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WMM Playlist from Sept. 4, 2013

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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 4, 2013

Vi Tran + The 816 Bicycle Collective
+ A Musical Tribute to Abigail Henderson

1. The Noise FM – “Crooked Smile”
from: Attraction / The Record Machine / October, 2013
[Alex Ward: Vocal, Guitar, Keyboard, Programming; Austin Ward: Vocal, Percussion, Drums, Bass; Barry Kidd: Vocal, Bass. Engineered and mixed by Greg Panciera. Recorded at Waterdog Studios, Chicago, Illinois.]

[The Noise FM are returning from Chicago for a hometown record release show in Kansas City on Saturday, September 14 with Quiet Corral and Cowboy Indian Bear at The Riot Room.]

2. Quiet Corral – “Send The Line”
from: Ancestors / Independent / August 27, 2013
[Quiet Corral is a six-piece band from Lawrence, Kansas, that includes: Jim Barnes, Garrett Childers, Isaac Flynn, Matt Green, Jesse Braswell Roberts, Zach Mehl. Recorded in Lawrence, KS at The Art House and The Flynn Music Factory in 2012. Engineered by Jim Barnes. Additional engineering by Isaac Flynn. Mixed by Jim Barnes. Produced by Jim Barnes and Quiet Corral. All songs written by Quiet Corral.]

[Quiet Corral plays KC on Sat., Sept. 14 w/ The Noise FM and Cowboy Indian Bear at The Riot Room.]

3. PedalJets – “Riverview”
from: What’s In Between / Electric Moth Records / June 25, 2013
[Released last Dec. as a 7′ green vinyl single. Now included on The Pedaljets 1st 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 & Paul Malinoski. The albums photos & design are from artist Archer Prewitt of: the Sea and Cake and The Coctails. More info: thepedaljets.com]

[The Pedaljets play The Pedaljets play the Ryan Beye Foundation’s C4 Fest, Friday, September 6, on Locust Street from 18th to 19th Streets in The Crossroads, also playing the festival will be Ruddy Swaine, The Calamaty Cubes, La Guerre, and AU-MusiK. More info at http://www.ryanbeyefoundation.com.]

10:15

4. Julia Holter – “This is A True Heart”
from: Loud City Song / Domino Records / August 19, 2013
[3rd studio album from 30 year old Julia Holter who has been compared to: Laurie Anderson, Julianna Barwick, Kate Bush, Joanna Newsom, and Stereolab. Her father once performed with Pete Seeger. Her mother, Carole Shammas, is a prominent academic and currently holds the John R. Hubbard Chair in History at the University of Southern California. Besides playing and recording music, Holter tutors students and works with a nonprofit organization for teenagers in South Central Los Angeles. A graduate of CalArts, where she studied composition, Holter released her debut studio album, Tragedy, in August 2011.]

5. Crocodiles – “I Like It In The Dark”
from: Crimes of Passion / Frenchkiss Records / August 20, 2013
[4th studio album by noise pop/indie pop band from San Diego, CA. The group was formed in 2008 by core members Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell after the break-up of their former punk bands Some Girls and The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower. Brandon Welches also played in an early incarnation of Dum Dum Girls and he is married to frontwoman Dee Dee Penny. The album was produced by Sune Rose Wagner of The Raveonettes in Los Angeles, California. Guests on the album include Gregg Foreman of Delta 72 and Cat Power, soul singer Afrodyete of Breakestra as well as Welchez’ brother, jazz musician Josh Welchez.]

[In September 2010, Crocodiles released an instrumental song, “Kill Joe Arpaio”, referencing the controversial anti-immigrant Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio heard the song and responded using twitter, “Msg for the San Diego band ‘Alligators’ who wrote new song called ‘Kill Joe Arpaio’: BITE ME,”. Arpaio also referenced the song during an appearance on Phoenix TV channel KPHO, saying “I’m a little concerned about the music, where kids can get this type of music. I think it sends a bad message. I understand freedom of speech, but there has to be a line of threatening a law enforcement official.” Crocodiles responded via Spin Magazine saying “Maybe if the song was called ‘I’m Gonna Kill Joe Arpaio,’ he’d have a case but what we are attacking is the attitudes and policies he represents. In reality, we’re keeping our fingers crossed that his much-deserved heart attack comes soon; the world can always use one less racist.” ]

6. Superchunk – “Me & You & Jackie Mittoo”
from: I Hate Music / Merge Records / August 20, 2013
[10th studio album from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, indie rock band consisting of singer/guitarist Mac McCaughan, guitarist Jim Wilbur, bassist Laura Ballance, and drummer Jon Wurster. Formed in 1989, they helped define the Chapel Hill music scene of the 1990s. Their energetic, high-velocity style and do-it-yourself ethics were influenced by punk rock. The band released a string of full length album’s and compilations throughout the 90’s. Members McCaughan and Ballance founded the successful independent record label Merge Records in 1989 as a way to release music from Superchunk and music created by friends, which has expanded to include artists from around the world like Arcade Fire and The Magnetic Fields.]

7. Ty Segall – “Sleeper”
from: Sleeper / Drag City Records / August 20, 2013
[Musician and songwriter. He sings, drums, and plays guitar. He has released 8 solo albums and is a member of the bands Fuzz, The Traditional Fools, Epsilons, Party Fowl, Sic Alps, The Perverts, and Ty Segall Band.]

