WMM playlist from March 14, 2018

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

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

New & MidCoastal Releases
+ Richard Alan Nichols + Spencer Brown aka Daisy Buckët

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

2. Eels – “Today is the Day”
from: The Deconstruction / E Works / April 6, 2018
[12th studio abum release from American rock band, formed in California in 1995 by singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mark Oliver Everett, known by the stage name E. Band members have changed across the years, both in the studio and on stage, making Everett the only official member for most of the band’s work. Eels’ music is often filled with themes about family, death, and lost love. In 1991, Everett signed a with Polydor and released A Man Called E under the name E. This was followed by Broken Toy Shop in 1993 and marked the beginning of E’s collaboration with drummer Jonathan “Butch” Norton. Eels were officially founded when Butch and E met Tommy Walter. Eels were one of the first to sign with DreamWorks Records, followed by Elliott Smith. In 1996, the band released their breakthrough debut album Beautiful Freak.]

3. The UK’s – “The Poison Squad”
from: The Poison Squad – Single / The UK’s / March 9, 2018
[KCMO based alternative-garage rock, 5-piece band formed in 2010 with Noah Bartelt on vocals & guitar; Scott Combs on guitar & vocals; Nick Brown on bass; and Tarquin Eugene Kellough on keyboards, guitar & vocals; and Kyle Braun on drums. The UK’s have hosted and performed in benefit concerts for Joplin Aid and for Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief, and Camp Quality, an organization to help children with cancer.]

[The UK’s are in Austin, TX for SXSW and play The MidCoast Takeover presented by Midwest Music Foundation, at The Shangri La, 1016 E. 6th Street, Thursday, March 15, at 8:15 pm.]

[The UK’s play The Rino, 314 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, Fri, April 6, w/ Kid Computer, Quasar.]

[The UK’s play miniBar, 3810 Broadway, Sat, April 7, with The Sexy Accident, and The Hollow Ends.]

4. Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear – “Childhood Goodbye”
from: Childhood Goodbye – Single / Glassnote Records / March 9. 2018
[First single from their upcoming EP. Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear have garnered international acclaim, and new fans from all over the world. They signed with Glassnote Records and recorded their debut full length album in Nashville with acclaimed producer Jim Abiss. They performed their debut single “Silent Movies” on The Late Show with David Letterman, they’ve toured across the United States, and Europe, more than once. They were featured on CBS Sunday Morning, NBC’s The Today Show, and “Later With Jools Holland and played Bonnaroo, Pilgramage, and the Newport Folk Festival, and the Ryman Theatre, in Nashville. Ruth Ward has continually performed throughout her life, mostly in coffee shops and open mics, for over 30 years, even recording a solo record. In the midst of this she got married and became a mom, and was busy raising a family. Madisen Ward was born in Oklahoma, and grew up in the outskirts of Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from William Chrisman High School in 2007. Madisen’s journey to become a musician, was “melodically passed down” through the songs of his mother, where Madisen grew up watching his mom perform at local coffee shops. Eventually he began to learn to play the guitar, and poured his talent for writing into the music to create original songs. They began playing Madisen’s original songs along with the occassional cover of a classic track, reinterpreted in their own incredibly beautiful performace of two voices and two guitars in harmony and orchestration. Their debut album, The Skeleton Crew, was released May 9, 2015 and was our most played record that year and was #1 on WMM’s The 115 Best Recordings of 2015.]

[Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear play Boulevardia, Friday night, June 15.]

5. Making Movies – “Montána”
from: I Am Another You / Making Movies / May 26, 2017
[3rd full length release: from KC based 4-piece band and made up of two sets of brothers: Enrique Chi on guitar and lead vocals; Diego Chi on bass & vocals; Juan-Carlos Chaurand on percussion & keyboards; and Andres Chaurand on drums. The band draws their influences from the origins of their families: Santiago, Panama, and Kansas City, Missouri, and Guadalajara, Mexico. Upon th erelease of this album Making Movies kicked off a 22-date Immigrants Are Beautiful Tour, a celebration of solidarity in the face of fear-mongering and hate. Frontman Enrique Chi shared, “It’s time to realize we are all part of this continuum, this beautifully flawed human race that has migrated from every continent to bring us all the beauty we enjoy today.” The band’s social statement is straightforward enough that they can express it in four words: “We Are All Immigrants.” In supporting that cause, a portion of all proceeds from the album and tour go to the National Immigration Law Center. Enrique Chi, describes, “since making the album, the tides have shifted and the underbelly of systematic racism has reared its ugly head. It is no longer time to be silent is time for us to raise our voices.” The quartet has toured with Arcade Fire, Thievery Corporation, Cold War Kids, Los Lobos, Ozomatli, Tennis, Sergio Mendoza of Calexico, Rodrigo y Gabriela, and Hurray for the Riff Raff.]

[Making Movies play The Uptown Theatre, Friday, March 16, opening for Galactic.]

6. Carswell & Hope – “Seraphine”
from: Exit Plan EP / Silly Goose Records / May 22, 2018
[Music by Carswell & Hope. Lyrics by Nick Carswell. Produced & mixed by Jason Slote & Nick Carswell. Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper @ TurtleTone Studio NYC. Lawrence KS based 5-piece band formed June 25, 2012. The band is: Nick Carswell, Jason Slote, Austin Quick, Chris Handley, and Jordan Tucker. Songwriter Nick Carswell is originally from Ireland and has found a new home on the plains of Kansas.]

[Carswell & Hope play Songs From Ireland Fri, Mar 16, 8 PM at Liberty Hall, 644 Mass St, Lawrence, KS, w/: Kelly Hunt , Katlyn Conroy. Proceeds to support The Willow Domestic Violence Center.]

[Carswell & Hope play St Paddy’s Day Cure! Sun, Mar 18, 3:00pm at Holy Cow Market & Music, 3109 Gillham Rd, KCMO]

7. Joan As Policewoman – “Tell Me”
from: Damned Devotion / Play It Again Sam / February 9, 2018
[Joan As Police Woman, is Joan Wasser, born July 26, 1970), she is an American musician, singer-songwriter and producer. She began her career playing violin with the Dambuilders and played with Black Beetle, Antony and the Johnsons, and Those Bastard Souls. Since 2004 she has released her solo material as Joan As Police Woman. She has released five regular studio albums, one EP, a number of singles and a collection of covers. Throughout her career, she has regularly collaborated with other artists as a writer, performer and arranger. “Tell Me,” is the first single from the new album. Joan Wasser talked about its plea for openness and intimacy, “I am always wanting more intimate dialogue,” she says. “Fear of being vulnerable, future tripping and feelings of shame, paranoia and jealousy get in the way. You got to separate now what’s real, what’s not real – stop using jealousy (not real) as a way to avoid having to clarify and tell me what you really want (real). Why don’t we try trusting each other enough to be fully transparent? What is there to lose?”]

8. Grand Marquis – “Brighter Days”
from: Brigher Days / King Forward Revords / April 28, 2018
[KC based American Roots, Blues, & Prohibition Jazz band, formed in 1998 have released 7 albums, including a 7” 45 rpm vinyl recorded at legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, TN. The band is: Ben Ruth on upright bass, sousaphone, backing vocals; Chad Boydston on trumpet, backing vocals; Ryan Wurtz on electric and acoustic guitars; Trevor Turla on trombone, backing vocals; Fritz Hutchison on drums, backing vocals; Bryan Redmond on lead vocals, soprano, alto, tenor & baritone saxophones.]

[Grand Marquis play The Brick, Friday March 16, at 9:00 pm with Grand Avenue, and Ruckus.]

[Grand Marquis play The Westport Saloon, Saturday, March 17, St. Patty’s Day!at 2:00 pm – 6:00 PM]

[Grand Marquis play an Album Release Show, Saturday, April 28, with Victor and Penny at 8:30 PM, Grand Marquis at 9:45 PM and Brandon Philips and Brandon Phillips and The Condition at 11:30 PM]

10:30 – Underwriting

10:32 – Interview with Richard Alan Nichols

Richard Alan Nichols, is a Kansas City based professional actor, director, and teacher. As an actor he has worked extensively in New York, St. Louis and Kansas City. He has performed at Missouri Repertory Theatre, The Unicorn Theatre, American Heartland Theatre, The Coterie Theatre, Quality Hill Playhouse and Metroplitan Ensembe Theatre. He was the recipient of the 1999 Drama Desk award for best supporting actor for his performance as Candy in Of Mice And Men at The Coterie Theatre. He founded The Actor’s-Craft Studio in 1987 where he has been teaching multiple acting classes for over 30 years. Richard Alan Nichols, studied as a scholarship student for five years with Uta Hagen at the HB Studio in New York. He has just released a new book, To Act Is To Do, (39 West Press) a guide for both actors and teachers. Richard Alan Nichols will read selections from his new book, To Act Is To Do, at a special Book Release & Reception, Sunday, March 18, at 4:00 pm, at Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr., KCMO.

