WMM Playlist from April 18, 2018

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, April 18, 2018

Bach Aria Soloists + Amy Farrand
+ Outer Reaches Explores The World + Thee Devotion

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

2. Hi-Lux – “Dance With My Baby”
from: Hi-Lux – EP / Hi-Lux / Februay 1, 2018
[Originally released as a digital single on June 16, 2017. Then released as a 7 inch Vinyl 45 rpm single with b/w “Don’t Blame Me” on Sunflower Soul Records on January 5, 2018. Now included in this 6 song EP released February 1, 2018. This was part of a series of Single releases from the band. Julia Haile told us that each single demonstrates the different influences of individual members of the band, showing their range from reggae, funk, pop, R&B, and dance. 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 KC. More info at: http://www.hi-lux.bandcamp.com]

[Hi-Lux plays Third Thursday at The Nelson Atkins Musieum of Art, 4525 Oak, KCMO, Thursday, April 19, 6:00 to 9:00 PM.]

[Hi-Lux plays Day-2 of Mills Record Company’s Record Store Day Celebration, on Sunday, April 22, w/ Instant Karma, & Bad Dreamer, 4:30-6:00 PM. Mills Record Company is at 4045 Broadway.]

[Record Store Day is Saturday, April 21, starting in most stores at 7:00 AM – Mills Record Company, Records With Merritt, Josey Records, and Revolution Records in the East Crossroads, Brothers Music in Mission Kansas, Vinyl Renaissance in Overland Park Kansas, Love Records in Lawrence]

3. Yo La Tengo – “Esportes Casual”
from: There’s a Riot Going On / Matador Records / March 16, 2018
[15th album from band formed in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1984. Since 1992, the lineup has consisted of Ira Kaplan (guitars, piano, vocals), Georgia Hubley (drums, piano, vocals), and James McNew (bass, vocals). In 2015, original guitarist Dave Schramm rejoined the band and appears on their f14th album, Stuff Like That There. Despite achieving limited mainstream success, Yo La Tengo has been called “the quintessential critics’ band” and maintains a strong cult following. They chose the name “Yo La Tengo” (Spanish for “I have it”; or referring to a female-gender object or person, also “I’ve Got Her”) in an effort to avoid any connotations in English. The name came from a baseball anecdote. During the 1962 season, New York Mets center fielder Richie Ashburn and Venezuelan shortstop Elio Chacón found themselves colliding in the outfield. When Ashburn went for a catch, he would scream, “I got it! I got it!” only to run into Chacón, who spoke only Spanish. Ashburn learned to yell, “¡Yo la tengo! ¡Yo la tengo!” instead. In a later game, Ashburn happily saw Chacón backing off. He relaxed, positioned himself to catch the ball, and was instead run over by left fielder Frank Thomas, who understood no Spanish and had missed a team meeting that proposed using the words “¡Yo la tengo!” as a way to avoid outfield collisions. After getting up, Thomas asked Ashburn, “What the hell is a Yellow Tango?”]

[On April 28 the band embarks on month-long European Tour, followed by dates in the states, then back to Europe.]

4. Keaton Conrad – “Cinnamon”
from: Waves / Keaton Conrad / January 27, 2017
[Debut full length from 18 year old Kansas native, Keaton Conrad mixes indie rock, house, jazz, and hip-hop. Conrad spent 2 years as the lead singer & keyboardist in the cover band ChangeUp, performing around KC. In 2015 he released a 5-song EP, Panic & Blame.]

[Keaton Conrad plays The Rino, 314 Amour Rd, North Kansas City, Thursday, April 19, at 7:00 PM, with Thames and Luther Vincent Orchestra on April 19th.]

10:11 – Bach Aria Soloists

Bach Aria Soloists – Elizabeth Suh Lane, Beau Bledsoe, and Jeff Harshbarger playing the Tango music of Astor Piazolla on the April 18, 2018 editon of Wednesday MidDay Medley on KKFI 90.1 FM.

Live in our 90.1 FM Studios – performing Astor Piazzolla’s “Bordel from Histoire du Tango” it is the Bach Aria Soloists

5. Bach Aria Soloists – “Bordel from Histoire du Tango” (LIVE)
Elizabeth Suh Lane on violin, Beau Bledsoe on guitar, written by Astor Piazzolla

10:17 – Interview with Bach Aria Soloists

Elizabeth Suh Lane on violin, is Artistic Director of Bach Aria Soloists, Beau Bledsoe on guitar, and Jeff Harshbarger on bass. These three amazing musicians will be joined by Héctor Del Curto, bandoneónist, 2018 Grammy winner for Best Latin Jazz Album; Gustavo Casenave, Latin Grammy-nominated pianist; when Bach Aria Soloists present their critically acclaimed, Night of Tango, this Saturday, April 21, 7:30 pm, at The Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St, KCMO, featuring the quintet classics by Astor Piazzolla, Argentina’s most famous composer and bandoneónist (ban-doe-neo-nist).

It has been five years since Bach Aria Soloists last performed their celebrated Night of Tango, named “Best concert of 2013” and “A concert for the ages” by KCMetropolis. Night of Tango will feature the beloved quintet classics by Astor Piazzolla, Argentina’s most famous composer and virtuoso bandoneónist who revolutionized Tango and remains a towering figure more than 25 years after his death.

The evening’s ensemble will consist of:
Elizabeth Suh Lane, violin, Artistic Director Bach Aria Soloists
Beau Bledsoe, guitar Bach Aria Soloists
Kansas City bassist Jeff Harshbarger
Héctor Del Curto, bandoneón
Gustavo Casenave, piano

Bach Aria Soloists on stage at The Folly Theater for a Night of Tango with Gustavo Casenave on piano, Jeff Harshbarger on bass, Elizabeth S Lane on violin, Hector Del Curto on bandoneón, and Beau Bledsoe on guitar, Saturday, April 21, 2018.

Bach Aria Soloists will return to one of its most critically acclaimed programs when it presents – Night of Tango with two world-class masters of the genre, bandoneónist Héctor Del Curto — 2018 Grammy winner for Best Latin Jazz Album — and Latin Grammy-nominated pianist Gustavo Casenave.

7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 21, at The Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., KCMO 64105
Ticket and information available at: http://www.follytheater.org

About Bach Aria Soloists – Midway through its 18th season, the critically acclaimed Bach Aria Soloists has already launched four sold-out, artistically vital concerts. Dedicated to presenting the genius and relevance of Johann Sebastian Bach, his contemporaries and those he inspired, the adventurous ensemble explores chamber music repertoire from Baroque to Contemporary in new ways through innovative, multi-genre collaborations, introducing new audiences to their scintillating vocal and instrumental artistry.

