Wednesday MidDay Medley is produced and hosted by Mark Manning. Tim Finn, Music Writer for The Kansas City Star and Ink, wrote that Wednesday MidDay Medley was the “Best Place To Hear Local Music On The Radio: The place to listen to new local music and often hear performers talk about it.” (December 4, 2013) The show plays with themes, special events, and features new and local releases, Interviews, and live in-studio performances. The show plays indie, glam, punk, funk, folk, hip hop, classic country, jazz, lo-fi, electronic, soul, latin, broadway, cuban, african, ambient. Special shows include our ongoing, “A Story in a Song,” “Remembering MLK,” and our four-week December series: “The 120 Best Recordings of the Year.” We also welcome special guest producers and co-hosts, including: Marion Merritt who joins us semi-regularly to share musical discoveries.
Past guests of the show
Lily Tomlin, Marty Kraft, Laurie Anderson, Greg Brown, Anne Winter, Abigail Henderson, Tommy Ramone, Cris Williamson, Sam Harris, Iris DeMent, Kate Clinton, Suzanne Westenhoefer, Thomas Frank, Dana Gilmore, Regina Spektor, Ubaka Hill, Tim Miller, Morgan Cooper, D. Rashaan Gilmore, Masankho Banda, Nick Cave, Jim Hightower, Amy Goodman, Eleni Mandell, Jill Sobule, Karen Errington, Maria Vasquez Boyd, Marion Merritt, Bach Aria Soloists, Stephonne Singleton, Glenn North, Eddie Moore, Natalie Gallagher, Shy Boys, Krystle Warren, Robert Moore, Xavier Martin, Jade Green, Fally Afani, Hermon Mehari, Calvin Arsenia, Billy Smith, David Ford, Jessica Ayala, Les Izmore, Chuck Haddix, Tim Finn, Brie Howard-Darling, Patti Quatro, Mia Huggins, Nita Norris, Jackie Nugent, Hector Casanova, Judith G. Levy, Mike McCoy, Heather Grehan, Lisa McKenzie, Kadesh Flow, Dr. Sonia Hall, Kelly Hunt, Aaron Shinn, Tell Pryor, Jocelyn Olivia Nixon, Nick Robertson, Travis McKenzie, Andrew Woody, Diane Patterson, Catina Taylor, Yassi Armer-Shabazz, Zoey Harris, Kotah Kauffman, Lee Walter Redding, Chalis O’Neal, Tucker Slough, Major Matt Mason USA, Brook Worlledge, Stephanie Bankston, Mia Morrow, Cooper Scott Kiley Sutter, Steve Tulipana, Miki P, Rachel Lovelace, Ryan Wise, AJ Knudson, Jimmy Girod, Rose Brown, Ivory Blue, Klaartje Van Lue, Ernest James Zydeco, Julia Othmer, Julie Bennett Hume, Leslie Pories, Matt & Melissa Weinman, Stephanie Roberts, Spencer Brown, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Ron Megee, Dewey Chafee, Kirsten Paludan, Peter Lawless, Betse Ellis, David Sokolowski, David Wayne Reed, Joel Nanos, Rosie Flores, Annie Cherry, Mr. Marcos V7, Peregrine Honig, Chris Haghirian, Necia Gamby, CJ Janovy, Maria The Mexican, Tim Kearns, Kurt von Schlemmer, Lisa Cordes, Matt Dunehoo, Brian Hicks, Nico Gray, Sandra K. Davies, The Bad Ideas, Kaite Stover, Crystal Boson, Shane Evans, Lou Jane Temple, Chadwick Brooks, Robert Coleman Trussell, Howard Iceberg, Gary Krough, Virgil Rhames, Donnie L. Betts, Jack Cole, Sam Cordes, Scott Cordes, Cathy Barnett, Jason Ryberg, Matt Erickson, Sunshine Del