Richard Alan Nichols, thanks for being with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley

I first Richard Alan Nichols in June of 1986, at the old Unicorn Theatre space at the building that was the Norman School just east of the SW Trafficway. He were directing a short one piece, from a collection of short pieces in the workshop production of playwright Frank Higgins’ “Heartland.” Richard Alan Nichols was wearing a sports watch around his neck, and was directing Laurie Larson in a piece that took place in a shopping mall. It was my favorite piece in the show.

Richard Alan Nichols was born on a farm in Kensington, Connecticut. At 11 years old his father died, and with his mother he moved away from the farm and into the town of Meriden, Connecticut. His Aunt Gertrude helped introduce him to the theatre. When he was 16 he saw Uta Hagen in the play “St. Joan,” by George Bernard Shaw, in a theatre in New Haven.

1953, when he was 18 years old, he found himself studying theatre at Boston University. He writes in his book about how the 1950s were all about emotion, “method” acting. At Boston University he met Olympia Dukakis. At Boston University he also met his wife Joanna.

In 1957 he and Joanna moved to New York City. In April 1958 his son Peter was born. In 1959 he was accepted into the HB Studios to study with Uta Hagen. The HB Studio was run by Uta Hagen and Herbert Berghof. In 1962 Uta Hagen won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Martha in Edward Albee’s play “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”

In 1967 Richard Alan Nichols moved to St. Louis and worked with his wife Joanna teaching Viola Spolin’s Theatre Games and also creating their own performing theatre troupe that even included their 14 year old son.

In 1973 the American Psychiatric Association voted to remove homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. This came as a relief to Alan, who decided to be open about his sexuality and “come out.” Alan had been hiding his sexual orientation all of his life, living in the closet, he now wanted to be honest about his life.

In 1978 Richard Alan Nichols found himself divorced, and tired of working in improvisation. A friend encouraged him to audition for The Missouri Repertory Theatre, now the KC Rep. This is what brought him to Kansas City. In 1980 he met visual artist and set and costume designer Atif Rome who became his life partner.

In 1985 he started Actors-Craft Studio, at first in the Westport Allen Center, then in a space on West 39th street that was being rented by The Unicorn Theatre that is now a parking lot for Missy B’s. Actor’s Craft then moved into a three story house on Warwick, where he not only held multiple classes but also produced several shows including Connections and Incidents, written by Eric Adler, The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me by David Drake, and two original plays he wrote called Land, and Detours with all characters played by students. In 2001 Actors Craft reopened in South Hyde Park. More info at: http://www.actorscraftstudio.com

Richard Alan Nichols is a professional actor, director, and teacher. Some acting credits include: The View From The Bridge, Qed, The Giver, Tuesdays With Morrie, Proof, Rainmaker, Small Craft Warnings, Slight Defect, A Desert Holiday, Light:Damage, Over The River And Through The Woods, Prelude To A Kiss, Desert Holiday, An American Daughter, Keely and Du, The Sum Of Us, A Walk In The Woods, Frankie & Johnny In The Clair De Lune, The Normal Heart, Breaking The Code, A Christmas Carol. Directing credits include: Spring Awakening, The Glass Menagerie, All My Sons, Ti Jean Blues, Excerpts, Al Dente, Kissing Marianne, Three X Romulus Linney, There Are More Things…, Eight Easy Pieces, Rocks Can Float, The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me, Potluck, Land, On The Verge, Reckless, Connections, and Incidents. Richard Alan Nichols understudied at The New Theatre for Joel Rooks in Say Goodnight Gracie; Jack Kllugman in Aspirin & Elephants; Gary Burghoff in Marvin and Mel; and Paul Michael in Over the River and Through the Woods.

To Act Is To Do by Richard Alan Nichols, who studied as a scholarship student for five years with Uta Hagen at the HB Studio in New York, is the ultimate guide for both actors and teachers. In six informative and interactive class sessions, Nichols details twenty exercises designed to solve most acting problems that arise while working on plays. Also included are eighteen evaluations of work (scenes, monologues, and Hagen exercises) presented by Nichols’ students, with each evaluation serving as a model for teachers to follow in order to assist actors in learning how to assess their own work in an honest way. This unique exploration—the personal journey of one actor’s lifelong quest to perfect his craft while in pursuit of becoming a player—will help all actors develop the discipline necessary to fine-tune their acting instruments and discover new behaviors in themselves.

Richard Alan Nichols will read selections from his new book, To Act Is To Do, at a special Book Release & Reception, Sunday, March 18, at 4:00 pm, at Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr., KCMO. http://www.justoffbroadway.org, http://www.actorscraftstudio.com, http://www.39westpress.com

11:00 – Station I.D.

9. Lovergurl – “My Body”
from: The President is a Sex Offender / Lovergurl / May 19, 2017
[The Kansas City based 4-piece band, Lovergurl caught our ear with their synth pop sound and lyrics reflecting social and political messages with hip hop and punk elements. Keyboardist and vocalist, Stephanie Bankston was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a graduate of The University of Missouri. She moved abroad in her 20s, and lived in Seoul, Korea, where she played in a mostly female band called BaekMa (“White Horse”). Stephanie returned to Kansas City in the Fall 2015. Brook Worlledge, is 25 years old and is a Kansas City native. She is the band’s drummer and she sings and writes songs for the band. Brook is a defender of the proletariat. Brook’s influences range from Yhe B-52s, The Velvet Underground, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Lovergurl guitarist and vocalist, Heather Andrews is also 25. She was born and raised in Rhode Island, and moved to Kansas City in 2011 and fell in love with the city.]

[Lovergurl plays miniBar, 3810 Brdwy, Tues, Mar 20, 10pm w/Lavender Daughter, The Black Creatures]

10. The Black Creatures – “Element”
from: Elements – Single / The Black Creatures / February 14, 2018
[The Black Creatures are a dark pop hip-hop musical duo from Kansas City, Missouri pulling elements from sci-fi to tell an inter-dimensional story. Xavier Martin and Jade Beomh released their debut album, See No Evil, on December 6, 2017.]

[The Black Creatures plays miniBar, 3810 Brdwy, Tues, Mar 20, 10pm w/Lavender Daughter, Lovergurl.]

11. Chloe Jacobson – “National News”
from: National News – Single / Chloe Jacobson / January 20, 2017
[First single from Kansas City, Missouri based singer songwriter. Her soulful, bluesy vocals are colored with the pop cadence of aughts-era emo. Her first album release, titled “Frozen Fruit” is expected to drop early summer 2018 following with a midwest tour soon to be announced. More info at: http://www.chloejacobson.online]

[Chloe Jacobson plays The Riot Room, Tues, Mar 20 opening for Mt. Joy and Olivia Jean]

11:15 – Interview with Spencer Brown

Daisy Buckët photography by Vixen Pin-Up Photography

Daisy Buckët aka Spencer Brown joined us to talk about Daisy’s new solo album debut, “Pansy,” to be released this spring. The album of 10 tracks include five tracks recorded with Jeff Freling of Victor & Penny with Erin McGrane and the Loose Change Orchestra. There are also two tracks recorded with the KC psychedelic glam rock band The Philistines, and two original songs written for this album. This past year Daisy has performed with the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, shows in Ohio, Connecticut, and New York at the historic Duplex Cabaret, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Spencer Brown is a professional actor, singer, spokesmodel, super hero, and has appeared at The Unicorn Theatre, Late Night Theatre, The KC Fringe, Union Station, The Folly Theatre, Off Center Theatre, Just Off Broadway Theatre. Since 2008 Spencer has toured internationally and recorded several albums as a member of the acclaimed The Kinsey Sicks, America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet. Most recently they were seen on Watch What Happens Live! With Andy Cohen and have been on tour with their critically-acclaimed show, Things You Shouldn’t Say.

