WMM Playlist from August 21, 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Mark Manning

Wednesday MidDay Medley
TEN to NOON Wednesdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
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Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Red Kate + Wells The Traveler + Sinple

1. 40 Watt Dreams – “40 Watt Dreams”
rom: 40 Watt Dreams / Independent / December 3, 2012
[Katie West (one half of the musical duo, Truckstop Honeymoon) fronts 40 Watt Dreams, a 5 piece band based in Lawrence, Kansas. Also release as Katie Euliss.]

[40 Watt Dreams will open for Wells the Traveler for the CD Release Show of their debut album, “One for the Dreamers” at The Brick, Friday, Aug 23.]

2. Ghosty – “Love U 2”
rom: “Love 2 U” – Single / Hi Dive Records / July 15, 2013
[Recorded June 2013 at Westend Studios, in Kansas City, Kansas. Released July 15, 2013. mike nolte – bass, engineering, mastering; andrew connor – guitar, keys, vocals; bill belzer – drums, percussion. In anticipation of the re-release of their third album “Ghosty” available ontheir new label, KC based Hi Dive Records, the band recorded a new song. Prior to embarking on a short eastern tour July. More info at ghostysounds.com.]

3. Wells The Traveler – “Oh My Love”
from: One For The Dreamers / Independent / August 23, 2013

10:15 – Interview with Danny McGaw, Jason Jones & Dan Hines of Wells the Traveler

Manchester, England born Danny McGaw released one of our favorite recordings of 2012 with his album “Eccles Road.” Since that recording he has been playing with drummer Jason Jones and bassist Dan Hines (of the famed Lawrence band Paw), Chad Brothers on guitar, and musician, producer, and member of the famed duo Truckstop Honeymoon, Mike West, who was initially brought in to produce the group’s debut recording, and ended up becoming the fifth member of the band. The result is: Wells the Traveler, and a debut recording called “One for the Dreamers” to be released in a CD Release Show at The Brick, Friday, August 23, with 40 Watt Dreams. More information at: wellsthetraveler.com

Danny McGaw, was a pro-soccer player, turned street singer, who played the sidewalks of Santa Monica, before landing in Kansas City. Danny’s adventurous spirit was a good match for Mike West. Danny talked about how he met Mike West and they agreed to do this project. It was the muddy campground of the Walnut Valley Bluegrass festival, where Danny met Mike West.

Jason Jones talked about how he came to be in the band with Dan Hines on bass & Chad Brothers on guitar.

Mike West, is a veteran banjo player, respected producer, one half of Trucktop Honeymoon with his wife Katie, who we played at the start of the show with 40 Watt Dreams. We’ve recently featured Mike’s work as producer on the Betse Ellis release, “High Moon Order” and his collaborations with other musicians including Kasey Rausch. Mike West lived in Manchester England in the 1980s, touring with indie rock bands of that time.

Danny Mcgaw talked about the name Wells The Traveler, and how Wells was a lost family name that his father wanted to give him as a middle name.

“One for the Dreamers” was recorded at the 9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor in Lawrence. The chemistry between the musicians in the studio was extraordinary. Dynamic arrangements combined with expressive vocal performances to produce an album full of subtlety, power and raw feeling. “After 3 days of recording, we realized we had experienced something exceptional ,” says Danny McGaw, “It was like a meditation, like a kind of church.”

The music of Wells the Traveler ranges from anthemic to bare and intimate, from garage rock to folk, searing electric guitars to mandolin and banjo. It is a rare meeting of British rock and American acoustic traditions in finely crafted songs, sung with honesty and heart.

Wells the Traveler debut “One for the Dreamers” will be released in a CD Release Show at The Brick, Fri, Aug 23, w/ 40 Watt Dreams. More info at: wellsthetraveler.com

4. Wells The Traveler – “Stand Up Straight”
from: One For The Dreamers / Independent / August 23, 2013

10:35

5. Sinple – “Wallpaper”
from: Wallpaper – Single / http://www.sinple.bandcamp.com / April 23, 2013

10:38 – Underwriting

10:39 – Interview / Performance with Sinple

Experimental electronic musical artist, Jesse Bartmess who pefoms under the moniker, Sinple joined us to talk about his recent recordings and to play LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios.

