Wednesday MidDay Medley presents: The Latenight Callers + Crossroads Summer Block Party + Mark’s 50th Birthday

Wednesday MidDay Medley
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

The Latenight Callers
+ Crossroads Summer Block Party
+ Mark’s 50th Birthday


50 years ago on this date, Mark was born, so he’ll play from some favorite recordings, from different times of his life, starting in 2nd grade when he discovered his Mom’s record collection in the basement. Mark will play: The Carpenters, The Beatles, David Bowie, Curtis Mayfield, The Velvet Underground, Talking Heads, The Smiths, Al Green, Patti Smith, LaBelle, Joni Mitchell, Prince, Iris DeMent, The B-52’s, Mavis Staples, The Magnetic Fields, and The Clash.

At 10:30, Mark talks with members of The Latenight Callers about their new full length recording: “Songs for Stolen Moments.” The Latenight Callers are: Julie Berndsen – Lead Vocals, Krysztof Nemeth – Baritone Guitar, Nick Combs – Keyboards, and Gavin Mac – Bass. We’ll talk with the band about their upcoming CD Release Party, Saturday, June 8, at the recordBar, 1020 Westport Rd., KCMO, with In Back of a Black Car, and Thick and The Foolish. More info at: thelatenightcallers.com

At 11:15, we’ll talk with Jerad Tomasino of Golden Sound Records about The Crossroads Summer Block Party, June 7, at 19th & Wyandotte, 6:00 -12:00 pm, an evening of live music, food and KC culture. The Block Party features music from: Akkilles, Opossum Trot, Oils, Millions Of Boys, Shy Boys, Hidden Pictures, Fullbloods, and Cowboy Indian Bear. There will also be Food Trucks from: Gary’s On The Go, Nani’s Kitchen, KC Smoke Burger, and Los Tules. There’ll abe Art & Fashion from: Scarlett Garnet Jewelry, Tangled Mane, and Tyler Coey. The Block Party is sponsored by: Golden Sound Records, The Pitch, Cremalab, Snow & Co., ThinkKC, Think Big Partners, C&C Custom Drums, Mildred’s Coffeehouse, Boveri Realty, Missouri Bank, Hammerpress, and the Midwest Music Foundation. More info at: crossroadsblockparty.com

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