10:30 – Underwriting

10:31- Transition Music…

7B. Queen – “Bicycle Race”
from: Jazz / Hollywood Records / 1978

10:30 – Interview with Idris Raoufi of The 816 Bike Collective

Idris Raoufi is a co-founding member of the 816 Bicycle Collective a volunteer run organization working to rescue, repair and redistribute bicycles. The collective wants to increase the bike community to promote alternative transportation that is healthy, inexpensive, and with zero emissions. The Kansas City Bicycle Federation currently owns the building at 518 E. 31st St. intended to house The 816 Bicycle Collective non-profit community bicycle shop, as well as other like-minded individuals and organizations.

Idris Raoufi discussed the programs of 816 Bike Collective: The List and WRENCH

All bikes are built up by WRENCH mechanics and are double checked for safety. The goal of the list build-up is to provide a bicycle that rolls, stops and is safe to ride; for any further maintenance or upgrades, our shop is here to assist with those needs. Each WRENCH volunteer has a dedicated shift on either THURSDAY or SATURDAY and attends WRENCH meetings. WRENCH volunteers help patrons of the collective with bike needs during any shop hours and often are responsible for opening, greeting, running and/or closing the shop. WRENCH volunteers have a say in how the shop is run, serve as both student and teacher, have an overall understanding of how the shop works, and basic mechanic skills.

The 816 Bicycle Collective purchased outright three under-loved buildings at the corner of 31st and Cherry. This affords us the unique opportunity to take ownership of our future and implement the programming we’ve always dreamed of. In addition to the new home of The 816, these buildings will provide space for other likeminded non-profits and businesses to sustain the operations of the buildings.

You can help 816 Bike Collective by donating at: http://www.neighbor.ly/816-bike

Idris is also one of the organizers of Main Street Day, Saturday, Sept. 7, and The Cyclovia Festival a car-free and care-free environment for walkers, skaters, cyclists. Main Street Day, is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 7, 11:00am to 4:00pm. Main Street will be closed off from 34th to 40th Streets, with through-traffic stops at Armour Blvd. and 39th Street.

More info at: http://www.816bike.org and http://www.mainstreetday.com

10:45

8. Amy Farrand – “Holding Time”
from: Amy Farrand (hearts) You [EP] / Indep. / March 14, 2012
[Recorded & mixed by Chris Meck.]

[Amy Farrand joins us next week to talk about “Weirdo Wednesday Supper Club” at Davey’s Uptown.]

Last week we said goodbye to a friend, a musician, an activist, a singer, a songwriter, an organizer, a founder, a rock & roller, a warrior, a voice, a beauty, a daughter, a wife. The following is Abigail Henderson’s Obituary, as published in the KC Star on August 31, 2013, with additional notes, and 4 songs, from 4 bands, Abigail played with from 2001 to 2013.

Abigail Hope Henderson Meck

Abigail Hope Henderson Meck

Abigail Hope Henderson Meck, 36, died Aug. 27, 2013 at her home in Kansas City after a five-year battle with cancer. Abigail was born April 8, 1977, in New York. In 1984, she moved to a suburb of Detroit. In 1999, she moved to KC to live with her mother, Carol Pfander, who preceded her in death. Abigail attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City. She graduated in 2002 with a bachelor of arts in English. While at UMKC, she was co-founder and co-director of the Association of Women Students. The association sponsored several events, including an appearance by Angela Davis, a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” and a “Take Back the Night” vigil. After college, she also helped organize “Beauty Slays the Beast,” a benefit for political-activism and voter awareness. While in college, Abigail started playing guitar. In 2001, she started her first band, Trouble Junction.

9. Trouble Junction – “Middle West”
from: Trial By Fire / Independent / 2003
[The songs were recorded in Spring 2003. Trouble Junction were: Abigail Henderson, guitar & vocals; Mike Stover, guitar; Calandra Potter, vocals Guitar; Jeff Williams, bass; and John Bersuch, drums. This music was recorded and mixed by John Velghe who told me that when Abigail unleashed her powerful voice in his home studio, plaster fell from the ceiling.]

In the fall of 2003, singer/songwriter Abigail Henderson and guitarist Chris Meck got together and started writing songs. They confessed that their first songs were “pretty country…pretty… cow-punkish.” Mike Stover wrote on facebook that, “Trouble Junction had to end so that Abigail could start the next chapters.” In 2003, Abigail started the band The Gaslights with Chris Meck, who would later become her husband. The Gaslights recorded five albums, releasing three of them.

As we approach our 500th show this fall, I remember my friend Anne Winter, who inspired me to volunteer in community radio and so much more. Anne was instrumental in nudging me into working on many great projects and shows. I started doing this radio program the same year The Gaslights released their debut recording. Prominently displayed on the New Releases shelf at Recycled Sounds, Anne’s record store, it was Anne Winter who encouraged me to check out The Gaslights first release, “Midwest Hotel.”

10. The Gaslights – “Magnolia”
from: The Midwest Hotel / Flyover Records / 2004
[Abigail Henderson vocals & guitar; Chris Meck guitars & vocals; Glen Hockemeir drums & percussion; Monty Black bass guitar; Clarke Wyatt on Wurlitzer]

11:00

The Gaslights toured & recorded from 2004 to 2008. After 9 bass players, 3 drummers, 2 vans, 1 dead moose, 1 impromptu marriage, countless tours of the United States, 3 tours in Europe, 3 full length releases. The Gaslights ended.

In early 2008, Abigail was diagnosed with Stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer. In response to her battle with a health insurance company and daunting medical bills, she and others in the music community founded the Midwest Music Foundation, a group that sponsors health care programs and provides financial relief to local musicians who have suffered a health care crisis. Since 2009, the MMF has distributed $30,000 in health-care grants. It also co-sponsored the Well Women’s Clinic, which provides free screenings for female musicians. Abigail also founded Apocalypse Meow, an annual fundraiser for the MMF.