10:23 – Bach Aria Soloists

6. Bach Aria Soloists – “Piazzolla’s Oblivion” (LIVE)
Elizabeth Suh Lane on violin, Beau Bledsoe on guitar, Jeff Harshbarger on bass
Written by Astor Piazzolla

10:27 – Interview with Bach Aria Soloists

Bach Aria Soloists present their critically acclaimed, Night of Tango, this Saturday, April 21, 7:30 pm, at The Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St, KCMO, featuring the quintet classics by Astor Piazzolla, Argentina’s most famous composer and bandoneónist.

Bach Aria Soloists brings Piazzolla back to KC with Two World-Class Tango Masters

Héctor Del Curto – hectordelcurto.com
Praised by the New York Times as a “splendid player,” Argentinean bandoneónist Héctor Del Curto’s career has spanned more than 25 years and has encompassed traditional Tango, New Tango, Jazz, Classical and World music.

On Jan. 28, Del Curto just won the Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album as a member of the Pablo Ziegler Trio, for the album Jazz Tango.

As one of the world’s most sought-after bandoneónists, he has performed with luminaries across many musical genres, including the Tango legends Astor Piazzolla and Osvaldo Pugliese; Latin jazz giant Paquito D’Rivera; jazz violinist Regina Carter; saxophonist Joe Lovano; and violinist Cho-Liang Lin. He has appeared with such prestigious orchestras as the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Mobile Symphony and Buenos Aires Symphony Orchestra.

Gustavo Casenave – gustavocasenave.com
Originally from Montevideo, Uruguay, Gustavo Casenave is a pianist, composer, producer & educator. He has been called “one of the best pianists our country has” by Uruguayan newspaper Diario El Pais. He was a Latin Grammy nominee in 2012 and 2014.

He has toured throughout Europe, Asia, South America, Central America and United States, performing in the prestigious festivals and concert halls throughout the world. As a composer, Casenave has composed and arranged more than 200 works, including original music for movies. He received the prestigious Organization of American States scholarship to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he received the Professional Music Achievement award. His composition Fragiltimer for the Past Future was named one of 10 best original compositions from Berklee in the last 30 years.

“KC has proven that they love Jazz and Tango. We believe our community will relish in this concert of Piazzolla’s passionate music expertly combining his singular language of Tango with jazz and classical influences,” says Elizabeth Suh Lane, Artistic Director-Founder-violinist. “We are extremely fortunate to be sharing the stage with Hector and Gustavo. The virtuosity of our musicians and the searing music will sweep our listeners away to Buenos Aires for an experience that will last for much longer than one night!”

BAS is led by Artistic Director-Founder-violinist Elizabeth Suh Lane. The ensemble also includes Sarah Tannehill Anderson, soprano; Elisa Williams Bickers, harpsichord, organ and piano; and Beau Bledsoe, guitar.

2018 Concert Calendar
Feb. 10: Opus 22 the Organ and BAS
April 21: Night of Tango
June 16: Bach Aria Soloists and the Kansas City Chorale, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Funded in part by a donation from the Estelle S and Robert A Long Ellis Foundation.

Financial assistance provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

Jeff Harshbarger has a show Thursday night, April 19, with his Trio, at American Jazz Museum.

Bach Aria Soloists present their critically acclaimed, Night of Tango, this Saturday, April 21, 7:30 pm, at The Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St, KCMO, featuring the quintet classics by Astor Piazzolla, Argentina’s most famous composer and bandoneónist.

http://www.follytheatre.org / http://www.bachariasoloists.com

10:32 – Bach Aria Soloists

7. Bach Aria Soloists – “Libertango (Brief version)” (LIVE)
Elizabeth Suh Lane on violin, Beau Bledsoe on guitar, Jeff Harshbarger on bass
Written by Astor Piazzolla

10:35 – Underwriting

8. Amy Farrand & The Like – “Scared To Death of Dying (Radio Edit)”
from: One / Amy Farrand / April 28, 2018

10:41 – Interview with Amy Farrand

Amy Farrand sharing new music from her band Amy Farrand and The Like, on the April 18, 2018 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley on KKFI 90.1 FM.

Amy Farrand plays over a dozen instruments, bass, drums, lap steel, guitar, she has hosted variety shows, and radio shows and has been a a member of the bands: American Catastrophe, Experimental Instrument Orchestra, Shotgun Idols, Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, Atlantic Fadeout, The Silver Maggies. One reviewer wrote of her, “Amy Farrand is a tough-as-nails vocalist making her an invaluable asset to any live act.”

Amy Farrand joins us to share music from One, the new 11-song debut full length album from her new band, Amy Farrand & The Like.

Amy Farrand & The Like play a special Album Release Show at Davey’s Uptown Rambler’s Club, 3402 Main St., Saturday, April 28 at 9:00 pm, with Pamper The Madman with GAV7D.

Amy Farrand, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Congratulations on the new record.

The Like includes: Amy Farrand on lead vocals & guitar, Steve Tubbert on bass, Felix Dukes on drums, Kyle Dahlquist on keyboards & backing vocals, Stephan Jean-Francois on trumpet, and Katie Gilchrist on backing vocals.

One was recorded with Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlab.

10:48

9. Amy Farrand & The Like – “White Girl Wasted (Radio Edit)”
from: One / Amy Farrand / April 28, 2018
[Amy Farrand & The Like are Amy Farrand on lead vocals & guitar, Steve Tubbert on bass, Felix Dukes on drums, Kyle Dahlquist on keyboards & backing vocals, Stephan Jean-Francois on trumpet, and Katie Gilchrist on backing vocals. 11-song debut album was recorded w/ Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab.]

Amy Farrand & The Like play a special Album Release Show at Davey’s Uptown Rambler’s Club, 3402 Main St., Saturday, April 28 at 9:00 pm, with Pamper The Madman with GAV7D.

10:58

10. Amy Farrand & The Like – “Dragon Woman”
from: One / Amy Farrand / April 28, 2018
[Amy Farrand & The Like are Amy Farrand on lead vocals & guitar, Steve Tubbert on bass, Felix Dukes on drums, Kyle Dahlquist on keyboards & backing vocals, Stephan Jean-Francois on trumpet, and Katie Gilchrist on backing vocals. 11-song debut album was recorded w/ Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab.]

11:01 – Station ID

11. SUNU – “Liberation” (on 7” Vinyl)
from: Food, Inc. – Single b/w “Liberation” / Sunflower Soul Records / December 11, 2015
[Rev. Aaron Morris – Trumpet & Lead Vocals; Dan Pem – Tenor Sax; Chris Leopold – Trombone; Mike Hamm – Guitar; Chris Shaw – Bass; Dylan Bassett – Drums & Percussion; Alex Thiessen – Drums & Percussion; Taylor Babb – Drums & Percussion. Recorded, mixed, & produced by Chris Hazelton. Mastered by Adam Boose at Cauliflower Audio.]

