Sept. 14 - New Jazz & Afro Beat!

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 14, 2011

New Jazz & Afro Beat + Christel Highland + Jeff Harshbarger & "Race Riot Suite" from Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey

Mark plays New Jazz & Afro Beat from: The Hearts of Darkness, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Snuff Jazz, The People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City, The Malachy Papers, Shay Estes & Trio All, Diverse, Mark Lowrey, Loose Canon Brass Band, The Creighton Organization, Barclay Martin Ensemble, Mike Dillon's Go-Go Jungle, Sex Mob, Seun Kuti, and Femi Kuti.

At 10:30 Mark welcomes Designer - Christel Highland, for another discussion about fashion, art, Kansas City, and creativity. You can learn more about Christel's work at PistolThreads.com and ChristelHighland.com.

At 11:15 Musician and Radio Host - Jeff Harshbarger joins us to discuss "Race Riot Suite" the new release from the Tulsa Oklahoma, based band Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. "Race Riot Suite" is the band's 20th album, written by Chris Combs for the current quartet of Brian Haas on piano & keyboards; Josh Raymer on drums; Chris Combs on lap steel; and Jeff Harshbarger on upright bass. For this recording the band is accompanied by a horn section consisting of: Steven Bernstein of Sex Mob; Jeff Coffin of Dave Matthews and Bela Fleck fame; Mark Southerland of Snuff Jazz and Malachy Papers; Peter Apfelbaum; and former JFJO member Matt Leland. The album is dedicated to the victims of the 1921 Tulsa race riot, the largest race riot in United States history.

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey will be in concert at Crosstown Station, 1522 McGee, on Friday, Sept. 16, with The Hearts of Darkness, in one of the final shows at Crosstown Station before it is overtaken by IHOP.

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Sept. 7 - CMF + Victor & Penny + Ian Wiseman

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 7, 2011 Crossroads Music Festival + Victor & Penny + Ian Wiseman LIVE!

Mark plays more Local & New releases from: Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Dollar Fox, Sara Swenson, The Grisly Hand, Supermassive Black Holes, The Safes, New Riddum, Beirut and others.

At 10:15 Bill Sundahl joins us to talk about the 7th Annual Crossroads Music Fest presented by VINYL RENNAISSANCE, Saturday, September 10th, from 6:00 pm to 3:00 am, on 6 stages, centered around 16th & McGee, and featuring 25 Bands, including: Sex Police, The Grisly Hand, The Columns, Sons of Great Dane, Reach, Milkdrop, Headfella, Dutch Newman & DJ Ataxic, Atlantic Fadeout, THEE Water MoccaSins, Cherokee Rock Rifle, My Brothers & Sisters, Rural Grit All-Stars, Latenight Callers, New Riddim, Sara Swenson & The Pearl Snaps, Dollar Fox, Silver Maggies, Supermassive Black Holes, Brian Frame & Andrew Haywood Luker, David George, Nicolette Paige, Faster than Hell, Victor & Penny, The Fourth of July, The Safes, The Dim Peepers and Roustabouts. e More info: CMFKC.COM or facebook.com/cmfkc

At 10:45 Victor & Penny make an appearance to play a few songs and discuss their show at the Czar bar, September 7. Victor & Penny is a Chicago and KC based duo singing music they call Antique Pop on ukulele and a lovely old guitar. V&P is Jeff Freling of the Chicago Blue Man Group and who attended Berklee School of Music; and Erin McGrane of the cabaret group Alacartoona and who was most recently seen on the big screen with George Clooney in “Up In The Air”. Victor & Penny are touring the USA in 2011-2012. More info at: victorandpenny.com

At 11:15 Ian Wiseman plays LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios and talks about his new recording "Clouds of Fire." Ian Wiseman is a guitarist and songwriter from Kansas City, Missouri who has been writing and playing for 13 years. He has played the 2007 Tommy Bolin Fest as well as recent shows at KC's Beaumont Club and Coda. Clouds Of Fire is Ian's First solo Album released June 25th 2011.