Spencer Brown Thanks for being with us again on WMM.

“Pansy” Executive Producer: Spencer Brown & Amy Hull. Co-Producer: Michael Woo. Album Concept & Design: Brandon Shelton. Photography: Vixen Pin-Up Photography. All tracks recorded at Sound 81 Productions, Kansas City, Missouri. Mixing & Engineering: Justin Wilson

11:25

12. Daisy Buckët – “Stars Are Blind”
from: Pansy / Independent / July 25, 2017
[Executive Producer: Spencer Brown & Amy Hull. Co-Producer: Michael Wood. Album Concept & Design: Brandon Shelton. Photography: Vixen Pin-Up Photography. All tracks recorded at Sound 81 Productions, Kansas City, Missouri. Mixing & Engineering: Justin Wilson. Music/Lyrics: Fernando Garibay, Sheppard Solomon & Ralph McCarthy. Vocals: Daisy Buckët; Guitar: Jeff Freling; Drums: Brian Steever; Bass: Rick Willoughby; Organ: Ken Lovern; Tenor Saxophone: James Isaac.]

“Stars Are Blind” a song written for Paris Hilton that she released in 2004

Spencer writes: “As the title of the album suggests, this is a very gay record and I couldn’t be prouder of that. The songs that found their way to me knew they belonged and deserved to be included in this collection of unapologetically gay gems. So listener, if you find yourself lost in the madness of the world, I hope the music we’ve resuscitated and created here inspires you to pursue a life of fabulousness and fearlessness.”

Pansy CREDITS

1. “Stars are Blind”
Music/Lyrics: Fernando Garibay, Sheppard Solomon & Ralph McCarthy
Vocals: Daisy Buckët
Guitar: Jeff Freling
Drums: Brian Steever
Bass: Rick Willoughby
Organ: Ken Lovern
Tenor Saxophone: James Isaac

2. “Balls of Brass”
Lyrics by Spencer Brown
All Vocals: Daisy Buckët
Track Engineer: Grizzly Beats

3. “Long, Long Time”
Music/Lyrics: Ruth Wallis
Vocals: Daisy Buckët
Guitar: Jeff Freling
Drums: Brian Steever
Bass: Rick Willoughby
Piano: Ken Lovern
Clarinet: James Isaac

4. “They Don’t Know”
Music/Lyrics: Kirsty MacColl
Vocals: Daisy Buckët
Backing Vocals: Kimmie Queen, Cody Wyoming
Guitar: Cody Wyoming
Drums: Steve Gardels
Guitar: Rod Peal
Piano: Josh Mobley
Bass: Barry Kidd

5. “What Makes a Man”
Music/Lyrics: Bradford Craig & Charles Aznavour
Vocals: Daisy Buckët
Guitar: Jeff Freling
Drums: Brian Steever
Bass: Rick Willoughby
Piano & Accordion: Ken Lovern
Clarinet: James Isaac

6. “I’ll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time”
Music/Lyrics: Albert von Tilzer & Neville Fleeson
Vocal Arrangement: Jeff Manabat
Vocals: Daisy Buckët & Molly Hammer
Guitar: Jeff Freling
Ukulele: Erin McGrane
Drums: Brian Steever
Bass: Rick Willoughby
Organ: Ken Lovern

7. “Hot Nuts”
Music/Lyrics: Lil Johnson
Additional Lyrics: Spencer Brown
Vocals: Daisy Buckët, Jeff Freling, & Erin McGrane
Guitar: Jeff Freling
Ukulele: Erin McGrane
Drums: Brian Steever
Bass: Rick Willoughby
Clarinet: James Isaac

8. “Pansy”
Music & Lyrics: Spencer Brown & Erik Jansen
Vocals: Daisy Buckët
Piano: Erik Jansen

9. “Friday Night in the Castro”
Music & Lyrics: Andrew Lippa
Additional Lyrics: Spencer Brown
Vocals: Daisy Buckët
Track Engineer: Jeff Eubank

10. “Only Women Bleed
“Music & Lyrics: Alice Cooper & Dick Wagner
Vocals: Daisy Buckët
Guitar: Cody Wyoming
Drums: Steve Gardels
Guitar: Rod Peal
Piano: Josh Mobley
Bass: Barry Kidd
Tambourine: Kimmie Queen

The title track: “Pansy” is one of several originals on the album. Music & Lyrics: Spencer Brown & Erik Jansen. Vocals: Daisy Buckët. Piano: Erik Jansen

Daisy Buckët will be on stage tonight for: Hard Candy Kansas City with BeBe Zahara Benet, the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, at Missie B’s on West 39th Street with two shows at 7:00 and 9:00 pm. And on Monday, March 21, Daisy is guest starring in Late Night Theatre Presents: The Kraft, the first show of their 20th Anniversary season also at Missy B’s, 805 West 39th Street, KCMO.

More info at http://www.kinseysicks.com, http://www.missdaisybucket.com

11:40

13. Daisy Buckët – “Pansy”
from: Pansy / Independent / July 25, 2017
[Executive Producer: Spencer Brown & Amy Hull. Co-Producer: Michael Wood. Album Concept & Design: Brandon Shelton. Photography: Vixen Pin-Up Photography. All tracks recorded at Sound 81 Productions, Kansas City, Missouri. Mixing & Engineering: Justin Wilson. Music & Lyrics: Spencer Brown & Erik Jansen. Vocals: Daisy Buckët, and on Piano: Erik Jansen]

11:44 – Underwriting

14. Nuthatch-47 – “Moscow Mule”
from: Moscow Mule / Nuthatch-47 / January 1, 2018
[Kansas City based 7-piece band fronted by Maksim Kunakhovich who told KCUR FM that, “Russia is my mother and America is my wife.” His distinctive contributions make Nutchatch-47 one of the funniest and most musically unique bands in the Kansas City area.]

[Nuthatch-47 play the Californos 30th Anniversary Party, Saturday, March 17 with Joseph Warren and the Wanderlust Revival, 2 Sonn Green and More.]

[Nuthatch-47 play recordBar 1520 Grand Ave. Friday, March 23, at 10:00 pm with Drop A Grand, and The Golden Web.]

15. The Matchsellers – “Too Late (Everybody Died)”
from: BLUEGRASTRONAUTS / The Matchsellers / March 16, 2018
[3rd full length release from classically trained violinist Julie Bates from Kansas City, and a Chicago blues guitarist from Warsaw, Indiana, Andrew Morris. The Matchsellers have traveled the US and Europe developing their brand of off the wall bluegrass & old-time music. In 2017 they began collaborating with two of the Midwest’s finest musicians, Chad Graves a dobro player that has been featured in Rolling Stone and The Bluegrass Situation, and Betsey Beymer a much sought after bassist from Lakin, KS.]

[The Matchsellers play a special Bluegrastronauts Release Show on Thursday, March 15, at 7:00 PM at Westport Coffee House, 4010 Pennsylvania Ave, KCMO.]

16. Josesph Warren and the Wanderlust Revival – “Love The Wander”
from: The Greenwood Demos / Joseph Warren / November 4, 2017
[Based out of Kansas City, Missouri, Joseph Warren & the Wanderlust Revival is a unique caravan of midwestern roamers. Joseph Warren Wheeler on vocals, tenor guitar, guitar, & banjo; Bill Wald on bass, Jake Gronbeck on drums & percussion, Eva Louise Hall on vocals. More info at: http://www.thewanderlustrevival.com]

[Joseph Warren and the Wanderlust Revival play the Californos 30th Anniversary Party, Saturday, March 17 with, 2 Son Green and Nuthatch-47.]

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

Next week on March 21, Brenton Cook joins us as Guest Producer for our first hour, playing musical discoveries from SXSW 2018. Also next week, CS Luxem joins us LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios.