Doing this radio show has taught me about the growing & fertile KC Music Scene. Abigail was always fostering the community, as a songwriter & performer, but also as an organizer. A frequent guest on WMM, she came on the air to talk about Apocalypse Meow & The MidCoast Takeover. On one of her earliest appearances, Abigail told me,”We think of this as OUR radio show.” She was right. In fact, 90.1 FM, belongs to all of us. She knew that.

In 2010, Abigail & Chris formed: Atlantic Fadeout with Dutch Humphrey on bass, vocals; and Amy Farrand on drums. Abigail had lost her hair, but not her power. Anyone who saw Atlantic Fadeout live, could not deny the spirit in her performance. Like opera, you felt the song, because Abigail imprinted her lyrics into your heart, with the strength of her voice.

11. Atlantic Fadeout – “Better Run of Bad Luck”
from: Better Run of Bad Luck / Flyover Records / May 23, 2011
[Debut AF featuring: the great…Abigail Henderson on lead vocals and guitar; Chris Meck lead guitar, steel guitar, vocals; Dutch Humphrey on bass, vocals; and Amy Farrand on drums. The new band was created from the ashes of The Gaslights, combined with the super powers of Amy Farrand who plays bass in American Catastrophe (amoung several other bands) and Dutch Humphrey who sings lead in Cherokee Rock Rifle.]

Abigail had undergone multiple rounds of chemotherapy treatments. In January 2012 her cancer reappeared and she tried an experimental treatment. As reported in the Kansas City Star, “She took a last-ditch experimental drug and recovered, but not unscathed. The cancer had paralyzed one of her vocal cords. Still, she did not give up her music. Instead, she and Meck started Tiny Horse, a folk duo that would grow into a full band.” She told The Star last October, just days before the 5th annual Apocalypse Meow, “I used to nail notes to the walls, I can’t do that anymore. I had to find a different path. It’s like a guitar player who loses fingers: You can still play, you just have to figure out how to do it differently.”

In addition to her mother, Abigail was preceded in death by her father, Frank Henderson, who died in 2007. Abigail is survived by her husband and many friends and music fans in the KC and Lawrence area. A memorial in her honor was held Sat, Aug. 31, at Unity Temple on The Plaza. After the services, a wake was held that lasted until the sunrise.

You can honor Abigail’s work and her music by donating to the Midwest Music Foundation. For more information you can visit: http://www.MidwestMusicFound.org

This year Abigail Henderson and Chris Meck released the beautiful EP, “Darkly Sparkly” from their most recent band: Tiny Horse. Abigail’s final live performance in Kansas City was at Knuckleheads on July 11, when Tiny Horse opened for the BoDeans.

Abigail Hope Henderson Meck, your life was cut short, way too early, but in the last 10 years you did more than many will do in 60 years, and you have left us better off than we were before you were here. We will keep your light shining!

12. Tiny Horse – “Ride”
from: Darkly Sparkly [EP] / Flyover Records / Mar. 4, 2013 [Outside of the band, we were the first to hear the debut EP release from Abigail Henderson and Christopher Lynn Meck. In our opinion, Abigail’s voice remains one of the most honest and moving voices in KC music scene, Chris Meck’s guitar sings too. Cody Wyoming-baritone guitar, guitar, keys, Zachary Phillips-bass guitar, Matt Richey-drums, percussion ]

11:11 – Underwriting

11:12

13. Vi Tran Band – “Sign On A Country Road”
from: American Heroine / Independent / October 4, 2013
[The Vi Tran Band is singer, songwriter, guitarist – Vi Tran, with Katie Gilchrist on vocals, percussion; Sean Hogge on guitar; Jerod Rivers on drums, vocals; and Ben Byard on bass, vocals]

[Vi Tran Band plays Manhattan, Kansas at Aggie Central Station on Sept. 14. Vi Tran Band plays Kill Devil Club, in KC on First Friday Oct. 4, w/ Mark Lowrey and David George & A Crooked Mile.]

11:15 – Interview with Vi Tran

Writer, actor, musician, artist, teacher, singer, songwriter – Vi Tran was born near Saigon, Vietnam and raised in southwestern Kansas. He began performing as a toddler in the refugee camps of southeast Asia. Other refugees took pity on the young (and literally starving) artist, giving him what food they could spare. Vi Tran considers his life an open-ended refugee story and All-American tale, full of landlocked sailors and broken lovers; loss and discovery; but most of all, hope. Vi has appeared in Theatres all across Kansas City as an actor, has also become a big part of the Kansas City Music Scene and is on the verge of releasing his debut full length recording “American Heroine.”

Vi Tran in Element Recording Studio

Vi Tran in Element Recording Studio

Vi Tran discussed what inspired him to write these songs. He talked about his journey as an immigrant, being born in Vietnam, living in a refugee camp, and how he ended up in Kansas.

11:27

14. Vi Tran Band – “Waterlily”
from: American Heroine / Independent / October 4, 2013

11:33

Vi Tran Band: singer, songwriter, guitarist Vi Tran, Katie Gilchrist on vocals, percussion; Sean Hogge on guitar; Jerod Rivers on drums, vocals; and Ben Byard on bass, vocals

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American heroine was recorded by Joel Nanos at Element Recording Studio.

Vi Tran Band plays Manhattan, Kansas at Aggie Central Station on Sept. 14.

Vi Tran Band plays Kill Devil Club, in KC on First Friday Oct. 4, w/ Mark Lowrey and David George & A Crooked Mile.

