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 27, 2018

Julia Othmer & Bill Sundahl of KKFI’s 30th Anniversary
+ Chris Haghirian & Nathan Reusch of Middle of the Map Fest

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

2. Fantastic Negrito – “The Duffler”
from: Please Don’t Be Dead / Blackball Universe / June 15, 2018
[Fantastic Negrito was raised in an orthodox Muslim household. His father was a Somali-Caribbean immigrant who mostly played traditional African music. When, at the age of 12, Negrito’s family moved from Massachusetts to Oakland, California. Oakland in 1970s was a million miles from Negrito’s conservative childhood. He went from Arab chants to Funkadelic in one day. By the time he was 20, Negrito had taught himself to play every instrument he could get his hands on. He was recording music, and after some difficulties on the streets he packed his bags and headed to LA, armed with a demo on cassette. Negrito signed with a million dollar deal at Interscope. The record deal was a disaster. Gangsta rap was ruling the airwaves and Negrito was in the wrong place at the wrong era. Negrito came out of the deal with a failed album and his confidence gutted. In 2000, Negrito was in a near fatal car accident that put him in a coma. For four weeks it was touch and go. Because his muscles atrophied while bedridden, he had to go through months of frustrating physical therapy to regain use of his legs. Rods were placed throughout his body. And worst of all, his playing hand was mutilated. Back in Oakland, Negrito forgot about life as a musician. He got married, he planted vegetables, raised his own chickens, and made money growing weed. He also settled into being a man, on his own, clear of the distractions of wanting to be a star. And then his son Kyu was born. He began recording without the hindrances that come with chasing trends. Negrito turned to the original DNA of all American music, the Blues. The beating life had given him primed him to channel his literal and musical forefathers: the Blues musicians of the Delta]

[Fantastic Negrito plays Knuckleheads, Wednesday, July 11, at 8:00 PM, with Levee Town.]

3. Rooftop Vigilantes – “Oracle Cop”
from: Let It Be / High Dive Records / July 22, 2016
[3rd full-length, from Lawrence, danger-pop, 4-piece, formed in 2008. Zach Campbell, Oscar Allen, Hannah Hyde & Seth Wiese released their debut record “Carrot Atlas” in 2009 have toured to non-stop since, and have “slept on every couch, floor, dirty mattress there is in the lower 48.” Twice this band has been signed to record labels that later went out of business. They have now been signed to High Dive Records. For this new album, most of the songs were recorded in the basement of band member Seth Wiese. They finished the album on tour, and some of the parts were done in NYC, as was the mixing.]

[Rooftop Vigilantes are celebrating their 10 year anniversary with a reunion show of their original lineup and a full stack of their classic tunes, at Voltaire, Friday, June 29, at 11:00 with Drugs & Attics.]

4. Sauce – “Black Power Ranger”
from: Summer Sauce / Sauce / July 28, 2017
[Kansas City based Hip-Hop artist Sauce is back with his 3rd original release, “Summer Sauce.” It features Kendrick Lamar and Tech N9NE collaborator, Gee Watts, along with producer/rapper Duncan Burnett. Duncan Burnett produced all the songs except Childhood Crush, produced by M. Fasol. This concept EP sets the tone of love and greatness via future soul, live instruments, and summer vibes. Sauce’s earlier releases charted on Billboard, iTunes and Amazon Hip-Hop charts.]

[Sauce plays Middle of The Map for Mills Record Company’s Day Party, Saturday, June 30, at 4:30 pm with Cuee, Sheven, The Black Creatures, and Heartfelt Anarchy.]

5. Hi-Lux – “Don’t Blame Me”
from: Hi-Lux – EP / Hi-Lux / February 1, 2018
[6 song EP contains several new songs with some previously released singles. Julia Haile told us the songs demonstrate the different influences of each member, 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 Trio play Bier Station tonight at 7:00 pm with Oh Dear Oh My]

[Hi-Lux play Kauffman Stadium Wednesday July 4 at 1:00 pm before the game against Cleveland.]

