Wednesday MidDay Medley presents: Of Tree + Sterling Witt + Aaron Rhodes

Wednesday MidDay Medley
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Of Tree + Sterling Witt + Aaron Rhodes

Mark plays more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Of Tree, Bob & Una Walkenhorst, Janelle Monáe, Emmaline Twist, Warm Bodies, Bib, Jon Batiste, Cat Power, Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, and Tommy Wright III.

At 10:30 we talk with Of Tree a KC based alt-folk band created by husband and wife duo, Benjamin and Laurel Parks. Always drawn to creative pursuits in their own rites – Benjamin as a widely celebrated painter; Laurel as a classically trained violinist turned fiddler – they’ve found the most potent magic arises when they fuse together musically as Of Tree. Their music draws from each of their individual life experiences having to do with themes of loss, wandering, and spirituality. Following the 2017 EP “Sorry, We’re Chosen,” Of Tree is releasing their first full length album, “How Does It Feel?” recorded at Shadow Scape Records in Kansas City. Of Tree with Bob & Una Walkenhorst play a DUAL ALBUM RELEASE SUPER SHOW! Friday, October 12, at 7:00 at recordBar, 1520 Grand, KCMO, with special guest, Storm Circus. More info at: www.oftreemusic.com

At 11:00 AM Mark talks with Kansas City based artist and musician – Sterling Witt who’ll play live in our 90.1 FM studios. For nearly 10 years Sterling has hosted Art Farm Festivals at his studios and home galleries in Freeman, Missouri. Since 2004 Sterling Witt has released five full-length albums and one 8-song EP, along with several singles. Witt’s latest album, “Satyagraha” was produced by Steve Albini at Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago, Illinois. Sterling is currently preparing for his first museum show at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum in St. Joseph, Missouri. Recently with his wife, Karla Deel, Sterling opened the Squeezebox Theatre, in the East Crossroads of KC. Sterling Witt plays live at the SqueezeBox Theatre, 1519 Oak Street, on Saturday, October 6, at 7:30 PM. More info at: www.sterlingwitt.com

At 11:30 Aaron Rhodes joins us to share music from Memphis gangster rap icon Tommy Wright III who is coming to KC for the first time. Best known for his ’90s mixtapes, “Runnin-N-Gunnin” and “Ashes 2 Ashes, Dust 2 Dust” the One Man Gang is back in action on his new “Back from the Dead Tour.” Tommy Wright III has collaborated with 2Chainz, Lil Jon & Gansta Boo, and Three 6 Mafia. Aaron also shares tracks from KC’s Warm Bodies and Omaha’s Bib. Aaron Rhodes is a Kansas City music journalist and the owner/editor-in-chief of Shuttlecock Music Magazine. In addition to writing about concerts and local releases, Rhodes also hosts the blog’s flagship podcast. Rhodes is also a frequent contributor to The Pitch. Shuttlecock presents: Tommy Wright III, and Warm Bodies, and more, at recordBar, 1520 Grand, October 28, 7:00 PM. This is an 18+ show where minors are allowed with a parent or legal guardian. More info at: www.therecordbar.com

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