Americana/Roots • Blues • Jazz • Music • Reggae / World • Rock
Linx Mix follows the musical journey of Mixmaster Linc from prog, art, and classic rock through electric blues, blues-rock, jazz-rock and beyond. Focusing on music that is melodically and compositionally more sophisticated, rather than simple or repetitive. The show brings a balance of familiar and unfamiliar tunes, so that the show can both be a learning experience, and can also bring the reverie of the classics from back in the day.
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Mixmaster Linc has been an obsessive music lover and collector since the mid-70s, as he bounced around the Midwest during his career (including all three of the states that Abraham Lincoln was born in), until retiring in Grain Valley in 2014, to be close to his grandchildren. His musical obsession began with prog rock and art rock, but then morphed over to electric blues, jazz-fusion and classic R&B. As time went by, all forms of jazz entered the realm, as have all forms of blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, zydeco, funk, reggae, and world music. His motto is “if it sounds good, do it”.
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Linx Mix follows the musical journey of Mixmaster Linc from prog, art, and classic rock through electric blues, blues-rock, jazz-rock and beyond. Focusing on music that is melodically and compositionally more sophisticated, rather than simple or repetitive. The show brings a balance of familiar and unfamiliar tunes, so that the show can both be a learning experience, and can also bring the reverie of the classics from back in the day.
March 31, 2020 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
Female of the Species III
On the final day of International Women's Month, Mixmaster Linc will bring you a joyous celebration of women in song. From Aretha Franklin to Eva Cassidy, and Fanny to Winslow, the selection covers the old and the new, the famous and the obscure. Tune in and join me for a glorious show!
Read MoreMarch 24, 2020 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
Annie’s Chix Mix 2009
Back in 2009, my dear friend Annie was a hip young single chick in her mid-twenties, hanging out with her posse, and listening to hip young music. I asked her to make me a mix of all the female artists in her playlist, and she created the immortal "Annie's Chix Mix: 2009". Still my wife's favorite all female mix, today, Mixmaster Linc will be sharing it with you. Tune in and literally "have a great day"!
Read MoreMarch 17, 2020 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
Female of the Species II
Today on Linx Mix, we'll hear great music from women recorded mostly during the '80's and '90's in all musical genres, followed by 21st century songs by women from Ireland (in recognition of St. Patrick's Day).
Read MoreMarch 10, 2020 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
More Women, with Help From a Woman
Today on Linx Mix, we are continuing our commitment to all women's music in March, with help from guest DJ, Caroline Hammond. This is Caroline's fourth time around as a guest on Linx Mix, and by now we're running like a synchronized harmonium! We'll be tag-teaming back and forth, with music covering from the '60's to the present, and from country to jazz. Tune in live, or pick it back on archive, it will be a show not to be missed!
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2020 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
Mardi Gras in Kansas City!!!
Today on Linx Mix, Stray Cat (from Voodoo Kitten fame) will be sharing the stage with Mixmaster Linc, as we spin hot wax from New Orleans and dream about eating King Cakes. Tune in and "Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler"!! Yeah, you right!
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2020 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
The African American Roots of Rock and Roll
Today on Linx Mix, we will be going back in time to see who the real founders of rock & roll were! From Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Blind Willie McTell, up through Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Bo Diddley, you'll hear the African American original cuts, before the songs were covered by white musicians to reach larger audiences in North America. A show not to be missed, catch it live or on archive!
Read MoreDecember 17, 2019 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
Caroline Hammond: Guest DJ
Tune in to Linx Mix today and enjoy a curated selection of Caroline Hammond's latest favorite songs. This is Caroline's third guest DJ show with Mixmaster Linc and all tunes are killer.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2019 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
Soul Super Soaker #11
From the Jackson 5 to Mel Waiters, and Honey Cone to Baby Washington, Mixmaster Linc will be bringing you the final installment in the Soul Super Soaker series. I don't think anyone is actually reading this though, so if you are, call me on the studio line at (816) 931-5534 and let's talk about it.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2019 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
Soul Super Soaker #10: Originals
Who was the first band to record "Papa Was a Rolling Stone"? How about "Midnight Train to Georgia"?, Try "Lady Marmalade"! Tune in today to hear more than 20 great original takes of songs, before they went on to become hits. That's only on Linx Mix!
Read MoreNovember 26, 2019 Americana/Roots, Blues, Jazz, Music, Reggae / World, Rock
Vernon Stephens: Guest DJ
Today on Linx Mix, Vernon Stephens, from Liberty, will be our guest DJ. This will be Vernon's 5th time as a guest DJ on KKFI, but his first on Linx Mix. Mixmaster Linc has us set-up for a tag team match, going back and forth between Vernon's selections and Linc's replies. The music covers roots, rock, and blues from the 21st century by artists from the 20th century. Tune in from 10 AM until noon to catch it all!
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