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July 27 - KC Fringe + Honey Child

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 27, 2011    Bill Clause + Heidi Van + KC Fringe Festival  + Scotty Burton & Honey Child   Mark plays more Local & New Releases from Hidden Pictures, Everyday/Everynight. Jason Beers, Yacht, Amy LaVere, Seun Kuti, Holy Ghost!, Destroyer, and others.   At 10:15 Mark talks with Bill Clause about "How The West Was Warped" produced by 90.1 FM and Crosscurrents Culture for the KC Fringe Festival. This send-up is a collection of comedy sketches, satire and song parodies by Bill Clause and Margaret Howard. Directed by Judy Clause and Patrick Fischer. A fundraiser for KKFI 90.1 FM Community radio. Performances: July 22 through July 30, at the Off-Center Theatre - Crown Center, 2450 Grand.     At 10:30 we'll talk with Heidi Van about her new play, "Rubble" produced by Hybrid: A Theater Collective, with music by Peter Lawless examines what's left behind after devastation & destruction. Performed in and outside the windows of the Fishtank,"an environmental theatre break through" (The Pitch) featuring live music and Larval Masks. Performances July 22 through July 30, at The Fishtank, 1715 Wyandotte.    At 11:15 Mark interviews Kansas City based musician Scotty Burton, and we'll play songs from his band Honey Child's new release "RiverLand."    Show #379

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June 29 - Local & New Releases

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

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Local and New Releases + "Blank" at The Fishtank

Mark plays Local and New Releases from: Howard Iceberg & The Titanics, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., The Wilders, Wild Beasts, Meat Puppets, Poly Styrene, The Smiths (Unreleased Demos), Bleached, Weekend, The I'ms, Austra, Ford & Lopatin, The Coathangers, Best Coast, Battles, and others

At 10:30 Mark talks with Heidi Van and Brian Stanton about "Blank," running, Thursday Jun 23, through Sunday Jul 10, at the Fishtank Performance Studio, 1715 Wyandotte, Kansas City. Playing 12 characters, Brian Stanton explores every avenue that could possibly define him as a man ultimately discovering the horrific truth of his birth, an instinctive love for his birth mother and a grateful dedication to his adoptive family. BLANK had its World Premiere in Los Angeles, CA in April of 2010 and has visited Off Broadway New York, Dallas, and Orlando. BLANK will return to New York City in August for the New York International Fringe Festival. Further info on BLANK: thebrianstanton.com and/or "like" BLANK on Facebook You can also visit: fishtanktheater.com

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June 22 - Howard Iceberg

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

Wednesday, June 22, 2011:

The Music of Howard Iceberg & The Titanics

Mark welcomes special guests: Scott Easterday, Danny Alexander, Elaine McMilian, Pat Tomek, and Howard Iceberg who discuss the musical evolution of Howard Iceberg & The Titanics, and their new record release. 

We'll talk about the big show: "Raising the Titanics, An Evening with the Music of Howard Iceberg," to be held, Sunday, June 26, 7:00 PM, at Crosstown Station, 1522 McGee, Kansas City, MO. Over 50 of Kansas City's best musicians will perform the music of Howard Iceberg. Money collected from the $5 door fee will be donated to KKFI 90.1 FM.

Over 50 musicians will interpret the music of Howard Iceberg. Scheduled performers include:  Micah Boise, Lin Buck, Richard Burgess, Steve DiFranco, Mike Dolembo, Scott Easterday, Betse Ellis, Amy Farrand, Keith Galusha, Nate Gawron, Troy Geoghegan, Richard Gintowt, John Greiner, Abigail Henderson, Tim Higgins, Scott Hrabko, Dutch Humphreys, Howard Iceberg, Mike Ireland, Lauren Krum, Tony Ladesich, Jeff Larison, Vincent Lawhon, Barry Lee, Elaine McMilian, Jerad Meadows, Chris Meck, Dan Mesh, Josh Mobley, Brendan Moreland, John Nichols, Doug Osburn, Gary Paredes, Marco Pascolini, John Parker, Sam Platt, Michelle Sanders, Ike Sheldon, Bill Sundahl, Kasey Rausch, Chad Rex, Matt Richey, Tildon Snow, Dave Stewart, Pat Tomek, Beth Ann Tummons, Emily Tummons, Phil Wade, Cheri Lu Woods, Cody Wyoming.