[SUNU plays Outer Reaches Explores The World, at recordBar, 4/20]

11:04 – Interview with Brenton Cook & Dedric Moore

Dedric Moore and Brenton Cook share information about Outer Reaches Explores the World on the April 18, 2018 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley on KKFI 90.1FM.

Brenton Cook studied Computer Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, in Rolla, Missouri, where he also had his own college radio show. He formed the Kansas City independent music label, Haymaker Records in January 2014. The label has released multiple full length albums, from Monta At Odds, HMPH!, Be/Non, Jorge Arana Trio, Riala, Mysterious Clouds, Sie Lieben Maschinen, Schwervon!, and others. For the last 5 years, Brenton & Haymaker Records has co-sponsored & co-curated of the Outer Reaches Music Fest with Dedric Moore.

Dedric Moore launched this festival in 2012. The idea grew out of the music he was creating with his Brother Delaney Moore at the HQ Artspace in KCK. Dedric is a member of the bands Monta At Odds, Mysterious Clouds, and Gemini Revolution. He has also produced recordings for the Philistines and HMPH, and others.

Brenton Cook and Dedric Moore join us to share information about, Outer Reaches Explores the World, this Friday, 4/20, at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, KCMO. The night includes: SUNU, Enrique Javier Chi, Harptasia feat. Calvin Arsenia, Teri Quinn, Brandon Draper’s Drum Safari, and DJ Memo. More info at: http://www.outerreachesfest.com/

Brenton Cook & Dedric Moore thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Outer Reaches showcases the left-of-center, under-the-radar artists experimenting and pushing boundaries within their respective genres. Regional, national, and international touring acts comprise the annual fest, with previous appearances from Deerhoof, El Ten Eleven, and Magic Castles.

The show celebrates boundary-pushing music while emphasizing a broader geographic appeal, giving prominence to artists inspired by rhythms & traditional world instruments.

The show begins with a lecture and workshop on world percussion from Brandon Draper’s Drum Safari.

Other performers include Smoky Mountain banjo folk artist Teri Quinn;

Harptasia, a multi-harp project featuring Calvin Arsenia;

a solo set from Making Movies’ frontman Enrique Javier Chi;

and Afrobeat, funk, jazz, and soul group SUNU.

Live video projection will be provided by XO Blackwater;

DJ Memo will be play dance-friendly vinyl from around the globe between sets.

Outer Reaches Explores the World is a partnership between the festival and Midwest Music Foundation and has been made possible through a grant from the Kansas City Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.

Midwest Music Foundation (MMF), a nonprofit organization founded in 2008, provides health care assistance, education, and resources to the Kansas City music community, and receive proceeds from ticket sales for the April 20 event.

The event is 18 and older, or all ages when accompanied by a parent.

11:11

8. Making Movies – “Brave Enough (feat. Hurray for the Riff Raff & Alaina Moore)”
from: I Am Another You / Making Movies / May 26, 2017
[Enrique Chi on lead vocals, electric guitar, el piano; Alynda Segarra on lead vocal, Alaina Moore on background vocals, Steve Berlin of Los Lobos synth organ; Juan-Carlos Chaurand on congas, timbales, percussion, Diego Chi on bass, d-synth, b3 organ; and Brendan Culp on drums. 3rd full length release: from KC 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. Upon their release of this album Making Movies kicked off a 22-date Immigrants Are Beautiful Tour, a celebration of solidarity in the face of fear-mongering and hate. Frontman Enrique Chi shared, “It’s time to realize we are all part of this continuum, this beautifully flawed human race that has migrated from every continent to bring us all the beauty we enjoy today.” The band’s social statement is straightforward enough that they can express it in four words: “We Are All Immigrants.” In supporting that cause, a portion of all proceeds from the album and tour go to the National Immigration Law Center. Enrique Chi, describes, “since making the album, the tides have shifted and the underbelly of systematic racism has reared its ugly head. It is no longer time to be silent is time for us to raise our voices.” The quartet has toured with Arcade Fire, Thievery Corporation, Cold War Kids, Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Tennis, Sergio Mendoza of Calexico, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Hurray for the Riff Raff.]

[Enrique Chi plays Outer Reaches Explores The World, at recordBar, 4/20]

11:15 – More Interview with Brenton Cook & Dedric Moore

Brenton Cook and Dedric Moore organizers of the Outer Reaches Music Festival join us to share information and Music about the night.

Brenton Cook & Dedric Moore thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Funding is from the KC Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund. Special promotions provided by KKFI 90.1 FM.

Outer Reaches Festival was held during the last weekend of September in 2017. Have you set dates for this year’s fest? Will it be at recordBar again?

Dedric Moore, tell us about the upcoming Mysterious Clouds EP My Head is Going Round. You sent us the EP prior to it’s release and we’ve been playing tracks from it, in fact the two we’ve played have featured the band collaborating with Your Friend. Lawrence musician,Taryn Blake Miller.

Brenton, Haymaker just recently release a new full length from Be/Non and two 7′ singles for Frieght Train Rabbit Killer, what else is happening at Haymaker?

Brenton Cook & Dedric Moore thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Outer Reaches Explores the World, is this Friday, 4/20, at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, KCMO. Proceeds benefit the Midwest Music Foundation. The night includes: SUNU, Enrique Javier Chi, Harptasia feat. Calvin Arsenia, Teri Quinn, Brandon Draper’s Drum Safari, and DJ Memo. More info at: http://www.outerreachesfest.com/

10. Teri Quinn – “Moons and Meltdowns”
from: Moons and Meltdowns / Teri Quinn / April 17, 2016
[KC based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Teri Quinn. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Teri Quinn moved to Kansas City in 2009 to study Clarinet Performance and Music Composition at the University Of Missouri Kansas City’s Conservatory of Music where Teri graduated in 2013. Teri Ann Quinn plays banjo & sings with Abandoned Bells with Tyson Schroeder on drums & vocals, and Krysztof Nemeth on baritone guitar. Teri plays clarinet and guitar for Claire and the Crowded Stage and has also contributed experimental compositions for The Black House Collective.]

[Teri Quinn plays Outer Reaches Explores The World, at recordBar, 4/20]

11:28 – Underwriting

11. Thee Devotion – “Shake It Up”
from: Chapel / Woundup Records / April 7, 2018
[Thee Devotion is a KC based, “chickenshack” & “garage soul” band formed on January 1, 2008 with Davin Watne on guitar, keyboards, harmonica & vocal; Chris Teasely on keyboards, organ, harmonica, flute, trumpet, & vocals; Bruce Eddy on bass and vocals; and Keith Patterson on drums and vocals. Chapel is their second record and was produced by Bill Honan who also played piano and moog. Jesus Negron and Sean Branagan played percussion and David Williams played pedal steel on the record. All songs written by Thee Devotion.]