Jesse talked about how he started making experimental, electronic music.

“Wallpaper” was released in late April, and followed up with “June Demos” a 10 track release that came out in mid june, followed by the EP “Dust.” Jesse and mark talked about how creating music electronically and making the music available digitally seems to allow for a more accelerated production of music.

People think of electronic music as a product of the studio, but Jesse talked about performing live, and described the experience as Bliss.

Jesse Bartmess went to school at Shawnee Mission North, and is a big fan of music and a supporter of the local scene.

10:47

6. Sinple – “a new, original, as yet untitled song” (LIVE)

You can hear all of sinple’s music at http://www.sinple.bandcamp.com

10:55

6. Summer Osborne – “I Love Your Shine”
from: As I Am / Summer Osborne / June 30, 2013
[St. Louis based singer songwriter Summer Osborne has been performing on stage since the age of four. She has been performing her original music since 2005, releasing 8 full-length albums and an EP. Since 2009, Summer has been constantly on tour playing Pridefests in St. Louis, Vancouver, Columbia, Memphis, Springfield, Lexington, Belleville.]

11:00 – Station ID

7. The Dead Girls – “Never Erased”
from: Fade In/Fade Out / Independent / 2013
[The Dead Girls (formerly Dead Girls Ruin Everything) were formed in 2004 from the Lawrence and KC power-pop bands: Ultimate Fakebook and Podstar. Guitarists / singers JoJo Longbottom & Cameron Hawk, of Podstar, combine their twin-guitar engines and vocal harmonies with the powerful rhythmic punches of drummer Eric Melin & bassist Nick Colby, of Ultimate Fakebook. Produced by Chris Cosgrove who produced their 2010 album “Out Of Earshot.”]

[The Dead Girls play The Arts and Crafts Festival at Screenland Armour, Sat. August 24. More info at: http://www.artsandcraftskc.com]

8. Man Bear – “Out of the Cool (Alternative Mix)”
from: You Know (Alternate) b/w Out of the Cool (Alternate) / Independent / April 20, 2013
[Alternate mixes of two tracks off the Infinity Cat EP. The drums no longer sound like they were recorded in a tin can. The band’s EP Infinity Cat was recorded September-December 2012 in Keith and Alex’s basements, and released December 11, 2012. Aaron – Bass, Alex- Vocals, Guitars, Electronics, Keith- Drums.]

[Man Bear play The Arts and Crafts Festival at Screenland Armour, Fri. August 24. More info at: http://www.artsandcraftskc.com]

11:08 – Underwriting

11:09

9. The Quivers – “Hip On Ya”
from: (Single) / Independent / Mar. 5, 2012
[One of 4 single releases from Terra Peal- Vocals & Bass, Todd Grantham- Keys & Vocals, Abe Haddad- Guitar & Vocals, Bernie Dugan- Drums.]

[The Quivers open for Red Kate at Davey’s Uptown, Fri, Aug 23, w/ Steady States, The Bad Ideas. Terra Peal & Todd Grantham of The Quivers join Red Kate on stage, as they did on the recording.]

10. Red Kate – “Union Voice (Radio Edit)”
from: When the troubles come (Vinyl) / Replay Records USA / August 23, 2013
[In the review of the debut EP, The Pitch wrote, “Bassist and lead vocalist L. Ron Drunkard, (aka Shaun Saving) is a socialist activist by day, bellows like an Appalachian Roger Daltrey.” Andrew Whelan – Drums/Vocals, Brad Huhmann – Guitar]

[Red Kate plays a CD Release Show at Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club, Friday, August 23, with The Quivers, Steady States, and The Bad Ideas. Terra Peal and Todd Grantham of The Quivers join Red Kate on stage, as they did on the recording.]