Hamric, Zoe LaGrece, Mark Hennessy, Ed Tato, Bill Sundahl, Von Hodad, Kathleen Warfel, Cody Wyoming, Aaron Barnhart, Nate Borofsky, Tom Livesay, Cynthia Levin, Emily Lauren, Jon “Piggy” Cupit, Tim Brown, Robert Brand, Julie Lee, Susie Keynes, Will Leathem, Tabla Rasa, Jeff Black, Steven Eubank, Justin Van Pelt, Charlie King, Karen Brandow, Toby Grotz, Stephan Said, Crissy Sciolaro, Robert McCain, Missy Koonce, Christi Hoffman, Tret Fure, Ira Harritt, John Jessup, Cheryl Kimmi, Tom Crane, Frank Hicks, Bob Bond, Miriam Davidson, Rebekah Presson Mosby, Paul Malinowski, Megan Hamilton, Frank Alvarez, Dan Barnett, Pete Dulin, Pam Taylor, Peggy Friesen, Stacy Tolbert, Art McDonnell, Amy Boyd, Joel Kraft, Piney Gir, Mica Thomas, Jade Osborne, Connie Dover, Richard Pirodsky, Bess Wallerstein, Lora McDonald, Lew Edmister, Daniel Dermiztel, Rev. Sam Mann, Lisa Valenti, Emily Tummons, Mike Murphy, Vicki Walker, Beth Marshall, Nathan Granner, Beau Bledsoe, The Grisly Hand, Dollar Fox, Mark von Schlemmer, Cory Call, Brady Karlin, Megan Birdsall, Griffen Alexander, Sabrina Matthews, Bob Smith, Alexis Barclay, Ellen Sheridan D.D.S., Rick Dodderidge, Joe Baehr, Joyce Slater, Steve Brown, James MacDonald, Elizabeth Rich, Dorothy Hawkins, Debra Mellicker, Richard Mabion, Charles S. McVey, Jamie Rich, Tom Edmonson, Durwin Rice, Shawn Pavey, Paolo Andino, Eve Sheldon, Jerry Harrington, Sunshine Patten, John Koop AKA “Flo,” Corrie Van Ausdal, The Barclay Martin Ensemble, Rebecca Liberty, Meghan Whelan, Barclay Martin, Vi Tran, Erin McGrane, Sarah Swenson, Mark Lowrey, H. Stewart, Rick Willoughby, The Sleazebeats, Giuliano Mingucci, Michael Buckley, Terry Hancock, Chato Villalobos, Uzziel Pecina, Hector Casanova, Robert Heishman, Lonita Cook, Joe Faus, Rocky Hopson, Heather Thornton, Rob Houle, Agustin Frederic, Sterling Witt, Chris Gibson, Ron Simonian, Softee, Jennifer Appell-Goldston, Sarah Anderson, Matt Cygnett, Steph Allen, Allan Winkler, Sarah Mundy, Jane Gotch, Flora Chang, Blair Schulman, Don Simon, Mimi Mangrum, Cheri Lu Woods, Mongol Beach Party, Christian Hankel, Christopher Meck, Heidi Van, Jeff Freling, Charles Ferruzza, Kyle Dalquist, Dave Lawrence, William Belzer, Jenny Mendez, Gilberto Guerrero, Janet Brown Moss, Natasha Derakhshanian, Mark Southerland, Elizabeth Hawn, Mike Ryan, Kathy Hale, Samantha Silveira, Art Suskin, Kathy Kane, KA$H Click, Two Headed Cow, Matthew Griggs, Mark Wingard, Jim “The Blind Guy” Hoschek, Philip ‘blue owl’ Hooser, Wick Thomas, Expassionates, Honey Valentine, Amy Farrand, Scott Easterday, Brodie Rush, Karen West, Marco Pascolini, Matt Weiss, Sean Kelley, BOOM! Alex Espy, Fran Stanton, Mikal Shapiro, Richard Burgess, Margo May, Sam Platt, Gnarly Dan, Matt Jacobs, Justin Norcross, Elaine McMilian, Shay Estes, Linda & Richard Rostenberg, Rachel McMeachin, Matt Kesler, and Diane Burnette. For more information you can visit us at:
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May 22, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM presents: Betse & Clarke + Danny Santell + The Swallowtails + Erin Keller