11:34 – Interview with Davin Watne & Chris Teasley


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Chris Teasley and Davin Watne share new music from their band Thee Devotion on the April 18, 2018 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley on KKFI 90.1 FM.

Chris Teasley is an artist and musician. Chris is currently in several bands: The New Lost Souls, Heavy Figgs, Dynamite Defense and Thee Devotion and lends his musical skills to several other bands as well. He is also a painter. He studied at School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

Davin Watne is also an artist and musician as well as an educator. He is a professor at UMKC where I teaches Painting and Drawing. He is a practicing artist that exhibits nationally, internationally and locally. He studied The Kansas City Art Institute.

Davin Watne plays guitar, keyboards, harmonica & sings in the KC based 4-piece band, Thee Devotions with Chris Teasely who plays keyboards, organ, harmonica, flute, trumpet, and sings. Thee Devotion’s released their new album Chapel on vinyl, on April 7, 2018

Davin Watne & Chris Teasley, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

The two other members of Thee Devotion, Bruce Eddy who plays bass and sings; and Keith Patterson who plays drums and sings.

Davin told us the band first started in January 1, 2008, with Davin ad our drummer Keith Patterson. They formed Thee Devotion out of the ashes of our first band together called Emma Feel.

We both love Funk and Soul music and wanted to explore it more. So we brought on some other musicians to help fill out the sound and expand our vision.

The Devotion call their music: “chickenshack” & “garage soul”

Chapel is the band’s second record and was produced by Bill Honan who also played piano and moog.

Jesus Negron and Sean Branagan played percussion and David Williams played pedal steel on the record.

All songs written by Thee Devotion. We have two records out on vinyl and on many digital platforms like Spotify, iTunes, Pandora and YouTube.

11:41

12. Thee Devotion – “Ooooo Weeeee”
from: Chapel / Woundup Records / April 7, 2018
[Thee Devotion is a KC based, “chickenshack” & “garage soul” band formed on January 1, 2008 with Davin Watne on guitar, keyboards, harmonica & vocal; Chris Teasely on keyboards, organ, harmonica, flute, trumpet, & vocals; Bruce Eddy on bass and vocals; and Keith Patterson on drums and vocals. Chapel is their second record and was produced by Bill Honan who also played piano and moog. Jesus Negron and Sean Branagan played percussion and David Williams played pedal steel on the record. All songs written by Thee Devotion.]

11:46 – More Interview with Davin Watne & Chris Teasley

We are talking with Davin Watne & Chris Teasley of the band Thee Devotion their new album Chapel was released on vinyl, on April 7, 2018

Davin Watne & Chris Teasley, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

Chris’s wife Sara Teasley plays with him in The Heavy Figs, and The New Lost Souls, and also plays in The Cave Girls.

Chapel is the band’s 2nd record and was produced by Bill Honan who also played piano and moog.

Jesus Negron and Sean Branagan played percussion and David Williams played pedal steel on the record.

All songs written by Thee Devotion. Thee Devotion have two records out on vinyl and on many digital platforms like Spotify, iTunes, Paradora and YouTube.

11:55

13. Thee Devotion – “Slinky Tight”
from: Chapel / Woundup Records / April 7, 2018
[Thee Devotion is a KC based, “chickenshack” & “garage soul” band formed on January 1, 2008 with Davin Watne on guitar, keyboards, harmonica & vocal; Chris Teasely on keyboards, organ, harmonica, flute, trumpet, & vocals; Bruce Eddy on bass and vocals; and Keith Patterson on drums and vocals. Chapel is their second record and was produced by Bill Honan who also played piano and moog. Jesus Negron and Sean Branagan played percussion and David Williams played pedal steel on the record. All songs written by Thee Devotion.]

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

Next week, on April 25, John Keck joins us to share music from his new EP, Out In The Cold – 12th Street Singles, and his show with John Statz Friday, April 27 at Replay Lounge in Lawrence. Also next week, Patrick Alonzo Conway joins us to share music and information about Kansas City’s Gamelan Genta Kasturi and their 15th Anniversary performance at The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Sunday, April 29 at 2:00 PM. Also next week, Joe Athon and friends, drop in to share stories about their 1990’s group, the Purple Skunk Funk Band, and their special reunion show Saturday, April 28, at Knuckleheads. Also next week, members of Grand Marquis join us to share music from their new album, Brighter Days, and share info about their Brighter Days CD Release Party at Knuckleheads, Saturday, April 28, at 8:30 with Victor & Penny, and Brandon Phillips & The Condition. And if that isn’t enough, we will talk with legendary singer-songwriter, Cris Williamson who has just released her 29th album, Motherland, and will be in Kansas City, in concert, for the first time in over 10 years, at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, Saturday, April 27, at 7:00 pm.

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

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Show #730

WMM Playlist from September 6, 2017

Wednesday MidDay Medley
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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]

Josey Records VIP Venue @ Hilliard Gallery – All Ages

Crystal Rose & Duncan Burnett 10:00 to 10:20
TBA & TBA 8:00 to 8:20

MARCHING COBRAS 8:30 to 8:45
March from 19th & McGee up to street between The Living Room & MOD

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

SPONSORS:
Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Kissick Construction
Josey Records
Boveri Realty Group
KCPT
Missouri Bank
KJug Guitars

Beverage / Food Sponsors:
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Central States Brewing Company

Media Partners:
Ink KC
90.9 FM The Bridge

Community Partners:
KC America’s Creative Crossroads
Midwest Music Foundation
KCPT

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

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

Show #698

WMM Playlist from June 28, 2017

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, June 28, 2017

KKFI Collaborations at The Folly Theatre
+ Soul Revival + Ivøry Black +
Anna Selle & Bill Dickey of “HearQueer”

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

2. HI-LÜX – “Dance With My Baby”
from: Dance With My Baby – 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 collaborates w/ Barclay Martin at KKFI Collaborations Live!, Fri, June 30 at The Folly Theatre]

3. Calvin Arsenia – “Smoke and Mirrors”
from: Catastrophe / Calvin Arsenia / February 14, 2017
[Calvin Arsenia premiered these songs in a live show at recordbar last November. Since Calvin Arsenia came home to KC after living in Edinburgh, Scotland, he has released his EP, Moments, in 2014, and his EP Prose in 2015, and his Folk Alliance exclusive EP Catastrophe in 2016. He has played Folk Alliance International, Kansas City Fringe Fest, The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, The Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts. Standing at 6 foot 5 inches, Arsenia’s powerful vocals span a 3.5 octave range, while playing piano, bango, guitar and harp Calvin teaches music to elementary students. Calvin is also a graduate of Artist INC.]