11:16 – Interview with L. Ron Drunkard & Desmond Poirier of Red Kate

The Kansas City based Punk Rock band Red Kate is a 4-piece group that has been rocking venues since 2007. “When the Troubles Come” is the band’s first full-length album and first on Lawrence, KS based Replay Records. Red Kate plays a CD Release Show at Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club, Friday, August 23, with The Quivers, Steady States, and The Bad Ideas. joining us in the studio are the band’s bass player, and lead guitarist

In the review of Red Kate’s 3-song EP, from a few years back, The Pitch wrote, “Bassist and lead vocalist L. Ron Drunkard, is a socialist activist by day, bellows like an Appalachian Roger Daltrey.”

“Union Voice” is the first track on “When the troubles come.” Mark talked about how in the past year Wednesday MidDay Medley has featured KC based punk bands: The Bad ideas, and members of the bands, Hip Shot Killer, and Smash The State, and surveyed music from the Center of The City Festival. mark and Shawn talked about how the genre of punk music in KC is not afraid to get political, and deal lyrically and musically with the problems of the day including unemployment, war, gay rights.

The new Red Kate LP contains eleven honest, high-energy punk rock and roll numbers handcrafted in hi-fidelity sound to carry you through the work week and into the weekend.

“When the Troubles Come”was Engineered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlab in Kansas City.

The band made every attempt to capture the raw power and grit of their live show while adding an extra spark with guest performances from two members of Kansas City R&B garage rockers, The Quivers – organist and pianist Todd Grantham & vocalist Terra Peal.

11:25

11. Red Kate – “Pink Sweater”
From: When the troubles come (Vinyl) / Replay Records USA / August 23, 2013

11:28

“When the Troubles Come”was Pressed on red vinyl with cover art by midwestern muralist and populist agitator, Dave Loewenstein, and hand printed locally by La Cucaracha Press, When the Troubles Come blurs the line between a fine piece of art and a rock and roll record.

Red Kate has two upcoming shows:

Friday, August 23rd at Davey’s Uptown w/ The Quivers, The bad Ideas, and Steady States (Terra & Todd will be joining Red Kate)

Saturday, Sept 14, Black Label Cycles, w/ The Big Iron, The Uncouth and The Bad Ideas ALL AGES!!!

When the Troubles Come is available at record stores throughout Kansas City and Lawrence, and online at replayrecordsusa.com and redkate.bandcamp.com.

Distributed by Revolver / Midheaven.

Formed out of the remnants of such regional and national acts as Truck Stop Love, Wayback Machine, Squadcar, and the River City Revelator’s, Red Kate’s experience has helped them persevere in an industry that can love you one minute and spit you out the next.

Sonically, the band tips a cap to the beer soaked barroom floors of the short lived early 70’s British Pub-Rock scene and the modern blues-punk sounds that have since taken root in the Midwest’s dive bars and basements. Hard working both on and off the stage, the band’s locale has lent its perspective in sound, lyric, and work ethic. Straight off the factory line, Red Kate hearkens back to a time when musicians played hard, stayed up late, and carried a union card.

11:39

12. Red Kate – “Your Favorite Song”
from: When the troubles come (Vinyl) / Replay Records USA / August 23, 2013

11:43

We gave away 2 pairs of tickets for The New Century Follies: “Ballyhoo Hulabaloo!” The big event is Saturday, August 24, at 7:30pm at The Folly Theatre. More info at: http://www.thenewcenturyfollies.com

13. Clairaudients – “Broken Mend”
from: I’m a Loudmouth, You’re a Puppet / Independent / June 29, 2013
[Music and Lyrics by Clairaudients: Eric Fain – Graphite Neck Electric Bass, Backup Vocals; Brandon Gardner – Electric Guitars; Blaire Geenens – Drumset; Chase Horseman – Grand piano, Backup Vocals, Bigsby Strums; Patrick Robinson – Lead Vocals, Electric Rhythm Guitar; Jordan Thompson – Lead Vocals, Electric Slide Guitar, Backup Vocals. Recorded from January to June, 2013 with Jeff Pickman at Massive Sound Studios. Produced by Jeff Pickman and Clairaudients]

[Ink Magazine Local Music Summer Showcase presents Clairaudients live for a pre game show at Kauffman Stadium on Today, Wednesday August 21st. The band plays at 6:00pm, The Royals vs. White Sox game starts at 7:00pm.]