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

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Show #725

Richard Alan Nichols photo from Larry F. Levenson Photography
Daisy Buckët photography by Vixen Pin-Up Photography

Wednesday MidDay Medley talks with Richard Alan Nichols + Daisy Buckët

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, March 14, 2018

New & MidCoastal Releases
+ Richard Alan Nichols + Spencer Brown aka Daisy Buckët

Mark plays more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Carswell & Hope, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, Grand Marquis, Making Movies, The Black Creatures, Rachel Mallin & the Wild Type, Lovergurl, Daisy Buckët, Nuthatch-47, The UK’s, The Matchsellers, Chloe Jacobson, Joseph Warren and the Wanderlust Revival, Joan As Police Woman, and The EELS.

At 10:30 Mark talks with Richard Alan Nichols, KC based professional actor, director, and teacher. He has taught acting for over thirty years. He founded The Actor’s-Craft Studio in 1987. Richard Alan Nichols, studied as a scholarship student for five years with Uta Hagen at the HB Studio in New York. He has just released a new book, To Act Is To Do, (39 West Press) a guide for both actors and teachers. Richard Alan Nichols will read selections from his new book, To Act Is To Do, at a special Book Release & Reception, Sunday, March 18, at 4:00 pm, at Just Off Broadway Theatre, 3051 Penn Valley Dr., KCMO. http://www.justoffbroadway.org, http://www.actorscraftstudio.com, http://www.39westpress.com

Daisy Buckët photography by Vixen Pin-Up Photography

At 11:15, Daisy Buckët aka Spencer Brown joins us to talk about Daisy’s solo album debut, “Pansy,” to be released this spring. For the record Jeff Freling of Victor & Penny, jumped in to play with Daisy, with help from Erin McGrane, Ken Lovern, Rick Willouby, and James Issac. Spencer Brown is a professional actor, singer, spokesmodel, super hero, and has appeared at The Unicorn Theatre, Late Night Theatre, The KC Fringe, Union Station, The Folly Theatre, Off Center Theatre, Just Off Broadway Theatre. This past year Daisy has performed with the Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus, shows in Ohio, Connecticut, and New York at the historic Duplex Cabaret, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Since 2008 Spencer has toured nationally and internationally and recorded several albums as a member of the internationally acclaimed The Kinsey Sicks, America’s Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet. Most recently they were seen on Watch What Happens Live! With Andy Cohen and have been on tour with their critically-acclaimed show, Things You Shouldn’t Say,. More info at http://www.kinseysicks.com, http://www.missdaisybucket.com

On your local radio dial 90.1 FM or
STREAMING LIVE at: kkfi.org

Show #725

Richard Alan Nichols photo from Larry F. Levenson Photography
Daisy Buckët photography by Vixen Pin-Up Photography

WMM Playlist from September 11, 2013

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, September 11, 2013

Mark Titus & Recordings from KC Musical Theatre
+ Bill Sundahl & The 9th Annual Crossroads Music Fest
+ Amy Farrand’s Weirdo Wednesday Supper Club

Mark Titus – Guest DJ

1. Emily Nan Phillips – “King Corn Blues”
from: Eat This: KC Chews on The Politics of Food / UMKC Theatre / March 2013
[Written Performed by UMKC MFA theatre students in cast. Directed by Stephanie Roberts]

Last year, Mark Titus joined us to share music from the Pembroke Hill Glee Club of 1968, DMZ a Boston based punk band, and the KC Chorale in Kirkwood Hall. Mark Titus returns today to share musical selections inspired by a July 11, 2013, KC Star Preview feature written by Robert Trussell showcasing seven female performers of musical theatre.

Mark Titus has been involved in the video industry for more than 20 years. What started as videotaping family events led to the creation of Titus Video in 1985. Gradually Mark has expanded his focus to include performance art archiving, training videos, coach and highlight DVDs for high school, college, and professional sports.

For more information you can visit: marktitus.com.

10:06

2. Missy Koonce – “Likability”
from: Lyle The Crocodile / The Coterie Theatre / July, 2013

3. Manna Nichols (Kim) Charlie Brady (Chris) – “Sun and Moon”
from: Miss Saigon / Starlight Theatre / September 2013

10:12

4. Nathan Bovos, Matthew McAndrews, J. Will Fritz, Taylor Feldspausph St. John, Phillip Shin, Bruce Roach, Greg Mackender – Scenes from “As You Like It”
(A. Under The Greenwood Tree, B. Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind, C. Lover and His Lass)
from: Greg Mackender Sound Design of “As You Like It”/ Heart of America Shakespeare Festival / June-July, 2013

5. Katie Gilchrist & Company – “Kind of Woman”
from: Pippin / Kansas City Repertory Theatre / September, 2012

6. Lauren Bratton – “Holding To The Ground (Falsettoland)”
from: Take The Stage / The Unicorn Theatre 40th Anniversary Gala / Sunday, August 11, 2013
[J. Kent Barnhart on Piano]

10:35 – Underwriting

7. Molly Denninghoff – “If I Loved You”
from: Carousel / The Living Room & Kansas City Repertory Theatre / March April, 2013

8. Jennie Greenberry – “Don’t Start Playing My Swan Song”
from: Lucky Duck / Coterie Theatre / May, June, July 2010 [2012 in NYC]

9. Jessalyn Kincaid & Natalie Weaver – “What Kind of Girl is She”
from: [title of show] / Unicorn Theatre / September, October 2010

10. Katie Gilchrist & Company – “”The Death of Cupid – Opening Song”
from: The Death of Cupid / The Living Room / July, 2013

10:45

11. Katie Gilchrist – “You’ll Never Walk Alone”
from: Carousel / The Living Room & Kansas City Repertory Theatre / March April, 2013

12. Mary Bridget Davies – “Move Over”
from: Love Janis / Kansas City Repertory Theatre / February, 2007
[The inaugural production in Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s 320-seat playhouse, Copaken Stage. The show has been in production and developed through several regional productions. Now called “One Night with Janis Joplin,” the Kansas City Repertory Theatre announced that the show will not be performed in its 2013-14 season. The musical tribute, written and directed by Randy Johnson, and starring Mary Bridget Davies is based on the life and music of the late Janis Joplin. One Night with Janis Joplin had originally planned a pre-Broadway production at Spencer Theatre, running Sept. 20-Oct. 13. Instead, the show will go directly to the Lyceum Theatre in New York, where performances begin Sept. 20]

For more information you can visit: marktitus.com.

11:00 – Station ID

11:00 – Music in The Crossroads

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13. Gooding – “Crash”
from: Buffalo / Independent / April 23, 2013
[Guitarist/Singer and namesake “Gooding” and his band of brothers, Jesse Rich and Billy Driver, have been touring non-stop for 8 yrs. Their live shows are infused with the confident energy and heart-on-your-sleeve emotion that only comes from 3 childhood friends living out their dream on the road.]

[Gooding plays the Crossroads Music Fest Saturday, Sept. 14, at CZAR BAR, 1531 Grand, at 10:00PM]

11:04 – Interview with Bill Sundahl & Amy Farrand

Bill Sundahl is a musician and singer and songwriter who was part of the Pitch Music Award winning band It’s Over, the critically acclaimed band The Columns, he toured with The Gaslights, and he currently plays in the KC supergroup: The Starhaven Rounders. Bill Sundahl is the founder of Spice of Life Productions, creator of “The Donkey Show,” and founder and organizer of The Crossroads Music Festival, now in it’s 9th year. For 9 years Bill has joined us in September, on the Wednesday MidDay Medley to talk about the Crossroads Music Festival, and the great bands that are participating.

Also joining us was Amy Farrand

Singer, songwriter, bassist, drummer, mistress of ceremonies, producer, organizer, trail blazer, Amy Farrand, has been a part of many influential KC bands including Sister Mary Rotten Croth, EIO, Atlantic Fadeout, and The Silver Maggies. The Weirdo Wednesday Supper Club – Autumnal Equinox Edition will be presented at Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7:30pm until 10:30pm Featuring: Annie Cherry, Damian Blake, Microphone Jack, Tyson Schroeder, and Schwervon.

The 9th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Sat, Sept. 14, 6pm to 3am, w/ 25 BANDS, on 6 Stages around Crossroads KC at Grinders.

The Music:
She’s A Keeper, The Grisly Hand, My Brothers & Sisters, Hearts of Darkness, The Givens, Amy Farrand, The Empty Spaces, Not A Planet, Rural Grit All-Stars, Lee Langston, Starhaven Rounders, Dead Voices, Mr Marco’s V7, Cherokee Rock Rifle, The Blackbird Revue, One Hundred Flowers, Gooding, Diverse, Sunu, Joe Cartwright Trio, Max Groove, Brian Maloney, Nicolette Paige, Erik Voeks, and Mikal Shapiro.