More info at: http://www.vitranmusic.com

11:45

15. Vi Tran Band – “The Charmer”
from: American Heroine / Independent / October 4, 2013
[The Vi Tran Band is singer, songwriter, guitarist – Vi Tran, with Katie Gilchrist on vocals, percussion; Sean Hogge on guitar; Jerod Rivers on drums, vocals; and Ben Byard on bass, vocals]

[Vi Tran Band plays Manhattan, Kansas at Aggie Central Station on Sept. 14. Vi Tran Band plays Kill Devil Club, in KC on First Friday Oct. 4, w/ Mark Lowrey and David George & A Crooked Mile.]

16. High and Dry – “Pay No Attention To Alice”
from: High and Dry / Independent / August 16, 2013
[KC based band High and Dry is: Greg Connally on accordian & vocals; Sam Zech on guitar & vocals; Cathy Hawes on mandolin & vocals; and John Yingst on dobro, banjo & vocals. Written by Tom T. Hall.]

17. Betse Ellis – “Question to Lay Your Burden Down”
from: High Moon Order / Free Dirt Records / June 14, 2013
[A renowned fiddler, Betse Ellis, is known by many as a founding member of The Wilders]

11:59:30

18. 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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WMM Playlist from July 3, 2013

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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 3, 2013

Guest Producer & Host – Maria Vasquez Boyd
+ Vi Tran + Andrew Foshee + William Saunders

1. William Saunders- “Kansas City”
from: The Waking Hombre / Saunders Street Records / To be released Oct. 2013

2. Not A Planet – “Greatest Show On Earth”
from: The Few, The Proud, The Strange / Not A Planet / May 2013

3. Vi Tran – “Sign On A Country Road”
from: American Heroine / Independent / To be released August 2013
[Vi Tran is currently appearing in the Western Playhouse production of “Miss Saigon,” July 4-7, 12-13 at Potter Hall Theater, Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, Saint Joseph, Missouri. The Vi Tran Band is getting ready to release “American Heroine.” The band recorded the new album at Element Studio with Joel Nanos.]

10:15 – Interview with Vi Tran

Vi Tran & Maria Vasquez Boyd

Vi Tran & Maria Vasquez Boyd

4. Vi Tran Band – “All The Time In The World”
from: Goodbye Summer / Independent / Feb. 23, 2010

5. Making Movies- “Ciego Sin Querer”
from: A La Deriva / Independent / March 2013

10:45 – Interview with Andrew Foshee

6. Andrew Foshee- “Love Someone Today”
from: Headphones Required / Independent / June 11, 2013
[“Headphones Required” was produced, engineered, performed and mixed by Andrew at home. The recordings were mastered by Duane Trower at Weights and Measures Soundlab.]

[Andrew Foshee will be in concert on August 30, at Czar Bar with Attic Wolves, and Jack & Bear. More info at andrewfosheemusic.com

Andrew Foshee & Maria Vasquez Boyd

Andrew Foshee & Maria Vasquez Boyd

7. Andrew Foshee – “That’s The Way It Goes” (Live)

8. Andrew Foshee – “Thunderstorm” (Live)

9. Andrew Foshee – “Smile” (Live)

10. Andrew Foshee – “Annie” (Live)

11. The Buttermilk Boys – “Better Days”
from: Oh Pretty Good / Independent / April 2013

12. The Walltalkers – “Skinny Dip,”
from: The Walltalkers / Sauders Street Records / To be released Oct. 2013
[The Walltalkers are: William Saunders, Heather Thornton, Rachel Bowerman-Deering (formerly of Dogtree), Rob Bowen (BMW), Aart Barfunkle and Cori Simmons.]

[The Walltalkers will play Californos in Westport, on August 3. William Saunders is also founder of Saunders Street Records.

11:30 – Interview with William Saunders

13. William Saunders – “The Flood” (Live)
from: Fireflies / Sanders Street Records / To be released Nov 2013
[More info at thewalltalkers.com or saunderstreetrecords.com]

William Saunders

William Saunders

14. Decadent Monkey Chaser – “Chakra Chaser”
from: Belly Dancing & Other Bedtime Stories / Sanders Street Records / To be released Nov 2013
[This is a project with G. Victor Penniman, William Saunders, & Aart Barfunkle, featuring Vic on Ruby Gamba and William on keys and guitar.]

15. Tim York – “Long Way”
from: In View / Independent / January 2009
[KC based singer/songwriter working on new album to be released in 2013]

16. Marcus Words – “Running Round In Circles”
from: Single Track Release / Independent / 2012
[St. Joseph, Missouri based, singer/songwriter.]

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WMM Playlist from: August 29, 2012

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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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WMM Playlist from May 9, 2012

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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Marion Merritt’s Musical Discoveries!
+ Mayhem at The Uptown + Spinning Tree Theatre’s “The Fantasticks”

Marion Merritt is the co-creator of the blog: a2-m3.com providing information about: Music, Film, Art, Books, Television, Technology, with links, downloads, and articles keeping us current with the latest musical and film news.

1. Dorothy Ashby – “Soul Vibrations”
from: Afro Harping / Verve / 1968, (2003 Reissue)

2. Dorothy Ashby – “Come Live With Me”
from: Afro Harping / Verve / 1968, (2003 Reissue)

3. Alice Coltrane – “Journey in Satchidananda”
from: The Impulse Story: Alice Coltrane / Impulse / 2006

4. The Brian Jonestown Massacre – “Stairway To The Best Party”
from: Aufheben / A Records / 2012

5. The Brian Jonestown Massacre – “I Wanna Hold Your Other Hand”
from: Aufheben / A Records / 2012

6. The Dilettantes – “Brightly Lit New Dark Ages”
from: 101 Tambourines / Happy Parts / 2007

10:34 – Underwriting

10:35 – Interview with Courtney Perry, Vi Tran and Korey Childs

Courtney Perry is a local designer from House of Cochon. She is also the Director of Fashion on the Fringe for The Kansas City Fringe Festival. Korey Childs is a producer who works with Courtney bringing his experience in fashion, art and theatre. Vi Tran is a critically acclaimed Kansas City based musician and actor. Courtney, Vi and Korey join us to discuss Mayhem at the Uptown: Fashion, Art & Music, a Benefit for KC Fringe & 90.1 FM KKFI, Friday, May 11, at 7:00 pm, at The Valentine Room of The Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, MO.