14. Dead Voices – “Trust A Fool”
from: Dead Voices / Independent / April 20, 2013
[KC Super-Group, was formed in 2010. The band includes: David Regnier, Jason Beers, Matt Richey, Michael Stover, Marco Pascolini and sometimes Lauren Krum who sings with David on “Pardoning”on the EP. David Regnier was part of critically acclaimed band The Afterparty, that released three full length recordings. He formed Dead Voices with Jason Beers of The Brannock Device, and Mike Stover and Matt Richey of The Grisly Hand, and Marco Pascolini who plays in The Brannock Device with Jason, and his founder of Mr. Marcos V7 and band that also include Mike Stover. Also joining the band on a semi regular basis is Lauren Krum who aside from her lead vocals with The Grisly Hand, also sings with David as the duo Ruddy Swain.]

[The Dead Voices Trio plays with Elaine McMilian in a show Friday, August 23, at CODA]

15. Mikal Shapiro – “For Good”
from: For Good / Independent / 2010
[Featuring David Regnier of The After Party and Dead Voices singing & playing guitar w/ Mikal.]

[Mikal Shapiro plays Davey’s Uptown, Sat, Aug. 24 with Heart’s Anne McCue with Amy Farrand.]

11:59:30

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

Sources for notes on tracks: artist’s websites and wikipedia.org

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Under The Radar Playlist from Jan. 31, 2013

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Mark Manning

Under The Radar
TEN to Midnight Thursdays – Streaming at KKFI.org
90.1 FM KKFI – Kansas City Community Radio
Substitute host: Mark Manning
(Filling in for: John Todd)

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Local & New Releases +
Sondra Freeman of Midwest Music Foundation +
Gavin Mac & Nick Combs of The Latenight Callers +
Joel Friday & Jeremy Angotti of Six Percent +
Josh Enyart & Jason Nash of Jorge Arana Trio

1. The Latenight Callers – “Wrecking Ball”
from: Easy Virtues [EP] / TLNC / February 25, 2012
[Formed in Lawrence by baritone guitarist, Krysztof Nemeth, and vocalist Julie Berndsen, With the addition of Guitarist Ellen O’Hayer, Bassist Gavin Mac, and Nick Combs on keyboards. This band is constantly perfoming live in the KC area, and their new recording continues their reputation as being “the perfect band for a David Lynch pool party.”]

[The Latenight Callers play Czar, Friday, Feb. 1, with Jorge Arana Trio, David George & A Crooked Mile, & Eyelit.]

The MidCoast Takeover fundraiser shows benefit the Midwest Music Foundation’s SXSW MidCoast Takeover, the annual showcase, this year featuring 46 bands from the KC area, over 4 days, March 13 – 16, at the Shangri-La, on East 6th Street, in Austin, Texas. For more information you can visit: midcoasttakeover.com or midwestmusicfound.org.

The fundraisers continue…

Friday, February 1 – Czar
Jorge Arana Trio – 9:45 / Eyelit – 10:30 / David George & A Crooked Mile – 11:15 / The Latenight Callers – 12:00

Saturday, February 2 – Riot Room
Various Blonde – 9:45 / Drop A Grand – 10:30 / Maps for Travelers – 11:15 / Six Percent – 12:15

2. Tiny Horse – “Ride”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / August 2012 [Chris Meck & Abigail Henderson are the founders of Tiny Horse, w/ Matt Richey on Drums, & Cody Wyoming on guitar. ]

10:12

3. Eyelit – “I Wish You The Best”
from: The Woe Dies / Independent / June 22, 2012
[Their song “Motionless” is on Midwestern Audio Vol. 1. Formed in Saint Joseph, MO, in 2008 by Austin (songwriter) and Dansare (voice). They released their first EP “Elephant” in early 2010. “The Woe Dies” was inspired by Bob Dylan, Iron & Wine, and Bright Eyes.]

[Eyelit play Czar, Friday, Feb. 1, with Jorge Arana Trio, David George & A Crooked Mile, & The Latenight Callers.]

