley in on the web:
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facebook.com/WednesdayMidDayMedleyon90.1FM
kkfi.org

Sources for Notes: Artist’s websites noted above and wikipedia.org

Show #407

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