MayHem at The Uptown Theatre, is a benefit for KC Fringe and 90.1 FM KKFI

A night of Fashion, Art and Music Extravaganza in The Valentine Room

VIP opens at 7:00PM – General Admission begins at 8:00PM – Show starts at 8:30PM

VIP – $25 presale/$30 at door (VIP includes food and drink tickets)
General Admission – $15 presale/$20 at door.

Designers, Boutiques and Performers coming together.

Boutiques:
It’s a Beautiful Day –
Frankly Basic –
Bogatte –
Wonderland

Designers:
WM Couture –
House of Cochon
Jamie Santomasso
Lee Satterwhite
Ginger Bow Tie
Tara Kloeppel
Inner Hippie –
Winner of Panache (Penn Valley Community College student showcase)

Performers:
DJ Dan
Voler: Thieves of Flight –
Rhythmic Flames –
Hot Caution

Hosted By Katie Gilchrist

Mayhem at the Uptown: Fashion, Art & Music, a Benefit for KC Fringe & 90.1 FM KKFI, Friday, May 11, at 7:00 pm, at The Valentine Room of The Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, MO. More info at kcfringe.org

10:50 – Underwriting

7. The Dandy Warhols – “The Autumn Carnival”
from: This Machine / The End / 2012

8. Father John Misty – “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings”
from: Fear Fun / Sub Pop / 2012

11:02

9. Michael Kiwanuka – “Rest”
from: Home Again / Polydor UK / 2012

10. Michael Kiwanuka – “Home Again”
from: Home Again / Polydor UK / 2012

11. Billy Swan – “Don’t Be Cruel”
from: The Best of Billy Swan / Sony / 1993

12. Big Mama Thornton – “Hound Dog”
from: In Europe / Arhoolie / 1965

11:18 – Interview with Kip Niven & Julie Shaw

Kip Niven recently appeared in the Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s production of August: Osage County. He has appeared on Broadway, Off Broadway, in regional theatres,, features films, network television and comercials. In Kansas City he has appeared at Starlight Theatre, New Theatre Restaurant, The Coterie Theatre, American Heartland Theatre, Musical Theatre Heritage, and Kansas City Actor’s Theatre. Kip is projext coordinator for EARTh, Equity Actors Readers Theatre, and serves as vice president of Equity’s Kansas City Area Liasion Committee. Kip Niven plays Henry in Spinning Tree Theatre’s new production of “The Fantasticks.”

Julie Shaw is know for brinbging down the house in musical numbers performed at The Quality Hill Playhouse. She has worked on stage in productions at The Unicorn Theatre, Chestnut Fine Arts Center, Musical Theatre Heritage, The Coterie and The Folly. This summer Julie will star in The Coterie Theatre’s production of “Once Upon A Mattress.” Julie Shaw plays Hucklebee in Spinning Tree Theatre’s new production of “The Fantasticks” running May 10 thru 27, Thursdays, Friday, Saturdays at 8:00 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM, at Crown Center Off Center Theatre (Level 3) 2450 Grand Blvd. KCMO. More info at: spinningtreetheatre.com.

The Fantasticks premiered at the Sullivan Street Playhouse, a small off-Broadway theatre in New York City’s Greenwich Village, on May 3, 1960. The production closed on January 13, 2002, after 17,162 performances. It is the world’s longest-running musical and the longest-running uninterrupted show of any kind in the United States. Does it feel like theatrical royalty being part of this little show. 42 years is a long run, to what do you credit to the long life of this show?

With music by Harvey Schmidt, lyrics by Tom Jones, The Spinning Tree Theatre’s production features Jakob Wozniak as the pianist and Associate Musical Director, Peggy Friesen on Harp, w/ Krista Lang Blackwood as Musical Director, Resident M.D. of Spinning Tree Theatre. Most know the song, “Try To Remember.”

The Fantasticks tells an allegorical story, loosely based on the play “The Romancers” (“Les Romanesques”) by Edmond Rostand, concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud and erecting a wall between their houses. The fathers then hire traveling actors to stage a mock abduction, so that Matt can heroically seem to save Luisa, settling the supposed feud and securing their fathers’ blessings (which the young lovers have really had all along). When the children discover the deception, they reject the arranged love match and separate. Each then gains disillusioning experiences of the real world, seen in parallel fantasy sequences. They return to each other bruised but enlightened, and they renew their vows with more maturity.
Elements of the play are also drawn from the story of Pyramus and Thisbe, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore.

Director Michal Grayman – Andy Parkhurst – The Spinning Tree Theatre.

Kip Niven talked about EARTh, Equity Actors Readers Theatre

This summer Julie Shaw will be in the The Coterie Theatre’s production of “Once Upon A Mattress.”

Spinning Tree Theatre’s new production of “The Fantasticks” running May 10 thru 27, Thursdays, Friday, Saturdays at 8:00 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM, at Crown Center Off Center Theatre (Level 3) 2450 Grand Blvd. KCMO. More info you can call (816) 842-9999 or visit spinningtreetheatre.com.