4. Six Percent – “Not Today”
from: The Years [EP] / Independent / October 26, 2012
[KC based punk rock band re-forming in 2010. Six Percent has shared the stage with Smashing Pumpkins, 311, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Slipknot and Norma Jean. Thae band features: Joel Friday on vocals, Jason Matthews on guitar & vocal, Jeremy Angotti on drums, Mike Mudry on guitar, Dustin Clements on trombone & vox, and Kenny Saunders on bass. The band is currently working on a new recording.]

[Six Percent play Riot Room, Sat, Feb. 2, with Drop a Grand, Maps for Travelers, and Various Blonde.]

5. Various Blonde – “The Dirty News”
from: The Dirty News / Independent / December 11, 2012
[Conceived in 2008 by mutual friends, and now the brainchild of KC native Joshua Allen. The band includes Joshua Allen on Guitar & Vocals, Luis Arana on Bass, and Nick Organ on Drums. Various Blonde’s music has been described as “sonic devastation,” their sound includes a mix of: pop, rock, metal, soul, punk and jazz.]

[Various Blonde play Riot Room, Sat, Feb. 2, w/ Drop a Grand, Maps for Travelers, and Six Percent.]

6. Maps For Travelers – “Not Far Enough”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / February 27, 2011
[Formed in the Spring of 2010 by 4 musicians who have played and toured nationally in various bands in and around the local KC area. RL Brooks on Vocals, Guitar, Trumpet; Zach Brotherton on Vocals, Guitar; Derek White on Bass, Kevin Medina on Drums. Maps For Travelers are currently putting the finishing touches on their new recording “Broken Antlers.” Their video for “Static” has been featured on FUSE TV – In Demand.]

[Maps for Travelers play Riot Room, Sat, Feb. 2, w/ Drop a Grand, Six Percent, and Various Blonde.]

10:30 – Interview with Sondra Freeman, Gavin Mac, Nick Combs, Joel Friday, Jeremy Angotti, Josh Enyart & Jason Nash.

The MidCoast Takeover fundraiser shows will benefit the Midwest Music Foundation’s SXSW MidCoast Takeover, the annual showcase, featuring Over 40 bands from the KC area, over 4 days, March 13 – 16, at the Shangri-La, on East 6th Street, in Austin, Texas.

Midwest Music Foundation’s SXSW MidCoast Takeover Fundraisers

Friday, February 1 – Czar
9:45 Jorge Arana Trio
10:30 Eyelit
11:15 David George & A Crooked Mile
12:00 The Latenight Callers

Saturday, February 2 – Riot Room
9:45 Various Blonde
10:30 Drop A Grand
11:15 Maps for Travelers
12:15 Six Percent

Saturday, February 16 – The Brick
10:00 Rev Gusto
10:45 Cherokee Rock Rifle
11:30 David Hasselhoff on Acid
12:30 Not A Planet

Friday, March 8 – Uptown Arts Bar (acoustic show)
8:00 Cadillac Flambe
9:00 Sons of Great Dane
10:00 Clairaudients
11:00 Heroes & Villains

Gavin Mac is the bassist and Nick Combs is the keyboardist for The Latenight Callers. The band is currently featured with a handsome photo in the latest INK magazine.

The band is recording at Weights and Measures Soundlab, with Producer and Engineer Duane Trower.

Michelle Bacon reported in The Deli KC that this was a very collaborative process for the band.

The Latenight Callers are also playing The Second Chance Dance with Grand Marquis Friday, February 15, 98 – 11, at Californos, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave, KCMO.

Josh Enyart, is the drummer, and Jason Nash is the bassist, for the Jorge Arana Trio. Josh has been a part of the bands: Maps For Travelers, Capture The Flags, and the wild and energetic, Pixel Panda.

Jorge Arana Trio is a fusion group from Kansas City, MO. Formed early 2011, featuring members of numerous groups, including noise rock band Pixel Panda. The band incorporates elements of jazz, punk, noise, math rock, and a harmonic language reminiscent to contemporary classical.

Mapache = Racoon (in Spanish)

10:45

7. Jorge Arana Trio – “Peanut Butter”
from: Mapache / Independent / October 26, 2012
[Also included on the MidCoast Takeover 2013 download at Midwest Music Foundation.org. 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 Czar, Fri. Feb. 1 with Eyelit, David George & The Crooked Mile, & The Latenight Callers.]