10:17 – Underwriting

10:20 – Artists playing Folly Theatre for KKFI’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, June 30

6. Eve Sheldon – “My Beautiful Self”
from: Recorded in one-take from a facebook request / Eve Sheldon / May 20, 2018
[Originally recorded by Foolish Sad Robot and 1990s band made up of Tom Livesay and Ike Sheldon – now Eve Sheldon. On Sunday, May 20 early in the evening Eve Sheldon asked asked Facebook humans to request a song of her’s and she would record four of them on the couch and post them. She ended up recording 10 songs in an hour or so, and she write to Tim Finn that it “was a fun freakin snapshot of her singing life.” friends chose songs from Foolish Sad Robot, The Wilders, a Trouble In Mind rap. Eve wrote, that the recordings represent her “mellow vocal stylings of this century, and the VERY FIRST song she ever wrote.” (She was was14.) Eve Sheldon called out other singers to ‘get down with this…imagine some 90s cats layin’ down some of their old tunes…and new cats laying down new tunes. i wanna hear!” Eve called out: Mark Smeltzer, David Regnier, Lauren Krum, Betse Ellis, Howard Iceberg, J Ashley Miller…the list is endless…sing for us, y’all!]

[Eve Sheldon will be playing The Folly Theatre for KKFI’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, June 30]

7. Una Walkenhorst – “To the Sun”
from: SCARS / Una Walkenhorst / July 1, 2014
[Una Walkenhorst is a singer/songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri. Following the release of her debut album “Scars” in 2014, Una immediately had “new fans . . . coming out of the proverbial woodwork” (AXS). Loading up her 97 Honda Civic, Una then spent a year traveling across North America promoting her music and connecting with listeners one-on-one. Paired with refreshingly raw vocals, Una’s heartfelt lyrics “will stop you in your tracks (at once beautiful and chilling)” (Gilded Palace Radio) as she weaves stories of genuine human experience. More information at: https://unawalkenhorst.bandcamp.com/%5D

[Una Walkenhorst will be playing The Folly Theatre for KKFI’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, June 30]

8. Julia Othmer -“Hungry Days (Make Me Feel)”
from: Hungry Days (Make Me Feel) – Single / Julia Othmer & James Lundie / June 30, 2016
[One several new singles released this year from Julia Othmer, as part of her 10-week new song release, leading up to the January 2018 release of “Sound,” her second full-length album, that took 3 years to complete, and was produced with James Lundie, who also married Julia in January of 2016, during the completion of the record. Julia Othmer, is a graduate of Park Hill High School. She moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her 1st full-length album, “Oasis Motel.” Julia has just returned from an East Coast Tour.]

[Julia Othmer will be playing The Folly Theatre for KKFI’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, June 30]

[Julia Othmer plays Book Reading & Concert, Sun, July 1, 2PM at Prospero’s Books, 1800 W 39th St, KCMO]

10:30 – Interview with Bill Sundahl & Julia Othmer

Julia Othmer is getting ready to release her second full-length album, “Sound,” produced with James Lundie, who married Julia in January of 2016 during the completion of the record. Julia Othmer, is a graduate of Park Hill High School and moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her first full-length album, “Oasis Motel.” Julia Othmer plays The Folly Theatre for KKFI’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, June 30. Julia Othmer plays Book Reading & Concert, Sun, July 1, 2PM at Prospero’s Books, 1800 W 39th St, KCMO

Julia Othmer, thanks for being with us on WMM

Bill Sundahl, KKFI’s Development Director joins us to talk about 90.1 FM’s 30th Anniversary Celebration at The Folly Theatre, June 30, at 7:15 pm. The show will demonstrate KKFI’s diverse programming with two all-star bands led by Clint Ashlock, and Michelle Bacon, with songs performed by The Elders, Julia Othmer, Sara Morgan, Kemet the Phantom, Kadesh Flow, Una Walkenhorst, Cubanisms, Bob & Diana Suckiel, Jason Vivone, Robert Rodriguez, Rosie’s Bar & Grill, and more. The onstage presentation begins at 7:15 with a KKFI History Presentation and Panel of Founders, followed at 8:00 pm with a showcase of musical artists. More info at: http://www.follytheatre.org

Bill Sundahl thanks for being with us on WMM.

