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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Cole Bales & Branden Moser & Chris Hazelton
+ Ivory Blue + Nicole Springer & Joy Baker

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

2. The UK’s – “Freightliner”
from: Basement Mondays – EP / / October 26, 2019
[Kansas City based 4-piece alternative/rock/punk/garage band with Noah Bartelt on lead vocals & guitar, Scott Combs on guitar & vocals, Katelyn Miles on bass, and Tarquin Eugene Kellough on drums. Last year The UK’s released, “American Way of Death” on November 17, 2018. This was a follow up release to their 2016 debut album “Bad Seed.”]

[The UK’s play Davey’s Uptown Rambler’s Club 3402 Main St, KCMO, on Saturday, November 30, at 7:00 PM with The Sexy Accident, and Big Sun.]

3. Black Belt Eagle Scout – “Scorpio Moon”
from: At the Party With My Brown Friends / Saddle Creek / August 23, 2019
[Released in September of 2018, Mother of My Children was the debut album from Black Belt Eagle Scout, the recording project of Katherine Paul. Heralded as a favorite new musician of 2018 by the likes of NPR Music, Stereogum, and Paste, the album was also named as a “Best Rock Album of 2018” by Pitchfork, and garnered further end-of-year praise from FADER, Under The Radar and more. // Arriving just a year after that debut record, At the Party With My Brown Friends is a brand new full-length recording from Black Belt Eagle Scout. Where that first record was a snapshot of loss and landscape and of KP’s standing as a radical indigenous queer feminist, this new chapter finds its power in love, desire and friendship. // At the Party With My Brown Friends is a profound and understated forward step. The squalling guitar anthems that shaped its predecessor are replaced by delicate vocals and soft keys, sentiments spoken and unspoken, presenting something shadowy and unsettling; a stirring of the waters. // The end result presents a captivating about-face that redefines KP’s beautifully singular artistic vision. At the Party With My Brown Friends is introduced in greater detail here via a new statement by the artist. // ARTIST’S STATEMENT: My name is Katherine Paul and I am Black Belt Eagle Scout. // I grew up on the Swinomish Indian Reservation in NW Washington state, learning to play piano, guitar and drums in my adolescent years. The very first form of music that I can remember experiencing was the sound of my dad singing native chants to coo me to sleep as a baby. I grew up around powwows and the songs my grandfather and grandmother sang with my family in their drum group. This is what shapes how I create music: with passion and from the heart. // After the release of Mother of My Children, I felt awake and desperately wanted to put new music out into the world. I had no real intent behind At the Party With My Brown Friends except creating songs around what was going on in my life. In the past few years, the reciprocal love I experienced within friendships is what has been keeping me going. A lot of what is in this album deals with love, desire and friendship. // The lead single, “At the Party,” starts off with a quintessential BBES guitar lick, heading into booming and abundant drums and vocals. The lines ‘How is it real? We will always sing’ came out of me one evening when I was crafting the song in my bedroom. Within my conscious self, there is always a sense of questioning the legitimacy of the world when you grow up on an Indian reservation. We are all at the party (the world), trying to navigate ourselves within a good or bad situation. I happen to be at the party with my brown friends- Indigenous, Black, POC who always have my back while we walk throughout this event called life. // I started writing “My Heart Dreams” the summer after I initially put out MOMC, writing the guitar chords in a friend’s apartment on Ohlone land. I had been in a transitional part of my life, leaving one love and wanting to find another so much so that I felt like my heart was dreaming about it along with my brain at night. I have an obsession with dreams, mainly because I cannot remember most of mine and often times that leaves me frustrated not knowing that part of myself. I would wake up and be overcome with anxiety about not knowing what had gone down in my brain so much so that I started feeling like my heart dreamt more than my mind, thus becoming the line, my heart dreams. // I wrote “Going To The Beach With Haley” one day when I was out on a coastal trip with my friend Haley Heynderickx. We loaded up her car with our blankets and instruments and drove straight to a beach where we sat and listened to the waves and young families with their babies on the beach. I had brought my mini casio keyboard that had an array of beats I used when writing songs. The beat that’s on the song just stuck there along with the main guitar part. Initially written on an old acoustic guitar my mom bought me, the song really transformed in the studio where I added drums and other melodies to create the song. // Throughout the course of my writing and playing around this record, most of these songs deal with relationships I have either with loved ones or friends. I think it low key has to do with my anthropology degree, but also the fact that writing and playing guitar in my bedroom just makes everything feel better for me. For the longest time, I wanted to convey my feelings around coming out to my family. It had been a good experience for me and while I know it is not always that way when kids decide to tell their family, I think that we can open our hearts more for that. I would watch youtube videos of moms being proud of their kids surrounding their sexuality and gender identity and I really wanted to raise my voice to say, ‘my family too!’ What started with trying to sound so literal in this song ended up turning into a song about how much I love my mom and how our connection is eternal. “You’re Me and I’m You” is about being one with your mother, since we all were a part of their bodies at one point. It’s me trying to explore who she is and who I am with my love for people.]