[Calvin Arsenia plays KKFI Collaborations Live! with Quixotic on June 30, The Folly Theatre.]

[Calvin Arsenia plays recordBar Thursday, July 6 at 7:00 PM with Sara Swenson]

4. Barclay Martin Ensemble – “Stay With Me a While”
from: Dawn / Independent / June 5, 2008
[Barclay Martin on vocals & guitar, Mark Lowrey on piano, Rick Willoughby on bass, Giuliano Mingucci on drums, Erin McGrane on background vocals & percussion. This was #1 on our Best Recording of 2008.]

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

10:15 – Interview with Bill Sundahl

Since May of 2014 Bill Sundahl has served as 90.1 FM KKFI’s Special Events, Volunteer, Underwriting Coordinator. Prior to that he was owner of Spice of Life Productions. For more than a decade he has produced the Crossroads Music Fest, the Spring Dance, The Donkey Show, and many more great Kansas City events. He is also a working musician, playing bass and singing in the Starhaven Rounders. Bill was honored with Urban Hero Award from the Kansas City Downtown Council in 2007 and has won two Pitch Music Awards. He’s also on the Advisory Board of the Midwest Music Foundation. Bill joins us today to share details about KKFI Collaborations, Friday June 30, at 8:00 PM at The Folly Theatre.

Plus today is his Birthday!!!

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

KKFI 90.1 FM Presents: Collaborations Live! At Folly Theater – June 30, 2017
A Fundraiser for KKFI 90.1FM, Kansas City Community Radio

The Folly Theater, 300 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105

kkfi.org/events for All Info and Tickets

6:00 pm – VIP Includes:
-Reception w/ Artists performances in the Folly Board Room
-Complementary appetizers and cocktails,
-Preferred Seating Options (Box Seats and First 3 Rows)

7:15pm – Panel on the nature of collaboration in todays world

8:00pm to 10:30pm – Performances

A night of innovative original music, film, and dance. A genuine theatrical experience. Seven sets of arts organizations will perform a series of original, spectacular, and unique collaborative artistic creations, live on the world famous Folly Theater stage. KKFI will also record the performances and for an Audio CD to use in future fundraising efforts.

The night begins with a VIP Reception in the Folly Board Room with appetizers and cocktails between 6pm and 7pm. The On-Stage portion of the night will begin at 7pm with a panel discussion on the nature of collaboration in todays artistic world. Collaborative Artist Performances between 8pm to 10pm with an Intermission at 9pm.

Collaborations

Quixotic – Aerial Arts, Ballet, Musicians & Visually Stunning Effects.
w/ Calvin Arsenia – Harpist, Guitarist, Songwriter

Kelley Hunt – Roots & Blues Artist from Lawrence KS, Tours the world.
w/ Jeff Black – Folk Musician & Songwriter for Allison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, and many more from Nashville TN, but was raised in Liberty MO and cut his teeth in KC.

Enrique Dante Chi (of Making Movies) w/ students of Art as Mentorship
w/ UMKC Composition & Performance Students

Amado Espinoza – Bolivian Folk Musician & Composer / Arranger
w/ Hot Club KC – Qypsy Jazz in the Style of Reinhardt & Grappelli

Films of Ensemble Ibérica – Outstanding live performances captured on film
Ensemble Ibérica – performs the music of Ibéria (Spain and Portugal)
Elk’s Pride Pictures, LLC – Film Maker/Artist – Matthew Dunehoo

Barclay Martin – Songwriter of Barclay Martin Ensemble & The Snow Globes
w/ Julia Haile – Vocalist w/ The Buhs & Hilux, Former lead vocalist for The Goodfoot

A La Mode – Jazz Ensemble
w/ Burlesque Downtown Underground – Burlesque Troupe

The Topeka Freedom Singers – Short Documentary
Rita Chiarelli – Folk Alliance International Artist in Residence and Canadian Blues & Folk Artist builds choir in Topeka Womens Prison
w/ State City Films – Film Maker/Artist – Mikal Shapiro

Tickets at http://www.kkfi.org/events or http://www.FollyTheatre.org – 816-474-4444

VIP Box Seats = $120.00
VIP Floor Seats A-C = $90.00
Floor Seats D-K / Balcony Seats A-D = $40.00
Floor Seats L-W / Balcony Seats E-H = $30.00
Upper Balcony Seats K-Q = $20.00

Sponsors:
Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund
Metzler/Copaken Initiative
Kissick Construction Company, Inc.
Stockyards Brewing Co.
Folk Alliance International
Mattie Rhodes Center
Californos
Cupini’s

KKFI 90.1 FM Presents: Collaborations Live! At Folly Theater – June 30, 2017
A Fundraiser for KKFI 90.1FM, Kansas City Community Radio

10:30 – Underwriting

5. Soul Revival – “Comeback”
from: Back to Love – EP / Soul Revival / June 2, 2017
[Soul Revival is a R&B/Soul duo based in Kansas City featuring singer and songwriter Derick “Derick Pierre” Cunigan and producer Desmond “D. Professor” Mason. More information at http://www.soulrevivalmusic.com]

10:36 – Interview with Desmond Mason and Derick Cunigan

Desmond Mason and Derick Cunigan of Soul Revival on the June 28, 2017 edition of Wednesday MidDay Medley

Kansas City based producer, and musician and keyboard player, Desmond Mason is originally from Los Angeles. He went to Southeast High school and studied History and Higher Education at UMKC. Desmond has worked at Park University, and the American Jazz Museum. Desmond is a versatile performer and composer, who desribes his music as “firmly rooted in KC Kazz, R & B, gospel, and hip-hop music and strives to be something that the audience can feel in their spirit.”

Derick Cunigan is a singer, songwriter who is originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He studied broadcasting at Northwest Missouri State University. He has worked for KMBC Channel 9, Steel City Media and KBEQ, KFKF, and KCTV Channel 5.

Together Desmond and Derick are Soul Revival an R&B/Soul duo based in Kansas City. Their debut EP, Back To Love was just released on June 2, 2017. More information at http://www.soulrevivalmusic.com

Desmond Mason and Derick Cunigan, welcome back to Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Soul Revival won round one of the The Hot 103 Music Showcase competition in May.

‘Fall In Love” has been on the indie soul charts for 14 consecutive weeks with 2 of those ranking #1.

10:44

6. Soul Revival – “Fall in Love (feat. Paula Saunders & Jeff Stocks)”
from: Back to Love – EP / Soul Revival / June 2, 2017

Soul Revival is a R&B/Soul duo based in Kansas City featuring singer and songwriter Derick “Derick Pierre” Cunigan and producer Desmond “D. Professor” Mason.