KKFI 30th Anniversary – Sat, June 30 at 7 PM – The Folly Theater, 300 W 12th St, KCMO

6:00 VIP Reception at Folly Theater. Mingle with KKFI DJs & Hosts, cuisine & libations.

7:00 Doors

7:15 History Presentation & Founders Panel

8:00 Show demonstrates KKFI’s diverse programming with 2 all-star bands led by Clint Ashlock, Director of KC Jazz Orchestra, & Michelle Bacon, The Band Who Fell to Earth.
Backing over 20 other Artists Single Performances by:
The Elders
Julia Othmer
Sara Morgan
Ernie Lock of Sopchoppy
Eve Sheldon
Kemet the Phantom
Una Walkenhorst
Cubanisms
Kadesh Flow
Pablo Sanhueza
Ernest James Zydeco
Jo Music
Junebug and The Porch Lights
Jason Vivone
Gerald Trimble & Jambaroque
Robert Rodriguez & Greg Conchola
Robert Suckiel & Diana Suckiel
Rosie’s Bar & Grill
& Many More

KKFI 90.1 FM History Presentation & Founders Panel

KKFI Hosts will be side stage in an old-school radio show format

kkfi.org/events for deeper dive into artists performing

Tickets – Availability: http://www.follytheatre.org

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Julia Othmer plays The Folly Theatre for KKFI’s 30th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, June 30. Julia Othmer plays

Julia Othmer plays at Book Reading & Concert, Sunday, July 1, at 2:00 PM at Prospero’s Books, 1800 W 39th St, KCMO

Book Reading & Concert, Sunday, July 1, at 2:00 PM at Prospero’s celebrating Sieglinde C. Othmer’s new book “Adventure New Zealand: Beneath the Totaras.” A sequel to her first book “Wits, Whims and Whiskers: A California Pet Tale” – the new novel transports the creative troupe of animal artists overseas on a mission to save the kiwis!

Othmer’s book has already received international and local acclaim. Awards include Distinguished Favorite at the international Independent Press Awards and First Prize for Juvenile Fiction by the Missouri Writers Guild.

“This real world–based animal fantasy delivers resonant lessons in character-building and conflict resolution with humor and heart.” – Kirkus Review

“Another beautifully illustrated, carefully crafted fable that I am happy to have read and highly recommend.” – John McDuffie

“Adventure New Zealand is a charming and witty read that will make you smile and laugh, and forget for a time the things that cannot be done and dream of the possibilities that we have yet to create.” – Lauren Bamber

Othmer will be reading excerpts from the book as well as hosting a Q&A session.

The afternoon will include a musical performance by singer-songwriter, Julia Othmer. Her set will include the ‘live’ premiere of two songs she wrote and recorded with producer James T. Lundie to accompany the book – songs performed by characters on their journey.
Julia has lived in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, some gondola in Colorado

Julia moved to Los Angeles in 2006 to record her first full-length album, “Oasis Motel.”

Mother Sieglinde Othmer from Hamburg, Germany, artist, studied at Sorbonne in Paris.

“Sound,” Julia’s second full-length album, produced with James Lundie, who married Julia in January of 2016 during the completion of the record.

James Lundie is from London, United Kingdon

Julia Othmer thanks for being with us on WMM.

Bill Sundahl thanks for being on WMM.

