WMM presents Lava Dreams + Lonnie Fisher + Nick Carswell & 11th Annual Mix Master Music Conference

Wednesday MidDay Medley
Produced and Hosted by Mark Manning
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Lava Dreams + Lonnie Fisher + Nick Carswell & 11th Annual Mix Master Music Conference

Mark spins New & MidCoastal Releases from: The Rainmakers with: The Nace Brothers, Betse & Clarke, Kelley Hunt, Kadesh Flow & Danny Cox & Family. We’ll also play: Dalima Kapten, Lava Dreams, IVORY BLUE, Dragon Inn 3, Amble Haunt, VCMN, Quiet Takes, Lonnie Fisher, Little Miss Dynamite, Alien Hellbop, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Moses Sumney.

At 10:30 Lonnie Fisher joins us to share music from his new release FLOATING PALACE, released August 9, 2024 and recorded with Duane Trower at Weights & Measures Soundlab. Lonnie Fisher studied music at Kansas State University, graduating in 1992. By 1999 he was touring with his band, Sturgeon Mill. After the band broke up Lonnie embarked on a solo career while also pursuing a career as a chef. After the loss of his girlfriend to cancer in 2005 Lonnie began to struggle with alcoholism. In 2008 Lonnie suffered a major stroke followed by a second stroke two years later. His life as a chef and musician stopped as Lonnie struggled to relearn everything and rehabilitate. Against all odds, Lonnie returned to the studio and stage in 2018. He couldn’t return to the kitchen due to the inability to move fast enough, but started his own business as a personal chef. Lonnie Fisher and The Funeral released the album, HAUNTED on October 22, 2021; his solo album FAMOUS GIRL on January 19, 2022; his solo album, BEAUTIFUL STAR on February 9, 2023; and his EP, SEEDS on July 28, 2023. Info at: www.lonniefisher.bandcamp.com.

At 11:00 Mark talks with Nick Carswell about the 11th Annual Mixmaster 2024 Conference, Saturday, September 7, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at The Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS. MXM2024 offering panels, workshops and networking opportunities connecting music professionals with bookers, promoters, and venue. Panelists will share valuable insights and experiences through a series of discussions and workshops on topics ranging from music production and artist development to marketing strategies. MXM2024 sees expanded offerings with a series of live showcases around Lawrence venues on Friday September 6 at: Replay and Bottleneck; and Saturday, September 7 at: Lucia, 8th Street Tap Room, and Replay. More info at: www.lawrencemusicalliance.com

At 11:00 Mark welcomes Lava Dreams (she/they) a queer, multidisciplinary artist, performer, and songwriter based in Kansas City, Missouri – who’s been writing music for as long as they can remember.​ Flourishing dreamy vocals, vulnerable lyrics, and visceral rhythms- hooking listeners through catchy melodies and electric performances – Lava Dreams is quickly becoming a striking figure in the Alternative Pop scene. Her 2020 project “GOOD ENERGY + FOCUS,” was praised by 90.9 The Bridge as one of the best EPs of that year and was part of WMM’s 120 Best Recordings of 2020. Since then, Lava has written and released a series of evolving singles – the latest of which is an alternative pop-rock anthem called “YOUR WARRIOR.” She directed and starred in the music video that accompanied its release.​ Lava Dreams is dedicated to writing songs that lift the spirit and connect to the soul. You can listen to Lava Dreams everywhere you stream music. More info at: www.lavadreamsmusic.com

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