[Black Belt Eagle Scout plays White Schoolhouse, 1510 North 3rd Street, Lawrence, KS. Thursday, November 7, at 7:00 PM with Hikes, and Bad Alaskan.]

4. Ensemble Iberica – “Danza Del Hacha”
from: Live Recordings / Tzigane Music / July 19, 2019
[One of two different volumes of live recordings release this Summer from the collective.Kansas City based Ensemble Ibérica performs the music of Iberia (Spain and Portugal) and their former colonies. Programs explore diverse time periods, styles and locations including the Spanish Baroque, Portuguese Fado and Argentine Tango. Ensemble Ibérica features extraordinary musicians from classical, jazz and urban folk music traditions giving the audience something that is truly unique. Band Members include: Beau Bledsoe, Victoria Botero, Karim Memi, Rich Wheeler, Brandon Draper, Victor Penniman, Jeff Harshbarger, Jordan Shipley, and Michael McClintock. Live Recordings (Vol 1) features highlights from our 2015 and 2016 Concert Series. Ensemble Iberica records every concert, and this collection was edited down from approximately fifty hours of recordings in concert halls, theaters, and intimate clubs. The energy and mutual engagement between musicians and a live audience is an irreplaceable experience for all involved. This spontaneous dynamic allows a musician to embrace an unscripted accident or to extend an improvisation into unimagined territory. A live recording can transmit these aspects of performance much more than a studio recording can ever attain. Performers include: Nathalie Pires on vocals, Mireya Ramos on vocals & violin, Shae Fiol ob vocals, Bruno Bessa on vocals, Victoria Botero on soprano, Fedra Cooper Barrera on vocals, Beau Bledsoe on guitar, Michael McClintock on guitar, Jeff Freling on guitar, Jordan Shipley on guitar, Rod Fleeman on guitar, Clarke Wyatt on banjo, Victor Penniman on viola da gamba, Christian Fatu on violin, Betse Ellis on fiddle & vocals, Norma Pacheco O’Neil on castanets, Amado Espinoza on charango, flutes & percussion, Brandon Draper on percussion, John Currey on percussion, Pat Conway on percussion, Zsolt Eder on violin, Rich Wheeler on Saxophone, Jeff Harshbarger on bass, Dominique Sanders on bass, Pedro Pimentel on bass, Hermon Mehari on trumpet, Mark Strozier on flute. More info at: http://www.ensembleiberica.org]

[Members of Ensemble Ibérica, Amado Espinoza Trio, Son Venezuela, Mundo Nouvo, Allyu, Maria The Mexican, Traditional Music Society, La Fonda All Stars and more combine forces into a 18-person supergroup to showcase the bright lights in the KC Latin music community. The Kansas City Latin Music Summitt is a benefit for KKFI and concert for all of 90.1 FM’s Sustaining Donors, at The Garage at Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester, KCMO, Sat, Nov. 9, at 7:00 PM. Sponsored by Colombian Cultural Association. You can becoming a Monthly Sustaining donor at: http://www.kkfi.org/donate.%5D

5. Blue False Indigo – “Moon Dance”
from: Around The Fire / Blue False Indigo / October 31, 2019
[This is the follow up recording to their September 7, 2018 release More Light. They call their music “Spooky-Folk.” Formed in October 2013, in Springfield, Missouri, by Makayla Scott on vocals & guitar; A.J. Valle on vocals & keys; and Kara LePage on vocals & bass. With Michael Schley on electric guitar. and McQuiston Bowes on drums.]