11:56

7. Soul Revival – “Out of Time”
from: Back to Love – EP / Soul Revival / June 2, 2017

11:00 – Station ID

11:00 – Interview with Ivøry Black

Singer songwriter Ivøry Black has been busy this year playing Crossroads Music festival, The Middle of the Map Festival, The Westport Roots Festival, the KCPT Screening of “Real Boy” at The Kansas City Publlic Library. Ivøry Black plays the Kauffman Stadium, July 1, before the 1:15pm Royals home game. Born in 1986 in Peoria Illinois, and given up for adoption at the age of four, it was difficult to find trust in people after living with eight different foster families. Running away at 15, Ivøry moved from Indiana to Oklahoma and eventually ended up in Seattle. In 2011 Ivøry moved to Kansas City, and has became a part of new family. On June 23, 2015, Ivory released the debut EP, “Ready Get Set.” Ivøry is now currently in the process of writng and recording a debut full-length album, to be released in early 2018. Ivøry Black joins us to share new songs including, “Family Tables” that will be released as a single in August. Ivøry Black plays Revolution Records, on Friday July 7. Ivøry Black will be featured in, Revolutions Per Month. RPM is a dinner show hosted by Record Machine at Ollie’s Local on Saturday, July 8. More information at http://www.ivoryblackmusic.com

Keenan Franklin plays bass in Ivøry’s band.

Since we last talked on the radio Ivøry Black has been very busy.

Ivøry Black played Middle of The Map Fest, Friday, May 5, at The Westport Saloon.

Ivøry Black played LIKEME LikeHouse / KC Center for Inclusion – Teen Prom, May 12.
Note: LikeMe Lighthouse is now The Kansas City Center For Inclusion http://www.inclusivekc.org

Ivøry Black played Westport Roots Festival May 27th, at Westport Saloon

Ivøry Black played the June 9th Charity concert to raise funds for Cross-Lines.

Ivøry Black played the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library, on June 10th taking the stage for the KCPT screening of a documentary called “Real Boy” about a young man’s transition from female to male. The subject of the film, 19 year old Bennett Wallace is a talented musician and finds his voice and comfort in music.

11:06

8. Ivory Black – “Family Tables” (Live)

More information at http://www.ivoryblackmusic.com or Facebook/ivoryblackmusic

Ivøry Black’s debut EP, Ready Get Set was released in June 2015, recorded and mastered by Larry Gann of Awestruck studios. Micah Burdick on guitar, Craig Kew on bass, and Lester Estelle, drummer for Kelly Clarkson, on drums for Ivory ‘s EP.

The new album is being recorded in Ivøry’s home studio, a dream made possible by the management skills of Klaartje Van Lue, who took the opportunity to guide Ivory’s career.

Klaartje Van Lue is Ivory’s manager and she was the one who helped IVØRY find her way to KC.

11:15

9. Ivory Black – “Tidal Waves” (Live)

11:25

10. Ivory Black – “Compound Love” (Live)

[Ivøry Black plays the Kauffman Stadium, July 1, just before the Royals home game.]

[Ivøry Black plays Revolution Records, on Friday July 7.]

[Ivøry Black will be featured in Revolutions Per Month. RPM is a dinner show hosted by Record Machine at Ollie’s Local on Saturday, July 8.]

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

11:30 – Underwriting

11. Rachel Mallin – “Noise of The Night”
from: The Persistence of Vision EP / Independence / September 12, 2014
[Rachel Mallin is from Kansas City, MO. At the age of 19 she released her self produced 4-song, EP The Persistence of Vision. The songs were written and created by Rachel in her mother’s basement during the summer of 2014, and recorded, mixed, and produced by Rachel Mallin in September. “Listener’s are immersed into Rachel’s writing and production as each song musically transcends the discord of human emotion into a harmonious wave of expression.” Co-mixed by Michael Kessler. Mastered by William Reeves at Centro Cellar Studio. In less than a year following her four-track EP’s release, her songs “Razorback” and “Noise of the Night” were broadcast on radio stations in Kansas City and nationally. In 2015 Rachel formed a band called The Wild Type. Rachel Mallin & The Wild Type also revealed a new song: “Something Wicked” on the on the new compilation series How To Keep Dreaming from The Record Machine released September 10, 2015.: http://www.HowToKeepDreaming.com. On JUly 30m 2016 Rachel Mallin & The Wild Type – released their debut EP as a band, Degenerate Matters with: Rachel Mallin on lead vocals & guitar, Justin Walker on bass, Austin Edmisten on drums & back-up vocals, Jesse Bartmess on synthesizers & keyboards, Matt Kosinski on lead guitar. Degenerate Matters was recorded, produced, and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studios. Musical Arrangements written and performed by Rachel Mallin, Justin Walker, Austin Edmisten, Jesse Bartmess, & Matt Kosinski. Lyrics by Rachel Mallin.]

[Rachel Mallin and the Wild Type paly the HearQueer launch party, Friday, June 30, at Mills Record Company with Erica Joy]

11:35 – Interview with Anna Selle and Bill Dickey

Bill Dickey and Anna Selle of HearQueer and Ivøry Black.

Anna Selle is a very busy person. She is staff Photographer at Playlistplay, she works for for The Record Machine, and currently serves as Program Associate at The Literacy Lab. She has worked for the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in the educational department and volunteered with Americorps, Anna Selle grew up in Kansas City and studied English at Truman State University. Anna Selle is the co-founder Editor at HearQueer, a new print + digital publication featuring interviews, reviews, stories about queer identifying musicians with portions of proceeds going to local organizations working to protect and advocate for the queer community.

Anna has brought along her friend and co-founder of HearQueer, Bill Dickey who serves as Managing Editor of Hear Queer. HearQueer launches on June 30, at Mills Record Company featuring Erica Joy and Rachel Mallin & the Wild Type.

Anna Selle (editor-in-chief), Kevin Briody (art director), and Bill Dickey (managing editor). wanted to have the first issue of Hear Queer launched during “Pride Month.”

Kevin Briody, is the guitarist for emo-rock band Mess.

The first issue will benefit KC Anti Violence Project

HearQueer is named in the spirit of the LGBTQIA protest chant: “We’re Here, We’re Queer, Get Used to It.”

HearQueer Issue 001 Launch, Friday at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Mills Record Company, 4045 Broadway Blvd, KCMO. Help celebrate the launch of HearQueer, a print and online publication amplifying queer voices in music! People can get a copy of Issue 001: Pride and take in some tunes. Featuring performances by Rachel Mallin and the Wild Type and Erica Joy.