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley, May 22, 2024, 10 to Noon on KKFI 90.1 FM we spin more New & MidCoastal Releases from: The Freedom Affair, IVORY BLUE, Lava Dreams, The Swallowtails, Erin Keller & The James Ward Band, Betse Ellis, Betse & Clarke, Clarke Wyatt, Danny Santell, Joni Mitchell, and Charlie Parr. // At 10:10 we talk with Miki P and Rachel Lovelace of The Swallowtails, who Manor Fest 6 on Friday, May 24, at 6:30 PM at Flagship Books, 600 Ohio Ave., KCK in with Grady Philip Drugg, and Dalima Kapten. The Swallowtails play Boulevardia, on Saturday, June 15, at Crown Center, 2396 Grand Boulevard, KCMO. The Swallowtails play Lemonade Park, 1628 Wyoming Street, KCMO on Saturday, June 29 at 7:00pm with West End Junction, and Kirstie Lynn & Galen Clark. // At 10:30 we talk with Erin Keller who presents The Golden Spirit Fundraising Event, a fundraiser for Golden Spirit Children's Choirs, featuring a performance of the Joni Mitchell album "Mingus," with Patrick Ketter on saxophone, Angela Ward on keyboards, Adam Schlozman on guitar, Matt Leifer on drums, and Forest Stewart on bass, on Saturday, May 25, at 7:00pm, at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th, St., KCMO. // At 11:00 Mark welcomes Betse Ellis & Clarke Wyatt. Betse & Clarke play recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, KCMO, on Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 pm opening for Charlie Parr. // At 11:30 Mark talks with Danny Santell, musician, songwriter & record producer. Danny and partner, Unlimited C, will perform LIVE on our 90.1 FM Studios. Danny Santell plays miniBar, Friday, May 24 at 8:00 pm with Lava Dreams, Moon 17, Malek Azrael & The Vibes. Danny Santell plays Boulevardia, on Saturday, June 15, at Crown Center, 2396 Grand Blvd, KCMO.
ListenMay 15, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM’s 20th Anniversary Show w/ Calvin Arsenia, Julia Othmer, IVORY BLUE, Kasey Rausch, & Stephonne
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley, May 15, 2024 on KKFI 90.1 FM we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Wednesday MidDay Medley with LIVE musical performances from: Calvin Arsenia, Julia Othmer, IVORY BLUE, Kasey Rausch, and Stephonne Singleton! We'll also talk with special guests from our WMM "Radio Family," Marion Merritt, Maria Vasquez Boyd, Nico Gray of Radio Nicopisa, and Necia R Gamby. WMM Launched our first show on Wednesday May 12, 2004. In these 1046 weeks, 2092 hours of shows, 30,000 hours of preparation, over 2900 Interviews, 2500 guests, and over 20,000 songs, from thousands of musical artists, we have made it our mission to mix musical genres, play with themes, diversity, equality, free speech, connect artists and venues and listeners and communities. Wednesday MidDay Medley has proudly endeavored to help tell the story of our growing Kansas City area music community, "The Midcoast Sound."