KKFI – 90.1 FM’s 30th Anniversary Celebration at The Folly Theatre, June 30, VIP Reception at 6:00 PM. KKFI History Presentation and Panel of Founders, at 7:15 pm. The musical show at 8:00 with two all-star bands led by Clint Ashlock, and Michelle Bacon, with songs performed by The Elders, Julia Othmer, Sara Morgan, Kemet the Phantom, Kadesh Flow, Una Walkenhorst, Cubanisms, Bob & Diana Suckiel, Jason Vivone, Robert Rodriguez, Rosie’s Bar & Grill, and more. More info at: http://www.follytheatre.org

10:47 – Bands playing Middle of The Map Fest 2018

9. Olivia Fox – “Easy”
from: Easy – Single / OLIVIA FOX / June 1, 2018
[Lauren Flynn, Aubrey Callahan and Tiffany Smith make up the Kansas City band, OLIVIA FOX who released their self titled debut EP, on June 2, 2017. OLIVIA FOX followed that up with two new singles: “Slow Motion” released December 14, 2017, and “Utah” released February 16, 2018. OLIVIA FOX call their sound Folk/Pop and it’s a unique marriage between classic folk instrumentation, vocals, and harmonies to modern programmed beats and synth pads.]

[Olivia Fox play Middle of The Map on the Tito’s Sound Machine stage at at Crossroads KC, Saturday, June 30 at 6:00, with Mess, Rachel Mallin & the Wild Type , and The Sluts]

10. Other Americans – “Murdering Crows”
from: Other Americans EP / Other Americans / Expected June 29, 2018
[Debut EP from Adam Philips, Zach Phillips, Brandon Phillips and Julie Berndsen. Members of this band are also in the bands The Architects, the Late Night Callers, Brandon Phillips & The Condition, Radar State & The Gadjits.]

[Other Americans play Middle of The Map Saturday, June 30, at 1:30 am, at The Brick, 1727 McGee. Other Americans will be preforming dead last at the Middle Of The Map Festival 2018! Last band standing! The Brick is THEE traditional wrap party for the festival and this year we have been given the honor of closing it all down! Come on out and soak it all in! Ain’t no party like a wrap party!]

11. Grizzly Bear – “Two Weeks”
from: Veckatimest / Warp Records / May 26, 2009
[3rd studio album by the American indie rock band Grizzly Bear, named after Veckatimest Island, a small island in Dukes County, Massachusetts. Produced by bassist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Taylor. Grizzly Bear is an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002. The band consists of Edward Droste (vocals, guitar, keyboards, omnichord), Daniel Rossen (vocals, guitar, banjo, keyboards), Chris Taylor (bass, backing vocals, various instruments, producer), and Christopher Bear (drums, backing vocals). The band employs traditional and electronic instruments. Their sound has been categorized as psychedelic pop, folk rock, and experimental, and is dominated by the use of vocal harmonies.]

[Grizzly Bear plays Middle of The Map at Crossroads KC, on the main stage, Friday, June 29 at 10:10, with Spoon, Greta Van Fleet, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.]

11:00 – Station Identification

11:00 – Interview with Chris Haghirian & Nathan Reusch

Thanks for tuning into Wednesday MidDay Medley, on 90.1 FM KKFI. Today in our second hour we play music from artists participating in the 8th Annual Middle of the Map Fest, Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, at Crossroads KC, behind Grinders at 417 E 18th St, KCMO with Built To Spill, Grizzly Bear, Social Distortion, Spoon, Nikki Lane, and more, with shows in adjacent Crossroads venues at: recordBar, The Brick, Green Lady Lounge, and Black Dolphin and Saturday Day Parties at Messenger Coffee, Josey Records, Mills Record Company, Res Downtown, Temple Sounds, and more. The 8th annual festival, features 70+ bands on 10 stages over 2 days in Kansas City, MO. More info at http://www.motmkc.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com

Joining us for the entire show are the founders and organizers of Middle of The Map Fest:

Chris Haghirian has worked for The KC Star for 19 years and helped launch INK in April of 2008 where he puts together music promotions, and organizes music for Boulevardia, The Plaza Art Fair, and Wednesday “Winsday” home game concerts at Kauffman Stadium for the Kansas City Royals. Chris is the host, with Sarah Bradshaw, of Eight One Sixty, heard Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm, on 90.9 The Bridge.