10:48

Mark talked with Joel Friday the lead singer, and Jeremy Angotti the drummer of Six Percent.

Six Percent is a KC based punk rock band that was re-formed in 2010.

Six Percent has shared the stage with Smashing Pumpkins, 311, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Slipknot and Norma Jean.

The band features: Joel Friday on vocals, Jason Matthews on guitar & vocal, Jeremy Angotti on drums, Mike Mudry on guitar, Dustin Clements on trombone & vox, and Kenny Saunders on bass.

The band is currently working on a new recording.

The MidCoast Takeover fundraiser shows will benefit the Midwest Music Foundation’s SXSW MidCoast Takeover, the annual showcase, featuring 40 bands from the KC area, over 4 days, March 13 – 16, at the Shangri-La, on East 6th Street, in Austin, Texas. For more information you can visit: midcoasttakeover.com or midwestmusicfound.org.

11:13

The MidCoast Takeover fundraisers continue…

Saturday, February 16 – The Brick with Rev Gusto – 10:00, Cherokee Rock Rifle – 10:45, David Hasselhoff on Acid – 11:30, Not A Planet – 12:30

8. Not A Planet – “Black Dress”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / December 7, 2012
[Kansas City based Rock and Roll trio formed in 2010. Nathan Corsi, Liam Sumnicht, Bill Sturges.]

[Not A Planet plays The Brick, Saturday, Feb. 16, with Rev Gusto, Cherokee Rock Rifle, & David Hasselhoff on Acid.]

9. Rev Gusto – “Click Click”
from: Rev Gusto [EP] / Catapult / November 10, 2012
[Jerry Frederick on Vocals & Guitar, Sam Frederick on Bass, Shaun Crowley on Guitar, Peter Beatty on guitar Quinn Hernandez on Drums, Rev Gusto just released their first self-titled EP recorded at Element Recording.]

[Rev Gusto play The Brick, Feb. 16, w/Not A Planet, Cherokee Rock Rifle, & David Hasselhoff on Acid.]

10. The Conquerors – “Ode To The Conquerors”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / 2012 [Kansas City based Psychedelic – Psychotropic Rock and Roll from: Rory Cameron on Guitar/Vocals, Christian O’Reilly on Bass/Vocals, Jim Button on Drums, Vince Lawhon on Guitar/Vocals, Mikee Pruitt on Drums/Banjo/Vocals.]

[The Caves & The Conquerors – First Friday at The Midwestern Musical Co! Fri. 8:00pm]

11:30

10. The Depth and The Whisper – “Highway”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / December, 2012
[Produced and recorded by John Velghe at Guttersnipe recording. This song features Albert Bickley and Dave Tanner, the principle musicians and songwriters, with Troy Van Horn on lead guitar, Go Go Ray on Drums, John Velghe on keyboards.]

[The Depth & The Whisper play Replay Lounge, Lawrence, Fri. Feb. 1, opening for The Dead Girls]

[The Depth & The Whisper play Uptown Arts Bar, KC, for the MBird Artist Showcase, Feb. 21.]

11. The Dead Girls – “Under Siege”
from: Fade In/Fade Out / Independent / 2013
[The Dead Girls (formerly Dead Girls Ruin Everything) was formed in 2004 from the ashes of Ultimate Fakebook and Podstar, two bands that were staples of the Lawrence and KC power-pop sound. Guitarists / singers JoJo Longbottom and Cameron Hawk, of Podstar, combine their dual-guitar attack and vocal harmonies with the rhythmic assault of drummer Eric Melin and bassist Nick Colby, of Ultimate Fakebook. The band’s new record was Produced by Chris Cosgrove who produced their 2010 album “Out Of Earshot.”]