The Venues:

1. CROSSROADS BEHIND GRINDERS, 417 E. 18th – ALL AGES
2. MIDWESTERN MUSICAL CO, 1830 Locust (behind Crossroads stage) – ALL AGES
3. THE BRICK, 1727 McGee – All Ages till 9pm w/ Parent or Guardian
4. CZAR BAR, 1531 Grand – All Ages till 9pm w/ Parent or Guardian
5. GREEN LADY LOUNGE, 1809 Grand – All Ages till 9pm w/ Parent or Guardian
6. COLLECTION, 1532 Grand – All Ages till 9pm w/ Parent or Guardian

CROSSROADS BEHIND GRINDERS, 417 E. 18th (ALL AGES)

7:00PM – She’s A Keeper
8:10PM – The Grisly Hand
9:30PM – My Brothers & Sisters
11:00PM – Hearts of Darkness

11:09

14. My Brothers & Sisters – “How 2 Move What 2 Wear”
from: demo from recording session / Independent / 2013
[Jamie Searle won critical acclaim as lead vocalist and songwriter for the band It’s Over who won a Pitch Music Award for Best Live Act. He left It’s Over to concentrate on his music education as a student of UMKC’s Conservatory of Music where he has immersed himself in musical theory, composition, harmonic structure, melody. Now out of school, Jamie is in the process of recording a full length release of material he has composed for a large ensemble of musicians. The result is: My Brothers & Sisters, a collective of at times up to 18 musicians, including a strings, horns, percussionists, bass, keyboards, vocalists, and back-up vocalists, Jamie on vocals and guitar and conducting.]

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THE BRICK, 1727 McGee (All Ages till 9pm w/ Parent or Guardian)

6:00PM – Rural Grit All-Stars
7:15PM – Lee Langston
8:45PM – Starhaven Rounders
10:15PM – Dead Voices
11:30PM – Mr Marco’s V7
1:00AM – Cherokee Rock Rifle

11:15

15. Dead Voices – “Virginia Avenue”
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 is founder of Mr. Marcos V7 a band that also includes Mike Stover. Lauren Krum who aside from her lead vocals with The Grisly Hand, also sings with David as the duo Ruddy Swain.]

11:18

16. Cherokee Rock Rifle – “Burn”
from: Ta Li / Independent / April 20, 2013
[Second EP from KC based band fronted by Dutch Humphrey. The 5-piece band also features: Douglas Nelson on lead guitar, Scott Reed on rhythm guitar, Bert Northward on drum, and Evan John on bass. Cherokee Rock Rifle play the Crossroads Music Fest, on Sept 14.]

11:20

CZAR BAR, 1531 Grand (All Ages till 9pm w/ Parent or Guardian)

7PM – The Blackbird Revue
8:30PM – One Hundred Flowers
10:00PM – Gooding
11:30PM – Diverse
1:00AM – Sunu

17. One Hundred Flowers – “You Really Must Accept”
from: Mechanical Bride / Stem and Leaf / November 2, 2010
[Debut LP Experimental from indie-pop group from Austin, Texas. In 2010 they embarked on a national promotional tour. Mechanical Bride received praise from local and national press and in its second week of release landed on the CMJ 200 charts. The members most currently have written and recorded a follow-up EP, Lapses and Losses, that just came out yesterday, Sept. 10, 2013.]

18. SUNU – “Sofa”
from: SUNU / Dylan Bassett / April 4, 2011
[Funk/afro-beat/jazz/R&B band based out of Lawrence. KS. Formed in 2007 the band is currently made up of: Dylan Bassett – Drums & Percussion; Dan Pem – Saxophone ; Michael Hamm – Guitar; Tommy Johnson – Trumpet ; Rev. Aaron Morris – Trumpet & Vocals ; Alex Thiessen – Drums & Percussion ; Chris Shaw – Bass; Taylor Babb – Drums & Percussion; and Joe Sears – Vocals and Percussion.]

11:35 – Underwriting

11:36

GREEN LADY LOUNGE, 1809 Grand (All Ages till 9pm w/ Parent or Guardian)

5:00PM – Joe Cartwright Trio
9:00PM – Max Groove

COLLECTION, 1532 Grand (All Ages till 9pm w/ Parent or Guardian)

6:30PM – Brian Maloney
8:00PM – Nicolette Paige
9:30PM – Erik Voeks
11:00PM – Mikal Shapiro

MIDWESTERN MUSICAL CO, 1830 Locust (behind Crossroads stage) (ALL AGES)

6:30PM – The Givens
8:00PM – Amy Farrand
9:30PM – The Empty Spaces
11:00PM – Not A Planet

19. Not A Planet – “Kingdom Come”
from: The Few, The Proud, The Strange / Independent / May 10, 2013
[Kansas City based Rock and Roll trio formed in 2010. Nathan Corsi, Liam Sumnicht, Bill Sturges.]

20. Amy Farrand – “How You Feelin’”
from: Amy Farrand (hearts) You [EP] / Independent / March 14, 2012
[Ernie Locke on harmonica. Recorded and mixed by Chris Meck. After three years of working the “Weirdo Wednesday Supper Club happens at Wednesday night at Davey’s Uptown.]

11:51

Amy Farrand talked with us about The Weirdo Wednesday Supper Club – Autumnal Equinox Edition will be presented at Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club, Wednesday, September 18, 7:30pm until 10:30pm Featuring: Annie Cherry, Damian Blake, Microphone Jack, Tyson Schroeder, and Schwervon.

Amy’s Band The Silver Maggies has several shows in the next several weeks.

The 9th Annual Crossroads Music Fest, Saturday, September 14, 6:00 pm to 3:00 am, with 25 BANDS, at 6 Stages around Crossroads KC at Grinders featuring: She’s A Keeper, The Grisly Hand, My Brothers & Sisters, Hearts of Darkness, The Givens, Amy Farrand, The Empty Spaces, Not A Planet, Rural Grit All-Stars, Lee Langston, Starhaven Rounders, Dead Voices, Mr Marco’s V7, Cherokee Rock Rifle, The Blackbird Revue, One Hundred Flowers, Gooding, Diverse, Sunu, Joe Cartwright Trio, Max Groove, Brian Maloney, Nicolette Paige, Erik Voeks, and Mikal Shapiro. Tickets at Grinders, Tickets at Vinyl Rennaissance. More info at: WWW.CMFKC.COM

11:55

Kansas City Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants for the Arts present a Legal Bootcamp for Musicians, Sat, Sept 14, Noon to 5pm at Czar Bar, 1531 Grand Blvd. This intensive bootcamp will providing knowledge on: copyrights, contracts, financing, and business formation. Hosted by KCVLAA, MMF, and CMFKC. You may pre-register at the link posted on our WMM Facebook page.

12-12:10pm: Opening remarks/Welcome – Information about the KCVLAA and the content of the day’s presentations – Danielle Merrick – KCVLAA,

12:10-1p: Have A Cigar: an Overview of Music Industry Terminology, Publishing, Licensing, and Trademarks – Information about the common terms used in the music industry, explanation of some of the components of the publishing industry and general licensing and trademark information – Don Simon, Simon Business Consulting, Inc.

1:10-2pm: Music Royalties – Who, What, When, Wherw, How-Nick Carswell & Don Simon

2:10-3pm: Music Promotion & Booking & When Weezer Calls Jamie: The Balance Between Marketing Your Work and Enforcing Your Rights – Chris Haghirian and Rebecca Shaffer Stroder – Information on marketing music while maintaining control of intellectual property and enforcing the musicians’ intellectual property rights

3:10-4pm: Contracts, Taxes, Partnerships, Insurance – Amy Nelson-Searcy, Don Simon, and Danielle Abernethy Merrick

4:10-5pm: Ask the Experts – One on One with Professionals – Get your questions answered. Please sign up for slots at the door. Slots are first come, first serve.

http://kcvlaa.givezooks.com/events/copy-of-legal-bootcamp-for-musicians-september-14-2013

Our friend Britt Adair of The Bad Ideas wanted us to let you know that KCXX is pleased to present the 2013 Video Showcase, Saturday, September 21, at 8:00 pm at Tivoli Cinemas in Westport, featuring 10 short films showcasing local Kansas City talent. Filmmakers represented are: Julia Barnett, Emily Camille Boullear, Willa Dock, Ernesto Flores, MacGregor Greenlee, Hillary Larson, Jon Lim, The Northeast Film Group , and Chris Patterson. KCXX is a social benefit organization established in May of 2012 to benefit and showcase Kansas City’s artists and musicians. The group aims to award grants and financial support to artists, musicians and performers of merit, and to host events featuring both visual art and live music that emphasizes talent found in and around Kansas City. Our intention is to further connect the visual art and music communities with the general public and to contribute to the growth of Kansas City as a center for locally-driven music and visual art. For more info:www.kc-xx.com

Tonight, upstairs at Minibar, Molly Picture Club and Hero Worship play their last show in a send of to singer, songwriter, keyboard player Aniko Adany who is leaving Kansas City.