6. Middlechild – “October 31st”
from: October 31st – Single / Oakwood Records / May 24, 2019
[Middlechild is the debut single from Kansas City, Missouri singer Middlechild, which is the Danzell Capers, formerly in the band Brother, who released a single called “Mobbin” that was included in a very fine compilation release series from our friends at The Record Machine called “How To Keep Dreaming: Vol. III,(2016), featuring 28 tracks from bands and artists from the KC, Lawrence, and surrounding areas.]

7. The Greeting Committee – “What If Tomorrow Never Comes?”
from: I’m Afraid I’m Not Angry – EP / Harvest Records / October 17, 2019
[Formed in Kansas City in 2015 with Addie Sartino, Brandon Yangmi, Austin Fraser, and Pierce Turcotte. This new EP is a follow up to their October 26, 2018 full length vinyl release “This Is It.” The band has previously released the EP “Meeting People is Easy” in 2017, and “It’s Not All That Bad” in 2015.]

[The Greeting Committee play The Granada Theatre, 1020 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS, on Saturday, November 9, at 8:00 PM opening for Hippo Campus in a sold out show.]

8. Wonderfuzz – “Get There”
from: Get There / MASKT / April 19, 2019
[Wonderfuzz is a Kansas City based band formed on May 11, 2012 with Natalie Norman on vocals, Jordan Smith on bass & vocals, Sam Hoskins on drums & vocals, Josh Johnson on guitar & vocals, and EvanJohn McIntosh on guitar. The 5-piece band started out working for several years as a cover band, studying multiple styles of rock & roll and rhythm & blues. In 2018 Wonderfuzz began to write and record original material releasing a few singles in 2018. In April of 2019 the band released their debut full length album “Get There” and their first music video, for the title track. On November 7, 2019, Wonderfuzz releases their second full length album this year.]

[Wonderfuzz play a Album #2 Release Show, Thursday, November 7, at 8:00 Pm at The Riot Room, 4048 Broadway, KCMO with Second Hand King, and RE: 10]

10:29 – Underwriting

10:31 – Interview with Cole Bales & Branden Moser & Chris Stapleton

Cole Bales & Branden Moser, Kansas City based musicians who are known for their work with Instant Karma, The Freedom Affair, and Erica Joy join us to share music from Los Santos Caballeros a musical collaboration between their own Grove King Records and Sunflower Soul Records.

Chris Stapleton is known for his work with the Boogaloo 7. The Freedom Affair, and Sunflower Soul Records.

Colby Bales & Branden Moser & Chris Stapleton, thanks for being with us on WMM.

Instant Karma! was a 4-Piece rock band from KC blending elements of psych, soul, funk. and hip hop. Members include: Cole Bales on vocals & guitar, Cody Calhoun on guitar, Branden Moser on bass, and Zach Harris on drums. Instant Karma bass player Branden Moser called the band, “a drug trip through the soul section of your local record store.”

The Instant Karma Discography:

Make Me a Man – Single – April 7, 2016
Three Little Flames – Single – May 22, 2016
Wait On Love – Single – May 22, 2016
Trying To Find My Mind EP – July 22, 2017
Give Me Freedom / Shine on – Single – May 11, 2018 (Sunflower Soul)
“Tell Me That You Love Me” – Single – June 22, 2019

On May 11, 2018, Instant Karma released “Give Me Freedom” a single with “Shine On” on Sunflower Soul Records. It was recorded, mixed, and produced by Chris Hazelton, and mastered by Adam Boose.