ListenMay 8, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM with Mikal Shapiro & KC Folk Fest + Paul Wenske, Nancy Meis, Chris Wenske, Isaac Cates of “I’m So Glad”
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley, May 8, 10 to Noon, on KKFI 90.1 FM we'll spin more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Jass, Calvin Arsenia, Love, Mae C., Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear, Weda Skirts, Monta at Odds, Angie Fights Crime, THIMASTR, The Postal Service, and Ani DiFranco. We'll also play: Isaac S. Cates with Affirmations, Chrystal Rucker, Marti Newland with Artis Wodehouse, Jackson Jubilee Singers, Sister Anna Grinstead with Sister Forestine Gibson, Zenobia Smith with Clarence Williams, Kansas City Gospel Singers, Genetter Bradley and the Melody-Aires, and Alma Whitney and the Whitney Singers.// At 10:30am Mikal Shapiro shares details about 2024 KC Folk Fest, Saturday, May 18, at 12:00pm, at Washington Square Park 100 E Pershing Rd, KCMO with Arquesta Del SolSoul, Madisen Ward, Love, Mae C, Jass, Weda Skirts, Sally and The Hurts, Rural Grit Happy Hour, No Divide KC Artist Showcase, Mariachi Estrella KC, Heartland Song Network Youth Songwriter Contest Winners, poets Mary Silwance, C. Woods, Sheri Hall, a demo by Break Free KC Hip Hop School, and dance by Shashwat Chaurasia. // At 11:00am Mark talks with Paul Wenske, Nancy Meis, Chris Wenske, and Isaac S. Cates 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 Isaac S. Cates. We will share music associated with the film.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM with Little Miss Dynamite + The Creepy Jingles + The Grisly Hand + Haymaker Records
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley, May 1, 10 to Noon, on KKFI 90.1 FM we'll spin more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Little Miss Dynamite, The Matchsellers, The Grisly Hand, The Creepy Jingles, Julia Othmer, Jorge Arana Trio, Freight Train Rabbit Killer, Be/Non, English Teacher, Nilüfer Yanya, Infinity Song, and Shabaka. // AND, at 10:11 we'll talk with Beth Watts Nelson about her band, Little Miss Dynamite (including: Betse Ellis, Caleb Gardner, & Brandon Day) and their new 6-track recording, GROW UP Album Release Party on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 4:00pm at Tall Trellis Brew Co. // At 10:30 Jocelyn Olivia Nixon shares details about the new single releases from The Creepy Jingles (including: Wills Van Doorn, Andrew Woody, and Nick Robertson). // At 11:00 we welcome Lauren Krum & Jimmy Fitzner of The Grisly Hand who'll share all of the details of The The Grisly Hand Jubilee: Celebrating 15 Years of Music & Friendship, on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:00pm at The Ship 1221 Union Avenue, KCMO in WEST BOTTOMS. // AND, at 11:30 Brenton Cook talks about Haymaker Records 10 Year Anniversary Show at recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 7:00pm with Freight Train Rabbit Killer, Be/Non, and Jorge Arana Trio.
Read MoreApril 24, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM presents: Arson Class & Too Much Rock Single Series + Scott Hrabko + RxGhost
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley on April 24, 10 to Noon on KKFI 90.1 FM we'll play more New & MidCoastal Releases from: ASPN, Arson Class, RxGhost, IVORY BLUE, The Creepy Jingles, Scott Hrabko, Jo MacKenzie, Eddie Moore, Kim Gordon, Paramore, Brittany Howard, Benny Bleu, and Gloria Jones. // At 10:30 Chris Kinsley & Phil Kinsley of Arson Class and Sid Sowder of Too Much Rock join us to share the radio broadcast premiere of the 11th installment of the vinyl singles series, featuring the band's "Junior" and the B-Side a cover of John Cougar's 1976 "American Dream". Arson Class play a Single Release Party on Monday, May 6 at Farewell KCMO, 6515 Stadium Drive, KCMO. // At 11:00 members of RxGhost: Josh Thomas on vocals & guitar, Justin Brooks on drums, James Capps on guitar, Chris Smead on bass, and Jeremiah James Gonzales share music from their new 13-track album, Scaffolding. RxGhost play The Brick, 1727 McGee, KCMO, on Friday, April 26, at 9:00am, with Enemy Airships, and Still Ill. // At 11:30 Scott Hrabko shares music from his new musical project, "Other Cats, Other Bags. Volume II," released on April 19, 2024. It’s a multi-volume project culled from recording sessions Scott did at home with a few longtime Rabbits (his backing band mates) and some new friends from the KC music community.
