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Wednesday MidDay Medley
Wednesday MidDay Medley plays with themes and special events. The show features new releases, local artists, glam, indie, punk, funk, folk, hip hop, classic country, jazz, lo-fi, electronic, soul, latin, broadway, cuban, african, ambient, and live in-studio performances from area musicians, performers, and writers.
Wednesday MidDay Medley
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Jackson County Legislator, Manuel Abarca + Rural Grit All Stars: Kim Stanton & Kris Bruders discuss KC Royals Stadium in Crossroads Arts District + Paul Wenske & Nancy Meis share “I’m So Glad”
Mark spins more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Doubledrag, Akkilles, Bon Monarchs, IVORY BLUE, Making Movies, Julia Haile, Trevor Turla, Steddy P., Mikal Shapiro & The Musical, Bolis Pupul, Leyla McCalla, Gossip, Ibibio Sound Machine, Gary Clark Jr. with Stevie Wonder, Valerie June, Mary Timony, and French Cassettes.
At 11:00am we’ll present two perspectives of the April 2, Jackson County Vote to decide whether to fund a new 3/8ths cent sales tax, for the next 40 years for The KC Royals and KC Chiefs. The Royals have made a last minute proposal to build a new stadium in the heart of the East Crossroads Arts District that would force the removal or closing of 27 small business, and negatively effect 40 additional small businesses including many of KC’s most influential music venues including: recordBar, The Truman, The Brick, Chartreuse Saloon, The Pairing, and others.
Mark will talk with Manuel Abarca IV, 1st District Legislator of the Jackson County Legislature. Abarca was one of seven legislators who voted to override County Executive Frank White’s veto just 24 hours before the deadline to finalize the April ballot. Abarca says the agreement includes funding for affordable housing, workforce training inclusion, and support for minority businesses, and the Kansas City Public Schools District will not lose any revenues.
We’ll talk with Kim Stanton & Kris Bruders of Rural Grit at The Brick who have devoted their stage each Monday to opposing Question 1. They’ve invited local leaders to speak to the audience. Multiple musicians have contributed verses to Kris Bruders “A Living Breathing Folk Song.” // On Wednesday, March 27, at 6:00pm, Rural Grit presents “The Great Big Know Show” at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, with Bob Walkenhorst, Gerald Trimble & Jambaroque, Cody Wyoming Deal, Havilah & Rich Hill, Starhaven Rounders, The Musical, Steddy P, The Uncouth, Kadesh Flow, Freight Train Rabbit Killer & Guest Speakers. // Rural Grit also announce a Rally on Monday, April 1, 4:00pm at Ilus Davis Park. Following the Rally the assembly will march to The Brick, 1727 McGee, for the final Rural Grit Happy Hour Vote No Show.
At 11:30am musicians & filmmakers Paul Wenske & Nancy Meis share details about “I’m So Glad” their documentary film exploring the untold story of Black Gospel Music in Kansas City and the roots of Black Gospel Music narrated by internationally recognized gospel music conductor Isaac S. Cates. The film will have a special screening and Q & A, on Saturday, April 6, at 4:00pm at The Englewood Arts Center, 10901 E Winner Road, Independence, MO.
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