On June 22, 2019 Instant Karma released their last single “Tell Me That You Love Me” with Cole Bales on vocals & guitar, Cody Calhoun on guitar, Branden Moser on bass, Zach Harris on drums. And with Caitlin Walker and Grace Sakoulas Griffin-Spain on background vocals. Mastered by Zach Harris

Instant Karma played their last live show on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at recordBar, for SoundMachineKC with Pink Royal, and The Maytags. After their last show the band killed off their name, Instant Karma and persona and have been reinventing themselves with a new sound and direction. More info at: http://www.instantkarmakc.com

While members of Instant Karma were reinventing their band, in 2018, Chris Hazelton invited Cole Bales & Branden Moser into another project called The Freedom Affair, created through SunFlower Soul Records and including members of The Boogaloo 7, Instant Karma and three of the KC area’s leading vocalists. Misha Roberts on vocals, Seyko Groves on vocals, Paula Saunders on vocals, Cole Bales on guitar, Branden Moser on guitar, Chris Hazelton on bass, Dave Brick on drums, Pete Carroll on trumpet, and Brett Jackson on saxophone.

On April 13, 2019 The Freedom Affair released their debut single “Rise Up” as part of a 3 LP compilation titled, Soul Slabs Vol. 2, from Colemine Records. “Soul Slabs Vol. 2” was a Record Store Day Exclusive Release.

While all of his was happening, Cole Bales & Branden Moser were working on forming their own label, Grove King Records. The two called upon Chris Hazelton and Sunflower Soul Records for help. Cole Bales and Branden Moser shared with Chris Hazelton their musical conception, “Los Santos Caballeros” a couple of years ago. Their inspiration centered around the idea that the musical tracks were are part of a soundtrack to a fictional film called “Chico is the Man” a film that harkens back to the exploitation films of the 1970’s like “Super Fly”, “Dolemite,” and “Black Caesar.” Side A of the 7″ single is the chase sequence of the “film.” Side B the introduction to the villain of the story.

This new single has been pressed on 7″ vinyl, 45 RPM, and will be released to area record stores on Friday, November 8, 2019.

10:36

9. Los Santos Caballeros – “The Chase (Side A)”
from: The Chase / The Walk – Single / Sunflower Soul – Groove King / Nov 8, 2019
[Engineering by Justin Mantooth & Chris Hazelton, Mixing by Chris Hazelton, Branden Moser on guitar, Colby Bales on bass, Zach Dodson on drums, Nick Howell on trumpet, Brett Jackson on saxophone, Chris Hazelton on organ for “Side B”, Pat Conway on congas & Timbales for “Side A”.]

[This new single has been pressed on 7″ vinyl, 45 RPM, and will be released to area record stores on Friday, November 8, 2019.]

[The Freedom Affair play The Ship on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the night before Thanksgiving]

10:39 – More Interview with Cole Bales & Branden Moser & Chris Stapleton

Cole Bales & Branden Moser, Kansas City based musicians who are known for their work with Instant Karma, The Freedom Affair, and Erica Joy join us to share music from Los Santos Caballeros a musical collaboration between their own Grove King Records and Sunflower Soul Records.

Chris Stapleton is known for his work with The Boogaloo 7, Chris Stapleton Trio, The Freedom Affair, and Sunflower Soul Records.

Colby Bales & Branden Moser & Chris Stapleton, thanks for being with us on WMM.

Here is a list of all the players on the record:

Engineering: Justin Mantooth & Chris Hazelton
Bass: Colby Bales
Drums: Zach Dodson
Trumpet: Nick Howell
Saxophone: Brett Jackson
Organ: Chris Hazelton (Side B)
Congas & Timbales: Pat Conway (Side A)
Mixing: Chris Hazelton
Guitar: Branden Moser

10:46

10 Los Santos Caballeros – “The Walk (Side B)”
from: The Chase / The Walk – Single / Sunflower Soul – Groove King / Nov 8, 2019
[This is a collaboration between Chris Hazelton’s Sunflower Soul and Groove King Records.]

[This new single has been pressed on 7″ vinyl, 45 RPM, and will be released to area record stores on Friday, November 8, 2019.]