11:35 – Underwriting

13. MV & EE – “Too Far To See”
from: Space Homestead / Woodsist / May 15, 2011

14. Lower Dens – “Propagation”
from: Nootropics / Ribbon / 2012

15. Willis Earl Beal – “Away My Silent Lover”
from: Acousmatic Sorcery / XL / 2012

16. Willis Earl Beal – “Take Me Away”
from: Acousmatic Sorcery / XL / 2012

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

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WMM Playlist from March 7, 2012

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

New & Local Releases + “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”
+ “Bucket of Blood”

1. Molly Picture Club – “Static”
from: Molly Picture Club / Independent / March 3, 2012
[KC based band featuring: Aniko Adany- vocals, synths, keys, omnichord, Matthew Hayden- drums, drum sequencing, and Michael Tipton- vocals, guitar, bass. Molly Picture Club’s CD Release Party, was last Saturday, at the recordBar Molly Picture Club will also be participating in 90.1 FM’s annual Band Auction. They’ll be on Wednesday MidDay Medley on April 18. Listeners get ready to bid!]

2. run little rabbit – “Sowing on the Mountain”
from: MidCoast Takeover SXSW 2012 / Midwest Music Foundation / February, 2012
[KCK string band consisting of rachel pollock (oriole post), michaela meckel (oriole post), & leslie hammer (david burchfield & the great stop) who started playing old-time songs in 2010 for friends around the living room, and decided to take their show on the road. The trio plays The Writers Place w/ author Philip Stephens this Fri, Mar 9, at 8:00pm, later that night, they’ll play the recordBar w/ Whitehorse at 9pm. After SXSW they’ll play Davey’s Uptown, Mar. 24, at 9:00 PM w/ Tinhorn Molly, & Cletus Got Shot. run little rabbit is one of 26 area bands chosen to be part of MidCoast Takeover 2012 in Austin TX, Mar 16-17. A 31 song download of all local & national bands playing the 2012 MidCoast Takeover is available at: midcoasttakeover.com.]

3. Antennas Up – “Don’t Wait Up”
From: Antennas Up / Plastic Artifice / March 27, 2009
[Formed in Kansas City in 2008. The band performed at South By Southwest 2010, and has performed at over 30 Universities and toured w/ Girl Talk, Electric Six, Flogging Molly, Matt & Kim, Ha Ha Tonka, and Company Of Thieves. Kyle Akers – Lead Vocals/Bass; Bo McCall – Guitar/Vocals; The Ryantist – Drums/Vocals; Jonny Universe – Guitar/Keys/Vocals; Wayne ‘Bobby Topaz’ Hutcherson – Guitar/Vocals. The band has a New album coming April 24, 2012. The band is playingtonight in Brooklyn NY. Antennas Up are part of 26 area bands chosen to be part of MidCoast Takeover SXSW 2012 in Austin Texas, March 16-17. ]

10:15

4. Vi Tran – “All The Time In The World”
from: goodbye, summer / Independent / 2010
[Vi Tran is a KC based Singer-Songwriter and Professional Actor. He played live on our show back on Wednesday February 24, 2010. “Goodbye Summer” was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Giuliano Mingucci. Produced by Vi Tran and Giuliano Mingucci. Harmony vocals from Katie Gilchrist, percussion by Giuliano Mingucci, upright bass by William Brent Wright, and on Guitars Vi Tran and Sean Hogge. For more information visit: vitranmusic.com Vi Tran is part of 26 area bands chosen to be part of MidCoast Takeover SXSW 2012 in Austin Texas, March 16-17. The MidCoast Takeover is a project of The Midwest Music Foundation, a not-for-profit organiation working for healthcare of all working musicians.]

5. We Are Voices – “This Isn’t Surface. This Isn’t Good”
from: What Makes Us So Alive? / Independent / May 12, 2009
[KC based 4-piece band features: Lucas Larson – Voice/Guitars/Piano; Eric Baldwin – Bass/Voice/Piano; Joshua Greenlee – Drums/Percussion; Carson Land – Guitars/Voice/Synth/Aux. We Are Voices is one of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW. We Are Voices are working to release a new album this year. Their single and video are available at wearevoices.com.]

6. Maps For Travelers – “Sell Me Out”
from: Regress Progress [EP]/ Independent / October 12, 2010
[Formed in the Spring of 2010, this Kansas City 4-piece includes: Zach Brotherton, RL Brooks, Kevin Medina, Derek White . In addition to their 5 song EP the band has also released 3 singles: “Static”, “Not Far Enough” and “So Kind” in late Jan 2011 with producer Michael Stout. The band also released a video for “Static” that Fuse Tv picked up for their On Demand Programming. Maps For Travelers is currently in pre -production on a full length record set for a winter 2012 release. Map For Travelers is one of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW in Austin TX, Mar 16-17.]

10:30 – Interview with Scott Cordes, Jan Chapman, Bill Christie and Alan Tilson

The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Company‘s production of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest,” begins public performances tonight, March 7, and runs through March 25. Adapted for the stage by Dale Wasserman from Ken Kesey’s 1962 novel. The play was first produced on Broadway in 1963. In 1975 Ken Kesey’s novel was adapted into an Academy Award winning film directed by Milos Forman. The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre’s production of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” features: Jan Chapman as Nurse Ratched, Scott Cordes as McMurphy, and is directed By Bill Christie. The MET is located at 3604 Main Street, in Kansas City, MO. For more info: metkc.org or 816-569-3226.

Scott Cordes, Bill Christie, Jan Chapman and Alan Tilson, from The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre joined us on Wednesday MidDay Medley.