Chris Haghirian thanks for being with us on WMM.

Nathan Reusch is co-founder of The Record Machine, and independent area music label he started with friends and has fostered for over 15 years. Nathan is also the co-founder and curator of the Middle of The Map Fest.

Nathan Reusch thanks for being with us on WMM.

Middle of the Map Fest started Started April 8, 2011

Middle of the Map Fest moved from Spring time to Summer time this year: Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, at Crossroads Kansas City.

http://www.middleofthemapfest.com

Friday, June 29
Crossroads KC – Main Stage
10:10 Grizzly Bear
8:30 Spoon
6:55 Greta Van Fleet
6:10 Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

Second Stage Lineup – Friday at Crossroads KC
6:35 Y god Y
8:05 Various Blonde
9:40 The Noise FM

Saturday, June 30
10:00 Social Distortion
8:40 Built to Spill
7:30 Nikki Lane
6:30 Becca Mancari
5:30 Aaron Lee Tasjan
4:30 Jade Jackson

Second Stage Lineup – Saturday at Crossroads KC
6:00 Olivia Fox
7:00 Mess
8:10 Rachel Mallin & the Wild Type
9:40 The Sluts

11:07

12. Spoon – “Hot Thoughts”
from: Hot Thoughts / Matador / March 17, 2017
[9th studio album by Spoon. Their first on Matador since their 1996 debut, Telephono. Also the first since 2002’s Kill the Moonlight to not feature multi-instrumentalist Eric Harvey, who left after their world tour in support of 2014’s They Want My Soul. Spoon was formed in 1993 in Austin, Texas by Britt Daniel on vocals & guitar, and Jim Eno on drums. The band is currently comprised of Daniel, Eno, Rob Pope on bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals; and Alex Fischel on keyboards & guitar. Critics have described the band’s musical style as indie rock, indie pop, art rock, and experimental rock. Spoon released their debut studio album, Telephono, in 1996. Their next full-length, A Series of Sneaks, was released in 1998 on Elektra Records. The band subsequently signed with Merge Records, where Spoon achieved greater commercial and critical prominence with the albums Girls Can Tell (2001), Kill the Moonlight (2002), Gimme Fiction (2005), Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (2007), Transference (2010), and They Want My Soul (2014).]

[Spoon plays Middle of The Map at Crossroads KC, on the main stage, Friday, June 29 at 10:10, with Grizzly Bear, Greta Van Fleet, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.]

13. Greta Van Fleet – “Highway Tune”
from: From the Fires / Republic Recordings / November 10, 2017
[2nd EP by rock band Greta Van Fleet, formed in 2012 in Frankenmuth, Michigan. It is a double EP consisting of eight songs; four from their debut EP, Black Smoke Rising, and four new tracks. It consists of vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka, bassist Sam Kiszka, and drummer Danny Wagner. They were signed to Lava Records in March 2017 and a month later the band released their debut studio EP, Black Smoke Rising. Their debut single, “Highway Tune”, topped the Billboard US Mainstream Rock and Active Rock charts in September 2017 for four weeks in a row. A second EP From the Fires, containing the four songs from Black Smoke Rising and four new songs, was released on November 10, 2017, alongside a second single, “Safari Song”. The band’s heavy rock sound is influenced by the work of Led Zeppelin and many other rock and blues acts, with lead vocalist Josh Kiszka having a voice that has been compared to Robert Plant’s “husky howl.”.]

[Greta Van Fleet plays Middle of The Map at Crossroads KC, on the main stage, Friday, June 29 at 10:10, with Grizzly Bear, Spoon, and Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith.]

11:14 – More of our Interview with Chris Haghirian & Nathan Reusch

Middle of the Map Fest, Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, at Crossroads KC, behind Grinders at 417 E 18th St, KCMO with Built To Spill, Grizzly Bear, Social Distortion, Spoon, Nikki Lane, and more, with shows in adjacent Crossroads venues at: recordBar, The Brick, Green Lady Lounge, Black Dolphin and Saturday Day Parties at Messenger Coffee, Josey Records, Mills Record Company, Res Downtown, Temple Sounds, and more. The 8th annual festival, features 70+ bands on 10 stages over 2 days in Kansas City, MO.