More information at http://www.hear-queer.com

From Mark: “I’ve been doing a radio show that focuses in on area bands and musical artists for 13 years, and I’ve watched Queer artists, lesbians, gays, bisexuals and and growing number of trans artists joining the Kansas City-Lawrence-Columbia area music community. My friend Amy Farrand, who is the leader of the band Amy Farrand and The Like, and also plays drums for Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, and I have talked on this radio show about how, as LGBT people, we feel more accepted in the Kansas City Music Community than in the Kansas City Gay Community. Kansas City has an incredible diverse LGBTQIA Community, that lives all over the metro region, and is served by a fairly Gay friendly community, of gay bars, welcoming churches, and music and arts and theatre scene, with openly gay people being elected to our State Senate and House of Representatives and City Council.”

HearQueer launches on June 30, at Mills Record Company featuring Erica Joy and Rachel Mallin & the Wild Type. More information at http://www.hear-queer.com

11:51

12. Katy Guillen & The Girls – “Humbucker”
from: Heavy Days / VizzTone Label Group | KG&G Records / June 24, 2016
[Katy Guillen on guitar & vocals, Claire Adams on bass & vocals, & Stephanie Williams on drums. Recorded at Weights and Measures Soundlab with their longtime engineer Duane Trower, the band supplemented guitar, vocal and percussive layers; auxiliary instrumentation from blues pianist Mike “Shinetop” Sedovic (Danielle Nicole Band) and jazz trombonist Ryan Heinlein (The Project H); production from Paul Malinowski; and mastering at Black Lab Mastering in Louisville, Kentucky. Katy Guillen & the Girls hometown release of “Heavy Days” on May 21 at Knuckleheads.]

[Katy Guillen & The Girls play The Bottleneck in Lawrence, on Friday, June 30, with Eric Tessmer]

13. Big Thief – “Black Diamonds”
from: Capacity / Saddle Creek Records / June 9, 2017
[Debut album from Brooklyn, NYC, based Big Thief is lead vocalist and songwriter Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek on guitar, Max Oleartchik on bass, and James Krivchenia on drums.]

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

Next week, on July 5, we’ll talk with Singer Songwriter Roxi Copeland currently on tour and Wolfe Brack and Joy Baker of InterUrban ArtHouse. Roxi Copland will be one of the first musical artists to play the new space for InterUrban ArtHouse at 8001 Newton Street Overland Park, KS. on Tuesday, July 11, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. Also next week, Kathryn Golden joins us to talk about Porchfest 4 and how registration is now open for bands to get involves. More info at http://www.porchfestkc.com

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

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Show #688

The LOCAL SHOWCASE Playlist from: Jan. 17, 2013

The LOCAL SHOWCASE
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Produced & Hosted by Mark Manning & Maria Vasquez Boyd

Thursday, January 17, 8:00 – 10:00 PM

Making Movies LIVE! + Jamie Searle
+ New Local Releases

1. The Grisly Hand – “Roll On Little One”
from: Safe House [EP] / Independent / November 2, 2010
[The Grisly Hand’s “Western Avenue” was one of The Best Recordings of 2012 on Wednesday MidDay Medley. The band is currently working on a new full length recording. Jimmy Fitzner (Guitar & Vocals), Lauren Krum (Vocals & Percussion), Johnny Nichols (Bass & Vocals), Matt Richey (Drums), Mike Stover (Steel Guitar), and Ben Summers (Guitar & Mandolin).]

2. Mark Lowrey – “Milonga For YJ’s”
from: Tangos For 18th Street / Independent / December, 2012
[Mark Lowrey is one of KC’s most versatile performers, playing solo, in a Jazz Trio, with The Barclay Martin Ensemble. Mark credits the local KC Band Tango Lorca for bringing the Argentine Tango to his ears.]

[Mark Lowrey & friends play The Majestic, January 20 and 21.]

3. Diverse – “Full Circle”
from: Midwestern Audio Vol. 1 / Midwest Music Foundation / September 23, 2012
[Mentored by the great Bobby Watson at the UMKC, trumpeter Hermon Mehari, saxophonist William Sanders, pianist John Brewer, bassist Ben Leifer, and drummer Ryan Lee were the winners of the 2008 Origin Records / Gene Harris Jazz Festival Competition, beating out 10 other very original groups from across the country, the quintet opened for Roy Haynes’ ‘Birds of a Feather’ band at the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and were awarded a deal to record this album of original music. The DIVERSE Trio consisting of Hermon Mehari (trumpet), Ryan Lee (drums), and Ben Leifer (bass) plays all over KC playing a mix of original music and standards, as well as other types of music that have inspired us in the past year. More info at: diversejazz.com.]

[Hermon Mehari & friends play The Majestic, January 22]

[Hermon Mehari plays Kill Devil Club, with Tim Braun and Making Movies, Sat, Jan. 19, at 9:00PM.

10:15 – Making Movies

Enrique Chi and Diego Chi of Making Movies

Enrique Chi and Diego Chi of Making Movies

Diego Chi and Juan-Carlos Chaurand of Making Movies

Diego Chi and Juan-Carlos Chaurand of Making Movies

Enrique Chi plays guitar and sings lead vocals,
Brendan Culp plays drums,
Diego Chi plays bass, and
Juan-Carlos Chaurand plays percussion and keyboards.

The band’s new critically acclaimed release “A La Deriva,” was recorded with Steve Berlin of Los Lobos.

Making Movies play Kill Devil Club, with Hermon Mehari and Tim Braun, Saturday, Jan. 19, at 9:00PM.

Making Movies are going to Puerto Rico in March.

Brendan Culp is turning 25 on January 19.

Juan-Carlos family owns the restaurant LaFonda that is in many ways a home-base for the band and

The band was recently on tour in Dallas , San Antonio, San Jose, Salinas, Bakersfield, CA. With CD release at the recordBar Dec. 21.

The band also released the EP “Aguardiente” this year. The Record Machine pressed a limited number of the 7 inch vinyl, 4 song EP.

4. Making Movies – “Lo Que Quiero” (LIVE)
available on: A La Deriva / Independent / KC Pre-release: Dec. 21, 2012
[Enrique Chi (guitar/lead vox), Brendan Culp (drums), Diego Chi (bass), Juan-Carlos Chaurand (percussion /keyboard). Their new full length was produced with Steve Berlin of Los Lobos.]

5. Making Movies – “Ego Trip” (LIVE)
also on: A La Deriva / Independent / KC Pre-release: Dec 21, 2012
[Enrique Chi (guitar/lead vox), Brendan Culp (drums), Diego Chi (bass), Juan-Carlos Chaurand (percussion /keyboard). Their new full length was produced with Steve Berlin of Los Lobos.]

6. Making Movies – “Pendulum Swing”
from: A La Deriva / Independent / KC Pre-release: Dec 21, 2012
[Enrique Chi (guitar/lead vox), Brendan Culp (drums), Diego Chi (bass), Juan-Carlos Chaurand (percussion /keyboard). Their new full length was produced with Steve Berlin of Los Lobos.]