Scott Cordes plays McMurphy, one of those special roles of the theatre and film, originally played by Kirk Douglas in 1963, Jack Nicholson in the 1975 film version that was based on the novel (and not the play), and Gary Sinese of the Steppenwolf Theatre’s production, that ran on Broadway, and won a Tony for Best Play Revival. Scott has been able to play many many roles, but this character seems to bring him back to those roles he has become famous for playing, from the very beginning of his professional career. Scott told us how it feels bringing McMurphy to life on stage.

Jan Chapman, is a core company member of The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre. Jan is playing Nurse Ratched, one of the most interesting characters of the theatre and film. This role seems like a tightrope walk for the actress.

Alan Tilson, is a core company member of The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre. He is playing Dale Harding, President of the Patients Council. Alan told us about his role, and the rehearsal process for this production.

Bill Christie has been working in KC Theatre for over 25 years and an Actor, Stage Manager, Production Manager and Director. He spends most of his time at The American Heartland Theatre. After seeing “39 Steps” last year at The American Heartland, MET founder Karen Paisley asked Bill to come direct for the MET. Bill suggested they produce this show.

Scott Cordes talked about the large cast including: Tim Ahlenius, Ari Bavel, Donette Coleman, Kyle Dyck, Dan Hillaker, Donovan Kidd, Kristin Leathers, Matt Leonard, Tyler Miller, Priest Hughes, Chris Roady, Kenzie West, Samn Wright. (Scott Cordes, Jan Chapman and Alan Tilson).

Kenneth Elton “Ken” Kesey was born in Sept. 17, 1935 – and passed on November 10, 2001. He was best known for his 1962 novel “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” But for many of us it was Tom Wolfe’s “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test” published in 1968 that told the story of Ken Kesey and his band of Merry Pranksters driving across the country in a psychedelic painted school bus dubbed “Further”. Kesey considered himself a link between the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the hippies of the 1960s. “I was too young to be a beatnik, and too old to be a hippie.” While based in Kesey’s counter culture P.O.V. “Cuckoo’s Nest” seems to have a universal appeal in regard to how our society deals with the extraordinary, non-conformist. Jan Chapman talked about how this play remains relevant in 2012, 50 years after it was first published.

The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre Company along with The Living Room Theatre, are two of the newest theatre companies to emerge in the last few years. There seems to be a growth of many new theatre companies in Kansas City. Bill Christie talked about what these new companies mean for actors and theatre craftspeople, and also for audiences.

Jan and Scott and Alan have worked together in previous show at The MET and at other theatre, they talked bout what it means to be a core member of the MET Company.

The MET seems to be focused on bringing to life classic theatre. The company is not afraid of large casts and challenging musicals. Alan Tilson discussed what the MET brings to the theatre scene.

We didn’t have time to talk with Scott about his “Directing” credits which are as impressive as his “Acting” credits.

The Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre’s production of “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest” runs March 7 through March 25.

For more info: metkc.org or 816-569-3226.

10:44 – Underwriting

10:45

7. White Girl – “A Cautionary Tale”
from: White Girl / Independent / August 8, 2011
[Kansas City based Indie, Electronic, New wave trio. White Girl is the brain-child of Martin Bush, joined by Marc Pepperman of the Republic Tigers), Nick Organ who has played with Beautiful Bodies, and Various Blonde, and Matt Epstein. One of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW.]

8. The Dead Girls – “She Laughed a Little”
from: 7” Single on Vinyl and Download / Independent / 2011
[Lawrence KS based 4-piece band. The Dead Girls (formerly Dead Girls Ruin Everything) was formed from the ashes of Ultimate Fakebook and Podstar. Guitarists/singers JoJo Longbottom and Cameron Hawk, of Podstar, combine their dual-guitar and vocal harmonies with drummer Eric Melin and bassist Nick Colby, of Ultimate Fakebook. The Dead Girls play the recordBar Monday, March 12. One of 26 bands chosen to represent KC at the MidCoast Takeover at SXSW.]

9. The Cave Girls – “Happy Home”
from: The Cave Girls / Cave Out Records / February 4, 2012
[Robin Campbell, Sara Teasley, and Stephanie Williams are The Cave Girls. Their debut Release was Produced by Pat Tomek at Largely Studios in Kansas City. The Cave Girls will have a CD Release show this Saturday night, February 4, at 9:30 at The Brick with special guests The I’ms and Thee Devotion.]

10. The Clementines – “Below”
from: The Beginning / Independent / 2011
[Tim Jenkins & Nicole Springer are The Clementines, who will play the recordBar March 16 with We Live In Public. The Clementines will also be our guest on WMM on April 25.]

11:00

11. Tommy Donoho – “No Accord”
from: The Weekender / Independent / March 3, 2012
[Tommy Donoho and Justin Penney are two of the members of Dollar Fox. They recently played as an acoustic duo in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, as Tommy wrote to us, “for kicks,” they decided to record a stripped down, acoustic version of the two newest Dollar Fox songs: “No accord” and “I Don’t Remember Names.” You can learn more about the new recordings at dollarfox.bandcamp.com. Dollar Fox has been busy writing and are headed into the studio in early spring to record their next release. Dollar Fos plays the recordBar this Saturday, March 10. Dollar Fox, The Latenight Callers and Hillary Watts Riot will headline the SXSW Trafficway Festival, Friday, March 16, at the recordBar, 1020 Westport Road. Dollar Fox will also be participating in 90.1 FM’s Annual Band Auction. They’ll with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley, on April 18, listeners get ready to bid on this amazing band!]