[The Freedom Affair play The Ship on Wednesday, Nov. 27, the night before Thanksgiving]

11. LyMerrick – “Lay Me Down”
from: Lay Me Down – Single / nightSHIFT Radio / February 8, 2019
[One of three singles released by LyMerrick this year. LyMwrrick released six singles last year, and was a featured voice on two other single releases in 2018. LyMerrick also released a single in 2016. LyMerrick was born in North Carolina but grew up in Kansas City, Missouri since moving here at the age of 8 years old. LyMrrick grew up listening to all types of music ranging from gospel, rap, r&b, to classic rock and metal. LyMerrick started singing in the church choir and continued singing in elementary, Middle and High School choirs. After High School LyMerrick began to record remixes and eventually began to making original music which led to his collaborations with “nightSHIFT”.]

12. Oxford Remedy – “Fake”
from: “Fake” – Single / Oxford Remedy / February 23, 2019
[Lawrence/Kansas City 3-piece band, formed in June 2016. Members include: Sydney Aldridge, Kate McKown, and Grace McKown. Oxford Remedy released their single “Vending Machine” on January 12, 2019. More info at http://www.oxfordremedy.com]

[Oxford Remedy play the Bandwaggn Showcase, Saturday, November 9, at 7:00 PM, at The Rino, 314 Armour Rd, NKC, with Miki P and the Swallowtails, Helkat and Lily B, Moonflower. All proceeds go to Bandwaggn Kansas City, your youth-centered empowerment/music camp for gender expansive kids/teens and girls!]

13. Mr. Golden Sun – “Flyover Country”
from: Central States – EP / Matt Hamer / December 1, 2018
[Mr. Golden Sun is the songwriting project of Matt Hamer. He lives in KCMO, with his wife and two children. He finds inspiration in the people, culture, and landscape of the American Midwest, and loves the sound of old drums, analog synthesizers, woody acoustic guitars, and alliteration. Matt Hamer who wrote all of the songs on the EP. EP credits include: Matt hamer on vocals, guitar, keyboards, programming, and bass; Ryan Shaw on drums & percussion, Jonathon Smith on keyboards, Joey Panella on bass; Bethany Slack on vocals; Nathan Wilhoit on piano, Mixing by Sean Lea, mastering by TW Walsh, engineering by Michael Collins.]

11:00 – Station ID

14. Ivory Blue – “A Good Answer”
from: Ready Get Set EP / Independent / June 23, 2015
[Singer, songwriter, rock & roller, Ivory Blue was born in 1986 in Peoria Illinois, as Devin James Miclettet. Ivory’s birth mother put them up for adoption at the age of four. Ivory speaks about how it was difficult to find trust in people offering their home to someone denied of it for so long, Ivory had lived with eight different families, before running away at 15, moving from Indiana to Oklahoma and eventually ending up in Seattle. In 2011, after a friend sent a plane ticket, Ivory landed in the Kansas City area, and became a part of new family where they were able to have solid ground and over the past several years has been performing in singer-songwriter showcases and in June 2015 Ivory released their debut EP, Ready Get Set.]

11:03 – Interview with Ivory Blue

KC based singer songwriter and rock & roller, Ivory Blue is currently in the studio putting together a new full length 10-song album called “Compound Love” for release in early 2020. Ivory Blue’s debut EP, Ready Get Set was released in June 2015 and had wide radio airplay on this show and multiple radio and television stations in Kansas City and across the country. In 2017 Ivory was among 1800 bands that competed in neXt2Rock. Ivory won local & regional challenges and advanced to nationals in Los Angeles to win the top prize o

Ivory Blue thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Ivory Blue was among 1800 bands that competed in neXt2Rock. Ivory won local and regional challenges and advanced to the nationals in Los Angeles, where the top five bands played The Viper Room before judges that included: Scott Borchetta President & CEO of Big Machine Label Records; fashion designer John Varvatos; songwriter & producer Desmond Child; engineer Chris Lord-Alge; Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols; and Gavin Rossdale of Bush. Ivory won the entire competition and the opportunity to record “Ready Get Set” for Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records.

Ivory Blue’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.