Next week on Wed, Sept 18, Marion Merritt returns w/ more music and info from her musically encyclopedic brain. Marion will feature music from the gret new compilation: THIS NOW EXISTS: ECCENTRIC SOUL: THE FORTE LABEL.

11:57

21. She’s A Keeper – “Plattsburg”
from: Sterlin / Independent / Oct/Nov. 2013
[5-piece band from Kansas City, includes: Fritz Hutchison – vocals, banjo, percussion; Zac Jurden – vocals, guitar; Colin Nelson – vocals, guitar; Elliott Phillips – bass, mandolin; Kate Sopcich – cello, keyboard. The band is currently working on a second full-length album. Zac sent us this track which is one of two singles off our new record. The song is named after the place in Missouri. Zac told us that they are looking to release the new record in october or november if everything goes according to plan.]

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

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Show #490

WMM Playlist from July 24, 2013

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, July 24, 2013

Hot Summer Vinyl!
+ Philip Hooser & The KC Fringe Festival
+ 3 Son Green + The Record Machine Summer Showcase

1. Akkilles – “Waking Up” (Vinyl)
from: Something You’d Say / Akkilles / July 2, 2013
[Singer/songwriter David Bennett formed the KC based band Akkilles in 2011. David has been recording and performing with a collective of his friends and fellow musicians. Akkilles includes David Bennett on lead vocalsm guitar; Isaac Anderson, on drums; Rachel Pollock on violin, piano, percussion, & vocals; Nick Pick on Bass & vocals; Jeff Larison on lead guitar & dobro. David Bennett & Issac Anderson joined us on 6/26] [Akkilles has been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for Best Emerging Band]

2. PedalJets – “Riverview” (Vinyl)
from: What’s In Between / Electric Moth Records / June 25, 2013
[This song was released last Dec. as a 7′ green vinyl single. Now included on The Pedaljets first album of new material in 23 years. Paul Malinowski (Vocals, Guitar), Rob Morrow (Drums, Vocals), Mike Allmayer (Guitar, Vocals), Matt Kesler (Bass, Vocals). Produced by The Pedaljets and Paul Malinoski. The albums photos & design are from artist Archer Prewitt of the bands: the Sea and Cake and The Coctails. More info: thepedaljets.com]

[The Pedaljets play Austin, Texas, Friday, July 26th at Club De Ville.]

10:09

3. Bloodbirds – “Divorce Sea” (Vinyl)
from: Psychic Surgery / Independent / April 1, 2013 [KC based Psychedelic post-punk trio featuring ex-Ad Astra Per Aspera member Mike Tuley, his wife Brooke Tuley and Anna St. Louis. The album will be available as a vinyl LP in April. Recorded at Junior’s Motel, with additional recording at the Worst Place in the World, and House Tuley. Rcorded by Kirk Kaufman and Mike Tuley. Mixed by Mike Tuley.]
[Bloodbirds have been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for Best Garage Band.

10:13 – Underwriting

4. Radkey – “Pretty Things” (Vinyl)
from: Cat & Mouse – EP / Wreckroom / June 4, 2013
[Radkey is a St. Joesph based band made up of three teenage brothers Darrion, Isaiah, and Solomon. Their influences include The Who and Nirvana. Thank you to Robert Moore for loaning me your vinyl. Radkey has been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for Best Live Act.]

[Radkey plays The Power & Light Distict KC Live Stage with Silversun Pickups Tuesday, July 30.]

5. The ACB’s – “Television” (Vinyl)
from: Little Leaves / High Dive Records / March 5, 2013
[Konnor Ervin, Bryan McGuire, Andrew Connor, and Kyle Rausch are The ACB’s. This week the band is releasing their new full length: “Little Leaves,” from High Dive Records. After five years of being nominated, The ACB’s won the 2012 Pitch Music Award for Best Pop Band. Their songs have been featured on MTV’s The Inbetweeners, and on Daytrotter. Their lead single, “Ocean,” released in late 2012, moved Popmatters to declare The ACB’s as one of its “Best Hopes to Break Out in 2013.” The ACB’s were our guests on Feb. 27. The ACB’s have been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for Best Pop Band.]

6. SSION – “Growin” (Vinyl)
from: Bent / Dovecote Records / September 18, 2012
[Written by Cody Critcheloe, produced by J. Ashley Miller. SSION, (pronounced “shun”) was formed in 1996, in Kansas City, by multi-talented vocalist, visual artist, musician, performance artist, music video director, Cody Critcheloe. SSION, have been known for their extravagant live shows and amazingly crerative and hilarious videos. SSION has toured with Gossip, Fischerspooner, CSS, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Cody Critcheloe has served as Music Video Director music videos from Santigold, CSS, Peaches, Gossip, and Tilly & the Wall. Ssion recently toured doing shows in San Francisco, Arizona, Texas, New Orleans, Atlanta, DC, Baltimore, Brooklyn.]

10:15 – Interview with Philip Hooser, Jack Philips, Patrick Rippeto & Tafik Muhammad

Playwright, Actor, Director – Philip Hooser joins us to talk about this year’s Kansas City Fringe Festival and the show he directed: EXTENDED 4PLAY containing four plays by Frank Higgins, Michael Ruth, Nicholas Sawin and Jack Phillips, playing at The Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St. KCMO, with final performances: Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 pm; Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 pm; and Friday, July 26 @ 8:00 pm. More info at: kcfringe.org

Joining Philip on the show was: Jack Philips (playwright of Future Perfect and producer), Patrick Rippeto (actor and bass in band Attic Light) and Tafik Muhammad (actor in final role in KC before LA).

EXTENDED 4PLAY

UNICORN THEATER 3828 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64111
Mature Audiences (60 min) $10 (Fringe Button required)

Friday July 19 @ 9:30 pm Saturday July 20 @ 8:00 pm
Monday July 22 @ 6:30 pm; Wednesday July 24 @ 6:30 pm
Thursday July 25 @ 9:30 pm; Friday July 26 @ 8:00 pm

“Peggy” by Michael Ruth
Cassie is looking for a one-night stand. Josh is hoping for something more. But then Cassie meets Josh’s friend Peggy, and all expectations are changed. Cassie needs to decide: how deep is she willing to go?

“Future Perfect” by Jack Phillips
Billy and Pat are in love. Before popping the question, Billy wants to discuss the past. Pat is leery. Billy plunges ahead and they find themselves with a serious problem.

“Górecki in Silence” by Nicholas Sawin
Geoff likes playing Super Mario Brothers music on his accordion. Mikołaj likes listening to Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 on his stereo. Geoff likes having loud sex with Dawn. Mikołaj doesn’t like listening to Geoff having loud sex with Dawn. One night, Mikołaj blasts his favorite record until Geoff comes up to silence the music. These housemates may soon discover that true communication occurs in the spaces between sounds.

“KOKO’s ACHILLES’ HEEL” by Frank Higgins.– Koko, the most intelligent gorilla in the world, knows everything about everything…except love; but when she decides to learn first hand about love, and finds a gorilla that she’s attracted to, what exactly is she about to learn?