12. The Grisly Hand – “Cherry Mash Waltz”
from: Safe House [EP] / Independent / November 2, 2010
[The Grisly Hand new EP Western Avenue was released February 1, 2012. The band is working on another EP, and they’ll be releasing a full-length around this time next year. The Grisly Hand open for Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express at Davey’s Uptown on Tuesday, March 20.]

13. Two Headed Cow – “Tilt A-Whirl”
from: Safe As Milk / Affiliated Records / 2008
[Bj McArthur, Tod Davis, and Matt MyersTwo Headed Cow band members: Tod Davis and Bj McArthur moved to Kansas City from Pensacola Florida. Once in KC they changed their band’s name to: Two Headed Cow, for a more regional appeal. Two Headed Cow will be participating in 90.1 FM’s Annual Band Auction. They’ll with us on Wednesday MidDay Medley, on April 18, listeners get ready to bid on this amazing band! You could get a two-hour gig by Two Headed Cow. Their Band website: myspace.com/twoheadedcowmusic]

11:15 – Interview with Cody Wyoming, Mitch Brian, Bryan Moses, & Forrest Attaway.

Kansas City based musician, actor, director Cody Wyoming has made a name for himself as a central force behind live musical reinterpretations of musical masterpieces like: Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” and The Rolling Stones “Exile on Main Street” Cody has also become part of the theatre scene working in David Wayne Reed’s “Mother Trucker 2″ and The Oil Boiler” produced at The Living Room Theatre. Cody has reassembled many of his friends from “The Oil Boiler” along with playwright Mitch Brian to create The Living Room Theatre‘s newest production, “Bucket of Blood” a new play directed by Cody Wyoming, and adapted by Mitch Brian from the Roger Corman 1959 film.

“Bucket of Blood” opens March 22 and runs through April 1, at The Living Room, 1818 McGee, in Kansas City, MO. For more info: thelivingroomkc.com

Cody Wyoming, Mitch Brian, Bryan Moses, & Forrest Attaway joined us to talk about “Bucket of Blood.”

Cody talked about his love of the film and how he shared the movie with his girlfriend, actress Kimberely Queen, who urged him to produce a theatrical event based on the film.

Mitch Brian has written screenplays and teleplays for major Hollywood studios, television networks and independent producers. He co-created and wrote episodes for Batman: The Animated Series and co-wrote the NBC miniseries The ’70s. He has written screenplays for directors Chris Columbus, Oliver Stone and Robert Schwentke. He teaches screenwriting and film studies at the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

The Coterie Theatre’s “Maul of the Dead” was Mitch Brian’s first play. Followed by “Sorority House of the Dead.” Cody had worked with Mitch and asked him to get involved in creating a script from the Roger Corman film.

Mitch talked about the challenges in bringing “Bucket of Blood” to life on stage.

The play features Matt Weiss, Kimberely Queen, Forrest Attaway, Damian Blake, Meredith Wolfe, Kelly Main, Brian Stubler, Emma Taylor, Matt Anderson, Coleman Crenshaw, and Bryan Moses.

Providing the music for the show: Johnny Hamil, Jeff Freling, Kent Burnham, Christian Hankel, and Katie Gilchrist.

Bryan Moses has worked at The Living Room Theatre as an Actor, Director, playwright and producer.

Bryan gave us the big news that The Kansas City Rep would be re-mounting The Living Room Theatre’s production of “Carousel” for their 2012-2013 Season on the Helen F. Spencer stage.

“Bucket of Blood” opens March 22 and runs through April 1, at The Living Room, 1818 McGee, in Kansas City, MO. More info at thelivingroomtheatre.com

11:37 – Underwriting

14. Ghosty – “Earthly Scheme”
from: Ghosty / More Famouser Records / April 17, 2012
[To be released on Vinyl+Digital and Digital formats. Ghosty’s current lineup is: Andrew Connor, Mike Nolte, and Bill Belzer. They recorded their new release over the last couple of years with help from David Wetzel, Josh Adams, Jake Blanton, Konnor Ervin, Ryan Connor, Kirsten Paludan, and Dan Talmadge. More info at: ghostysounds.com ]

15. Minden – “Gold Standard”
from: Gold Standard [EP] / Overland Shark Records / November 28, 2011
[Minden is a pop group from KC consisting of: Casey Burge (vocals, guitar), Dan Talmadge (keyboard, vocals), James Taylor (guitar), Evan “Ethan” Houston (bass), Ryan Johnson (drums). They have released a 7″ single, a split 7″ with Soft Reeds, and a new digital EP Mixed and mastered by Joel Nanos at Element Studio, and released on Overland Shark Records. You can see their Video for “Gold Standard” at: mindenband.com. Minden plays the recordBar Saturday Night, March 10.]

11:43

16. Mary Fortune – “Where I Came From”
from: Mary Fortune / Independent / May 6 2011
[Jori Sackin- guitar, vocals, Laura Frank- vocals, singing saw, accordion; Billy Belzer- percussion; Andrew Connor- bass guitar, vocals; Liz Connor- violin. Mary Fortune plays The Brick this Friday night, March 9.]

17. Anais Mitchell – “Coming Down”
from: Young Man in America / Wilderland Records / February 28, 2012
[The critically acclaimed 5th full-length studio album by US singer-songwriter and follow up to her 2010 release Hadestown.]

18. Cate Le Bon – “Puts Me To Work”
from: Cyrk / The Control Group / January 17, 2012
[2nd full-length studio album by Cate Le Bon who resides in Cardiff Wales’s French quarter and who only writes in the dark.]

11:59:30

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

Sources for Notes: Artist’s websites noted above and wikipedia.org

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