Friday, June 29
Crossroads KC – Main Stage
10:10 Grizzly Bear
8:30 Spoon
6:55 Greta Van Fleet
6:10 Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith

Second Stage Lineup – Friday at Crossroads KC
6:35 Y god Y
8:05 Various Blonde
9:40 The Noise FM

Saturday, June 30
10:00 Social Distortion
8:40 Built to Spill
7:30 Nikki Lane
6:30 Becca Mancari
5:30 Aaron Lee Tasjan
4:30 Jade Jackson

Second Stage Lineup – Saturday at Crossroads KC
6:00 Olivia Fox
7:00 Mess
8:10 Rachel Mallin & the Wild Type
9:40 The Sluts

More info at http://www.motmkc.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com

11:21

14. Built To Spill – “The Plan”
from: Keep It Like A Secret / Warner Bros. / February 2, 1999
[Members include: Doug Martsch, Steve Gere, & Jason Albertini based in Boise, Idaho. The band has released 8 full-length albums. Guitarist/vocalist Doug Martsch formed Built to Spill in 1992 with Brett Netson and Ralf Youtz as original members. In an interview with Spin, Martsch stated that he intended to change the band’s lineup for every album, himself as the only permanent member. After their first album, Ultimate Alternative Wavers, was released in 1993, Netson & Youtz were replaced by Brett Nelson & Andy Capps for 1994’s There’s Nothing Wrong with Love. A compilation album called The Normal Years followed, which included recordings by both lineups. Built to Spill Caustic Resin, an EP that features Martsch with the members of Caustic Resin, was released in 1996. Between recording albums in 1995, the band gained exposure by playing the Lollapalooza tour. Also in 1995, the band collaborated on the song “Still Flat” for the AIDS benefit album Red Hot + Bothered, produced by the Red Hot Organization. Martsch signed Built to Spill to Warner Bros. Records in 1995. The deal the band brokered with Warner Bros. allowed it to retain a large degree of creative control over future albums. Built to Spill produced its first major label release in 1997 with Perfect from Now On. By this time, the band consisted of Martsch, Nelson, Netson, and Scott Plouf. Perfect from Now On was met with critical success and caused Built to Spill to become one of the most recognizable indie rock bands. Before releasing another album, Martsch made Nelson and Plouf permanent members of the band. In 1999, the band released Keep It Like a Secret to continued critical success and for the first time, significant commercial success. Live was released in 2000, and the band’s 5th studio album, Ancient Melodies of the Future, was released in 2001. The band’s 8th album Untethered Moon was released on April 18, 2015. The album was recorded as a trio with Martsch, Albertini, and Gere and was co-produced by Martsch and frequent Built to Spill guest keyboardist Sam Coomes. On Sept. 14, 2017 Built to Spill announced on their Facebook page that they were moving on from Warner Brothers and taking over the management of builttospill.com.]

[Built To Spill plays Middle of The Map at Crossroads KC, on the main stage, Saturday, June 30 at 8:40, with Social Distortion, Nikki Lane, Becca Mancari, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and Jade Jackson.]

15. Nikki Lane – “Jackpot”
from: Highway Queen / New West Records / February 13, 2017
[Nikki Lane was born October 17, 1983, in Greenville, South Carolina, and dropped out of high school there. She then worked as a fashion designer for a time, before moving to Los Angeles in 2006 and later to New York City. After doing so, she broke up with a country musician, who left her to record an album in Alabama; this experience inspired her to begin writing country music songs. Lane, who now lives in Nashville, also owns and operates a clothing store called “High Class Hillbilly”. Nikki Lane is an American country music singer-songwriter and artist. She has released three albums: Walk of Shame, All or Nothin’, and Highway Queen. Highway Queen was recorded near Dallas, TX at The Echo Lab from February to June 2016 with Nikki’s boyfriend Jonathan Tyler, as well as the other members of her current touring band. Two music videos were released ahead of the album’s release; the title track, Highway Queen, in which Nikki and friends crush cars with a monster truck, and Jackpot, in which Nikki and Jonathan Tyler successfully try their luck in old Sin City, ultimately resulting in a Vegas chapel wedding..]