EXTENDED 4PLAY containing four plays by Frank Higgins, Michael Ruth, Nicholas Sawin and Jack Phillips, playing at The Unicorn Theatre, 3828 Main St. KCMO, with final performances: Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 pm; Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 pm; and Friday, July 26 @ 8:00 pm. More info at: kcfringe.org

10:45

7. Cowboy Indian Bear – “I Want A Stranger’s Heart” (Vinyl)
from: Live Old, Die Young / The Record Machine / April 23, 2013
[Released on White Vinyl! Joshua Browning served the band as producer and engineer. The songs were recorded over a three year period, where the band was also constantly touring, living on the road, keeping the van running. Beau Bruns – percussion, vocals, glockenspiel, guitar, Charles Calhoun – vocals, guitar, bass, keys, percussion, Martinez Hillard – vocals, guitar, keys, bass, percussion; Katlyn Conroy vocals, piano, keys. Cowboy Indian Bear has been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for Best Live Act.]

8. Schwervon! – “Truth Teller” (Vinyl)
from: Courage / Olive Juice Records / September 28, 2012 [Schwervon! is a two piece rock band. Nan plays drums and Matt plays guitar and they both sing. They lived in NYC for 15 years and have just relocated to Kansas City. Last year they opened for both The Vaselines and Belle & Sebastian. They recorded Courage with Memphis-based engineer Doug Easley who has worked with Pavement, Sonic Youth, Cat Power. In a gross oversight, Schwervon! was not nominated for a Pitch Music Award.]

[Schwervon! play CODA, Sat, July 27, w/ Christopher the Conqueror, H.D. Harmsen, and the Quivers]

9. Ghosty – “TAKE” (Vinyl)
from: GHOSTY / More Famouser Records / April 17, 2012
[3rd full length release from Lawrence and KC area band. Ghosty is Andrew Connor, Mike Nolte an Bill Belzer who recorded their new album themselves over the last couple of years with help from David Wetzel, Josh Adams, Jake Blanton, Konnor Ervin, Ryan Connor, Kirsten Paludan, and Dan Talmadge. The new release was pressed on vinyl and available on LP and digital download. More info at ghostysounds.com. Ghosty is currently touring with Making Movies, playing Brooklyn on Saturday night. Ghosty has been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for Best Pop Band ]

10. LAZY – “Party City” (Vinyl)
from: 7″ Single w/ Silence in Crisis & Boys in The Bathroom (45 RPM)/ Moniker Records / Aug 23, 2012 [Limited Edition 300 Copies] [Featured on the bands full length release Obsession which will be available on vinyl August 6 on Moniker records out of Chicago. Recorded by Ashley Miller, Mixed by Ashley Miller and LAZY, Mastered by Ashley Miller. LAZY includes: Brock Potucek, Zach Vanbenthuzen, Sarica Douglas, Billy Belzer. Lazy has been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for best Garage Band.]

11:00 – Station ID

11. The Grisly Hand – “Black Coffee” (Vinyl)
from: 7” Single – Western Avenue & Black Coffee (45 RPM) / Independent / February 1, 2012
[The Grisly Hand released their new full length recording this year. Jimmy Fitzner (Guitar & Vocals), Lauren Krum (Vocals & Percussion), Johnny Nichols (Bass & Vocals), Matt Richey (Drums), Mike Stover (Steel Guitar), and Ben Summers (Guitar & Mandolin). The Grisly Hand have been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for Best Americana / Bluegrass Band.]

[The Grisly Hand play Knuckleheads Saturday, July 26, with Al Scorch.]

12. The Caves – “No Boss” (Vinyl)
from: Duplexiaville / Golden Sound Records / Nov. 24, 2012
[KC based: Andrew Ashby on Guitar & Voice, David Gaumé on Bass, Elizabeth Bohannon on Keyboards, Percussion & Voice, Jake Cardwell on Drums & Percussion. The Caves have been nominated for a Pitch Music Award for Best Rock Band]

13. 3 Son Green – “Redbird”
from: Redbird / Independent / Saturday, July 27, 2013
[Formed in 2007 with Jamie Anderson on Guitar & Vocals, Evan Carlson on Guitar & Vocals, Steven Pearson on Drums, and Trey Green on Bass & Vocals. More info at 3songreen.com]

[3 Son Green play a CD Release Show, July 27, at 9pm, at Californos in Westport w/ Shedding Watts.]

11:15 – Interview with Jamie Anderson, Evan Carlson, Steven Pearson, and Trey Green

The KC based band, 3 Son Green, was formed in 2007 with Jamie Anderson on Guitar & Vocals, Evan Carlson on Guitar & Vocals, Steven Pearson on Drums, and Trey Green on Bass & Vocals. 3 Son Green join us to discuss their debut recording, “Redbird” and their CD Release Show, July 27, at 9:00 pm at Californos in Westport with Shedding Watts.

More info at 3songreen.com

11:29 – Underwriting

11:30 – National Vinyl

14. John Vanderslice – “How The West Was Won” (Vinyl)
from: Dagger Beach / Tiny Telephone / June 11, 2013
[John Vanderslice launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the recording and distribution of his 9th full length recording of original songs. For Kickstarter donors he also recorded a limited edition vinyl recording: Vanderslice Plays Diamond Dogs. We will bring you some of these tracks on vinyl on future WMM shows.]

15. The Postal Service – “The District Sleeps Alone Tonight” (Vinyl) from: Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary) (3 record set) / Sub Pop / April 9, 2013
[It’s been a decade since The Postal Service released “Give Up” Feb, 2003. The indie classic recently went platinum! Sub Pop is released a deluxe, 10th anniversary reissue featuring 15 bonus tracks, including covers by The Shins and Iron & Wine, and two brand new Postal Service songs, “Turn Around” and “A Tattered Line of String.” The Postal Service are currently on tour with Ben Gibbard, Jimmy Tamberello with Jenny Lewis.]

[The Postal Service play The Midland Theatre: Tues, July 30 and Wed, July 31 with Mates of State.]

16. Monophonics – “There’s A Riot Going On” (Vinyl)
from: 7″ Single w/ High Off You Love (45 RPM) / Ubiquity Records / 2012
[Included on full length release “In Your Brain.” Bay area Psychdelic Soul, 6-piece band formed in 2005]

11:44 – The Record Machine Summer Showcase

17. Palace – “I’m Still Learning”
from: Summer Don’t You Dare / The Record Machine / July 27, 2013
[St. Louis based band: Matthew James: Vocals/ Guitar/ Canadian-Tuxedos, Danny James: Drums/ Vocals/ Mustaches, Phil Grooms: Trumpet/Bass/Tall, Josh Eaker: Bass/fuzz, Crystal Owens: Vocals/X-bells]

[Palace plays The Record Machine Summer Showcase, Saturday, July 27, at Czar Bar, 1531 Grand Blvd., Kansas City. with Spirit Is the Spirit, and Volcanos.]

18. Spirit is the Spirit – “Pillows” (Vinyl)
from: Secret Handshakes/Golden Sound Records+The Record Machine(12″ Split Release)/Apr. 21, 2012
[Folk-psychedelic-rock from Lawrence, Kansas. Austen Malone, Noah Compo, Wayne Zimmerman, Josh Landau, Brook Partain, Danny Bowersox. “a Lawrence band with a cosmic hippie vibe plus horns (trumpet, trombone), lots of percussion and supernal vocal harmonies”- Tim Finn. Included on Baktun Baby [EP] released March 26, 2013, from Lawrence, Kansas based 5-piece band known for their beautiful Psychedelic-Folk-Rock sound. Members include: Austen Malone, Noah Compo, Josh Landau, Brook Partain, Danny Bowersox]

[Spirit Is the Spirit plays The Record Machine Summer Showcase, Saturday, July 27, at Czar Bar, 1531 Grand Blvd., KCMO, with Palace, and Volcanos.]

11:59:30

19. 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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Show #483

WMM Playlist from: August 29, 2012

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, August 29, 2012

Guest DJ – Mark Titus Returns! + Clover Noir Live!

1. Don Richard & Cast of The Rocky Horror Show – “Time Warp”
from: Live At The Unicorn / Mark Titus Field Recordings / June, 1990

In our first hour, Mark Titus returned to Wednesday MidDay Medley for part two of his Guest DJ Special! Last May, Mark joined us to share music from the Pembroke Hill Glee Club from 1968, music from DMZ, the Boston based punk band, and music from the KC Chorale in Kirkwood Hall. Mark Titus joined us to share stories for his journeys, and musical performances from the past 25 years.