Ivory Blue has played Crossroads Music festival, The Middle of the Map Festival, The Westport Roots Festival, the KCPT Screening of “Real Boy” at The Kansas City Publlic Library. Ivory Black plays the Kauffman Stadium, July 1, 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, Ivory moved from Indiana to Oklahoma and eventually ended up in Seattle. In 2011 Ivory moved to Kansas City, and has became a part of new family. On June 23, 2015, Ivory released the debut EP, “Ready Get Set.” Ivory is now currently in the process of writing and recording a debut full-length album.

Klaartje Van Lue is Ivory’s manager and she was the one who helped Ivory find their way to KC. Ivory has said that Klaartje saved their life.

11:12

15. Ivory Blue – “A Raging Reality” (LIVE)
This is an older song from Ivory’s songbook of original compositions,

11:16 – Interview with Ivory Blue

KC based singer songwriter and rock & roller, Ivory Blue who is currently in the studio putting together a new EP for release in early 2020. Ivory Blue’s debut EP, Ready Get Set was released in June 2015 and had wide radio airplay on this show and multiple radio and television stations in Kansas City and across the country. In 2017 Ivory was among 1800 bands that competed in neXt2Rock. Ivory won local & regional challenges and advanced to nationals in Los Angeles to win the top prize o

Ivory Blue thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Ivory has talked with us about how in their life they have turned to music to express pain. Ivory spent most of their childhood looking for a family. In 2010 Klaartje Van Lue saw Ivory performing in a YouTube video and contacted them, flying them Ivory KC, and adopting Ivory into the Van Lue family. During the past 9 years Ivory came out as “Non-Binary Transgender.”

Ivory Blue has been one of our most frequent guests and has played the Wednesday MidDay Medley / KKFI Day Party for the Middle of The Map Fest at The Brick.

Ivory Blue recently play The Listening Room at InterUrban ArtHouse

Ivory Blue, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

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

11:22

16. Ivory Blue – “Elite Dream Land” (LIVE)
This a new song Ivory is currently working in for the new album due in 2020

11:29 – Underwriting

11:31 – Interview with Nicole Springer & Joy Baker

Nicole Springer debuts her brand new single and EP “Willing” on Wednesday MidDay Medley. Artist Joy Baker joins us to talk about InterUrban ArtHouse and the Listening Room Series. Nicole Springer will play live for her EP Release Show for “Willing” in the Listening Room at InterUrban ArtHouse, 8001 Newton St, Overland Park, KS. Sunday, November 10, at 7:00 PM.

Nicole Springer, Thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley to share the debut her new single, “Purposes” on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

11:31

17. The Nicole Springer Band – “Purposes”
from: Willing / Nicole Springer / November 10, 2019
[Nicole Springer (songwriter) on vocals & guitar, Mike Harper on bass, George Biggs on electric guitar, and Dane Walters on drums. More info at http://www.nicolespringersings.com .]

[Nicole Springer plays Old Shawnee Pizza at Repeal 18th, 1825 Buchanan, North Kansas City, on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 PM.]

[Nicole Springer will play an EP Release Show for “Willing” in the Listening Room at InterUrban ArtHouse, 8001 Newton St, Overland Park, KS. Sun, Nov 10, at 7:00 PM.]

11:35 – Interview with Nicole Springer & Joy Baker

Nicole Springer is a 2019 Pitch KC nominee for Best Vocalist, multi-award winning and critically acclaimed singer-songwriter. As founder of The Clementines and The Good Hearts, Nicole has performed at numerous festivals and venues. In 2014 she was the recipient of both a Pitch Music Award and Project Backstage Award.

Nicole Springer thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Also with us is, Artist Joy Baker who organizes shows for The Listening Room at InterUrban ArtHouse where she is also has a studio.

Joy Baker thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Band Members include: Nicole Springer (songwriter) on vocals & guitar, Mike Harper on bass, George Biggs on electric guitar, and Dane Walters on drums.