[Nikki Lane plays Middle of The Map at Crossroads KC, on the main stage, Saturday, June 30 at 8:40, with Social Distortion, Built To Spill, Becca Mancari, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and Jade Jackson.]

11:28 – Underwriting

11:31 – More of our Interview with Chris Haghirian & Nathan Reusch

More bands playing on Friday, June 29

Kansas City Royal Stage @ recordBar, 1520 Grand
10:00 Kid Computer
11:00 The Brummies
12:00 Brandon Phillips and the Condition

The Brick, 1727 McGee
10:00 Belle & the Vertigo Waves
11:00 The Beholders
12:00 Red Shahan

Black Dolphin, 1813 Grand
9:00 – 12:00 Paul Shinn Trio

More bands playing on Saturday, June 30

Kansas City Royal Stage @ recordBar, 1520 Grand
9:00 Pink Royal
10:00 Lung
11:00 The Fey
12:00 Sports

The Brick, 1727 McGee
9:30 Chase The Horseman
10:30 Wonderfuzz
11:30 Pageant Boys
12:30 Fullbloods
1:30 Other Americans

Black Dolphin, 1813 Grand
5:30 Lonnie McFadden
9:00 Paul Shinn Trio https://goo.gl/hoKWmz

Green Lady Lounge, 1809 Grand
9:00 – 12:00 The Sextet

11:38

16. Sports – “You Are the Right One”
from: Naked All The Time / Sports / July 24, 2015
[Oklahoma dream pop band Sports began playing together in grade school, cycling through different names until deciding to adopt a cheeky moniker after their self-described lack of athleticism. Bassist Jacob Theriot and guitarist Christian Theriot are brothers, forming the core trio with friend and vocalist Cale Chronister. More info at: http://sportsbandok.com.%5D

[Sports play the Kansas City Royal Stage @ recordBar, 1520 Grand, Saturday, June 30 at 12:00 with The Fey, Lung and Pink Royal.]

17. The Brummies – “Takes Some Time”
from: Eternal Reach / Sandbox / April 6, 2018
[The debut LP from three-piece band formed by vocalists and multi-instrumentalists John Davidson and Jacob Bryant, and drummer Trevor Davis, in Birmingham, Alabama. Their name is U.K. slang for a resident of Birmingham. Eternal Reach is a musician’s album, distinguished by inventive arrangements, lush melodies and straight-to-tape production. Perfectly suited for losing yourself beneath a pair of quality headphones, the record evokes the psych-rock vibe of the Sixties and the soft indie-folk of the Nineties, yet possesses a timeless sound all its own. The band is currently located in Nashville, Tennessee.]

[The Brummies play the Kansas City Royal Stage @ recordBar, 1520 Grand, Friday, June 29 at 11:00 with Brandon Phillips and the Condition and Kid Computer.]

18. Chase The Horseman – “RIPchord”
from: RIPchord – Single / Chase the Horseman / October 24, 2017
[Recorded at Element Recording with Engineering, Mixing, Mastering, Coiling, Tutelage nu Joel Nanos , and Fritz Hutchison on C&C Drums, Kustom K Cymbals, Heidi Lynne Gluck on Fender Jazz Bass, Grounding, and Chase Horseman on Prophet 600, Wurlitzer 206, Drumbrute, Arp Explorer, Hagstrom 12-String, Framus 12 String, vox. Chase the Horseman is a band, film composer, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer, and producer. He has composed music for over 36 films and as musician has collaborated with Clairaudients, Teri Quinn, Heidi Lynne Gluck, and many more.]