[The Dead Girls play 2 Release Shows: Friday, Feb. 1 at the Replay Lounge in Lawrence, w/ The Depth and The Whisper, and Saturday, Feb 2, at the recordBar, with Casket Lottery and Gentleman Savage. ]

Vive the Rock is a special Fundraiser for Académie Lafayette, Friday, February 8, at 9:00 PM at the recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd, KCMO, featuring: Federation of Horsepower, The Hillary Watts Riot, The Sexy Accident, The Quivers, and special Emcee: Cody Wyoming. More info at: vivetherock.brownpapertickets.com

12. The Hillary Watts Riot – “Black Boots, White Lies”
from: A/S/L / Money Wolf Music / April 20, 2012
[First single from their debut album, THWR include: Hillary Watts Bird, Christian Hankel, Tommy Donoho, Sergio Moreno, Justin Penney. They describe their music as “freak pop.” This band is so fun to see live.]

[The Hillary Watts Riot play the recordBar on Fri. Feb. 8, w/ Federation of Horsepower, The Quivers, and The Sexy Accident]

11:45

13. The Wires – “Native”
from: The Wires – Alternative Strings / Independent / November, 2012
[The Wires are an alternative exploration in string sound. Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, The Wires compose and perform original music for violin and cello. Created, composed and performed by Laurel Morgan on violin (formerly of the band In The Pines) and Sascha Groschang on cello).]

[The Wires play a CD Release at the recordBar, Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 7:00 PM, accompanied by a video-installation by multi-media artist Ben Parks.]

14. The ACB’s – “Ocean”
from: single release from upcoming album / Independent / 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.”]

15. Shy Boys – “Postcardd”
from: single demo from upcoming album / Independent / 2012
[Collin & Kyle Rausch, Konnor Ervin]

11:55:30

16. Heartfelt Anarchy – “Swagger Killer (Radio Edit)”
from: Heartfelt Anarchy / Independent / Feb. 1, 2013
[KC based hip hop duo of Producer D/Will and Emcee Les Izmore.

[Heartfelt Anarchy play the recordBar, Fri, Feb. 1, with two shows: Diverse at 10:30 PM and Heartfelt Anarchy at 11:00. 11:30pm Intermission. Diverse at 11:35 and Heartfelt Anarchy at 12:05.]

sources for notes: artists websites and Wikipedia.org

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WMM Playlist from: Jan. 23, 2019

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mark Manning

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

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Mat Shoare + Spencer Ward
+ Michelle Bacon & Terra Peal & SXSW MidCoast Takeover
+ Local & New Releases

1. Yo La Tengo – “Well You Better”
from: Fade / Matador Records / January 15, 2013
[Indie rock band formed in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1984 by husband and wife: Ira Kaplan (guitars, piano, vocals), and Georgia Hubley (drums, piano, vocals). Since 1992, the lineup has included James McNew (bass, vocals). This is their 13th full-length album. It was produced by John McEntire, instead of Roger Moutenot, who had produced all their albums since 1993’s “Painful.” Yo La Tengo has been called “the quintessential critics’ band” and maintains a strong cult following. The band is renowned for its encyclopedic repertoire of cover songs both in live performance and on record.]

2. David Bowie – “Where Are We Now?”
from: The Next Day / ISO – Columbia / Expected March 12, 2013
[We were all surprised to hear the single Bowie released on his birthday, Jan. 8. His 1st new music in 10 years. In the works for over 2 years, Bowie is collaborating w/ longtime producer Tony Visconti who told the BBC that they worked on the new album at a very slow pace. “We never spent more than two to three weeks at a time recording,” Visconti said. “And then we’d take off as much as two months. We’d usually work on one or two songs in an afternoon and we’d whip them up to shape where they’d sound like great rock tracks. At that point there wouldn’t be any final vocals or lyrics. This is the same way I’d been working with him since The Man Who Sold the World. He hasn’t really changed in his approach.” Toward the end of Bowie’s 2004 tour in Europe the singer underwent emergency heart surgery for a blocked artery. There were rumors about Bowie’s health. Visconti told the BBC “He’s a very healthy man… I couldn’t explain how I know that, but I worked with a very healthy David Bowie in the studio and a very happy David Bowie in the studio.”]

3. Drew Black and Dirty Electric – “Curio Doll”
from: Single Track from upcoming release / Independent / , 2013
[Joining Drew Black on Guitar & Vocals are members of bands: The Quivers, Deco Auto, & Dolls On Fire, w/ Terra Peal on Bass & Vocals, Michelle Bacon on Drums, Zach Hodson on Guitar & Percussion & Vocals.]