Nicole Springer lives in KC. Nicole Springer has a big amazing voice; once you hear it, you cannot ignore it. In the true courageous spirit of DIY, she started her first band by putting an advertisement on Craigslist for a guitarist. She is founder of the bands: The Clementines, and The Good Hearts. She defies categories because her voice sounds like so many things; Rock, Pop, Folk, Gospel, Broadway, and Blues.

Nicole Spring was last on WMM on April 10, 2019 to debut her single “Hell”

We first met Nicole as part of The Clementines, originally a duo with Tim Jenkins. They played LIVE on our April 25, 2012 show. At one point the band became a 4-piece with Stephanie Williams on drums, and Travis Earndshaw on bass.

Nicole Springer grew up in Oak Grove, MO, and graduated H.S. in 2004. She studied Music-Vocal/Choral at Missouri State University, in Springfield, MO, and studied Special Education with Music at Metropolitan MO CC, in KCMO.

Nicole told The Pitch (Jan. 10, 2012 article): “I grew up singing in gospel choirs,” she says. “And I still love gospel music, though I’m not religous or anything. I did musicals throughout high school, and I went to school for a year at Missouri State for music education.”

10:43

18. Nicole Springer – “Come Clean” (LIVE)
also available on “Willing” / Nicole Springer / November 10, 2019
[More info at http://www.nicolespringersings.com]

[Nicole Springer plays Old Shawnee Pizza at Repeal 18th, 1825 Buchanan, North Kansas City, on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 PM.]

[Nicole Springer plays an EP Release Show for “Willing” in the Listening Room at InterUrban ArtHouse, 8001 Newton St, Overland Park, KS. Sunday, November 10, at 7:00 PM.]

10:47 – More Interview with Nicole Springer & Joy Baker

We’re talking with Nicole Springer a singer-songwriter + multi-instrumentalist from KC. She was the founder of critically acclaimed + award wining local groups, The Clementines, The Good Hearts, Nikki and the Rooftop Punch, Heart Machine. She’s written original music for her bands The Good Hearts, Heart Machine, and her solo projects.

Nicole is currently on the cover of Camp Kansas City Magazine in a feature artice written by John Long. In the article Nicole talks about being homeless, being rejected by her family for being lesbian, and overcoming her own fears while pursuing a career as a musician.

Nicole is married to Bethany Cain and has recently found new confidence in her music ad in telling her own story of her life. Nicole Springer is parent to a cat and pup. She is also proud wife, sister, & aunt.

Besides her own songs, Nicole Springer loves singing covers from the 1980’s – 1990’s. Artists Nicole Springer likes: Janis Joplin / Judy Garland / Beach Boys / Beatles / Broadway / The Supremes / Dixie Chicks / Haim / Tegan and Sara / 80’s pop /

Nicole sings from the heart, writing every song to be a reflective piece of her life story and as a means to evolve and grow as a human. She describes her sound as pop-folk but additional influences such as gospel, soul, and Motown find their way into the mix. With her sometimes big, always emotional vocals, Nicole performs each heartfelt song with a raw emotionality that aims to move people and free herself.

Nicole’s awards include: 2014 Pitch Music Award Winner: Folk Ensemble with The Clementines as lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist. And a 2014 Project Backstage Award: Best Americana Group with The Clementines as lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist

Nicole Springer thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

More info at: http://www.nicolespringersings.com / http://www.facebook.com/nicolespringersing

11:56

19. The Nicole Springer Band – “Willing”
from: Willing / Nicole Springer / November 10, 2019
[Nicole Springer (songwriter) on vocals & guitar, Mike Harper on bass, George Biggs on electric guitar, and Dane Walters on drums.]

[Nicole Springer plays Old Shawnee Pizza at Repeal 18th, 1825 Buchanan, North Kansas City, on Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 PM.]

[Nicole Springer plays an EP Release Show for “Willing” in the Listening Room at InterUrban ArtHouse, 8001 Newton St, Overland Park, KS. Sun, Nov 10, at 7:00 PM.]

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

Next week on November 13 – We welcome Kansas City based musician, singer songwriter, Hadiza. We’ll also talk with the 3-member Kansas City band, Olivia Fox, and Una Walkenhorst shares details abut her upcoming show with Whoa Dakota.

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

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