[Chase The Horseman plays Middle of The Map Saturday, June 30, at 9:30, at The Brick, 1727 McGee. with Wonderfuzz, Pageant Boys, Fullbloods, and Other Americans.]

11:47 – More of our Interview with Chris Haghirian & Nathan Reusch

Middle of the Map Fest, Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, at Crossroads KC, behind Grinders at 417 E 18th St, KCMO with Built To Spill, Grizzly Bear, Social Distortion, Spoon, Nikki Lane, and more, with shows in adjacent Crossroads venues at: recordBar, The Brick, Green Lady Lounge, Black Dolphin and Saturday Day Parties at Messenger Coffee, Josey Records, Mills Record Company, Res Downtown, Temple Sounds, and more. The 8th annual festival, features 70+ bands on 10 stages over 2 days in Kansas City, MO.

Chris Haghirian & Nathan Reusch thanks for being with us on WMM.

A special thank you to our amazing sponsors: Ink, The Record Machine, Mammoth, Crossroads KC, Lead Bank, Kansas City Royals, Seen Merch, 90.9 The Bridge, Mills Records, Messenger Coffee, Rez Downtown, BikeWalk KC.

Saturday Day Parties

recordBar, 1520 Grand:
1 PM DYLAN GUTHRIE & THE GOOD TIME GUYS
2 PM USE YOUR ATLAS
3 PM ANDREW FOSHEE
4 PM COBY & THE PRISONERS
5 PM DREAMGIRL

The Brick , 1727 McGee:
1 PM Vik G Trio
2 PM Good Saint Nathanael
3 PM Calvin Arsenia
4 PM Fathers
5 PM Emmaline Twist

Black Dolphin, 1813 Grand:
1 PM Vitamin C

Messenger Coffee, 1624 Grand:
1:00 Chloe Jacobsen
2:00 Crystal Rose
3:00 Violent Bear
4:00 Golden Groves
5:00 Listener

Josey Records, 1814 Oak:
1:00 Sorry Mom
2:00 Such Luck
3:00 Hot Suede
4:00 Hipshot Killer

Resurrection Downtown, 1601 Grand:
1:00 Mene Mene
2:00 Sara Morgan
3:00 Keaton Conrad
4:00 Mysterious Clouds
5:00 Layman

Mills Record Company, 4045 Broadway:
1:00 Cuee
2:30 Sheven
3:30 The Black Creatures
4:30 Sauce
5:30 Heartfelt Anarchy

Temple Sounds, 1529B Grand:
1:00 X.Wilson
2:00 Rick Maun
3:00 CXPA & Tim Harte
4:00 LION
5:00 Mx Mrs & Btrfly

Chris Haghirian & Nathan Reusch thanks for being with us on WMM.

the 8th Annual Middle of the Map Fest, Friday, June 29, and Saturday, June 30, at Crossroads KC, behind Grinders at 417 E 18th St, KCMO with Built To Spill, Grizzly Bear, Social Distortion, Spoon, Nikki Lane, and more, with shows in adjacent Crossroads venues at: recordBar, The Brick, Green Lady Lounge, and Black Dolphin and Saturday Day Parties at Messenger Coffee, Josey Records, Mills Record Company, Res Downtown, Temple Sounds, and more. The 8th annual festival, features 70+ bands on 10 stages over 2 days in Kansas City, MO. More info at http://www.motmkc.com or http://www.ticketmaster.com

19. Lion – “Shatterproof”
from: Shatterproof – Single / Motown / December 2, 1976
[LION is electronic musician and composer Brian Rogers who is based in Lawrence Kansas and is part of the Intelligent Sound Collective.]

[LION plays Middle of The Map Fest, Day Party Saturday, June 30, at Temple Sounds, 1529B Grand:, with X.Wilson, Rick Maun, CXPA & Tim Harte, Mx Mrs & Btrfly.]

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

Next week, on July 4 we’ll blow up the playlist and play revolutionary and independent music on Independence Day!

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/WednesdayMidDayMedleyon90.1F

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