Mark Titus has been involved in the video industry for more than 20 years. What started as videotaping family events led to the creation of Titus Video in 1985. Gradually Mark has expanded his focus to include performance art archiving, training videos, coach and highlight DVDs for high school, college, and professional sports. For more information you can visit: marktitus.com.

2. Karen Errington – “Gorgeous”
from: Live at Bar Natasha / Mark Titus Field Recordings / May 3, 2008

Sandra K. Davies and Karen Errington

3. Stephanie Roberts with Vi Tran & The Cast of BOOM! – “Like A Prayer”
from: Live At The Polsky Theatre – Charlotte Street Generative Performing Fellowship Awards / Mark Titus Field Recordings / Oct. 2010

10:30 – Underwriting

10:31

4. Gamelan Genta Kasturi with Dwight Frizzell – “Angels and Demons at Play”
from: Live At La Esquina “Angels & Demons at Play” / Mark Titus Field Recordings / Feb. 25, 2011

5. Erin Bates Preston & Band – Music from “Titus Andronicus”
from: Live At The Living Room Theatre / Mark Titus Field Recordings / June 2012

6. Iris DeMent & Greg Brown – “Honky Tonkin’”
from: Live At The Folly Theatre – Benefit for Inner City Services / Mark Titus Field Recordings / 11-11-11

7. Karen Errington – “Two and Four” & “Hit Me With a Hot Note and Watch Me Bounce”
from: Live at Bar Natasha / Mark Titus Field Recordings / May 3, 2008

11:00

8. The Clementines – “Bayou”
from: The Clementines / Independent / August, 2012
[Single from upcoming full-length release]
[We first met The Clementines as a duo Tim Jenkins & Nicole Springer when they played LIVE on our April 25 show. Since then they’ve added 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 religious or anything. I did musicals throughout high school, and I went to school for a year at Missouri State for music education. But I’ve never been in a committed band before this one.” Nicole told David Hudnall of The Pitch: that her vision for the Clementines was initially inspired by the Irish folk duo the Swell Season. “I had just seen them in concert before I put up that ad,” Springer says. “They’re just so passionate, and I wanted to do something that had that much soul in it. It’s the same reason I like Aretha or the Gossip.” Tim Jenkins grew up in KC. Studied at UMKC. He has been playing music for over 10 years. He is a fan of “geek rock, like ’70s prog stuff.” “I usually bring in a song,” Springer says, “and Tim will tweak it and add solos and sometimes a riff — he helps complete it.” More info at: reverbnation.com/theclementinesnicoleandtim]

[The Clementines play The Riot Room at 4048 Broadway, KCMO, TONIGHT, with One Headlight High, The Strive, Le Grand, and Calling Home.]

9. Making Movies – “Twenty Years”
from: Aguardiente [EP] / The Record Machine / June 2012
[The Record Machine pressed a limited number of 7-inch vinyl, 4 song EP. The digital release was June 5. More info at: makingmoviesband.com. Today is the birthday of Juan Carlos ]

[Making Movies play in concert at The Royals Local Music Showcase by Ink Magazine Today at 6:00pm at Kauffman Stadium before The Royals take on the Detroit Tigers. Game starts at 7:10pm.]

10. TEEN – “Come Back”
from: In Limbo / Carpark Records / August 28, 2012
[from Aaron Johnson’s review on joonbug.com: Former keyboardist for Brooklyn based Here We Go Magic, Teeny Lieberson teams up with two of her sisters and two of her favorite gal pals to create TEEN. An array of floaty textures and chanty vocal harmonies combine with a set of elctronic inspired tribal percussion, to create a synth driven psychadelic soudscape written with pop sensability. Their debut LP ‘In Limbo’ (set for release Aug 28 on Carpark Records) was mixed/produced by Sonic Boom (Spacemen 3), and recorded in Teeny’s childhood friend/former bandmate Maia Ibar’s family barn in rural Connecticut.]

11:15

11. Clover Noir – “Scent”
from: Single Use Muse / Independent / September 2012
[from their upcoming full length release.]

11:19 – Interview with Clover Noir

The KC acoustic indie rock trio, Clover Noir are the second band we’ve presented this year that was formed with the help of Craigslist. Ben who writes the bands songs decided to post an ad for collaborating musicians on Craiglist where he met Shylette who brought her improvisational violin playing to compliment Ben’s tunes. With Ben’s encouragement, Shylette brought in a Natasha and the trio was formed. Clover Noir join us to play LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios. Fresh from their KC Fringe Theatre performances the band is currently getting ready to release their debut full length recording. Clover Noir includes: Ben Rekittke on guitar and lead vocal; Shylette Carson on violin and backup vocals; and Natasha Derakhshanian on violin and backup vocals.

11:24

12. Clover Noir – “Push” (LIVE)
also available on: Single Use Muse / Independent / September 2012
[from their upcoming full length release.]

11:27

Ben had a whole different musical life before Clover Noir, he was signed with Island Records, working with a band.

Clover Noir recently participated in The KC Fringe Festival doing seven shows, in a rotating schedule, in the same venue, all in 10 days.

11:32

13. Clover Noir – “Sly The Nimble Mind” (LIVE)
also available on: Single Use Muse / Independent / September 2012
[from their upcoming full length release.]

11:36

Natasha is also are involved with the Kansas City Kansas Community Orchestra a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization where this year, she was elected President of their Board of Directors. Natasha discussed the orchestra and the new scholarship/mentoring program she has created that will give instruments to students who actively participate in the orchestra. More information at: kckorchestra.org

Clover Noir plays Czar Bar, September 12 at 7:00 PM

Clover Noir also plays The News Room, September 22, at 9:00 PM

Clover Noir is making plans for their debut recording CD Release show. For more information at: reverbnation.com/clovernoir

11:42 – Underwriting

11:43

14. Prince Rama (Rage Peace)– “So Destroyed”
from: Top Ten Hits Of The End of The World / Paw Tracks / November 6, 2012
[5th release from the Brooklyn-based group as they channel the ghosts of ten different pop bands that died during the apocalypse. Produced by Tim Koh in Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti’s studio, mixed by Scott Colburn (Animal Collective, Sun City Girls, Arcade Fire), etc. That’s the album cover above, with Prince Rama all dressed up like Motel Memory, one of the highly popular bands we lost during the apocalypse.]

15. Nick Bartlett – “Cursed”
from: from Nick’s demo recordings / Independent / 2012
[Grand Island, Nebraska, singer/songwriter, first started playing guitar at 13. He is a self-taught musician who was influenced by bands like Skid Row, Ratt, Guns N’ Roses, and guitarist Steve Vai. Working like a lone wolf in Nebraska, Nick doesn’t play in a band, and in the recording process he creates all of the sounds by himself.]

11:51

(L-R) Singer/Songwriter – Elaine McMilian, Writer – Mel Neet, and Writer – Tom Ryan at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, in June of 2012.

On Monday, August 27, we lost a good friend, and writer, Tom Ryan, who reached out to so many of us through his kind and thoughtful words, and keen observations. Tom was one of those special people who took the time to connect with so many and offer collaboration and guidance. A veteran of the US Military, Tom lived all over the United States and all over the world, including: Australia, Japan, Nigeria, Ireland.

In Kansas City Tom was the creator o Words For Art, where he wrote about artists and art. Tom also wrote two other blogs, he was working on a play, he was a poet, essayist, he wrote screenplays, columns, and stories. Tom was full of ideas and through the last three years, he identified with so many with his amazing brain and sensitive demeanor.

We closed the show with a new song that musician Jason Beers was saving for his new banjo CD. Jason wrote that it was, “Kind of a dream to have Tom Ryan and Betse Ellis record with me.”

We also played a track from Elaine McMilian’s 2011 release, “The Messenger” which includes a song she co-wrote with Tom Ryan called “Lullaby (For Girls).”

Tom always took the time to connect, and we feel his absence, and we will give extra love and attention to our dear friend Elaine McMilian, who we hold in our hearts at this difficult time. Love and peace to you all.

11:55

16. Jason Beers with Tom Ryan and Betse Ellis – “Heuristics”
from: Jason Beer’s Recordings / Independent / 2012

17. Elaine McMilian – “Lullaby (For Girls)”
from: The Messenger / Independent / July 22, 2011

11:59:30

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

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Show #436