Mark will feature songs, hand picked by Howard Iceberg, from his long-awaited new 7-CD set, "Welcome Aboard." This release includes over 100 new songs, featuring the current line up of The Titanics: Gary Paredes on lead guitar, Dan Mesh on rhythm guitar, Scott Easterday on bass, Pat Tomek on drums. "Welcome Aboard" also includes musical contributions from over 70 local artists, many listed above, who have joined Howard. This new release represents the last seven years of Howard's "never-ending recording project" conducted in Pat Tomek's home studio.  "Welcome Aboard," will be released for the first time on June 26, at Crosstown Station.

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June 8 - Margo May LIVE!

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

Wednesday June 8, 2011

The Midcoast Sound The 90.1 FM Spring Fund Drive Show.

Mark plays New & Local Releases from: Atlantic Fadeout, Mary Fortune, The I'ms, The Caves, Pedaljets, Mark Lowrey, Hearts of Darkness, The Grisly Hand, Golden Republic, Soft Reeds, The Latenight Callers and others.

Singer songwriter Margo May is back in KC for a few weeks and will join us LIVE on Wednesday MidDay Medley to play a few songs from her new second album, Space/Face that is set to be released in mid-July. More info at: margomay.com

Special Fund Drive Co-Hosts: Elaine McMilian, Don Simon, Philip 'blue owl' Hooser, and Jennifer Appell-Goldston, will be with us to encourage all of our listeners to call 1-888-931-0901 to donate to support Wednesday MidDay Medley and 90.1 FM KKFI - Kansas City Community Radio.

We have Special 90.1 FM Thank You Gifts!

$90.00 - Donation gets you the KKFI Spring T-Shirt $150.00 - Donation can allow you to be a "Guest DJ" $200.00 - Donation gets you both the T-Shirt & "Guest DJ"

We also have Special WMM Thank You Gifts! These are only offered during Wednesday MidDay Medley!

$50.00 - Donation gets you 2 tickets to Return to Forever IV with Zappa Plays Zappa on Friday, Aug 26, at 8:00 PM at The Midland Theatre. Return to Forever's mind-blowing experimentation in jazz and rock transformed the music world. The historic new lineup includes core members Chick Corea (keys), Stanley Clarke (bass) and Lenny White (drums), with violin virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty and guitarist Frank Gambale. Solidifying this once-in-a-lifetime experience, Zappa Plays Zappa, the musical tribute to Frank Zappa, joins the bill on this 32 city, historic tour of super musicians. (Only 10 Pairs of Tickets Available. / Tickets held at Box Office for you to pick up night of show.) (Actual ticket values: $47.50 to $75.00. / More info at: return2forever.com) or $50.00 - Donation gets you Margo May's new recording, Space/Face You can have her new songs one month before the official release in mid-July. (Only 5 CDs are Available. / We will Mail CD to you. Please give your mailing address to our phone volunteers.) or $50.00 - Donation gets you the beautiful book, Alice Water's "In The Green Kitchen" - Techniques To Learn By Heart. Proceeds from this book benefit Cafe Panisse Foundation in support of Edible Education - a national movement to change the way children eat and how they learn about food in public schools. (Only 5 Books are Available. / We will Mail Book to you. Please give your mailing address to our phone volunteers.)

Please Note: Thank you gifts are only available for donations on M/C, Visa, AmEx, or Discover.

In the last 6 months Mark has interviewed over a hundred guests on Wednesday MidDay Medley and featured information about Kansas City's diverse music, art, and performance scenes. Please help keep this one-of-a-kind program on the air!

You can donate online at kkfi.org or you can call 1-888-931-0901 to donate to support Wednesday MidDay Medley and 90.1 FM KKFI - Kansas City Community Radio.

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May 25 - Amy Farrand

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 May 25, 2011

Local & New Releases + Amy Farrand + "The Accidental Waiter"

Mark plays New & Local releases from: Atlantic Fadeout, The ACB's, Low, Greg Brown, Dengue Fever, Okkervil River, The I'ms, Man Man, Alela Diane, No Joy, Keren Ann, The Antlers, The Don Isaac Ezekiel Combination and Devo.