Read MoreApril 17, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM presents Shaun Crowley & Manor Fest 6
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley on April 17, 10 to Noon, on KKFI 90.1 FM we'll spin music from 25 artists & bands playing Manor Fest 6 including: Blackstarkids, Squirrel flower, Shy Boys, EBONY TUSKS, Calvin Arsenia, Paris Williams, Daniel Gum, Frogpond, Honeybee, True Lions, The Creepy Jingles, Liney Blu, Nick Shoulders, Grady Philip Drugg, Kadesh Flow, Pale Tongue, Julia Haile, Wills Van Doorn, Kat King, PURE XTC, Khrystal, Malek Azrael, Jass, The Swallowtails, and ALBER. // At 10:00 AM Shaun Crowley of Manor Records joins us to talk about Manor Fest 6, featuring 60 bands, across 20 venues, in 6 nights, in 6 different neighborhoods of Kanas City. The official dates are May 23, 24, & 25 and May 30, 31, & June 1. For more information you can visit: www.manorrecords.com
Read MoreApril 10, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM presents: Mara Williams & J.M. Banks + Jen Owen & Brad Cox + D. Rashaan Gilmore + Anson The Ornery
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley April 10, 10 to Noon on KKFI 90.1 FM we play more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Rick Mareske (with Erin Keller, Beth Watts Nelson, Betse Ellis, Christine Broxterman, Brian Steever, Jeffery Ruckman, & Johnny Hamil), and The Distant Now, Waxahatchee, Swamp Dogg (with Jenny Lewis), Beyoncé, (with Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts), and Brittany Howard, and Marvin Gaye. // At 10:10am we'll talk with Mara Rose Williams and J.M. Banks of The Kansas City Star who'll discuss Season Two of The Star’s new 4 – week series, VOICES OF KANSAS CITY starting April 17, Wednesdays at 6:00pm to 7:00pm featuring the stories of eight young black activists in Kansas City. // At 10:30 Mark welcomes Jennifer C. Owen & Brad Cox of Owen/Cox Dance Group talk with us about 4 FRAGMENTS, premiering at City Stage Theatre, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd. KCMO, April 12 through 14. // At 11:00 we welcome D Rashaan Gilmore, Emmy winning host and moderator of the Kansas City PBS program Flatland KC. // At 11:30 we welcome Anson the Ornery of the Kansas City, Kansas based musical duo, The Distant Now who released “The Dime Variations,” on April 2, 2024.
Read MoreApril 3, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM presents: Claire Adams + ALBER + Rick Truman & The Folly Theater + Sondra Freeman & Michelle Bacon of Midwest Music Foundation
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley, April 3, 2024, 10 to Noon on KKFI 90.1 FM we welcome special guests: Claire Adams who plays The Gospel Lounge at Knuckleheads Saloon on Sunday, April 14 with Jackie Myers & Fritz Hutchison. We'll also welcome Alberto Racanati who records as ALBER. AND we'll talk with Rick Truman - Executive Director at The Folly Theater. AND Sondra Freeman & Michelle Bacon share details about Midwest Music Foundation's Annual Spring Donation Drive, Mental Health Care for Musicians, Saturday, April 6 at The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, KCMO West Bottoms. AND Mark spins more New & MidCoastal Releases from: Claire Adams, ALBER, Paris Williams, Friendly Thieves, Cowtown Country Club, Lonnie Fisher, L'Rain, Matthew Whitaker, Neko Case, Paul Cherry, and Alex Newell.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM presents 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”
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley March 27, 10 to Noon on KKFI 90.1 FM we'll 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 Mark talks with Manny Abarca IV, 1st District Legislator of the Jackson County County Legislature and Kim Stanton & Kristopher Bruders of Rural Grit Happy Hour at The Brick about 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: Crossroads Wine & Grocer, and others. // 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.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024 Americana/Roots, Folk, Music, Rock
WMM Talks Radio w/ Sarah Bradshaw + Michael Byars + Chris Haghirian
On the next Wednesday MidDay Medley, March 20, 10 to Noon, on KKFI 90.1 FM WMM Talks Radio with Sarah Bradshaw of 90.9 The Bridge, and Michael Byars of KCUR 89.3, and Chris Haghirian of Eight One Sixty on 90.9 The Bridge. Plus we'll play songs about radio from: Psychic Heat, Joy Division, Tito Larriva with Talking Heads, Nivea Hamilton, Raphael Saadiq, Joni Mitchell, Wall of Voodoo, Regina Spektor, REM, KRS-One, Molly O'Day and the Cumberland Mountain Folks, Donna Summer, and Eazy-E.
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