[Drew Black and Dirty Electric play the recordBar, Saturday, January 26, with She’s A Keeper, Molly Picture Club, and Antennas Up.]

10:15 – Interview with Michelle Bacon & Terra Peal

Drew Black and Dirty Electric is a four-piece group that is the brainchild of Drew Black (formerly of The Belated), who wrote and released his solo album “Wanderlust” in early 2012. Soon after, Black enlisted bassist Terra Peal (of The Quivers), drummer Michelle Bacon (of Deco Auto, and Dolls on Fire) and multi-instrumentalist Zach Hodson (of Dolls on Fire) to bring Drew’s recorded songs to life on stage, as a full throttle rock and roll machine. The band will play the recordBar, Saturday, January 26, with She’s A Keeper, Molly Picture Club, and Antennas Up for the first of 5 MidCoast Takeover Fundraisers.

In the coming weeks Wednesday MidDay Medley will feature the music from KC area bands participating in The MidCoast Takeover fundraiser shows. Proceeds from these shows benefit the Midwest Music Foundation’s SXSW MidCoast Takeover, the annual showcase, that this year will showcase over 40 bands from the KC area, over 4 days, March 13 – 16, at the Shangri-La, on East 6th Street, in Austin, Texas.

The Deli KC Editor, Michelle Bacon, who is also a dedicated Midwest Music Foundation volunteer, and member of the bands: Deco Auto, Dolls on Fire, along with Terra Peal who is part of the band The Quivers joined us to give us the details on this year’s MidCoast Takeover.

Drew Black and Dirty Electric will be playing the MidCoast Takeover Fundraiser on Saturday night at the recordBar with: She’s A Keeper, Molly Picture Club, and Antennas Up.

Drew Black and Dirty Electric also in concert: Saturday, Feb. 9, at the recordBar, and Saturday, March 9, at The Brick.

MidCoast Takeover Fundraisers

Saturday, January 26 – recordBar
9:45 She’s A Keeper
10:30 Drew Black and Dirty Electric
11:15 Molly Picture Club
12:15 Antennas Up

Friday, February 1 – Czar
9:45 Jorge Arana Trio
10:30 Eyelit
11:15 Tiny Horse
12:00 The Latenight Callers

Saturday, February 2 – Riot Room
9:45 Various Blonde
10:30 Drop A Grand
11:15 Maps for Travelers
12:15 Six Percent

Saturday, February 16 – The Brick
10:00 Rev Gusto
10:45 Cherokee Rock Rifle
11:30 David Hasselhoff on Acid
12:30 Not A Planet

Friday, March 8 – Uptown Arts Bar (acoustic show)
8:00 Cadillac Flambe
9:00 Sons of Great Dane
10:00 Clairaudients
11:00 Heroes & Villains

10:30 – Underwriting

10:31 – Interview with Mat Shoare

4. Mat Shoare – “Evolution”
from: Domestic Partnership / Golden Sound Records / December 11, 2013
[All songs by Mat Shoare. Made by Mat Shoare and Ross Brown. Most parts of this album were recorded by Mat Shoare in multiple bedrooms, basements, and offices from winter 2011 till fall 2012. It was finally focused into something cohesive by Ross Brown at The Reservation in Kansas City, MO.]

Mat Shoare is a Kansas City based singer, guitarist, songwriter, record label founder. His brand new solo record,”Domestic Partnership” was officially released December 11, 2012, on Golden Sound Records. This is Mat’s second full length solo release. He also released a solo EP. Mat has released two EPs with his band The Empty Spaces, and was a member of the band Everyday/Everynight. All of the music is available at Golden Sound Records, and independent, Kansas City based record label Mat founded with his friends Jerad Tomasino and Ross Brown.

Mat prefers the homemade sound and feel in his recordings. The Golden Sound Records website reports that most parts of his album were recorded in multiple bedrooms, basements, and offices from winter 2011 through the fall of 2012.

The Golden Sound Records website describes “Domestic Partnership” as a recollection of love, loss, and love again. Then loss…and so forth.”