At 10:30 Mark talks with Director and Actor - Alex Espy, and Actor - Matt Weiss, about "The Accidental Waiter," produced by The Living Room and created by Alex Espy, Matt Weiss, Alan Tilson, and Marty Honig, accompanied by Mark Lowrey on keyboard. The show runs May 21, 22, 28, 29, June 4, 5, 11, and 12. For reservations call Lidia’s at 816.221.3722.

At 11:00 Amy Farrand joins us as our guest co-host and guest producer. Amy Farrand plays over a dozen instruments and is part of almost as many local bands, including: Atlantic Fadeout where she plays drums, American Catastrophe where she plays bass, Experimental Instrument Orchestra - e.i.o. where she plays various homemade instruments & junk, Shotgun Idols where sho plays guitar, Dangerhand her collaboration with Betse Ellis, Whiskey Boots where she plays lap steel guitar and drums, and the punk band Sister Mary Rotten Crotch where she plays drums. Amy Farrand produces and hosts The Weirdo Wednesday Supper Club, a weekly show at Davey’s Uptown Rambler's Club at 3402 Main St., in Kansas City. Amy will play recordings from several of her bands, to share with us on the radio.

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April 20 - Hot For Teacher

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 April 20, 2011

Maria Vasquez Boyd presents "Hot For Teacher" A Celebration of Teachers & Educators

Maria Vasquez Boyd returns as guest host & producer. Maria will play music from: Harry and the Potters, Chikita Violencia, Rufus Wainwright, Jesca Hoop, Super Furry Animals, Ozomatli, Joe Purdy, Munly, William De Vaughn, Sean Hayes, Sara Swenson, Built To Spill, James Brown, Sam Bisbee, and Elizabeth & The Catapult.

Maria also interviews: Melody Stutzman, Principal of Alta Vista Charter Middle School, KCMO;

Jennifer Dennis, Adjunct Professor Tarrant County College, Fort Worth, Texas;

Jessica Manco, Adjunct Professor Penn Valley Community College, Instructor Mattie Rhodes Art Center

Rick Mareske, Musician, UMKC Program Coordinator Communiversity

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April 6 - Middle of The Map Festival

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 April 6, 2011

Middle of The Map Festival + Annie Cherry + Nathan Reusch & The Record Machine + KC Star's Aaron Barnhart + Dollar Fox

Mark plays music from artists appearing at The Middle of The Map Festival: Cursive, The Ravonettes, State Bird, Margot & The Nuclear So & Sos, Sam Billen, Soft Reeds, Les Izmore, Saharan Gazelle Boy, Lazy and others.

At 10:15 Mark talks with burlesque and vaudeville performer, vocalist, pin-up model and go-go dancer - Annie Cherry.

At 10:30 Nathan Reusch of The Record Machine loins us to talk about The Middle of The Map Festival, April 8 - 9, at The Record Bar, The Riot Room, The Beaumont Club and The Union. Middleofthemapfest.com

At 11:15 Aaron Barnhart of the Kansas City Star and TVBarn.com joins us to talk media.

At 11:45 members of Dollar Fox drop by to spin their new 7" single: "Big Rock Candy Mountain" on 90.1 FM's turn tables.

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Mar. 9 - Midcoast Takeover SXSW 2011

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 9, 2011

SXSW Midcoast Takeover 2011 + Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Kansas City's Musical Theatre

Mark plays tracks from bands participating in the SXSW Midcoast Takeover: Baby Teardrops, The Latenight Callers, Making Movies, Everyday / Everynight, Cowboy Indian Bear, and Sons of Great Dane. At 10:30 Mark talks with organizers of The Midcoast Takeover SXSW 2011. More information at: Midwestmusicfound.org

We'll also hear music from the 2011 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees: Leon Russell, Neil Diamond, Darlene Love, Tom Waits, Alice Cooper and Dr. John.

At 11:00 Steven Eubanks of EGADS! THEATRE COMPANY joins us to talk about the KC premiere of "In Trousers" by William Finn, running March 11 through March 26, at The Off Center Theatre in Crown Center. More info at: egadstheater.com

At 11:30 we'll talk with Director Phil Kinen, about The Barn Players new production of "Evita" now onstage, March 4 through March 20. More info at: thebarnplayers.org

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