Making Movies play Kill Devil Club, with Hermon Mehari and Tim Braun, Saturday, Jan. 19, at 9:00PM. More info at makingmoviesband.com

8:44 – Underwriting

8:45

7. 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.]

8. Schwervon! – “Cyclone”
from: Courage / Olive Juice Records / September 28, 2012
[Schwervon! is a two piece rock band. Nan plays drums and Matt plays guitar and they both sing. They lived in NYC for 15 years and have just relocated to Kansas City. Last year they opened for both The Vaselines and Belle & Sebastian. They recorded Courage with Memphis-based engineer Doug Easley who has worked with Pavement, Sonic Youth, Cat Power.]

[Schwervon plays The Record Bar, Feb. 15 at 10:00 with The Heavy Figs, and The Liucky, for The Lucky’s Debut CD Release!]

9. Minden – “New Age”
from: Exotic Cakes / Independent / September 15, 2012
[Debut album. Recorded in 2011-2012 by Joel Nanos at Element Studio (KCMO). All songs written by Casey Burge and Minden. Casey Burge (vocals, guitar), The Blue Dream (keyboard, vocals), James Taylor (guitar), Evan Houston (bass), Ryan Johnson (drums). Mixed and mastered by Joel Nanos. Video for “Gold Standard” at: mindenband.com ]

10. Jorge Arana Trio – “I’m An Omnivore”
from: Mapache / Independent / October 26, 2012
[Debut album by the Jorge Arana Trio. Recorded at Soundtrek Studios with Justin Wilson, May 7th, 2012. Jorge Arana – Guitar / Keys, Josh Enyart – Drums, Jason Nash – Bass]

[Jorge Arana Trio play The Brick, Friday, Jan. 25, with Vagabond Swing.]

9:00

11. Andrew Foshee – “Honor Among Thieves”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / January 5, 2013
[Recorded, played & mixed at home by Andrew Foshee, Mastered by Duane Trower at WM Sound Lab ]

12. Tiny Horse – “Ride”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / August 2012
[One horse. Very small. Chris Meck & Abigail Henderson are the founders of Tiny Horse, an electric/acoustic duo based in Midtown KC. Both are music veterans of the bands: The Gaslights and Atlantic Fadeout. Both are also founders of The Midwest Music Foundation. Matt Richey who plays drums with Dead Voices, and The Grisly Hand recently joined Tiny Horse as their drummer.]

13. Dolls On Fire – “GFY (300 Hands)”
from: Ladies and Gentleman… / Independent / November 13, 2012
[Second single from debut album, recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered by Dolls on Fire at Atzero Studios in Lee’s Summit, MO. Dolls On Fire include: Zach Hodson, Rachel Jaggard, Michelle Bacon, and Mark Johnson. All songs written by Hodson, except “Minotaur”, written by Hodson/Jaggard/Johnson.]

[Dolls On Fire play the recordBar tomorrow night, Jan 18, w/ Nuthatch-47, & Robot Monkey Madman.]

9:15 – Interview with Jamie Searle

Jamie Searle of MY BROTHERS & SISTERS

Jamie Searle of MY BROTHERS & SISTERS

Jamie Searle won critical acclaim as lead vocalist and songwriter for the band It’s Over who won a Pitch Music Award for Best Live Act. He left It’s Over to concentrate on his music education as a student of UMKC’s Conservatoiry of Music where he has immersed himself in mucical theory, compostion, harmonic structure, melody. Now out of school, Jamie is in the process of recording a full length release of material he has composed for a large ensemble of musicians. The result is: My Brothers and Sisters, a collective of at times up to 18 musicians, including strings, horns, percussionists, bass, keyboards, vocalists, and back-up vocalists, and Jamie on vocals and guitar and conducting.

14. My Brothers & Sisters – “Fall Winter Spring Summer”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / 2013

9:30 – Underwriting

9:30

15. Claire and the Crowded Stage – “Technicolor”
from: Technicolor / Golden Sound Records / January 5, 2013
[All songs by Claire Adams. All arrangements by The Crowded Stage: Katy Guillen, Katelyn Boone, Brent Jamison, Peter Lawless, Stephanie Williams, Jerod Rivers and Teri Quinn. Recorded in Kansas City by Jerod Rivers, Peter Lawless, Claire Adams and Brent Jamison, mixed by Claire Adams
mastered by Duane Trower at Weights+Measures soundlab.]

16. Everyday/Everynight – “#16Monkies”
from: Fire / Golden Sound Records / November 2012
[Evan Ashby on Guitar, Matthew Gratton on Bass, Mat Shoare on Guitar, Nicholas Stahl on Drumset, Jerad Colton Tomasino on Guitar/Keyboard/Vocal. Recorded/mixed/mastered by Ross Brown at Rock Jack Studio. Produced by Everyday/Everynight and Ross Brown. #16monkies written by Matthew Gratton.]

[Everyday/Everynight play The Riot Room, Jan 19, w/ Ladyfinger, Maps For Travelers, & Back When]

17. Erik Voeks – “Hate”
from: Free Range [EP] / Independent / March 30, 2012
[Produced by E. Voeks, Patrick Hawley and Troy Van Horn. Drums and percussion by Patrick Hawley. Steel guitar by Mike Stover. Other instruments and voices by Erik Voeks. All songs written by Erik Voeks. Drums and percussion recorded by Joe Thebeau @ Victory Over Gravity Productions. Steel Guitar recorded by Mike Stover @ The Stoverdome. Everything else recorded by E.Voeks @ Sandusky Sound Co.]

18. Reach – “Move”
from: Midwestern Audio Vol. 1 / Midwest Music Foundation / September 23, 2012
[“Midwestern Audio Vol. 1” is an amazing new compilation assembled for Midwest Music Foundation by Brenton Cook and co-sponsored by Ink Magazine featuring over 40 bands. More information at MidwestMusicFound.org]

19. Monta At Odds – “In Six Measured Steps”
from: Midwestern Audio Vol. 1 / Midwest Music Foundation / September 23, 2012
[“Midwestern Audio Vol. 1” is an amazing new compilation assembled for Midwest Music Foundation by Brenton Cook and co-sponsored by Ink Magazine featuring over 40 bands. More information at MidwestMusicFound.org]

20. Betse Ellis – “Another Night Gone”
from: Don’t You Want To Go / Free Dirt / April 21, 2009
[Originally from Fayetteville, Arkansas, Betse Ellis is one of the founding members of Kansas City’s The Wilders, an acoustic honky-tonk band, have been together for 15 years, and have gone on haitus.]

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